I am deffo not the type to play around with Eq... so leaning towards the Fiio at the moment, if I can get the chance I will try some players out though - thanks, look forward to trying to find the magic combo :)

No that's actually a great help! Thanks for the reply - you've given me some things to consider :)

I was just about to pull the trigger on either an x3ii or x5ii but then saw this. I'm using the Sony MDR100 aap headphones, would anyone recommend this over the other two I mentioned?

Hmmmm so a first gen x5 sounds better than a x3ii? What sbout the x5ii? Prices of the x3ii are £159 and the 1st gen X5 seem to be around £259 in the uk.

I love the headphones, compared with what im used to they are amazing... for now I'm okay with them. I'll look more into the Fiio, thanks.

Hi, been lurking and reading for a while. I'm kind of going in circles though and need some advice. I currently just play flac files via my Galaxy S6 using Sony MDR100aap headphones, but have been looking at the LG G5/Fiio X3ii or Sony Nwz-a15. Would any of these give me an upgrade sound wise...