SONY XBA-N3

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[@JN-cd9ix]

Listened to your advice on this, bought it and I'm blown away! This for me is the perfect IEM, comfort, sound isolation, cable options and also price, will be selling my other IEM's.

[@indi_64]

These are my go to iems, and they sound wonderful using right tips

[@adriantanyunsan4760]

When I heard the N3AP, I was like "this is it, the almost perfect earphone" in my personal opinion/taste. I loved almost everything about it. Love how the bass doesn't overshadow the incredible mids. Listening to the song "You know how we do it" by Ice Cube was absolutely stunning with this N3AP. I'm really curious how these compare with the OSV3 because I was thinking of getting it at some point. I'm looking forward to a hybrid competition haha!

[@Quartza_]

Tan Yun San i wish i could have one because it’s so expensive for me to own one hahahhaha

[@Dani-zg7fr]

Wow i said to myself the same words "this is it" when i received my n3ap two days ago. Yes, it is near perfect!

[@DDomiJi]

Thank you for this Video. I just bought them because of your advice. The best thing is that i get them for unbelievable 80 Dollars on Amazon (Warehouse Deals, like new) and i totally adore them. My beloved JH Audio Diana has now a really strong contender 😎👌🏻

[@slsfdj]

Thanks for the review! I have them since 2 years and had no problem with MMCX connectors when messing around with cables. Very solid IEM. The cable is sub-par. I use a Final Audio silver 3.5mm cable with premium MMCX and the JVC Spiral Dots M tips. With these tips, treble has more air while the mids keep their magic. Amazing value at USD 250.-

[@Dani-zg7fr]

Yep. Using jvc spiral dot++ my n3ap sounds best.

[@malfunkt]

Glad you reviewed these. Had the Sony XBA-A3. Those were great. The N3 almost hits the harman curve almost perfectly. Sony has invested into their own BA tech and it’s paying off. I also like the DF curve as it works amazing for binaural audio and reference recordings. Etymotic ER4SR is one of the most realistic. Bass will sound weak to some but is accurate to what we hear - just won’t emulate what we feel.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I shoulda got these sooner. I want to find a good cable that allows me to use hooks. If find one of my customs does that i will use these a lot

[@malfunkt]

These use MMCX right? If I get the N3, I'll use the extra set of over ear hooks that came with my XBA-A3. Sadly, that's all I have left of it after losing it bike riding. ::facepalm:: btw - check out Crinnacle's measurements and reviews. www.reddit.com/r/inearfidelity/comments/9znd1r/sony_xban3ap/ The guy has put some effort into his measurement rig. Seems to be quite accurate. Scoring high on his list are a number of your own favorites including the EX1000 and 7550/800ST. It's still a subjective list, but its always good to see why others may or may not like certain presentations - and if there can be some objective basis. btw - thanks for introducing me to the 630VB, still really enjoy that one. It seems to sound its best when you are out and about. I also recently got a TH-X00, which was initially a bit harsh. Have warmed up to it, its a fun can and the bass is incredible. Still the 630VB, while not as visceral in the bass, is ultimately cleaner in the rest of spectrum.

[@rocktokr]

I use my Sony XBA-N3 whith 3.5mm balanced cable and my OPPO ha-2 SE and i Love it! Awsome highs detail.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I have been enjoying it today.

[@wethermon]

Cheers mate, tks for testing these, last year I almost bought them, problem with Sony is that they refuse to send this stuff to reviewers or even lending them unless you are head-fi or some big ass magazine. Pioneer is in the same boat, I might pull the trigger on the Pioneer SE-CH9 another IEM I am curious since it's lunch, the construction seems solid.

[@333toxin]

can't believe this i just asked for this like two days ago (and maybe few times before ) man thank you so so so so so so much i own these and i wanted to know how they FIT in your world now i can die in peace

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

They are very nice. love em a lot.

[@333toxin]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews man thank you again im still waiting for you complete review on these and plz tell us how they pair with the zishan dsd pro ( while turning turbo mode off ) have a good day sir

[@JohnPool-vx2px]

What's better n1 or n3.I can't decide what to buy)

[@333toxin]

@@JohnPool-vx2px didn't test the n1s ... But if you can get these .... They'll be your end game lol

[@michaellao97]

I've had this for 2 years already and changed the cable to the 4.4mm cable by Sony and they were great for me considering it was my first "audiophile" gear even with the stock 3.5mm it came with. I got the 4.4mm balanced cable because I decided to get the ZX300 based off of your review and it is great. Keep up the good work. Everyone's sound preferences will still be different from one another but having another impression from someone like you is great reference for buyers like me who went in the game kinda blindly. So thank you so much for the reviews and impressions even if it will greatly differ from person to person.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks for the comment. Agree 100%

[@recon440]

I love these so much that I bought 3 pairs. 1) I lost the left one cause it fell off the MMCX cable in Shibuya somewhere. 2) I bought a replacement pair. 3) I bought another pair to have as I was moving out of Japan (still NIB in the plastic). These blow the shit out of my prior daily drivers, the Senn IE8 and later the IE80s, in terms of clarity and bass response. I also own the Sony EX1000s and Z5s which are objectively more analytic, but the N3s have a way more fun, "in your face" sound signature. Compared to those two, the thing that does it for me and makes it the ideal daily driver is that they go into your ear without any upheaval and tangling of having an 'over the ear' molded cable. They are also tanks in terms of durability. As a headphone addict, and in the pursuit of better and a better, honestly I'm not sure I will find another IEM that does the V-shaped sound signature as these do.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

KZbin is not letting me know of new comments...sorry late reply. Tons of folks lose stuff in Shibuya. Someone is maybe finding a lot of stuff there :) I really love these. I want a new cable but love the sound

[@333toxin]

these sound awesome great that you love them .. is there any balanced cable that works great with these!

[@leoyu1070]

try yuin pk1, it has great mid and high and great vocal. but there is no sound isolation whatever LOL

[@iroquaijam]

@@333toxin the xba n3 Bp is the version with 4.4mm balanced cable .

[@333toxin]

@@iroquaijam yeah i know ( i have the ap version ) i was looking for budget cable lol

[@sherpadelgatos]

Woooo! Go team n3ap! Stoked about the potential quality.. I hope you compare it to dm6's. Thanks for reviewing this one

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Hybrid v.s.s all BA but fuk it it yeah....the throw BA fists soon ;)

[@sherpadelgatos]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews dm6 vs n3ap im rooting for both sides of that one :)

[@kab9791]

n3ap , n3bp , n3 are they all same?

[@fernandopagnotta58]

Hi, Wich one will you take if you only have one shot? i love subbass and good staging, my options ate SONY XBA N3 TFZ N3 or other tfz and BGVP DMG i know you have tested them all!! love your channel i allways listen to EDM my source its sony WM1A im kind of basshead but definitly apreciate good soundstage!! and sub-bass THANKS! my daily driver ATM its revonext QT2 and i love it

[@aki_tomato_]

Oh shit you reviewed this. I'm so happy. Thanks to this iem, it open myself to audio world. I bought this 2years ago. This is the best hybrid iem I ever purchased. I still remember, Its so good that I jaw dropped and I flew to the sky listening to this first time. Pair it with walkman a40, Its Fucking euphoric. This iem is baby step to my audio world. Judging from the comments, I'm thinking of going to get the nw300 or any balance dap and get a balanced output with this. And I'm a virgin in balanced output tho. Is going balanced with xba-n3, worth the dap and cable upgrade?

[@Vinhja]

Thanks for the review ! A copper cable might make them look unstoppable 🏃🏃🏃 keep up the great work.

[@Vinhja]

Also could you compare them to the FH5's? They are currently my go to and would be interested in sidegrade. 😉😉😉

[@18macris]

Hi would love to know how does this compare to Xba A2 many thanks man.

[@traviskoh3318]

Hi, this vs ex800st? Which one would you go for? They are about the same price where i can buy. i like balance sound, maybe also wider soundstage.

[@abuanwp]

Hello, Is this better than the FH5 or IE80S? I'm having a hard time to select among these thre. Thanks,

[@azael831]

Got the N3BP comes with the 4.4mm cable. Simple way of putting it, party speakers in your ears

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

FUUUUCK....I shoulda got the 4.4 version!!

[@ironblast5]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews just get a good 4.4 mmcx upgrade cable

[@OptLab]

Hi, I broke stupidly my Sony XB75. I love the sub bass from them. costs 70euro new but are discontinued. Does anyone know how the N3 competes in the sub bass range compared to the 75?

[@Malangsufi]

The air chamber concept found in IER-Z1R comes from this IEM.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I believe it. Sony seems to test stuff on budget gear and then use on high end models with slight tweaks

[@ironblast5]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews I've wanted to check the z1r out ive heard they sound incredible

Can you please review my favorite earphones... Sony MDR-XB50? Thanks!

[@SuperAme11]

Hi, do you know where to find a new pair? Mine are broken and I can't find them new nowhere :( Or can you suggest me some earphones as good as Sony XBA-N3?

[@danc2700]

Are the sony xba-n1 a big downgrade over these xba-n3?

[@Geerladenlad]

Is a very nice presentation I'll give them that.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I can use any mmcx cable and the vocals are cray cray. Very nice mids

[@PR0T00LS]

What is CE7 version mean what is the different??

[@user-yk2wb2zo8x]

Brother in uk have XBAN3AP.CE7 with little low price version what that mean please and what the different Thank you

[@yeezus_bitchess432]

Please do unboxing of Sony signature .earphones ..

[@poemu6781]

Still a good set even now?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yes

[@Zero-Saber]

I would bid on Queen vinyls, but I'm a digital guy. It would be nice to have it, but then again no practical use for it. Maybe you could get some JP CDs I would be interested in that. ;)

[@JeffJacquesmd]

Evening bruh. Looks like an interesting design and hybrid layout. Dig the fact that they are MMCX. I bet they are derailed as F, probably some really nice bass as well. Where do these wind up on the scale? How’s the comfort? And how’s the sound isolation?

[@mommyanddaddywerealiengods]

i guess they are somewhere near "why the fuck i payed 300$ for v-shaped signature"

[@Ki777UMiNATii]

@@mommyanddaddywerealiengods lmao

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Comfort is good. Sound is "L" shaped. Bass up. mids great, treble rolled but good for relaxed listening with vocal centric music. My 1st impressions

[@azael831]

Bass cannons, not muddy one bit. Eqd a bit and they are the ultimate enjoyment iems

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I am enjoying them right now. I shoulda got these sooner....I SHOULDA GOT 4.4 VERSION DAAAAAMN!!!!!!!

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews just curious how these rank against some of the new fearless audio and other chi fi stuff? Still amazing? Punch above their wedding, or no? Thank you!!

[@bikesandfamily3082]

Might be a little too late for this bad guy but will this be an upgrade for my fiio fh1? Great videos man im watching all ur vdeos 1 by 1

[@barberismeable]

Definitely an upgrade. Even for my FiiO FH3. Just auditioned XBA-N3 yesterday. Obviously its vocal has much naturality and forward. Treble is more natural and airy but not harshy. More bass too. Suits my taste

[@beyonder1780]

I'd watch you with that chest cam too tho :)

[@mrfrosty3]

I'd buy these but not available. May buy Final Audio B2 instead. I somehow began craving Sony products a few months ago for some inexplicable reason.

[@Dong]

Lol just bought my third pair, Also owner of Z1R IE800 HD800s

[@sebanambrus9265]

How it compares to them ? :)

[@SuperAme11]

Hi, where did you buy them? Mine are broken and I can't find a new pair nowhere :(

[@bellawest9203]

hey , will you get the sony IER-Z1R in ear at some point

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yes, I hope so :)

[@sharmatechtalk]

Please review Sony nw a50 series

[@ableman8]

I wonder if he can try the Sony IER-M9's

[@harman8431]

Since you are doing such classic videos, please try to give impressions on philips SHP9500. Would love to hear your views on that.

[@lawrencewang3327]

It would be interesting but would benefit few. The shps have stopped being produced for awhile now so even the secondhand market is not soooo good. It's better to find replacements now

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yeah I have to keep the classic series with items still available. I could do it anyway just for my video library though ;)

[@harman8431]

Oh that's not the case, you can get shp on ali express very easily for some 80 bucks.

[@lawrencewang3327]

@@harman8431 right but we also could be looking forward to a sustainably source able product. What if in a year people still are researching headphone reviews? Will shps still be relevant or purchase able?

[@Dani-zg7fr]

Does it have 3d / holographic soundstage like z5 (as told by some reviewers)?

[@paulosilva8200]

Funny that I got many years ago the Sony xba h1 and cost me 300 dollars. And comparing now with all my iem. The bass is. Mmmm ok. Mids. Ok. Treble smooth. So I stop using them until I was wondering why so much money compared to others. So I start switching one to other until it hit me. The voices sounds the same. But single voice it sounded like was a bit of reverb and some harmonizer ,2 voices one deep and other natural and I was wondering . How is that possible for a voice to sound so good and real in this iem when the rest is average . So now I am a sony person because with that voice tone. I am there

[@sherpadelgatos]

The the bluetooth adaptor from sony (made for the xba-n3) looks interesting too

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I might end up grabbing it

[@sherpadelgatos]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Im hoping that one of these companies (like sony, shure, etc.) Can finally make an mmcx bluetooth neckband that actually sounds good

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

@@sherpadelgatos Yeah they should all have LDAC support too by now. Almost 2019

[@ironblast5]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews my trn bt10 cables sound pretty good I don't think it does ldac tho sadly I got both a mmcx and two pin version so I can jam my iems at work with spotify.

[@sherpadelgatos]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviewsIf one company (like sony) can nail a loud sq wireless mmcx neckband, i would definitely want it

[@dshim3810]

Comparison with BGVP DMG would be a good battle being both are hybrids.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Definitely will Hybrid battle fest

[@s7robe297]

Why can’t they just produce more ex1000?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I.......I do not know? Most Japanese hold them up as apex of single DD development. Not sure why they don't do an anniversary release....whenever that is

[@joelaalanizful]

Better than the XBA-A2 (import)?

[@Mrluckyjo]

of course. i think these are the newer version of the XBA A3s which is much better than the A2s

[@adlidiahs4784]

Is this suitable for basshead?

[@iroquaijam]

Yes, Xba stands for eXtra BAss.

[@slsfdj]

If you are looking for even better mids and thunderous controlled bass for the same price as the N3, then go for the Final E5000... I own both. Treble is better on Sonys. But the 3D sound of the E5000...mmmmh, nice. Music porn right in your ear canals. Might be better suited for LPGT as N8 because of sound signature...you will tell

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I have a FAD but not that one.....yet

[@mlsterlous]

well, for the price of 3 Fiio Fh1's in my country, they re not allowed to be bad...

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

LOL, that is a good way to put it

[@navinbabji]

Goodmorning Brother, its 7:00am here in India....just going for a jog.👍👍👍👍

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Enjoy your run! 15Km!

[@navinbabji]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews lolzzzzz no man, not 15km, i run only 8km...😀😀😀

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

@@navinbabji. Smoke some hemp oil, relax...AND DO 15!!!!!!! ;)

[@navinbabji]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews 😂😂😂😂 i do that when i'm touring on my motorcycle for long distances...

[@snowzZzZz]

Adding onto that comment of latest isn't always greatest, I think that a better or equal evaluation of somethings greatness is its impact relative to its time. Latest being greater is an inheritance of progression, it benefits from current tech, although sometimes it's a step backwards, or the greatness relative to its time isn't on par with its predecessor.

[@alexstrakovsky1872]

Smooth through entire mids. I think Magnesium BA takes over only at 6 to 8 k. Rest done by 9mm dynamic. Highs sound almost the same as Z5. Wider range ba. Agree that vocals are delicious on this one. Isolation below average but better than other Sony hybrids and better than DMG. Good Sony house sub bass. Above average stage. Trebble completely devoid of sibilance. Good for bright recordings. How it compares to OSV3?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

That is a really good compare. I have another OS V3 coming so I will compare. Very similar in sound

[@torstenhranchuk7]

forgive me but I just can't stop wondering how many iem's headphones you own ?? and what 2000 + miles of cable's???? show us the 50 garbage can's u use just to store your iem collection how many could you ear up a small town say of 2 -3 thousand? how many????!!!!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

You have me confused with someone else. I give a lot of this stuff away for animal charity and patreons.

[@torstenhranchuk7]

WOW very cool of ya thanx for the reply ,good on you !!!@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews

[@fei19317]

Is it deserve 300$?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Bassy, best for long listening. I think it is worth the money..just my opinion

[@tonyjuarez6296]

It’s okay tbh

[@juliangst]

They are amazing but don't get them. The cable connection will break after a few months. I had it replaced 2 times but ended up selling them at the end.

[@leoyu1070]

I have mine for at 2 years and it still working fine