Welcome to the review of wireless + Wired High resolution in ear monitors Advanced Model 3.
Disclaimer:
This headphones were a sample provided by Advanced team for my review. I am not affiliated with M4 in anyway or getting any financial assistance from Advanced team for my review.
About me:
I am an electronics engineer and a Product analyst (Software Industry) by profession. My undying love for music and hunt for new headphones in market has lead to own below
Fiio X1 player
Fiio A3 Amp
Shure SE215 in ear
audio technica ath-m40x
Harman Kardon IENC in ear
Harman Kardon AE in ear
JBL TMG81BL Tim McGraw Artist Series On Ear Headphones
Knowledge Zenith (KZ) ED9 in ear
AKG K451 on ear
Velodyne vleve
Klipsch R6
Samson Professional SR950 Closed Back Headphones
KZ ATE Copper Driver Ear Hook HiFi in Ear Earphone Sport Headphones for Running with Foam Eartips with Microphone
Advanced M4
+ Advanced Model M3
About Advanced https://www.adv-sound.com/
Accessories
It is solidly built. None of the components look or feel cheap. Transparent housings which can be switched between Wireless and Wired cable easily. Both wireless and Wired cables feels good in hand.
Rock solid Carry case. Color co-ordinated Charging cable and Memory foam tips. I really could not find any compromise in the build quality.
Score: 5/5
Really??? When it comes to accessories, Advanced team is really generous, You are getting a pair of Wired and Wireless MMCX cables, 3 pairs of memory ear foam tips (S, M and L), 3 pair of Silicone tips (S, M and L), 1 Premium carrying pouch (they really mean that premium word), 1 Micro USB charging cable.
(Rough Math - 3 pair of Memory foam tips (10-15$), MMCX wired cable with Microphone (25-30$), Carry case (20$ for sure).. Even with Minimum pricing the accessories easily add 50$. I am a business/Product Analyst and most of my analysis are based on ROI (return on Investment), fellas you already got your money back, they currently offering it for 79$)
Score 5/5
The housings are very light and you don't feel it while wearing it and memory foam tips are always there to offer the comfort.
The volume control and Mike unit is designed like a pendant and looks cool when you wearing bright colored T-shirts.
Detachable housings
Score: 5/5
The important Part.
Wireless Mode:
I have used Jay Bird X2, Rambotech S5, Rambotech X1, LG Tone Pro and Moto Surround. Wireless earphones offer portability but the compromise is loss in sound detail (There will always be loss in transmission in wireless mode). I was expecting similar experience with Model 3 in wireless mode. I was quite surprised while listening to Soft Rock.
Model M3 offers a lot of detail. Soft Rock was a pleasure playing it from Spotify, This baby got plenty of Juice. You will love the experience.
When you read Model 3 features on advanced audio site, you can notice,
Hi-Res Audio Certified | What does it mean?
Advanced Model 3 in-ear monitors are certified by the prestigious Japan Audio Society (JAS) to produce frequency over 40,000Hz making it an essential part of high resolution audio (96kHz/24-bit) listening experience.
Unless you have a right source (Flac Music files) and a High Resolution player (Tried and Tested Fiio X1 in my case), Human ear can hardly differentiate between high resolution and MP3 sounds (Sometimes you do notice the muffles).
When Paired with Fiio X1 and Flac Files, Model 3 you will realize it truly is high resolution earphones. The Bass is tight and Controlled, Mid range is smooth and beautiful (If you like female vocals then you are here for a treat), Highs are easy on the ears (M4 I could notice some distortion at highs). The Sound stage is spacious and points out the placement of instruments. Out of all the in ear headphones I have experienced none can match the sound this pair reproduces.
Score 4.5/5
Score 4/5
Score 5/5
Score 4.5/5
You have a solidly built, beautifully sounding wireless/Wired in ear monitors for 79$. If anyone ask me for a good in ear monitors my suggestion will be Model 3. You will not be disappointed.
https://www.adv-sound.com/collections/all-collection/products/model-3
Score 4.5/5
Disclaimer:
This headphones were a sample provided by Advanced team for my review. I am not affiliated with M4 in anyway or getting any financial assistance from Advanced team for my review.
About me:
I am an electronics engineer and a Product analyst (Software Industry) by profession. My undying love for music and hunt for new headphones in market has lead to own below
Fiio X1 player
Fiio A3 Amp
Shure SE215 in ear
audio technica ath-m40x
Harman Kardon IENC in ear
Harman Kardon AE in ear
JBL TMG81BL Tim McGraw Artist Series On Ear Headphones
Knowledge Zenith (KZ) ED9 in ear
AKG K451 on ear
Velodyne vleve
Klipsch R6
Samson Professional SR950 Closed Back Headphones
KZ ATE Copper Driver Ear Hook HiFi in Ear Earphone Sport Headphones for Running with Foam Eartips with Microphone
Advanced M4
+ Advanced Model M3
About Advanced https://www.adv-sound.com/
Some real Life pictures
Packing
What it contains
Accessories
- 1 MMCX Bluetooth cable (wireless)
- 1 MMCX 3.5mm cable (wired)
- 3 pairs of green memory foam tips
- 3 pairs of black silicone tips
- 1 premium carrying pouch
- 1 microUSB charging cable
Technical Specifications
Driver Unit | Custom Tuned Single Dynamic Drivers |
Impedance | 16 Ohm+/-15% |
Sensitivity | 100dB+/-3dB at 1kHz |
Frequency Response | Super Wideband 20Hz – 40kHz |
Music/talk Time (Wireless) | up to 5 hours |
Charging Time | 1.5 hours |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 + aptX® |
Connection Distance | 10m (33ft) |
Input Port | MicroUSB, DC 5V/60mA |
Working Current | 10-19mA |
Voltage | 3.7V |
Cord length (Wired) | 1.2M |
Plug (Wired) | 3.5mm Gold Plated |
Build Quality
M4 was the first model launched by Advanced team and they have set a new benchmark in build quality of in ear monitors and in Model 3 the tradition continues. They offer 3 year warranty(I am not sure, which else electronics product has been offered a 3 year warranty, I am an electronics engineer and surely I will not offer that kind of warranty ) on their products, including Model 3 and once anyone feel the headphones in their hand, they will understand why.It is solidly built. None of the components look or feel cheap. Transparent housings which can be switched between Wireless and Wired cable easily. Both wireless and Wired cables feels good in hand.
Rock solid Carry case. Color co-ordinated Charging cable and Memory foam tips. I really could not find any compromise in the build quality.
Score: 5/5
Accessories
- 1 MMCX Bluetooth cable (wireless)
- 1 MMCX 3.5mm cable (wired)
- 3 pairs of green memory foam tips
- 3 pairs of black silicone tips
- 1 premium carrying pouch
- 1 microUSB charging cable
Really??? When it comes to accessories, Advanced team is really generous, You are getting a pair of Wired and Wireless MMCX cables, 3 pairs of memory ear foam tips (S, M and L), 3 pair of Silicone tips (S, M and L), 1 Premium carrying pouch (they really mean that premium word), 1 Micro USB charging cable.
(Rough Math - 3 pair of Memory foam tips (10-15$), MMCX wired cable with Microphone (25-30$), Carry case (20$ for sure).. Even with Minimum pricing the accessories easily add 50$. I am a business/Product Analyst and most of my analysis are based on ROI (return on Investment), fellas you already got your money back, they currently offering it for 79$)
Score 5/5
Comfort and Design
If I am not wrong, the design team is putting extra hours at Advanced office. To make sure, it does not pop out while running or exercising these guys have added an extra tube to the end of wireless cable. Clever ha!The housings are very light and you don't feel it while wearing it and memory foam tips are always there to offer the comfort.
The volume control and Mike unit is designed like a pendant and looks cool when you wearing bright colored T-shirts.
Detachable housings
Score: 5/5
The important Part.
Sound
For testing Purpose I played close to 4.5 hours of Soft Rock from Spotify on my iphone 6s+ in wireless mode and 7 hours Lossless music (Flac) from Fiio X1 (Best audiophile voice collection from 1993 to 2011) in wired mode.Wireless Mode:
I have used Jay Bird X2, Rambotech S5, Rambotech X1, LG Tone Pro and Moto Surround. Wireless earphones offer portability but the compromise is loss in sound detail (There will always be loss in transmission in wireless mode). I was expecting similar experience with Model 3 in wireless mode. I was quite surprised while listening to Soft Rock.
Model M3 offers a lot of detail. Soft Rock was a pleasure playing it from Spotify, This baby got plenty of Juice. You will love the experience.
When you read Model 3 features on advanced audio site, you can notice,
Hi-Res Audio Certified | What does it mean?
Advanced Model 3 in-ear monitors are certified by the prestigious Japan Audio Society (JAS) to produce frequency over 40,000Hz making it an essential part of high resolution audio (96kHz/24-bit) listening experience.
Unless you have a right source (Flac Music files) and a High Resolution player (Tried and Tested Fiio X1 in my case), Human ear can hardly differentiate between high resolution and MP3 sounds (Sometimes you do notice the muffles).
When Paired with Fiio X1 and Flac Files, Model 3 you will realize it truly is high resolution earphones. The Bass is tight and Controlled, Mid range is smooth and beautiful (If you like female vocals then you are here for a treat), Highs are easy on the ears (M4 I could notice some distortion at highs). The Sound stage is spacious and points out the placement of instruments. Out of all the in ear headphones I have experienced none can match the sound this pair reproduces.
Score 4.5/5
Isolation
The memory foams offer good isolation. There are no sound leaks unless you are in heavily crowded area.Score 4/5
Battery
I have received 4 hours 47 minutes and 4 hours 56 minutes of battery life in my first 2 wireless mode use. The specs mention a battery life of 5 hours.Score 5/5
Mic
I have made calls during cycling and have taken couple of conference calls in wired mode. The other side parties could hear me clearly. No one really have complained.Score 4.5/5
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I am amazed at the Sound and build quality Model 3 offers, and to make the deal sweet you have plenty of accessories supplied with. There is no reason to dislike this. You ran out of battery, there is an option to change it to wired mode (The cable is free). You get more than you ask for. If you can see the score, Model 3 has passed with flying colors in all departments.You have a solidly built, beautifully sounding wireless/Wired in ear monitors for 79$. If anyone ask me for a good in ear monitors my suggestion will be Model 3. You will not be disappointed.
https://www.adv-sound.com/collections/all-collection/products/model-3
Score 4.5/5