Sony XBA-3IP

10 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (11)
Comfort (4)
Bass quality (3)
Noise isolation (1)

No negative mentions yet

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the noise isolation and bass quality are on the whole positive. The comfort and value for money are also appreciated, but there are some mixed comments about the portability.

sound, value for money, comfort, bass quality, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony XBA-3IP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Howard (technoodling.net)

Sony XBA-3iP Triple Armature driver earphone | Review

Judging by the amount of earphones that we review, one would surmise that we're audio fanatics, and they would be right. Everyone here at Technoodling takes sound quality seriously, hence our obsession with finding the best pair of earbuds. So when...

It’s such a shame that something as beautifully crafted as the Sony XBA-3iP doesn’t have a high enough sound quality that would match its aesthetics. To put it bluntly, the XBA-3iP looks great and is constructed wonderfully, but doesn’t have the...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony XBA-3IP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Sony XBA-3IP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jaaaaaaa (sonystyle.com)

good sound,comfortable a little bit less

sound really good,even better than xba4 i think since i had one before.price is very good cuz bought it on sale time.the only con is that wearing experience is a little strange than my other sony earbuds,and i don't know why

sound good,price good

wearing experience is a little bit worse than my other sony earbuds

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Terry Pick "Expert Mom!" (amazon.com)

Very nice headphones, just overpriced for my use.

When I got my Sony XBA-3IP headphones in the mail I was really excited. These were the most expensive headphones that I've ever owned and I was really expecting to be blown away with the sound quality of these headphone. Unfortunately, this wasn't the...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Margaret Picky (amazon.com)

Sony XBA-3iP Balanced Armature Stereo Headset

These Sony XBA-3iP Balanced Armature earphones are handsome and substantial. The first things I noticed were the unusual shape, the comparatively hefty weight, and the overall high quality of design and manufacturing. These differences are an outward...

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: A. Reader (amazon.com)

Not bad Sony, Not bad...

Headphones are funny things to people. Some people never move much beyond the OEM Apple white buds and never wonder what else is out there. Some people use over the ear cans even in public so they dont sacrafice quality. Others spend hundreds on amps...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Kevvo (sonystyle.com)

Greatest ever

Best in-ear headphones I've ever heard. Worth every penny.

Loud, clear, comfortable

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: Jason Cross (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Sony XBA-3iP headphones review

The Sony XBA-3iP headphones are for audio fans who expect a no-compromise experience: fantastic sound quality, style, and comfort.

My general real-world impressions of the XBA-3iPs are quite positive; I have no problem recommending them if you’re not the frugal type. Even if the sound quality doesn’t quite match the other headphones in its price range, it’s quite a cut above all...

May, 2012