In the hot summer, a pair of earphones with excellent sound insulation will be our good companion when we go out, as is the case with the XBA series of Sony earphones. The three models introduced today are comfortable, lightweight and easy to push, which are quite suitable for commuters to use with mobile phones.
XBA-A1AP：
XBA-A1AP is the lowest end of Sony earphones. It is designed with 1 dynamic coil+1 dynamic iron unit. The AP in the name means that this earphone is designed with a non replaceable cable, but the cable is equipped with a microphone and buttons that can control the phone.
The diameter of the moving coil unit of A1AP is 9mm, and the moving iron unit is a moving iron unit developed by Sony itself. The body is very small and light. The wire material is red and black and has a zigzag anti winding design. At present, the transaction price of a treasure in the Bank of China is about 550 yuan.
In terms of specific wearing comfort, A1AP performs very well. However, because the combined length of cavity and catheter is relatively long, there will be obvious stethoscope effect when wearing. As for driving difficulty, it is not difficult. Sony's Xperia Z3+can be used to drive easily.
As for the specific sense of hearing, the three frequencies of A1AP are very balanced. The low frequency is slightly more than the low frequency. The low frequency diving is good, the rebound is not clean enough, the high frequency extension is excellent, and it sounds good. The thickness of the three frequencies is basically the same, the analytical ability is excellent, and the sound is quite omnivorous. It has a good effect whether it is to appreciate human voices or simple instrumental music, This kind of earphone, which is not biased but balanced and omnivorous, is easy to be liked.
Of course, as for the call function, the practicability of A1AP has been further improved, so although the low frequency is a little regrettable, this headset is still the most favorite of the three headphones introduced this time.
XBA-A2：
XBA-A2 is an advanced model of A1AP. A2 uses the design of 12mm moving coil unit+2 moving iron unit, so the volume of the unit will be much larger than A1. The overall appearance design is no different. At present, the price of this earphone in a treasure is 1100~1200 yuan, which is the most expensive of the three earphones this time.
In addition, A2 can also replace the cable. There will be a cable with a microphone in the original package, so users can choose the cable according to their own needs. Of course, Sony officially has an upgrade cable for sale, but A2 uses the interface designed by Sony itself, so it cannot replace the upgrade cable at will.
Since A2 chamber is longer than A1 chamber, the cable has a "7" shape design to improve the comfort and reduce the stethoscope effect.
The cables of the three earphones, including A2, are all made in Thailand.
As for the specific sense of hearing, A2 will have thicker low-frequency and brighter high-frequency than A1AP, so the intermediate frequency will be slightly depressed. As for the quality of low-frequency, A2 will be no less than A1AP. The low-frequency diving and rebound are better than A1AP. The high-frequency will be brighter thanks to the double moving iron unit, and the overall analytical power will be much stronger than A1.
Compared with the balanced performance of A1AP, A2's overall sound trend is more suitable for instrumental music. If you enjoy some songs with strong sense of rhythm and larger momentum, you will have a good sense of music. However, because the mid frequency is concave, the human voice is less pleasant than A1. As for the degree of easy driving, because there are more units than A1AP, the driving difficulty will be slightly greater than A1AP, However, if you use a smart phone with qualified driving force to push directly, you will still have a good sense of hearing. As for using a professional player, the improvement will be obvious.
XBA-100
The XBA-100 has been launched for some time. It is the cheapest earphone in the Sony XBA series. The transaction price on the TB is between 350 and 450 yuan. The single unit moving iron design is very small and lightweight.
The XBA-100 is the only one of the three earphones that uses an all metal case. To be precise, the XBA-100 case is made of brass, not simple metal+Tuhao gold paint, so even after a long time of use, there will be no unpleasant discoloration, but it needs to be kept properly.
As a pure motion iron headset, the XBA-100 has better sound insulation performance than the previous A1AP and A2, and because the cavity is very small, the wearing comfort is also the best. Unfortunately, the XBA-100 has not introduced a model with a microphone and a remote control, and the cable cannot be replaced.
The XBA-100 is the most easily driven of the three earphones this time, but it also means that whether the sound can be improved depends largely on the improvement of the quality of the front end itself. Increasing the thrust does not bring much benefit to the growth of the overall sound quality. As for the overall sound, The XBA-100 focuses on the performance of the mid frequency. The sound is not thick and standard. The rendering of the voice is very good. The voice is very tasteful. The low-frequency dive is not deep, and the rebound is fast. The volume is small. The high-frequency ductility is good, and the analytical power is excellent. It is very comfortable to listen to the voice. For pure music, the low-frequency dive is not deep enough and the volume is not enough. It is very suitable for human voice control users, In addition to voice control, the XBA-100 should be hard to poison you.
Summary:
So the above are the three earphones that we will show you today. These three earphones have their own characteristics. Because the author is balanced and human voice controlled, he likes these three earphones from high to low: A1AP XBA-100、A2。
As for cost performance and practicality, it is very difficult to give a unified standard. Just like my friends around me, after giving A1AP and A2 to several people for audition, the choice of both is 50%, and even more people prefer A2, Compared with A1AP, A2's voice will be more exciting and more ear catching. Relatively speaking, A1AP's relatively balanced voice will not make people fall in love with it.
As for matching with mobile phones, XBA-100 and A1AP are easier to drive, so it will be a more affordable choice for users who simply use smart phones to listen to music. As for A2, if driven by Xperia Z3+, which was shown on the camera this time, there will be an obvious feeling of "being unable to open", so I would recommend A2 to users who use the player.
The XBA-100, an entry-level single action iron, has a unique sound among a number of moving iron units. Although it is a moving iron earphone, the overall "iron" smell is not strong, but rather a little "circle" flavor. In addition, the price is not expensive, which is very suitable for users who want to try moving iron earphones. Moreover, the workmanship and wearing comfort of the XBA-100 are significantly better than other earphones at the same price, As for the lack of microphone and remote control, for the author, this is not the reason why I will never consider it.
