[aleki]

the B2's are less bright than the DBA-02's? after listening to my B2's I thought they were bordering on the side of sounding artificial; I couldnt imagine an IEM needing any more definition.
I'll admit, while I found the mid-high's sounding a bit shrilly, not once did they ever sound piercing or unpleasant. Something I have never experienced before.

 

[ampedlemon]

Got my B2 today. came with 3 sets of rubber tips, aircraft plug, 1/4 inch adapter and 1 set of RED foam tips, which I thought was neat though I don't really use foam tips. Like what people have said before, it pretty much sounds exactly like my DBA-02, but ever so slightly less bright...possibly. In all honesty, I wouldn't be able to tell if you just handed one to me randomly. It came with a straight connector plug (just like the DBA-02), has the white and black cable (just like the DBA-02) and the dimensions of the casing is just like the DBA-02. Not that any of this is bad, since I like my DBA-02, and unfortunately, my DBA-02's straight connector is no longer straight (putting it in a jeans pocket without unplugging it= bad idea), also my DBA-02s black and white cable is more like black and grey/dirty white...
 
Whats disappointing, is that I also got a Brainwavz ProAlpha with the B2 (pre-order bonus). I like the Pro Alpha's cable more, it has a 90 deg plug, it seems more sturdy, it's case has a shiny silver Brainwavz logo (the B2's case was just black and blank), it came with 4 sets of rubber tips including a double flange and it came with a cable shirt clip thing. The box was also cooler...oh and it doesn't sound half bad. No, it can't compare with the (D)B(A)(-0)2 but hey, its $100 cheaper (and I got it for free). It would probably make for a good comparison with my Hippo VBs when I can be bothered.
 
Anyway, in my opinion Brainwavz has pretty much made a red DBA-02, and if you are deciding which one to buy, I'd just look at which one is cheaper... and how much you like the colour red...
 
 

 

[kanuka]

what?? straight plug? at first i'd have been 45 angle plug , then L plug , and now it comes to be straight?? does everyone got that plug? are you sure it's the final version and not the prototype?

 

[ClieOS]

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what?? straight plug? at first i'd have been 45 angle plug , then L plug , and now it comes to be straight?? does everyone got that plug? are you sure it's the final version and not the prototype?

I remember reading that the first batch will have the straight plug because they don't want to further delay the release. The future batch will have the 45 degree or L plug (forget which).
 

 

[ssheavy]

hi all,
 
I too, rcv my B2 today and I don't see any red tips. How abt the rest of you? Any missing red tips?

 

[ssheavy]

i got it now. very sorry!  

 

[kanuka]

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I remember reading that the first batch will have the straight plug because they don't want to further delay the release. The future batch will have the 45 degree or L plug (forget which).
 

i remembered that too. but what I remembered was 1st batch L , future 45. but i'll check that again.
and dont get me wrong i like straight plugs as L. never tried 45 and dont seem to be good for a clip
 
 

 

[kanuka]

checked! post #246. i was right, should have been L plug for 1st then 45 for next

 

[goodvibes]

I'll take the straight plug over a 45 anyday. I prefer 90 or straight to one that averages it out,

 

[aleki]

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Got my B2 today. came with 3 sets of rubber tips, aircraft plug, 1/4 inch adapter and 1 set of RED foam tips, which I thought was neat though I don't really use foam tips. Like what people have said before, it pretty much sounds exactly like my DBA-02, but ever so slightly less bright...possibly. In all honesty, I wouldn't be able to tell if you just handed one to me randomly. It came with a straight connector plug (just like the DBA-02), has the white and black cable (just like the DBA-02) and the dimensions of the casing is just like the DBA-02. Not that any of this is bad, since I like my DBA-02, and unfortunately, my DBA-02's straight connector is no longer straight (putting it in a jeans pocket without unplugging it= bad idea), also my DBA-02s black and white cable is more like black and grey/dirty white...
 

out of curiosity, have you done a comparison between both with the same ear tips? I wonder if the drivers and filters are all the same

 
 

 

[tinyman392]

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out of curiosity, have you done a comparison between both with the same ear tips? I wonder if the drivers and filters are all the same

 
 

 
That is a good point.  Comply foam tips can dampen treble a little and give richer bass which would make things sound much less bright.  A change in seal can alter sound as well. 
 
 

 

[dogears]

Better late than never. +1 on this
 
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[size=10pt]Aiming for the DBA-02’s sonic signature is not a bad way to go. They are remarkable, and to achieve their excellence would be a worthwhile endevour.[/size]
[size=10pt]To ‘improve’ on their abilities would be quite a feat, and those who own and / or appreciate the DBA-02 would probably line up for something ‘similar-but-better’.[/size]

 

 

[deadsea]

I got mine with a straight plug. Which is a good thing. Not too crazy about L or 45 plugs. The cabling does look a tad flimsy though. It's already starting to untwist at the plug there after a few hours of use. I might just go ahead and sleeve/heat shrink it or something

And it's either the silicon tips are too stiff or my right ear's a wuss. Needs adjusting around 40 mins or so or it will start to hurt. Anyone know of really soft tri flanges or really cheap foamies (one can wish right) .

 

[razzer001]

Sorry i mixed it up, the ones that come now in this first production batch will be straight 90 degree plugs, the next production batch will the L 45degree plugs. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[aleki]

 
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Sorry i mixed it up, the ones that come now in this first production batch will be straight 90 degree plugs, the next production batch will the L 45degree plugs. Sorry for the confusion.

err, you mean straight 180deg and L 90deg