I owned a XBA-3 which got recently stolen and Im wanting a new IEM to replace it for portable use. I use a Denon AH-D2000 at home and would like a IEM with a similar sound signature albeit with more emphasis on the mids and tamed highs. Maybe I should say that I would like a more neutral...

Let me explain this quick, I've owned a triple-fi, an upgrade from my westone 2. Overall, I'm quite happy with the sound signature of tf10.    I have plan to upgrade my tf10 to sony xba-4, i've tested this earphone at store, but I can't say much since I listened to that only for less than 5...

Today I went to the Sony store at Century City here in LA to buy the XBA-4 earphone and I was prepared to pay $350 for it but when the sale person rang it up he said....wow price drop! I ended up paying $279 plus tax for it.   Not sure if it's a one day thing or local store special sale. If...

Was told they would not be released until Monday the 19th March. Yesterday a new pair arrived. After trying nearly every brand out there, these have a truly great sound. Only arrived about 20 hours, so still trying them out. Recently purchased Westone 4 & 5 's, then Ultimate Ears Triple Fi...

Any difference in sound? Anyone manage to try?

How is the amp in the latest 5th generation iPod touch? Will I need an amp to get the best quality with the Sony XBA-4 earphones? I read some past threads where it was said that with some earphones, there was no improvement with an amp when hooked-up to an iPhone/iPod.

Hello,   I just got a deal on the Sony XBA-4 and from what I've read it is quite picky regarding the source.  Currently I am going from my Macbook to a Firestone Audio Fubar III.   I am thinking of changing this to either a Sony DAP such as the NWZ-F805 or NWZ-Z1040 or getting a new...

Hi everyone.   I am currently using a set of Logitech UE 700s and have been wondering how they compare to the Shure SE425.

I have decided that due to my permanent chronic pain and neck problems, I am going to either use IEMs from now on (as there is no additional weight on the cervical spine), try the Stax portable unit (feather light) or go to speakers (in that order of preference). I would prefer not to go to...

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?

If there is one headphone you would like to wear to sleep what will that be?   It doesn't have to be best sounding but it must be comfortable, smooth and relaxing etc. It must be circumaural and closed back.   Any recommendation?   I use MS2i most of the time but it is hard to...

Hi guys. Firstly, I'd like to sorry for my English, if you don't understand something, just ask, I'll try to explain in some other way.   I'm looking for worthy IEMs for my set-up (Fuze->fiio e17 through lineout) around 300$ in pricerange. The preferences are... Well, I want to be able to...

Hey headfiers i am after a good iem that has a V shaped frequency curve, could you suggest me some?

I am planning on getting the latest iPod touch 64GB with the Sony XBA-4 earphones. My question is, will the sound be better if I used a portable amp? I read some previous threads and some mentioned that they heard no difference when using a portable amp. Does this mean it also depends on your...

I'm thinking of getting a new IEM and need advice on which to get. I currently own the ER4P but do not like due to the lack of bass. And no, I'm not thinking of getting an amp for the etymotics as carrying an amp would be a hassle. Currently, I'm leaning towards the CK90 Pros or the XBA 4s. 

hi everyone i'm planning to buy the sony xba-4, i'm gonna use them with my nexus s( with VOODOO SOUND ), i know that he has a clean audio output but the problem is, the sony xba-4 has 8ohm impedance, so do you think that the nexus s with voodoo has a good output impedance to power them properly?

For quite some time after the success of E888 earbud in the late 90’s, Sony seemed to have quitted the serious earphone market and only interested in the consumer level products. It isn’t until 2008 that EX700 marked the return of Sony to the higher end earphone world. But even so, their...

I'll start off by saying this is my first post and I'm new to the higher end earbuds. I've owned less expensive earbuds from companies like Bose and SkullCandy and would like to upgrade. I've read the reviews about the Westone 4 on here but haven't really been able to find anything on Sony's...

Are there any universals with balanced armature driver(s) the can do sub bass rumble or is the tf10 in 2012 still the only one? um3x and W3 have more of an midbass hump, that i do not like. sm3/sm2 would have been great if i could stand the soundstage, which seems wierd to me.   i cannot...

Hi guys, i've recently lost my Aurvana IEM 2, and i need a new pair of IEM.  Budget is 200$, but i can also spend something less. XD After some months reading every thread and review here, I'm still unable to take a decision, so, I'm in your hands.   I listen mostly to post-rock...

I thought i would treat myself to some decent headphones (2 pairs actually). Music is my passion so i thought why not invest in something to take my listening experience to the next level I have a budget of £200 (+/- £20 if its worth the extra funds) and with that I would like to get 2 pairs. 1...

Hi everyone, first post on the forum, so completely novice on all things head-fi related..  I currently have Shure's SE315's and Monster Turbine Pro Copper's. The 315's I've had for roughly 2 years have great build quality, seem really durable so far and I like the detachable cable option...

Hi,   I'm going to buy a new pair of earphones soon, and I'm very interested in the brand new Sony XBA-4.   I listen to dynamic musics, like rock and pop music. That's why I really like the "V" sound with earphones. I have owned the Klipsch Custom 3, which I really loved for that.  ...

as title. Very interested in a pair of these. I'm liking the supposed V-shaped sound signature. any IEMs with similar sound signature? thanks! :)

Well, just thought I'd share this little tip with all you owners of the XBA-4s who might be a bit nonplussed by the veiled nature of the mids on these.   After becoming very frustrated by the muddiness of mine, when playing through my Samsung Galaxy S3 (international version, which has the...