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Well let me explain. The XB90EX is similar to the other extra bass headphones Sony has. Perhaps tuned in a similar manor but for in ears the drivers are massive. 16mm. Kinda like the XB1000 with a massive 70mm driver. So in comparison. Ya these are for bass guys but the way Sony tunes them the highs are a bit rolled off and the emphasis is in the very full mids and low los. I remember Danny mentioning how he preferred the tuning on the XB90EX over the XB1000. The sub bass is king on these things. Very nice sound stage and one of the deepest.  These take to more power very well. I highly recommend trying out a small amp or the Ele dac with these.

The MH1s as you guys know are very well tuned set of earphone as are the XZ700..A well rounded sound from Sony with smooth highs some might see as a bit reserved, full mid section, some emphasis for the bass region again similar to the tuning on the XZ700. I suppose you have to own one to understand the parallels. But I would equate the tuning on this XZ700 to be very similar to the MH1s. And even the new MDR-1R share some similarities. Perhaps a higher end MH1C tuning. I got a message from Sead about how these also take to more power. A small amp makes this sing. Ele dac completely recommended.

Then there is the FXD80. I gave it some careful thought. It does have a higher end tuning for the JVC camp and while the sound is not for everyone. I can equate the tuning on them with something like a Denon D2000..The clear extended highs very smooth mids and clean impeccable imagery and a great sense of space. The bass end also is of a similar tune with very nice sub bass.. Of course the sound stage on the D2000 is amazing for a closed can but while the FXD80 does not have a wide a stage. It does give off a nice sense of space for in ears. Perhaps one of the better earphones for a 3D like imagery for your tunes. These earphones are for guys that are willing to use them. You can't just sample these. You have to own them and use them to completely appreciate the sound.

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Originally Posted by killerweed 

Ordered mine on Nov. 3, it came Friday, Nov. 23.

The Ele dac I got in a 2 weeks or so I am still waiting on the Hifimidey Sabre dac. How you liking your Ele dac by the way.

Ya I am checking it out now. Lol

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Originally Posted by metabaron 

Also curious about the final audio adagio III. Anybody have any experience with those phones? How those the sound/built quality compare to the Sonys.

The Adagio IIIs have a very powerful full sound to them. They share some similarities to the CKS77 solid bass earphones in that they have a really upfront sound perhaps a bit more aggressive and just a wide stage. The bass end is also has much power and is only 2nd to the XB90EX in sub bass..These have even a wider stage than the XB90 but not as deep..I like em as well but I don't consider them an upgrade to the XB90s. I bought my Sony MDR-1Rs from Accessory Jack. They are based out of HongKong but I have never had any issues with them as they only sell legit merchandise. I know many a guys that buy from them as they have some of the best prices for legit stuff. Shipping takes around 2-3 weeks but is well worth it for reasonable shipping rates they charge. My silver MDR-1R was sold on AJ for $50 less than even the Sony store. So I was happy with what I got.

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Originally Posted by Omnom 

Hey I was just wondering for those who currently have the CKM500.

How does it compare to the MH1C?
They sound like they may have similar sound signatures.

More deeper sound. Richer sounding highs and mids vs the MH1s and wider stage too. Similar sound signature but tuned differently. The real upgrade to the MH1s is the XBA-3. The CKM500 I would consider more of a side grade and based on preference an upgrade.