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Brainwavz introduces its Quad Balanced Armature B400 to the UK

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Global audio specialist Brainwavz, established in 2008 with a focus on offering high quality products at a competitive price, today announces the availability of its B400 Quad Balanced Armature Earphones in the UK. The B400 follow the launch of the B200 earphones in the UK in June 2017 which received fantastic acclaim, including 5 star reviews on Expert Reviews and Pocket-lint as well as 4.5 star reviews in iCreate and on Trusted Reviews. The B400 are available for £144.43.

The Brainwavz B400 feature a 4 driver setup with separate drivers, each focused on specific ranges to produce true audiophile grade sound reproduction. The B400 ergonomic housing is hand assembled by Brainwavz's own team in its in-house workshop, with every part scrutinised with quality control the top priority. The majority of the components that make up the B400 are produced in USA or Europe including Knowles drivers, high purity OFC silver plated cabling and the T100 tips.



Through meticulous tuning, customisation of drivers and crossover with 3D printed boots to further refine the sound, the B400 is able to produce every part of the sound spectrum accurately, with a wide sound stage. The B400 has been tuned to meet the needs of true audiophiles and is suitable for any genre of music.

The B400 earphones are accompanied by two detachable MMCX cables, including a 2.5mm balanced cable, numerous silicone tips and a stylish carrying case to protect the earphones. The B400 are available in eight different colours including Blue Knight, Berry Purple, Punk Pink, Crimson Red, Stay Frosty (Pictured above), Green Rage, Glossy Black and Cosmic Black. It is also possible to upgrade the cable when purchasing with Candy Cane, Frosty and Onyx available.

Brainwavz continues to add to its following of loyal fans with its reputation for affordable audio products of great quality, value for money and superb after sales service. The B400 Balanced armature earphones hope to increase this fan base further in the UK.

SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Drivers : Quad Balanced Armature
  • Rated Impedance : 30Ω
  • Frequency Range : 10 Hz - 40 kHz
  • Sensitivity : 115dB
  • Cable : Detachable MMCX
  • Plug : 3.5 mm, Gold plated
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
  • 3.5mm Standard MMCX Stereo Cable
  • 2.5mm Standard MMCX Balanced Cable
  • Earphone Hard case
  • 1 Set earphone cleaning kit
  • 6 sets of Silicone Ear Tips (S M L)
  • 1 set of Comply Foam Tips T-100 Red
  • 2 Earphone sanitary wipes
  • 1 Shirt Clip
  • Velcro Cable Tie
  • Instruction Manual & Warranty Card (24 month warranty

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How they fit in your ear will affect the sound drastically. That's why I always thought it was silly to spend a lot on earbuds like these or bother with reviews.
 

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That's cheap for what they are. TPU getting some in for review?
 
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That's cheap for what they are. TPU getting some in for review?
i can get some Shure SE215 model for 98chf (116chf wirerless model or 102chf for the wireless module add on ), average review around: 4/5* (lowest 2.5* on Amazon ... but ... eh... Amazon user reviews :rolleyes: ) sure 144£ is cheap ... yep ;)

ok the total price would be 208.90chf (for both cable 3.5mm/bluetooth) aka 159.69£

although i will try some cheap dual/tri driver one from a certain website :laugh: (also with wired and wireless option but half the price of the SE215 )
 

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i can get some Shure SE215 model for 98chf (116chf wirerless model or 102chf for the wireless module add on ), average review around: 4/5* (lowest 2.5* on Amazon ... but ... eh... Amazon user reviews :rolleyes: ) sure 144£ is cheap ... yep ;)

ok the total price would be 208.90chf (for both cable 3.5mm/bluetooth) aka 159.69£

although i will try some cheap dual/tri driver one from a certain website :laugh: (also with wired and wireless option but half the price of the SE215 )

So you want to compare apples to pears?
The SE215 use a dynamic driver, not a balanced armature, even less four.
I doubt the two are comparable in terms of audio quality, but hey, maybe these are really bad?
 
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So you want to compare apples to pears?
The SE215 use a dynamic driver, not a balanced armature, even less four.
I doubt the two are comparable in terms of audio quality, but hey, maybe these are really bad?
hummm i didn't read the whole article :D mea culpa .... indeed cheap for what specs they have

nonetheless i tested the Shure SE215 in wired and wireless mode and they sound quite good for a single DD, well among my option i have some peculiarly interesting one on my sight ... (armature type)
i like the fact that they can be used wired or wireless, for now i have a pair of wireless QCY QY-19 that have a not so bad battery duration and quite good sound for the price (paid less than 15$ for them) but these with connector on each ear plug are interesting, you use it wireless and when the battery runs out, if you have no charging alternative, you just plug them on cable ... pretty neat (that would also save me from carrying my 10000mAh power bank all the time :laugh: )
 
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That's cheap for what they are. TPU getting some in for review?
Hopefully!

In-ears is probably one of the types of headphones that has less variance as long as you get them to seal towards your ear canal. So as long as you get a good fit sound quality should be the same. Only thing that changes is the geometry of the ear canal and otoacoustics which should only have a microscopic influence on what you hear.

Worst types of headphones to compare between people are probably semi in-ears and over-ears since both a super sensitive to fit and placement.
 
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Hopefully!

In-ears is probably one of the types of headphones that has less variance as long as you get them to seal towards your ear canal. So as long as you get a good fit sound quality should be the same. Only thing that changes is the geometry of the ear canal and otoacoustics which should only have a microscopic influence on what you hear.

Worst types of headphones to compare between people are probably semi in-ears and over-ears since both a super sensitive to fit and placement.
Sometimes you just can't get earbuds to fit right no matter what you do. Plus sound is subjective just like taste, everyone likes different things. I personally prefer a very flat response but others like heavy bass or boosted vocals.
 
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It is very few people that cannot get a good fit with in-ears with proper tips, but there will always be some where the design does not fit. The ones that do get seal will get very similar sound quality.
 
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