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post #16 of 27
1/12/13 at 8:01pm

Nice, that's one of the better deals I've seen. Although, I will boast that I managed to pick a 3 and a 4 for $70 and $90 :P

 

Enjoy them!
 

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post #17 of 27
1/12/13 at 8:06pm
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TF10 is more V-shaped than the relatively balanced XBA-3. TF10 has a MUCH more aggressive treble which is sensitive to harshness and sibilance, but it extends better than the safer XBA-3. Low end is also much better on the TF10; Sub-bass has lower extension. Mids on TF10 are more recessed than the XBA-3, which has a fuller and more embodied midrange. I prefer the T10 here.

No, the XBA3's treble extends further, the TF10 caps at 17khz, XBA3 goes up to 20khz. XBA3 has way more subbass extension than TF10, it rumbles more, the TF10 has more midbass not subbass. It's shown in their CSD, the TF10 doesn't reach nearly as low. TF10 does have more recessed mids and a harsher treble. 

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post #18 of 27
1/12/13 at 9:25pm
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So what do you think? Will these make me view my music in a different light? I have been wanting something that will blow me away for a while, hopefully this are them, to be honest though, I dont even know what im looking for, the 1's sound great to me so I wouldnt even know what to expect from the 3's.

I guess I'll just see when I get them.
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post #19 of 27
1/16/13 at 7:11pm
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Omg, these are GREAT! The isolation is amazing, I dont hear ANYTHING with these on, they are even more comfortable than the 1's, everything sounds so clear and you can make out all the details, in addition these have BASS, im not a bass head but its nice to hear along with great clarity and detail.

I get so immersed with these on, amazing.

I think im officially an audiophile...smily_headphones1.gif
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post #20 of 27
1/20/13 at 9:10pm
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So I decided to listen to the 1's for the first time since I got the 3;s....wow is all.

 

They sound muddy and very little bass, things get hectic when there is a lot going on too, the 1's are very good but these are just SO much better.

 

Man now I wonder about the 4's....

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post #21 of 27
4/23/13 at 11:14pm
Hi, I'm a newbie here. smily_headphones1.gif
I just got the xba 2 from amazon for $99 and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. I'm coming from hf3 and shure se210. I was curious how is 2 armatures sounds like. I wish I didnt go wrong. I wanted the xba3 but my current budget won't allow me. If worse comes to worse, I can still ship back my xba 2. I'm just super excited right now.
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post #22 of 27
4/24/13 at 11:30pm

lol better return them, the xba-3 are only $74 refurbed on bestbuy.

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post #23 of 27
4/25/13 at 4:44pm
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lol better return them, the xba-3 are only $74 refurbed on bestbuy.
thanks! I'm going to order at bestbuy then compare them.
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post #24 of 27
4/26/13 at 7:30pm

Just pulled the trigger on the XBA3 from BestBuy. I'm excited! First triple for me.

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post #25 of 27
4/29/13 at 11:14pm
I've been listening to my new xba 3 for few hours now, switching back and forth with xba 2, the bass is a little bit punchy on xba 3 and the highs are really shining on xba 3 but a little harsh on my taste. Xba 2 highs certainly lacking and now I'm torn in between. I will give it a little more time and decide.
Edited by IceVerse05 - 4/30/13 at 1:25pm
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post #26 of 27
5/2/13 at 12:03am

I bought the Best Buy refurb of the XBA-3iP, and owning both it and the XBA-1, I have to say it feels like a more refined version of the XBA-1, like it's fully achieving the sound the XBA-1 is going for.  I'm not sure I would have been thrilled with it at $300, but at $75 it's an absolute steal, easily the best IEM deal since the $90 TF10.
 

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post #27 of 27
5/2/13 at 5:44am
I don't know if there is a term for this, but I totally dig how a new set of phones shines on things I've never heard before. Being a classically trained musician has taught me to be aware and now Sony is doing the same! Looking forward to the post burn in sound on these guys!
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