[mRaaghava]

Did anyone tried their XC with iFi iDSD Signature? Does XC sound good enough with Signature?

 

[asarkhentamentiu]

personally I was recommended Marantz HD-DAC1

wondering if I need a Douk u2 pro as well?

 

[albertmuc]

After some EQ tinkering I arrived at Amirm‘s EQ, I like it.

 

[asarkhentamentiu]

Weird you say x sounds one dimensional. First thing somebody said was xc sounds 3d

 

[albertmuc]

Weird you say x sounds one dimensional. First thing somebody said was xc sounds 3d

Before EQ, X seems comparatively one-dimensional, the XC shows the depth better.

 

[Andii]

X is comparatively one-dimensional, the XC shows the depth better.

That's interesting. Do you think that on recordings with accurate/natural spacial information you're getting real front to back depth information or reflections in the cups are filling out the sound?

 

[jamesofla80]

Did anyone tried their XC with iFi iDSD Signature? Does XC sound good enough with Signature?

I don’t have the iDsd sig but I just got the xdsd gryphon. Early testing, so far enjoying it and has plenty of power.

 

[albertmuc]

That's interesting. Do you think that on recordings with accurate/natural spacial information you're getting real front to back depth information or reflections in the cups are filling out the sound?

That's a good question, an audio engineer can answer it more competently than I can. As a simple music listener, the depth representation, or the illusion of it, makes it easier for me to enjoy.

 

[Ddhead]

X is comparatively one-dimensional, the XC shows the depth better.

hmm.. i think there's no right or wrong here , but my impression last time was also opposite from yours. I somehow experience more 3D depth and imaging from the Open X than the XC... But i guess there are many factors for the output sound presentation we are experiencing depending on every individual DAC/Amp used to pair with our own either X/XC. I guess the X/XC are just revealing enough, capable of presenting us with any slight changes in sound and presentation when we used with different or changes in pairing setup

 

[albertmuc]

My XC is gone, I can no longer compare. If the depth is the same, it could be felt to be less at the X, because of the wider stage of the X. In addition, I had the impression of a more grippy image of the XC, which also makes the impression of depth easier.

Anyway, I'll keep the X, the headphones can be adjusted according to taste, EQ makes the sound really good, the highs come out beautifully. Bass can be added as desired.

 

[yeboyi]

My XC is gone, I can no longer compare. If the depth is the same, it could be felt to be less at the X, because of the wider stage of the X. In addition, I had the impression of a more grippy image of the XC, which also makes the impression of depth easier.

Anyway, I'll keep the X, the headphones can be adjusted according to taste, EQ makes the sound really good, the highs come out beautifully. Bass can be added as desired.

I understand you. Open headphones sound open, like they have infinite soundstage but the actual sound comes from a very close source(drivers). Closed back headphones have a more defined soundstage which make me appreciate the depth and spatial presentation more. I like my DT 770's soundstage better than Ananda or DT 1990 for example. It feels bigger, have more spatial stimulation. It's like you are entering a personal movie theater. Haven't heard HD800 but only open back headphone that gives me that feeling is actually Fidelio X2HR. It has good soundstage.

 

[asarkhentamentiu]

sounds like xc are perfect!!

 

[groovyd]

To me the XC always sounded a lot more 'fun' than the X with a punchier bass and a more dub-step type groove. The X though I would consider closer to 'reference' sounding. I used to use my XC at work to block the room noise and X at home both on WA7 tube amps. Today I used the MX4 at home on PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Amp with McIntosh D1100 DAC and it has a lot of the fun qualities from the XC plus the reference accuracy of the X all in one and I'm retired so the XC have taken a hook in the closet

Anyone looking for a vintage 1st gen XC with the Purple Heart earcups same like my profile picture PM me. They are upgraded with the carbon fiber headband and both vegan plush and leather pads and are in mint condition. I also have custom Sonarworks calibration files for them that tunes them to within 1db of perfect flat.

 

[asarkhentamentiu]

after reviewing all the material I've decided on a '21 revision personally. ty for impressions and glws

 

[Ddhead]

My XC is gone, I can no longer compare. If the depth is the same, it could be felt to be less at the X, because of the wider stage of the X. In addition, I had the impression of a more grippy image of the XC, which also makes the impression of depth easier.

Anyway, I'll keep the X, the headphones can be adjusted according to taste, EQ makes the sound really good, the highs come out beautifully. Bass can be added as desired.

You got a point there, XC does have a more grippy image