HF-5 v. DBA-02

[DCofficehack]

Largely for budget reasons I'm inclined to buy Ety HF-5s rather than what I had my eyes on, DBA-02s.  And, by the way, the price of DBA-02s just went up to $180 on ebay. Both seem to be good for classical, which is my primary requirement.
 
Question: what precisely would I be sacrificing by saving the roughly $60-70 dollars and going for the HF-5s?

 

[Frankie K]

From My understanding the HF-5' are good, You should also look at the Fischer Audio FA003, there about $150.-$200. range check the review's also take a look at the Shure SRH840's make Your comparison's and see what will best fit You. 

 

[yello131]

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Largely for budget reasons I'm inclined to buy Ety HF-5s rather than what I had my eyes on, DBA-02s.  And, by the way, the price of DBA-02s just went up to $180 on ebay. Both seem to be good for classical, which is my primary requirement.
 
Question: what precisely would I be sacrificing by saving the roughly $60-70 dollars and going for the HF-5s?

DBA02 are still on sale for $168 USD from MusicaAcoustics.com with free shipping worldwide
 
 

 

[DCofficehack]

Thanks, although I'm looking for IEMs. If I were looking for full sized headphones, the FA003 would definitely be at the top of my list. I've actually thought about buying the FA003 and keeping one pair of cans at home and another at work (my 448s), but then I realize that what I need is something portable that I can drag everywhere in my bag without taking up space.
 
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From My understanding the HF-5' are good, You should also look at the Fischer Audio FA003, there about $150.-$200. range check the review's also take a look at the Shure SRH840's make Your comparison's and see what will best fit You. 

 

 

[DCofficehack]

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DBA02 are still on sale for $168 USD from MusicaAcoustics.com with free shipping worldwide
 
 

Ooh, that's nice. The free shipping helps. Thanks for the head's up. My question remains valid, however.

 

[Frankie K]

Yeah I thought that but figured I give You something else to consider.

 

[DCofficehack]

Always appreciated!  And they are good suggestions. I don't know about the Shure, but the reviews of the FA003 are impressive.
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Yeah I thought that but figured I give You something else to consider.

 

 

[yello131]

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Always appreciated!  And they are good suggestions. I don't know about the Shure, but the reviews of the FA003 are impressive.


 

FA003 are quite amazing for what they worth. I got  mine a while back  from musica Acoustics  for $199 with shipping.
 

 

[Frankie K]

I don't know why I threw the Shure's in there, slippage last night, overload, sometime's I throw to much out there, last night was the case! I think the Fischer's would be a nice choice for You. Weigh the option's and go for the best fit and overall sound for You.

 

[Anaxilus]

Haven't heard the HF5 but compared to the ER4S the DBA has a fuller body and more natural roundness to the sound, assuming you get a good fit.  I also find the clarity and detail to be superior.  Others might prefer the ER4s and CK10 low end extension and better texturing.  The DBA is also more aggressive which for things like rock and metal work out much better.  Better attack and punch.

 

[Frankie K]

If You do go with the Fischer, Audio Base is one site (authorised dealer) that carrie's them for $167..  Also take a good look into Anaxilus comparison's, and form an opinion from there.

 

[DCofficehack]

Thanks. I'll look for Anaxilus.  That DBA-02 thread has gotten so big that it's become almost useless. I suspect that it's easier if I can search for a specific poster within the thread.

 

[sari0n]

You can try looking into the Brainwavz B2's, they were only $120 a few days ago if you preorder them and they're supposed to be the same as the DBA02's.

 

[Enanthate]

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You can try looking into the Brainwavz B2's, they were only $120 a few days ago if you preorder them and they're supposed to be the same as the DBA02's.

Until someone posts a review comparing the two, we can't just assume due to the oem manufacturers' looks that these sound identical.  I am hoping this is true but still waiting for someone to due a true comparison between the two.

 

[goodvibes]

They may or may not be identical but they still got a high mark from Joker and they will at least definitely be closerto the same if not so with the cable change. The $120 was only for the first few ordered. There's a $10 coupon available for previous customers and otherwise they're $140 until in stock. Still a great price.