beowulf
Headphoneus Supremus
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Have them both back at the office today, so I guess it's going to be another 1:1. I suppose my coworkers think I'm weird for switching headphones throught the day, especially because "they all sound the same" ahah.
I see what you mean. In terms of value for money, the B3P1 truly kick SE846 butt. For most users it wouldn't even make sense compare a 55e model to a 900e one, but I'm not truly an IEM aficionado and like to try out weird combos.
I've been trying to catch the 846 failing behind the B3P1, but that does't happen. The 846 is better at every single aspect (all the freq range, separation and positioning, build quality and so on). When it comes to soundstage width, the difference is very small, with the Havi sometimes even sounding wider and airier. The main Havi disadvantage is that they can sound a bit thin sometimes. Sound isn't as full and lush, there's a more discernible presence in the midrange.
A weakness of the Shure is that it has a bit of an early treble roll off - they have the resolution but could use a bit more sparkle and detail at the high end. The Havi have the same issue, to a worse extent, but still sounding detailed and acceptable.
So right now I'm really wanting to figure out if that extra fuller sound is satisfying enough to justify keeping them of pocketing back the $ and perhaps looking into other IEMs to start comparing with the Havi.
The huge return window means I still have one month for this. Hoping to get some KZ models (ATE and ZST at least) plus a Monk very soon, so I think I'll do some even more outrageous comparisons between cheapos and the 846.
The Pro 2 got bashed a lot but I never heard it. In reality, didn't really expect it to be much more different, except having more bass. The bass of the Pro 1 is not that much in quantity but quality is pretty good. I like the part of treble emphasis, since the B3P1 could use a bit more upper end brightness.
From when I demoed the SE846 for a short while in a store, I didn't find it to have a sound signature I liked. Just in that respect alone without considering fidelity (which I did feel in terms of dissecting each frequency, the resolution and clarity was better on the Shure), the B3P1 is the better choice for my ears between those two IEMs. It provides very good sound for the low cost.
I see what you mean. In terms of value for money, the B3P1 truly kick SE846 butt. For most users it wouldn't even make sense compare a 55e model to a 900e one, but I'm not truly an IEM aficionado and like to try out weird combos.
I've been trying to catch the 846 failing behind the B3P1, but that does't happen. The 846 is better at every single aspect (all the freq range, separation and positioning, build quality and so on). When it comes to soundstage width, the difference is very small, with the Havi sometimes even sounding wider and airier. The main Havi disadvantage is that they can sound a bit thin sometimes. Sound isn't as full and lush, there's a more discernible presence in the midrange.
A weakness of the Shure is that it has a bit of an early treble roll off - they have the resolution but could use a bit more sparkle and detail at the high end. The Havi have the same issue, to a worse extent, but still sounding detailed and acceptable.
So right now I'm really wanting to figure out if that extra fuller sound is satisfying enough to justify keeping them of pocketing back the $ and perhaps looking into other IEMs to start comparing with the Havi.
The huge return window means I still have one month for this. Hoping to get some KZ models (ATE and ZST at least) plus a Monk very soon, so I think I'll do some even more outrageous comparisons between cheapos and the 846.
Just popping in to say the B3 Pro II is pretty awesome as well. Not sure if it was updated at the same time as the Pro I, but the pair I bought is not the terrible pile of garbage I was expecting it to be. Nice little boost in bass quantity over the Pro I with a touch less treble emphasis. Overall pretty minor differences. It preserves the general Pro I signature and qualities (soundstage in particular) albeit with it's own charm. Quite enjoyable!
The Pro 2 got bashed a lot but I never heard it. In reality, didn't really expect it to be much more different, except having more bass. The bass of the Pro 1 is not that much in quantity but quality is pretty good. I like the part of treble emphasis, since the B3P1 could use a bit more upper end brightness.