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@LeeRankin I've had Etymotic ER-4PT's & S's for years & there are two brand new XR & SR versions that have been recently released on the Etymotic website for $350. You can probably get them for a little less if you shop around.... They're (allegedly) the absolute reference in terms of accuracy & I use them with Explorer2 / iPod+Oppo HA-2 all the time, as well as for flights, due to their exceptional isolation.
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Fiddler, HE1000V 1 & 2 are very different load compared to the Edition X V2 which just soars on every headphone amp with their 103dB sensitivity.
With HE1K you go down greatly in sensitivity and now you will need Powerr.
You will gain other rewards for it, but iPhone 7 / Explorer 2 and maybe even your favorite Mojo may not have the grunt to make the HE1K soar..
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I agree it may be a problem and I carefully considered that and looked at dozens of comments and most say it will drive it fine, but you won't get all that it has to give. While others said it has more than enough power. Here is a good explanation, at least on paper it "sounds" good  Explaining power into headphones Another calculation of driving HE1000
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
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interesting suggestion Rolski thanks.
any other options prefered pairing with the explorer2? i was considering the Shure SE425 and Klipsch X11i if there are opinions on either.
lee
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Fiddler, HE1000V 1 & 2 are very different load compared to the Edition X V2 which just soars on every headphone amp with their 103dB sensitivity.
With HE1K you go down greatly in sensitivity and now you will need Powerr.
You will gain other rewards for it, but iPhone 7 / Explorer 2 and maybe even your favorite Mojo may not have the grunt to make the HE1K soar.. Mojo seems to drive HE1000 fine, I'm running between 8-12 on a scale of 0-15.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
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Hi Lee I would go with the Shure SE535 or the SE215 The 215 offers a big leap in performance over similar priced EP\s and certainly over the ones supplied with phones........the 3's and 4's are nice, but incremental upgrades.......while the 5's offers another big leap........all are easily driven and match well with the Explorer 2 The Sennheiser IE800 and especially the Shure 846 are also very impressive........but you would need to find these at the right price The Westone's are also worth a listen.......but I think the Shures match better with the Explorer
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Lee,
I am very happy with the Echobox Audio Finder X1 Titanium Earphone. They do well with or without the Explorer2 and come with adjustable filters. I fit them with the Comply tips and they have replaced my Ultimate Ears custom fit IEMs as my go to headset. Well worth researching.
Regards,
Bill
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May be someone will deny it but the Explorer 2 is crap.
I had one for a month than it died.
Sound is like your cheap notebook soundcard.
Resonessence Herus beats M Explorer 2 to death.
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- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
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ZLodei, Annoyed! You join this respected forum and ask for advice from veritable members and then denigrate the revered products that many users own in an unacceptable unsubstantiated cavalier manner. Shameful  Hector JMPOV OVMD
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No offence my friend but whole thread is annoying.
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Zlodei, did someone snatch your coffee today at the Starbucks counter?
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