[dgindlespergerd]

Looking for a new MP3 player so I can leave one at home and one at work. I can currently get either for within 40 bucks of each other so the price is not an issue. I listen to a mix of Rock, Jax and blues, so not a bass head at all. I am looking for thoughts and suggestions as to the difference in the sound. I did a search and could not find any good comparisons.

Please share.

 

[jodgey4]

The HM700 is probably worth like $120 alone (they only sell it in a bundle for like $180 including a pair of $50 headphones) so I'd probably roll with that one. They make good stuff, as does Fiio.

 

[haoyuan]

Little experience with the Hifiman, but in the case of Fiio X1ii, the sound has a lot left to be desired. I have had mine since April. Personally I feel the X1ii sound quality is mediocre. It also has trouble driving higher ohm headphones. My 60ohm ATH-ESW990h sounds really hollow on the X1ii.