Hi, i need some headphones or earphones for the price listed in the post title(about $150 - $220).   I mostly listen to music from the 80's such as Paul Simon and Nanci Griffith. i am driving it form my HTC one x and don't want an amp. they need to be portable to an extent but i don't really...

I have been using a new set of MDR-7550 that replaced my Shures 320. I have to say that they are a definitive improvment and I can be happier with them.  Burn in is still under way though I have noticed the top end has smoothed out over time as most other users have commented.  I am very...

Hi Guys, since I havent seen a post with a properly review or impressions of the new XBA 3 SL from sony, and I just bought one myself 3 days ago here in Japan, I decided to post here my impressions so far:   1) Where I came from: Well, Now I have been listening 3 headphones (I had others...

I love my 262 for different kind of music.  However, they shine when amped with my E6, which I plan to upgrade soon anyway with maybe E17. However, in some kind of music, I would like a lil bit more bass but without losing too much of detail :/   Would XBA-3 be a good upgrade over the...

Can you help me compare these iems ? please.

hi guys, I'm stuck in a dilemma as im experiencing great difficulty choosing between the Sony xba-3 and shure se425. I listen to mainly pop and alternative rock and also a little bit of everything else :) if I want a more natural sounding earphone with a relatively wider soundstage, which one...

I'm looking for earphones under $150 (new). I've been out of the game for many years, but I really like Sony earphones from previous experience.....I'm not looking for accurate monitors, I'm looking for earphones that make music sound good. I have a sony mp3 player A728.   How's XBA-3s for...

is sony xba-3 worth to buy?? or other any better ones? (budget $300)

Hi guys   I would like to give a go at this Sony model.   However I am in doubt of something.   - the XBA-3 has the cable running down on the left side instead of the center - the XBA-3IP has the cable running down on center because of the ipod control pad   I don´t really like...

Hi!  I want to buy some iem, and right now my choices are between this ones, Sony XBA 3 and Shure SE215,I can fet  Both of them for the same price, so i dont know which one to pick, I listen to Rock, Alternative Stuff, I like the bass thing but not over exposed, Also, i would like to use it...

Hi guys,   I am having difficulty deciding between Shure SE425 and Sony XBA-3  I prefer a neutral sound and I listen mainly to pop, alternative rock and a little bit of everything else.    Is there a better IEM with good sound isolation and minimal microphonics that can meet my needs...

Hi all,   I'm relatively new to IEMs and looking for a pair for portable use (preferably one that can sound great straight out of the Ipod 5.5 Gen). I currently own a pair of Spider TinyEar and for the retail price they sound great but I want to explore what is out there if I go further up...

Hi guys,   I am having difficulty deciding between Shure SE425 and Sony XBA-3  I prefer a neutral sound and I listen mainly to pop, alternative rock and a little bit of everything else.    Is there a better IEM with good sound isolation and minimal microphonics that can meet my needs...

I bought my Sony XBA-3 last September and it was faulty from the beginning. After 2-3 hours of continuous play, the right side would fade out and eventually go silent. I put up with this because my commute is ~2 hours and there are no IEMs allowed in the office, maybe once a month I had so much...

Hi guys,   I know the MDRs have been reviewed and I've seen reviews the XBA range on other sites but as with anything new it's always nice to compare them with what has gone before.  Now I don't want a comparison just for the sake of it because I'm actually contemplating buying one of these...

Another rookie who just joined looking for some feedback.  I have been looking at IEMs with a ceiling of $150 and have narrowed my choices down to the XBA-3 and EPH 100.  There is a $15 difference in price so am not concerned with the latter being a little more expensive.  I'm looking for a...

XBA 3 VS XBA 30 VS XBA 40 I sought out to upgrade from my HF5s which held me down for a good couple of years. I wanted something that was very different from the HF5s (non-analytical/cold - warmer, fun sounding) and needed something that had minimal sound leakage since I will be primarily...

Recently got a new XBA-3 from Amazon. The right earpiece buzzes at certain frequencies when the volume is loud. I think it has to do with the bass but I am not sure. What could it be? Anyone else have this?

Hi friends, as the title suggests, i am quite confused. These would be my first pair of expensive headphone and would like to know what suits me best. Shure se215 vs Sony XBA-3 vs Philips SHE9850.(These are the only ones available in my part of the world, so please dont suggest me any others) I...

Hi all! Some days ago i lost my vsonic gr06 and i'm here looking for some advices for my next purchase... I'll start saying that I found gr06's mids too forward with some songs like they overwhelm other frequencies, in particular with hip hop or rap tracks and that I was hearing sibilance...

Hello world. Making my first high end IEM purchase here. Been doing a lot of research and narrowed it down to the two mentioned above. I realise that both have very different sound signatures. Because from what was described in other reviews and what not, I like both kinds of sound signatures...

My parents bought me Sony XBA-3s for $280 which is a total rip off at that price .....   They've agreed to return and get more bang for buck lolz   http://www.amazon.com/Grado-GR8-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B002QL3CX8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top   http://www.heiraudio.com/article_177.html  ...

I just got the 1's and for $100 am extremely impressed! I hear the 3's are the best of the bunch, how big is the gap in SQ between all 4?

Read more here, including the quoted post: http://www.head-fi.org/t/608447/sony-xba-series-review-and-comparison-xba-1-2-3-4/90#post_8899924   Is this due to reaching the limits of the XBA-3 or the iPod touch?

Hi, This is my first post here and I'm looking to buy in-ear headphones and would like some advice.  The ones that I am strongly considering are: Edit: I narrowed down the list to my favorite 3 Monster Turbine PRO Copper  Klipsch Image X10i, (would prefer X10, but discontinued) Sony XBA 3...