I've been giving this xba headphones a very long listen, and I'm starting to like the overall sound, bass is punchy and better controlled that the monster turbine pro gold, 535 are less bassy, but can give you a very pleasant surprise,...
I just bought the xba-4, i have the 535's and the monster gold , of the tree I vastly prefer the 535, as stated above it has the more natural sound, well defined, and almost lustful mids. wile the xba's do excell on the bass it recess...
So before I take the plunge to custom IEM, I'll like to try some big cans before, I really like my IEM as i need the isolation and portability i won't replace them for that same reason, but I'll like to get my ears some big can...
I have been testing my ibasso D6 since i got it last year along with my ipad1 with allot of mixed results (solution probably berried in this tread, who has the time?) . but i think i finally found the prob.
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The triple flange is the only tip that I don't get that painful sound, I'm use to it by now, but I was very uncomfortable at the beginning to use the triples but you get use to int and worth the cleaner sound. The sound was unbearable...
D7 on its way to be use at the office with my 535s and workstation, wondering if I use the built in amp or pair it with my D6, you guys think it matters in the IEM realm?
Here is my entry setup to quality audio, so far I'm loving it.
iPad1 32G + FLAC Player for iPad + Camera Connection Kit + iBasso D6 Amp/DAC + Sennheiser HD380 PRO
