Quote:   I agree with Bokyung. I don't understand why all the bashing when the xba-4 sounds totally fine. Source: iphone 4s no amp as my T3 didn't change the EQ much, so no point in using one. Eartips: reverse comply - great fit without any distortion to the treble. Bass is pleantiful...

@ digital analog   I am also using the comply tips for my 4sl but I insert them backwards. I find that the foam doesn't fold up this way and it does not block the highs. It doesn't alter the SQ in anyway.   That's the only way I use the complys with my iems.   The stock tips are...

I have not tried to wear them over the ear yet, so I cannot tell you. I just wear them down.   They are big, but not out of the way, sticking out big. They are easier to fit than the MD's and the Orto's.   I don't have any fit issues yet. I use the stock tips M size that comes with the...

@ digital freak   I do not find the XBA-4's bass to be overpowering at all. The bass is tight and controlled with good extension and good punch. They are unlike the ie 8's where I find the bass to be overpowering at times, mudding up the mids. The bass is tight, quick and controlled, good...

By imaging precision you mean .... clarity?? I'm sorry but I am really not good at describing as I am rather new to post on headfi.   Anyhow, I don't have the EX 1000 anymore, so I am trying to compare from my memory. I do have the FX-700 which I think is pretty close to the EX-1000. XBA-4...

I don't have the EX-1000 anymore, so I am just trying to compare them from my memory.   I also enjoyed the SQ of the EX 1000. However, since I use my iems mostly for my daily commute, I didn't find them too appealing. The EX 1000 do not isolate very well and they are rather big. They are not...

The J-cord has an I-plug while the extension has a L jack

I have uploaded some pics below.     I'm not good at describing sound but the treble for the 3's is a little grainy in my opinion - similar to Ortos. The 4's are very natural and clear not grainy

After a weekend with the XBA 4 and also after comparing them to the XBA 3, I definitely prefer the 4's.   They are big but not huge. I have middle sizes ears, I think. I usually use the M size for most of the tips - Sony hybrids, comply's and so on, so I think my ears are average. They are...

I received mine, XBA-4 yesterday and I would just like to share some thoughts.   I have never posted before, so I'm not sure if I am any good at doing this.   I am comparing the XBA-4 with the other iems I have; Miles Davies, FX-700, IE 8, IE 7, Ortofons EQ-7. I am not a fan of BA as I...