Contrasting color “Dark Elf” – Hifiman flagship earplugs RE2000 review

After talking about the extremely unpopular stopper called Hyla before, this time I’m going to talk about the Hifiman RE2000, which makes trouble with its silent sound.

We are familiar with many top-grade single-dynamic earplugs. The more famous ones include DITA's DREAM and DITA TRUTH (DITA THE ANSWER TRUTH EDITON), Beyerdynamic AK T8ie, T8ie MKII, Xelento, etc., all of which are single-coil anal multi-iron. quality, one thing I have to say is that at least some friends are still more accustomed to the sound brought by dynamic coils. Generally speaking, they say it is more natural, not rigid, not stiff, etc. Of course, this does not mean that the current iron plugs are not good, but It is true that some people are not used to listening. Even those who are used to listening to multi-ring earplugs will know the difference between ring irons. I won’t go into details here. Let’s get to the main topic today. Let’s start with the previous group. picture.​

Outer packaging

Leather suitcase

First layer

In-box accessories & warranty card, etc.

Body, plug sleeve, thread & DIY accessories

Cavity close-up

Cavity close-up

Cavity close-up

First of all, we can see that the outer packaging is very stylish. In addition, the workmanship of the earbud body is still very good. Both the metal processing and the one-piece finish are very good, especially the fit between the panel and the cavity is very high. Coupled with the 24K gold-plated surface, I have to say that it gives people a noble feeling. However, this accessory is somewhat shabby in this regard, so I can only place all my hopes on the sound of RE2000 itself, which is outstanding to a certain extent. Get the product.

Let’s talk about the preface first. After all, Rice did a lot of popular science and publicity before RE2000 was launched. Let’s talk about the topic again. Although RE2000 is compared with other flagship dynamic earplugs, the wires are not as good as DITA, and the wearing quality is not as good as that of DITA. Beyer, but it has made a big deal about the diaphragm. The so-called topological diaphragm uses a special coating technology to shape the dynamic diaphragm to achieve all-round improvement of sound quality and special tuning. In addition, the brass-aluminum alloy gold-plated cavity also purifies the sound to a certain extent.

Let’s go into the song preview~

1. "Oblivious" by Kalafina

I believe this song is familiar to fans of Kongjing. In fact, even if they are not fans of Kongjing, there should be many people who know this song. It can be said to be one of the famous songs of the K group at the beginning. It is also one of the songs of Kongjing "Overlooking the Scenery" "The ending of the first animated theatrical version of " is well known by people. Whether it is Kajiura's arrangement or the outstanding performance of the "big sisters" of the K group, they are the inevitable key to the success of this song. The lyrics, music and space The plot brings people deep thoughts, making people immersed in ethereal and quiet thoughts and unable to extricate themselves.

From the very beginning of the song, you can tell that the vocal separation of RE2000 is very good. In addition, you can clearly tell that this is not the result of improving the vocal frequency response during tuning. , but the resolving power of the earplugs itself. Combined with the natural sound advantages of the RE2000 dynamic earphones and the black technology of the topological diaphragm, this is the best argument to illustrate this technology. The sound is still natural with good separation. It is very rare nowadays not to be obtrusive. This also shows that there is no problem with Mr. Mi’s claim that it is used to correct the audiophile’s concept of listening to music. Haha, I am afraid that I will be criticized by Mr. Mi if I say this.

Then when the three singers interpret the song together, they can easily tell who is who and what position they are in. Therefore, not only the separation of the human voice and the instrumental music, but also the different positions of the different vocal lines are also very clear. , everyone’s unique voice can be captured by the ears, which can be said to be an auditory feast for this kind of song when it is played back. As the so-called analysis and imaging, RE2000 is very good, but the premise is that the driving force of the front end must be strong enough. Otherwise, the sound will be very "tight" and slightly stiff.

​​​2. "Hikari Wind Blowing Hill" by MONACA

​I can’t go around Nier. After all, many of the OSTs that won the 2017 Outstanding Game Original Soundtrack Award can be used as examples, but the one that won the award is Nier. Automated Era this time is talking about Nier’s complete form & pretender, which is The group MONACA is responsible for the OST of the first generation Nier, so it can be imagined that the level is completely consistent. This song, whether in the game or on the album, gives people the feeling of a grand and vast picture unfolding before their eyes. Just like the background image on the NieR generation Music Live, the protagonist is in the vast green grassy hills and great plains. The running figure is conveyed to the listener's fantasy stage through the musical notes.

The excellent sound field of RE2000 plays a big role in the listening experience of this song. Both the horizontal and vertical sound fields have a very large space. The positioning of instruments is accurate, the imaging is clear, and the human voice is full and melodious, just like a painter. The brush in your hand paints an entire scene and world in front of your eyes one stroke at a time. The loose low frequency makes the overtones of the drum sound full of flavor, embodying very distinctive characteristics and laying a solid foundation for the tone of the entire song. , the violin matches the melody of the human voice to play the bright part of the song, sublimating the grandeur again. Thanks to the excellent resolution of RE2000, you can always hear the weak but very clear cymbal background in your right ear. The instrument There is no interference with the musical instruments, and the separation is very good. Finally, let’s talk about the vocal part, which uses MONACA’s unique diction system. Although the singing is clear and loud, it is still shrouded in a veil of mystery. This is exactly what MONACA does. The secret treasure that brings the listener the most realistic spiritual impact in the virtual world. The mid-range part of RE2000 is full but not too thick. The right sound makes the slightly toothy singing voice become a little softer and a little silky. exquisite.

3. "Dazzled" by Aimer

​Goddess Aimer is H-chan’s favorite singer from the beginning to now. Whether it is experience or the unique voice formed by experience, it is easier to detect the deeper emotions contained in the lyrics. While singing this song Despair, and singing hope at the same time, tangled but very relaxed. After 1 minute and 15 seconds, there is still a hint of playful rebellion. It is a very interesting song. The combination of electric guitar and drum beats in the ears throughout the song, although I don’t know what style of music it is, but it always makes people feel hopeless but not pessimistic. Instead, it is very relaxing, and they suddenly see hope.

Under the high-level interpretation of RE2000, the freedom of Goddess A's voice can be reflected. Every inhalation and vibration of the voice, as well as the breath at the end of the sentence, are fully realized. The sounds of cymbals and maracas as embellishments throughout the song are at different positions. The left and right sounds alternately, but RE2000 can make H-chan's ears catch it all. By the last chorus, the instruments played in unison, and the singing of the song was pushed to a climax. Both the main voice and the backup singers were clearly heard. The sound is stripped out, and the fixed drum beat is repeated, which gives people a sense of progress in line with the upward direction of the song. The bass of the last drum is collected unhurriedly, full but without any drag, which is also very amazing. However, all of this requires RE2000 to be driven well, and it is estimated that direct push from mobile phones will still take some effort.

​In general, RE2000 not only follows the path of dynamic earphones, but also takes a new step by combining the topological diaphragm with black technology. If I want to define H, then I think RE2000 is a good product. Futuristic headphones, she explains to us the leap in sound quality brought about by technological progress. Some people may not like its slightly exaggerated appearance, but this is not a shortcoming in my opinion. If we want to talk about the shortcomings, it is that we want to truly To hear the true strength of RE2000, you need to work hard on the front end. This is also a small bottleneck inherent in RE2000 as an earplug product. Of course, after overcoming this small problem, I believe RE2000 will bring you a better experience. A satisfactory return~

Hifiman Prince R2R flagship player

Speaking of which, I would like to mention that Hifiman’s suit is paired with the Prince R2R player. For the RE2000 paired with the Prince, it can be said to be full of analog flavor, with delicate high frequencies and a slightly softer sound. There will be no harshness of violent analysis, but everything will be smooth. It's very natural. Compared to driving the RE2000 with the 901S balance card before release, the improvement is not even a little bit. However, the price of R2R is not particularly cheap, which is also a big expense. It also verifies what I just said. Speaking of effort and reward, of course, as for whether it is suitable, it still needs to be tested with your ears.

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