Out of all its properties, Silver is known as a good conductor of sound. And it is this quality which audio equipment maker Brainwavz has utilised while designing its M series of headphones. The silver wiring included in the series has become the company's main selling point. In that stead, it has launched its new premium offering in the series, M3 and here is our detailed review of the accessory.
Design and Build:
Brainwavz's M3 has that same design as that of its predecessors - M1 and M2 - a black and silver style permeating throughout the headphones. While the latter were slimmer, M3 on its part has an odd shape with a cut cylinder-like design over the earpiece. It is this cylinder-design that houses the right and left markings, as well as a small perforated area, presumably for bass air flow.
In terms of looks, the M3 resembles a premium accessory, with a brush metal highlight on both the housing tip and on the bridge between the earbud and protruding wire. The main cylinder is Black in colour with a silver band running around it near the rubber tips. On removing them, one would find the same silver lining thereby contributing to its elegant and premium looks.
Build wise, the M3 is pretty solid, with the housing made partly of metal along with plastic ends. The wire is Silver in colour along with rubber in Black. However, since there is no Copper element in them, the wires lack flexibility which in turn leads to them getting stuck in a spiral due to its packaging. Out of the box, you get a Red and Black carrying case with 6 sets of silicone eartips, one set of bi-flange tips, and a set of Comply memory foam tips.
As always, Comply is the best option when it comes to comfort and for noise control. The M3 is only an earphone with no mic, which sort of limits its abilities in terms of receiving and making calls.
Performance:
The M3's unique earpiece housing holds a large 10.7 mm dynamic driver with a rated impedance of 20Ohms and a frequency response of 20Hz - 20,000KHz. The cable used is a high quality Silver Oxygen-based cable ending in a Gold-plated 3.5 mm jack. The odd housing did not in any way affect the ergonomics and neither did it add to the weight. Using the Comply eartips provided, users can expect a good output which includes noise cancellation as well. The cable though felt a bit springy.
We tested the M3 on a smartphone equipped with a Marshal sound DAC with an inbuilt amplifier. As a result, we were able to hear the clean, clear, and precise sound the company promotes for the M3. With a massive wide open sound stage, and a decent restraint in bass, M3 allows for a good instrument separation while listening to high-quality music. The bass is just right enough to add warmth to a jazz riff along with a mid bass to hold its own ground. The resulting sound is what many will want to hear.
Heavy bass is an area which is not meant for the M3, and should you have a liking for such kinds of sound, then M3 is definitely not for you. The sound is crisp, and while the treble can get a little scratchy at times, the mids and lows keep it from overwhelming everything. What is exquisitely tuned is the sound stage and the space the headphone gives to music.
We also tested the headphone on a few movies, especially those which would otherwise sound life-like at a theatre. The result was a crisp and clear reproduction of all instruments and their associated output thanks to the soundstage size.
To summarise, the M3 is perfect for those who are looking for a good spatial quality out of their music. While the sound is not as balanced as that of the Brainwavz Delta, it's still got a decent splash of bass.
Price and Conclusion:
At Rs. 5,399, the M3 is quite steep, especially when compared to Brainwavz' award winning Delta earphones which retail at half the price with a better sound signature. The steep price could be attributed to the Silver-plated cables. As a user, you get a 2-year warranty with it. However, if you are on the lookout for earphones with an amazing clarity and sound with a bit of bass, the M3's are your best bet.
Design and Build:
Brainwavz's M3 has that same design as that of its predecessors - M1 and M2 - a black and silver style permeating throughout the headphones. While the latter were slimmer, M3 on its part has an odd shape with a cut cylinder-like design over the earpiece. It is this cylinder-design that houses the right and left markings, as well as a small perforated area, presumably for bass air flow.
In terms of looks, the M3 resembles a premium accessory, with a brush metal highlight on both the housing tip and on the bridge between the earbud and protruding wire. The main cylinder is Black in colour with a silver band running around it near the rubber tips. On removing them, one would find the same silver lining thereby contributing to its elegant and premium looks.
Build wise, the M3 is pretty solid, with the housing made partly of metal along with plastic ends. The wire is Silver in colour along with rubber in Black. However, since there is no Copper element in them, the wires lack flexibility which in turn leads to them getting stuck in a spiral due to its packaging. Out of the box, you get a Red and Black carrying case with 6 sets of silicone eartips, one set of bi-flange tips, and a set of Comply memory foam tips.
As always, Comply is the best option when it comes to comfort and for noise control. The M3 is only an earphone with no mic, which sort of limits its abilities in terms of receiving and making calls.
Performance:
The M3's unique earpiece housing holds a large 10.7 mm dynamic driver with a rated impedance of 20Ohms and a frequency response of 20Hz - 20,000KHz. The cable used is a high quality Silver Oxygen-based cable ending in a Gold-plated 3.5 mm jack. The odd housing did not in any way affect the ergonomics and neither did it add to the weight. Using the Comply eartips provided, users can expect a good output which includes noise cancellation as well. The cable though felt a bit springy.
We tested the M3 on a smartphone equipped with a Marshal sound DAC with an inbuilt amplifier. As a result, we were able to hear the clean, clear, and precise sound the company promotes for the M3. With a massive wide open sound stage, and a decent restraint in bass, M3 allows for a good instrument separation while listening to high-quality music. The bass is just right enough to add warmth to a jazz riff along with a mid bass to hold its own ground. The resulting sound is what many will want to hear.
Heavy bass is an area which is not meant for the M3, and should you have a liking for such kinds of sound, then M3 is definitely not for you. The sound is crisp, and while the treble can get a little scratchy at times, the mids and lows keep it from overwhelming everything. What is exquisitely tuned is the sound stage and the space the headphone gives to music.
We also tested the headphone on a few movies, especially those which would otherwise sound life-like at a theatre. The result was a crisp and clear reproduction of all instruments and their associated output thanks to the soundstage size.
To summarise, the M3 is perfect for those who are looking for a good spatial quality out of their music. While the sound is not as balanced as that of the Brainwavz Delta, it's still got a decent splash of bass.
Price and Conclusion:
At Rs. 5,399, the M3 is quite steep, especially when compared to Brainwavz' award winning Delta earphones which retail at half the price with a better sound signature. The steep price could be attributed to the Silver-plated cables. As a user, you get a 2-year warranty with it. However, if you are on the lookout for earphones with an amazing clarity and sound with a bit of bass, the M3's are your best bet.
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