bhima
500+ Head-Fier
I feel the same way about the re 262 that was on amazon for 100. now im relegated to lurking for that kind of sound for under 100.
I saw the XBA-3 on sale yesterday, but didn't pull the trigger. Now I regret that I didn't....maybe, I should wait until something like that resurfaces. I'm thinking, based on your answer, that even the 700's may be no better than what i already have. By the way, I recently bought the Meelectronics CC51 under $20, which, for the price is a very good performer.
I personally prefer UE700 by a big margin, XBA-3 sounds too 'metallic' up top and the only advantage it has over UE700 is that it has slightly bigger bass, everything else UE700 definitely trumps XBA-3
The UE700's looks way too fragile as the build quality scares me. How would it compare to TF10?
Are the UE700's so fragile that their life would be more limited than other comparable phones? Is it their housing, jack connection, drivers, or something else? Is this fragile nature typical of UE, or just this model? Are there any satisfied owners here that disagree?
I personally prefer UE700 by a big margin, XBA-3 sounds too 'metallic' up top and the only advantage it has over UE700 is that it has slightly bigger bass, everything else UE700 definitely trumps XBA-3
I personally prefer UE700 by a big margin, XBA-3 sounds too 'metallic' up top and the only advantage it has over UE700 is that it has slightly bigger bass, everything else UE700 definitely trumps XBA-3
Owning the XBA-3, along with many other earphones, I can say that it sounds fine to my ears. I should add that if one looks at the various threads devoted to the XBA-3 or the XBA line of earphones, many find it fine, while others report the metallic sound.
The general feeling is that it's caused by the source that is feeding it.
Myself, I have the Cowon J3 as well as the Samsung Galaxy S3, and have no problems. I think they are wonderfully detailed and offer the full spectrum of sounds. Highly recommended if you find them at a great price.
I can't comment on the sq of the UE700, however I found the Amazon reviews enough to put me off from trying them even at the current price.
MM I had the UE700 and replaced it with the XBA 3 and I will have to disagree it sounds better the more power you give it where as the UE700 would still sound the same......
The UE700's looks way too fragile as the build quality scares me. How would it compare to TF10?