[cl2yp71c]

Just ordered a pair along with the CK5s(eww) from Jaben

Went with the X3i even though I had the XB, before; thanks to comments about the XBi overperforming bass.

Hope they don't fail on me as easily as the earlier model.
Well atleast my soldering skills are improved.
>_<

 

[limester816]

I've had my X3i's for a few weeks now, and I'm liking them a lot, much more than the V-Moda Vibes I had before. Build quality is more fragile, but I think if you take care of it and don't leave it in places where the cable could get snagged or cut, then its fine.

 

[Fr3sH]

Can anyone compare x3i with metro fi ?

 

[vanger]

Sadly, the pair I bought not too long has broken in less than a month since they've been received. The housing literally split in half. Sound still comes out of the right headphone, but there's no way to put it in the ear now.

I'd just glue it back together, but Jaben is nice enough to send a replacement

 

[Baba booey]

uh oh! I can see some of my wires are starting to split

 

[Tone Def]

^yeah, the quality of this new batch seems to be an issue. About the only thing stopping my trigger happy finger.

 

[vanger]

Well, the replacement from Jaben came in the mail yesterday. It didn't come in the manufacturer's box like the first pair I ordered (just the black carrying case with extras). Right away, I noticed that the right headphone is much louder than the left, which leads me to believe I received a defective or incompletely refurbished pair :| I had a similar problem with the V-MODA Vibes, and if there's anything I learned about the vibes, it's to move on and invest in better headphones.

They're getting some extra burn-in time JUST IN CASE, but I've already started looking for a new pair (either the M5's or C700's).

 

[souperman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanger /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, the replacement from Jaben came in the mail yesterday. It didn't come in the manufacturer's box like the first pair I ordered (just the black carrying case with extras). Right away, I noticed that the right headphone is much louder than the left, which leads me to believe I received a defective or incompletely refurbished pair :| I had a similar problem with the V-MODA Vibes, and if there's anything I learned about the vibes, it's to move on and invest in better headphones. They're getting some extra burn-in time JUST IN CASE, but I've already started looking for a new pair (either the M5's or C700's).

I haven't had a single problem with my X3i's and I've used them intensely for the last 8 months.

 

[epithetless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by souperman /img/forum/go_quote.gif I haven't had a single problem with my X3i's and I've used them intensely for the last 8 months.

Lucky you.

 

[nkoulban]

I just picked a pair of these... What can I say other than WOW, especially for the price.

I only wish the build quality was better, I already had one of the paper grilles come off. I’ll have to get busy with glue and a soldering iron before too long I think.

BTW, what type of replacement Bi-Flange tips would suit these ‘phones? Ultimate Ears possibly?

 

[dfkt]

Yes, UE silicons fit the Mylarone's fine.

 

[dscans]

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Originally Posted by nkoulban /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just picked a pair of these... What can I say other than WOW, especially for the price. I only wish the build quality was better, I already had one of the paper grilles come off. I’ll have to get busy with glue and a soldering iron before too long I think. BTW, what type of replacement Bi-Flange tips would suit these ‘phones? Ultimate Ears possibly?

Hmm, the included biflanges don't fit well? I found they sounded better than the UE Biflanges

 

[dfkt]

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Originally Posted by dscans /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, the included biflanges don't fit well? I found they sounded better than the UE Biflanges

No, they come off pretty easily, check my "mod": Review: New Mylarones - X3i and XBi - Page 14 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

 

[nkoulban]

Yep, I had the biflanges stuck in my ears too! Other the the UE biflanges where can I buy the CrossRoads biflanges? Does Jaben sell them as a spare part? I'd be happy to use the bluetack mod and stick with the CrossRoads biflanges

Thanks again for the info

 

[dfkt]

I prefer the stock biflanges to the Super.Fi ones, simply because they have a slightly smaller diameter and are softer. The SF's give me sore ears after some time.

Sorry, I don't know where to buy the MylarOne (OVC?) biflanges separately.