[shigzeo]

Scotch tape, eh? I tried gaffer's tape, but then I gaffers everything up, even my camera lenses and camera. I'm sick. And the ears look normal to me, but that is a big paw!

 

[Demonic_Pope]

Hey shigzeo, do you find that the DBA-02 MKII paired with the ZO2 produces a significant amount of hiss? I'm using it headphone-out, and the hiss is pretty apparent, especially when playing soft music. Rather annoying, actually. Changing to to low gain mode doesn't really reduce the hiss either.

 

[shigzeo]

The DBA-02 MKII resolve a lot of hiss because they are sensitive. They aren't as bad as my Sleek Audio CT7 or the Fitear 333, but they produce a significant amount of hiss for sure.

 

[Demonic_Pope]

 
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The DBA-02 MKII resolve a lot of hiss because they are sensitive. They aren't as bad as my Sleek Audio CT7 or the Fitear 333, but they produce a significant amount of hiss for sure.

 
 
How do you deal with it then?
 

 

[Jeremypsp]

 
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How do you deal with it then?
 

 
Bear with it? (LOL).

 

[Anaxilus]

Add a resistor.

 

[shigzeo]

You can do this, yes, or use an amp that has very little hiss, but that is a bugger. Resistors can change the sound, which isn't always nice.
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Add a resistor.

 
 

 

[shigzeo]

The overall sound of the combination is excellent, but the zO2 DOES hiss. That hiss is pretty normal for amplifiers though, so it is not out of the ordinary. Unfortuantely. A favourite here.

 

[Anaxilus]

Did some playing around w/ a friend this weekend trying the DBA mk1/B2 versus the mk2.  Seemed to have found the discrepancy resulting in the various shrill, bright, thin DBA mk1 impressions.  My friend has slightly smaller ears than me so was not able to insert the original DBA/B2 to full insertion depth as I and others do.  I could actually look into his ear and see the housing being stopped like a square plug in a round hole.  The housing is simply too large to fit down his ear canal and get a deep seal.  I gave him the smaller mk2 to try and bingo, perfect fit and largely neutral/balance sig.  So as far as I'm concerned, mystery solved.  Good of Fishcer to figure it out and adjust the design.

 

[xXSjnHassanXx]

When I use a right fit for my ear (sony hybrid-clone with foam), only then the sound become thick. and bass.. I love bass on this phone, very responsive to equalizer. and punchy as well

 

[gapgapsand]

Have no complaint about its sound quality. I just don't like the cable. 

 

[ads1107]

how's the bass compared to the q-jays? As far as I know, both earphones use the same BA drivers? Correct?
 
Would people recommend these for the following genres? Alternative and most types of EDM? (no, it most certainly does NOT include dubstep 

)

 

[kanuka]

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how's the bass compared to the q-jays? As far as I know, both earphones use the same BA drivers? Correct?
 
Would people recommend these for the following genres? Alternative and most types of EDM? (no, it most certainly does NOT include dubstep 

)

i listen to M.O.V.E ,if you can call it EDM, and this my next buying

 

[Puffery]

I am impressed with this IEM to be honest. I ordered it form gd-audiobase for about $160 and it arrived about a month after placing the order. I am in Canada so you can probably expect similar wait times.
 
I found that the triple flange tips provided the best sound for me. With this tip the bass was tighter and had better punch and the mids/highs were a lot less harsh then using any of the other tips. Right out of the box I would say they sound a little like the HD25 with less bass and more resolution in the mids/highs. They also work great with the J3's eq system and the mach bass really helps out the lows. I agree with the opinion that the very very bottom of the low end is a little lacking, but everything else makes up for it.
 
I am looking into getting the custom sleeves from 1964 ears since I love these so much. I think it will improve the isolation and conform issues I am having. I don't know if this has happened to anyone else but the triple flange tips make my ears itchy after about 15mins of use when I am moving around. This doesn't happen if I am sitting still however. 
 
I look forward to sharing my thoughts on the custom sleeves in the near future.

 

[DimitriTrush]

Normal the flanges from the DBA are smooth outside for comfort. Other FisCHER earphones like cheaper ones dont have as nice of flanges and can cause the uncomfort. My ears are most comfortable with the flange with sponge and I get very deep fit.