I know this is an old thread, but I have the Fiio X1 which sounds great with headphones straight into the Headphone jack. I was just messing around the other day and tried the line out option with an external headphone AMP (Topping Nx2) and using the same headphones it sounded noticeably much...

Recently got the Fiio e10k. Disappointed, sounds way too harsh on my Grado sr803s and Senn HD25ii's. The GAIN switch is great at first, but makes everything sounds far too neutral and boring. It's better than my Realtek on-board sound so not a total loss. The little Topping NX2 i have is way...

Hey, I'm currently using Fiio X1 with Topping NX2... there is a definite difference as it gives the music more punch and a tad more clarity. Can anyone compare the NX2 with the Fiio E10k? I'm wondering if there is much point in upgrading? Although I do see it doubles as a DAC which might improve...

Ha ha, your DAC is a wee bit out of my price range, although i am looking for something to improve upon my laptop sound but will look more at sub £100 AMPs instead. Thanks again for your help, it's so hard finding the right info when trying to compare two different types of headphone like Open...

Also, i prefer them without a Hp AMP. Thought the AMP just added to much punch and they were nicer sounding a bit softer. I use a Fiio X1 with no EQ used.

Bought the Grado sr80es.... WOW, thanks for the recommendation so glad i bought them even though it looks like i wasted £120 on Senns HD 25 iis only a fortnight ago lol.   These have a more silky clarity over the Hd25ii's more clinical neutral sound. The sr80es definitely reveal MUCH more than...

  Thanks I think i'll take the plunge on the sr80e which is £80 on Amazon.uk. If I like it I can always go higher down the line. From what I've read the sr80e's are a good starting point for Grados. Thanks for your help rigodeni.

I did do a bit of homework on the DT880, but a lot of reviewers also said it was a bit on the neutral side.

Thanks for replying. I play a lot of older music, 70s and 80s mainly. Groups like Queen, ELO, Beatles... songs where there is a lot happening forefront and background, harmonies especially. I like hearing those little things other headphones or IEMs might not pick up on. The HD 25 does a good...

Hi, would I hear any big differences between the AKG 612 and my Sen HD25-1 IIs? I've never had open back headphones before. I noticed they are £88 on Amazon Uk which is below the budgeted £125 I've set.   Also looking at   Grado Sr125e £125 K702 £130  

They are way too neutral for my liking. The resolution is excellent don't get me wrong and you can hear everything that was intended to be heard in decent detail but they are far from warm so if you like that type of sound maybe not for you. Bass is there but not prominent by any means, which...

I recently bought an X1, lovely little unit. The sound was excellent, but I still experimented about with a Topping X2 headphone amp I already had. Some songs I couldn't hear any differences, and if any it may just have been down to volume. Others though there was clear improvements. It allowed...

Yeah, from what I've read most (if not all) say 770c has better sound than X1, but if it's not a HUGE difference then i might just go with the X1 just down to less hassle lol (Plus i can get X1 sent to me this Monday and not February 22nd from China).   Your help has been much appreciated, you...

Wow, thanks for such a quick reply. I'm struggling to find a seller for the original 770. i can find the 770c easily though, Amazon £70. In your opinion would the 770c still make for a better purchase than the X1? thanks