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Yet another verison of FA-004/Brainwavz HM3

post #1 of 15
2/10/12 at 1:01pm
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Seems like the OEM manufacturer is getting a lot of use out of this housing. It is also used for the Incipio NX-100 F38.

The question is how much different is the driver in this versus the other headphones. Their cheap enough that maybe someone wants to compare.

http://www.myincipio.com/f38-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Headphones/Incipio-f38-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Headphones.asp

 

They offer them in a whole bunch of different colors too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826589004&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Headphones+and+Accessories-_-Incipio-_-26589004

 

http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-NX-100-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B005Q311QI

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post #2 of 15
2/10/12 at 2:22pm

I like the color choices..

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post #3 of 15
2/10/12 at 2:44pm

Nice..they look solid. 

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post #4 of 15
2/10/12 at 6:02pm

Pink version..hmmm, it looks like a nice option for a girlfriend gift. 

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post #5 of 15
2/10/12 at 8:42pm

Another day, another Fischer. Judging by Brainwavz and LINDY, the Yoga-OEM Incipio phones will most likely have the same drivers as the Fischers.

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post #6 of 15
2/10/12 at 11:26pm
$25 on Newegg, free shipping for the white. I may jump on those to hear them.
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post #7 of 15
2/11/12 at 12:21am

I got the "Mocha" color of the Incipio f38 in a trade (along with $70) for a Bose IE2. My wife currently uses them when she is at home and says they are pretty good. I only listened to them for a couple minutes myself.

 

I made a topic a few days ago asking if anyone had ever heard of these. It's good to see that there is at least a little quality in them.


Edited by joeylw - 2/11/12 at 12:23am
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post #8 of 15
2/11/12 at 1:41am

There's even a Maxell version, the Maxell Retro DJ http://uk.maxell.eu/en/products/retro-dj-black-76.aspx

I have one in black. It can be had for around $16-$25.

Based on the reviews on the sound of the FA-004 and the HM3, they are most likely the same.....

Maxell-Retro-DJ.jpg


Edited by attika89 - 2/11/12 at 1:42am
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post #9 of 15
2/18/12 at 9:24pm
So... anyone have anymore info on these things? If they sound the same as the 004s i'd like to pick up either the espresso or pink color.
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post #10 of 15
3/23/12 at 10:53am

Thought I'd take a " hit"  for "Head-Fier's". I purchased a pair of Incipio forte F38's (in greenish turquoise color) on Amazon.com since Maxell doesn't seem to be avaialbe in U.S. and Brainwavz HM 3 is more expensive. Compared to my Fischer Audio FA-004, paid approx. $67 USD for Fischer's and $31 USD for Incipio's shipping included.

 

The major differences in the headphones physically would be in the earpads, the Incipio's have a much softer pleather-more like a soft leather texture, The earpads actually encompassed the upper part of the ear which seemed to give a little bit better isolation. The next major difference is with the cord, the Incipio is straight and shorter while my Fischer' are coiled and quite a bit longer. 

 

With the better isolation seal I hoped it may help these headphones in the bass departmart, but unfortunately it did not. It actually brought out the midrange ever so slightly (one area that I do not need any help in). The bass was not affected where I believe they need help in the low and mid bass areas. So all-in-all save your money and buy the Incipio Forte's I think you'll be glad you did, Happy Listening.

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post #11 of 15
4/2/12 at 12:25pm

It seems that a no-name version of this headphones is sold in France for 13 euros only

http://www.electrodepot.fr/casque-filaire-edenwood-hifi-power-bass.html

 

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post #12 of 15
4/12/12 at 8:30am

i confirm Timeo, I've just bought one and I'm impressed by these 13e headphones !

Buy them you won't regret it !

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post #13 of 15
4/22/12 at 9:31am

Here is another even cheaper version of the same headphone called Ace MP-68 from Sweden.

Sells around 12 euro.

http://cdon.se/hemelektronik/ace_mp-68-8452684?utm_source=prisjakt&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=prisjakt_se

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post #14 of 15
4/22/12 at 10:29am

Meh...

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post #15 of 15
4/22/12 at 10:31am

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by MattTCG View Post

Meh...

 

Your HifiMAN bias is starting to become quite apparent.  biggrin.gif

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