[madmonkey]

which sounds bettter? 

 

[cn32dp]

i think c3 is better

 

[madmonkey]

cool looks like i need to order a c3

 

[batteraziiz]

Sound-wise? Tough call. Very similar when played flat. I like the X1 more overall, though. EQ tweakability, phenomenal UI, etc.

 

[madmonkey]

I love the ui of the x1 but I do wish the back button was on other side. but im wierd

 

[H20Fidelity]

One of the most important factors between labeling these players sounding better than another is synergy between your DAP, IEM or headphone. I can pair Fidue A83 hybrid with X1 it sounds great but because A83 can use a slightly brighter tilt and I appreciate some more air in the presentation they pair better with C3, not only that they just do overall from a synergy stand point. Same situation between T-Peos H-300 and X1 which can use a warmer source and calm their highs. What you'll find is if you get the synergy correct both these players are close equal for different reasons.

If you want to read some more I did a little write up between C3 / X1.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/735457/fiio-x1-vs-colorfly-c3#post_10970670

What you need to ask yourself when choosing one is what's more important to you. is the UI of X1 a must have, something that's going to make your experience more enjoyable, for example on the go X1 is much easier to use. Or are you someone who likes to venture far away from mainstream (or border mainstream) as possible and be different. Then C3 might be the better option. But in the end it's a matter of pairing up the synergy like above.

End of the day having both here they're assigned different headphones / iem and stay that way.

For example, what headphone or IEM do you want to use with C3 or X1? That is the first step.

 

 

[RavenPH]

If the headphones you would use will affect the choice of the DAC player to buy, which one of those would fit better with the ATH M50x?

 

[batteraziiz]

Over a year later, I'm going to go with the C3. It simply sounds better.

 

[RavenPH]

Really? What made you change your mind?

 

[LaughMoreDaily]

Really? What made you change your mind?

I think he said it was because of the sound.