[audio123]

well I bought it and I like it as much as my Hugo. So yes I am stating its a good product. BTW I had the Pioneer.

can it be new toy syndrome? i am guilty of that too. u have to admit x5ii has more details. for me i prefer x5iii to x5ii. they are heading in the Cayin direction.

 

[jmills8]

can it be new toy syndrome? i am guilty of that too. u have to admit x5ii has more details. for me i prefer x5iii to x5ii. they are heading in the Cayin direction.

Ofcourse but I demoed it a couple if times before buying. After doing this since 2004 its much less being a new toy syndrome.

 

[TheoS53]

 
 
The technology exists for sure 

 
There is an X7proii coming from what I heard... What if it meets all criteria for the best DAP ever created?
 
 
 

I'll tell you what, if they can make it sound like the ifi Micro iDSD, I'd be all over it in a heartbeat. That thing sounds incredible. After listening to it for a few minutes and then going back to the DX80 or X5iii, both of them sound so incredibly flat, undynamic, and non-engaging  

 

[hung031086]

Have anyone compared this one and opus1 yet ?

 

[audio123]

  I'll tell you what, if they can make it sound like the ifi Micro iDSD, I'd be all over it in a heartbeat. That thing sounds incredible. After listening to it for a few minutes and then going back to the DX80 or X5iii, both of them sound so incredibly flat, undynamic, and non-engaging  

Latest daps:
WM1Z/WM1A smooth analog sound and very full
DX200 (have not tried)
DPX1A balanced and neutral with more micro details
X5III slightly warm sounding and controlled. very conservative performance
XDP300R balanced and neutral

Have anyone compared this one and opus1 yet ?

The opus is more clinical than x5iii.
bass is a lot tighter but thin sounding (opus)

 

[hung031086]

Does it worth to upgrade from opus1 to this one? Will it pair good with vegas ?

 

[jmills8]

Does it worth to upgrade from opus1 to this one? Will it pair good with vegas ?

He only listens to vocals. No bass and rolled off treble is his focus.

 

[audio123]

He only listens to vocals. No bass and rolled off treble is his focus.

all departments are important. there is a need for tight bass and crispy treble.

 

[audio123]

X5III in comparison to other daps
 
X1II - X5III has a more full sound and warmer.
X3II - X5III has similar details but more impact overall.
X5II – X5III is less detailed.
X7 with stock module – X5III is more smooth on the top end.
Ibasso DX50 – X5III is better in all aspects.
Ibasso DX80 – X5III is less engaging than DX80 due to controlled.
Ibasso DX90 – X5III is less detailed.
Ibasso DX200 – TBC
Sony A35 – X5III is better in all aspects.
Sony WM1A – X5III is less full sounding in contrast.
Sony WM1Z – X5III is more open but controlled and smooth.
AK70 – X5III is less warm.
AK300 – X5III is a mini AK300.
AK100II/120II/240 – X5III is less detailed and analytical.
AK380 - X5III less fluid sound.
Plenue 1 - X5III has less details.
Plenue M2 – X5III is more full and warm.
XDP 300R – X5III is less balanced and neutral.
DPX1A - X5III is less balanced and neutral.
Cayin N5 – X5III is less warm.
Cayin I5 – Very similar performance.
Cayin N6 – X5III is less detailed and analytical.
Shanling M2 – X5III is less dark and more open.
Shanling M3 - X5III is less detailed and analytical.
Shanling M5 - M5 wins due to being more engaging and pack details
Paw Gold - X5III loses in all aspects.
Paw 5000 - X5III has a smoother sound.
Opus 1 - X5III more full sounding but less clinical.
Opus 1 Metal - X5III less engaging.
Opus 2 - X5III is less detailed and analytical.
 
 
may miss out some daps. feel free to ask.

 

[drbluenewmexico]

  X5III in comparison to other daps
 
X1II - X5III has a more full sound and warmer.
X3II - X5III has similar details but more impact overall.
X5II – X5III is less detailed.
X7 with stock module – X5III is more smooth on the top end.
Ibasso DX50 – X5III is better in all aspects.
Ibasso DX80 – X5III is less engaging than DX80 due to controlled.
Ibasso DX90 – X5III is less detailed.
Ibasso DX200 – TBC
Sony A35 – X5III is better in all aspects.
Sony WM1A – X5III is less full sounding in contrast.
Sony WM1Z – X5III is more open but controlled and smooth.
AK70 – X5III is less warm.
AK300 – X5III is a mini AK300.
AK100II/120II/240 – X5III is less detailed and analytical.
AK380 - X5III less fluid sound.
Plenue 1 - X5III has less details.
Plenue M2 – X5III is more full and warm.
XDP 300R – X5III is less balanced and neutral.
DPX1A - X5III is less balanced and neutral.
Cayin N5 – X5III is less warm.
Cayin I5 – Very similar performance.
Cayin N6 – X5III is less detailed and analytical.
Shanling M2 – X5III is less dark and more open.
Shanling M3 - X5III is less detailed and analytical.
Paw Gold - X5III loses in all aspects.
Paw 5000 - X5III has a smoother sound.
 
 
may miss out some daps. feel free to ask.

how about in comparison to opus #1 and metal opus # 1?

 

[CavemanSponge]

Yeah this will be a killer DAP. Bluetooth although kinda pointless for a player like this would be a nice touch tho XD 

 

[audio123]

 
how about in comparison to opus #1 and metal opus # 1?

updated

 

[Dobrescu George]

  I'll tell you what, if they can make it sound like the ifi Micro iDSD, I'd be all over it in a heartbeat. That thing sounds incredible. After listening to it for a few minutes and then going back to the DX80 or X5iii, both of them sound so incredibly flat, undynamic, and non-engaging  

 
I also loved Micro iDSD sound. Though X5ii sounds about the same thing for my ears and headphones 

 

  X5III in comparison to other daps
 
X1II - X5III has a more full sound and warmer.
X3II - X5III has similar details but more impact overall.
X5II – X5III is less detailed.
X7 with stock module – X5III is more smooth on the top end.
Ibasso DX50 – X5III is better in all aspects.
Ibasso DX80 – X5III is less engaging than DX80 due to controlled.
Ibasso DX90 – X5III is less detailed.
Ibasso DX200 – TBC
Sony A35 – X5III is better in all aspects.
Sony WM1A – X5III is less full sounding in contrast.
Sony WM1Z – X5III is more open but controlled and smooth.
AK70 – X5III is less warm.
AK300 – X5III is a mini AK300.
AK100II/120II/240 – X5III is less detailed and analytical.
AK380 - X5III less fluid sound.
Plenue 1 - X5III has less details.
Plenue M2 – X5III is more full and warm.
XDP 300R – X5III is less balanced and neutral.
DPX1A - X5III is less balanced and neutral.
Cayin N5 – X5III is less warm.
Cayin I5 – Very similar performance.
Cayin N6 – X5III is less detailed and analytical.
Shanling M2 – X5III is less dark and more open.
Shanling M3 - X5III is less detailed and analytical.
Shanling M5 - M5 wins due to being more engaging and pack details
Paw Gold - X5III loses in all aspects.
Paw 5000 - X5III has a smoother sound.
Opus 1 - X5III more full sounding but less clinical.
Opus 1 Metal - X5III less engaging.
Opus 2 - X5III is less detailed and analytical.
 
 
may miss out some daps. feel free to ask.

 
Have you heard all of these? 

 
At that point, if you consider buying X5-3, it must work exceptionally well for you, no? 

 

[audio123]

   
I also loved Micro iDSD sound. Though X5ii sounds about the same thing for my ears and headphones 

 
 
Have you heard all of these? 

 
At that point, if you consider buying X5-3, it must work exceptionally well for you, no? 

have heard more than that. i forgot to add in LP & AR daps.
it is not too shabby for the asking price.

 

[TheoS53]

   
I also loved Micro iDSD sound. Though X5ii sounds about the same thing for my ears and headphones 

 
 
 

OH HEEELLS NO, lol. Micro iDSD connected to my DX80 is incredible. Heck, even my near-60 year old father could tell the difference between just the DX80 and the DX80+Micro, and said exactly the same thing as I was thinking (I hadn't told him how I felt about it)...DX80 sounds flat and less immersive. 

I should note that this is the Micro iDSD Black, and with my Pinnacle P1s