Good value
The HiFiMAN RE800 Silver is a wired in-ear monitor featuring a 9.2mm dynamic driver with Topology Diaphragm technology, offering a refined, treble-focused sound signature with a silver-coated housing. It retails at USD599 and is a lower-cost alternative to the gold-plated version.
The HiFiMAN RE800 Silver is a wired single-dynamic-driver IEM that delivers impressive detail and a vivid, balanced sound with a slightly bright tilt. It offers strong value for its price, packing much of the flagship RE2000 experience into a compact, comfortable shell. While its non-detachable cable is a limitation, its performance and build make it a compelling budget audiophile choice.
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| Driver | 9.2 mm dynamic |
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| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 9.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω |
| Driver | 9.2 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 9.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
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| Weight | 27 g |
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| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
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Reviewers agree the HiFiMAN RE800 Silver offers impressive high-end sound quality—particularly a wide soundstage, precise imaging, and detailed, balanced tuning—at a budget-friendly price, making it a strong value alternative to pricier flagships like the RE2000 or Sennheiser IE800.
8:22The reviewer finds the HiFiMAN RE800 Silver to be an excellent value at its discounted price, offering high-end sound quality in a compact and comfortable earbud-style design. While the cable ergonomics and some tonal quirks are noted, the overall performance, especially the wide soundstage and precise imaging, makes it a strong recommendation for budget-conscious audiophiles.
11:04The reviewer finds the HiFiMAN RE800 Silver to be an impressive, fun-sounding earphone that offers a more affordable alternative to the flagship RE2000, with a dynamic and exciting sound signature that excels with EDM and dance music. While it has some drawbacks like a non-removable, tangle-prone cable and limited isolation, the overall sound quality, design, and value make it a strong recommendation for those seeking a cheaper version of the RE2000.
12:34The reviewer finds the HiFiMAN RE800 Silver to be a versatile and comfortable in-ear monitor with a V-shaped but fairly neutral sound, offering good detail and a large soundstage for its price. He recommends it for most music genres, though not for classical or jazz, and notes that it requires a decent source and aftermarket tips to reach its full potential. Overall, he considers it a much better purchase than the Sennheiser IE 800.
3:50The reviewer finds the RE800 Silver to be a strong contender in the under-$150 IEM market, praising its premium build, comfortable fit, and balanced, detailed sound signature. They highlight the topology diaphragm's effectiveness in delivering clarity and instrument separation, while noting that it is not for bass-heavy listeners. Overall, they recommend it for those seeking accurate and refined audio.
2:29The reviewer is impressed by the RE800 Silver's nano-tech diaphragm, which delivers a smooth, natural, and detailed sound in a tiny, comfortable aluminum shell. They note it needs a decent amp to perform well, but overall consider it a strong daily carry for those who value clean, fatigue-free listening.
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