[jaykarnik]

Hi,
 
I am not really an audiophile and i have mostly used the iPod stock earbuds for a very long time.
 
Will i be able to appreciate the difference between the 2 or should i just save my 60$ and go for the RE-Zero. Also how do the SBA-01 compare to the two?
 
Thanks.

 

[proedros]

good question since i just  got the ZERO's and i was thinking of the DBA's as my next 'upgrade' IEM
 
looking fwd to all feedback from the vets here

 

[straden]

if anyone got both, please comment on se530 against dba-02. I am very tired of over the ear wearing IEMs now, need to find next IEM

 

[Anaxilus]

AFAIK, Rawrster would be one of a few to answer this.

 

[rawrster]

I think Joker is qualified as well

 
I had the DBA-02 and the RE-Zero in my possession for a couple weeks and they are both good in their own rights. My individual thoughts on them are both in my signature and profile as I have reviewed them both but not against each other. I liked the RE-Zero a bit better on female vocals since they are a tiny bit forward there. The DBA-02 is more flat and better refined.
 
In short the DBA-02 is the better earphone with a little bit better package. The DBA-02 has better cables with less memory and no microphonics although they are much more difficult to obtain. The RE-Zero is much easier to obtain and can be bought by Head Direct which is a Head-Fi sponsor and a great company to deal with. I did compare the two a little bit before selling the DBA-02 and the RE-Zero does come very close to the DBA-02 but is not quite as good. The DBA-02 is indeed more refined and a better earphone but the RE-Zero is the better buy assuming you don't mind the adapter.

 

[ljokerl]

Thanks 

 
For what it's worth I think the DBA-02 will be a bit more impressive for a beginner since it's a bit more direct and aggressive than the RE-ZERO. As with the other Head-Direct earphones, you have to pay attention to really appreciate the finest aspects of the RE-ZERO whereas the DBA-02 will just smack you in the face with the detail. Aside from that I agree with rawrster - DBA-02 is the better earphone; RE-ZERO is the better value and much easier to get at this time.

 

[jarrett]

Sound aside, Head-Direct earbuds (RE2 and RE0) never lasted me more than a year.

 

[proedros]

for someone buying now the RE-ZERO is buying DBA-02 ,in say a year , a logical progression ?
 
or should he aim higher (in quality that is, not price) ?
 
most important of all, is DBA-02 the best in its price(<170$)  ,for someone who likes the RE-ZERO sound ?
 
 
i am real happy i bought the RE-ZERO and i stand my decision 100% , cause i want to feel what's like getting a good 100$ IEM before going higher the quality(+money) ladder
 
like going from all-nba 3rd team to 2nd team to 1st team
 
i believe , that i am asking you these questions too early and too ahead of their time , so please indulge me and speak your mind
 
 
this  is a great forum.really happy i found it   

 
 
cheers to you all !!!

 

[mvw2]

I prefer the RE-ZERO to the DBA-02, but they offer different aspects.