[Jackquelegs]

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Just got my DBA-02. Previously was listening to my unamped RE0 through my iPhone 4 and iPod Classic 6G. I'm not sure if I'm getting a good seal, but I find the treble extension and clarity on the DBA-02 to be inferior to that of the RE0. The bass, mids, and soundstage are a bit better than the RE0, but so far I'm not wowed. Could this be due to the tips I'm using? I'm currently using the stock medium silicon sleeves. The small and large won't fit. Triflanges have never suited me. There are two other paris of silicon tips provided which are similar to the Sony Hybrids, but since the RE0 has shallow insertion and this a deeper insertion, the stiffness of the Hybrids don't work so well for me. I find the medium stock single flanges to be the most comfortable and having the best seal, but I'm not too sure. How do I know if I'm getting a good seal? I've heard a lot about the Comply T100s, but what characteristics do they accentuate in the earphones?

Tips + brain "burn-in". Had a similar experience but now am enjoying my DBA-02 much much more 

 
Using the headphone out on iphone and classic really don't do the DBA-02 justice. The sound is dramatically different from that from the LOD. You should invest in a Fiio E1

 

[Anaxilus]

^ Agreed.  They are very transparent to source.

 

[leonsphinx]

I would agree to this with regards to the iPOD...but with the Cowon S9 and Sansa clip+, they sound quite good unamped
 
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Just got my DBA-02. Previously was listening to my unamped RE0 through my iPhone 4 and iPod Classic 6G. I'm not sure if I'm getting a good seal, but I find the treble extension and clarity on the DBA-02 to be inferior to that of the RE0. The bass, mids, and soundstage are a bit better than the RE0, but so far I'm not wowed. Could this be due to the tips I'm using? I'm currently using the stock medium silicon sleeves. The small and large won't fit. Triflanges have never suited me. There are two other paris of silicon tips provided which are similar to the Sony Hybrids, but since the RE0 has shallow insertion and this a deeper insertion, the stiffness of the Hybrids don't work so well for me. I find the medium stock single flanges to be the most comfortable and having the best seal, but I'm not too sure. How do I know if I'm getting a good seal? I've heard a lot about the Comply T100s, but what characteristics do they accentuate in the earphones?

Tips + brain "burn-in". Had a similar experience but now am enjoying my DBA-02 much much more 

 
Using the headphone out on iphone and classic really don't do the DBA-02 justice. The sound is dramatically different from that from the LOD. You should invest in a Fiio E1

 

[Demonic_Pope]

All this while I've been hearing people say the DBA sounds very good coming from an unamped iPod, and right after I get a pair people come out and say it isn't good with iPods? Lol. Anyway it sounds fine for me out of my iPhone. I've tried it with a few amps at a local headphone store, and they do sound fuller with more bass, but I'm not sacrificing portability.

 

[MaxwellDemon]

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All this while I've been hearing people say the DBA sounds very good coming from an unamped iPod, and right after I get a pair people come out and say it isn't good with iPods? Lol. Anyway it sounds fine for me out of my iPhone. I've tried it with a few amps at a local headphone store, and they do sound fuller with more bass, but I'm not sacrificing portability.

The DBA-02 is currently my favorite portable setup, with or without the Stepdance, because I find it to be the earphones that can run extremely decently without an amp. It does, however, gain a decent boost to its sound quality when you pair it up with a nice amp.
 
It seems slightly more forgiving of the amp in the iPod compared to a few earphones in the market.

 

[Jackquelegs]

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All this while I've been hearing people say the DBA sounds very good coming from an unamped iPod, and right after I get a pair people come out and say it isn't good with iPods? Lol. Anyway it sounds fine for me out of my iPhone. I've tried it with a few amps at a local headphone store, and they do sound fuller with more bass, but I'm not sacrificing portability.

It's still pretty good with ipods. It can be improved that's all

Don't worry, you still made a good choice!

 

[LFF]

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.... but I'm not sacrificing portability.

DBA-02 + Mini to Mini + RSA Shadow + Sansa Clip+ = Ultimate Portable Rig!!!

 

[Jackquelegs]

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.... but I'm not sacrificing portability.

DBA-02 + Mini to Mini + RSA Shadow + Sansa Clip+ = Ultimate Portable Rig!!!

 
If only I had the money!! My Fiio E1 would have to do for now

 

[dogears]

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^ Agreed.  They are very transparent to source.

Agreed. I will not sell them even when I venture to customs. They will be my tool to listen to the gear in my audio chain.
 

 

[Nightslayer]

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All this while I've been hearing people say the DBA sounds very good coming from an unamped iPod, and right after I get a pair people come out and say it isn't good with iPods? Lol. Anyway it sounds fine for me out of my iPhone. I've tried it with a few amps at a local headphone store, and they do sound fuller with more bass, but I'm not sacrificing portability.

It's still pretty good with ipods. It can be improved that's all

Don't worry, you still made a good choice!

It sounds fine with iPods, but what you really want is the line-out capability; the amp is an added benefit. You never realize how bad the inbuilt amp in the iPhone/iPod is until you use the line-out.

 

[rawrster]

The DBA-02 sounds fine unamped out of an ipod.
 
Also the ipod lod doesn't completely bypass the amp or there would be no need for an imod.

 

[Anaxilus]

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The DBA-02 sounds fine unamped out of an ipod.
 
Also the ipod lod doesn't completely bypass the amp or there would be no need for an imod.

What is the basic difference then?  I imagine caps are a big difference.  I'm using a free Xroads LOD w/ my old beater Nano and the difference was quite noticeable.  I certainly lose volume control w/ the LOD.  You can PM if this is too OT.  

 

[shane55]

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It's still pretty good with ipods. It can be improved that's all

Don't worry, you still made a good choice!

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I'm a serious proponent of the DBA-02, and I listen to them more with the iPod than any other way.

 

[FlySweep]

I actually PREFER to listen to them straight out of my iPhone hp-out.  it's adds a touch of warmth to my ears.. while amping them adds a bit of soundstage and tightens the entire frequency range.

 

[aamefford]

I bought an Arrow to use with my iPhone, and I find I use the DBA-02's with iphone without the Arrow most of the time.  Then I bought an ipod touch to use with the Arrow, haven't tried it yet.  If I end up using the touch and DBA-02's without the Arrow as well, there may be an Arrow for sale...  My take is that the Fischers are a pretty nice iem that doesn't improve so much with amping.
 
Part of my issue with the Arrow is that the gain is too high, even on the lowest setting.  Rob is has offered to lower the gain on my Arrow, so I'll report back in while once that is complete.