@ kartoonz...
Did you decide on which one to buy?? Actually Im also confused on the exact same models Shure SE215, Sony XBA-3
@ All
I had Denon AHC560R in my preference but read a lot of bad things about Denon's build not being so good and that the wires break so easily...so that was eliminated...
Going with the other two...I understand one is a Dynamic driver and other is a Balanced Armature one...but somehow I am stuck to these now...I am sure I will be hearing my music on one of these very soon.
I had a Klipsch S4A II and I liked it a lot. But the left bud will not produce any sound anymore. Trying to get it replaced but I need a good pair ASAP.
SE215s are available in a couple of online stores and Sony, I assume, will be available in the REAL stores...
Based on what I checked, here in India, SE215s are slightly more pricey than XBA-3s...
Now let me put in my requirements...
- I hear a lot of Indian film music (goes across all genres - classical, blues, jazz, electronic)
- My primary source is my Galaxy Nexus and Iphone 3GS (mostly mp3s from 192 to 320 kbps)
- I hear music on the go with my helmets on and also while on bed - Not sure how XBA-3s will really work out on this aspect as I think they will stick out of my ears.
- I like a more balanced sound (i.e. I love Bass, Mids and Treble equally)
- Build quality is very important as I take it with me wherever I go (motorcycle, walking, jogging, trains, buses, bed)
- Overall comfort is very important but I can do with a slightly lesser isolation. I prefer less sound to be leaked though.
- I am new to BAs and I am not sure how my ears will accept them - Guys who hear both can suggest
I was initially thinking of XBA-3s but somehow I missed them (maybe I thought they were pricey) and almost finalized on the SE215s (did not mind the price as I liked the design and reviews) after a lot of research. I had read the entire 70 odd pages of Shure SE15 impressions and a bit skeptical about the cable issue many were facing. So I started a second round of research and bumped into the XBAs again. Im ready to buy even SE215SPE if the build quality is better in those.
Any quick response will be really appreciated!!! Thanks a lot Head-fiers