Great review! My impression of them is similar to yours

By the way, compared to ER2SE, ER2SE are much better both soundwise and comfortwise. I recommend them.

If it weren't for absolutely uncomfortable design (too big nozzles, too big body), this would be a decent IEM soundwise - not stellar, but OK. I literally can't fit these in my ear, no matter what tips and even when I managed to fit them, after a short while, it became really uncomfortable. I...

Personally, I see as the main issue how boring, unengaging it sounds. I dont really feel like I am in direct contact with the music I am listening. Besides, there is slight muddiness. Still recommendable, but from all the hype for these headphones being recommended everywhere across the...

The overall image and body seemed better on Kenwood.

Test gear: PC -> USB to Focusrite audio interface/DAC -> line cable -> Fiio K5 Pro - Beyerdynamic DT250 250ohm/Etymotic ER2SE also tried: PC -> USB -> Fiio K5 Pro - Beyerdynamic DT250 250ohm/Etymotic ER2SE The thing is, I compared Fiio back to back with the headphone input on my 20 year old...

A very nice sounding IEM. Totally recommendable (unless you are a bass-head, need a strong V-shape, or can't tolerate a deep fit construction). The good reputation/hype well deserved. Balanced, clean, euphonic sound.

However, I should add that while DT250s are very good, especially in their price category, for me they are not the headphones with which I would end my "search" within closed headphones category. When listening to them, I can definitely tell there is a space for improvements.

Positive: Very nice sound overall. Clear, accurate, revealing. Very nice sound especially for being closed headphones - in other words, the nasty closed-headphones congested and plasticky character is not there too much. Nothing distracting in their sound. Balanced. They can handle quite high...