If memory serves, that question came up a few times earlier in this and Baycode's X2 review thread. Use the "search this thread" icon with "650" as criteria. Should get some good hits from that.
I've listened to both, but not back to back A/B so not as valid as a comparison by a member that owns both.
Just got mine from gamestore247 on Ebay for £189 delivered. Ignore the bad reviews. I had no issues as do most people. I am enjoying them but might have to get a DAC/AMP to make the most of them (at least if I want to use them on my PC or DJ controller). On the PC the volume is merely 'adequate' (MSI GD65 Gaming motherboard) and on my DJ Controller (Twitch) it distorts badly above a certain volume level. Not enough power to drive them. On my old Sony surround sound receiver I have no such problems. I could seriously deafen myself and no distortion.
Well I got them from that store and there was just a black bag covering the box. Which worked out fine, but you'd expect some bubble wraps of some sorts spending 200£.
I got mine from gamestore247 when they were on amazon uk until recently, poor packaging but they came undamaged. I noticed that there is no serial number sticker behind any of the pads,.
My compliments to a your superb and thorough review, Baycode. I came across it weeks ago and kept meaning to read it.
I've compared my K550's to at least half a dozen above-average headphones (including the NAD HP50 and JBL S500). While the K550 produce excellent clarity and detail, I also found they sounded a bit "thin". I'm expecting the same will be true when compared to the X2.
I was tempted to purchase a set of X2's from Amazon.it (for ~$275 bottom-line) but I'll stick with Amazon.com, who just updated my X2's estimated delivery date: they could be delivered to me as early as Friday. Yes!
Just got mine from gamestore247 on Ebay for £189 delivered. Ignore the bad reviews. I had no issues as do most people. I am enjoying them but might have to get a DAC/AMP to make the most of them (at least if I want to use them on my PC or DJ controller). On the PC the volume is merely 'adequate' (MSI GD65 Gaming motherboard) and on my DJ Controller (Twitch) it distorts badly above a certain volume level. Not enough power to drive them. On my old Sony surround sound receiver I have no such problems. I could seriously deafen myself and no distortion.
What version is it? There are a few variants of the GD65 mobo out there; you'll have to be more specific. If it's the Z87 version, you should be able to drive them to very loud volumes. Even if it is the Z77 version, it should be able to handle the X2s. The Z87 Gryphon with the Realtek ALC892, an inferior DAP to the ALC898, can drive my X1s to the point that they hurt my ears. How loud do you listen to your music?
Fidelio X2 is not wasted with Realtek integrated chip ?
I have Realtek 1150, you think its good ? many users said that passing to integrated to sound card the difference is extreme ...... not true ?
Fidelio X2 is not wasted with Realtek integrated chip ?
I have Realtek 1150, you think its good ? many users said that passing to integrated to sound card the difference is extreme ...... not true ?
I have not heard the Realtek ALC1150, but it's not a bad chip when used correctly. It's not as much as what the DAC (or in your case, the codec) is as it is how it is implemented. Sound quality differs greatly from motherboard to motherboard, even when using the same chip(s). This goes for all audio devices, such as DACs, amps, etc. I mean, this mobo is probably a better source than many external setups out there despite being a motherboard: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z97-GAMING-9-ACK.html#hero-overview
What's the model of your motherboard?
Also, the difference between onboard and an external setup/soundcard is probably not going to be that great; every little difference on head-fi is exaggerated way too much. Some person around here even preferred a setup with the ALC1150 to the Chord Hugo.
My guess is to keep the weight down as it is free delivery after all. No issues here. Hermes delivered a day early and no bangs on the box. I guess it's pot luck. I have braided the cable as it is too long for my needs. If the metal bands bother me enough I may strip them off and re-glue them myself.
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