cuiter23
Headphoneus Supremus
These are probably the most beautiful universal IEMs I have ever seen! Definitely thinking of replacing my XBA4's with these. I can't stand the treble on the XBA4!
I was just curious of people's impressions with it. Interesting that it's virtually an unknown factor on this thread...
These are probably the most beautiful universal IEMs I have ever seen! Definitely thinking of replacing my XBA4's with these. I can't stand the treble on the XBA4!
Hey guys I am really considering buying these Z5 and I was wondering how do they sound compared to the Audio Technica ATH-M50? I know its not a really fair comparison but I do not have any other headphones/earphones to compare too.. I love the sound of the ATH-M50 and I was hoping the Z5 would sound 10X better.. lol
As I recall the XBA-4 is a slightly darker sounding and bassier IEM vs the XBA-3. The XBA-A3/Z5 have fairly similar, but similar treble signature, so if you dislike the XBA-4 you might not enjoy the A3/Z5.
The M50 is a full-size headphone and shouldn't be really compared, but I have that too. I prefer IEMs inherently but also adore my M50's sound, so if you really like the M50's sparkly treble and airy sound, you ought to enjoy Sony's extremely airy and expansive sound stage offered by the second-generation balanced armature hybrid models. They are also slightly laid back in the mids just like the M50.
The treble of the Z5 is much more natural sounding than the XBA3 and from what I have read the XBA4 has a similar issue as the XBA3 in this regard so I suspect the Z5 would be a good upgrade over the XBA4.
The Z5 pretty much improves on the XBA-H3 in every area. The bass is more controlled and detailed, the midrange is definitely more present and engaging, treble is more detailed.
How does the XBA-A3 stack up? Can't seem to find any info on it...
Worth dumping the XBA-H3 for it?