Firstly, I want to thank to @Baycode and Havi for sending me a free sample of theHavi B3 Pro1 in exchange for my honest review. Btw, I am not in anyway affiliated with Havi. I've burned my pair for more than 100 hours and the sound didn't changed dramatically during this period.
ABOUT ME: I'm a 37 year old guy who loves listening music as my forum signature tells. I listen to a wide variety of genre and artist from classics to metal.
My portable music journey started with an Aiwa walkman and bundled Aiwa earphone back in 90s and those were the days they were the best in this hobby I guess
I had several DAPs, IEMs, earphones and headphones since that I haven't listed all on my profile here.
Accessories: Havi B3 Pro 1 has a lot of accessories which includes 3 sizes of white slicone tips and double flange tips, 3 sizes of red bore tips, a pair of comply tips, earhooks, cloth bag, carrying case and a handkerchief.
Comfort/ Isolation: Havi B3 can be worn both cable down and over the ear style and they are pretty comfortable. Isolation is just avarage with both silicone tips and foam tips.
Sound: The new Havi B3 has definitely some improvements over the old B3. Actually there is slightly fuller bass and the mids being slightly upfront with more detail. I've always found the mids on old Havi B3 a bit recessed for my liking and I can say that it is not the case with the new Havi B3 anymore.
Without amping: Well if you are planning to use them with your smartphone or some daps with weak headphone out, unfortunately these aren't for you since they sound thin and lifeless without an amp or powerful source. However AP100 or Fiio X3 drive B3 just fine.
Amping: Amping gives the sound some authority and makes the sound fuller and reveals the details. So I think amping is a must to truely enjoy its sound. Otherwise they will sound too quite and lifeless as I mentioned before.
Bass: The bass on the Havi B3 Pro 1 is pretty flat, and organic and reproduces the recording very well. It is well controlled without spilling into midrange There is no midbass bloat I could detect and it is pretty fast indeed. Actually the bass is pretty linear on Havi B3. There is only a little subbass presence missing which makes them great for metal, acosutic and classical music. But that doesn't mean they are bad for techno or pop. Bassheads should look elsewhere!
Mids: This is one of my favorite on B3. Vocals are so natural and are reproduced with stunning clarity, and reveals the micro details very well. You can hear the timbre in the singer's voice, Seperation and layering between instruments is very well done. Vocal and timbre are the strongest aspects of this IEM. Hearing vocals and acoustic gitar is a pure joy on B3.
Treble: The treble is revealing with very good extension and has a great sparkle to it. Let me say it is my favorite IEM after RE0. The treble is not harsh by any means and there is no sibilance to speak.
Soundstage/Imaging: This is by far one of the most open sounding IEM I've heard. It is almost out of head experience and has a 3D soundstage.You can hear every instrument clearly.
Conclusion: I'm very happy to see that Havi improved the B3. I can easily recommend this IEM to anyone who wants an analytic IEM with a great soundstage and does have a powerful source or amp to reveal its full potential.
ABOUT ME: I'm a 37 year old guy who loves listening music as my forum signature tells. I listen to a wide variety of genre and artist from classics to metal.
My portable music journey started with an Aiwa walkman and bundled Aiwa earphone back in 90s and those were the days they were the best in this hobby I guess
I had several DAPs, IEMs, earphones and headphones since that I haven't listed all on my profile here.
Accessories: Havi B3 Pro 1 has a lot of accessories which includes 3 sizes of white slicone tips and double flange tips, 3 sizes of red bore tips, a pair of comply tips, earhooks, cloth bag, carrying case and a handkerchief.
Comfort/ Isolation: Havi B3 can be worn both cable down and over the ear style and they are pretty comfortable. Isolation is just avarage with both silicone tips and foam tips.
Sound: The new Havi B3 has definitely some improvements over the old B3. Actually there is slightly fuller bass and the mids being slightly upfront with more detail. I've always found the mids on old Havi B3 a bit recessed for my liking and I can say that it is not the case with the new Havi B3 anymore.
Without amping: Well if you are planning to use them with your smartphone or some daps with weak headphone out, unfortunately these aren't for you since they sound thin and lifeless without an amp or powerful source. However AP100 or Fiio X3 drive B3 just fine.
Amping: Amping gives the sound some authority and makes the sound fuller and reveals the details. So I think amping is a must to truely enjoy its sound. Otherwise they will sound too quite and lifeless as I mentioned before.
Bass: The bass on the Havi B3 Pro 1 is pretty flat, and organic and reproduces the recording very well. It is well controlled without spilling into midrange There is no midbass bloat I could detect and it is pretty fast indeed. Actually the bass is pretty linear on Havi B3. There is only a little subbass presence missing which makes them great for metal, acosutic and classical music. But that doesn't mean they are bad for techno or pop. Bassheads should look elsewhere!
Mids: This is one of my favorite on B3. Vocals are so natural and are reproduced with stunning clarity, and reveals the micro details very well. You can hear the timbre in the singer's voice, Seperation and layering between instruments is very well done. Vocal and timbre are the strongest aspects of this IEM. Hearing vocals and acoustic gitar is a pure joy on B3.
Treble: The treble is revealing with very good extension and has a great sparkle to it. Let me say it is my favorite IEM after RE0. The treble is not harsh by any means and there is no sibilance to speak.
Soundstage/Imaging: This is by far one of the most open sounding IEM I've heard. It is almost out of head experience and has a 3D soundstage.You can hear every instrument clearly.
Conclusion: I'm very happy to see that Havi improved the B3. I can easily recommend this IEM to anyone who wants an analytic IEM with a great soundstage and does have a powerful source or amp to reveal its full potential.