RojasTKD
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I had the V20 and using the 10's with it was great, but not in stock form. I did the adapter trick to kick in the "External Device" mode from the low-impedance "Normal" mode and that still wasn't enough for my tastes, so I opted to get a Fiio Q1. While the phone does not have a system-wide EQ (only stock music player and for lossy files only), the bass enhancement on the Q1 was/is more than enough for me while streaming Tidal Hi-Fi. (and using the Q1 with my computer to stream MQA from the Tidal desktop app is a biiig plus)
Point is, if the Axon doesn't check for impedance when you plug them in, you're in for a treat.
I am also eagerly awaiting Audeze's final decision on the Cipher USB-C cable. That would be the cherry on top with the 10's.
Thanks for the reply. The V20 ability to scale according to the headphone/earphone connected, though cool, seems to be a hindrance in this case. I'm kinda glad I have the Axon 7 as I believe it doesn't such a trigger and delivers as much power or a bit more than V20 is capable of.
Fingers crossed on a USB-C Cipher cable being delivered in the near future. Since I was told my demo unite was found to have a defect prior to shipping, I switched to a demo unite with the cipher cable. I'm not an apple guy but just ordered an open box iPad Mini to try with the Cipher cable. So, I'll compare once my Axon 7 returns from repairs. Still I want a USB-C Cipher cable since I'm more of an Android guy.
So has anyone listened to BOTH the 10 and the 20 and can provide a definitive comparison yet? Just saying there isn't much difference (Zeos) isn't really working for me. I want to know is there a $200 dollar difference in SQ between the 2?
Thanx in advance TWIN
Over the last week I've read a large portion of the second half of this thread. It's crazy how the impressions vary from person to person when it comes to the 10 vs 20. SOme prefer the 10 some prefer the 20, some say the 10 has more highs some say the 30 does, some say the 10 has more bass some say the 20 does. Some say they are really close in sound other say one is superior.
There really is no substitute for listening with your own ears. Best you can do is decide who's impressions you trust more.
I went with the 10 as they where cheaper and I sound a demo unite at a decent price. Down the line I may pick up the 20 also and judge for myself.
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