[Poimandres]

Yeah that is odd. I just placed my order maybe a week ago tops. I opted for the 1 day shipment as well as it only cost 3.95 for the shipping as I am a prime member.

 

[WhiteZero]

FedEx Status: Delivered
 
Hnnngggg! Just gotta get through another 2 hours of work.

 

[Bugattikid2012]

  FedEx Status: Delivered
 
Hnnngggg! Just gotta get through another 2 hours of work.

Lol I know the feels. 

 

[WhiteZero]

They're on my head now. So far so good.
First test album: Visual Audio Sensory Theater
 
EDIT: They sound absolutely fantastic... but the bass still doesn't seem to have the punch I was expecting. Everyone says these phones will "satisfy even the bassheads" but so far I don't think thats really true. Then again, I've only been using them for 15 minutes  lol
However, the bass is a bit better than the HD558's I tried earlier this month.
 
Maybe my AV Reciever as the source (as I went over a few pages ago) isn't amping them enough? Might have to look into a DAC/AMP? Or just keep breaking them in?
 
EDIT2: Tone Control on my Receiver has an option to increase Treble and Bass, adding +5dB to Bass helps a good bit for me taste.

 

[depleted]

Bass will not change that much in my experience even when amped, it's not a basshead can, it's warm and balanced but won't satisfy who wants elevated bass

 

[WhiteZero]

  Bass will not change that much in my experience even when amped, it's not a basshead can, it's warm and balanced but won't satisfy who wants elevated bass

I guess not. Just the reviews all say "will satisfy bassheads." But I guess they really mean "audiophiles who like bass." Which is fair. I guess I was almost expecting a closed-can level of bass, which seem to not really be possible, physically.
I'm quite satisfied with them, EQing the bass up is good enough for me really.

 

[Bugattikid2012]

  I guess not. Just the reviews all say "will satisfy bassheads." But I guess they really mean "audiophiles who like bass." Which is fair. I guess I was almost expecting a closed-can level of bass, which seem to not really be possible, physically.
I'm quite satisfied with them, EQing the bass up is good enough for me really.

I've heard it changes over time and it'll become a better bass after a while.  I like bass myself as well, but I think these headphones do a great job. 

 

[WhiteZero]

 
I've heard it changes over time and it'll become a better bass after a while.  I like bass myself as well, but I think these headphones do a great job. 

Yeah the more I listen to them, the more I like them. The InnerFidelity review was right, its like everything is accentuated. Every bit of sound is so clear and has its own pop.

 

[Stochastic]

  Yeah the more I listen to them, the more I like them. The InnerFidelity review was right, its like everything is accentuated. Every bit of sound is so clear and has its own pop.

That's great to hear.  One of the reasons I decided to upgrade from my ATH-M50s is that they sound a bit crowded/congested.  The treble in particular has a tendency to overpower the mids to my ears (it probably doesn't help that I use an Emotiva XDA-2, which adds some sparkle). I look forward to hearing the X2s for myself tomorrow.

 

[Bugattikid2012]

  That's great to hear.  One of the reasons I decided to upgrade from my ATH-M50s is that they sound a bit crowded/congested.  The treble in particular has a tendency to overpower the mids to my ears (it probably doesn't help that I use an Emotiva XDA-2, which adds some sparkle). I look forward to hearing the X2s for myself tomorrow.

The X2's should be really good for you.  Your M50s were a closed type, thus the sound stage was a lot narrower.  I think you'll be happy. 

 

[406976]

 
The X2's should be really good for you.  Your M50s were a closed type, thus the sound stage was a lot narrower.  I think you'll be happy. 

My first pair were M50s, had them for 4 years now and the headband leather is coming off, but sound is still great.
 
Moved to X1s for a little while and then X2s now.
 
You just can't compare the X2 to M50s, it's just not fair and on a different spectrum.

 

[Bugattikid2012]

  My first pair were M50s, had them for 4 years now and the headband leather is coming off, but sound is still great.
 
Moved to X1s for a little while and then X2s now.
 
You just can't compare the X2 to M50s, it's just not fair and on a different spectrum.

Of course.  I was just letting you know that you should expect them to be excellent.  But you knew that already, so what am I doing here? : P

 

[406976]

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[Bugattikid2012]

  I have to say this, wearing the X2s will kind of spoil you and leave you a tad disappointed with some other over ears in terms of comfort.
 
They're plush marshmallows out of the box--plush to the point where I've never really put anything like that on my ears.
 
Much better than HiFiMan velour pads, and equally matched if not arguably more comfortable IME than Beyer's. 

I know exactly the feeling.  You put them on and they just feel so...  Good!  There's simply no other way to describe it!  Just... bliss!  I was really impressed.  I'll make a few review later though. 

 

[Stochastic]

X2s just got here!  I'm going to give them a solid listen and then post some first impressions.  Comfort is out of this world!