So, I read a lot of reviews about this product, and was scared because of everyone saying there was no bass.. But I decided to give it a shot, since they are usually $100 earphones, for $36 what's the harm.. And besides, I wanted to see what the big deal was with the Balance Armature drives.. So now that I have them, I get it.. I understand why Balanced Armatures are leagues better than Dynamic drivers.. Or at least in my opinion... I listen to music that has the Djent Guitar tone, and it uses a lot of Staccato notes, (Start stops). So, what usually happens, is you get a muddled up blob of bass, but not with these.. With these, you actually get individual bass notes, which makes for a clearer sound to hear string vibrations of the guitar as it's hitting the guitar neck.. I understand not everyone cares about hearing that stuff.. But I do, it adds a certain rawness to the music, and adds a certain depth to it that makes you want to listen for additional nuances that you never would've heard.. Trust me, these have more than enough bass for most people I let have a listen.. Besides.. The main reason you should be wanting these is for the entry level audiophile that can't afford $1,000 Shures.. Lol.. This gives you a real good taste of what the higher end earphones have to offer your ears..
P.S. If you want serious sound, don't complain about the quality of the music because of these headphones, if you're using an iPhone or Cassette player, blame the source you're using.. I use a rooted android devices and using "Power Amp" as the player, and installing the "Viper4Android" audio engine.. Trust me, it makes a Huge difference.. If you are that enthusiastic in your sound, give that set up a shot.. You'll see what I mean... It makes JVC Gummies sound half way decent.. So with these, it's just mind blowing.. I can't fathom how good the $1,000 Shures would sound with Quadruple Balanced Armature drives!!!
PSS... The packaging the retailer used to ship the product in was great. It arrived on time, I will recommend this store for people wanting to buy fairly priced electronics.
Frequently purchased items with fast delivery
Page 1 of 1 Start over
Compare with similar items
This Item  Sony XBA-1IP - 1 Driver Balanced Armature Headset for Apple | Recommendations  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $39.74 | $41.99 | $48.99 | -8% $119.99 List: $129.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 24 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 24 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 24 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 24 |
| Customer Ratings | |||||
| Sold By | — | Linklike US | AvantreeDirect USA | iKF Official Store | Wanmo Direct |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Wired | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | Neckband, In Ear | Over Ear | On Ear |
| noise control | sound isolation | passive noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | hybrid noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
| control type | control | Button Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
| material | Silicone | — | — | Plastic | Titanium, Silicone |
| model name | — | H26 pro | Repose | iKF E1 | S70 |
| frequency range | 5 Hz - 25 kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20KHz | — | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
Product information
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Material | Silicone |
| Control Type | control |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is Autographed | No |
| UPC | 027242820968 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242820968 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 1.36 x 6.74 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| ASIN | B006K556QM |
| Item model number | XBA-1ip |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 10, 2012 |
Feedback
Would you like to
tell us about a lower price?
Sony XBA-1IP - 1 Driver Balanced Armature Headset for Apple
Share:
Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.
Where did you see a lower price?
Please sign in to provide feedback.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2013
- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015
Top reviews from other countries
- Michael John YousefReviewed in Canada on July 14, 2014
Awesome Headphones and great deal!
- monubarReviewed in Canada on March 14, 2014
Excellent sound, if you don't need the bass
- JaysonReviewed in Canada on March 7, 2015
... was just expecting high quality sound when it seems like you're paying for functionality instead with these
