Sony XBA-H1 and XBA-H3 Hybrid Dynamic and BA IEM

[StanD]

 
Nope,unfortunately its a reality man

 
 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

And I thought you meant "having an H3." So which is it that you didn't like the gr07 or the b3? I can't stand sibilance.

 

[sardar17]

  And I thought you meant "having an H3." So which is it that you didn't like the gr07 or the b3?

None.
gr07 has too much sibilance,,b3 is too spacious with incoherent mids(a bit).
 
I am using vc02 nowadays with triple flange tips................amaziiinggg.

 

[violencer]

  What are some high quality cable options for H3? I'm hoping to change the horrendous stock cable (the ear hooks are the problem otherwise the cable is nice) on A3. Any suggestions?

I'm using this modified cable: http://www.null-audio.com/collections/iem-headphone-cable/products/vitesse-black-edition-cryo-7n-cgocc-a-copper-earphone-cable, very good synergy with H3.

 

[gerelmx1986]

 

  What are some high quality cable options for H3? I'm hoping to change the horrendous stock cable (the ear hooks are the problem otherwise the cable is nice) on A3. Any suggestions?

I'm using this modified cable: http://www.null-audio.com/collections/iem-headphone-cable/products/vitesse-black-edition-cryo-7n-cgocc-a-copper-earphone-cable, very good synergy with H3.

Looks so cool, how does it sounds? describe it well not just good

 

[gerelmx1986]

XBA-H3 now sound definitively close to neutral, hooking my walkman to the Oppo HA-2 portable dac/amp, they no longer display this hollow bass hump characteristic, as if they were leveled out. I'm using H-gain touhg in the amp

 

[nudd]

Brain burn in according to some people though ...

 

[johnwamp55]

I have the A3 and Z5 and wondering what will the H3 give me that these cant? I really like the V Shape on the A3 and the wide mids on the Z5 and ofcourse the pounding bass.

 

[joey99]

I had the H3 a while ago but since the Z5 I've sold it.  I think you will find there's something missing on the H3 rather than gaining something. 
Don't get be wrong.. I loved loved the H3 a lot and they're really great sounding and I found it much better than my IE800 back then .. just that the Z5 is better in every way.

 

[gerelmx1986]

  I have the A3 and Z5 and wondering what will the H3 give me that these cant? I really like the V Shape on the A3 and the wide mids on the Z5 and ofcourse the pounding bass.

Mine imrpoved by removing the grey filters and using an amp

 

[nudd]

  I have the A3 and Z5 and wondering what will the H3 give me that these cant? I really like the V Shape on the A3 and the wide mids on the Z5 and ofcourse the pounding bass.

 
The A3 is the direct successor of the H3 I think.
 
The Z5 is the next model up, the new TOTL.
 
Theoretically either should be better than the H3, but I already like the H3 a lot. The first Sony I have liked for a long time to my immense surprise.

 

[johnwamp55]

   
The A3 is the direct successor of the H3 I think.
 
The Z5 is the next model up, the new TOTL.
 
Theoretically either should be better than the H3, but I already like the H3 a lot. The first Sony I have liked for a long time to my immense surprise.

Thanks.

 

[ClassicalViola]

I think the trickiest part about getting the H3 to sound its' best is the damping of the very huge (by IEM standards) 16 mm dynamic driver in it. Most standalone audiophile DAPs just lack the extra power to properly dampen the vibrations of the big driver, hence, resulting in a slightly boomy sound. For me, adding an external amplifier to my X5 significantly improves overall clarity and bass texture of the H3. I find that it performs exceptionally well with most pop / electronic music (probably what it was intended for, I think), but not so well for acoustic music due to the overall warmer timbre / tonality which makes this genre sound unnatural. That being said, whether one would be willing to carry a DAP + external amp combo on the go for the best sonic performance, is another question.

 

[gerelmx1986]

  I think the trickiest part about getting the H3 to sound its' best is the damping of the very huge (by IEM standards) 16 mm dynamic driver in it. Most standalone audiophile DAPs just lack the extra power to properly dampen the vibrations of the big driver, hence, resulting in a slightly boomy sound. For me, adding an external amplifier to my X5 significantly improves overall clarity and bass texture of the H3. I find that it performs exceptionally well with most pop / electronic music (probably what it was intended for, I think), but not so well for acoustic music due to the overall warmer timbre / tonality which makes this genre sound unnatural. That being said, whether one would be willing to carry a DAP + external amp combo on the go for the best sonic performance, is another question.

I agree i was always saying they sucked a little bit

 little dr. Dres by sony... until I added an amplifier to my walkman player (NWZ-A17) and wow they became another thing, I do find comply foam isolation tips are the worst in SQ they seem to return to the same sound signature as driving them unamped.

 

[ClassicalViola]

For me, the main reason I'm still keeping the H3 with me is because of the overall smooth, fun sound, clear but non-fatiguing treble, and its enveloping and entertaining sound stage (which makes them sound much more spacious than most IEMs and even some on/over-ears).

 

[DannyBai]

For me, the main reason I'm still keeping the H3 with me is because of the overall smooth, fun sound, clear but non-fatiguing treble, and its enveloping and entertaining sound stage (which makes them sound much more spacious than most IEMs and even some on/over-ears).

I feel the same with the H3.