[burritoboy9984]

Thanks, MLE. You got any more to throw out there?

I would suggest sticking to the Marantz's, especially if you want to keep hdmi. I think they switched away from using DH in the x005 or x006 series though so look out. Stay clear from the HK x45 and x54 as they have hdmi boards that are known for taking a dump.

-Erik

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I believe the SR4002 also has DH.

The problem with mine is that none of my line outs work, so i can't use my receiver as a dac only, though the pre-outs do work, so I can use it as a dac with volume control, wh8ch is sort of double amping. Optical outs does thankfully.. Hdmi doesn't, at least not with the PS3. Freezes my ps3, ever time.

 

[Change is Good]

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Harman Kardon 254?

 
Sweet. Do most Harmon Kardons come with DH?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

No. They use their own virtual surround now. Only older ones do, same with Denon and Marantz receivers.

 

[Change is Good]

So if I was to get a newer model receiver I would need to keep my mixamp for DH, right?

 

[chicolom]

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Chico, I need you to bend the hell out of the headband into a longer shape so it can fit my head. I'm not gonna mod your cans.

 
Haha
 
Dude.
 
These X1s are flipping GOOD. 
 
Seriously. 
 
I'm comparing them to the Anniversaries and they're definitely on par and are even beating them in areas.  These are no joke.
 
You need to stop screwing around, order a pair, and find a way to make the headband fit  - because I'm confident you will LOVE the signature coming from these.  I'll keep trickling out some details on the sound so you know what I mean.
 
These are pretty much what I hoped they would be, and I seriously think these are also what you have been looking for. 

 

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Haha
 
Dude.
 
These X1s are flipping GOOD. 
 
Seriously. 
 
I'm comparing them to the Anniversaries and they're definitely on par and are even beating them in areas.  These are no joke.
 
You need to stop screwing around, order a pair, and find a way to make the headband fit  - because I'm confident you will LOVE the signature coming from these.  I'll keep trickling out some details on the sound so you know what I mean.
 
These are pretty much what I hoped they would be, and I seriously think these are also what you have been looking for. 

 
I think I know where this is going...

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

The sound signature was never my concern. I know from impressions that the X1 would be probably end game worthy for me. The problem is the fit and headband extension that will always be my problem. Bend the shizz out of the headband and send them my way!

 

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So if I was to get a newer model receiver I would need to keep my mixamp for DH, right?

 
Bump.
 
Also, with a receiver would I be better off with passive or active speakers?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

New model receivers do not have Dolby Headphone. Do your homework on whatever receiver you're looking into. You would basically be using them as a basic dac/amp at that point.

I don't know speakers, so I can't answer that. I assume passive = no volume control, which I'd say is the better choice, as receivers have their own.

 

[Change is Good]

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New model receivers do not have Dolby Headphone. Do your homework on whatever receiver you're looking into. You would basically be using them as a basic dac/amp at that point.

I don't know speakers, so I can't answer that. I assume passive = no volume control, which I'd say is the better choice, as receivers have their own.

 
Yes, I understood that the new ones don't have DH. That's why I asked if I should keep the mixamp to use with the receiver if I took the newer route. So I'm assuming yes? Use the mixamp with the recever as if it was a dac/amp like you said?

 

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I'm comparing them to the Anniversaries and they're definitely on par and are even beating them in areas.  These are no joke.

 
Please tell me if the soundstage is on par. That answer is what will ultimately decide if I return the Annies and purchase the X1. I'm having doubts about the bass, though. I definitely don't want too much bass when gaming (my preference) and also don't want it to overpower my HP100s bass. The HP100 has bass that is just above neutral and is pretty much where I like it.

 

[chicolom]

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Bend the shizz out of the headband and send them my way!

 
Never!!! 
I can tell you right now that I'm keeping this pair.  And I don't want to bend these babies as they fit me perfectly at stock.

 
So you're going to have to jump in and bend a pair eventually, but not mine!

 

[chicolom]

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Please tell me if the soundstage is on par.
 
That answer is what will ultimately decide if I return the Annies and purchase the X1. I'm having doubts about the bass, though. I definitely don't want too much bass when gaming (my preference) and also don't want it to overpower my HP100s bass. The HP100 has bass that is just above neutral and is pretty much where I like it.

 
Yes.  Better then on par actually. 

  Stay tuned!!
 
I'm still working on the bass.  There is definitely more than the Anniversaries, but it seems to be behaving itself.
 
Also, keep in mind that if you use a DSS you can actually reduce bass by dialing it back.

 

[Happy Bullets]

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Never!!! 
I can tell you right now that I'm keeping this pair.  And I don't want to bend these babies as they fit me perfectly at stock.

 
So you're going to have to jump in and bend a pair eventually, but not mine!

I'm glad you like them as much as Burritoboy and I do. I have been trying to yell at everyone to buy these things for DH !  It is almost like they take the immersion and fun that some closed cans offer and perfectly mix that into an open can. 
 
X1 just went down to $349.99 on Amazon.