[rasmushorn]

I wonder which over ears beyerdynamic make sound closest to the Xelentos, perhaps the T1/T5P 3rd gen, with their increased low end and rolled off highs? Reviews seem mixed on the T1, 5 star What HiFi but most YouTubers aren't impressed.

I have had the exact same question whether the Xelento v2 have a less analytical presentation and more "natural" sounding. I wish I could listen to them somewhere.

 

[RIGATIO]

I wonder which over ears beyerdynamic make sound closest to the Xelentos, perhaps the T1/T5P 3rd gen, with their increased low end and rolled off highs? Reviews seem mixed on the T1, 5 star What HiFi but most YouTubers aren't impressed.

Ive had the T5p 3rd gen and they are horrible. The T1 are even worse. What HiFi is a lame site, they really dont have any idea what they are writing. Just avoid them.

 

[Scubadevils]

Very curious about Xelento 2, I'm a huge fan of single DDs and was always curious about the 1st gen Xelento but never took the plunge. Impressions here sound good so far, maybe my Christmas present...

 

[SteveKiwi]

Very curious about Xelento 2, I'm a huge fan of single DDs and was always curious about the 1st gen Xelento but never took the plunge. Impressions here sound good so far, maybe my Christmas present...

I have both, the Xelento 2 is similar to the og but is more refined in the bass and treble, well in my opinion anyway.

 

[baskingshark]

For our friends who have the xelento 2, is there driver flex?

 

[SteveKiwi]

For our friends who have the xelento 2, is there driver flex?

Very slight, obviously it's down to individuals and fit but for me just briefly in one ear when inserting them. It's hardly noticeable but it is there.

The ie900 has none at all (for me)

 

[sjcal]

Very slight, obviously it's down to individuals and fit but for me just briefly in one ear when inserting them. It's hardly noticeable but it is there.

The ie900 has none at all (for me)

Which do you prefer between ie900 and xelento 2 and why?

 

[SteveKiwi]

Which do you prefer between ie900 and xelento 2 and why?

I like both, they are both excellent, If I had to pick one it would be the Xelento 2, it is livelier in it's approach to music.

That said the ie900s are very tip dependent imo. When I use the stock medium sized ones they sound great.

I've tried a variety of others and they can sound quite dull.


If you are going to try ie900s take a selection of tips.

 

[phiemon]

I like both, they are both excellent, If I had to pick one it would be the Xelento 2, it is livelier in it's approach to music.

That said the ie900s are very tip dependent imo. When I use the stock medium sized ones they sound great.

I've tried a variety of others and they can sound quite dull.


If you are going to try ie900s take a selection of tips.

Could you explain this difference better, please?

 

[SteveKiwi]

Could you explain this difference better, please?

The ie900 is very precise. Perhaps it could be described as near reference but with the bass boosted.

The Xelento 2 is more W shaped with all areas (seemingly) boosted.

To me it makes it more slightly more enjoyable for the musical genres I enjoy, which are prog rock, rock, folk, 70s pop.

 

[Liberte]

I'm travelling with the Xelento at the moment and still continuously in awe how well tuned they sound. I love how it can feel like you're not wearing anything, which I think really affects the perception of the soundstage. The only issue is not being able to charge and listen to my phone at the same time as I want to listen to them constantly.

I tried the Sony WH-1000XMS which the guy sitting next to me on the plane had and the noise cancellation/isolation was fantastic, the bass hits hard and they have some very cool features but they didn't come near the detail or refinement of the Xelento.

 

[phiemon]

Of the Xelento 2nd I really don't like the cable (with the remote control). Do you know a good cable alternative?

 

[Liberte]

Of the Xelento 2nd I really don't like the cable (with the remote control). Do you know a good cable alternative?

If you want 3.5mm connection and just don't like the remote, the Xelento OG cable should work if you can find it.

 

[phiemon]

The ie900 is very precise. Perhaps it could be described as near reference but with the bass boosted.

The Xelento 2 is more W shaped with all areas (seemingly) boosted.

To me it makes it more slightly more enjoyable for the musical genres I enjoy, which are prog rock, rock, folk, 70s pop.

I would guess that the IE900 is airier, has a larger soundstage and better positioning of instruments in the room. Can you confirm this? What I'm looking for is namely a clear separation, so to speak, between (sharp or detailed) voices and instruments and somehow dry (so, not warm?) voices. Which of the two would be more to my taste?

 

[Scubadevils]

Xelento 2 ordered...