Few events in the history of the smartphone has caused so much discussion, as Apple’s decision to remove the 3.5 mm headphone Jack. The torrent of criticism, mostly coming from those who never bought and not planning to buy a smartphone company, was huge, but in fact this decision gave impetus to the emergence of a number of good products such as headphones, which became the subject of today’s review.
1More company has long established itself as a developer of a very striking and effective products, manufactured under its own brand and as OEM for other companies (the most famous, perhaps, their model, designed for Xiaomi). Although is it any wonder that the best model still 1More releases under his own name? Their traindrivers hybrids have gained considerable popularity among connoisseurs of neutral and natural flow. Therefore, the company decided to release this model, equipping it Lightning connector for iOS. Everything else the new model has inherited from its predecessors: design, construction, sound and even the price to buy these headphones from an authorized distributor 1More just for 6500 rubles. If I remember correctly, the same cost and the normal model at the start of sales.
Specifications
- Transducers: dynamic + 2 × balanced armature
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
- Sensitivity: 98 dB
- Cable length: 1.25 m
- Connector: Lightning
- Weight: 24 g
Packing and delivery
The box is made with good taste — an unusual beige color scheme inside packing decorated with stylish drawings reminiscent of Da Vinci’s drafts. In addition to the headphones, the box contains the case and 8 pairs replacement tips (5 pairs of silicone and 3 pairs of foam), each differing in size. Nozzles is Packed in a separate box, which says the diameter of each pair are in millimeters. Such care allows you to choose the suitable option for owners of any of the ears. Also put in the kit and a convenient hard shell with magnetic flap designed to protect your headphone from the troubles of the world.
Design and comfortable wearing
Of course, the design efforts of developers are not spared and the earphones themselves. Aluminum housing made in the form of a truncated cone with projecting angle of zvukovojj. This design allows you to make the headphones a minimum size, but is placed inside a sufficiently large dynamic emitter. The build quality of the model is the maximum, not the slightest flaws or defects.
These traindriver available in two colors: classic brown-Golden, familiar model with a normal “Jack”, and grey-silver for lovers of more restrained design.
The wire in these headphones cannot be replaced, but the developers have tried to make it safer. The cable is made in a fabric braid, and reinforced with Kevlar, so he was able to survive even fairly rough treatment (though, of course, made sure to spoil you all). Provides for protection against fractures in the headphones themselves, it is generally made in the form of a long metal “legs”, in other places is made of plastic.
The developers have tried to make the most of the Lightning connection. First, quite stylish headphones feature a remote control with five-way stick allowing you to control playback and answer calls. The voice quality using the microphone of the headset has improved (don’t know the merit of this digital connection or just the microphone replaced). Second, 1More developed models for their companion app, which is set when headphones are connected. From his features I would like to note the possibility of firmware updates headphone and “programfel” player noise with a 12 hour timer. The application remembers the headphones and how much they “warmed”.
Sound
To listen to headphones used iPhone 6+ with the standard iOS player and Onkyo HF Player. Before listening headphones were heated for 48 hours.
Hybrid headphones are famous for their ability to “take the best” from both types of transducers used in headphones — a powerful and weighty bass dynamic driver combined them with resolution and micro-dynamics of the emitter with the balanced anchor, and competent tuning carried out by the developers 1More, allowed these advantages to be.
Lightning version headphone stores similar to normal penchant for neutral flow, close to a monitor, but still not rolling in neutral is boring.
Expected for a hybrid model bass here is tight and have good elasticity, although, of course, reinforcing the speed and dryness here. However, the resolution of bass is good for this price range and the study of textures is very pleasing to the ear. Deep bass here is not so much (perhaps for the best), the main emphasis is still on mid-low range. Control the bass is very good, it drowns out the midrange, although the “joint” frequency ranges sometimes manifests itself, but it’s noticeable only on some rare tracks.
Midrange was tuningowanych in accordance with the human perception of sound in the region of 1 kHz is made by a small dip and from 2 to 4 kHz — lifting. On hearing is perceived as “spectacular” and “emotional” sound, and this additive does not give data to the headphones to turn into dry neutral “monitors”. In General, the “middle” is very detailed, but not razor sharp, as is the case with “fittings”, so headphones are quite tolerant to the quality of the material. An imaginary scene more average in width and something a little less than the average in depth, separation of good plans, but sometimes you can complain to the dissemination of tools, headphones reduce them a bit.
HF have a failure somewhere up to 8 kHz, which allows to achieve good comfort sound, thus lifting around 9 kHz headphone sound muffled. Thus, HF is balanced so there to suit all but the absolutely clear treble fobov and HF-Filov.
Comparison this time I will not paint, still headphones with Lightning — thing specific, and connected to the reference source will not work. However, the Internet is full of reviews of the regular version, in which there is comparison.
Compatibility
Since I have was at hand and the normal version of these headphones, I was able to compare two connection options in blind tests. Lightning version sounds more detailed in the treble and a bit tighter in the bass, although more massive bass normal version may appeal more. So the statement about the benefits of using these headphones chip converting digital data to analog better than the set in the iPhone — is not unreasonable.
Genre headphones more or less universal, of course, adjusted for price segment. Sensitivity to the quality of the records of the approximately 7 points on a 10-point scale.
Traditionally, several tracks as example
Threshold — Trust the Process. For many years this group is hard work on creation of “prog-metal with a human face”. Combining astonishing technique with amazing tenacity tunes, Threshold constantly keep the bar high. Their album, coming just so freshly was no exception and good headphones offers a real triumph of melody.
Hiromi Uehara — Temptation. A lot of people don’t understand “real” jazz, you don’t appreciate it though, in my opinion, consider yourself a music lover, completely ignoring this huge reservoir of music, is impossible. Fortunately for many, there is an adapted version of the jazz and Hiromi — its bright representative. Her music is not so avant-garde and unusual, to cause a rejection, but not boring, as the melodies playing in the elevators and on the veranda of summer cafe. With headphones 1More this track will leave satisfied and connoisseurs of complexity, and those who love to music “is not strained” (although what do members of the second group?).
Mighty Mo Rodgers — The Boy who Stole the Blues. Great track, wandering in many collections of “audiophile music”, there is a beautiful guitar and soulful vocals, and decent recording quality. I won’t even particularly want to advertise the track, just take a good headphone, not much embellishing the sound and see for yourself.
Insights
Traindriver hybrids 1More were and still are a very good option for lovers of quality sound and a Lightning-version adds the convenience of iPhone users. The company continues to prove that they can create interesting headphones, and I look forward to the opportunity to see with their 4 drivers to improve the model.
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