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Nov 4, 2012 at 12:20 AM Post #692 of 2,773
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dweaver said:
Thanks Jude I figured that would be the case in regards to the BT model and a microphone.
lubczyk, I own the XBA3 and while it has similarities to the 1R I appreciate the 1R more. The 1R has a larger sound stage and better instrument seperation and positioning. The bass of the XBA3 is harder hitting though and I think the treble is a bit sharper. So if prefer a more pronounced V shape signature you may prefer the XBA3 over the 1R. As for the XBA4 I suspect they will be a completely different animal as they are supposed to be a lot more bass oriented. Personally I like the combination of XBA3 and 1R as it allows me a change up in sound when I want it or more isolation when I need it. But the 1R is getting most of the attention.
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Thanks for the info, dweaver. The reason I'm interested in these cans is because they don't sound like just another V-Shaped phone (M-80, CKS77). They might be something special.
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 2:57 AM Post #693 of 2,773
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Nov 4, 2012 at 6:34 AM Post #694 of 2,773
[size=9.5pt]I ordered a Sony MDR1RBT on Amazon UK, it seems to be a good deal at £100 less than on Sony online store. [/size]
 
[size=9.5pt]Now I'm little bit worried at why it is selling at discount, since the seller does not have Amazon affiliation.[/size]
 
[size=9.5pt]Do you guys think this is legit?[/size]
 
[size=9.5pt]Many thanks[/size]
 
[size=9.5pt]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00974PTFQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00[/size]
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM Post #695 of 2,773
Anyone compare the NC version to the NC on the bose QC15?
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 9:54 AM Post #696 of 2,773
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shabta said:
Anyone compare the NC version to the NC on the bose QC15?
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I may pick up the NC ones this week. I was also looking at the AH-NCW500 in Silver (AH-NCW500SR), but it only has 10h (!) of battery life. Fail. I've heard the Bose - meh. I currently use the AKG K490NC or the MDR-NWNC200 which works natively with the SOny Walkman noise cancelling feature.
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM Post #697 of 2,773
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dweaver said:
Thanks Jude I figured that would be the case in regards to the BT model and a microphone.
lubczyk, I own the XBA3 and while it has similarities to the 1R I appreciate the 1R more. The 1R has a larger sound stage and better instrument seperation and positioning. The bass of the XBA3 is harder hitting though and I think the treble is a bit sharper. So if prefer a more pronounced V shape signature you may prefer the XBA3 over the 1R. As for the XBA4 I suspect they will be a completely different animal as they are supposed to be a lot more bass oriented. Personally I like the combination of XBA3 and 1R as it allows me a change up in sound when I want it or more isolation when I need it. But the 1R is getting most of the attention.
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Hmm, the 1RNC I tried had more bass than my XBA-3, it was distinctly obvious.  I guess the normal 1R is less bass heavy.
 
Off topic, but I really enjoy the ZX700 too.  They don't resolve as much detail, but the sound is very nice.
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 10:34 AM Post #698 of 2,773
I saw these for just £170 so I got them on a whim. Very nice sound indeed, comfortable, and surprisingly light and compact (though they don't seem too resilient and tough). They don't really have have sub-bass which is an issue for me, just a lot of mid-bass. I could get used to this though.
I have the Momentums on the way to compare them to, I'll be more detailed when I can AB. At £250 I don't think I'd keep the Momentums if they notably sound better, I'd probably return both and stick to just my HD-25's, which I'm perfectly happy with, till I saw the Momentums a lot cheaper.
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 1:25 PM Post #700 of 2,773
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lourdes said:
I saw these for just £170 so I got them on a whim. Very nice sound indeed, comfortable, and surprisingly light and compact (though they don't seem too resilient and tough). They don't really have have sub-bass which is an issue for me, just a lot of mid-bass. I could get used to this though.
I have the Momentums on the way to compare them to, I'll be more detailed when I can AB. At £250 I don't think I'd keep the Momentums if they notably sound better, I'd probably return both and stick to just my HD-25's, which I'm perfectly happy with, till I saw the Momentums a lot cheaper.
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I would be really interested to hear your comparison between Momentum and Sony's. 
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM Post #701 of 2,773
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lourdes said:
I saw these for just £170 so I got them on a whim. Very nice sound indeed, comfortable, and surprisingly light and compact (though they don't seem too resilient and tough). They don't really have have sub-bass which is an issue for me, just a lot of mid-bass. I could get used to this though.
I have the Momentums on the way to compare them to, I'll be more detailed when I can AB. At £250 I don't think I'd keep the Momentums if they notably sound better, I'd probably return both and stick to just my HD-25's, which I'm perfectly happy with, till I saw the Momentums a lot cheaper.
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Where did you see these for £170 ??
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM Post #702 of 2,773
lourdes said:
I saw these for just £170 so I got them on a whim. Very nice sound indeed, comfortable, and surprisingly light and compact (though they don't seem too resilient and tough). They don't really have have sub-bass which is an issue for me, just a lot of mid-bass. I could get used to this though.
I have the Momentums on the way to compare them to, I'll be more detailed when I can AB. At £250 I don't think I'd keep the Momentums if they notably sound better, I'd probably return both and stick to just my HD-25's, which I'm perfectly happy with, till I saw the Momentums a lot cheaper.
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If you could compare both cans to the Hd25s for me I would really appreciate it :) The HDs have been my go-to portables but I've been hoping to find a circumaural that sounds less congested with better imaging and similar isolation.
 
Nov 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM Post #703 of 2,773
You guys may already know this, but I thought I would share my personal experience.
 
I called my local Sony store (San Marcos) and it turns out they're an outlet, so they don't get the good stuff when it first comes out. So I called the next closest store (Galleria) and they didn't have any in stock. They did tell me it would be roughly $325 though (with tax) if I ordered it directly from them.
 
Looks like I'm on the hunt for an online source if more positive reviews come out.
 
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