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    Massdrop x Focal Elex Review & Measurements

    Regarding the mechanical noise.... The way the community could confirm if this behavior is a design tradeoff or just PR to cover a manufacturing process control issue....put your output on mono/mix so both drivers get the same info...if the left or right rattles way before the other (would need...
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    Massdrop x Focal Elex Review & Measurements

    I have been back and forth, almost to join the Elex drop, then backing out. My two "main" headphones are the HD6XX and Fidelio X2, driven by a Magni 3. I like both but have issues with each I am hoping the Elex (or another suggestion could solve). X2. I put these on and loved them, they...
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    Schiit Fulla 2 Impressions Thread

    Since my last post I bought the HD6XX, LSR30X and a Magni 3. If anything, I am more impressed than ever with the Fulla 2. Fulla 2 now functioning as a DAC for both the Magni 3 and LSR 30X and amazing pre-amp volume control for the latter. Just so flexible and capable from DAC only to pre-amp...
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    Schiit Fulla 2 Impressions Thread

    One additional point I really noticed this morning. Imaging is much more precise on the X2, possibly as a byproduct of the wider soundstage and my greater familiarity. The instrument is right "there" against a black background. This mornings test track was Norah Jones Come Away With Me...
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    Schiit Fulla 2 Impressions Thread

    I feel I can provide initial comments on the X2 and HD6XX on the Fulla 2 at this point and maybe give some thoughts after a week or so of switching back and forth. The reference point is about 2 years of X2 as my main headphone but intermixed with fair amounts of the L2, L1, RHA 750s and Shure...
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    Schiit Fulla 2 Impressions Thread

    Minor update - still love the Fulla 2. I am borrowing my friends HD6XX and it has no issue at all driving it, actually works better than the X2 which is too sensitive (need to drop windows volume or I am never using more than 1/4 of the knob travel). While I was at his place we did a quick A/B...
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    Schiit Fulla 2 Impressions Thread

    What problem? Fulla is working well for me. *edit* - I continue to be impressed with this thing. Did a very quick A/B with my friends modi 2 / magni 2 Uber stack...pushing HE-400 (the originals) which are fairly hard to drive. He was switched to low-gain, and the Fulla 2 was basically...
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    Schiit Fulla 2 Impressions Thread

    BLUF - wished I did this sooner - almost the perfect design for my use, fixed all my PC sound issues, adds convenience and features, top notch sound, build quality stellar. Used with Fidelio L2 and X2. *edit* - tried the Fulla 2 with my work laptop, A/B vs onboard sound...it was an...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    It gets really weird....you mood, energy (tired or not...nothing mystical), health, can make major changes in what you perceive.  I've even noticed brain burn in when not listening.  Remember your brain does a lot of "offline processing" at night, things are reordered, assimilated to make...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    Welcome to the non-vocal majority.  It's good when folks identify issues and solutions, but understanding the true magnitude and risks from internet forums is all but impossible.  A fun exercise before buying a car....find a couple of the major forums that discuss a model you are interested and...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    There is definitely different preferences for people - but your feedback would be more helpful to those reading if you include a comparison to something else (sound).  It sounds bright compared to LCD-X?  Or something else?  Bass is exaggerated...compared to what?  If you have been following...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    If it was mechanically changing - then yes it would get worse or better.  Another thought - if something can break in, it can wear out....   At the end of the day, there could possibly be some extremely minor changes physically (show me data if it does) - but I am strongly in the camp that...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

      Not grainy then :)   I can say they are not completely perfect - not sure what to call it, but the cymbal decay is sometimes not quite as natural as my higher end stereo setup.  It is not at all raw, or anything to even worry about.  It took me a bunch of A/B where I came away more...
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    Review: Philips Fidelio L1 [Updated 5/14]

      Are you sure you were hearing distortion?  The distortion plots on these look really good/low.  What I noticed is that they (L1) are right around 3dB high over ideal in the 2kHz band, which until you get the "brain burn in" sounds like slight nasal or congestion when given an A/B.  This...
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    Review: Philips Fidelio L1 [Updated 5/14]

    Well I pulled the trigger and have had the L1's for about 5-6 days.  First the bad, the don't sound as good as the Fidelio X2...the X2 sounds like you are there, or higher end speakers in a good room.  I was pretty sure of that before I pulled the trigger.  Every day I listen, I really...
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