Sorry never tried the Plantronics........but for the money I would just order those Sneer's you cannot go wrong.

I posted this earlier on another forum that didn't get much action.  I have been researching the internet and demoing different types of closed headphones and would like to hear from anyone who has experience with any of these types of headphones.  I will primarily use these at home as well as...

Did you notice the "B&W loudspeaker feel" that has been described from the Denon?

My bad I only read bits and pieces of this thread and I am referring only to SQ via cables not bluetooth.  But I am seeing mdr-1a coming up and I am assuming that you are using wires unless you are referring to the Sony mdr 1a bluetooth version.  In this case the volume would depend solely on...

I've had many Bluetooth iem's and will list them in SQ/Fit/Price order for me:   Jaybird Bluebuds X: Excellent sound and and the fit was unbeatable (you can even wrestle with these under                                                   headgear)  I have seen them as low as $110 and are $170...

Thanks for your helpful insight.  What do you think of the Denons listed.  I have read that they are incredible at bass reproduction and have a great soundstage to boot.  Also, some referenced their sound akin to the old B&W Nautilus series speakers, which I truly enjoyed years ago.

FWIW I think that the Sony mdr-1a and Fiio X3ii are a great match.  I am still in the process of finding something better than the Sony's, but I really like them.  I know that this is about the Sony A17 and all I can offer is that I ultimately went with the Fiio X3ii.  It even beat the highly...

I have the mdr-1a right now and I really enjoy them.  I have posted also on this forum looking for some help as well.  I feel that the analytical "audiophile" sounding headphones get all the love.  I personally enjoy a warmer more engaging type that has good bass response.  I think that the...

I have been researching the internet and demoing different types of closed headphones and would like to hear from anyone who has experience with any of these types of headphones.  I will primarily use these at home as well as when traveling.  I am looking for closed because I already own a set...

Not sure if this question has been answered yet.  Will the X3ii act as a mass storage device (like a flash drive) in my car via usb.  I have attempted it and it shows that it is charging but my infotainment system does not see it.  Is there a special setting for this unit?  It worked with the X1...

Yes.....I agree with you 100%  I did love the Ibasso, but for an extra $200, not worth the difference.   Thanks

  Now you are judging by what someone else found.  Did he level match and A/B both units?  As I stated it sounded to me like there was very little difference between the 2 units once I level matched and A/B'ed them.

What do you mean by indifferent?  What does that mean about the M50x?  The shures and Grados are very highly regarded headphones that work quite well for the genre of music that I listen to (progressive rock to metal)

First of all if you have not listened to both devices you cannot comment on what one can or cannot do.  Second, If you read the whole post, you will see that I did indeed first attempt to listen to both devices in several different fashions.  I do agree that there seems to be more of a...

Yes there is a slight difference in the sounds these 2 present, but for me I did not hear that much of a difference.  Maybe you have better hearing.....I can only hear to about 14k now, but did you level match and A/B the 2 when you tested them?

I have to say that I was sad to bring the Ibasso back to the UPS store, but now I can justify blowing some extra possibly on a new pair of headphones...any suggestions..damn this hobby is addicting!

I finished many hours of Level Matched A/B listening sessions with the Ibasso DX90 and the Fiio X3ii.   Bottom line the winner, for me, is:.............the X3ii.   They are both exceptional DAP's, but price/performance and at half the cost, the Fiio X3ii gets the nod here.  The X3ii is...

Will do.  Just wish I had this A/B switch a long time ago.  It really makes things much simpler.....once you level match.  Even with an spl meter level matching can be tricky.  So to be fair, once I level match, I turn one up and listen and do the same for the other until I hear a "loudness"...

By the way the eq was off  on both.  And digital filter on DX90 was set to Sharp roll-off.

    I just finished an A/B session with the Fiio X3ii (fw1.0) and the Ibasso DX90 (fw2.20 Lurker) using the Sescom A/B switch and level matched using a modified SPL meter with help from Brooko.  Interestingly they both now sound almost identical (using Grado sr325is).  I was switching back and...

Thanks....How about screen protectors.....I always get bubbles and need to change.

Where would you get a replacement screen protector for the DX90.  Perhaps a place for that and a battery for a package deal:)

Back to us I suppose....if in perfect condition.  Without any Brick and mortar sites to demo anymore it really is a crap-shoot.....even with great sites like these get valuable reviews...........in the end it is what sounds best to you.

Again, Thanks!

Thanks H20....I thought I was going insane as they seem to be getting closer.  Never heard of an A/B switch for a comparison  Where would you get one? In the meantime, I will take your advice and try one for a longer period and then switch.   Thanks