[kevms89]

Its done guys, H1 ordered!
 
As soon as I get them (week or 2) I will give my impressions compared to the XBA3 and re400.

 

[dweaver]

Something I never thought to ask. Are the H1 over ear or only meant to hang down?

 

[gavinfabl]

Something I never thought to ask. Are the H1 over ear or only meant to hang down?

Just hang down. Well that's how I wear then.

 

[evilking]

To be honest, I don't think there has been enough mindless praise and hype over the XBA-H1. Have you all seen my thread where I state it's

By Far

The Most

Incredible Thing

I Have Ever Heard!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/685463/sony-xba-h1-pictures-and-impressions

Obviously only until I buy the H3. Then the H1 is trash...

 

[gavinfabl]

Sorry, I couldnt read that

 

[kevms89]

Damn, im excited but I dont want to hype myself up too much and set myself up for dissapointment.

Still from what Im hearing from everyone they are better than my xba3 so im good.

 

[carfentanil]

Pretty sure the headphone jack on the PC is altering my sound...  How common is this, and would a Fiio E6 be a good buy to remedy it? Nevermind that the E6 is a great buy regardless...  Now I'm beginning to feel it: <good gear ---> upgradeitis>

Sound output through digital such as HDMI is more neutral...

 

[koreanzombie]

Here are some videos from sony showing the new lineup.
 

 

[azel831]

To be honest, I don't think there has been enough mindless praise and hype over the XBA-H1. Have you all seen my thread where I state it's

By Far

The Most

Incredible Thing

I Have Ever Heard!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/685463/sony-xba-h1-pictures-and-impressions

Obviously only until I buy the H3. Then the H1 is trash...

Then, you will have the benefits of the 16mm LCD driver!! And not one but TWO BA drivers!!!

 

[feuerspiel]

Long time lurker, first time poster, I picked the H1's today and after an afternoon listening to them I would say compared to the xba-3's they have a much better soundstage ,better (slightly north of neutral but not by too much) bass and more natural highs, but don't have the detail or separation that the xba-3's have. Overall I would say they're a solid side-grade and well worth the money, but not necessarily a definite upgrade.

 

[Mackem]

What is the bass impact like on the H1s for genres like dubstep / EDM? Seriously looking at the H1s now as a replacement to my Carbo Basso.

 

[feuerspiel]

Examples of songs where better separation shines:

 

 
Note that this is nitpicking and I'm still very heavily considering replacing the xba-3's with the H1's as my walking around 'phones.
 
Edit: should probs mention that all listening has so far been performed form my phone (HTC One V) which is not a particularly good source.

 

[kevms89]

Yea Im looking to replace my xba3 with these as well.

Thats why I did not want to hype myself up TOO much.

 

[feuerspiel]

Yea Im looking to replace my xba3 with these as well.

Thats why I did not want to hype myself up TOO much.0s

I would say the H1's are a slight downgrade in technical ability but superior in sound signature lol, it's a bit of a dilemma for me now which to keep as my everyday 'phones =S. I guess it depends on what aspects of sound your priorities lie in.

 

[gavinfabl]

Surely musical enjoyment should come first.