@FiiO Will the 2 pin version of UTWS3 be coming to amazon US as well? I see the MMCX version available on amazon.

    Set it like it looks in the picture below.   Most people prefer the "DH2" medium setting of dolby heapdhone, myself included.  DH1 is also OK, but I would NOT recommend DH3 as it's a reverby mess.   You may not need the O2 amp, but if you already have it and would like to use it I...

Any new surround sound DSPs come out?   Are the new Creative devices (X7, G5, etc) still rocking the old SBX Pro?  I see them mentioning "7.1" surround now, but I imagine that's a pretty meh upgrade since surround DSPs are already pretty smooth panning and more like "50.1"

    I'm still around.    Still rocking the Fidelio X2s as my main headphones.    My only new audio purchases have been $5 VE Monk earbuds and a $15 Xiaomi Piston 3 IEM.      .......Anything new I should know about?? 

You can't go wrong with the X1 for $169.99. I'd be very happy with that purchase :) The K7XX is going to sound extremely similar/identical to the K702 anniversary, which is mentioned and compared heavily to the X1 in this review.

Fostex TH900 are good...

  I imagine the HD700 would be superior in soundstage and imaging.  The HE400s at least, were decent, but lagged behind headphones like the Q701 in that regard.  I haven't heard the HE400i though.

    The Q701 is a good upgrade from the AD700.  Not really an upgrade in soundstage, but an upgrade in overall sound quality and signature for sure.  I went from AD700 -> Q701 and I was very happy with the upgrade.   I think it would be difficult to rank ALL headphones in order from worst to...

Check out MusicBee. My favorite. Clean and simple, but really powerful as well, if you need it. getmusicbee.com/

With all the K7XX action going on, does anyone want my custom AKG cable for $10 shipped?    PM me....   It's long, and a bit stiff (no innuendos intended!) but it's really durable.     It's 16' long with Belden shielded 22 AWG twisted cable with extra tough sleeving and a TA3FX mini XLR...

The X1 isn't underated. It's a pretty popular headphone. The reason the X2 is hyped is because the X1 was so well received and well regarded.

  I heard they changed the velour material a little on the X2.  Supposedly made it less itchy (not that I had any problem with the X1).    You notice anything different with the velour?   Ear cups seem about the same depth roominess inside?

  Yeah. @Fegefeuer.   He wrote some nice comparisons between it and the HD800 at one point....

HD800.

  They HyperX Cloud are pretty decent, and would work OK for rap.  The soundstage isn't going to be on par with the open headphones over 100, but it's good for a sub 100 closed can.

    "K7XX"??    Ha, is that an inside joke as there's been so many different K7xx headphones?   Looks in the pics like it's using the Anniversaries slightly less plump ear pads.   Still $200 is quite good.  Makes the K612 less appealing.

  Oh.  Stay away from either ADx00 then.  They're called the "Air" series for a reason, and it's NOT for having good bass. HD598 doesn't have too much bass either.   I used sub $200 pair of X1s would be good if you could swing it, as they've got bass and also are excellent for gaming (hard...

  Haven't heard the AD900x, but speaking in terms of AD900 and AD700, the AD700 has a slightly superior soundstage,  The positioning is a tad more diffuse and less precise on the AD900 in comparison.    FWIR those traits may carry over with the AD900X as well.

Just randomly checked ebay looking at X1 prices and was surprised and confused to see that MY pair was for sale....  

    Hype has already been commenced, but let's hope they're a worthy successor...

    Yeah, I can't see them at all now.    :\

*Cough - PM me - Cough*

  But............$325!!!  

    Wow.   HMMMmmmmmmmm.......   ......I was thinking about picking up an X2......Not sure if I'd like the HD700, but for $325 I'd definitely try them out!   Too bad it's out of stock though...       Oh, have you tried them yet?  Impressions?

    What?!   Where did you find it for that??