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Hello! I'm new here! Nice to meet you!
As the title stated, I just joined this forum today and wish to greet you guys here! In the same time, I don't think I have much experiences in this field so I might be a little annoying for asking a lot of thing which I don't know >. As a matter of fact, which can be skipped to next paragraph...- Iroaseta
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The "What IEM thread" to end all "What IEM threads" (BUDGET EDITION)
As per the title, pick your poison. Would be nice for you to rank them the top 3, with a little description of why you have chosen the particular IEM. List of options as follows; MH1 SHE35xx Monoprice 8320 JVC HA-FX40 XBA-1 VDS1(S) GR99 GR02 BE VC02 R1 M1 M5 Options selected...- MastermindJapan
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xba ip1 vs superfi 4vi
Title says it all. Concerning the build, sound, cord, remote, and whatever thing you can come up with I'm a bass person, since I break, but I still care about mids and highs and I'm looking for the perfect pair to listen to :D Thanks- bananalumpia
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XBA-1 vs MH1C vs Sony MDRXB60EX
Which is the most superior? Is there a headphone in similar price range that is better?- asingh
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Iphone only, no amp, am I not giving my IEMS justice?
I have had the RE0, R50, ETY, and now have the XBA-1 and 3, I am now wanting the MDREX1000 which would be the highest class iem I buy, am I not doing them justice using my iPhone 5, should I get an amp? I almost feel bad. I certainly like the sound my XBA3 produces and it blows away my previous...- kevms89
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Messed up jack or cable?
My Sony xba3's are acting up, when I plug them in my iphone I have to twist the jack around for the sound to be ok and the microphone and buttons work at random, sucks man. Im getting the re400 (no mic ill miss...) so im not too worried but any ideas what the issue could be here? I wanted to...- kevms89
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Is it me or does Sony have the shortest warranty on earth
I just bought the Sony XBA H3 on amazon and i looked at the warranty paper and its only 90 days... What... Why would I pay for a couple hundred dollar IEM with a 90 day warranty while everyone else selling around this price is atleast 2 years. I might just return it just because of this and get a...- TealRice
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Xba-1 for sub 20 usd
Im a long time lurker but new found head fi-er and im wondering if getting a set of xba-1s for 17 usd worth it?- dig1t
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Japan exclusive products
Hi, I'm a new head-fi user who just started loving good audio and IEMs. I used to be a fan of a red B type brand which is behind me now. What started me in interest of good audio products is the purchase of monster turbines last august which I still use and love. I also got some XBA-1ip which I...- theIEMguy
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IEM decision
couldnt find a thread that really helped plus im new so kinda bad at it. I have $50 to spend on new IEMs I listen to bands like Pierce The veil, escape the fate suicide silence, memphis may fire, and alesana I had the klipsch S3 but the problem i had was that the bass was barely audible...- drfuzyballs
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[Review] Sony MDR - XBA 1 with Comply S400 tips
This is my first review, so go easy guys! I have been using the Sony XBA 1 IEMs for about 6 months, now, about a month ago I picked up some of the aforementioned comply foam tips. Without them, the bass is accurate, but a little light, and the treble is very pronounced, bordering on harsh...- razor5cl
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Iem for workout ~100$
I'm considering a set of Iem for workout ~100$ and I'm looking at: sennheiser ocx685i sennheiser cx680 sennheiser cx980(I own it but it's very hard to get a seal wih silicone because with foamy and when I became sweat the foam fell apart!) sennheiser ocx880 sony xb90ex(I own it but...- minhquancanon7d
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should i go for sony mdr ex220lp?
I'm thinking of buying the Sony Mdr ex220lp : http://www.sony.co.in/product/mdrex220lp Should i go for it or should i look at any other options of similar price bracket?- ritvik93
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Are my earphones blown? (Sony XBA-1)
I've recently purchased a pair of Sony's XBA-1, after going through some reviews on them. Decent set given the price, very interesting sounding for a non-audiophile like myself. However, noticed some "problems" lately while listening to Alt-J's "An Awesome Wave". It seems that on a particular...- rroflyc
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Recommendations For Better Headphone of Sony MDR EX-50
This is my first post on this forum so if I did something wrong please let me know, thank you! Ok so right now I have a pair of Sony MDR-EX50's and I've been looking around for in-ears that will be able to surpass these headphones without sacrifising my dollars. I am willing to spend no...- Snyper0012
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How is the jump from Sony XBA-1 to XBA-3?
I just got the 1's and for $100 am extremely impressed! I hear the 3's are the best of the bunch, how big is the gap in SQ between all 4?- kevms89
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Ultimate Ears 600(superfi 5) vs Sony XBA-1 and Ultimate Ears 700 vs Sony XBA-2
Hi I am looking for a new pair of IEM's to replace my now broken Sennheiser CX300's. I'm looking to upgrade to a Balanced Armature design. My question is which out of the duel driver options and single driver options is the better one? Is it worth paying an extra $25 for the UE600...- joshuadc96
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How's black friday shopping, everyone? especially with earphone / headphone! :)
I purchased a Sony XBA-1 from bestbuy for 30 bucks (34 with tax), and it was priced for $80 w/o tax. I bought it since it got big price cut, and wanted to try the sound of entry-level BA earphone. I own Westone 4, love it but too scared to use it everyday because it could break. Although it...- Gandasaputra
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klipsch s4i vs sony xba-1 vs beats tour
I'm looking for some new in ear headphones for under 100 dollars. The above listed are the ones that have risen to the top in my searching so far (I have also considered monster turbines and Phiatons so those are up for discussion as well). Right now I am leaning toward the klipsch just by what...- intr3pid
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IEM's for electronic/house music under $100
As stated in the title, I'm looking for a pair of iem's for under $100 preferably ~80. I generally listen to progressive house, electro, dubstep and would like some suggestions for iems that have more punchy or tight bass with crisp highs as well. Also, I live in Australia, so prices may be a...- Fr0z3nbear
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Will my Blackberry 9700 be enough?
I own a Blackberry Bold and was wondering if anyone knows if its ouput is okay for standard MP3's (average 6000 kb) and an Xba-4? thanks H2O and Eddie for the advice on the Sansa Clip! =))- ElusiveEddie
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Best IEM Under $50 For Smartphones
In the search for a great IEM with inline mic under $50 I've come up with a shortlist. I'd love to see what the audiophiles prefer to use with their smartphones on the go. Please feel free to add any not included here. Thanks!- goldfilm
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Need something better than the re0 under $100.
I had the re0 as many had raved out them on here, they were solid but I wasnt blown away by them, its not like they changed how I heard my music (which is what I have been looking for forever), now I just have some cheap senn's (cx475) and have been wanting something new for a long time, I want...- kevms89
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Sony XBA Series Review and Comparison (XBA-1, 2, 3, 4)
Hi everyone! This is a review and side-by-side comparison of the XBA IEMs from Sony (1, 2, 3 and 4). I am new to Sony’s headphones and IEMs and have never heard any of Sony’s audio products before the arrival of the XBAs so I am really, really excited. Since the XBAs are Sony's first shot into...- nikp
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