Sony XBA-N3 [6.5/10]

Reviews (4), scores and comparisons for Sony XBA-N3

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Nymz
Precogvision Crin
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6.5

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Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Sony XBA-N3 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA

Tuning Type: Warm V

Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs

Price (Msrp): $300

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Precogvision

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

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+

Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Exceptional tonal balance only limited by its slightly smoothed over definition

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Nymz

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.

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

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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.

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