check this out, Sony new IEM lineup using BA driver
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http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/sony-re...even-times-ove/
Sony BA iem lineup, just want to share
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check this out, Sony new IEM lineup using BA driver More info: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/sony-re...even-times-ove/ |
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Sony well known brand.
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been reading it 2 days ago...
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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Sep 19 2011, 10:48 AM) been reading it 2 days ago... me also want to testhope i can test out the quad driver....  Added on September 19, 2011, 1:01 pmIs this 1st batch and 1st use of BA driver by Sony? This post has been edited by wkkm007: Sep 19 2011, 01:01 PM |
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looking forward to Sony MDR-XB1000
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 R this Comply Form Tip? This post has been edited by wkkm007: Sep 19 2011, 02:24 PM |
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More pic
     Source: http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-xba-he...slides/#4459685 This post has been edited by wkkm007: Sep 19 2011, 02:27 PM |
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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Sep 19 2011, 10:48 AM) been reading it 2 days ago... hope i can test out the quad driver....  quad driver....  LOL  http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-xba-headphones/#4459734Base on no. of their golden-brown mark hehe This post has been edited by wkkm007: Sep 19 2011, 02:30 PM |
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yeah interesting for sony to field a huge lineup for in ears
wonder how well it can penetrate audiophile market, suitably depending on ur SQ, signature n personal pref |
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hope just not a bass heavy quads.and at cheap consumer buyable price.
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reference price:
XBA-4 JPY 30,975 or RM 1,286 XBA-3 JPY 24,675 or RM 1,024 XBA-2 JPY 18,375 or RM 763 XBA-1 JPY 7,455 or RM 309. (for iPhone-use models, add another JPY 1,000/RM 41 to the price) compared to other BA earphones these are more affordable it seems. [source] |
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yep it seems lah
 w4 also alot more exp than sony quad wut, but who noes maybe the 2-3 drivers are worth to try ? cause d price nt so exp for a 3 driver 1.024k ok compare se535 bomb  but no detachable cable  maybe this will be sony lagendary? |
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Why am not excited? Got ripped off by Sony brand so many times already. Maybe just me.
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QUOTE(aztoiozalan @ Oct 1 2011, 03:21 AM) yep it seems lah They would be worth a try to fans of multi driver IEM's, but the days of legendary Sony cans are gone. w4 also alot more exp than sony quad wut, but who noes maybe the 2-3 drivers are worth to try ? cause d price nt so exp for a 3 driver 1.024k ok compare se535 bomb but no detachable cable maybe this will be sony lagendary? |
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cant wait to try =) hope it wont be disappointing.
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R10 saja tinggal lae duh2k :
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Oct 3 2011, 09:52 AM) Who wants to be the first white rat? SErbU Sony Style, Sony Center je try kat sana. Mau buka thread gathering SErbU Sony Style, Sony Center ramai-ramai when this come out 4 sale and most important there are DEMO unit available @LYN Trader, anyone will carry this in? |
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According to local Sony PR, sale will begin some time November.
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QUOTE(ClieOS @ Oct 4 2011, 02:31 PM) According to local Sony PR, sale will begin some time November. time to plan my schedule to sony centres this november.... |
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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 4 2011, 12:37 PM) time to plan my schedule to sony centres this november.... Jom go beramai-ramai  Is good to dengar veteran review This post has been edited by wkkm007: Oct 4 2011, 02:58 PM |
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Oct 4 2011, 02:57 PM) Jom go beramai-ramai i dont do reviews... i sucked doing reviews... Is good to dengar veteran review  |
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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 4 2011, 01:40 PM) i dont do reviews... i sucked doing reviews... U cemua merendahkan diri je haha  |
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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 4 2011, 02:37 PM) time to plan my schedule to sony centres this november.... patut la semlm pergi takde lagi.. belum jual lagi..  QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 4 2011, 03:40 PM) i dont do reviews... i sucked doing reviews... mee too... pandai tulis good, sucks, ok je... ada yg mintak review opamp pun tak buat lagi.. mungkin kena kasi ClieOS tolong. |
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Oct 4 2011, 01:08 AM) SErbU Sony Style, Sony Center je try kat sana. Mau buka thread gathering SErbU Sony Style, Sony Center ramai-ramai when this come out 4 sale and most important there are DEMO unit available Should open one thread like that with all the audiophile going in with their audiophile equipment (dap, dac, amp, many headphone/IEM). Wonder what does the sales man reaction will be.@LYN Trader, anyone will carry this in? So which one you guys going to serbu? And wonder whether if there are going to be jam pack others beside us interested with the launch. |
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..out of topic...
when i search for serbu in google... all sort of shot guns firearms came out... ... ... |
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Oct 9 2011, 10:59 PM) ..out of topic... Lol. We are audiophile not 'perompak' No need firearm, need music only.when i search for serbu in google... all sort of shot guns firearms came out... ... ... Off topic... Serbu are firearm brand lol Added on October 10, 2011, 1:34 am QUOTE(Akuma no Hana @ Oct 9 2011, 10:32 PM) Should open one thread like that with all the audiophile going in with their audiophile equipment (dap, dac, amp, many headphone/IEM). Wonder what does the sales man reaction will be. Like Chinese Kung Fu movie go to other ppl Traning Hall 4 challenge. In Cantonese call 'tek kun' literally translates kick hall/center. Lol guess this is the feeling of the sale person.So which one you guys going to serbu? And wonder whether if there are going to be jam pack others beside us interested with the launch. I notice most of the sony center/ sony style don't have chair and table. Better bring portable only. This post has been edited by wkkm007: Oct 10 2011, 01:40 AM |
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Oct 10 2011, 01:22 AM) Lol. We are audiophile not 'perompak' No need firearm, need music only. Music rob my soul~~ Off topic... Serbu are firearm brand lol Added on October 10, 2011, 1:34 am Like Chinese Kung Fu movie go to other ppl Traning Hall 4 challenge. In Cantonese call 'tek kun' literally translates kick hall/center. Lol guess this is the feeling of the sale person. I notice most of the sony center/ sony style don't have chair and table. Better bring portable only. |
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Oct 10 2011, 01:22 AM) Lol. We are audiophile not 'perompak' No need firearm, need music only. Ya they don't have chair and table just some demo table. But the main point is just went there do a big gathering of audiophile testing their BA products with many audiophile equipment. Who know that will be their good sales point since audiophile also wanna try. Bringing portable chair also will add more fun to the gathering and scare the sales person away. Off topic... Serbu are firearm brand lol Added on October 10, 2011, 1:34 am Like Chinese Kung Fu movie go to other ppl Traning Hall 4 challenge. In Cantonese call 'tek kun' literally translates kick hall/center. Lol guess this is the feeling of the sale person. I notice most of the sony center/ sony style don't have chair and table. Better bring portable only. |
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QUOTE(Akuma no Hana @ Oct 10 2011, 02:02 AM) Ya they don't have chair and table just some demo table. But the main point is just went there do a big gathering of audiophile testing their BA products with many audiophile equipment. Who know that will be their good sales point since audiophile also wanna try. Bringing portable chair also will add more fun to the gathering and scare the sales person away. What I do when I went to Sony, I will take out from their player and use my own player and amp. After a few secs, the salesman will go away from me. Not sure why but that always happen to me.  No point bring own chair, you need to stand to test it. |
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Oct 10 2011, 02:28 AM) What I do when I went to Sony, I will take out from their player and use my own player and amp. After a few secs, the salesman will go away from me. Not sure why but that always happen to me. Maybe they scare they can't afford your equipment and move away. No point bring own chair, you need to stand to test it. I prefer to sit and get my body relax to enjoy the best audio. But it's still going to be funny when us audiophile sitting there with a portable chair to listen. People see us also scare like we have label of DO NOT DISTURB!!! SERIOUS LISTENING IN PROGRESS. |
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pasal salesperson I ur guys more pro then them. Unless got audiophile staff la. I visit 1U mac city and I ask about BA driver the salesperson don't understand what I am talking.
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Oct 10 2011, 04:54 AM) pasal salesperson I ur guys more pro then them. Unless got audiophile staff la. I visit 1U mac city and I ask about BA driver the salesperson don't understand what I am talking. You ask in wrong place... they are trained for i-products only...I also paham them cause they got so many product to be sell. |
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Oct 10 2011, 09:40 AM) You ask in wrong place... they are trained for i-products only... Yes, but in telco center eg: maxis center habis if don't contract/product/package/service/ knowledge.But cust. usually don't care what kind trained. as long as the product in the shop, the should know at least litter bit. Fussy type cust. skrew them kau^2. Added on October 10, 2011, 1:23 pm QUOTE(Akuma no Hana @ Oct 10 2011, 01:18 AM) Maybe they scare they can't afford your equipment and move away. I prefer to sit and get my body relax to enjoy the best audio. But it's still going to be funny when us audiophile sitting there with a portable chair to listen. People see us also scare like we have label of DO NOT DISTURB!!! SERIOUS LISTENING IN PROGRESS. QUOTE LOWYAT.NET AUDIOPHILE CLUB CHAIRMAN DO NOT DISTURB!!! SERIOUS LISTENING IN PROGRESS This post has been edited by wkkm007: Oct 10 2011, 01:23 PM |
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tried 'em out at Sony Building the other day.
while the price's quite irresistible for 4 drivers, personally think that 3 drivers is enough. just briefled tried listen to them, didn't had a distinctive signature, or it's rather bland? need to audition them again when I got the chance. |
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Oct 10 2011, 01:21 PM) Yes, but in telco center eg: maxis center habis if don't contract/product/package/service/ knowledge. Ye la.. tapi not all know la.. even Sony staff don't know their products cos I have 'gaduh' before with customer service.But cust. usually don't care what kind trained. as long as the product in the shop, the should know at least litter bit. Fussy type cust. skrew them kau^2. QUOTE(CLF @ Oct 10 2011, 01:52 PM) tried 'em out at Sony Building the other day. Which building?while the price's quite irresistible for 4 drivers, personally think that 3 drivers is enough. just briefled tried listen to them, didn't had a distinctive signature, or it's rather bland? need to audition them again when I got the chance. |
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Oct 10 2011, 03:38 PM) Which building? err at Tokyo. |
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QUOTE(CLF @ Oct 10 2011, 03:41 PM) err at Tokyo. At Ginza... |
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usually they'll have some yet-to-be-launched products placed for audition before they hit the market like 1 month later.
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definately gonna give my self n sony a chance in owning at least a 2 driver or if god wills the 3 driver ones, but at most nxt year will collect fund
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QUOTE(CLF @ Oct 10 2011, 01:52 PM) tried 'em out at Sony Building the other day. this one? http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonychen/279990846/ while the price's quite irresistible for 4 drivers, personally think that 3 drivers is enough. just briefled tried listen to them, didn't had a distinctive signature, or it's rather bland? need to audition them again when I got the chance. must go tokyo in future... |
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Oct 18 2011, 10:43 AM) you go there, bring a lots of RM.. like me before.Must go to Akihabara too.. http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/25700/Akihabara.html |
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Oct 18 2011, 11:03 AM) you go there, bring a lots of RM.. like me before. i though only anime otaku would like to go Akihabara never knew Audiophilers would like to go there tooMust go to Akihabara too.. http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/25700/Akihabara.html |
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QUOTE(kenjixx @ Oct 18 2011, 11:28 AM) i though only anime otaku would like to go Akihabara never knew Audiophilers would like to go there too  well most of us are male so... ... haha |
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A lots of good stuff sell there not only anime. It's called Akihabara Electric Town not Akihabara Anime Town..
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Oct 18 2011, 11:43 AM) hahah yeah, but that was some time ago.  talk about Akihabara, I try to avoid it at all cost but the Yodobashi Camera is quite huge and lots of headphones/earphones available for testing (including STAX). |
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QUOTE(CLF @ Oct 18 2011, 07:00 PM) hahah yeah, but that was some time ago. u use Canon IXY Digital 920 IS to take this photo?!talk about Akihabara, I try to avoid it at all cost but the Yodobashi Camera is quite huge and lots of headphones/earphones available for testing (including STAX). HMMM MUST GO TOKYO~ |
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Bad news, launch of the BA series will be delayed due to the flood in Thailand.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15380718 While earphone is not mentioned in the news above, several Japanese blogs had pointed out official statement issued by Sony to retailers.  source: http://avic.livedoor.biz/archives/51629322.html This post has been edited by CLF: Oct 20 2011, 08:52 PM |
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QUOTE(CLF @ Oct 20 2011, 08:52 PM) Bad news, launch of the BA series will be delayed due to the flood in Thailand. Well as much as I would like to try these babies~ I do hope everything will get better with our neighbor country~ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15380718 While earphone is not mentioned in the news above, several Japanese blogs had pointed out official statement issued by Sony to retailers. source: http://avic.livedoor.biz/archives/51629322.html  |
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Oct 20 2011, 10:20 PM) Well as much as I would like to try these babies~ I do hope everything will get better with our neighbor country~ yeah.... Thailand kawan baik dengan Malaysia, one make earphones while the other make Walkman players! |
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Just wanted to share the first review:
http://asia.cnet.com/product/sony-xba-4ip-45699798.htm Pretty disappointing esp at those prices. |
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We don't have prices for the rest of Asia yet but these are the reference prices for Japan:
XBA-1: 7,455 yen (US$96) XBA-2: 18,375 yen (US$237) XBA-3: 24,675 yen (US$319) XBA-4: 30,979 yen (US$507) All models are available in "iP" versions and that cost about US$16 more. The XBA-series headphones should hit stores in Asia from November |
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Cant't wait anymore.
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sounds disappointing lol the review from cnet, but then again i dont really take cnet's reviews too srsly.
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A slight update - XBA series is officially launching tomorrow in Malaysia. There will be a press event and you might read about it in the newspaper later. I got invited but unfortunately won't be able to be there.
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QUOTE(ClieOS @ Feb 9 2012, 05:19 PM) A slight update - XBA series is officially launching tomorrow in Malaysia. There will be a press event and you might read about it in the newspaper later. I got invited but unfortunately won't be able to be there. Why not go? |
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Feb 9 2012, 05:47 PM) Why not go? Need to work. The event is in KL and I am in Johor. This post has been edited by ClieOS: Feb 9 2012, 08:54 PM |
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QUOTE(ClieOS @ Feb 9 2012, 08:51 PM) Need to work. The event is in KL and I am in Johor. Where is the place, maybe I can go for awhile. |
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You'll need to be invited and registered before you can go to the event. It is for press only AFAIK.
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Xba-2 ,any good?
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The pricing are as follows:
XBA-1 - RM199 XBA-2 - RM499 XBA-3 - RM899 XBA-4 - RM1199 XBA-BT75 - RM899 XBA-S65 - RM209 XBA-NC85D - RM1399 Not bad at all. |
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I tried calling sony centre gardens, they said the stock for xba-1 isnt here yet due to the flood in thailand. Which somehow sounds like b/s. Sony centre midvalley however, said they dont sell headphones at all. Maybe my engrish aint that good, i dunno. I specifically said "do you have the xba-1 headphone in stock?" Tried calling sony store klcc, nobody pickup -.-
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gshoppe?
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Feb 15 2012, 04:40 PM
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Already pmed, dont have stock T_T
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Feb 15 2012, 06:36 PM
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according to jaben , heard they will bring in soon, you can wait and see the stock appears in their online store too.
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Feb 15 2012, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE(windboy @ Feb 15 2012, 06:36 PM) according to jaben , heard they will bring in soon, you can wait and see the stock appears in their online store too. Sucks that they actually said "now available in malaysia", at least thats what i saw on the lowyat frontpage. I cant play the waiting game since i will be leaving for kuching this weekend. And flights without music, in fact anything without music really bores me. |
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Feb 16 2012, 12:54 AM
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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Feb 15 2012, 09:40 PM) Sucks that they actually said "now available in malaysia", at least thats what i saw on the lowyat frontpage. I cant play the waiting game since i will be leaving for kuching this weekend. And flights without music, in fact anything without music really bores me. Ask the stewardess to sing for you.. |
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Feb 16 2012, 01:18 PM
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went to KLCC sony and they have nothing yet
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Feb 16 2012, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE(macyhouse @ Feb 16 2012, 01:18 PM) went to KLCC sony and they have nothing yet Oh well. I've got no patience for sitting around. Gonna get myself an XB41EX or EX310. |
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Feb 17 2012, 02:28 PM
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XBA series already reached Mid Valley Sony Center. My friend saw it on the shelf today.
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Feb 17 2012, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(dororo @ Feb 17 2012, 02:28 PM) XBA series already reached Mid Valley Sony Center. My friend saw it on the shelf today. You sir, are the bearer of good news. Thank you. |
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Feb 18 2012, 02:16 PM
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Im currently using the XBA-1.. I find it okay.. low on the bass as compared to my last sony earphones.. would love to give Xba-3 or 4 a try out and see.
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Feb 18 2012, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(Soony @ Feb 18 2012, 02:16 PM) Im currently using the XBA-1.. I find it okay.. low on the bass as compared to my last sony earphones.. would love to give Xba-3 or 4 a try out and see. Low bass? What was ur last sony earphone? My gf already bought the xba-1 for me..if the bass is truly low then i regret  |
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Feb 18 2012, 06:59 PM
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It's ba iem, normal la. Cannot compare with dynamic one. Try first and tell us what's it like the sound, who knows if it suit you.
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Feb 18 2012, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(Soony @ Feb 18 2012, 02:16 PM) Im currently using the XBA-1.. I find it okay.. low on the bass as compared to my last sony earphones.. would love to give Xba-3 or 4 a try out and see. That why there is:XBA-2 - Dual Balanced Armature Full Range + Woofer XBA-3 - Triple Balanced Armature Full Range + Woofer + Tweeter XBA-4 - Quad Balanced Armature Full Range + Woofer + Tweeter + Super Woofer XBA-1 may suitable for someone who only want to hear full range. I mean more to mid freq. (Like most girl do). |
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Feb 19 2012, 12:54 AM
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Should have gotten XBA 3 .. but the price is just.. WAO
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Feb 19 2012, 01:33 AM
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Feb 14 2012, 12:08 AM) The pricing are as follows: XBA-4 over rm1000? XBA-1 - RM199 XBA-2 - RM499 XBA-3 - RM899 XBA-4 - RM1199 XBA-BT75 - RM899 XBA-S65 - RM209 XBA-NC85D - RM1399 Not bad at all.  |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(cokelatpanda @ Feb 18 2012, 06:59 PM) It's ba iem, normal la. Cannot compare with dynamic one. Try first and tell us what's it like the sound, who knows if it suit you. QUOTE(nordingh @ Feb 18 2012, 07:16 PM) That why there is: I got my XBA-1 yesterday. If you can imagine a pill, then imagine that very pill attached to your ears with a bud. Thats how it looks haha. About sound quality. It lacks bass. But one thing is for sure, the detail in each song i play now is so damn rich, i feel like im on a treasure hunt everytime i shuffle a new song on my player. Im not joking, i can literally hear sounds i wasnt able to hear before using my bass heavy ex50 before. I didnt change any settings on my poweramp app, just changed earphones. But the difference is like heaven and earth. Maybe its placebo, maybe its just me being a noob, but from this point onwards i wont go back to my older iem. Trading bass for rich detail is fine for me now HAHA.XBA-2 - Dual Balanced Armature Full Range + Woofer XBA-3 - Triple Balanced Armature Full Range + Woofer + Tweeter XBA-4 - Quad Balanced Armature Full Range + Woofer + Tweeter + Super Woofer XBA-1 may suitable for someone who only want to hear full range. I mean more to mid freq. (Like most girl do). P/S: The noise-cancelling earbuds they provide, it really does its job well. I tried using it in the middle of my flight without playing music, kenot hear the engine, vibrations etc. Can only hear the pilot announcing stuff, that also quite muddy. Wasnt the case before with my older iems. Pretty dangerous if you use it while walking on the street IMO. |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:28 PM
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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Feb 20 2012, 06:12 PM) I got my XBA-1 yesterday. If you can imagine a pill, then imagine that very pill attached to your ears with a bud. Thats how it looks haha. About sound quality. It lacks bass. But one thing is for sure, the detail in each song i play now is so damn rich, i feel like im on a treasure hunt everytime i shuffle a new song on my player. Im not joking, i can literally hear sounds i wasnt able to hear before using my bass heavy ex50 before. I didnt change any settings on my poweramp app, just changed earphones. But the difference is like heaven and earth. Maybe its placebo, maybe its just me being a noob, but from this point onwards i wont go back to my older iem. Trading bass for rich detail is fine for me now HAHA. What's your music quality and bit rate? P/S: The noise-cancelling earbuds they provide, it really does its job well. I tried using it in the middle of my flight without playing music, kenot hear the engine, vibrations etc. Can only hear the pilot announcing stuff, that also quite muddy. Wasnt the case before with my older iems. Pretty dangerous if you use it while walking on the street IMO.  |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(D-Frog @ Feb 20 2012, 06:28 PM) What's your music quality and bit rate? Mostly 128-320kbps, mp3 format. Mostly downloaded or ripped straight from soundcloud, thats where i get my music now. Dubious source for quality check, that i can agree |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Feb 20 2012, 06:30 PM) Mostly 128-320kbps, mp3 format. Mostly downloaded or ripped straight from soundcloud, thats where i get my music now. Dubious source for quality check, that i can agree Hmm..yeah,I really doubt it as for me ,my previous experience with Sony ,they are only good at 120kbs instead of high quality lossless file  |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE(D-Frog @ Feb 20 2012, 06:37 PM) Hmm..yeah,I really doubt it as for me ,my previous experience with Sony ,they are only good at 120kbs instead of high quality lossless file Sad to see that happened to you. Sounds weird, but worth investigating. But finding a lossless version of some of my songs..well, lets just say its very hard.Who knows, maybe sony stepped up their game this time around? |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Feb 20 2012, 06:46 PM) Sad to see that happened to you. Sounds weird, but worth investigating. But finding a lossless version of some of my songs..well, lets just say its very hard. u send one unit to me.. i help u test it out.. Who knows, maybe sony stepped up their game this time around? |
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Feb 20 2012, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Feb 20 2012, 06:54 PM) u send one unit to me.. i help u test it out.. LOL if i had the cash for another unit, better save for xba3 for myself |
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Feb 20 2012, 07:00 PM
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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Feb 20 2012, 06:58 PM) LOL if i had the cash for another unit, better save for xba3 for myself if it was me, i go for JHAudio, UM, Westone or ACS customs. not fond of Sony products, they only LOOK great but aint THAT great |
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Feb 20 2012, 07:05 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Feb 20 2012, 07:00 PM) if it was me, i go for JHAudio, UM, Westone or ACS customs. not fond of Sony products, they only LOOK great but aint THAT great Noted. Once i have more knowledge on what it is to be an audiophile, or my xba is broken, maybe ill go for either one of those. Thanks! |
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Feb 20 2012, 07:05 PM
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I wanna see noona droid advise
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Feb 20 2012, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Feb 20 2012, 07:05 PM) Noted. Once i have more knowledge on what it is to be an audiophile, or my xba is broken, maybe ill go for either one of those. Thanks! take ur time to understand dynamic driver and BA driver, and u will know which to choose for |
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Feb 20 2012, 07:09 PM
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Yeah,would like to give it. A try..how does it perform compare to Goldring dr150? I know you canny compare iem and headphones
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Feb 20 2012, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(D-Frog @ Feb 20 2012, 07:09 PM) Yeah,would like to give it. A try..how does it perform compare to Goldring dr150? I know you canny compare iem and headphones one noticable comparison, XBA is in ear so has noise isolation, DR150 open back so gonna get noisy on both sides (u listening will be affected with sound outside, outside can hear u) |
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Feb 20 2012, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Feb 20 2012, 07:00 PM) if it was me, i go for JHAudio, UM, Westone or ACS customs. not fond of Sony products, they only LOOK great but aint THAT great Have you try it before you put comments here.. Don't say it before you do. I can see a lots of improvements in Sony products. COS I'M SONY FANS BEFORE. There is one Sony headphone that really good, I bought at Japan, after almost 2 years I use that, then they sell it in Malaysia. I bought that one in 2002 and still good until now. Even my friend keep asking me to sell it to him. |
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Feb 20 2012, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Feb 20 2012, 08:09 PM) Have you try it before you put comments here.. well call me a Sony hater if u like, but i rather get all those there then them, they just do everything and does not excel on anything Don't say it before you do. I can see a lots of improvements in Sony products. COS I'M SONY FANS BEFORE. There is one Sony headphone that really good, I bought at Japan, after almost 2 years I use that, then they sell it in Malaysia. I bought that one in 2002 and still good until now. Even my friend keep asking me to sell it to him. Added on February 20, 2012, 8:20 pmi think I'll leave this thread alone.. dont want start war again.. This post has been edited by noobandroid: Feb 20 2012, 08:20 PM |
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Feb 20 2012, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Feb 20 2012, 08:09 PM) Have you try it before you put comments here.. Speaking of this,everyone has their own opinion on every product as because we are talking about sound ,some prefer a much sharper ,some prefer flat (Sennheiser) , detailed ,overall (audio technical) , king of bass (shure) ...think for yourself .. It's your own ear that Judges ,I just think that why not give them a chance again .. Don't say it before you do. I can see a lots of improvements in Sony products. COS I'M SONY FANS BEFORE. There is one Sony headphone that really good, I bought at Japan, after almost 2 years I use that, then they sell it in Malaysia. I bought that one in 2002 and still good until now. Even my friend keep asking me to sell it to him. |
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Feb 21 2012, 10:40 AM
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In my thread
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2204776 there other well know consumer electronic brand making BA driver so which is better?  |
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Feb 21 2012, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Feb 21 2012, 10:40 AM) In my thread the better is the one make the best music to your ears, is a subjective matter http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2204776 there other well know consumer electronic brand making BA driver so which is better? anywhere in penang i can test it out? |
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Feb 21 2012, 08:35 PM
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do you guys think sony malaysia will bring in the XBA with apple mic+volume control version?
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Feb 26 2012, 09:23 PM
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just saw the xba line up today. frankly speaking, i'm relieved to see their small sizes, especially the xba-4. very interesting design and pricing. too be honest, i think the price is comparable to most ba phones out there. the xba-1 is similarly priced as pl50 while the xba-2 (rm499) is cheaper than the brainwavz b2 (rm540). so, sony has made the pricing very competitive for the market (considering too, the sony hybrid tips that come with the 'phones). a good move for them.
regarding sony 'phones sound quality, well they have always make products for the masses. still, they do produce good quality headphones from time to time. they are no technics, mind but i used to own a v5 and love my time with it. very costly too at that time. silly money, true, but then again, how many have heard of audio technica back in 2001? senn and shure are pro equipment maker, same goes for beyer while the china made oems, well, let's not talk about them. so we have sony, aiwa, panasonic and a few other choices. all from the mass market manufacturers. exposures (internet especially) made us realised there are tons of options out there, better ones too. but i have to agree with nordingh, without sony (and aiwa), i would not have fell in love with music as much as i am now. heck, those countless walkmans and discmans that i have used and destroyed. all served me well to the end of they life. =) |
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Feb 26 2012, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(artwork1504 @ Feb 26 2012, 09:23 PM) just saw the xba line up today. frankly speaking, i'm relieved to see their small sizes, especially the xba-4. very interesting design and pricing. too be honest, i think the price is comparable to most ba phones out there. the xba-1 is similarly priced as pl50 while the xba-2 (rm499) is cheaper than the brainwavz b2 (rm540). so, sony has made the pricing very competitive for the market (considering too, the sony hybrid tips that come with the 'phones). a good move for them. Agree with you... even all portable cassette player called walkman before... same goes to discman.regarding sony 'phones sound quality, well they have always make products for the masses. still, they do produce good quality headphones from time to time. they are no technics, mind but i used to own a v5 and love my time with it. very costly too at that time. silly money, true, but then again, how many have heard of audio technica back in 2001? senn and shure are pro equipment maker, same goes for beyer while the china made oems, well, let's not talk about them. so we have sony, aiwa, panasonic and a few other choices. all from the mass market manufacturers. exposures (internet especially) made us realised there are tons of options out there, better ones too. but i have to agree with nordingh, without sony (and aiwa), i would not have fell in love with music as much as i am now. heck, those countless walkmans and discmans that i have used and destroyed. all served me well to the end of they life. =) |
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Feb 28 2012, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(artwork1504 @ Feb 26 2012, 09:23 PM) just saw the xba line up today. frankly speaking, i'm relieved to see their small sizes, especially the xba-4. very interesting design and pricing. too be honest, i think the price is comparable to most ba phones out there. the xba-1 is similarly priced as pl50 while the xba-2 (rm499) is cheaper than the brainwavz b2 (rm540). so, sony has made the pricing very competitive for the market (considering too, the sony hybrid tips that come with the 'phones). a good move for them. regarding sony 'phones sound quality, well they have always make products for the masses. still, they do produce good quality headphones from time to time. they are no technics, mind but i used to own a v5 and love my time with it. very costly too at that time. silly money, true, but then again, how many have heard of audio technica back in 2001? senn and shure are pro equipment maker, same goes for beyer while the china made oems, well, let's not talk about them. so we have sony, aiwa, panasonic and a few other choices. all from the mass market manufacturers. exposures (internet especially) made us realised there are tons of options out there, better ones too. but i have to agree with nordingh, without sony (and aiwa), i would not have fell in love with music as much as i am now. heck, those countless walkmans and discmans that i have used and destroyed. all served me well to the end of they life. =) |
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Mar 2 2012, 11:43 PM
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Does anybody know any sony stores where I can audition the xba-4?
Checked out Berjaya Times Square, for sale only no testing. Doesn't seem to be in their plan to eventually allow auditioning... just like their EX lineup. Don't feel like dropping RM1200 without testing first..... |
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Mar 3 2012, 12:58 AM
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try sony style klcc. usually they have a test unit for each of the 'phones they sell. in fact, all the staffs are required to listen to each 'phones so they can actually know the difference between them (so they can they can sell them according to customer's need). well, that was how i was trained back when i do part time there.
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Mar 3 2012, 01:46 AM
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QUOTE(artwork1504 @ Mar 3 2012, 12:58 AM) try sony style klcc. usually they have a test unit for each of the 'phones they sell. in fact, all the staffs are required to listen to each 'phones so they can actually know the difference between them (so they can they can sell them according to customer's need). well, that was how i was trained back when i do part time there. Awesome. Will drop by someday to test power for the entire xba lineup.This post has been edited by cyloh: Mar 4 2012, 09:34 PM |
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Mar 4 2012, 09:35 PM
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Tried xba-1 to 4 already using iphone, apple lossless quality.
xba-1 : Bright mids and highs but not veiled nor sibilant. Detailed. Very airy, quite good soundstage for a 1 BA phone. Bass is very weak, almost considered missing in action. I think for the price of RM199 this is actually an OK buy. xba-2 : What the.... sounds like a cheap dynamic phone. bassy but totally flat and small/wrong soundstage. 5 seconds into auditioning this I nearly rage throw it. xba-3 : Couldn't get a good fit dunno why, so no impressions. xba-4 : Big soundstage, mids and highs similar to xba-1. Bass is very good but can over power the mids sometimes(not by too much though). The only problem for xba series is I think they need to be amped for true potential. My iphone needs 90% volume for normal listening on these. xba-4 hisses a bit, even the highs have some sort of distortion without amp. |
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Mar 5 2012, 05:19 PM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Mar 4 2012, 09:35 PM) Tried xba-1 to 4 already using iphone, apple lossless quality. If you don't mind , can tell me what apps you uses to get apple lossless?xba-1 : Bright mids and highs but not veiled nor sibilant. Detailed. Very airy, quite good soundstage for a 1 BA phone. Bass is very weak, almost considered missing in action. I think for the price of RM199 this is actually an OK buy. xba-2 : What the.... sounds like a cheap dynamic phone. bassy but totally flat and small/wrong soundstage. 5 seconds into auditioning this I nearly rage throw it. xba-3 : Couldn't get a good fit dunno why, so no impressions. xba-4 : Big soundstage, mids and highs similar to xba-1. Bass is very good but can over power the mids sometimes(not by too much though). The only problem for xba series is I think they need to be amped for true potential. My iphone needs 90% volume for normal listening on these. xba-4 hisses a bit, even the highs have some sort of distortion without amp. |
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Mar 5 2012, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(D-Frog @ Mar 5 2012, 05:19 PM) If you don't mind , can tell me what apps you uses to get apple lossless? If you're on a mac, use X Lossless Decoder.If you're on windows, can use dbpoweramp music converter. Get wav/flac quality and use the above software to convert to apple lossless. |
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Mar 5 2012, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Mar 5 2012, 05:32 PM) If you're on a mac, use X Lossless Decoder. Thank you very much bro If you're on windows, can use dbpoweramp music converter. Get wav/flac quality and use the above software to convert to apple lossless. asked at iPhone sections , no one replies |
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Mar 5 2012, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE(D-Frog @ Mar 5 2012, 05:50 PM) Thank you very much bro cos there they only learn how to use the phone... they not appreciate the music. asked at iPhone sections , no one replies |
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Mar 5 2012, 11:36 PM
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hmmm. based on cyloh impression, these don't sound that good at all. guess they're meant for the commercial market? still haven't had a chance to personally try them. would like to compare the xb2 to my b2, honestly.
cyloh, where did you go to test them? klcc? i need to go and have them in my ears. soon. ;D |
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Mar 5 2012, 11:52 PM
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closest?
try jaben audio at SS15, tried full range at there http://jaben.com.my/shopping2/home.php?cat=376 |
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Mar 6 2012, 07:23 AM
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QUOTE(artwork1504 @ Mar 5 2012, 11:36 PM) hmmm. based on cyloh impression, these don't sound that good at all. guess they're meant for the commercial market? still haven't had a chance to personally try them. would like to compare the xb2 to my b2, honestly. Tested them in Jaben. They're definitely made for the mass market. But then again it depends on the listener in the end.cyloh, where did you go to test them? klcc? i need to go and have them in my ears. soon. ;D I quite like xba-1 and 4, 1 more than 4 unfortunately. The xba-4 sounds like an upgrade to my Triple Fi 10 but there is too much flaws and headaches. Will go back to Jaben and test properly(was in a rush earlier...). |
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Mar 7 2012, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Mar 5 2012, 03:32 PM) If you're on a mac, use X Lossless Decoder. Can above rip song from CD?If you're on windows, can use dbpoweramp music converter. Get wav/flac quality and use the above software to convert to apple lossless. Added on March 7, 2012, 3:16 pmTdk also having their tdk BA 200 same price RM 499 This post has been edited by wkkm007: Mar 7 2012, 03:16 PM |
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Mar 8 2012, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Mar 7 2012, 03:14 PM) Can above rip song from CD? could you pls pm me the details where selling the ba200 for 499? Added on March 7, 2012, 3:16 pmTdk also having their tdk BA 200 same price RM 499 interested to get one |
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Mar 8 2012, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(chidori @ Mar 8 2012, 12:54 PM) could you pls pm me the details where selling the ba200 for 499? Dot life @ pikom cap squareinterested to get one Added on March 8, 2012, 6:54 pmhttp://dot-life.com.my/site/index.php?cat=4 This post has been edited by wkkm007: Mar 8 2012, 06:54 PM |
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Mar 8 2012, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Mar 8 2012, 06:53 PM) Dot life @ pikom cap square thanks!Added on March 8, 2012, 6:54 pmhttp://dot-life.com.my/site/index.php?cat=4 sadly no chain in Penang >_< do they carry many others brands of IEMs ? |
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Mar 8 2012, 08:53 PM
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Mar 11 2012, 04:34 PM
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Sudah try Sony xba whole lineup
2 paling teruk Added on March 11, 2012, 4:36 pmFor those who plan to buy xba are recommend to try tdk ba 200 1st. This post has been edited by wkkm007: Mar 11 2012, 04:36 PM |
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Mar 11 2012, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Mar 11 2012, 04:34 PM) Sudah try Sony xba whole lineup Haha that is right. xba-2 is really the worst when I try.2 paling teruk Added on March 11, 2012, 4:36 pmFor those who plan to buy xba are recommend to try tdk ba 200 1st. So how does 1,3 and 4 compare to tdk dual BA? |
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Mar 11 2012, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Mar 11 2012, 03:04 PM) Haha that is right. xba-2 is really the worst when I try. i feel Ba 200 better then 4, SQ and also in term of size.So how does 1,3 and 4 compare to tdk dual BA? This post has been edited by wkkm007: Mar 11 2012, 10:33 PM |
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Mar 13 2012, 04:01 AM
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QUOTE(ertai @ Mar 12 2012, 02:02 PM) I guess i am not alone, i agree with your points on XBA-1: good isolation, the mid-treble is nice and pleasant but lack bass. I am about 3 weeks into it, but still not ready to accept the trade off (rich detail over bass) i have the XBA-1 paired up with go-vibe mini box. bass definitely up a bit. sony really surprised me this time with this IEM. good build quality, decent sound quality, great isolation. last time i had the EX310 and it was rubbish! I am hoping to trade the XBA-1 to someone who might appreciate it more. Otherwise i am considering to get an amp to push the bass up. That would be a good idea because i love the mid-treble quality compared to EX300. If i can get the bass up, i would LOVE it |
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Mar 13 2012, 10:17 AM
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Mar 13 2012, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(ertai @ Mar 13 2012, 08:17 AM) well, since i cant live without bass, i had to pick EX300 over XBA-1, but if you ask me in the terms of sound quality - no doubt XBA-1 tops it because it sounds way-more liquid smooth, but just the bass, its just me i know Try tdk ba 200 good in bass ba IEM |
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Mar 13 2012, 11:09 PM
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I'm guessing maybe sony ex510 > xba1,2 and 3.
Wonder sony KLCC has ex range for audition or not..... |
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Mar 14 2012, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(ertai @ Mar 13 2012, 10:17 AM) well, since i cant live without bass, i had to pick EX300 over XBA-1, but if you ask me in the terms of sound quality - no doubt XBA-1 tops it because it sounds way-more liquid smooth, but just the bass, its just me i know dynamic drivers trounce BA drivers in terms of bass anytime. but of course with amps things can change. |
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Mar 15 2012, 09:49 AM
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yeah even SE stock handfree dynamic driver good for fm internat radio,: my fm, hit fm
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Mar 15 2012, 06:06 PM
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bought xba-1 totally satisfied for the price i paid, thumping bass, not overwhelming, but it is there.. the clarity is there but cannot compare to phonak pfe 132... that would be my next target
xba-3 not really special for that price, aside from better bass and clearer sound.. by little bit only.. pfe 132 sounds really sweet and nice did tried acs t15, too harsh and bright for me, feel like no bass at all haha.. |
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Mar 16 2012, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Mar 15 2012, 06:06 PM) bought xba-1 totally satisfied for the price i paid, thumping bass, not overwhelming, but it is there.. the clarity is there but cannot compare to phonak pfe 132... that would be my next target glad you liked the xba-1. i have the acs t15, totally agree with the harsh highs. but i got used to it and some amping can tone it down a bit. xba-3 not really special for that price, aside from better bass and clearer sound.. by little bit only.. pfe 132 sounds really sweet and nice did tried acs t15, too harsh and bright for me, feel like no bass at all haha.. |
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Mar 17 2012, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(ertai @ Mar 17 2012, 11:23 AM) Call me crazy but I think this is amazing experience for me as an amateur, cuz i think my brains got "burn-in". Now I find my EX300 a tad too bassy and now XBA-1 bass is good pretty good. nope, you're not and you might just be the target market that sony are looking for. something bassy but at the same time wanting a bit more clarity than usual.I actually tried to boost XBA-1's bass through an amp but couldnt accept the trade-off on the treble side. When I go back to EX300 the sound quality drop and it's a big difference to me now. OH MY GOD I CANT BELIEVE THIS. I need to re-review my thoughts over this weekend. Just a week ago I was convinced EX300 was more fun than XBA-1, but now it's growing on me and I'm loving the XBA-1 more now. This is insane stuff. i did manage to test the xba series yesterday. for me, i had to agree with most of the previous impressions about the series, especially the xba2, which i check slighter closer since i want to compare it with the brainwavz b2. to put it in a few words, veiled and bassy. perhaps sony might have decided to pumped the woofer to bring out the bass to compensate the usually 'thin sounding' signature of balanced armature. i personally found it to be uncontrolled and bloated. while it might suits modern music such as hiphop or electronica, those who want to listen to guitar licks, tight bass and clear vocal might might be sorely disappointed. damien rice's volcano sounded lost and confused with the xba2. with the b2, i love to hear the guitar pluckings, the violin's crackles and all the small details which were lost with the xba2. they are not truly terrible 'phones, these sonys, but just not my taste, i guess. This post has been edited by artwork1504: Mar 17 2012, 12:28 PM |
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Mar 17 2012, 06:40 PM
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Well, xba-4 is in my to buy list.
It is a sidegrade to my TF10. Larger soundstage, never sibilant and slightly more forward mids compared to TF10. Live and fun. Only problem now is the price and the J-cord puny cabling. |
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Mar 18 2012, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Mar 17 2012, 04:40 PM) Well, xba-4 is in my to buy list. Very big laIt is a sidegrade to my TF10. Larger soundstage, never sibilant and slightly more forward mids compared to TF10. Live and fun. Only problem now is the price and the J-cord puny cabling. |
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Mar 18 2012, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Mar 18 2012, 10:17 PM) Very big la Fit my ears no problem so far.... |
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Mar 19 2012, 12:26 PM
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using xba-1 paired with t-muso DAC.. totally awesome, all the details came out, and the bass is improved, cube c30 totally got pwned lol.. probably i need some headamp for it.. any recommendations for any headamp that can pair with xba-1? or in general, which headamp can gives better details and add in some bass?
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Mar 19 2012, 07:53 PM
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jus puchased xba-1 from klcc sony centre.
my first impression when i plugged it into my Sony walkman nwz-a726, listening to a vocal music is tat it sounds too bright, i.e. treble set too high. it almost sounded like a radio to me. then i switched to xba-2, to my suprise, it sounded better. better in the sense tat i have tried it in the same store before this using sony own demo walkman. when i switched from xba1 to xba2, it sounded soft/low. but not today. i wonder if its a faulty device at tat point of time. anyway, after standing there testing it out wif various songs available in my walkman ranging from fully vocal song, mix vocal and bass to fully bass songs, i have somehow adapted to its characteristic. no longer the treble sounds too high for me. i can say tat the difference between xba2 and xba1 is definitely on the bass side only. the xba2 can really give tat whomping bass sound. xba1 has the bass but not whomping it out. i tried xba3 and xba4 for awhile only and it didnt give me enuff impression to fork out tat much of money for it. i will try again at home and compare it wif my AKG 242HD headphone together wif a fiio E7 amp. Added on March 19, 2012, 9:26 pmi plugged it to my Fiio E7 and compare it to AKG 242 HD and this time i can definitely feel the treble is a tad too high, in my opinion... it also sounds kinda like radio...not sure how to describe it or what's the word for it...lack of soundstage perhaps? the bass does improved wif a thumping sound after pairing it wif E7. thumping...not whomping...err...meaning i can feel the bass clearly but it is still not as omph as the xba-2 so there goes - my personal review for XBA-1. hope u guys find it useful. p/s: on a side note, i got 10% discount when purchasing it for being a Sony Member. But during my last weekend visit to Pavilion Sony Centre, the staff there claimed there's no discount for it for being a Sony Member. so beware... This post has been edited by karwaidotnet: Mar 19 2012, 09:31 PM |
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i just bought XBA-3, straight out from the box, the sounds are not really "FULL". I will try to let it burn in more and see how it goes ...
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Mar 24 2012, 04:49 PM
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Mar 25 2012, 09:44 PM
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I've bought the XBA-S65 2-3 weeks ago, and I was told that I need to register the warranty online.
Did you guys register yours here http://mysony.sony.com.my/ExpressProductRegistration.aspx and another problem I'm facing is ..... I can't locate the serial number |
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QUOTE(ertai @ Mar 24 2012, 04:49 PM) thanks for the review after 'brain burn-in' and more comparison wif the AKG...i find the treble not so high anymore...but i do note that if its NOT plug-in into the ear tightly, it'll sound like radio. something some might find it uncomfortable after awhile....unlike a headphone...i never found the treble of XBA-1 to be too high, to me the treble have a certain sweetness-pleasant sound to it which i like so much but i remember when first time auditioning all the models, i found XBA-1 relatively thinner sounding compared 2-4, at the same time i found there was just too much going on in XBA-4, but then those where just short impressions - after experiencing my 'brain burn-in', i know how i can fool myself into anything i found my xba can be more revealing than the ex300 to the source of my songs, if its low quality, then it will sound very cheap, ex300 can cover up better i also think generally BA drivers will have lesser soundstage compared to dynamic ones btw, how did you find using E7 on the XBA-1? esp. on the bass and overall? but yeah...the soundstage is lesser compare to AKG. using E7, i feel the bass improved. This post has been edited by karwaidotnet: Apr 3 2012, 02:27 AM |
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Apr 3 2012, 02:45 AM
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I test 4 model XBA-1/2/3/4 at Sony Mid Valley.
I don't why, I not really like all the model. The sound still not up to my expectation. Maybe cos I prefer full size cans than IEM. |
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Apr 3 2012, 08:59 AM
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fuuuhhh... i tried the XBA-4 series last sunday in The Gardens Sony Centre..
super balanced... the bass goes so deep but the first thing that you'll notice when u wear them is the super-perfect fit which unbelievable isolation! although, i was hoping for the bass to be a bit more boomier~ I think i might consider it.. despite its RM1000++ price tag~ |
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Apr 3 2012, 03:16 PM
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Hehe I'll only consider it if the IP version comes in. The J cord on the SL version is really a no go for me.
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Apr 4 2012, 06:23 PM
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I just called Sony and they told me that there is no warranty for my newly purchase XBA-S65. When I made the purchase in pavilion I was told that it comes with a one year warranty, and need to register the warranty through Sony website. Kinda feel like I got cheated.
As for other models, I'm not too sure. So for you guys who wanted to get these iems, better double check again with Sony. |
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Apr 4 2012, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(dpo_99_sl @ Apr 4 2012, 06:23 PM) I just called Sony and they told me that there is no warranty for my newly purchase XBA-S65. When I made the purchase in pavilion I was told that it comes with a one year warranty, and need to register the warranty through Sony website. Kinda feel like I got cheated. If I'm not mistaken there is this pinkish sticker on the box with something holographic. That should be theAs for other models, I'm not too sure. So for you guys who wanted to get these iems, better double check again with Sony. serial for registration? Sony earphones should have 1 year warranty and when you sign up online I think they add another 3 months to it? |
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Apr 4 2012, 08:08 PM
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Certainly there's a misunderstanding here. As long you buy from local authorised dealer you have 1 year warranty + additional 3 months if you registered online.
About the online registration I had not register my xba-4 yet, so I also had no idea which is the serial no. |
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Apr 5 2012, 12:21 AM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Apr 4 2012, 06:36 PM) If I'm not mistaken there is this pinkish sticker on the box with something holographic. That should be the Yeah, there is this pinkish sticker on the box, Sony Malaysia Genuine sticker thing.serial for registration? Sony earphones should have 1 year warranty and when you sign up online I think they add another 3 months to it? I thought that is just to check whether is it genuine from Sony Malaysia ? I called Sony twice, the first time was last Monday. They told me there's no warranty for Sony earphone, but they will double check and get back to me. As expected they didn't get back to me, and yesterday I decided to give them another call. Again, this time they tell me there's no warranty for Sony earphone, and I even specifically tell them the model no. QUOTE(r28 @ Apr 4 2012, 08:08 PM) Certainly there's a misunderstanding here. As long you buy from local authorised dealer you have 1 year warranty + additional 3 months if you registered online. When I purchase it from the store in Pavilion, they told me it comes with 1 year warranty and I need to register it online. But I wasn't able to find the serial no. to proceed the registration, that is why I need to call Sony to seek for assistance. I really do hope it's a misunderstanding. If you're able to register yours please do update us in this thread.About the online registration I had not register my xba-4 yet, so I also had no idea which is the serial no. |
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Apr 5 2012, 07:17 PM
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I'm afraid online registration is not available for Sony earphone as I couldn't find the serial.Somemore online registration required you to register within 7days after you purchased.
However as long you have your proof of purchase, the 1 year limited warranty is valid for your xba. |
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Apr 5 2012, 09:31 PM
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Apr 5 2012, 09:50 PM
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At this rate I'll be crossing sony xbas off my to buy list.
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Apr 5 2012, 10:10 PM
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Sony earphone is consider portable audio under audio section which is 1 year warranty. Unless they consider it as accesory like batteries or charger stated in the website.
This really makes me wonder Sony Malaysia know what are they selling or not... |
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Apr 6 2012, 10:19 AM
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I bought Sony XB-300 before from Sony Store and the guy told me that Sony don't offer warranty for headphone / earphone.
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Apr 6 2012, 12:50 PM
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Apr 6 2012, 01:12 PM
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My xba4 is from jaben. I was informed there is 1 year warranty. +3month if registered online.
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Apr 6 2012, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(r28 @ Apr 6 2012, 01:12 PM) My xba4 is from jaben. I was informed there is 1 year warranty. +3month if registered online. At this rate I think Jaben will honor the warranty and have their own way to settle it. Perhaps for others that bought direct will have a hit or miss experience when it comes to warranty.Does you box or earphone unit have any serial? Else I guess the +3month warranty is smoke and mirrors. ---- IINM, US and Aus both have 90 days warranty for sony earphones. Japan has 1 year. This post has been edited by cyloh: Apr 6 2012, 01:25 PM |
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Apr 6 2012, 01:30 PM
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there is no serial no. like the sample pic shown in the registration web.
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Apr 6 2012, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE(r28 @ Apr 6 2012, 01:30 PM) there is no serial no. like the sample pic shown in the registration web. That's the exact problem I faced while trying to register it online.Like cyloh said, I believe jaben will honor the warranty for your earphone so I think you're safe. I think it's absolute ridiculous if there's no warranty for Sony earphone, as some of their models are quite expensive. And if you do browse through garage sales, you will notice many other brands do provide warranty for their earphones. |
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Apr 6 2012, 06:29 PM
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Apr 6 2012, 07:49 PM
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I feel sorry for this. I thought mine got warranty it should be the same to the rest as long it's from Sony Malaysia.
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Apr 7 2012, 08:59 PM
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whoah...after reading 9 pages of this thread xba1 is really worth to be considered..anyway does anyone have any comparison between xba1 and meelectronics A151 and MDR ex510? seem that the pricing point is almost the same...
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QUOTE(merajey @ Apr 7 2012, 08:59 PM) whoah...after reading 9 pages of this thread xba1 is really worth to be considered..anyway does anyone have any comparison between xba1 and meelectronics A151 and MDR ex510? seem that the pricing point is almost the same... i will assure ur mind set will change when u go to jaben |
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Apr 7 2012, 09:04 PM) i will assure ur mind set will change when u go to jaben ..is it a negative or postive kind of view?I plan to go to Jaben to test drive the unit but no times yet..I'm afraid that going there will ending up buying none of the listed...probably much expensive IEM..hahah |
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QUOTE(merajey @ Apr 7 2012, 09:11 PM) ..is it a negative or postive kind of view?I plan to go to Jaben to test drive the unit but no times yet..I'm afraid that going there will ending up buying none of the listed...probably much expensive IEM..hahah |
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Apr 7 2012, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE(nordingh @ Apr 3 2012, 12:45 AM) I test 4 model XBA-1/2/3/4 at Sony Mid Valley. If vs my BA 200 leh?I don't why, I not really like all the model. The sound still not up to my expectation. Maybe cos I prefer full size cans than IEM. This post has been edited by wkkm007: Apr 7 2012, 10:31 PM |
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Apr 7 2012, 10:28 PM) If vs my BA 200 leh? BA200 screw up my taste already... pity Sony.. |
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Apr 12 2012, 03:03 PM
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anyone knows where to get xba-1ip ? or when is it coming in?
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Apr 15 2012, 02:02 PM
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Apr 17 2012, 12:36 AM
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Just bought the XBA-1...with the pricing point I think it quite a value price BA IEM..but comparing it to the Woody 2 seem like heaven and earth...
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Apr 18 2012, 11:25 AM
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tried XBA3 and XBA4~ really not bad... personally i like XBA4 more... but it's huge!
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Apr 18 2012, 09:49 PM
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No moolah for XBA.
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Apr 19 2012, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(cyloh @ Apr 18 2012, 09:49 PM) No moolah for XBA. u shd try EX1000~ Enjoying my MDR-EX210 instead.  |
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Apr 19 2012, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Apr 19 2012, 12:13 PM) u shd try EX1000~ So expensive, some more nowhere in Msia can audition it |
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Apr 23 2012, 10:38 AM
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Anyone interested in buying an XBA-3? Won one from a contest but its not the one i want so i'm selling it to fund the one i want
BTW for those that were discussing the warranty earlier, I've talked to the Sony Marketing people while picking up my set Warranty (1 year) is given only for those items above RM300 in price. So XBA's 2-4 will have it but XBA1 wont:( This post has been edited by Erehwon: Apr 23 2012, 03:42 PM |
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The XBA series are really good for the money.
The XBA-1s BA driver is quite decent in covering alot of the frequencies, and the XBA-2 is a breath of fresh air in the dual BA world thats now filled with TWFK drivers that are rather dry and bass-shy. The XBA-4s I've used for awhile and sold it. Top end stuff. Very Ultrasone-like sound. Big powerful bass with stoic mids/vocals and sparkly, metallic tinged highs. Good for EDM music, or just about any other genres. Just.. yeah.. very big housing. The XBA-4SL has an annoying J cord which can be annoying. The iP version has the normal Y cords. Also, the XBA series seems to have dropped its price, with Amazon US selling them for 220USD brand new. Which is what? 700ringgit?? MADNESS |
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Sony BA user here...just got it yesterday...first impression, worth every penny (sound wise)
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Will be using it for daily commuting to work and sleep... Bass department surely wont suit those who are MegaBass fans....but detail wise, my gawd!! It was either MDR-310 or the XBA-1...but in the end went for the XBA... http://www.sony.com.my/product/CompareProd...els=MDR-EX310SL Added on May 2, 2012, 6:32 pm QUOTE(dpo_99_sl @ Apr 4 2012, 06:23 PM) I just called Sony and they told me that there is no warranty for my newly purchase XBA-S65. When I made the purchase in pavilion I was told that it comes with a one year warranty, and need to register the warranty through Sony website. Kinda feel like I got cheated. Yap...my new purchase also no warranty...Sony must have big cojones and confident of their product... As for other models, I'm not too sure. So for you guys who wanted to get these iems, better double check again with Sony. QUOTE(cyloh @ Apr 4 2012, 06:36 PM) If I'm not mistaken there is this pinkish sticker on the box with something holographic. That should be the nope..that is authenticity numbers which can be verified if u sms the number to Sony...serial for registration? Sony earphones should have 1 year warranty and when you sign up online I think they add another 3 months to it? QUOTE(r28 @ Apr 4 2012, 08:08 PM) Certainly there's a misunderstanding here. As long you buy from local authorised dealer you have 1 year warranty + additional 3 months if you registered online. Nope, no misunderstanding....it does not have any warranty whatsoever, no 7-days 1-1 no nothing...only Bluetooh and Noise Cancelling headphone got warranty....I suspect due to electronics reason, but earphone is passive equipment so no warranty...About the online registration I had not register my xba-4 yet, so I also had no idea which is the serial no. This post has been edited by antonio: May 2 2012, 06:32 PM |
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May 3 2012, 01:39 AM
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QUOTE(ertai @ May 3 2012, 01:39 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Congrats on your purchase What music player do you use? any portable amp? |
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May 3 2012, 01:16 PM
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Did anyone check the models above RM300 if they have the required info to register online?
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May 3 2012, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(Erehwon @ May 3 2012, 01:16 PM) Did anyone check the models above RM300 if they have the required info to register online? All headphones except those with electronics such as Bluetooth & Noise Cancelling does not have warranty by Sony Malaysia. |
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May 3 2012, 01:34 PM
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Hmm that quite contradicts what their marketing staff told me.. I'll go ask again
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May 3 2012, 02:05 PM
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Consider my information is update 1/5/2012
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May 3 2012, 07:53 PM
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May 16 2012, 09:19 AM
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i just get xb1 at singapore jaben come with one year official warranty card by sony =)
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May 16 2012, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(TeOtq @ May 16 2012, 09:19 AM) i just get xb1 at singapore jaben come with one year official warranty card by sony =) niceee....malaysia dun have |
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May 16 2012, 11:53 AM
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btw,xb1 really bang bucks! worth the price and this is the sound signature that i am finding all the way~ =D
i tried xba 1,xba2 n xba3. xba2 just stay at my ear 5 sec only, it sound very weird to me. xba3 more better in overall, got 3 driver which each driver do their work nicely but my personal preference is vocal, xba1 vocal more warm, more magnetic ~! |
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May 16 2012, 10:46 PM
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May 17 2012, 01:59 AM
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i do compare with er6i, er6i vocal become dull, and dry; xb1 sound more musical,warm and magnetic (in another term is the mid very nice)~
bass is there but not strong.as i use to etymotic er4p and er6i bass respond, xba1 bass is just nice, the quantity of bass is better than etymotic series =) as i say,rm199 really worth for the sound signature =) even in i play directly frm my samsung tab 7.7, the sound still very impress me =D for sure, with a proper amp,it will become more better, some how with amp,the bass will be more good~ ohya,i do compare to klipch x10 and triplefi10, i still prefer xba1 xD *the review is based on my own preference song which is more toward vocal, like emi fujitra, 蔡琴， corrine may, olivia ong |
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May 18 2012, 01:48 PM
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May 19 2012, 11:34 AM
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XBA-1 +1 ,simple review~i will give 5 star for price and it's sound quality!!!
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May 19 2012, 02:40 PM
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do bear in mind that double amping most probably will make the sound worst, i use line out frm itouch with a proper LOD + zeroD amp do make xba1 fly =D
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May 23 2012, 08:24 AM
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Y no 1 talked about d xba-s65? who has tried it? Is it gud?
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Jun 11 2012, 05:01 PM
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I just tried xba-4 in Harvey Norman Sunway Pyramid branch.. Cacat display, all cables tangled, xba-1 to xba-3 no ear piece, only xba-4 is okay... But it sounds ordinary to me.. Something wrong with my rig or ears? @.@
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Jun 11 2012, 08:30 PM
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Jul 18 2012, 09:54 PM
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Using XBA-1 now and its my first BA IEM
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Jul 21 2012, 04:39 PM
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I just tried out XBA-1 to 3 using my phone (as it's the only music playback capable device I have ATM), at my local Sony Centre. They had them on display on a counter and they let people plug in their source with them.
From 1 through 3 I can hear noticeable increases in bass presence. However, I do not get the price gap between XBA-1 and 2. For RM300 more all I seem to get is more bass, and that's it. XBA-1 seems to sound louder at the same volume level at my phone than 2 and 3. XBA-1 sounds smoother, with XBA-2 having a slight bump in the bass. Oh and to add about the XBA-1, I dunno if it's my memory of the sound of PL50 getting hazier, or the noisy environment, the XBA-1 doesn't sound like the PL50 (another single BA). The PL50 is smoother, while the XBA-1 is more analytical. XBA-3, although very expensive, it did sound enjoyable. I was surprised by the bass it produces, quite deep and fast I think. Detail is so much better than XBA-1 but RM600 would better justify its performance. So yeah, good sound but too bad about the price. Isolation is at best, average for all three, but a seal is so easy to achieve. I would be able to better judge their sound at a quieter place, but the condition at the time was good for a real-life scenario test. I wish I had more time, but the Sony salesmen and women were looking at me and I was shy and embarassed. This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Jul 21 2012, 04:45 PM |
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Jul 21 2012, 04:54 PM
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So is XBA-1 worth it as a 1st IEM?
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Jul 21 2012, 05:18 PM
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QUOTE(5p3ak @ Jul 21 2012, 04:54 PM) So is XBA-1 worth it as a 1st IEM? Depends on what you want of the sound. If you want ear massaging bass then no. But if you want an overall capable IEM, that does nothing wrong then yes. |
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Jul 21 2012, 06:06 PM
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What If I want clarity and great isolation?
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Jul 21 2012, 06:20 PM
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The XBA-4 so 'dai lup'
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Jul 21 2012, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(5p3ak @ Jul 21 2012, 06:06 PM) What If I want clarity and great isolation? I can't recall one at that price from my experience. The volume I use when testing them were my ideal volume, which is pretty low. I don't like using the volume of music as a primary way of getting isolation. The environment at the time was pretty noisy too. You can look for it at your local Sony centre and see if they have audition units up on display, so you can have a go yourself.BTW, JonSpark, nice shot of those IEMs. Too bad they didn't have the XBA-4 for me to try out. All three XBAs were very very light and comfortable. They're actually really pretty in real life. This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Jul 21 2012, 07:04 PM |
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Jul 21 2012, 07:13 PM
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I see alright will try it out when I visit a Sony Centre.
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Jul 21 2012, 07:43 PM
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QUOTE(5p3ak @ Jul 21 2012, 06:06 PM) What If I want clarity and great isolation? Isolation is decent, but not great. I don't remember Sony even makes an IEM with great isolation. If isolation must be great and clarity is a must, I'll advise Westone 2 instead. Etymotic isn't a bad choice either but Westone 2 has slightly better bass response. Though Westone is more expensive than Sony. QUOTE(JonSpark @ Jul 21 2012, 06:20 PM) The XBA-4 so 'dai lup' XBA-4 might look big, but actually it is surprising comfortable |
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Jul 21 2012, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(ertai @ Jul 21 2012, 08:06 PM) Hey Clieos. It's good to hear from you. How is your review coming along? Still working. Too much stuff to do, too little time. |
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Jul 22 2012, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(ClieOS @ Jul 21 2012, 07:43 PM) Isolation is decent, but not great. I don't remember Sony even makes an IEM with great isolation. If isolation must be great and clarity is a must, I'll advise Westone 2 instead. Etymotic isn't a bad choice either but Westone 2 has slightly better bass response. Though Westone is more expensive than Sony. So how much is Westone 2 ? XBA-4 might look big, but actually it is surprising comfortable |
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Jul 22 2012, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(5p3ak @ Jul 22 2012, 07:39 AM) So how much is Westone 2 ? Jaben is selling them for about RM1k.It's between the price of an XBA-3 and 4. The Westones however have passive (electronic) crossovers (vs mechanical ones for XBAs IINM), different design, high quality parts and workmanship, which explains the price. This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Jul 22 2012, 10:17 AM |
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Jul 22 2012, 10:32 AM
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Whoa 1K that's a lot for me
Anything around 500 or so? |
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Jul 22 2012, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(tunertoobe @ Jul 22 2012, 10:15 AM) Jaben is selling them for about RM1k. I really won't say Westone has higher quality parts or workmanship (happen to know which company is OEM for Westone). They are high quality, but ain't the much higher than Sony.It's between the price of an XBA-3 and 4. The Westones however have passive (electronic) crossovers (vs mechanical ones for XBAs IINM), different design, high quality parts and workmanship, which explains the price. It is interesting for Sony to go crossover-less though, as that is actually harder to do than passive and requires careful implementation to get it right. Most companies doesn't do mechanical crossover not because it is inferior, but because it will take too much effort. Passive crossover, like any crossover design, has its own issues. But it is easier (and thus cheaper) to implement and thus it becomes the popular choice. For case and example, Sony needs to custom build (or order) those BA so they know they will all work together well. But if you use passive crossover, then it becomes easier as the crossover circuit will help you mediate two / three drivers than are less than compatible to each other because the crossover, in a way, separate them electronically (frequency wise). But one the other hand, passive crossover also introduces more noise, phase issue and more noticeably, a wonky impedance curve that often places higher demand on the source. |
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Jul 22 2012, 01:47 PM
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went to japan recently, yodobashi camera in akihabara was selling xba-4 for 18800 yen (do the calculation yourself
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@ClieOS
This is what I got from my listening of the XBA3 and the XBA4. The XBA3 has better bass body and sounds more balanced. The XBA 4 has a super woofer but bass is non existent and sounds very thin but very very transparent. Transparency on the XBA 4 is very good. But the XBA 3 is more balanced and sounds better then the XBA4. If i has to choose between them both i would choose the XBA3 |
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Jul 22 2012, 07:24 PM
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XBA4 is very picky on its source. I tried it on Xperia Arc, Ibasso D12 and Fostex HP-A3.
Like you said it sounds thin and no bass when plug into HP-A3. However when plug into D12 you get full body of bass and it does not sound thin anymore. The result of Arc is between those two dacs. |
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Jul 23 2012, 01:40 AM
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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Jul 22 2012, 04:49 PM) @ClieOS The measured FR curve between XBA-3 and XBA-4 doesn't show a big different in bass, actually (mostly within 2dB, lesser in XBA-4). On the other hand, XBA-4 is a harder to drive IEM and I wonder if your source plays a part on why you hear what you hear. If your source doesn't drive XBA-4 well enough, I would expect the kind of result as you did. But on the other hand, XBA-3 does have a more 'balanced' FR curve (more V-shaped), so to speak, as it has higher spike on treble.This is what I got from my listening of the XBA3 and the XBA4. The XBA3 has better bass body and sounds more balanced. The XBA 4 has a super woofer but bass is non existent and sounds very thin but very very transparent. Transparency on the XBA 4 is very good. But the XBA 3 is more balanced and sounds better then the XBA4. If i has to choose between them both i would choose the XBA3 QUOTE(r28 @ Jul 22 2012, 07:24 PM) XBA4 is very picky on its source. I tried it on Xperia Arc, Ibasso D12 and Fostex HP-A3. As far as I know, HP-A3 uses TPA6120 as its headphone amp and one of the requirement of TPA6120 is an >=10ohm output impedance. That means HP-A3 will drive any headphone less than 80ohm poorly, not to mention the 8ohm XBA-4. D12 on the other hand probably has less than 1 ohm of output impedance (like most iBasso) and thus making it an ideal source for XBA-4.Like you said it sounds thin and no bass when plug into HP-A3. However when plug into D12 you get full body of bass and it does not sound thin anymore. The result of Arc is between those two dacs. |
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Jul 23 2012, 11:15 AM
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tried these baby at Harvey Norman~
As far as I concern the treble part is kinda weird~ I like the XBA3 most from the rest, but its treble a bit digital/harsh/not smooth.The XBA2 and XBA1 mid, bass and treble is all over the place :swt: While the XBA4 sounds not as neutral and even it hv a sub woofer driver the bass is not as expected~ |
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Jul 23 2012, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(joshuachew @ Jul 22 2012, 04:49 PM) The XBA3 has better bass body and sounds more balanced. The XBA 4 has a super woofer but bass is non existent and sounds very thin but very very transparent. Transparency on the XBA 4 is very good. But the XBA 3 is more balanced and sounds better then the XBA4. If i has to choose between them both i would choose the XBA3 I've owned the XBA-4 for about 5 weeks. They sounded alright down low, very full, deep and full of power. Extension is great.. Side by side, the TF10's bass hits harder and faster, but the XBA exhibits a more cultured bass response. I got the J cord one however, and couldn't live with that. The treble of the XBA-4s are the only thing I didn't like. Too metallic tinged. |
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Jul 23 2012, 11:15 AM) tried these baby at Harvey Norman~ Maybe Harvey Norman is not a good place for auditioning these babies~As far as I concern the treble part is kinda weird~ I like the XBA3 most from the rest, but its treble a bit digital/harsh/not smooth.The XBA2 and XBA1 mid, bass and treble is all over the place :swt: While the XBA4 sounds not as neutral and even it hv a sub woofer driver the bass is not as expected~ I visited harvey norman 2 week ago and i was attracted by them so i ask them whether i can use my own ear foams anot and they say "yes"~ When i pull the stock tips on the XBA-3~ jesus! i can see dust stuck between the "steel net thingy" and some green -yellowish substance on it not much but its was obvious enough to caught my attention and when i take a close look on the body (housing) of the earphone~ theres some dent, scratches and even small cracks at where the housing connect to the wire part~ maybe some how it will affect the sound? Just my humble opinion  but i din even dare to try anyway~ the green thingy scare me off @@ |
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Jul 23 2012, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(Alex05187 @ Jul 23 2012, 07:03 PM) Maybe Harvey Norman is not a good place for auditioning these babies~ haha just remember when u wanna try them u shd clean them at least with a tissue~ for my case i clean it with wet tissue~I visited harvey norman 2 week ago and i was attracted by them so i ask them whether i can use my own ear foams anot and they say "yes"~ When i pull the stock tips on the XBA-3~ jesus! i can see dust stuck between the "steel net thingy" and some green -yellowish substance on it not much but its was obvious enough to caught my attention and when i take a close look on the body (housing) of the earphone~ theres some dent, scratches and even small cracks at where the housing connect to the wire part~ maybe some how it will affect the sound? Just my humble opinion but i din even dare to try anyway~ the green thingy scare me off @@ |
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Jul 23 2012, 10:31 PM
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QUOTE(Slevin Sent @ Jul 23 2012, 10:29 PM) haha just remember when u wanna try them u shd clean them at least with a tissue~ for my case i clean it with wet tissue~ Haha~ i wanted too~ but too dirty bro~My GF also have limited patient waiting for me to audition headphone~ thats why i always have a short time to "date" those babies cant really tell how good they are~ |
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Jul 27 2012, 01:43 AM
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Not sure if this is burn-in effect on my ears for using XBA-1 everyday, my ears cant adjust back to using dynamic IEMs.....too much bass in em
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Jul 27 2012, 05:29 AM
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It's switching sound signature that's more likely it. I bet that if you listen to a bass-lean dynamic you'll find that it's an easier transition.
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Sep 15 2012, 11:55 AM
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current unsatisfied with my ip4s with e6 running my xba-4
will the sony f series drive my pair of heavily metallic tinged earphones well? haha. |
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You mean the laptop? I don't know any Sony F-series DAP.
Never tried the headphone out of any VAIO either. The only Sony DAP I like is the E-series. The enhancements are pretty much useless except maybe the Clear Bass on some occasions. My guess is, with just about any laptop, you can adjust the sound with a decent player with a decent enough EQ, like Foobar2000. Not gonna be exactly audiophile but it will definitely be bearable. I'm also guessing if the output isn't noisy (like my Vostro 1400), then you'll do fine. Or just plug in a decent affordable DAC. |
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Sep 15 2012, 05:04 PM
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I mean the f series Walkman
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Sep 15 2012, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE(ooiwbng @ Sep 15 2012, 05:04 PM) I mean the f series Walkman Oooooh. I see. You meant the new Android one. Sorry, I'm not into high-end Sony DAPs much. I like their lower end series for their best value for money. Had a glimpse of a Z series (forgot what model it was). Pretty awesome sounding I would say overall. If it weren't for all the damn features in it that I wouldn't use and would make the price go lower if they were to go away I'd buy them in an instant. If it replaces the Z-series I think it'll be quite good. This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Sep 15 2012, 06:58 PM |
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QUOTE(tunertoobe @ Sep 15 2012, 06:57 PM) Oooooh. I see. in terms of impedance wise, will it match the xba 4?You meant the new Android one. Sorry, I'm not into high-end Sony DAPs much. I like their lower end series for their best value for money. Had a glimpse of a Z series (forgot what model it was). Pretty awesome sounding I would say overall. If it weren't for all the damn features in it that I wouldn't use and would make the price go lower if they were to go away I'd buy them in an instant. If it replaces the Z-series I think it'll be quite good. the xba 4 is a very very sensitive earphones and it really shows the difference between low quality mp3 and high quality mp3 as well as FLACs. cymbals sound very metallic in this pair. low quality files with cymbals can be very nauseating. This post has been edited by ooiwbng: Sep 15 2012, 07:19 PM |
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QUOTE(ooiwbng @ Sep 15 2012, 07:16 PM) in terms of impedance wise, will it match the xba 4? Yes it's true that BAs are more critical when it comes to source but I don't think it is THAT picky. I tried an XBA-3 with my Nokia X2 and it sounded pleasing (albeit a little cold sounding). The only time I experienced something weird with a BA IEM was pairing a SoundMagic PL50 to a Hippo Box+ amp. It sounded very very messy, like a cheap RM10 dynamic IEM. Not staticy or anything like that, but somewhat...I don't know how to describe it actually...ripply, shaky?the xba 4 is a very very sensitive earphones and it really shows the difference between low quality mp3 and high quality mp3 as well as FLACs. cymbals sound very metallic in this pair. low quality files with cymbals can be very nauseating. Anyway try and get one to audition, and pair it up with the XBA-4. I'm almost sure that when you are close to purchasing one they will let it out of the box for you to try it out. At least it's almost always like that when I "buy" (read "try) their IEM/headphones. Try it at a bone-stock setting (every enhancement off), and turn on the features one by one if you like to try them out. |
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Sep 15 2012, 11:29 PM
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In fact, the UE 350vm sounds better with lower quality files. However, that's my jogging pair so what gives.
Thoroughly going through every single review I can find on the nz-f800. It's time to get a dedicated sound player. Anyway, I own the nwz-706f, it's light years away from the iPhone 4S. Both amped with the fiio e6. I must say the xba 4 is one of my most worthy investments. |
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Sep 15 2012, 11:37 PM
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I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. Why would Sony make a flagship DAP that would not be able to drive their own flagship BA IEM?
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Sep 15 2012, 11:40 PM
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You definitely got that right. The only question I'm facing now is whether to buy it or buy a tablet. Leaning more towards the player xD.
Thanks by the way |
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Dec 26 2012, 03:05 PM
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Any news on the latest XBA series?
I see it's already been at the Sony website for quite sometimes but unable to find any review on it. Want to know what improvement on it and possible Jaben carry this? |
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Dec 29 2012, 07:23 PM
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Got the Sony XBA-2/Q at 299.40 (40% from 499) at sony klcc ...
the higher of two 899 / 1089 (i think) is at 50% discount ... sorry didn't ask until went the sale end ... the 10% discount for member doesn't apply ... |
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Dec 30 2012, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE(macyhouse @ Dec 29 2012, 07:23 PM) Got the Sony XBA-2/Q at 299.40 (40% from 499) at sony klcc ... I envy you, I would try to get them at that price. How does the XBA-2 sound to you? Does it make up for the lack of bass in the XBA-1?the higher of two 899 / 1089 (i think) is at 50% discount ... sorry didn't ask until went the sale end ... the 10% discount for member doesn't apply ... By the way, do they have the XBA-10iP available already? |
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Dec 31 2012, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(rroflyc @ Dec 30 2012, 11:36 PM) I envy you, I would try to get them at that price. How does the XBA-2 sound to you? Does it make up for the lack of bass in the XBA-1? The ipod one's is out but i think there was no stock for the xba-1 one's ...By the way, do they have the XBA-10iP available already? The xba-2 isn't really a good buy .. its decent but no wow factor .. The voices , instrument is clear and comparative to the urbeats .. I have tried all the earphones size and the one's with sponge sucks max .. why the hell they make those I am using it on my old sony nwz-a726 .. the wow factor on the ori mdr ex was too good .. I should have look for the old mdr stock to buy .. maybe because it was build and tuned with this walkman series .. |
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Jan 14 2013, 04:08 AM
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I think it's agreed that the so-called isolation tips are a pain to use. They feel stiff to me, and to achieve a good seal is like an unnecessary task. The hybrid tips are good enough most times, providing excellent isolation.
On another topic, from another thread I have sent my pair of XBA-1's for warranty. Do note that the whole XBA range is covered under Sony's warranty terms, and other earphones only covering for rm350 and above. |
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Jan 27 2013, 04:24 PM
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Tried a few BA before, bought the XBA-1 and gifted to a female friend of mine who loves music. She loves it and enjoy her music very much. As for me the sound and build is decent for the price. Clarity is great but sound is a bit thin for me.
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Jan 28 2013, 01:59 AM
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3,123 posts Joined: Sep 2008 From: OUG - Muhibbah LRT
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new XBA series
 XBA C10 |
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Jan 28 2013, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Jan 28 2013, 01:59 AM) new XBA series Googled and found a topic at head-fi that talks about this model, dual BA? XBA C10 Anyway, couldn't really find any solid review on the latest XBA-n(/x)0 series yet, it seems to improve the frequency extension on several impressions that I glanced. |
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Jan 28 2013, 12:20 PM
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I got shocked for a moment when I thought there's a new series of XBA out. Haha, I'm going to invest in the xba 40/N, currently using the xba-1. Not really happy with it and plans to sell it =)
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Jan 28 2013, 03:02 PM
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