Head-Direct HiFiMAN RE-242 Earphones

Frederik S · Jun 30, 2011

Head-Direct's newest entry level model is put to the test. Dubbed RE-242 these in-ears are the first earphones from Head-Direct directly aimed at the entry level market. Priced at $25 they are budget friendly and feature a smart new durable design.

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VulkanBros · Aug 13, 2011

Nice - especially the price....

Need new ones for my HTC Desire ... think they will be the next

Good review

MT Alex · Aug 13, 2011

Good review. I have to ask: How do they stack up against the RE-2s?

Frederik S · Aug 14, 2011

The RE-2s are very lean on the bass and slightly brighter with some tips. I think the RE-242s are better all around than the RE-2s, plus the new design is far superior to that of the RE-2s.

MT Alex · Aug 14, 2011

Sounds like I should order some up, then

Batou1986 · Aug 15, 2011

How well do these stay in your ears ?

Ive bought a few sets of in ears lately and the problem I keep having is they seem to work there way out of your ears over time very easily when doing any sort of activity.

Frederik S · Aug 16, 2011

Try looping the cable over the ear that helps a bit. The type of issues you are having usually comes from using tips that are slightly too large or too long.

mudkip · Aug 20, 2011

Frederik S said:
The RE-2s are very lean on the bass and slightly brighter with some tips. I think the RE-242s are better all around than the RE-2s, plus the new design is far superior to that of the RE-2s.

RE-242 vs SoundMagic PL50, which would you choose?

Frederik S · Aug 20, 2011

I have not heard the PL50s.

MT Alex · Oct 30, 2011

Any idea as to when these will be available? They still aren't listed for sale anywhere I have checked.

VulkanBros · Oct 30, 2011

I asked Head-Direct this:
Description :
Hi, I live in Denmark, Europe. Were can I buy the RE-242 headphones?

This is the answer I got:
Customer Service customerservice@head-direct.com

Hello Customer,

We now sell the RE-262
http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=101

and the RE-272
http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=105

Kindest regards,
Ms. T.

Head-Direct Corporation / HiFiMAN
Customer Service Team

What answer is this ????

MT Alex · Oct 31, 2011

Definitely not the one I was hoping to hear.

Frederik S · Oct 31, 2011

Try contacting Odyssey Audio in Denmark and ask them when they will have them in stock.

I have not seen anything about the launch of the RE-242s but I suspect it is very close.

Cheers,
Frederik

MT Alex · Apr 20, 2012

I certainly wish these would be released as I just broke my last pair of RE2s, and they are no longer available

I may settle for some PL30s until then, but I'm not optimistic about how much I will like them.

Frederik S · Apr 20, 2012

The RE-242s will not go on sale, the model has been scrapped by Head-Direct. So the only option is RE0s or RE-2xx series earphones from them.

The PL30s are alright but not quite as interesting as the RE-2s in my opinion.

MT Alex · Apr 20, 2012

Such a travesty.

Thanks for the info, I will consider other alternatives. The RE0s have been on my list, but are a little pricey to wear at work (carpentry) everyday. I may bite the bullet, though, as accuracy is most important to me in a set of in ears. They also double as my hearing protection

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