[REVIEW] TDK BA200 - Smooth & Classy - Page 2

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Originally Posted by Swimsonny 

Okay because the shure ones will be different to other single flange tips.
Anyway why are you not happy with these tips?

Pressure build up :/

The pressure problem isn't even half as pronounced when I'm using the phones at home, ie stationary.

I'm baffled, never used to have problems with IEMs, it was like find the right-fitting stock ones, and bam, go!

Will prolly give the grey flex's a go soon..

Dude, what amp would you recommend to pair with these IEMs to make it sound brighter and punchier? And good luck hunting for the lion is Essex 

I am looking to get a new IEM. I am between R50, HF5 and BA200 which all have similar price. For no amp, laptop / smartphone as a source what would be your recommendation?

My previous IEM that i own are the EP830 and CK7 and i thought to jump onto the BA area now that the cost has dropped significantly . I like them both but i want something better.

From what i have been reading for the past days i am leaning towards the BA200 but i would like a second opinion

Thanks

Can't comment on the HF5, but in R50 and BA200 are different in a sense that the BA200 has a more warm sound with bass that's fast and extends pretty low for a BA while maintaining great detail, but little treble sparkle. R50 has a bit of a flat bass, fast. but makes up for it with better detail, and treble sparkle.

it really depends on what type of music you listen to, but if you;re looking for an all rounder, BA200 may be a wiser choice...

i prefer the BA200, and am pretty satisfied with it.

Thanks for your input. The thing is i am looking for more or less the same bass as my CK7 which goes down to 30Hz but they are not bassy like my EP830 which they are overpowered for my taste. Their bass is more elegant if i can use this word. You feel it but not in a stressful, disturbing way. and because of that you can hear much more details in the tracks.

So i would say that R50 are excluded based on your comments. Do you think that BA 200 are better than the HF5 due to the impedance stabiliser so no problem in driving them with no amp? The genres i listen more are pop music, trailer music, gaming movie soundtracks, rock, club dance music. I am not listening musical concert type of stuff nor hip hop. And concerning metal only slightly. Hope that helps

and i would also prefer a bit better positioning for example listening to dolby surround tracks so they would be more suitable for watching movies. To give you an example see here. To give you more of a surround impression that is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PvnlpPWAcZc#t=69s

but this is as a side note.

Thanks for your help. I will give you my impressions when i get them. I also located a deal on the logitech UE 700 for 125$ excluding shipping but BA 200 seems better according to your input on another thread. And also concerning build quality UE700 dont seem to hold up well. Because of being a discontinued product i may run into trouble in the future. BA 200 have also 2 years warranty so it is much better