sonicx2218
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Got my RS2x a few days ago!
RS2x is definitely pretty different from the e series, while also retaining its key characteristics. (RS2e is currently my favorite headphone I own) It's a big enough change that I think I may try out the RS1x to see if I'll like them better than I did the RS1e (I preferred the RS2e of the 2). I'd say the biggest changes for the RS2x are the soundstage is wider, the vocals are less front and center, the sibilants are less out of control (See Avenged Sevenfold's: A little Piece of Heaven for a great comparison if you have both headphones), the instrument isolation is better, bass sounds awesome, heavy drumming sections are much more responsive and quick and don't muddy the mix now.
Now, it sounds like it's a straight up upgrade in every way, BUT, it is definitely a departure in a way when it comes to the signature sound of the previous model. I felt the rs2e did a really good job of boosting decent but not amazing mixes to a better sounding place, where it was lively, in your face, and dynamic. Well, the downside of the rs2x becoming more detailed and balanced is that some songs are less exciting on it - they have a reduced oompf factor, and you can't even blame it on the headphones because in 10/10 cases, it is a problem with the mix of the songs listened to. However, do keep in mind that albums with good/great mixes sound phenomenal, and I will make the claim that these are 100% better on the rs2x, easily.
I don't feel comfortable selling my rs2e's just yet until I do some more listening tests, but I am definitely surprised at how big of a jump this new line made and am pretty happy with them minus not liking the finish as much on the rs2x specifically. Excited to hear what others think when theirs' arrive. I don't think this is a straight up different pair of headphones, thankfully. That was my biggest fear going in.
RS2x is definitely pretty different from the e series, while also retaining its key characteristics. (RS2e is currently my favorite headphone I own) It's a big enough change that I think I may try out the RS1x to see if I'll like them better than I did the RS1e (I preferred the RS2e of the 2). I'd say the biggest changes for the RS2x are the soundstage is wider, the vocals are less front and center, the sibilants are less out of control (See Avenged Sevenfold's: A little Piece of Heaven for a great comparison if you have both headphones), the instrument isolation is better, bass sounds awesome, heavy drumming sections are much more responsive and quick and don't muddy the mix now.
Now, it sounds like it's a straight up upgrade in every way, BUT, it is definitely a departure in a way when it comes to the signature sound of the previous model. I felt the rs2e did a really good job of boosting decent but not amazing mixes to a better sounding place, where it was lively, in your face, and dynamic. Well, the downside of the rs2x becoming more detailed and balanced is that some songs are less exciting on it - they have a reduced oompf factor, and you can't even blame it on the headphones because in 10/10 cases, it is a problem with the mix of the songs listened to. However, do keep in mind that albums with good/great mixes sound phenomenal, and I will make the claim that these are 100% better on the rs2x, easily.
I don't feel comfortable selling my rs2e's just yet until I do some more listening tests, but I am definitely surprised at how big of a jump this new line made and am pretty happy with them minus not liking the finish as much on the rs2x specifically. Excited to hear what others think when theirs' arrive. I don't think this is a straight up different pair of headphones, thankfully. That was my biggest fear going in.