Disclaimer:
I’d like to express my gratitude to JadeAudio for providing the free review sample for the JadeAudio EA3 tour.
I am not affiliated with any company or review site.
In this review.
I used the standard equipment of the JadeAudio EA3, the earphones were warmed up for 48 hours.
Specifications:
Hybrid system (1DD 13.6 mm, 1 BA Knowles 33518)
Sensitivity: 108dB (@ 1mW)
Frequency response: 5Hz - 40kHz
Impedence: 18Ω
Accessories:
Soft bag
Detachable 3.5 mm 0.78mm cable (2pin)
Silicone tips (Black and Red) of S/M/L sizes
Design:
EA3 is well assembled, its parts are of good quality; the cable is quite soft, its quality is also excellent, as well as all other Fiio cables.
Fit:
The seating is good in general, although the headphones extend slightly beyond the ears, they are still comfortable to wear.
Insulation:
The headphones have very good insulation. For the first time, being outside I didn’t have to increase the volume in the player, as I had to do with my other headphones. Every little sound and the bass could be heard well despite noisy traffic.
Source: LG G7 (Sabre ESS DAC), Audioquest Dragonfly Black, PC.
Sound:
In regards of timbre/tone EA3 has a V- or U-shaped feed, very neat in my opinion, with little emphasis in low and high frequencies. The sound is well balanced, it’s energetic and voluminous with good performance in any frequency range, the junction of the drivers is inaudible.
Low frequencies:
The bass is well structured, it might be not fast, but well worked through. The subbass could be heard well in the lower range, dynamic emitter effectively transmits this component.
The earphones are not bass-head, but at the same time the bass is on a good solid and deep level, it goes rather deep but doesn’t dominate nor overload the rest of the range. There is a good weight, density and hit. In my opinion bass as well as high frequencies are very well balanced and easily controlled.
Mid frequencies:
Mid frequencies are presented quite well, it is not an even middle, but they are not squandered nor clamped, they are simply less emphasized compared to low and high frequencies. In general, the resolution is at an average level.
High frequencies:
High frequencies of EA3 are of good quality, their nature and quantity are at a high level. Resolution, length and micro-details are all present and, important to note, without any sibilants. High frequencies are not tiring, they are present exactly in the necessary amount without excessive brightness, moreover, with good resolution thanks to the excellent driver from Knowles.
The width and deepness of an imaginary scene is slightly above average in my opinion, instruments in a musical part are determined quite accurately and are well positioned, which is not bad at all for a two-driver circuit.
The scene in the headphones is at a good level, there is a good volume, separate instruments could be heard well. The voices sound natural without any sharpness or constriction.
Comparisons:
Xiaomi Pro HD (1DD dual + 1 BA) - a generally brighter V-shaped feed, the bass is not so deep and less controllable, high frequencies are strongly emphasized, which on many recordings can be tiring. Middle range pinned more significantly than in EA3. EA3 has better technical features, such as presentation of small details, separation of instruments and sound stage. Insulation and fit are better in EA3.
Brainwavz B400 (4BA) - headphones with a disposition to darkness, bass is well defined but does not dominate, it is faster compared to EA3, but not so deep. In EA3, the bass is warmer with good subbass. Mid frequencies are slightly better in B400, they are present in large volumes and are not relegated to the background. As for high frequencies, the two headphones are approximately similar.
High frequencies in B400 both quantitatively and qualitatively present but not accented and slightly pushed back, thereby the feed is balanced. The scene and volume are slightly higher in B400, the insulation and fit are approximately similar to EA3
**** HQ6 (6VA) are bright and light-coloured compared to EA3 and Brainwavz B400, there is less bass, earphones fit and ear pads affect the sound a lot. The mid frequencies are emphasized more compared to EA3 and Brainwavz B400. High frequencies are quantitatively higher in **** HQ6, but at the same time they are too bright and tiring over time. Insulation and fit are better with EA3.
Conclusion:
JadeAudio EA3 is an excellent inexpensive IEM, it has good design parameters, a nice sound signature with excellent timbre, wide soundstage and good isolation. I consider them genre universal for almost any music.
I’d like to express my gratitude to JadeAudio for providing the free review sample for the JadeAudio EA3 tour.
I am not affiliated with any company or review site.
In this review.
I used the standard equipment of the JadeAudio EA3, the earphones were warmed up for 48 hours.
Specifications:
Hybrid system (1DD 13.6 mm, 1 BA Knowles 33518)
Sensitivity: 108dB (@ 1mW)
Frequency response: 5Hz - 40kHz
Impedence: 18Ω
Accessories:
Soft bag
Detachable 3.5 mm 0.78mm cable (2pin)
Silicone tips (Black and Red) of S/M/L sizes
Design:
EA3 is well assembled, its parts are of good quality; the cable is quite soft, its quality is also excellent, as well as all other Fiio cables.
Fit:
The seating is good in general, although the headphones extend slightly beyond the ears, they are still comfortable to wear.
Insulation:
The headphones have very good insulation. For the first time, being outside I didn’t have to increase the volume in the player, as I had to do with my other headphones. Every little sound and the bass could be heard well despite noisy traffic.
Source: LG G7 (Sabre ESS DAC), Audioquest Dragonfly Black, PC.
Sound:
In regards of timbre/tone EA3 has a V- or U-shaped feed, very neat in my opinion, with little emphasis in low and high frequencies. The sound is well balanced, it’s energetic and voluminous with good performance in any frequency range, the junction of the drivers is inaudible.
Low frequencies:
The bass is well structured, it might be not fast, but well worked through. The subbass could be heard well in the lower range, dynamic emitter effectively transmits this component.
The earphones are not bass-head, but at the same time the bass is on a good solid and deep level, it goes rather deep but doesn’t dominate nor overload the rest of the range. There is a good weight, density and hit. In my opinion bass as well as high frequencies are very well balanced and easily controlled.
Mid frequencies:
Mid frequencies are presented quite well, it is not an even middle, but they are not squandered nor clamped, they are simply less emphasized compared to low and high frequencies. In general, the resolution is at an average level.
High frequencies:
High frequencies of EA3 are of good quality, their nature and quantity are at a high level. Resolution, length and micro-details are all present and, important to note, without any sibilants. High frequencies are not tiring, they are present exactly in the necessary amount without excessive brightness, moreover, with good resolution thanks to the excellent driver from Knowles.
The width and deepness of an imaginary scene is slightly above average in my opinion, instruments in a musical part are determined quite accurately and are well positioned, which is not bad at all for a two-driver circuit.
The scene in the headphones is at a good level, there is a good volume, separate instruments could be heard well. The voices sound natural without any sharpness or constriction.
Comparisons:
Xiaomi Pro HD (1DD dual + 1 BA) - a generally brighter V-shaped feed, the bass is not so deep and less controllable, high frequencies are strongly emphasized, which on many recordings can be tiring. Middle range pinned more significantly than in EA3. EA3 has better technical features, such as presentation of small details, separation of instruments and sound stage. Insulation and fit are better in EA3.
Brainwavz B400 (4BA) - headphones with a disposition to darkness, bass is well defined but does not dominate, it is faster compared to EA3, but not so deep. In EA3, the bass is warmer with good subbass. Mid frequencies are slightly better in B400, they are present in large volumes and are not relegated to the background. As for high frequencies, the two headphones are approximately similar.
High frequencies in B400 both quantitatively and qualitatively present but not accented and slightly pushed back, thereby the feed is balanced. The scene and volume are slightly higher in B400, the insulation and fit are approximately similar to EA3
**** HQ6 (6VA) are bright and light-coloured compared to EA3 and Brainwavz B400, there is less bass, earphones fit and ear pads affect the sound a lot. The mid frequencies are emphasized more compared to EA3 and Brainwavz B400. High frequencies are quantitatively higher in **** HQ6, but at the same time they are too bright and tiring over time. Insulation and fit are better with EA3.
Conclusion:
JadeAudio EA3 is an excellent inexpensive IEM, it has good design parameters, a nice sound signature with excellent timbre, wide soundstage and good isolation. I consider them genre universal for almost any music.
