[Billheiser]

There is no difference in sound between glued and non-glued ones.

 

[zeuxis]

Out of curiosity, for those have tried the Fidelio X2s with their closest competitors the Sennheiser HD600s and HD650s, how would they compare to each other? 

 

[Billheiser]

  Out of curiosity, for those have tried the Fidelio X2s with their closest competitors the Sennheiser HD600s and HD650s, how would they compare to each other? 

Overly simplified:  X2 more bass and treble. 600 more natural.  I like them both, will keep 'em.

 

[Thenewguy007]

Has anyone tried the X2 with a OTL tube amp?

 

[burnzilla]

Just got my X2 a couple of days ago and am really happy. Not the greatest at audio stuff but I would say it like a sen 598 but with bass maybe, and waaay better headband.

 

[d4rkch1ld]

Has anyone tried the X2 with a OTL tube amp?

Little dot Mk IV SE not really good, bass gets too loose.

 

[talkingparrot]

How do these guys sound with alpha pads? Has anyone tried them with any modded pads? The stock pads are getting dirty and dingy on mine

 

[ThomasHK]

  Before i destroy my headphone or pads, is the pads is glued on what does that exactly means in case of sound etc.?
Tried to pull the right pad off, and seems like it won't come out, and sounds like it's glued when I pull them apart.

The glue has zero effect on the sound. People lost their **** over it on this forum, but it has no effect on the sound.

 

[Mr Trev]

Folks did seem to get too riled up over the "glue issue". As long as the glue isn't splashed everywhere, don't worry about it 

 

[sikki-six]

  Out of curiosity, for those have tried the Fidelio X2s with their closest competitors the Sennheiser HD600s and HD650s, how would they compare to each other? 

I own X2 and HD600, used to have HD650 too. X2 is very different to the Senns, way more colored sound-sig in the highs especially. The Senns have among the best mids in the market, let's say below 1000 bucks at least, maybe higher. X2 has a surprising amount of bass for an open model and it's fun in a V-shaped way. But, the mids are quite drawn back in comparison and the highs are very colored (low energy below 10k), instruments don't sound a lot like they should and there's a lack of crunch in guitars and snare drums, for an example.
 
Both Sennheisers are often used by audio-pros, X2's I'd bet never. They are all about the "fun", smooth & bassy coloring. I don't think the Senns are their closest competitor, the Fostex TH-X00 -line is quite similar.

 

[kaiss3r]

  The glue has zero effect on the sound. People lost their **** over it on this forum, but it has no effect on the sound.

 

[Foofoobanana]

 there's a lack of crunch in guitars and snare drums, for an example.
 
 

Agree with this part of your post entirely, they lack that biting edge/energy for distorted guitar especially imo.
 
Still great Phones tho..

 

[jesuguru]

Sad day: returning the X2's I got just a few days ago. Upon first listening (after a little break-in period), I was thrilled with the sound profile and the comfort. But after a while, I just noticed something was a little "off", and eventually realized the sound wasn't quite centered. After more listening, including testing with Sinegen, I indeed found the right side was measurably softer than the left, especially in the all-important bass/low-mids. It wasn't too severe, after all I didn't notice immediately. But with my OCDish nature, once I hear it, I can't unhear it.
 
Searched for "X2 channel imbalance" after discovering it myself, soon found I'm not alone. In the future, when I get my motivation back, I may well order two at the same time, hoping at least one will be balanced and then return the other. Just too good a HP at too good a price not to try.

 

[ngs428]

Wow, 6 days since a post here. Can we get back to a discussion on glued ear pads....ha . I love my X2s.

 

[CaveManta]

My ears are glued to the X2. How about that?