[H20Fidelity]

Anyone who's been around a while or does thier research knows DX50 internal amp section is rather lacking, hence why almost every DX50 you see a photo of here has an external amp tied to It including mine. Hapster immediately assumes low impedance IEM's = no amp required, but often there's more to the story.

 

[xaddictionx]

Yup. The internal amp in DX50 is rather disappointing. But the sound unlocked 1.3.3 really does much wonders to DX50 straight out from HO. Do give it a try!

 

[H20Fidelity]

Honestly I've given up on DX50 firmwares. I've run several and just get a headache, though I appreciate the work people put in.

As for H-300 and their somewhat bright / overly vivid presentation I've settled on a rockboxed Sansa Clip Zip (which I had done so for sometime) as I find it smooths them over and calms them. It's actually pretty amazing how good the synergy is, smooth, high in clarity. Remembering I have several other daps here / amp combinations the Sansa unit is my selection by choice for this earphone.

H-300 is a great IEM though, certainly in my top 5. I recently heard a 5 driver hybrid worth double in price that couldn't touch it.

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[Hapster]

Honestly I've given up on DX50 firmwares. I've run several and just get a headache, though I appreciate the work people put in.

As for H-300 and their somewhat bright / overly vivid presentation I've settled on a rockboxed Sansa Clip Zip (which I had done so for sometime) as I find it smooths them over and calms them. It's actually pretty amazing how good the synergy is, smooth, high in clarity. Remembering I have several other daps here / amp combinations the Sansa unit is my selection by choice for this earphone.

H-300 is a great IEM though, certainly in my top 5. I recently heard a 5 driver hybrid worth double in price that couldn't touch it.

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5 Driver, what kind of combination?

 

[H20Fidelity]

 
5 Driver, what kind of combination?

I believe it was: x2 BA mids x2 BA highs x1 dynamic driver design. I won't name the brand though. some searches would track it down.

And like I said, I much preferred H-300, especially it's ability to remain extremely coherent during busy passages. I'm sure many H-300 owners have heard the clarity that scream through in the mid-range.  In some ways H-300 is too vivid for its own good. 

Like someone went past 10 and turned it to 11.

 

[zxc]

   
Thanks. I thought about the exchange. But there are just too many people reporting issues with the relative lack of bass, some even after the exchange. I am more than willing to pay for what's known to work for sure, than hunting that almost mythical "properly working Altone"; loosing time, patience, and possibly money (shipping fees) along the way. 
 
I do apologize for the negativity. Nevertheless, thanks to all sharing their impressions helping us make a better decision.

Sunggoo kindly accepted my request to return the Altone 200's, and pay the difference to upgrade to the H300. I must say that it was definitely worth it. There's a significant difference in bass response between the H300 and Altones. Altone's are certainly great IEM's, especially given the price, but I think H300 is the more complete package, competitive throughout the frequency range.

 

[Hapster]

 
Sunggoo kindly accepted my request to return the Altone 200's, and pay the difference to upgrade to the H300. I must say that it was definitely worth it. There's a significant difference in bass response between the H300 and Altones. Altone's are certainly great IEM's, especially given the price, but I think H300 is the more complete package, competitive throughout the frequency range.

 
 

 
You're making me anxious to get my H-300 back, I've a̶l̶m̶o̶s̶t̶ forgotten what they sound like.

 

[Hapster]

Took a whole two months to get my H-300s back. Dang!

I think they ended up giving me a refurb'd pair. I sent them with my comply tx-400 tips as a test. (Didn't get them back) Thankfully, they paid for shipping ($40) so I'm still pleased.

After using my mad dogs only for the past couple months, the H-300 really seemed bright & very intimate. Hopefully my ears will get used to them again, because I already have my eq at like -2db @ 8khz :x

 

[catcherfly]

Just got a Forza Audioworks copper balanced (RSA) cable for my H-300s (to connect to the balanced input of my Theorem 720). He used the connectors from the stock black cable w/mic. Still too early to compare this to the red and green cable (which I like). I'll post comments soon.

 

[svyr]

hm, well my h300 have finally split into two due to faulty glue. and TP haven't sent the new cable yet.
mailed it back y-day for a replacement.


(can see the metal wire in that last one)

can't wait to get them back - they're the reason I haven't forked out any more money on IEMs for a while
I still prefer EQed H300 to EQed altone200. (more treble extension and more satisfying bass)

+4@50hz q=2.0,
+1@0.8k q=2, (corrects a specific dip on the FR)
+2@1.2k q=0.8 (slightly sweeter mids)
and -2.5 @ 8.3k q=1 (take the edge off the highs a bit)
and -1 @ 9.3k q=1 (take the edge off the highs a bit)

 

[H20Fidelity]

You must be really rough with them svyr.

(joking joking)

That's terrible mate, I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully you can get a replacement quickly.

I actually was going to run a thin layer of clear nail polish around mine and seal them further as I also believe in a matter of time that glue will come apart. It's an accident waiting to happen every time you remove the housing, I try to make sure (if I remember) to hold them past that point.

I still use H-300 often, they're for me quite unique once you learn how to control them. FiiO X1 is doing them proud atm.

 

[svyr]

You must be really rough with them svyr. :tongue_smile: (joking joking)


That's terrible mate, I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully you can get a replacement quickly.


I actually was going to run a thin layer of clear nail polish around mine and seal them further as I also believe in a matter of time that glue will come apart. It's an accident waiting to happen every time you remove the housing, I try to make sure (if I remember) to hold them past that point.


I still use H-300 often, they're for me quite unique once you learn how to control them. FiiO X1 is doing them proud atm.

yea we all knew it was going to happen lol. (because of the previous reports) . still I hope the new glue is better

 

[H20Fidelity]

Talk about a clarity overload. Listening to Taylor Swift's new 1989 album, for those unaware she's busted out full pop basically. The albums very much mastered with that artificial clarity found in mainstream recordings. When you pair H-300 up with that album I was basically waiting for clarity to literally start melting the housings. Downside is its just too fatiguing after an hour or two.

But its a ride.

 

[jonyoo]

Talk about a clarity overload. Listening to Taylor Swift's new 1989 album, for those unaware she's busted out full pop basically. The albums very much mastered with that artificial clarity found in mainstream recordings. When you pair H-300 up with that album I was basically waiting for clarity to literally start melting the housings. Downside is its just too fatiguing after an hour or two.

But its a ride.

Ugh...You know I'm a big fan with her old stuff e.g. Breathe, Starlight, Red, Back to December but her new stuff, I just can't get into it no matter how much I love her voice. Definitely, overload.
 
Seeing that there were complaints with hot treble on the H-300, it seems that the Atlone200 were released internationally to calm the fans. Nobody knows about Altone200 here in Korea lol well except for me and other very few Korean head-fiers.

 

[Jetblack08]

I think I have gotten used to the hot treble from H-300. It really doesn't bother me anymore. I currently am wowed by the Cayin C5, StudioV, H-300 combination. The very definition of holographic sound. If the DX-90 is better than this, I HAVE TO GET IT.