Best IEMs for under 250$

[ostewart]

Cable is great quality, very well made, can't compare to GR07, but I would definitely buy them again if I had the money

 

[glac1er]

I recommend either the TFP10 or the GR07 for your music. TFP10 if you want a toe tapping experience, GR07 if you like your guitars and drums.
 
The R-50, dba02mk2, and GR01 are best if you are going for optimum clarity, which helps you to listen to details easier, but I personally would like more bass for your music. Between the three, R-50 is the best as it is much much cheaper while differing only a little in sound IMO. 
 
Haven't listened to the RE272.

 

[ostewart]

DBA-02 MKII has better bass than R50, not as cold and clinical as the other TWFK's out there

 

[zerocoolhifi]

Does anyone have a suggestion of where to buy the DBA-02 MKIIs?

 

[TwinQY]

Usually people stick with Musica Acoustics, although I do remember a couple of others. They have them at Jaben as well, if you're near there.

 

[yello131]

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Does anyone have a suggestion of where to buy the DBA-02 MKIIs?

Dba02mk2 appear to be on special  at Musica with Free EMS worldwide shipping

 

[glac1er]

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DBA-02 MKII has better bass than R50, not as cold and clinical as the other TWFK's out there

 
I personally found the dba02mk2 to still be quite clinical and somewhat lacking bass impact (not quantity) for some music. The only dual TWFK that is not too clinical IMO is the UE700. But really YMMV.

 

[Alpina]

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Dba02mk2 appear to be on special  at Musica with Free EMS worldwide shipping

 
From what i've seen EMS is extra 10$.
 
Anyways DBA-02 MKII is 25% more expensive than GR07 MK2 with shippment. So i guess i will got with GR07s. From research i did it looks like GR07 has the best price/value ratio in the range of ~200$ headphones. I just hope cable will last long and i never tried over the ear wearing, hope it's gonna be comfy
 
 

 
I personally found the dba02mk2 to still be quite clinical and somewhat lacking bass impact (not quantity) for some music. The only dual TWFK that is not too clinical IMO is the UE700. But really YMMV.
 

 
What do you personally find better sounding DBA-02 MKII or GR07? 

 

[Spyro]

Westone UM2:  Very full and natural sounding.  Great all-arounder for any kind of music.

 

[Alpina]

Already ordered GR07 mkII and they were 25% cheaper than DBA-2 mkII. Thanks everyone for advice.

 

[TK277]

GR07 MK2s were a great choice! I love mine and use them everyday for hours on end while I'm working in studio.