[abitdeef]

Do you experience any hinder from that thicker cable, compared to a thinner SE-one?

Nope not at all and it's not really that thick anyways, normal thickness pretty much and soft and flexible, just like I like em

 

[Partlys4int]

Nope not at all and it's not really that thick anyways, normal thickness pretty much and soft and flexible, just like I like em

okay, now I just need someone to invest in my purchase of the IE800s. Cannot guarantee return rate

 

[abitdeef]

okay, now I just need someone to invest in my purchase of the IE800s. Cannot guarantee return rate

the balanced cable that comes with those is 2.5 right?

 

[Bepli]

the balanced cable that comes with those is 2.5 right?

the IE800S comes with a 4.4mm one.

 

[abitdeef]

the IE800S comes with a 4.4mm one.

Wow they are only 499 on amazon.

 

[Bepli]

Wow they are only 499 on amazon.

You are looking at the old model. the new model is called "IE800S" not "IE800". the new one is about 1k USD. Also its not very good reviewed because of the cheapish cable with a lot of cable noise. I dont know how extreme it is, since I dont own a pair.

 

[Bepli]

Wow they are only 499 on amazon.

https://en-us.sennheiser.com/in-ear-headphones-earphones-ie-800-s-ceramic
I linked them to you. Also Sennheiser IEMs were never really great for the money.

 

[GreenBow]

Like I already said before, I believe the ZX300 is a good buy even if one's not (immediately) planning to use the balanced output. It's the same price as when the ZX100 got released and has better SE, better built, touchscreen. The balanced is convenient to have even if one is not planning on using it: you can not rule it out in the coming years. And when that time comes that one buys a headphone that comes with balanced connections, you will be glad you did .

I second this, the SE out is excellent in it's own right. If you don't need android the ZX300 is the one. Really fast UI, and that sublime matt screen- good for us OCD folks, or fidgety as it used to be called.

Stunningly gorgeous too.

 

[abitdeef]

https://en-us.sennheiser.com/in-ear-headphones-earphones-ie-800-s-ceramic
I linked them to you. Also Sennheiser IEMs were never really great for the money.

Thanks Bepli, I didn't even know they had a new model. Shame about the price and reviews because they look even more comfy than the old ones. I borrowed my friends old style and they did sound fantastic. If I were going to spend that much I'd probably get the shure 846. But I'm not keen on shure fit or spending a grand on an iem.

I love the sound of the xba n3, but it still hurts my ears a bit. Don't know why it's not vey big. But my ue700 and sound magic ie80 are lighter and have a bit shorter nozzle. Hopefully I get used to the Sonys. Because balanced is better.

Wonder if the balanced cable from the ie800s would fit the original. Although after listening to the xba n3 I don't know if they would be an improvement in sound. The xba n3bp are impressive for the 319 dollar price at AJ, considering the vanilla n3 here in the US on amazon is 300 itself.

 

[abitdeef]

Stunningly gorgeous too.

And better than average battery life

And I don't think Sony sends out review units for free like the Chinese companies do. There are already several 'pro' reviews on the new Cayin n5ii and it just came out. I see no English 'pro' reviews on the zx300 so that's my theory

Or it's not in vogue because it doesn't run flapjack or gummy bear or whatever.

 

[gunbiadeex]

It works no problem, you just need a cable for it. Same as WM1A/Z or A30/A40, Sony daps work flawlessly with digital out, also you can change what way Dsd gets handled.

Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations for cables? The Mojo thread 3rd post only has 2 recommendations, and I'd hate to use the official sony one... I just want a short one with a WMport to micro usb. Thanks in advance!

 

[raybies]

Pretty decent OST. I still prefer the original though.

Not sure DSD adds much to the experience, but it's the best original I've found.

 

[kova4a]

Well, fiio were going to release the L27, but I have no idea what happened. They sold a few units on their AE page and then ran out of stock and that's been the case for weeks. It's a mystery coz they made a big announcement and everything and then as if they manufactured 10 units in total and called it a day.

 

[Raketen]

Wow they are only 499 on amazon.

"fulfilled by amazon" but look at seller before buying that... only 3 total ratings and of those only one is positive, another one specifically mentions fake ie800.

 

[raybies]

Cayin n5ii

I wish the ZX300 also supported ISO's