[ledzep]

Looks like they'll be getting opened up once I get mine to see what can be done. Might be a giveaway on the cards... Stay tuned !

 

[jant71]

Got my pair today, and TBH they're pretty mediocre sounding. Rolled off treble and somewhat muddy in the mids. I was really hoping these would take the crown from my Sony MDR-AS800AP but it's not even close, the Sony's blow them away in SQ.

Oh well, into the Shoebox of Shame they go.

Well, even if it was not that popular, the AS800AP is a very solid sounding earphone. You took a gamble on the cheaper JD3. I would think the JH3 would be the only one of the two that could beat it.

 

[FiiO]

Looks like they'll be getting opened up once I get mine to see what can be done. Might be a giveaway on the cards... Stay tuned !

Hope the JD3 could meet your need.

Best regards

 

[maxxkur]

Got my pair today

I absolutely agree with you. Got my pair today too. Sounds like piece of crap - muddy, uncontrollable bass, without any details...

 

[ledzep]

It's states on the Fiio web page ... Bottomless bass, so I guess that's the bottom of the river bed where all the mud is then ?

 

[ledzep]

Got my pair today, and TBH they're pretty mediocre sounding. Rolled off treble and somewhat muddy in the mids. I was really hoping these would take the crown from my Sony MDR-AS800AP but it's not even close, the Sony's blow them away in SQ.

Oh well, into the Shoebox of Shame they go.

Get em popped open, see what's inside !

 

[FiiO]

You may try with other eartips and burn the JD3 for some time to check again.

The tuning of the JD3 focuses more on low and mid frequencies- robust low frequencies, identified yet still clear low-mid frequencies. However, this will not cover up the performance of mid-high frequencies. It is especially appropriate for pop and rock music.

Best regards

 

[Ichos]

I have reviewed the JD3 for hxosplus website.

https://hxosplus.gr/reviews/headphones/jade-audio-jd3-review/

Maybe I can do a translation for Headfi if time allows.

 

[ledzep]

My sets turned up today, bought 3 so I can have a play with the tuning. First impressions build quality pretty good for £10, out of the box way too muddy as already mentioned but it's a dynamic and will need a burn in before I start to mess with them. The backs vents do have a good effect on the bass which is a bonus in terms of modding / adding damping to them. Might up the resistance to around 100 - 150 ohms ( may go higher ) so I can push more power into them and see how the drivers perform. Cables going to have to go, hate inline microphones and it's a bit springy for my liking but that's dependant on if it's worth replacing or mmcx connectors fitting. Will add more findings or mods once they've had a decent burn in.

 

[Ichos]

My sets turned up today, bought 3 so I can have a play with the tuning. First impressions build quality pretty good for £10, out of the box way too muddy as already mentioned but it's a dynamic and will need a burn in before I start to mess with them. The backs vents do have a good effect on the bass which is a bonus in terms of modding / adding damping to them. Might up the resistance to around 100 - 150 ohms ( may go higher ) so I can push more power into them and see how the drivers perform. Cables going to have to go, hate inline microphones and it's a bit springy for my liking but that's dependant on if it's worth replacing or mmcx connectors fitting. Will add more findings or mods once they've had a decent burn in.

I have burned them about 70-80 hours and I don't find the bass muddy at all

 

[ledzep]

I have burned them about 70-80 hours and I don't find the bass muddy at all

Excellent news, what's your overall opinion, worth a tweek / cable mod ?

 

[Ichos]

Excellent news, what's your overall opinion, worth a tweek / cable mod ?

For $20 I wouldn't bother, I find it excellent sounding as it is.
It is the best value to performance ratio product I have ever tested.
I am going to upload my review in the next couple of days.
You can read my opinion here by using Google translate.

 

[Ichos]

Here we are, full review for Headfi.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/jade-audio-jd3.25653/review/27695/

Don't read anymore, go grab one now!

 

[ledzep]

After burning them overnight I have noticed a slight improvement in the lower end, so it's going in the right direction. Still didn't like the cable so it had to go and amping them works well. Looking forward to a fully burnt in set now

 

[Ichos]

After burning them overnight I have noticed a slight improvement in the lower end, so it's going in the right direction. Still didn't like the cable so it had to go and amping them works well. Looking forward to a fully burnt in set now

You are good at soldering!
Very good job!