apaar123
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How does it compare to fidelio x2 ?
thanks and maybe akg k712 pro are better than x2 so i might get thoseI have the X1, but X2 is very similar.
Well apart from the obvious Open vs Closed differences, the X is much more present in the vocals, I'd describe them as a "perfectly" tuned headphone that would please 90% of the peeps out there, it's a bit on the warmer side but does not lack in detail retrieval. The sound is airy and from a proper source then can produce amazing amounts of head rattling bass, but so can H6v2 which I have. Fidelio is more comfortable as well as it doesn't get got and it's earpads won't get you sweaty ears on warmer days. ( but they collect dust like crazy ) Overall for home use I preffer the X1, like everytime, maybe excpet from when I want to cut off the outside world a bit with H6, which seal a lot better being closed cans.
If you intend to use your headphones only at Home get the X2, get them too if you value good vocal representation. These are a bit "thin" and distant feeling on the H6.
How does it compare to fidelio x2 ?
yes x2 are now out if my list. Now my list has meze99,ath msr7,nighthawks,b&o,t50rp mk3 and akg k712 proI was greatly disappointed with the X2, especially with all the rave reviews across the internet audio community.
My initial impression: The X2 is super comfortable. The overall sound is generally warm and inoffensive. But with a little more listening, the weaknesses become more apparent. The highs really are lacking. But what's surprising is that the bass isn't all that great. Especially compared to what's becoming my go-to reference headphone, the B&O H6. I have a playlist of test tracks for various headphone performance aspects. For example, on the track "Home" by Michael Buble, there's a low bass note that comes in around 0:47. With the H6, it's powerful and authoritative. With the X2, it's hardly noticeable. (To be fair, most of my other headphones have trouble with bass that low, too (IEMs fare better)). A good test of the highs that I've found is the intro to John Scofield's "Endless Summer". At around 0:15, the ride cymbal sounds very "live" and "present" through phones like the H6 or HD600, but more dulled on the X2.
After a few weeks, I returned the X2.
yes x2 are now out if my list. Now my list has meze99,ath msr7,nighthawks,b&o,t50rp mk3 and akg k712 pro
Does anyone know the difference in size of the pads on H7 vs H6?
I've read that the H7 is not really a wireless H6, but if they are more comfortable and close enough, it might still be worth a shot.
Pads are a bit thicker, but to me, they are the same exact size. They fit on my ears exactly the same.
To me, the H7 and H6 v2 are damn close. I'd really say the H7 sits between the original H6 and H6 v2, at least in terms of bass response and quantity since that was the major difference between the two H6s. But it's all moot if the size is the reason you returned the H6, as it's almost identical.
Thank you for the answer. Do they sound good while wired as well, or does the sound of the H7 differ a lot between wired and bluetooth?
They are pretty close when in wired mode. The advantage to bluetooth is the B&O app on your phone/tablet. You can adjust the sound a bit to your preferences...it doesn't work in wired mode. So you get what you get wired...which as I said, is basically right in between the H6 and H6 v2. I'd rather listen in bluetooth so I can tailor them to the genre I'm listening to.