DrMaestro
New Head-Fier
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Hi,
I had Sony XBA N3 headphones until today, when the right monitor's cable connection gave off. Now I am looking for an alternative.
Budget: I am planning to spend between 100-350 USD. Can go slightly higher if it really is worth it.
Source: Mostly my phone (Samsung S10 plus) or IPad Pro First Gen.
Isolation: I use them when walking and at home. Sound isolation is not a high priority in these situations. However I can rarely use them when commuting so it would be nice to have some isolation (I don't listen too loud in that situation, so it should probably be ok for all IEMs.)
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes but mostly in private.
Preferred Type of Headphone: IEMs.
Preferred tonal balance : I don't like very strong highs and would like to have a balanced output, with maybe some emphasis on basses.
Past headphones : Sony XBA N3, Sennheiser CX200. They were both comfortable. The Sony sounded better overall. I'd prefer a better fit for my ear though, they tended to fall if I was running (but this is a non-essential request).
Preferred Music : I like epic sounding music (for example movies like Lord of The Rings, Star Wars). This also implicates symphonic sounds. I listen to musicals. Also popular pop songs.
What would you like to improve on from your set-up : Well, maybe a little bit more bass. And also, I want to have at least the same sonic performance with my XBAs, so no downgrading.
I live in Turkey but can buy from Amazon.com if it is shipped internationally.
I had Sony XBA N3 headphones until today, when the right monitor's cable connection gave off. Now I am looking for an alternative.
Budget: I am planning to spend between 100-350 USD. Can go slightly higher if it really is worth it.
Source: Mostly my phone (Samsung S10 plus) or IPad Pro First Gen.
Isolation: I use them when walking and at home. Sound isolation is not a high priority in these situations. However I can rarely use them when commuting so it would be nice to have some isolation (I don't listen too loud in that situation, so it should probably be ok for all IEMs.)
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes but mostly in private.
Preferred Type of Headphone: IEMs.
Preferred tonal balance : I don't like very strong highs and would like to have a balanced output, with maybe some emphasis on basses.
Past headphones : Sony XBA N3, Sennheiser CX200. They were both comfortable. The Sony sounded better overall. I'd prefer a better fit for my ear though, they tended to fall if I was running (but this is a non-essential request).
Preferred Music : I like epic sounding music (for example movies like Lord of The Rings, Star Wars). This also implicates symphonic sounds. I listen to musicals. Also popular pop songs.
What would you like to improve on from your set-up : Well, maybe a little bit more bass. And also, I want to have at least the same sonic performance with my XBAs, so no downgrading.
I live in Turkey but can buy from Amazon.com if it is shipped internationally.
