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Headphones SONY WALKMAN® 40TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE Club V1, Sony Hi- Res Audio

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merajey
post Feb 10 2014, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jan 17 2014, 07:22 PM)
Finally tried the H1,  H2, H3 and F886.

Source: AK100MK2.

H1 bass is quite bloated and a little loose. Not much control and tightness. Mids are a bit laid back and treble is not apparent at all. I wouldn't pay 499 for this..

H2 does much better. The bass is deeper, tighter and more controlled. Mids is not forward nor too behind. Warm and smooth presentation with little treble response. Definitely better than H1.

H3 has a more apparent treble presence. Bass is as deep, tight and controlled as the H2, though at times It feels that the H2 is slightly better at handling the bass. Mids has a more upper range presence and not as warm as H2. This gives better clarity and details compared to H2. Treble is more apparent and blends well making the H3 more versatile compared to H2.

Overall the H2 and H3 is quite enjoyable. Details and separation is definitely not on par with higher BA types like SE535 or W4R, but for those seeking for a good amount of bass without giving up some of the clarity and details from the higher frequency range, the H3 is not a bad choice.
However I do find them to be lacking in PRaT when it comes to fast paced songs.

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After reading your review I have in doubt to buy the H1. Should I or should not expand my budget to H2?
merajey
post Feb 10 2014, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Feb 10 2014, 06:43 PM)
That depends on the genre of songs you like and sound signature you prefer? What I hear might be different from what you hear.
but for me, given the price of H1 and H2 I'd take a look at other options before deciding.
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The problem is, the nearest sony style store did not provide any demo test unit for Sony XBA H series. Currently planning to buy either Sony XBA H1 or JVC FTX90
merajey
post Jul 12 2014, 11:53 PM

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I just noticed there is RM 100 discount for XBA-H1/H2/H3 at Sony KLCC.
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post Dec 30 2014, 08:40 AM

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Have anyone experience tangling cable issue in HBA 1?

 

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