[JK1]

Everyone wants to take preorders for this at full price, yet it is hard to find any decent reviews of it. I guess I might want to buy it at some point if the reviews are good, and it is discounted to $50 or less. I won't chase after it at $80.

 

[Inks]

I think I may get it since it seems the most balanced of the lineup but will wait a bit. Should fall to like 60$ with time just at the 510 did with a similar msrp. 

 

[jarrett]

Interesting, didn't know about these

 

[Punslayer]

I've had a pair since around Christmas time and they've become my favorite iem.  Of course I do prefer a more analytical sound, but I find them to be perfectly balanced.  Originally I thought that if I liked the XBA-1 I might make the 3 my first multi-driver iem, but I like the sound so much that I think adding more drivers would just screw it up for me.  I wouldn't pre-order though as prices will almost certainly be lower once they're actually released.

 

[dziendobry]

Just ordered a pair through Ebay coming from Japan, looking forward to hearing these as I am a fan of single BA iems, especially ones that are analytical. 

 

[Raguvian]

Hmm, is this for real?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-XBA-1SL-Balanced-Armature-Earphones-Black-Brand-New-/110818684831?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item19cd4eef9f

 

[Inks]

Yeah but no warranty. With time, they'll far for 45$-50$ for the SL here in the US. That's how much the 310 is now and it has the same msrp. It's the reason why it's so cheap on that listing. 

 

[tomscy2000]

Quote:

I think I may get it since it seems the most balanced of the lineup but will wait a bit. Should fall to like 60$ with time just at the 510 did with a similar msrp. 

Can't wait to hear what you say about it.
 

 

[ertai]

I cant wait for your review either!

 

[jadawgis732]

Found you guys a review of these earbuds. Saw them at a Sony store in the mall today and became interested. It is too bad that I just picked up a pair of UE600Vi because I like the Apple buttons/remote location, the jack, and the cables on these better.
 
Also, I've been using Headroom for F/R graphs and other measurements and just now found Golden Ears, any others I should know about?
 

 

[JK1]

I still haven't found it at a decent price. My limit is $55.

 

[snoopy007]

It was rather dark and warm from my portables. (iriver e30 and ipod nano 6th)
 
But xba-1 sounds completely different when using my usb dac headamp. female vocals comes alive and the sound signature turns to airy.
 
 
 
However, I am not sure what sony intended the sound signature to be though......
 
 After some investigation into this. I found out it is the nature of BA iem, they can a massive difference in impedence depending on frequency.
 
 
 
 

 

[Jeremypsp]

Quote:

It was rather dark and warm from my portables. (iriver e30 and ipod nano 6th)
 
But xba-1 sounds completely different when using my usb dac headamp. female vocals comes alive and the sound signature turns to airy.
 
 
 
However, I am not sure what sony intended the sound signature to be though......
 
 After some investigation into this. I found out it is the nature of BA iem, they can a massive difference in impedence depending on frequency.
 
 
 
 

Agree about it sounding dark for portable players. I do find it a little cold, but then again, it's the warmest of all the XBAs

 

[tomscy2000]

Quote:

Found you guys a review of these earbuds. Saw them at a Sony store in the mall today and became interested. It is too bad that I just picked up a pair of UE600Vi because I like the Apple buttons/remote location, the jack, and the cables on these better.
 
Also, I've been using Headroom for F/R graphs and other measurements and just now found Golden Ears, any others I should know about?
 

 
There's also SONOVE and Tyll with his InnerFidelity site.
 
Those Golden Ears measurements look nice with XBA-1, except for the bass falloff at the extremes, the lack of 10+ kHz airiness, and the lack of a ~1-2 kHz boost that every in-ear needs because of the lack of outer ear amplification.
 
I quite like my own pair. It's no giant killer, but is a respectable performer, and is very comfortable in my ears. I only dislike the J-cord.
 
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  I still haven't found it at a decent price. My limit is $55.

That won't happen anytime soon. I bought mine at ~$72 (tax, etc. included) here in Taiwan.

 

[syNRG]

Would you guys recommend these?
I was thinking about getting the DUNU tridents. Saw these armature earphones and are considering them now.
WHat should i get :S?