[obsidyen]

X2 with Meridian Explorer2 sounds great to my ears, more than enough power. Yet I wonder if Vorzüge Pure II would make a difference.

 

[James-uk]

My X2s are out for delivery so will have them today! I have a concern I've never had with full size open backed HP before . I think my 2 main Amps will be overpowered for the x2 , I currently use a benchmark dac1 usb in its default lowest gain setting and an O2 on unity gain , both these amps volume pots are at about 10-12 pm for most music with senn hd800/600 which is past the 'channel imbalance ' point of roughly 9 o clock on the knob. Now with the x2 being so efficient and sensitive I am worried I will have the volume so low down the potential pot imbalance may be in issue! What do you guys reckon?!

 

[MinedSafe]

My X2s are out for delivery so will have them today! I have a concern I've never had with full size open backed HP before . I think my 2 main Amps will be overpowered for the x2 , I currently use a benchmark dac1 usb in its default lowest gain setting and an O2 on unity gain , both these amps volume pots are at about 10-12 pm for most music with senn hd800/600 which is past the 'channel imbalance ' point of roughly 9 o clock on the knob. Now with the x2 being so efficient and sensitive I am worried I will have the volume so low down the potential pot imbalance may be in issue! What do you guys reckon?!

Channel imbalance at 9oc ? Are u sure ?
 
My Sansui AU 101 modified by me is as 3 time more powerful and I didn't notice any problems. At 10 oc my ears are bleeding with any headphones on my amp Still imbalance on the pot is just as any imbalance at lowest setting, slightly past 6 oc
 
Tbh is should be an issue don't worry.

 

[Zulkr9]

   
X2 is more fun headphone, better bass extension, a bit brighter sounding I suppose. HD650 is more relaxed, fluid, smooth. U can easily fall a sleep immediately in Senns while it might be a bit more difficult in x2. I would personally get x2 as having more fun more energy.
 
Quite honest I'm so impressed with x2. I didn't expect that at this price level it can sound that good. I'm usually quite skeptical when it comes to reviews and hypes over some headphones here and there I also have a good hearing and years of experience in speaker department and I'm still quite impressed.
 
Ad as I said in my previous post. Amplifier and Source is very important just to get the best of any headphones.At the same time I'm not a fan of any tube amps, proper Class A amp will outperform any tube amp on clarity and bass extension. 

The x2 does have more treble than the HD650 but its not bright and I would say the x2 is just as relaxed as the HD650 while being more fun but I would say that the x2 is still a balanced phone.

 

[lofthanza]

At what price point would you find a closed headphones that would put you off from listeing to the X2s even at quiet times?

 

[James-uk]

They are here . Time to unbox and have a listen

 

[MattTCG]

Glad to see that the x2 interest is really taking off. It's deserving in it's accolades. I'm glad that I got my pair before it gets too popular. 

 

[RyanDJ1]

 

[James-uk]

Damn these are good! So far so good , they are hitting the spot and I can't fault them yet. The bass is maybe a tad more than I am used to but it is very well integrated with everything else. I like how the soundstage has an openness without sounding thin as a result. One thing I've immediately noticed is how my focus isn't drawn to one particular element , it's like I can just enjoy the music without having certain parts of the mix highlighted and taking my attention away from the music as a whole, but that's not to say the detail and imaging isn't there it's just not distracting (HD800 I'm looking at you) .

 

[OllyNL]

They are here . Time to unbox and have a listen

Damn I'm a little jealous.. hahah
Mine are probably here tomorrow.
Enjoy and let us know what your initial impressions are

 
 
Edit: Damn that was faster than expected

 

[James-uk]

Another thing I've noticed that stands out is how precise the centre image is! It's more like my speaker centre image, its hard to explain but I usually feel that headphones don't give me as precise centre as speakers , but these seem to get it right!

 

[MattTCG]

^^yeah. These are way better than the advertised price. Philips may have priced them a little low...shhhhhh

 

[James-uk]

^^yeah. These are way better than the advertised price. Philips may have priced them a little low...shhhhhh

Mum's the word .

 

[lofthanza]

^^yeah. These are way better than the advertised price. Philips may have priced them a little low...shhhhhh

Yup, thts wht I thought, too!
I wd easily buy them at $400.

 

[encoreAC]

Please guys, the walls have ears....