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  1. mer

    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    I agree, although quite rare, I do find headphones sometimes deliver a better experience than speakers. I don't want to compare them, since as you say it's personal and about mood too and song dependant, but I can and I will do. I just don't see any reason to listen to IEMs ( or fullsized...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    To be honest, I was really tempted to buy the z5 and I know it's a better headphone but the reason it's a better headphone and more airy is not only tuning or materials but also it's big and hard to drive and it sounds better because it leaks and doesn't isolate as good. My fidelio s2 also...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Yes, the xba-n3 is amazing, listening to this is just wow everything is perfect, the n3 has amazing controlled deep bass :
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    When I a/b'ed I was ready to buy the N1, the only difference I could detect for half an hour was that the n3 goes deeper ( I don't feel 80hz are more pronounced at n1 vs n3 , just 30hz recessed, if the 80hz were boosted compared to n3 then the kick drum would hit harder ( would be louder ) and...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    TheMIndFreak : Spot on, mate :) I use EQ to fix the "V" signature , which is not really V... I boost 30hz and 60hz 14khz and I recess 4-10khz for a more `----__- signature. I love them, I found them magic.
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    I bought mine in Barcelona, Spain from authorized Sony seller and it didn't have the sticker. For sure, it's real.
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    Head-Fi Basshead IEM thread (lists page 1)

    Or so they think ;) :) :) :)
  8. mer

    Cayin N3 Hi-Res DAP with AKM4490 DAC, apt-X Bluetooth, and Line, USB & Coax Out for $150

    Jesus Christ. I have many usb-c cables. Thanks for the tip.
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    Head-Fi Basshead IEM thread (lists page 1)

    Not to sound like a dick but why do we see audeze and Telefunken in this thread and hear things like "They go deep and have the tightest bass of all my headphones but don't pound hard compared to my HD650" ? This is the basshead -IEM- thread! The hd650 shouldnt even be mentioned in any basshead...
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    Cayin N3 Hi-Res DAP with AKM4490 DAC, apt-X Bluetooth, and Line, USB & Coax Out for $150

    Why does the N3 start to create cracking/popping noise when on usb dac after a while and then disconnects and then says usb unrecognized device until I restart the computer ? Is it a power issue ? I've tried all usb dacs mode including slowest/safest and I've tried with 2 computers straight from...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Awesome, many many thanks, that doesn't sound as bad as I was hoping so I don't have to buy it but I'll guess I have to buy it :)
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Yes I just listened to the 2nd recording and I don't hear anything.. My coworkers sit around at least a meter from me and while commuting I usually have people's head around 40-50cm. They complain a lot with my fidelio s2 and I also had complains with the xb90ex But I would trust the microphone...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Thanks! That's pretty horrible and pretty much unusable at basshead levels at office environment... Such a shame, I was ready to pull the trigger on the z5... damn! PS You are wearing the z5 sealed in your ear, yes ? :D You are not recording while the IEM is playing on the desk, yes ? That's...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    what about leak ? Will my coworker be able to tell the song ? tell the genre ? or only hear the beat ? Im talking about loud levels.. For example with sennheiser they can tell the song, with fidelio s2 open IEM they can tell the genre, with xb90ex they hardly hear the beat at basshead levels...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Yes I totally agree what you say with the graphs... I think no matter how good is the sound it will be no good for me if I want to use it portable in busy streets and in the office.. I don't mind high levels, I just hate readjusting when I walk and I hate leaking sound in the office since I...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Haha, I might get it at one point but all this talking that z5's isolation and leaking and comfort for outdoors is not as good as the n3... I don't think I will ever get it... I really use IEM at office and outdoors and if the z5 is not good at either of those , I don't think have any reason to...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    :) :) :ksc75smile::o2smile::sparkling_heart::green_heart::heart::heart_exclamation::heartbeat::hearts::o2smile::o2smile::o2smile::o2smile: :L3000::L3000::L3000::L3000::L3000::L3000::L3000: ( I changed my avatar to show my love for N3 :) )
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Yes this space sound crap really works ! sony magic! Enjoy :) Now let's all put the volume up and mooooOOooove!!!! ( this is the stuff the xba n3 is tuned for :wink: ) 100% Japanese musicality tuning. Masters
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    I've never tried it the sbh80 but , generally, these microdrivers can't really take the power I need,they start to distort too easily when pushed...but I don't like to judge without really trying... and plus I don't use bluetooth.. but thanks for the tip. I want to try those spinfits, since I...
  20. mer

    Headphones for metal music - ultimate solution

    Cayin N3 + sony xba-n3 ( IEM) or Yamaha Pro 500 ( headphones - 50mm dynamic driver ) + opeth/dimmu borgir/arcturus/mayhem/in flames/orange goblin = :L3000:
  21. mer

    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    If it gets pushed out it means you are using too big of a size and for sure wrong fit with n3 ! If the big blue silicon gets pushed out you might want to try the orange comfort or the green silicons ? I know its much smaller but thats how is the n3 supposed to be worn . The N3 is supposed to be...
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    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    All the best! Today I listened to deep summer house EQ'ed like below and it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G . Words can't describe... Unique experience with headphones and generally in some ways it's even better than cheap 2.1 ( below 1k usd ) speakers ... sets new benchmark for me.. :) So enjoyable... magic...
  23. mer

    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Not the case with the samsung s7 though...
  24. mer

    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    I choose dap ( cayin n3 ) instead of lg g6 for many reasons : 1) Battery, now my phone lasts 4 days instead of half day and my mp3 players lasts at least a day at high gain @ 130mw output ( try this with g6, wait you can't , there is not so much power . 2) High impedance mode to get the most...
  25. mer

    Sony XBA-N3AP and XBA-N1AP — Impressions thread

    Sony n1 is only 79.99 pounds today at amazon uk ... what a steal :) Yes, I also find everything changes with a bad seal and I can see someone not enjoying it with an improper seal. I also don't understand this 10khz is hurting me, I don't get anything remotely like that with n3, I agree with...
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