Sony XBA-N3 VS Binary Dynaquattro

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Sony XBA-N3 and Binary Dynaquattro use 1DD+1BA and 4DD driver setups respectively. Sony XBA-N3 costs $300 while Binary Dynaquattro costs $260. Sony XBA-N3 is $40 more expensive. Binary Dynaquattro holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.4). Sony XBA-N3 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Sony XBA-N3 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and Binary Dynaquattro has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Sony XBA-N3 Binary Dynaquattro
Bass 6.5 7.4
Mids 6.5 6
Treble 6.5 6
Details 5.3 7.4
Soundstage 6.5 7
Imaging 4.8 7.4
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.8 7.1
Technicalities 5.1 6.8

Sony XBA-N3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive


Binary Dynaquattro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel Z-Reviews Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Sony XBA-N3 User Review Score

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Sony XBA-N3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Binary Dynaquattro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Sony XBA-N3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Binary Dynaquattro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Sony XBA-N3 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Sinfully addictive tuning hampered only by a slight lack of detail and imaging performance.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+
Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Exceptional tonal balance only limited by its slightly smoothed over definition

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Nymz 5.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
Tastefully done and now discontinued. Great coherency, timbre and overall tuning. Midbass bleeds a lot. Lacks resolution, layering and imaging chops.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Details: C Imaging: C

Binary Dynaquattro Reviews

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It has great tuning, but lack serverly in some areas. Very fun.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
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Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Shines when driven properly. Excellent bass, vocal-forward tuning, and natural timbre. Hard to drive, could use more treble extension.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Natural vocals, good treble extension, bass is tight and more resolving vs 61t and Davinci. Overall very well balanced and clean. There are some small peaks at 8-10k and 15-20K which can be an issue on some songs, and there is masking around 4-8k region, but overall, solid all-rounder.

Jays Audio original ranking

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