[Lost Cosmonaut]

Hello Guys, I have procured a DX80 and have been using it for a few weeks now. It is well past the Burn in period. But the vocals and mids still sound a bit recessed to me. I currently have only one earphones and a pair of AKG K240 MKll headphones and they both give the same result with DX80. What should I do now?
Thanks.

Vocals and Mids definitely shouldn't sound recessed. Perhaps try turning off the equalizer?  

 

[sludgeogre]

Every time I'm away from my work rig for a few days I'm always amazed at how great the DX80 is with my PM-3. I get an itch to upgrade sometimes, but after a few hours of listening I put those thoughts to rest and just buy more music. It's such a fantastic and powerful sound. No idea how more people don't jump for this DAP. I guess so many people just want BT and android interfaces. Blech.

 

[pholcus1975]

I agree. For the price, it's very very good. I hope they fix those little anniying bugs, then it will be perfect for me.

 

[Gosod]

think again buy Dx80 or stay on my dx100.

 

[pholcus1975]

From what I read, dx100 is far superior soundwise.

 

[Gosod]

From what I read, dx100 is far superior soundwise.

yeah, but I lost my self when Dx80 wanted to replace the battery.

 

[HungryPanda]

I have to send mine back for a battery replacement but cannot till tuesday as it is a Bank holiday weekend here. But will be so glad to get it back it is such a great dap

 

[Gosod]

  I have to send mine back for a battery replacement but cannot till tuesday as it is a Bank holiday weekend here. But will be so glad to get it back it is such a great dap

I also advised but I decided to try it myself.

 

[pholcus1975]

I touch wood,anyway mine is 1 year old and battery is working fine.Not 1st batch.

 

[wolfen68]

Fellow DX80 owners...I sent my DX80 from U.S. to Ibasso-China for repairs via U.S. First Class Mail. After 6 weeks it is still a no show at their offices. I fear my unit is lost...has anyone had shipping take longer to get to Ibasso?

 

[HungryPanda]

I'm sending mine from the UK but will send it registered. Mine is a first batch one as I bought it soon as it came out, as I liked the DX50 so much

 

[Gosod]

by the way I asked and sent pictures of my broken DX80 and the Manager said to me that this does not apply to the warranty.

 

[jon parker]

Hello Guys, I have procured a DX80 and have been using it for a few weeks now. It is well past the Burn in period. But the vocals and mids still sound a bit recessed to me. I currently have only one earphones and a pair of AKG K240 MKll headphones and they both give the same result with DX80. What should I do now?
Thanks.

 
The k 240 ii is tuned to be fairly flat, neutral and only for monitoring - They are not really designed for consumer use. 
The DX80 is a phenominal player that punches way above its price point, Your main weakness here is your headphone.  I have used the 240M on the DX80 and it sounds very dull and unmusical. However using the 240 DF - the player sounds very good indeed even though the 240DF is one the hardest phones out there to drive to its full potential.
Headphones that are known to have a sweet midrange sounds superb on the DX80. for example the Sennheiser HD 530 is hard to beat with this player
There will always be a synergy between any particular headphone and a player.
If you can - take your player to a shop where you can demo different headphones  - There is world of eargasms waiting for you when you find the right headphone !!

 

[HungryPanda]

even the ridiculous under priced Zero Audio Carbo Tenore's sound fantastic with the DX80

 

[Homey-b]

Fellow DX80 owners...I sent my DX80 from U.S. to Ibasso-China for repairs via U.S. First Class Mail. After 6 weeks it is still a no show at their offices. I fear my unit is lost...has anyone had shipping take longer to get to Ibasso?

 


6 weeks sound ridiculous. I sure hope this is not the normal.
In any case I hope you opted for the insurance..