javiereky
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Hey all, I bet this question has been asked a lot of times before but I just cannot get the information I'm seeking for for all my questions which explains why I am starting this thread, to help myself and other fellow music lovers to better understand, hopefully.
TL;DR version
Should I get an amp for my Fiio x1?
Why am I getting worse quality out of a 44.1khz 16 bits FLAC file as compared to spotify 360 kbps?
Best IEM headphones under $200 w/ good bass, soundstage.
Firstly, I used to own a pair of JVC HA FXZ 200, and before that I owned a budget pair of Senheisser CX300 which started the quest to seek for higher quality audio. I got a lot out of the Senheisser until I lost it, and upgraded to the JVCs. The JVCs were great, but somehow not worth the $200 upgrade as compared to the Senheisser's. I felt like there was something more that I was actually seeking. So I bought a Fiio x1 based on good reviews, and also a pair of Grado Sr80e. Before the Fiio x1 purchase, all of headphones were plugged into my iPhone 5. I got some FLAC files with 44.1 khz and 16 bits, not sure if that is good enough though. All I got was utter disappointment, much worse as compared to the JVC/Senheisser + iPhone 5 combo. I even tried the JVC flagship fxt 1200 with both the iPhone 5 and Fiio x1 but it sounded the same as default iPhone headphones.
I am planning to get an amp, but I heard that I don't really need one unless the sound is distorted or not loud enough. However this would be on my number 1 list if I were to get one. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/analogartistry/leo-vintage-analog-sound-from-any-modern-device?ref=category They promised rich mellow sound which were not possible with other amps.
Would be great if anyone could share their experience before they found their one true headphone.
On a side note, I already sold off my JVCs, and I currently have my Grados, Soundmagic e10, apple headphones, fiio x1 and iphone 5.
TL;DR version
Should I get an amp for my Fiio x1?
Why am I getting worse quality out of a 44.1khz 16 bits FLAC file as compared to spotify 360 kbps?
Best IEM headphones under $200 w/ good bass, soundstage.
Firstly, I used to own a pair of JVC HA FXZ 200, and before that I owned a budget pair of Senheisser CX300 which started the quest to seek for higher quality audio. I got a lot out of the Senheisser until I lost it, and upgraded to the JVCs. The JVCs were great, but somehow not worth the $200 upgrade as compared to the Senheisser's. I felt like there was something more that I was actually seeking. So I bought a Fiio x1 based on good reviews, and also a pair of Grado Sr80e. Before the Fiio x1 purchase, all of headphones were plugged into my iPhone 5. I got some FLAC files with 44.1 khz and 16 bits, not sure if that is good enough though. All I got was utter disappointment, much worse as compared to the JVC/Senheisser + iPhone 5 combo. I even tried the JVC flagship fxt 1200 with both the iPhone 5 and Fiio x1 but it sounded the same as default iPhone headphones.
I am planning to get an amp, but I heard that I don't really need one unless the sound is distorted or not loud enough. However this would be on my number 1 list if I were to get one. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/analogartistry/leo-vintage-analog-sound-from-any-modern-device?ref=category They promised rich mellow sound which were not possible with other amps.
Would be great if anyone could share their experience before they found their one true headphone.
On a side note, I already sold off my JVCs, and I currently have my Grados, Soundmagic e10, apple headphones, fiio x1 and iphone 5.