Tangster
Headphoneus Supremus
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I agree with this. The rather metallic and unnatural treble of the XBA3 is particularly apparent when I listen to string quartets(since I'm very familiar with how violins, violas and cellos should sound). It's a good IEM, but I tend to prefer the MH1c, since the sonic flaws of the MH1c are easily EQed away, wheras the flaws of the XBA3 are more difficult to remove.
Agreed. During my short audition of the XBA-3 (I returned them), here's my impression between the XBA-3 and the MH1C:
XBA 3 has a more forward and less dark midrange but is also quite relaxing. The bass is punchier/tighter, but the MH1C has similar bass. I think the MH1C has better sub-bass/rumble. The major downside to the XBA-3 was the unnatural treble. High-hats and cymbals sounded "tinny," and there's no sparkle - it just kind of "fizzes" out. For me, the MH1C sounds more natural (many say the XBA series sounds a bit metallic), so I kept the MH1C.
I agree with this. The rather metallic and unnatural treble of the XBA3 is particularly apparent when I listen to string quartets(since I'm very familiar with how violins, violas and cellos should sound). It's a good IEM, but I tend to prefer the MH1c, since the sonic flaws of the MH1c are easily EQed away, wheras the flaws of the XBA3 are more difficult to remove.