It seems that XBA series are designed in such way to get the bass "boost" from the EQ/Settings. Other then that, yeah they've pretty much shot themselves in the foot.
Of course, this is just my opinion, it's not a fact or anything haha. You can give it a try and post how it goes, would be interesting how other member feels about XBA x Sony DAP combo. I personally didn't like it.
At Sony, each department/function has to compete with each other on performance and sales. It's each product line for itself. The earphones department makes its products with its own sales in mind, and not how much their products synergizes/helps the other departments, or the corporation as a whole. They might as well be separate business entities tied under the same Sony brand name.
The XBA series is very obviously designed with iPhones and iPods in mind. It's a consumer-oriented series, unlike the EX line. And who has the largest portable DAP market share in the world? It's not Sony.
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Point is, there is no Sony shooting themselves in the foot. The headphones division is just trying to generate the most sales. Same with the TV division, gaming division, etc etc. Sony IEMs in the past just happen to synergize well with Sony DAPs because that was their business model/sound philosophy at the time.
Hey everyone. Now that it is summer and I am wearing sunglasses a lot more, I am switching from my on-ears to some IEMs or good ear buds (smaller head, feel overwhelmed with both sunglasses and on-ears!). I currently have the Klipsch s4i to use with my iphone (my main source of prtable music). They sound pretty good but I kinda want something different, The sony IEMs spark my interest. Are they generally pretty well accepted here by the true audiphiles or audio-pros? I am not looking to get anything with multiple drivers - I have some UE Triple-fi 10s that I don't use because they are too big for my ears and pretty uncomfortable (however, when I can get a good seal they do sound amazing).
I am think the single driver balanced armatures are going to be okay for everyday use (XBA-1iP) but wanted to know if anyone could chime in on these compared to the Klipsch I already have, the dual driver Sony IEMs and any otherrecommendations. i have already spent some much $ on on/over earphones that I am reluctant to spend too much). Another pair I have been considering are the etymontic H3's w/ mic.
Anyone care to help? I have relatively small ear canals so sometimes buds can become uncomfortable so I take that into consideration. The Klipsch have been ok though. Thx in advance.
Hey everyone. Now that it is summer and I am wearing sunglasses a lot more, I am switching from my on-ears to some IEMs or good ear buds (smaller head, feel overwhelmed with both sunglasses and on-ears!). I currently have the Klipsch s4i to use with my iphone (my main source of prtable music). They sound pretty good but I kinda want something different, The sony IEMs spark my interest. Are they generally pretty well accepted here by the true audiphiles or audio-pros? I am not looking to get anything with multiple drivers - I have some UE Triple-fi 10s that I don't use because they are too big for my ears and pretty uncomfortable (however, when I can get a good seal they do sound amazing).
I am think the single driver balanced armatures are going to be okay for everyday use (XBA-1iP) but wanted to know if anyone could chime in on these compared to the Klipsch I already have, the dual driver Sony IEMs and any otherrecommendations. i have already spent some much $ on on/over earphones that I am reluctant to spend too much). Another pair I have been considering are the etymontic H3's w/ mic.
Anyone care to help? I have relatively small ear canals so sometimes buds can become uncomfortable so I take that into consideration. The Klipsch have been ok though. Thx in advance.
Sooooo......
What music genre would we say the ba-4's fit best, vs, the genres best suited for the 3's?
I listen to a GREAT deal of classical and jazz music, and clarity,(without the harsh), tends to rule my world more than "booming" does.
Trying to sort through opinions and it sounds like one could go either way.
Subjectivity is just SOOO TRICKY!
Oh, and BTW;
anybody purchase from Microcad before?
They are offering the best prices I can find but I am cautious enough to field input, if there's any to be had.....
Hey everyone. Now that it is summer and I am wearing sunglasses a lot more, I am switching from my on-ears to some IEMs or good ear buds (smaller head, feel overwhelmed with both sunglasses and on-ears!). I currently have the Klipsch s4i to use with my iphone (my main source of prtable music). They sound pretty good but I kinda want something different, The sony IEMs spark my interest. Are they generally pretty well accepted here by the true audiphiles or audio-pros? I am not looking to get anything with multiple drivers - I have some UE Triple-fi 10s that I don't use because they are too big for my ears and pretty uncomfortable (however, when I can get a good seal they do sound amazing).
I am think the single driver balanced armatures are going to be okay for everyday use (XBA-1iP) but wanted to know if anyone could chime in on these compared to the Klipsch I already have, the dual driver Sony IEMs and any otherrecommendations. i have already spent some much $ on on/over earphones that I am reluctant to spend too much). Another pair I have been considering are the etymontic H3's w/ mic.
Anyone care to help? I have relatively small ear canals so sometimes buds can become uncomfortable so I take that into consideration. The Klipsch have been ok though. Thx in advance.
At Sony, each department/function has to compete with each other on performance and sales. It's each product line for itself. The earphones department makes its products with its own sales in mind, and not how much their products synergizes/helps the other departments, or the corporation as a whole. They might as well be separate business entities tied under the same Sony brand name.
The XBA series is very obviously designed with iPhones and iPods in mind. It's a consumer-oriented series, unlike the EX line. And who has the largest portable DAP market share in the world? It's not Sony.
Point is, there is no Sony shooting themselves in the foot. The headphones division is just trying to generate the most sales. Same with the TV division, gaming division, etc etc. Sony IEMs in the past just happen to synergize well with Sony DAPs because that was their business model/sound philosophy at the time.
Hi, I think your point about Sony tuning about their XBA series earphones for the more commercial market is quite valid, however having just purchased the XBA 3 and 4 and the 32gig Z, I think they tuned them for their Z-series (Android) walkman specifically.
Hi, I think your point about Sony tuning about their XBA series earphones for the more commercial market is quite valid, however having just purchased the XBA 3 and 4 and the 32gig Z, I think they tuned them for their Z-series (Android) walkman specifically.
I am a Sony fan, I like the XBA-4, it's pretty nice for the money, but it's totally nothing like the 4-driver sound I was hoping for, a la UM Mage and JH11.
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