DX340 iBasso developed Discret DAC, Easily replaceable batteries, Amp Modules! ***New firmware on 1st page. v1.03 local update. AMP16 NOS Tube amp. Review on the 1st page! 4/6/25

[javahut]

For me Super Gain with AMP15 is a MUST.

You use Super Gain even with IEMs? Doesn't that greatly reduce the resolution of the volume control... having to keep it at such a low number/level with IEMs due to the added power?

 

[mattclarke18]

What's that person you know pairing the GT2 with? Is it IEMs or headphones and how hard to drive are they?

https://shop.musicteck.com/products/brise-audio-tsuranagi-v2?_pos=1&_sid=616b10954&_ss=r https://shop.musicteck.com/products/brise-audio-tsuranagi-v2?_pos=1&_sid=616b10954&_ss=r
This is one of the amps he is using.
He is sending me this to try
https://shop.musicteck.com/products...d-special-edition?_pos=4&_sid=e162cffde&_ss=r
He owns Anni23, Odin, Maven II which I also own, owns several other totl IEMs which I can't even remember. I am sending him one of my 340s to try and compare with the GT2. His budget is much higher than mine. He did not like AK3000M.

Volume with Maven2 is 39/100. I don't remember what I used just in high gain as it's been ages since I have used it.

 

[Jazzi]

I just received mine today, just the basic black 'leather' version. I've very happy with it. I always assume these aren't real leather even if they say they are, but it actually smells of leather.

Same here. @DingDongMaster described them as "crude." Admittedly, they might not be as nice as the Jutem, but my case is certainly not crude. I have no idea why a "tight" case would be a bad thing. After I put the unit in the case I want the case to hold onto it for dear life!

 

[javahut]

...the sound is quite sterile and bass non existent (literally kills the bass even with more bass heavy IEMS like the RN6), especially considering hundreds of hours of burn in.

I wish you would have posted this a week ago... since my DX340 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I've seen some opinions that it's quite bass shy. But then others say it really isn't. Even Twister6 never really mentions anything about it lacking in low end in his review... and I tend to put quite a bit of trust in his opinions and reviews.

I prefer plenty of low end, so I was a little skeptical of the DX340 at first due to some of those early "bass shy" opinions. But the screen and battery improvements, the new Amp16 tube amp availability, and Twister6's review convinced me to give it a go.

Now your comment/opinion has me a little worried again.

 

[jamato8]

I wish you would have posted this a week ago... since my DX340 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I've seen some opinions that it's quite bass shy. But then others say it really isn't. Even Twister6 never really mentions anything about it lacking in low end in his review... and I tend to put quite a bit of trust in his opinions and reviews.

I prefer plenty of low end, so I was a little skeptical of the DX340 at first due to some of those early "bass shy" opinions. But the screen and battery improvements, the new Amp16 tube amp availability, and Twister6's review convinced me to give it a go.

Now your comment/opinion has me a little worried again.

You worry because of what one person says when there are so many in this thread that really like the DX340? It takes some burn in but I have been able to compare it to some of the best and to me, it is the best on the market. AMP16 is an excellent amp with it as well but needs around 100 hours of burn in time. I have compared it to my Hugo and the DX340 has more life to the sound, it is just better, IMO.

 

[virtualnate]

https://shop.musicteck.com/products/brise-audio-tsuranagi-v2?_pos=1&_sid=616b10954&_ss=r https://shop.musicteck.com/products/brise-audio-tsuranagi-v2?_pos=1&_sid=616b10954&_ss=r
This is one of the amps he is using.
He is sending me this to try
https://shop.musicteck.com/products...d-special-edition?_pos=4&_sid=e162cffde&_ss=r
He owns Anni23, Odin, Maven II which I also own, owns several other totl IEMs which I can't even remember. I am sending him one of my 340s to try and compare with the GT2. His budget is much higher than mine. He did not like AK3000M.

Volume with Maven2 is 39/100. I don't remember what I used just in high gain as it's been ages since I have used it.

Please let me know how he scores the GT2 compared to the DX340 when he gets the chance.

When I went to Canjam NY, I fell in love with these IEMs and they'll be my next purchase:
https://shop.musicteck.com/products/melodic-artification-alter-ego?_pos=1&_sid=1b7f20b40&_ss=r

I plugged them into my WM1AM2 and the sound was just superb: warm analog sound without harshness or sibilance. I'm wondering how they'd sound through either GT2 or DX340 and which of the 2 DAPS sounds warmer. Also I currently own the Monarch MkII but I think it's time for an upgrade.

 

[mattclarke18]

I wish you would have posted this a week ago... since my DX340 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I've seen some opinions that it's quite bass shy. But then others say it really isn't. Even Twister6 never really mentions anything about it lacking in low end in his review... and I tend to put quite a bit of trust in his opinions and reviews.

I prefer plenty of low end, so I was a little skeptical of the DX340 at first due to some of those early "bass shy" opinions. But the screen and battery improvements, the new Amp16 tube amp availability, and Twister6's review convinced me to give it a go.

Now your comment/opinion has me a little worried again.

Super gain even with IEMs wirh Amp15 is good. I listen to trance /edm so bass is important. Once modded I should not have to use super gain. If you are using CFA I don't know how they would do with SG. Change volume up one point does not increase it very much. If you are getting brand new it will likely be bass weak so don't panic. This improves after some hours. You can experiment with low, med,, high gain with 12 V DC in.

 

[EnigmaFotos]

I wish you would have posted this a week ago... since my DX340 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I've seen some opinions that it's quite bass shy. But then others say it really isn't. Even Twister6 never really mentions anything about it lacking in low end in his review... and I tend to put quite a bit of trust in his opinions and reviews.

I prefer plenty of low end, so I was a little skeptical of the DX340 at first due to some of those early "bass shy" opinions. But the screen and battery improvements, the new Amp16 tube amp availability, and Twister6's review convinced me to give it a go.

Now your comment/opinion has me a little worried again.

Also remember: people’s perception of bass is personal. What one might find a lot, is not enough for someone else.

 

[Jonanzzy10]

@Jonanzzy10 It appears you have not read the instructions completely: "adb remount" takes ±30 seconds on 1st run, you can safely ignore any output". And you seem to have missed the 3rd command...adb shell

was able to resolve the issue thanks a ton!

 

[damascato]

Yep. Everyone is wrong, you’re correct. You should sell the 340. No point keeping such a mediocre player.

Dunno what to say… I really tried to love it, believe me.

 

[Bengkia369]

Dunno what to say… I really tried to love it, believe me.

Everyone taste is different, don't worry about it.

 

[DingDongMonster]

I wish you would have posted this a week ago... since my DX340 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I've seen some opinions that it's quite bass shy. But then others say it really isn't. Even Twister6 never really mentions anything about it lacking in low end in his review... and I tend to put quite a bit of trust in his opinions and reviews.

I prefer plenty of low end, so I was a little skeptical of the DX340 at first due to some of those early "bass shy" opinions. But the screen and battery improvements, the new Amp16 tube amp availability, and Twister6's review convinced me to give it a go.

Now your comment/opinion has me a little worried again.

The 340 is not bass light or shy. It is also not the best of extensions. Its superpower is a very natural and organic render with a linear soundstage. A refined sound so to speak. It doesn’t win in absolute amount of bass, it does it in a refined way.

In this aspect. The RS8 with a mid bass hump is better. You get that bit more oomph. Some IEMs don’t need it, but others might sound better with more body and punch.

 

[littlexx26]

In my opinion it does not. At least with the stock amp: with amp 15 (I think that's how the stock one is called) the sound is quite sterile and bass non existent (literally kills the bass even with more bass heavy IEMS like the RN6), especially considering hundreds of hours of burn in.

I still need to try with amp 16, but the stock DX340 is very very underwhelming in my opinion (it costs half compared to ak3000 and RS8 to be honest, but the R8ii is it's perfect competition and it greatly outclasses it in my opinion).

in your opinion which dap produces best bass?

 

[BJPromo]

I'm having some noob issues with Mango Player, actually with DX320 but I'm trying here cos the DX320 forum is a bit of a ghost town and I'm guessing(?) that the OS is structurally similar. Is it possible to read m3u files within the Mango OS Mango Player? They are sitting with my FLAC files on my SD card, visible through the file directory and definitely readable as I can play them OK in the Android Mango Player. But through the Mango OS they don't show up on a scan, and (unlike the Android Mango Player) there's no checkbox to scan for m3u files also. Is it even possible? Thanks to anyone who has an answer either way - even if that's just "go back to the DX320 thread".

 

[gazzington]

Super gain even with IEMs wirh Amp15 is good. I listen to trance /edm so bass is important. Once modded I should not have to use super gain. If you are using CFA I don't know how they would do with SG. Change volume up one point does not increase it very much. If you are getting brand new it will likely be bass weak so don't panic. This improves after some hours. You can experiment with low, med,, high gain with 12 V DC in.

I listen to a lot of electronic music on the dx340. Super gain and fir rn6 slam with real authority. I've changed to amp 16 today to see how that one sounds. To be fair I think the hype for the dx340 is justified. Amazing sounding dap