Indeed it is... I guess he meant a portable amp. People always ask if they "need" an amp... If you've already got the X1 then just try it. Since they're only 30 Ohm and really efficient I have not found they would lack anything when driving them with my Motorola Defy Smartphone.. Greetz, Unr3aL

Yeah, I've read on from about page 196 on this thread and it seems there is quite some speculation but nothing confirmed as of yet. I just hope they don't release it 2 weeks after I got my X1s. This seems to always be that case with expensive hardware I buy. Hopefully not this time... What...

The new X1??? Is there going to be an update? I've just ordered the X1 - Don't tell me there's going to be an updated version in the near future... Greetz, Unr3aL

Just out of curiosity, not to depreciate your "news": Why would anyone buy this exact cable from FiiO when it is just a generic shielded 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable? It looks OK on first glance, but why would I not want to get a nicer looking, maybe sleeved one from a well established cable...

Does it really leak that much? Until now I had a Sennheiser PC 165 USB Headset which is also open. When I turned up the volume to something I personally wouldn't stand long-term my girlfriend complained... For normal listening on mid volume it was ok for her. Can I expect the same from the X1s...

Nicely corrected. You hit the nail! Greetz, Unr3aL

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I've decided to go for the X1s for now. I may post my first impressions when I get them. Greetz, Unr3aL

I really do thank you all for helping me decide. I'll go for the Fidelio X1 for now. Since I happen to listen to a lot of low bitrate audio (Youtube, old mp3s, etc) and do game and watch movies as well, I think I'm better off with them. If I do have the opportunity to test a few other cans at...

Hi there! There is currently an ongoing battle in my head about choosing the right pair of cans. I was very intrigued by the review for the X1s but I'm still not 100% certain what to get. The discussion is held over here: CLICK It is not my intent to cross-post. I just feel that this is the...

Okay, I'm gonna bump this now. The battle for me seems to be between the Philips Fidelio X1 and the Q701s (or maybe a yet unknown opponent you might introduce to me). I have now read up a lot on both of them and I need a last bit of help for my decision. I know now, that the X1 have a rather...

The Fidelio X1 is definitely an eyecatcher and for what it's worth the reviews seem to deem it a very "fun" sound. Definitely a good way to go. If the fun doesn't go too far from my idea of audiophile listening they could be it. I'll read more! I could easily find a deal on the Hifiman but they...

PurpleAngel That's my problem. Most cans in the price range I've looked at get "mostly" positive feedback. That's why I find it so hard to compare them, since reviewers can't possibly relate to all other headphones. The K612 look nice though, but I wonder about the difference to the...

Yeah, I'm sorry for that. I just wanted to combine it a bit with introducing myself, so people can get a picture of me and my listening preferences. I might've as well split it up into two topics but I didn't want to clutter the board.   But: Since you took the time to write that sentence...

Hi there fellow gods of knowledge!   I'd like to introduce myself first before bombarding you with my questions as I intend to have a good time at this board not make it a one-stop shot... I'm a 24 year old Austrian. My audiophile history sadly is little to non-existant, however in my...