Great news: I have just installed the latest firmware update (version 5.4.1.), and lo and behold, the MW08 now support Multipoint connections. I guess the same applies to MW08 Sport, too. On the aural side, I’m not that satisfied, as bass became a tad boomier again, just as it was before the...

Same here. MW08 with standard ear tips. I’ve updated to 5.3.9 last night, and I feel they are tuned a bit “hotter” now. I liked their full warm bass, especially in ANC “max” setting, but didn’t like it becoming occasionally bloated. And I could do with a little less laid-back trebles. I’m...

+1 here. Changing to normal Spiral Dots worked wonders. Now the XM4 sound more energetic with slightly deeper bass and brighter trebles. It’s closer to the sound signature that I like on other Sony IEMs. Soundstage also opened up a little, but I guess that’s due to the treble boost. ANC suffers...

That is right. Yet, my comments were based on a comparison between XM4 and N3AP, as asked for by @Gioacchino Of course, any aural evaluation from anyone is an OPINION, as we all hear differently, no doubt. In that context, the “best possible sound…” wasn’t meant as “…for me”, but rather “…with...

Yes, of course the EQ can help, but I’d like to use it as a last resort, as IMO the default tuning of the headphone should be as good as possible. I tried the EQ presets and “Excited” sounds like a (very) exaggerated version of the Sony house sound that I’m hearing in N3AP and A3: ever so...

Great question, and I’ll try to answer this as I own both XBA-N3AP and XBA-A3, and really like them for their sound signature. My opinion on A3 is here… The WF-1000XM4 arrived yesterday, and I’m still in the burn-in phase, so this initial perception might vary with time. The WF-1000XM4 sound...

The short version: be happy with the N3 and look no further. The long version: I'm an avid fan of the XBA-A3, as they precisely suit my aural preferences. But since I own the XBA-N3AP, my A3’s do collect dust. Here are some reasons why: 01—bass: In my book, the A3 are superior in their...

I don't like to disappoint you, but except its brass nozzle the whole N3-housing is made of plastics, including the glossy black parts. IMO it's not a bad thing, as it keeps the 'phones "light", in weight and cost. RE sound quality / "burn-in" time: I agree completely with your opinion. And if...

Yes, the A3 are truly intriguing IEMs, and I'm a veritable fan of them. But before buying a second pair, I'd recommend also listening to the Sony XBA-N3AP. These have an even more controlled and lower reaching bass fundament that is in quantity and quality comparable to the A3. Plus, they offer...

Besides, the N3AP (AP as in "Android phone") do have a cable remote control. The Japanese N3 don't.

Well, I couldn't resist the temptation anymore and finally bought a pair of XBA-N3AP. Initial impressions are very good, even if these aren't necessarily perfect IEMs. Here are some observations: —as the N3AP are tuned to be very smooth, they play at the verge of sounding unexciting. Previous...

If you have the chance to listen to the A3 and it suits your taste, then I'd take it without hesitation. The Z5 is the ultimate toy, but the aural differences between Z5 and A3 are marginal considering the price difference. In my book, the Z5 is certainly not twice as good as the A3. Another...

Doesn't sound crazy to me. Perhaps I'm biased, but I feel the same: the A3 are the rare breed of headphones that manage to lure you into WANTING to listen to them. They certainly aren't perfect (which headphone is?), but they do reward you with that special, enjoyable experience. I'm still...

Well, a warm welcome to the forum! Mind sharing where the N3 can be bought for 220€?

I am very happy with the sound signature of my A3, and was contemplating about getting the N3 as a (less clumsy) replacement/addition for mobile use with an iPhone, in the hope for a similar (or even better?) sound. As you own both, your input is very valuable to me: —would you describe their...

I've listened to the XBA-300AP, which at the time were way too "bright" for my taste. Heights were overpowering the faint bass on these.   Are the N3AP or N1AP better in that respect? How would you describe the "newcomers", compared to the XBA-300AP? Any comment is helpful... :)

  Thanks for the impressions. I was eyeing the N3AP, but according to your description, the N1AP might be the ones that come close to my listening preference (I own the XBA-A3).   Is the bass tuning and intensity similar on both N3AP and N1AP or do they differ significantly in the lower...

„Thank you!“ to the B&O customer service, who kindly answered my question:   „The changes from the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen of the BeoPlay H3 are very minor. The changes are only cosmetic and features a thicker and more dense cable and remote. Furthermore the BeoPlay H3 2nd Gen also had a few...

Now, that's interesting: according to Sony of Korea, the XBA-N3AP is indeed meant to be the successor of the XBA-H3 and A3. Here's a quote from Korea's "Chosun" newspaper, Google—translated:   "XBA-N3AP is a new premium earphones with reference to the subsequent development of XBA-H3, A3...

I've bought the RP-HDE10 recently and while I enjoy them quite a lot, I also find myself torn between excitement and disappointment. My impressions here: http://www.head-fi.org/products/panasonic-sealed-earphone-high-res-sound-source-silver-rp-hde10-s/reviews/16955

Thanks for your impressions! I'd be interested how low the bass reaches: can you hear sub-bass rumble with the N1? Would you describe the bass as dominant or rather faint? I'm looking for a balanced sound with a solid but not overwhelming bass fundament. Would these fit the bill?

Well, I guess, that's a matter of taste. If Sony doesn't screw up the tuning of their new XBA-N3 and N1, the hybrid driver concept doesn't necessarily mean slow or bloating bass. In my book, the XBA-A3 do sport a fast and very accurate bass, despite their "huge" 16mm dynamic drivers, and no...