[kaiteck]

Do the cables tangle easily when you put them in your pocket?

All kinds of cable tangle quite easily in my pocket...

 

[compoopers]

so could someone highlight to me which are legitimate sellers of these?

I'm interested. Too bad they don't look as cool as the 2.0s though

 

[thatBeatsguy]

so could someone highlight to me which are legitimate sellers of these?

I'm interested. Too bad they don't look as cool as the 2.0s though

Penonaudio.com

 

[Weithulu]

To be honest the cables tangle up quite a bit. The braided wire does help quite a bit so the cables don't stick together, but they are still cables so if you put them in your pocket for a few hours expect a big tangled mess. 
 

 

[shibuya]

Tinydeal is legit, check the old piston 2.1 thread, penonaudio is also legit but it's significantly more expensive

 

[Weithulu]

  Tinydeal is legit, check the old piston 2.1 thread, penonaudio is also legit but it's significantly more expensive

 
 

  Penonaudio.com

 
Added these guys up on the original post. I've listed them as unverified since this is a new product and will update once verified by forum members here. 

 

[kraceyleo]

  I bought the Klick button from Gearbest.com...not even sure if it was worth the 35 cents I paid for it 

The klick button is interesting.
I ever bought one. What i need is the lock/unlock screen function. It really helps me relieve stress of power on/off button. Seldom use other complex functions.

 

[g3rryok]

i just bought it from lazada indonesia (they're official xiaomi partner in indonesia, so their item must be legit) for approx 17 usd. i still wait for its delivery..

 

[AlecR]

Well apparently my Piston 3s are out for delivery in the UK. They left Hong Kong yesterday!

 

[AlecR]

And...they're here! One day shipping from Hong Kong to the UK! I bought them from Penon Audio and they've included some free ear tips. They're black on the outside with orange inners. Any idea what brand these are? They're really comfortable.
 
The stock tips still don't seal that well so some third-party tips would probably be a good idea still. The barrel size is much smaller this time around so that might make more ear tips available?
 
Sound wise, they're still V-shaped but I would say the higher frequencies are a bit better defined - they're clearer. Bass is still quite emphasised but it's not distracting. Comfort-wise, they're way more comfortable. The way they are curved means they fit my ears nicely. They don't rub against my ears like the Piston 2s did - the fact that they were made of metal probably didn't help either (the Piston 3s are plastic).
 
Overall, I'd say the upgrade probably is worth it but only just. The improved comfort is one of the main reasons for the upgrade, if you found that that was an issue with the Piston 2. Either way, I'm impressed!

 

[compoopers]

This is a shot in the dark, but does anyone know how these compare to Hifiman RE-400? I have a pair but they're kind of starting to break, and I wanted to know if the Pistons are significantly worse.

 

[klasik]

  The klick button is interesting.
I ever bought one. What i need is the lock/unlock screen function. It really helps me relieve stress of power on/off button. Seldom use other complex functions.

Good point... it's too bad most of us need the headphone jack to listen to music =/

 

[Weithulu]

 

  And...they're here! One day shipping from Hong Kong to the UK! I bought them from Penon Audio and they've included some free ear tips. They're black on the outside with orange inners. Any idea what brand these are? They're really comfortable.
 
The stock tips still don't seal that well so some third-party tips would probably be a good idea still. The barrel size is much smaller this time around so that might make more ear tips available?
 
Sound wise, they're still V-shaped but I would say the higher frequencies are a bit better defined - they're clearer. Bass is still quite emphasised but it's not distracting. Comfort-wise, they're way more comfortable. The way they are curved means they fit my ears nicely. They don't rub against my ears like the Piston 2s did - the fact that they were made of metal probably didn't help either (the Piston 3s are plastic).
 
Overall, I'd say the upgrade probably is worth it but only just. The improved comfort is one of the main reasons for the upgrade, if you found that that was an issue with the Piston 2. Either way, I'm impressed!
 

 
Nice I'll added that to the thread

 

[AlecR]

Haha okay then

I've heard the bass becomes less overbearing with burn-in but I'm not sure I believe in that anyway.

After listening to them a bit more, I'd say they probably are slightly less bassy than the Piston 2 so they're closer to neutral but still V-shaped.

However, I've only just started my audio so take my opinions with a grain of salt

 

[Weithulu]

Haha okay then

I've heard the bass becomes less overbearing with burn-in but I'm not sure I believe in that anyway.

After listening to them a bit more, I'd say they probably are slightly less bassy than the Piston 2 so they're closer to neutral but still V-shaped.

However, I've only just started my audio so take my opinions with a grain of salt

I had them for over 2 weeks now and i can say that after the burn in it sounds more natural.
 
Overall i find that they are great for music and calls.
 
I find that having the mic on the right earbud side helps identify the Left/Right earbuds at a glance. 
 
However the plastic body feels a bit cheap at times.