I am also thinking about Fostex TH900 MK 2, but it is a closed headphone so I don't know whether is it any better than Elear. Any other choice? Thanks.. What do you guys think of Audeze LCD or Sennheiser HD 800 S?
Philips Fidelio X2?!
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Selbi
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I've been to a huge HiFi conference today and brought my X2 with me to have some comparison base. Fostex were unfortunately not there, but I've heard they have a much better bass impact. They're also not as closed as they look, though I have no idea what makes that happen.
Elear, which many people consider a straight upgrade to the X2, didn't sound like one for me. It's objectively better in terms of separation and clarity, but it loses a lot of the punchy bass factor that the X2 brings in. You also trade in some soundstage. I personally care more about a fun headphone than an accurate one, especially if the latter costs five times as much. I'm gonna keep my X2 for now.
Sennheiser HD 800 were horribly clinical to me. Like someone was trying his very best to take the music apart with an x-acto knife. People say the HD 800 S fixes that a bit, but the signature Sennheiser sound is still there.
It's all a question of what type of headphone you want. Do you want fun factor with great bass and soundstage, while trading in a great deal of accuracy and clarity? Then the X2 are probably your haven.
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I finally got a pair of Fidelio X2s last week. They are incredibly hard to get in Ireland and the ones that are available have a massive markup. I finally managed to find a pair at RRP from a Finnish AV shop with an Ebay storefront. They had one pair. Long story short they are incredible, I can't take the damn things off. My HD650s might be "better" headphones but god damn it if I don't like the Fidelios more. I was listening to one of my favorite songs on them and I actually broke down into tears, that song hasn't done that to me in years. Its like all my music is new again. Also God damn they are well built. They make my (Chinese made) k702s look like flimsy toys.
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maybe I should edit that post,my statement was from hearsay, nothing I've ever experienced.My iFi Ican Micro SE just got in, brings the mid ranges up front BIG TIME.. (vocals)
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MisterMudd
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Man, I could not have said it any better! I have loved, loved my X2 for over two years now, and they will NEVER go anywhere. I will take "fun" over "better" any day. Enjoy the hell out of 'em....
Selbi
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Wow, two years? That's some dedication. Did you ever find any other headphones that would be upgrades or at least sidegrades?
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No I did not. Stopped chasing equipment due to neglible impacts upon upgrading, and started chasing more and better music. I find that I am more relaxed doing so! I still dabble around with some occasional budget purchases, like the Benji K9 DAP and Edifier earbuds recently, but find most of this stuff is giveaway status. I know, it's wierd, I am on Head-Fi and quit chasing the elusive, but I still like to read the various discussions. Especially concerning my beloved X2's!! I found my nirvana!!
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I've tried the NightHawks a few weeks ago and just yesterday I listened to the new Carbons. Didn't impress me at all. I'd take my X2 any day over these.
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Them Nighthawks look nice... Great, another one on the bucket list. 
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