Review headphone iBasso SR1 — signature sound in "Panoramio"

specifications

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• Beam: dynamic diffuser of biocellulose
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• back design: semi-open
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• frequency Range: 3 Hz – 40 kHz
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• Sensitivity: 108 dB
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• Impedance: 22Ω
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• rated capacity: 50 mW
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• Total harmonic distortion: <1%
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• Cable: removable, 1.8 m with MMCX connectors
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• Plug: 3.5 mm TRS
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• Weight: 420 gr. (without cable)

Packing and delivery

Designers have tried to arrange everything as carefully as possible, paying attention to even small things such as a metal plate with the serial number (you remember limitirovanie).

Design and usability

IBasso managed to make the model and give it a «your face», I think, even seen photos how they did it. Not unlike any other Cup of silver metal designed in the form of speed «amphitheatre» under them is a mesh of black color, providing a model of openness. It is, however, noted that the Cup is not completely acoustically transparent, sound insulation SR1 good, although they play out significantly, so in the office with nervous colleagues, they will not sit.

Thanks to the soft ear cushions, SR1 is very comfortable to wear, providing total lack of fatigue even during long listening. Bring in it the contribution and moderate weight (420 grams), and its proper distribution.

By the Way, the earpads snap change and option iBasso offer perforated «bagels», which provides a small change in the sound. I haven't tested them yet, but test — be sure to share your opinion.

The Bundled cord is quite simple, due to the fabric insulation he has a small microphone effect but for stationary use with headphones (and hardly anyone will wear SR1 on the street) he does not interfere. The cable looks securely and certainly will last the owner a long time. Wire made from oxygen-free copper high purity and from the acoustic point of view, perhaps, is the most suitable for this model. For lovers of balanced connections on the website of the company available wire option with Pentaconn.

Overall, the headphones are very solidly made almost entirely of metal, I would venture to suggest that their durability will be quite «level».

Sound

To listen To the following equipment was used.

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• and the role of the DAC and amplifier
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• Apple MacBook air Pro 2016 as the source
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• the role player
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• Lotoo Paw Gold Touch, and the other in the role of portable players
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• Recording high-resolution Lossless-formats (Dr. Chesky have The Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc and others)

As I wrote in the introduction, iBasso SR1 sound completely style — neutral, detailed, with a slight emphasis on the treble, iBasso are famous for that always follow their vision in sound. Overall, the SR1 can be compared on the micro-dynamics with initialisodynamic models of the same HiFiMan, but with a little better value and an easier buildup. Headphones designed for lovers of neutrality, however, as other products of the company.

Mid continues the development of the General idea of the sound of the model: detailed, neutral, but without too much emphasis on micro-contrast. This, of course, imposes certain requirements on the quality of the recording, the headphones do not add anything «myself», so on the bad tracks will play appropriately. Good they will appreciate the realism, emotion and high-quality transmission of the character of instruments and vocals. Separately pleased that iBasso restrained, and did not monitor headphones brand, as well as with the DX80. The headphone has a slight accent at the junction VCC and HF, which effectively highlights the female vocals and overall detail of the filing, perhaps thanks to him, the SR1 can build an imaginary scene: for both sizes it's bigger than average, with good separation of instruments and plans.

Much to take in comparison I don't see the point, since I have essentially nothing that can be compared with SR1. 99 Meze Classics — quite different in sound and flow. HiFiMan Sundara — more detailed and smooth, but brighter legkovushka and require greater amplification. HE-400S from HiFiMan the same — warmer and less resolution. Other headphones with similar flow on my reviews very long time, and without direct comparison I'm not going to talk about the difference. More expensive models like the same AudioZenith PMx2v2, of course, sound better.

Compatibility

Stylistically, this model is versatile, the main thing that the user was ready to unembellished flow. Sensitivity to the quality of the recording from iBasso SR1 is quite high, about 8 points out of 10 on a notional scale «picky».

number of traditional tracks-examples

Well, I won't be original. To demonstrate the potential technical and neutral headphone is lightweight and virtuoso piano thing good more, and, of course, there's SR1 show itself on the height.

Not everyone likes the neutrality and technicality to listen to metal, but I am one of those people who believes that progressive things should be like that. So I really like how the heroes of today's review, extract all the nuances of this track and present them to the listener.

Insights

Overall, iBasso did not change itself and once again made his «brand» sound, this time in full-size headphones. If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive, but technically the model does not require huge power to drive, the SR1 will be a very good candidate for consideration.