So i bought the pistons 3 a week ago. The unboxing experience was stellar just like the older version, I was slightly disappointed that the chocolate smell was not present. Oh Well!!
Build Quality:
Build Quality is really good in my opinion. The braided cable feels durable and the strain reliefs seem adequete. I know that these are not made of metal, but I'm perfectly happy with the matte black plastic material. It has that understated look that i really like. You get three extra eartips at small, medium and large.
Comfort & Fit:
I think this is the most significant improvement from the previous version. It fits a lot better, like a loooot better. The P2 used to graze my ear at times, the P3 are perfect though. The cable does let out some audible wind noise quite a bit though. Isolation is decent, not as good as my RHA MA750i ( which is goes around your ear)
Sound Quality:
The sound quality is better in all aspects when compared to the Pistons 2. The Mids are no longer recessed which i really like. The Bass is tighter and punchier and the highs are not sibilant. This results in a really natural sounding and pleasing sound signature which sounds more fuller and neutralish when compares to the P2. The Soundstage, seperation and details are also higher.
When compared to the pricier Sennheiser CX 3, the CX 3 is technically superior with more detail, soundstage and punchier bass, but i prefer the natural sound signature of the pistons 3 over the V shaped signature of the CX 3 the mids of which are quite recessed. The build quality also seems better than the CX 3, so i found myself listening to the pistons 3 more.
Conclusion:
Overall the new Xiaomi IEM's offer fantastic value which punches way above its price range in sound and build quality. Another Giant Killer, Well done Xiaomi!!
Build Quality:
Build Quality is really good in my opinion. The braided cable feels durable and the strain reliefs seem adequete. I know that these are not made of metal, but I'm perfectly happy with the matte black plastic material. It has that understated look that i really like. You get three extra eartips at small, medium and large.
Comfort & Fit:
I think this is the most significant improvement from the previous version. It fits a lot better, like a loooot better. The P2 used to graze my ear at times, the P3 are perfect though. The cable does let out some audible wind noise quite a bit though. Isolation is decent, not as good as my RHA MA750i ( which is goes around your ear)
Sound Quality:
The sound quality is better in all aspects when compared to the Pistons 2. The Mids are no longer recessed which i really like. The Bass is tighter and punchier and the highs are not sibilant. This results in a really natural sounding and pleasing sound signature which sounds more fuller and neutralish when compares to the P2. The Soundstage, seperation and details are also higher.
When compared to the pricier Sennheiser CX 3, the CX 3 is technically superior with more detail, soundstage and punchier bass, but i prefer the natural sound signature of the pistons 3 over the V shaped signature of the CX 3 the mids of which are quite recessed. The build quality also seems better than the CX 3, so i found myself listening to the pistons 3 more.
Conclusion:
Overall the new Xiaomi IEM's offer fantastic value which punches way above its price range in sound and build quality. Another Giant Killer, Well done Xiaomi!!