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Hifiman Edition XS Launched
The 80ohms have a slightly bloated bass compared to 250ohm. So the edition xs have even more bass than edition x, correct?- rikstaker
- Post #828
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Edition XS Launched
Thanks, these are very enjoyable tracks and a good gauge of sub bass performance. I have a mini dsp calibrated 3 sub home theater system with Polk S60 towers and they reproduce these frequencies with authority, so I know what these tracks are supposed to sound like. With my dt 770 250ohm the sub...- rikstaker
- Post #826
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Edition XS Launched
Can someone listen to these tracks and report back on sub bass performance of edition xs: The last of Us Part II sound track: The Cycle of Violence Eye for an Eye- rikstaker
- Post #818
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R
I bought into the youtuber hype on this and I have been severely underwhelmed for the following reasons: 1. Clamp force is way too light and the headphone doesnt feel secure on the head and also makes my ears touch the driver and it gets uncomfortable on bass notes. 2. There is something wierd...- rikstaker
- Post #73
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
Hi Thanks for the reply. I have it connected to line out. I have the xduoo xd-05 original, which is now the basic one. I mean with the xduoo, anything past 3 o clock the music just turns to noise on my dt 770 ohms. With the topping L50 I can push it to max no distortion, I guess i was...- rikstaker
- Post #2,013
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
Hi thanks. i just bought a topping l50 amp, which on paper has way more power. However, with my Dt770 250 ohm, I am able to get more volume (albeit with more distortion) out of the xduoo xd diretcly compared to plugging it into topping l50 with xduoo as dac. there is not distortion, but i was...- rikstaker
- Post #2,011
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
Can this be used as a pure dac connected to an external amp like atom? Are their any drawbacks like noise and distortion?- rikstaker
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Hifiman Edition XS Launched
Hows the soundstage and imaging compared to arhon mk 3? Which would you choose for gaming? I am in Canada too, Did you pay any duty,- rikstaker
- Post #597
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Edition XS Launched
Do you live in toronto by any remote chance- rikstaker
- Post #595
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Edition XS Launched
Ok thats all I wanted to push me over the edge. About to max out my credit card now….thanks- rikstaker
- Post #593
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
holy smokes!.. Okay.. i take everything back i said in my earlier post. So my source is tidal app, with MQA. I hadnt turned the exclusive mode on and for some reason it seemed to affect burson more than my stock amp. I turned the exclusive mode on..and my god...what a difference. So with the...- rikstaker
- Post #1,656
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
edit: please read my next post. V5id is great and I kept it. my bad. I meant, my unit is fine with bass boost on and high gain with burson. No problems on that end.Low end refinement on the other hand... Imagine sub bass, low bass, mid bass and high bass are 4 people in a room, with the stock...- rikstaker
- Post #1,654
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
Got the burson v5id. imaging seems better but does thing need a burn in period?? Coz the low end is kinda loose and less defined (tighter) compared to stock op amp...I wanna refurn it. btw..I dont dont the high gain bass boost issue.it doesnt go into protect mode.- rikstaker
- Post #1,651
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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XDuoo XD-05 Portable Dac/Amp Introduction - Impressions
Just got this form a clearance sale at 150 canadian. Holy smokes this thing kicks. Listened to some flac music and wow, this thing makes my dt770 250 ohm reach its full potential. Just connected it to my ps4 and watched the fire fight scene in Lone Survivor..mind blown. Call of Duty and...- rikstaker
- Post #1,648
- Forum: Portable Source Gear