[Oscar-HiFi]

My preference too!! That cosmic black looks juicy

Nah... Punk Pink all the way

 

[B9Scrambler]

@razzer001 That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the explanation!

@peter123 They're good. Extension is better than the few BA-only iems I've got (B100, B150, UE600, XBA-2) but short of what you'd expect from a good dynamic. It's not too far off the FLC 8S with my preferred red/grey filters, mind you I find the low end of the FLC 8S underwhelming for a dynamic, especially in terms of impact. B400 hits with more speed and authority, it's just missing that super low end rumble.

 

[jant71]

Yep, I think that is probably the only thing the B400 doesn't have to compare to even much pricier stuff. The reach to the highest highs and lowest lows. Perhaps with a pricier cable with the best bandwidth could provide it so still possible to improve there I'd guess. Not a complaint as it is perfectly capable just not nearly upper crust like everything else it seems to do.

As for the colors, I still say there should be a Red/Blue for R/L combo especially since the Blue Knight and Crimson Red both do the metallic thing

 

[peter123]

@razzer001 That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the explanation!

@peter123 They're good. Extension is better than the few BA-only iems I've got (B100, B150, UE600, XBA-2) but short of what you'd expect from a good dynamic. It's not too far off the FLC 8S with my preferred red/grey filters, mind you I find the low end of the FLC 8S underwhelming for a dynamic, especially in terms of impact. B400 hits with more speed and authority, it's just missing that super low end rumble.

Thanks again mate!

@Brooko
After getting used to the Big Dipper I find many of my other IEMs to come across as a bit muddy/blurry. Do you think that the B400 could be a good option for situations where I don't want to bring the BD?

 

[AllenWalker]

@razzer001 That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the explanation!

@peter123 They're good. Extension is better than the few BA-only iems I've got (B100, B150, UE600, XBA-2) but short of what you'd expect from a good dynamic. It's not too far off the FLC 8S with my preferred red/grey filters, mind you I find the low end of the FLC 8S underwhelming for a dynamic, especially in terms of impact. B400 hits with more speed and authority, it's just missing that super low end rumble.

Is the XBA-2 the same as XBA-A2?

 

[Brooko]

Thanks again mate!

@Brooko
After getting used to the Big Dipper I find many of my other IEMs to come across as a bit muddy/blurry. Do you think that the B400 could be a good option for situations where I don't want to bring the BD?

Yes - it’s very articulate. Doesn’t have as much treble extension as the Dipper - but that’s one of its charms. Does pretty much everything right and the fit is phenomenal

 

[Ahmad313]

Yes - it’s very articulate. Doesn’t have as much treble extension as the Dipper - but that’s one of its charms. Does pretty much everything right and the fit is phenomenal

Please also share some thoughts how you compare these with A4(with black +black combo),
Do you think it is a clear upgrade to A4 ,????
Thanks .

 

[B9Scrambler]

Is the XBA-2 the same as XBA-A2?

Nope. XBA-2 is one of Sony's original XBA models.

 

[Brooko]

Please also share some thoughts how you compare these with A4(with black +black combo),
Do you think it is a clear upgrade to A4 ,????
Thanks .

Well you lose the ability to tune, and so it depends on how you tuned the A4. In terms of comfort, the B400 is among the most comfortable I’ve tried. I tend to like a more balanced signature - so the B400 ticks all my boxes. If you like a more v shaped signature, then you may like the A4 more.

If you don’t mind a little EQ and like a V shaped sig, then definitely B400

 

[peter123]

Yes - it’s very articulate. Doesn’t have as much treble extension as the Dipper - but that’s one of its charms. Does pretty much everything right and the fit is phenomenal

Thanks Paul! I really enjoyed the fit on the B150 before my pair got lost in the chaos after a fire in our house earlier this year. The B400 design looks very similar. I'd like a all BA alternative to the BIG Dipper as they're too expensive to be used in certain situations, the B400 may very well be it.

 

[Ahmad313]

Well you lose the ability to tune, and so it depends on how you tuned the A4. In terms of comfort, the B400 is among the most comfortable I’ve tried. I tend to like a more balanced signature - so the B400 ticks all my boxes. If you like a more v shaped signature, then you may like the A4 more.

If you don’t mind a little EQ and like a V shaped sig, then definitely B400

Thank you very much

 

[taslavar]

Nope. XBA-2 is one of Sony's original XBA models.

What tips are those? They look dope.

 

[hi-fi amateur]

Any upcoming reviews?

 

[jant71]

Yes, but why wait. Just buy em. Trust us

 

[B9Scrambler]

What tips are those? They look dope.

They're the stock tips from the cheapo Sony EX10ip. Pretty much identical to their hybrids just clear instead of black and a little more durable. Awesome tips.