shyamelge
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Which of the following amps is more suitable for X1, keeping ohm factor in mind:
Asus Essence One.
Objective 2.
Asus Essence One.
Objective 2.
Which of the following amps is more suitable for X1, keeping ohm factor in mind:
Asus Essence One.
Objective 2.
There's zero news about an X2 or a X1v2, or whatever it'll be called.
The rumors you heard about is just some wishful thinking. Philips nor Funai never said anything about a successor to the X1.
As an X1 user myself, I am Intrigued by some discussion that the Phillips L2 sound better than the X1's? Hmmmmmm.....
And don't place too much store in Ohm ratings - unless you're a superdork with amazing ears, you won't miss much of anything. The thing to actually worry about is how much amplification is required to make your particular set of headphones sing, which, in the X1's case, is minimal (ish).
I find the X1 fairly good enough with the Mixamp alone. Wouldn't suggest the E09k on its own though, as the X1 are somewhat sensitive headphones. That 10ohm output impedance on the E09 will muddy the bass on the X1, something that you will not want considering it is on the edge of being a little too boomy already.
I'd suggest an E12 or E17, whichever you can get for under $100 if you need the amp. I honestly prefer the E12 off the X1, as the E17 is a touch too warm for the already warm-sounding X1. You would need to actually EQ the bass to -2 on the E17 to keep the mids from being too recessed.