FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
Mar 30, 2017 at 11:06 AM Post #17,131 of 18,019
Hey, I would love some help.

How do the Fiio X5iii and the X7 (with say AM02 - or any you've tried) compare on sub-bass? Here in terms of general presence, impact and clarity (does it bloat a lot). I felt like the x5iii was surprisingly lacking in sub bass extension, but I had thought it would have quite a bit. I tried the James Blake "Limit Your Love" track. I also feel it was a bit warm overall with my Momentums, so now I'm strongly considering selling it and buying the X7. 

I would really appreciate some advice guys. How is the sub bass on the X7? 

Best
depending on the headphones you use and the amp module, it's really good! I use AM3 balanced.
 
Mar 30, 2017 at 1:25 PM Post #17,132 of 18,019
I've only used the AM3, balanced with my HD650 and Audeze EL-8 (opened) for the past 3 months plus and I'm more than pleased with the sound. I use the AM1 with the Dunu 2000j (a tad warmer which pairs well with these IEMs. I find that I use the AM5 the least but it does pair really well with my Shure 1540.
 
Point being I'm totally spoiled with the amp modules and I would have a hard time giving that up for pretty much any DAP available ATM.
 
FW is just fine for me. To qualify, I only use the X7 to playback music, occasionally use the BT with a portable speaker and stream Apple music when I want to hear something before deciding to buy it. 
 
So, for my purposes the X7 is perfect. I used the same 128g SD card that I previously used with my X3ii and DX80 and it's worked flawlessly since day one.
 
I know my demands are less complex than most folks, that are still reporting bugs, but if you want a reliable player with similar requirements as mine you cannot go wrong with this player.
 
Mar 30, 2017 at 3:20 PM Post #17,133 of 18,019
Hello, I just got an X7 and would like to update to the latest Firmware with Android 5, but am on an Apple computer.  My X7 is on Firmware 1.8 and Android 4.4.4.  No OTA updates are popping up and I am not sure hot to update using my Apple computer.  Please help.
 
Mar 30, 2017 at 3:31 PM Post #17,134 of 18,019
  Hello, I just got an X7 and would like to update to the latest Firmware with Android 5, but am on an Apple computer.  My X7 is on Firmware 1.8 and Android 4.4.4.  No OTA updates are popping up and I am not sure hot to update using my Apple computer.  Please help.


You can only update using a windows PC.  You will have to borrow one.
 
Mar 30, 2017 at 8:27 PM Post #17,139 of 18,019
  Well **** :frowning2:  Don't suppose anyone in the North County area of San Diego could give me a hand?  If not, I am sure I can scrounge up a PC somewhere.  Will a Microsoft Surface Pro work?


Cool!
 
Mar 31, 2017 at 6:43 AM Post #17,141 of 18,019
  hey folks,
 
is there any way to keep up with the frequent firmwares downloads? By the time I check this thread, a link to FW download is always buried couple of pages back.
 
I thought I will be able to find comprehensive firmware list here
http://www.fiio.me/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=39932
 
But none of the latest 3.x beta FWs are there.
 
What is your source for X7 firmwares besides this thread? Any link/place where I can always find the link for latest FW to download?
 
Thanks!

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Mar 31, 2017 at 10:43 AM Post #17,143 of 18,019
@FiiO I think this is a legitimate question/curiousity from a current X7 onwer:
 
- Will actual X7 Amp modules fit X7 2nd?
 
TIA
Regards
 
[Edit] I hope I'm not asking too much 
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Mar 31, 2017 at 11:48 PM Post #17,144 of 18,019
  @FiiO I think this is a legitimate question/curiousity from a current X7 onwer:
 
- Will actual X7 Amp modules fit X7 2nd?
 
TIA
Regards
 
[Edit] I hope I'm not asking too much 
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X7 2nd? How can that be? The current one is still in beta.
 
Apr 1, 2017 at 3:50 AM Post #17,145 of 18,019

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