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My.guess/theory as to why you don't like the AD 900x from your description is that it is an open phone. People here mostly come down on the side of open, but I often prefer closed phones. As in most things, there are trade offs. Open phones in general do the space thing much beter...soundstage,imaging, etc. they can also be more accurate/clean in bass, having less internal reflection. The trade off is often in instrument solidity IMO...the bass can have less impact, instruments lose a little body. Haven't listened to that many, certainly not compared to many here, and not to megabuck phones, which I'd guess are partly about compensating for this tendency, but I have Sennheiser 650s, that I think are great, but do this a bit (and I have the AT A900x, which doesn't)
I haven't been listening to my AD900X in a while but I will try them out with the player. Let you know when I get a chance tomorrow. I am thinking the sound signature of the X3 will do better for the AD900X over the DX50.
The bass end of the X3 is more emphasized over the DX50 so this should help the AD900X even more so..
I know the X3 will be better for the AD900X for sure. And I also know that the DX50 would sound better with the Gratitudes. I think the AD900X's need for an amp is a lot more crucial than with the Monsters though.
On another note you've got me very excited for those over-ears by Philips that are coming out. $300 is a decent price tag, but after reading that review I'm definitely tempted.
My $0.02, just sayin....