mwahaha changed to comply tips...
it did alters the sound a bit..
but what's important here is that after changing the tips, amping with the w1 really shows the difference in detail level on this iem

Ha updates of the new models -

Old skool -



Frequency response: 20-20000 Hz
Sensitivity: 112 dB
Maximum input power: 100 mW

Lambada -



Frequency response: 16-20000 Hz
Sensitivity: 106 dB
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Max. input power: 60 mW

Tough stuff -




Frequency response: 16-20000 Hz
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Max. input power: 60 mW

Cepheus -



Frequency response: 20-20000 Hz
Sensitivity: 114 dB
Impedance: 32 ohms
Max. input power: 100 mW

Armature Dvuhdrayvernye headphones DBA-02. -



SPECIFICATIONS
Type radiator: double balanced armature.
Frequency Response: 20-24000 Hz.
Sensitivity: 108 dB.
Impedance: 43 ohms.
Input power: 60 mW.
Color: clear / blue.

Google Translate

Reviews of their flag ship dual BA IEm -
http://translate.google.sk/translate?sl=ru...ad.php?p=642362

Taken from their website -

Headphones -






Within the headphone series FA02 and FA03 is that one is closed and one is opened but the mold is the same.
It is a balance headphone, so you can use a balance dac and amp for this with detachable cables.

Quite interesting, current MSRP is 4990 rubles - abt SGD 239 or RM 586

Also If you're interested in any models let me know so I can do a pre-order for you.
I believe not all the models won't be stocked, so let me know early.

This post has been edited by weib: Mar 30 2010, 09:09 AM

Armature Dvuhdrayvernye----> nice.... and its cost around rm450+-

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Mar 30 2010, 09:29 AM

finally some cheap dual ba?
wait for ClieOs to review i guess..

prolly need an amp 43ohms.

My stocks coming in april end.

This post has been edited by weib: Mar 30 2010, 09:57 AM

hope it have the dark siggy of eterna+the BA fast punchyness... if it does... this gonna be a winner...

eterna wif more refined mids n highs?
hopefully..

does that includes the.. er dual armature thingy as well?

This post has been edited by DaEMoNteNTAcLe: Mar 30 2010, 11:06 AM

Man, we need a dedicated shop so that we can go and audition. fer shizzle.

yup everything.
I have 3 pre-orders already haha
Its that hot.

Let me see what i can do on my side.

zzzzzz
I kena racun kaw-kaw adi
I was looking to get dac/amp next but then the DBA reviews pop-up on head-fi.
Somemore the heard they say fischer's headdhone is good too.
Now I'm waiting for Clieos's review.

This one too

160usd O_O

This post has been edited by terradrive: Apr 5 2010, 12:11 AM

I am not sure when I will get the samples (or which models actually), but it should be within these two weeks.

People from HQ is going to drop by this weekend for a product demo.

If you have any question pertaining the new models please ask away and i'll get them to answer for you.

Armature Dvuhdrayvernye
retail price here.. (so that includes shipping to malaysia)
sound quality..
bass depth n width.. (eterna rated from 8hz.. this one from 20hz.. >_<)
highs depth n width (eterna a bit lacking in soundstage on the high freqs.. )
overall soundstage...

umm.. seems like im asking for review
why dont u ask them the idea and target listener behind this headphone.. vs eterna.. (some eterna users arnd here so good reference)

This post has been edited by DaEMoNteNTAcLe: Apr 9 2010, 04:55 PM

I have same questions as daemon, but on the fischer headphones

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/review-...tml#post6544786

A little update on the DBA-02:
I'm beginning to wonder if these border on top tier. I don't want to say they do, simply because I don't own an IEM that's proven to be in the top tier technically, but these improve on my Westone 2 enough to have to ponder it. Honestly, I can't believe they're this good at $90 less than the Westone 2.
I've noticed that they are fairly bass light, but they don't seem to feel missing bass. Usually I really notice when bass is missing, like on the RE0 and at the time the PFE for me, but these seem to be special. I think it's because they have just enough impact and just that bit much more bass than the RE0 that it isn't a problem. You can always hear the bass, and you can always tell when the bass drum hits for example. It's really interesting how it seems so complete but yet is in the grand scheme, fairly light on bass.
Perhaps one could think of it as RE0 bass done right, though it doesn't really share that much in common in the bass. It's just enough for it to be there and feel it and still be light, it's perfect. These make the Westone 2 seem bassy.
After listening to the DBA-02 for a few hours, I switched back to the Westone 2. My initial impressions were that the Westone 2 didn't have near the extension in the highs, nor the sparkle. The Westone 2 has a much smaller soundstage, feeling almost claustrophobic and congested in soundstage in comparison. The DBA-02 seems to offer an extra layer of clarity across the spectrum compared to the Westone 2. The Westone 2 does sound fuller and is bassier. This leads me to feel like the DBA-02 is more balanced and neutral than the Westone 2 that I thought was so neutral. The DBA-02 feels exactly that, balanced. Generally there isn't much to say about the sound signature, everything feels balanced and fairly neutral, and there are no particular characteristics that seem to pertain to the mids. They're just there, they do what they are supposed to do with detail and accuracy, there's an amount of them in balance with the rest, and there's nothing wrong with them yet nothing particularly special about them. They're simply good, no complaints, they do their job.
These are a fair bit more forgiving than my Westone 2s. These seem to be more listenable with a lot more music than the Westone 2. With the 2s I tended to only listen to the music I had ripped myself and good quality downloads opposed to average downloads. With the DBA-02, I can listen to most of my music again. That doesn't mean they lack resolution and detail, as they don't, they just don't seem to be as critical of your source.

Will wait for ClieOS review.

seems promising.......
re0 with impact bass...
can get ini.. maybe next month or two..

This post has been edited by DaEMoNteNTAcLe: Apr 10 2010, 09:36 AM

the review sounds very promising. i've tried the re0 the other day at jaben but find that the bass is a little lacking for my taste. if this improves on that then it may just be something i'm looking for

Back from the meeting with the HQ guys -

They came out an impressive range of products with good build quality and range with attractive prices.

FA is a non believer of Armature drivers, they believe that dynamics can do the same job, just as good but they're making it just to show the world they have the know hows.



Initial Impressions -

DBA - 02

DBA 02 is like a cross btwn UE700 and UM2
Unlike the SF5p, the integration is much better instead of having only highs and lows and a hollow mids.

The bass quantity of UM2 and the highs of the UE700
However within its tiny mix.

The DBA is 2 single armature and not 1 + 2 as rumors has

From the VP of FA is that the new eterna will be upgraded.

The new Eterna will be have acoustic dampening to reduce the bass boom.
They will be looking at re-working the cables to improve it.

FA end goal is to provide affordable solutions for consumer class audiophiles, so they're targeting trendy aesthetics together with good quality builds with good sound and reasonable priced products.

Their vision is that everyone can have a few pairs of FA based products to suit your mood and music instead of buying just one and having to hop around brands to suit your musical taste and mood of the day.

Much like woman with their clothes.

I have with me the FA002 which is suppose to compete with the HD650 which is the top seller in russia..

So lets see if its a giant killer...

Some pics of the event -





This post has been edited by weib: Apr 11 2010, 06:30 PM

Nice packaging