[nevrsumr]

I have n3ap's and fw01's. Totally different signature. n3ap's have the standard Sony sound to them. Warm and V shape. As you have probably read, FW01's have a specific timbre. FW01's have better mids and there is air/sparkle there even though highs are rolled off some. I like them both and can't say one is better than the other. What I can say is that n3ap has a kind of standard commercial sound to it. Nothing really sticks out to me as being very special or exciting. The fw01's have something special to them. I reach for them more.

 

[BlinkST]

I have n3ap's and fw01's. Totally different signature. n3ap's have the standard Sony sound to them. Warm and V shape. As you have probably read, FW01's have a specific timbre. FW01's have better mids and there is air/sparkle there even though highs are rolled off some. I like them both and can't say one is better than the other. What I can say is that n3ap has a kind of standard commercial sound to it. Nothing really sticks out to me as being very special or exciting. The fw01's have something special to them. I reach for them more.

I agree with that, but el-jorge wants something that’s suitable for a daily commute and can be powered with just a smartphone. The XBA-N3 is better than the FW01 in that regard.

 

[nevrsumr]

I agree with that, but el-jorge wants something that’s suitable for a daily commute and can be powered with just a smartphone. The XBA-N3 is better than the FW01 in that regard.

I listen to all my IEMs through my iPhone x dongle. Could they sound better on other gear? Probably but I don't feel like dealing with anything more than the phone. They definitely don't sound bad.

 

[Ahmad313]

Thanks. I already made a shortlist of possible iem's, I already narrowed it down, because there is a lot of choice. The Sony was part of that.

Sony XBA-N3AP
Fiio FH5
Westone W30
Dunu dn-2000

But I need to do some reading which are good for commuting. Behind the two JVC's (FX1100 & FW01), my main interest goes out to the Fiio. But I need to do some more reading about the Sony.

Also take a look at the JVC FD01/02 ,

 

[chinerino]

FX1200 vs FW01 vs FW02?

 

[jwbrent]

If you are a bass head, buy the FX1100/1200. For greater accuracy, the FW01 is my choice.

 

[jmills8]

If you are a bass head, buy the FX1100/1200. For greater accuracy, the FW01 is my choice.

I like both of those worlds in one.

 

[WhatToChoose]

I have n3ap's and fw01's. Totally different signature. n3ap's have the standard Sony sound to them. Warm and V shape. As you have probably read, FW01's have a specific timbre. FW01's have better mids and there is air/sparkle there even though highs are rolled off some. I like them both and can't say one is better than the other. What I can say is that n3ap has a kind of standard commercial sound to it. Nothing really sticks out to me as being very special or exciting. The fw01's have something special to them. I reach for them more.

iPhone source....lol

 

[nevrsumr]

iPhone source....lol

Yeah uh, tell my why that's bad again?

 

[BlinkST]

After comparing the FW01 to the FXZ200 over the past few days, I’ve realized that they need several hundred hours of burn-in before sounding their best. The sound is big, well-separated with the most delicate of details becoming audible, and the bass is very respectable.

 

[jwbrent]

After comparing the FW01 to the FXZ200 over the past few days, I’ve realized that they need several hundred hours of burn-in before sounding their best. The sound is big, well-separated with the most delicate of details becoming audible, and the bass is very respectable.

Burn-in yes, about 200 hours.

 

[BlinkST]

Burn-in yes, about 200 hours.

Mine are well beyond 200 hours.

 

[jwbrent]

Mine are well beyond 200 hours.

Keep going ... some have reported as many as 400 hours. I felt most of my improvements came within 200 hours, if my memory serves me correct.

 

[oneofthem]

Hi,

Just got mine and cant get seal from any of the provided tips.

Any suggestions? Or what is good place to order custom made tips for my canal?

Also is there special protocol for burn in?

 

[endlesswaves]

Hi,

Just got mine and cant get seal from any of the provided tips.

Any suggestions? Or what is good place to order custom made tips for my canal?

Also is there special protocol for burn in?

Try Knowledge Zenith KZ Starline ear tips. Cheap Chi-Fi IEMS but their tips sealed pretty well for me.