Hi there, Planning on getting this player next month, I hope you guys could help me make a decision. I've had Walkman players in the past and yes, they all sounded good for an mp3 player with limited video codec support. I was satisfied with their sound quality since I primarily using either...

So there you go! Now some users are comparing the FiiO X3 to an XPERIA Z3 Compact which uses a Qualcomm WCDxxx DAC (proven worst than any available DAC's on some flagship phones like those with Exynos from Samsung albeit capable of 192/24 audio decoding) and Sony's "Software" Sound Enhancing...

I've been into this DAP market since the the first video enabled Sony Walkman and even before FiiO became visible in the mass market. I do not consider myself as an On-The-Go Average Joe that is why I decided to purchase this DAP from FiiO. With the asking price of $200.00 without a bundled...

You guys should rename this thread. Haha! May I suggest "FiiO X3 Fanboys' Thread". Because it is kind of misleading. I mean is the whole Head-Fi this bad to someone who are not satisfied with their purchase and shares their views or its just this thread alone? FiiO claims that its a...

And since you guys are all geniuses when it comes to SQ. Can anyone in here tell me how to interpret this readings? http://supercurio.project-voodoo.org/audio/galaxytab10.1/Experimental-GalaxyTab10_1-NexusS-comparison.htm    The SGS1 shares almost identical hardware to these devices. 

Got a new one dude. Hehe. Used but better overall than my previous SGS1. Dare to get one and compare it with your X3! And see how much audio quality you miss with your X3. Haha! Telling what the truth is-- is absolutely different from trolling. Still using the X3 but it just can't justify its...

Got a new (used) Samsung Galaxy S1 today because I just can't bear the laid back instruments on the FiiO X3. Rooted it and installed Mackay's CM11 ROM and immediately dumped the DSP Manager and replaced it with Voodoo Sound. Then immediately made a comparison between the phone from 2010 and this...

I tried and so I did. Used the unit for 2 weeks hoping that again, the so-called burn in can make a miracle. But it didn't. So frustrated and no one will spend this much money in my country so it is impossible for me to sell it. 

Not when I got your attention. Right?   Anyways this is an open-forum, so a man who spent his money over a product of this category has the same right to share his comments and views like you guys! If all you want to get and see are positive feedbacks then rename the thread! 

And I am interested with your opinion if you can even state a fact why it sounds different than any DAP's in the market. Why it alters the original sound signature of every song I played with it. You must have your ears checked.

Tried it with several IEMs. Sony MDR-EX310 and 510. MDR-XB30EX and 90EX. and then the Sennheiser CX870. All saying the same thing, "FiiO X3 doesn't deliver". A good sounding player doesn't have the right to pick an ear or headphone just to sound good.

The audio coming on both earphones is compressed, combining (though perceived separated) all the details then injected in your ears with one shot resulting into a bad sound-stage and presentation. After a few songs, it gives me head and ear ache. 

I don't think we have bad units mate. I listened to the Fiio X1 on one of the authorized seller here, the sound signature is the same! Lesser bass and details but overall sound signature --they're the same. If its as good as all of you guys claim then it should have beaten the Voodoo'd Galaxy S1...

The first time I heard the SQ of this player was with FW 2.1, at that time I was blown away with it! I was using the cheaper Sony MDR-EX310 back then and it brought those earphones to life. Not sure though if I was just over excited and did not really pay full attention to it, as its sound...

Oh yeah, I also use Hi-Gain because it sounds sooo tiny on Lo-Gain.