Member Reviews: TDK BA200

The BA200 is an exceptional value.  The basic sound signature is relatively flat and a slightly recessed high end.  The bass is very capable for a BA headphone.  While not 'loud' bass, it is fairly neutral and extends decently low.  The mids are very even and smooth in the frequency spectrum.  The highs are very accurate as well, albeit a little recessed in the highest regions.   Details and clarity are very good for the price.  Although they lack really good airy-ness, they still preset details very clearly and distinctly.  The stereo width and soundstage are very good for the price as well.  Instrument separation is great and everything...

  Price - $150 on ebay   Specs,   Drivers - Dual Balanced Armature Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz Impedance - 35 ohms Sensitivity - 121 @ 1kHz Isolation - 26dB Cord Length - 52 cm (plus 75cm extension)     Build Quality / Fit,   The build quality of the BA200 is very nice.  It has the first flat cable that I like and the cable feels nice and strong.  You get an extension cable because for some reason they made the cable very short and I have no clue why because its unusable but with the extension its the perfect length imo.  The driver housing is plastic and feel strong and the Y-splitter is a tank and even...

These are really a great pair of IEMs that you should snatch up.   Here is a link to my full review which i do recommend checking out:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/610386/review-tdk-ba200-smooth-classy#post_8388488   Here is the summary from my full review:   Overall The earphones offer a unique sound, which is all very laid back and smooth. It does some things great and others not so but I can still whole-heartedly offer it to someone who wants the sort of sound that you get from a BA but with slightly more bass. However that large depends if you can find a retailer to send it. In the UK I am fine and you guys in Japan will also be but I know for a...

Overall the sound is great! The only problem I have is the bulid design.... The flat cable seems to coil around while even just walking. Another problem I have is the cable length, you would have a choice of having the cable either awkwardly long or awkwardly short.Other than that, these are my favourite iem out there now!!

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