Thanks for taking the time. Very nice video review.
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kahaluu
smoka
How does this line differ from the last lineup (MDR-EX600)?
luisdent
Well, I haven't heard it personally, but the ex600 is 'technically' the equivalent of the xba-2 according to sony. The main difference is that it is a dynamic driver earphone which typically sound 'different' from balanced armatures. The 600 comes with a nicer case 
Otherwise, being discontinued I'm not sure how the prices differ. I would guess the 600 has the typical "drier" sound of the sony dynamics. I've heard the ex300 and ex500 and they share a similar dry sound with good bass response but slightly sibilant treble. I've read reviews that all of the sonys share the similar sibilance, but it bothers some less than others. Beyond that I can't really say without actually hearing it. I would say the xba-3 on a low impedance device like a portable audio player will give you some of the best sound with a slight v shape of many of the IEMs out there.
Otherwise, being discontinued I'm not sure how the prices differ. I would guess the 600 has the typical "drier" sound of the sony dynamics. I've heard the ex300 and ex500 and they share a similar dry sound with good bass response but slightly sibilant treble. I've read reviews that all of the sonys share the similar sibilance, but it bothers some less than others. Beyond that I can't really say without actually hearing it. I would say the xba-3 on a low impedance device like a portable audio player will give you some of the best sound with a slight v shape of many of the IEMs out there.
smoka
Thanks luisdent. Can you comment more about the fit?
I currently own the Westone UM2 and Sony MDR-EX600 and I find the Wesones very nice as they sit completely on the ear drum. The MDR-EX600's protrude a little (although not as bad as the TF10s)..
This picture shows the XBA line sitting pretty firmly in the ear. Is that accurate from your experience?
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/cat5400/Sony/XBA-3_Fitting-1200_upload._V160942046_.jpg
I currently own the Westone UM2 and Sony MDR-EX600 and I find the Wesones very nice as they sit completely on the ear drum. The MDR-EX600's protrude a little (although not as bad as the TF10s)..
This picture shows the XBA line sitting pretty firmly in the ear. Is that accurate from your experience?
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/cat5400/Sony/XBA-3_Fitting-1200_upload._V160942046_.jpg
luisdent
If you pull up on your upper ear and insert them like an earplug, yes, i found they went in securely and fit nicely. They are a pretty standard fit though. Not bad, but just "normal". The pfe112 and pfe232 feel more ergonomic more comfortable and just fit perfectly, but that's another story. Coming from a bunch of ergonomic IEMs they feel very 'standard'. This could be a good thing though, as there is no weird shape or anything to cause a fit problem. They simply push into your ear and stick out. ha. I had no problem with them, but again I had to insert them more like an earplug where some just pop right in easily. I would rate them as comfortable, sort of average in the middle somewhere with comfort.
