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...

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...

Yes, the xba-n3 is amazing, listening to this is just wow everything is perfect, the n3 has amazing controlled deep bass :

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...

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.

I bought mine in Barcelona, Spain from authorized Sony seller and it didn't have the sticker. For sure, it's real.

Or so they think ;) :) :) :)

Jesus Christ. I have many usb-c cables. Thanks for the tip.

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...

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...

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 :)

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...

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...

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...

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...