[v3kt0r]

My 25c... I don't know guys?! I got a black one in BH on BF. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty damn nice for $350 but in comparison to Opus#2 (talking about SQ) it's really an outsider. I don't know how to use those fancy words but I'd say that dx160 is kind of on aggressive and bright side for me. What I really liked about it is a channel separation and details but #2 is still sublime with all of these and neutrality. Also, dx160 is much stronger on amplifier but it doesn't help since that brightness. It could be just my taste or Cirrus Logic vs Sabre. Battery is weak on both #2 and dx160 so, nothing to compare here. I think I'm returning it just to save some $ and wait for something else, as usual, or keep it
Also, forgot to mention 4.4 balanced connection which is a huge plus. Really hate 2.5 one

 

[buonassi]

I found the sound to mellow after some play time. Not as bright afterword, but still very detailed. Lower treble settled. I'd let it play and give it some time before selling it.

 

[zappazappazappa]

Trying to decide, based on reviews, which of these to pair the dx160 with: ibasso IT04, Fiio FH7 or oBravo Cupids? Which of these have users found to work best?

 

[NewEve]

@djn04 @ExpatinJapan How's the pairing so far with the Campfire Audio Andromeda Gold?

(I'm thinking of getting the DX160… or the R5 which fits a bit more the size I'm looking for…)

28.12 EDIT — Finally went for the R5, we'll see / @audio123 's review convinced me.

 

[antdroid]

Trying to decide, based on reviews, which of these to pair the dx160 with: ibasso IT04, Fiio FH7 or oBravo Cupids? Which of these have users found to work best?

It will depend on your sound preferences. I dont particular like any of them myself. FH7 would be my choice of those three, but not my sound choice at all in that price range. I meant to write a full review of the IT04, but never got around to it.

 

[zappazappazappa]

It will depend on your sound preferences. I dont particular like any of them myself. FH7 would be my choice of those three, but not my sound choice at all in that price range. I meant to write a full review of the IT04, but never got around to it.

So what are your recommendations for this price range and why? I like a fast dynamic sound with a maybe a touch of richness if that makes sense!

 

[Paul - iBasso]

My 25c... I don't know guys?! I got a black one in BH on BF. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty damn nice for $350 but in comparison to Opus#2 (talking about SQ) it's really an outsider. I don't know how to use those fancy words but I'd say that dx160 is kind of on aggressive and bright side for me. What I really liked about it is a channel separation and details but #2 is still sublime with all of these and neutrality. Also, dx160 is much stronger on amplifier but it doesn't help since that brightness. It could be just my taste or Cirrus Logic vs Sabre. Battery is weak on both #2 and dx160 so, nothing to compare here. I think I'm returning it just to save some $ and wait for something else, as usual, or keep it
Also, forgot to mention 4.4 balanced connection which is a huge plus. Really hate 2.5 one

You may have needed more time with the DX160. In our tests with the burned in DX160 and user feedback, the DX160 was never brought up as bright or aggressive.

 

[slashkid]

Trying to decide, based on reviews, which of these to pair the dx160 with: ibasso IT04, Fiio FH7 or oBravo Cupids? Which of these have users found to work best?

I used dx160 to pair with audiosense t800 and alo reference cable jack 4.4. So amazing!

 

[zeguym]

Trying to decide, based on reviews, which of these to pair the dx160 with: ibasso IT04, Fiio FH7 or oBravo Cupids? Which of these have users found to work best?

Other option, cayin yb04. For me it's better than IT04. Not yet try FH7.

 

[Luke Thomas]

In settings. What’s the difference between the lo (line out) and po (headphones). Both settings react to the volume dial. The line out on my Fiio was a fixed volume.

Will have to get a manual to figure the difference.

 

[GoldenTooth]

How does it compare to plenue M2 or shanling M5s??

 

[FSTOP]

Had my (blue) dx160 a few weeks now, and am loving it. BT isn't great (range, connection), but have no problems whatsoever with wifi or any noise. Black noise floor, great imaging (esp. with balanced output).
Soundwise, it's a perfect balance of detailed resolution and musical smoothness.
LO has clean input into my studio rack.
Reeeeaaaally fun sounding with blon 03 (4.4 Bal cable and tips that fit your ears well) with high gain! Kicking bass with smooth, detailed mids/highs. Enjoying the music!

 

[Yasin Caliskan]

Dont know if anyone has tried it but hiby music player may work for you , maybe others can confirm it functioning ok if tried and tested .

Thank you for your reply.. i'll try Hiby..

 

[Alien HP]

BT isn't great (range, connection)

Could you clarify this a bit? How not great is BT? Is the connection not stable at all no matter how close the player is to the other device? For example, is it usable with BT headphones when the player is in a pocket or in the same room? Or is the connection always unstable regardless of the distance? Thanks.

 

[dharmasteve]

Could you clarify this a bit? How not great is BT? Is the connection not stable at all no matter how close the player is to the other device? For example, is it usable with BT headphones when the player is in a pocket or in the same room? Or is the connection always unstable regardless of the distance? Thanks.

In my case I had to return 2 because bluetooth could not even hold a connection with the Radsone Es100 whilst walking around and whilst them both being with me all the time. Same with my FiiO BTR3 and same with the iFi Zen Blue Bluetooth receiver. I know two others on this thread who had the same problem. My retailer is clearly aware of this unhappy problem. Whether new batches of the DX160 solve this problem remains to be seen. Some reviewers did not check bluetooth fully or report it.