Sony XBA-2ip vs XBA-3ip, is the upgrade worth it?
Mar 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 1

MrGuzmanWhite

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I have the XBA-2ip that I purchased 4 weeks ago, and now I have the opportunity to grab the XBA-3ip for even less cost of what I paid for the xba-2ip (I can get the xba-3ip for USD$100). I like the XBA-2ip is some sense but not in others so i wonder if you can advise me on the rationale to upgrade and get the XBA-3ip.
 
Things I like of the XBA-2ip
  1. Very good clarity
  2. Reasonable soundstage, and good instrument separation
  3. Good mids albeit I find the voices a bit "unnatural"
  4. Good highs but somethings a bit to edgy
  5. Very comfortable, good fit for my ears
 
Things I would expect the XBA-3ip to improve to justify the upgrade
  1. More body in the sound, the XBA-2 sounds a bit too thin, perhaps sounds a bit too bright and I would like a bit more warmth without losing clarity
  2. More bass presence
  3. Better defined highs, not so edgy
  4. Similar comfort
  5. Perhaps wider soundstage, and perhaps better intrument separation (albeit I am fine on this with the XBA-2)
 
Anyway, please let me know if the jump from the XBA-2 to the XBA-3 would improve the sounds in these areas.
 
Thanks indeed.
 

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