mer
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i just bought the n3.
I a/b against n1 for more than an hour and these are my findings :
1) the n1 has more subbass than the N1. The N1 has a similar subbass but more xb90ex like, more like the old xbs , feels slower and kicks lower. Im taking about around 20-70hz. Then N1 feels completely similar as generally a bass sound BUT, The n3 beat has more impact ( at least 10-20% more impact ) and sounds at least 10-20% deeper.
At this point I'm like *** it, I m not paying 100euro more for 20% better bass since the phones sounded VERY similar.
At this point, I decide to do a last a/b using opeth ( black/death metal flacs ) . I put bleak song and I a/b the drums, same thing, n1 bass is a bit sweeter and doesnt go as low as the n3. But then I hear the electric guitars and n1 sounds very grainy. I a/b again and again to make sure. Yes the n3 sounds clearer. I think the n1 tries to hide its problems with a more fun sound but the n3 is technically ( and sonically for me ) the better phone.
The subbass of the n1 is very similar but if you pay attention to detail the subbass of n3 is MUCH better and real. Kick drum in metal sounds more realistic with more impact.
I dont know why some people n1 sounds bassier ?!
At this point, I buy the n3 for 240euro and I leave the store with a smile on my face.
Bye bye fidelio s2 , bye bye xb90ex.
I a/b against n1 for more than an hour and these are my findings :
1) the n1 has more subbass than the N1. The N1 has a similar subbass but more xb90ex like, more like the old xbs , feels slower and kicks lower. Im taking about around 20-70hz. Then N1 feels completely similar as generally a bass sound BUT, The n3 beat has more impact ( at least 10-20% more impact ) and sounds at least 10-20% deeper.
At this point I'm like *** it, I m not paying 100euro more for 20% better bass since the phones sounded VERY similar.
At this point, I decide to do a last a/b using opeth ( black/death metal flacs ) . I put bleak song and I a/b the drums, same thing, n1 bass is a bit sweeter and doesnt go as low as the n3. But then I hear the electric guitars and n1 sounds very grainy. I a/b again and again to make sure. Yes the n3 sounds clearer. I think the n1 tries to hide its problems with a more fun sound but the n3 is technically ( and sonically for me ) the better phone.
The subbass of the n1 is very similar but if you pay attention to detail the subbass of n3 is MUCH better and real. Kick drum in metal sounds more realistic with more impact.
I dont know why some people n1 sounds bassier ?!
At this point, I buy the n3 for 240euro and I leave the store with a smile on my face.
Bye bye fidelio s2 , bye bye xb90ex.
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