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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

  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...

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...

  The specific reason was answered already....but in general it seems the Wall of Fame are the headphones of each category that are going to do something for you that the others don't.   I just bought the Fidelio L1 which is also on the wall (and found out that I also own another wall of...

Thanks.  I suppose we have a similar mind on headphones being "flat" vs sounding like actual music.  I totally understand the nature of aiming for flat...seems like that would be best, exact reproduction right?  Obviously needed for actual mastering (but you also need training....).  What some...

So I did a bunch of A/B and critical listening today.  For reference I am a nearly 38 year old male who has previously reviewed professionally and have heard many high end home theaters.  I tested my hearing and can clearly hear to at least 18.5kHz and have no issue at all picking out lower...

Obviously this isn't exactly fair, but pretty funny.  Good subs have tactile response with musicality....and at the end of the day destroy a hp.  I have a pretty decent setup with SVS PB/2 Ultra (a somewhat obscene 200 lb, $2500 sub) and Rocket RS850s...and yeah any headphone just won't cut it...

The HE-400 is damn hard to beat in the bass department, especially in the general price range.  I remember this distinctly when hearing my friends set up (through a Schiit stack).  But the X2 is no slouch, really damn good, especially for an open non planar magnetic....but I would be hard...

Well - a big part of the equation is cost...L2s are so close to X2 in price I would just get them (another pair...I already have one).  Also hearing that L2 is brighter than X2 would be a step in the wrong direction.  I might start looking at HD558 or HD598 as well....but I do like the idea of...

  Thanks.  Regarding the comfort factor - do you wear glasses?     If only you had heard the X2 :) for comparison.

I am trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on the L1...especially given the low price.   I recently bought X2s and love them with an unhealthy love....so much so that I don't feel I can leave them at home or at work (office), thing is...I am not dropping that much coin right now on...

I will do one of these soon - it will be against the HE-400 (same price class), nothing on the high end.  Anything specific?     I am interested to contrast: 1. Something with heavy bass and overcooked treble (thinking Skrillex Summit as a good track) 2. Vocals (Mark Knopfler maybe Shagri-La...

I just love the X2s.  I have spent hours and hours this weekend just listening....I can't remember enjoying music this much in ages.  I can hardly pull myself away....I grabbed stacks and stacks of old CDs and ripped them to FLACs (55GB at compression 8 so far).   With an extremely eclectic...