HifiMan RE2000 Silver earphone review – Smooth Balance and Refinement
HiFiMan RE2000 Silver
$1500
Pros
- Expert rich signature, with a well tuned balance
- Strong musicality with superb bass texturing
- Fantastic elegant shell look and design
Cons
- Tip selection could be improved
- May frustrate the owners of the Gold model as these are a lot cheaper
HiFiMan have released Silver editions of their popular RE800 earphone and the RE2000 earphones
The Silver editions use the same dynamic driver technology and tuning that is in the Gold versions.
Both the RE800 Silver earphone and the RE2000 Silver earphone have not been plated in 24K gold, so the Silver editions are also lower priced than the Gold editions.
The RE800 Silver retails at USD599 which is a saving of USD100 compared to the Gold edition
The RE2000 Silver retails at USD1499 which is a huge saving of USD500 compared to the Gold edition
The team at earphonia.com are privileged to be reviewing both of them.
HifiMan have been producing earphones since 2007 with their RE1 earphone. Since then HifiMan have progressed through an interesting learning curve to now stand shoulder to shoulder with the leading audio industry brands.
Nano scale technology is implemented in the RE2000 and RE800 earphone range, along with a number of exciting claims as to the effect on sound signature, coherence, clarity and distortions.
The documentation supplied with each of these 2 dynamic driver earphones has further details regarding this and can be seen later in the review.
Our excitement is hard to contain, so lets get started on the review.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response : 5Hz-20kHz
- Impedance : 60Ω
- Sensitivity : 103dB
- Driver: 9.2mm dynamic driver
- Driver Type: Topology Diaphragm
- Housing: Silver Coated
- Crystalline Copper Wire
Unboxing:
earphonia.com HiFiMan RE2000 Silver unboxing Video
The hard box is no longer the strong faux leather hard case with a metal plate like supplied with RE2000 Gold but a standard box.
Tip selection is good but there are no longer comply tips included. The cable is is a straight Jack in silver now and not the gold style right angled one.
Included there is a hard case to protect the RE2000 with precise machined foam to protect the earphones when in transit.
The earphones have recessed two pin IEM standard connectors which provide the welcome support for aftermarket cables compatibility.
Shell size and design is very futuristic looking IMO and really should have wide appeal.
The Silver style is more reserved than the Gold ones with the HiFiMan logo on each shell giving more of a classical quality look.
Tip selection is adequate and really can affect signature, so it is recommended you try a number of tips both supplied and aftermarket to obtain your signature preference.
Warranty and registration cards are also supplied.
HiFiMan have provide a detachable cable with the RE2000 Silver. The cable is a little thick but has a solid feel, it now has a 3.5mm straight single ended jack attached.
Rubber ear guides are also included. There is also a set of cable connector parts for creating your own cables that will be guaranteed to fit perfectly.
A comprehensive booklet is included in the package.
Manufacturer information:
The Ideal Dynamic Driver
The Topology diaphragm structure used by HIFIMAN greatly reduces the uncontrolled diaphragm distortions, enabling the operational performance of dynamic IEM’s to an approach to an ever superior, trend towards perfect wave control.
Silver Edition
Brass made for the perfect housing material for the acoustics, with the new Silver coating it helps to add to the fine richness of its audio output.
The Perfect Blend of Acoustic Drama and Clarity
The creation of countless prototypes and user testing combined with the Topological driver pattern changes mean your ear encounters the sound wave precisely as the original recording creator intended.
Radical New Housing for a Radical New Driver
The shape of the housing is again an example of blending industrial design, comfort and a striking visual. Providing excellent fit, comfort and isolates, all to give you the most wonderful of listening experiences.
Removable cables
The RE2000 Silver can use other cables to meet the requirements and personal preferences of the listener.
Driver: 9.2mm dynamic driver.
Housing: brass with silver coating.
