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Sony XBA-H1 and XBA-H3 Hybrid Dynamic and BA IEM
Oct 31, 2013 at 12:20 PM Post #991 of 3,257
Hey, could anyone help me in deciding whether to go for H1 or not..
will the H1 be a good upgrade over my xb90ex overall, considering i got my 90s for just $50 and getting the H1 for around $110? .. almost double. how would the soundstage be compared to xb90s?
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 2:03 PM Post #994 of 3,257
Bright sounding and analytical dac/amp does wonders for the H1s. The Yulong D100 and a bass-shy hifimediy android sabre dac.



These are the tips I'm using that came packaged with the RE400 (not in the retail packaging but in the shipping box, which i take hifiman are now shipping with their orders). If someone can name what they are to help other people looking to try different tips, to me these take away some warmth bringing out the mids and treble while keeping the bass.

 
Oct 31, 2013 at 3:44 PM Post #995 of 3,257
One thing I'm curious about is how the H1 and H3 will sound like through Sony's HD Audio DAC/AMPs, as seen in the pics from CANJAm2013
 

 
Maybe this combo is the magic ticket.
Would any of the H3 owners get to chance a listen? @kms108 @james444 
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 3:54 PM Post #996 of 3,257
I have xb90ex n i like them a lot. i need more wider n bit bigger soundstage. I know this sounds crazy but should i get H1 or xb900full size headphone? Included this coz i'hv heard some top iems do perform as gud as headphones and they are almost similarly priced. Xb900s are even a bit cheaper @$90 and H1 at $110.
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 4:41 PM Post #998 of 3,257
saurabh said:
I have xb90ex n i like them a lot. i need more wider n bit bigger soundstage. I know this sounds crazy but should i get H1 or xb900full size headphone? Included this coz i'hv heard some top iems do perform as gud as headphones and they are almost similarly priced. Xb900s are even a bit cheaper @$90 and H1 at $110.
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Does it have to be a Sony? Have you checked the DUNU DN-1000? Might just be the one you're looking for...
http://www.head-fi.org/t/681435/dunu-dn-1000-dunus-hybrid-iem-appreciation-thread
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 5:10 PM Post #1,000 of 3,257
Received my H3's from Amazon today.  Luckily I managed to snag them at the £220 price they had a couple of weeks ago.  Anyway, my current IEM's are Sony XB90EX and these are a massive step up in every way.  Better soundstage and better clarity.  Bass is very similar in terms of quantity but slightly less boomy, and yes I do like lots of bass. In fact going back to the 90's I'd say they sound positively harsh in comparison.  This is all without any burn in and just 20 minutes of listening. 
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 5:19 PM Post #1,001 of 3,257
soundsgoodtome said:
  Where does one buy the H1 for $110? The going rate here in the US seem to be $149
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India 
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. The launch price is 6990Rs = 112$
But its available on eBay.in with warranty for 104$ (local delivery only I believe)
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 5:21 PM Post #1,002 of 3,257
amf123 said:
  Received my H3's from Amazon today.  Luckily I managed to snag them at the £220 price they had a couple of weeks ago.  Anyway, my current IEM's are Sony XB90EX and these are a massive step up in every way.  Better soundstage and better clarity.  Bass is very similar in terms of quantity but slightly less boomy, and yes I do like lots of bass. In fact going back to the 90's I'd say they sound positively harsh in comparison.  This is all without any burn in and just 20 minutes of listening. 
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Thanks for that. It answered a burning question!
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 5:26 PM Post #1,003 of 3,257
amf123 said:
  Received my H3's from Amazon today.  Luckily I managed to snag them at the £220 price they had a couple of weeks ago.  Anyway, my current IEM's are Sony XB90EX and these are a massive step up in every way.  Better soundstage and better clarity.  Bass is very similar in terms of quantity but slightly less boomy, and yes I do like lots of bass. In fact going back to the 90's I'd say they sound positively harsh in comparison.  This is all without any burn in and just 20 minutes of listening. 
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that sounds great, the xb90 are not so refined but have unbeatable bass. how does the h1 fit in the scheme?
 
Oct 31, 2013 at 5:43 PM Post #1,005 of 3,257
soundsgoodtome said:
 

Different release prices I see. I guess it's not the first with currency rates
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If anything its an indication of the price it will settle at after a while.
The XBA-3 was launched in India for 130$ (later available for 110$)
 
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