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post #106 of 247
12/27/07 at 10:29am
BURN BURN BURN. My X3i really started to shine after almost 150 hours of burn in. The sounded good to start, but they got much better the more I used them. They are actually my favorite IEMs right now because they are so portable and damn comfortable.
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post #107 of 247
12/27/07 at 10:30am
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Originally Posted by dscans View Post
Well, speaking from someone who has every Mylar earphone in existence, including the older models who can directly trace its ancestry to the OVC TC20 (and they all still work perfectly btw), I can say that the X3i's sound signature is considerably different than that of the older Mylars.

The X3i has a thicker, warmer sound. The bass is prominent, but lacks the crispness and defination of its predecessors. The highs are a tad rolled-off, so it doesn't sound as airy or expansive as the older models. Clarity is still there, though I find the bass and lower mids too overpowering at times. As a consequence, it does not sound as engaging with instrumental music, where I like to savour the details and the subtle layers of bass a properly amped older model Mylar can dish out. That does not imply it sounds like crap, however. I feel it still blows the doors off any competitors in its price range (or higher).

But I will say is this: the X3i is absolutely killer with vocals, especially female jazz vocals. Wow! Smooth, creamy and oh so lush.
X2!

You have to listen to Amy Lee from Evanescence (it is spine tingling)
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post #108 of 247
12/29/07 at 1:50am
I just recieved my X3i today, but the filter piece on the right side of the bud came off.
I think it was due to the pressure of me trying to shouve the earbuds as deep as they can go.
What should I do? Is it possible to stick it back on with super glue?
I know I can just return it, but I don't want to wait another month..
Anyone pls help
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post #109 of 247
12/29/07 at 5:19am
I don't see X3i or XBi listed on Jaben.net shopping
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post #110 of 247
12/29/07 at 5:50am
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Originally Posted by Joshatdot View Post
I don't see X3i or XBi listed on Jaben.net shopping
If I'm not mistaken, they discontinued the original X3/XBs, so ordering those from the Jaben site will get you X3i/XBis.
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post #111 of 247
12/29/07 at 6:09am
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Originally Posted by nowyoucanlaugh View Post
If I'm not mistaken, they discontinued the original X3/XBs, so ordering those from the Jaben site will get you X3i/XBis.
That is correct. The site text simply hasn't been updated yet.
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post #112 of 247
12/29/07 at 11:58am
Here's how my XBi look after 3 listening sessions, ~5-7 hours, all in all...

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post #113 of 247
12/29/07 at 12:21pm
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Originally Posted by dfkt View Post
Here's how my XBi look after 3 listening sessions, ~5-7 hours, all in all...
I gave one pair of X3i to my sister, and they look exactly the same. As I said, bad build quality is still an issue with the Mylars, unfortunately.
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post #114 of 247
12/29/07 at 1:10pm
I think X3i's are quite good canalphones. I compared them to EP-630 side by side and X3i's are better hands down...but not on all players.
On my IFP they have more detailed, clear sound also isolation is better. It seems muddiness is 'erased' but it's misleading - there is too much bass and too rolled-off highs to tell X3i's are so great. Of course they are good for money I spent , but I will have to look further and dig deeper in my pocket to be really satisfied with.
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post #115 of 247
12/29/07 at 3:22pm
Just tried listening to them. IMO, these should not be called X3i because they sound so much different from the original X3.
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post #116 of 247
12/29/07 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by K3cT View Post
Just tried listening to them. IMO, these should not be called X3i because they sound so much different from the original X3.
Exactly - cannot agree more. X3 are more neutral, X3i are rather bassy - X3 needed more bass, but what we receive with X3i is just too much.
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post #117 of 247
12/30/07 at 3:04am
After much consideration, I think I'm going to pass the X3i since I'm quite happy with my X3 already and it took me 2 tries to get a working X3 last time (I can't imagine going through all the hassle ONE MORE TIME to get a proper working earphone! :P). The sound signature also seems to be less "fun" anyway compared to the older model.
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post #118 of 247
1/4/08 at 11:34am
For anyone interested in it, my review is up on anythingbutipod.com: CrossRoads MylarOne X3i & XBi Review



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post #119 of 247
1/6/08 at 4:01am
Looks like all the comments of "better build quality" have been thwarted in futility. But seriously, less than a day of use? Do they test these products prior to marketing?

It's madness, I tell you.
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post #120 of 247
1/8/08 at 5:16pm
someone said x3i's clarity and details improve upon some burn-in sessions. can anyone confirm that?
i liked x3's clarity and details but its bass was not enough for me, so i bought x3i. x3i is giving me good bass but its clarity and details do not match the ones of x3. basically it's muddy compared to x3.
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