Pharmaboy
Headphoneus Supremus
This dryness could be probably mitigated in a rich sounding setup.
I have a rich sounding setup--yet I am not rich.
(go figure)
This dryness could be probably mitigated in a rich sounding setup.
I've been a fool for audio for ~40 years, stumbling around in everything from big audiophile systems to primitive desktop systems (my current desktop system is far from primitive). This quest started including headphones ~4 years ago, and that turned into yet another very enjoyable rabbit hole to go down, all for the sake of music/love of music.
If there's one thing I've learned in that time, it's this: when you find a component that really lights up your ears, that sounds like music to you, that helps you enjoy your music--hold onto it & don't let go. There will always be "more knowledgeable" people who talk down that component, make you start to doubt its quality & your feelings for it. Don't listen to them!
I have the original X2s. It was love at first listen & nothing has changed. Over the years I've seen people take every imaginable shot at these headphones--trashing their comfort, design, lack of replaceable pads, inability to do that "high resolution" things expensive headphones do, boomy bass, peaky treble (what?)...on and on. I just ignore it and keep listening to the X2s. Heard them the other night and felt that X2 love all over again.
Truthfully, these headphones are guilty of some of the things people say. They're not the highest resolution design out there (nor should they be, at the price); the bass can be boomy at times, depending on amp; and the pads clearly are not replaceable, not w/o a lot of sturm und drang. I have other headphones that cost far more than the X2s and sound "better" in various ways.
But I still love my X2s...
I've been a fool for audio for ~40 years, stumbling around in everything from big audiophile systems to primitive desktop systems (my current desktop system is far from primitive). This quest started including headphones ~4 years ago, and that turned into yet another very enjoyable rabbit hole to go down, all for the sake of music/love of music.
If there's one thing I've learned in that time, it's this: when you find a component that really lights up your ears, that sounds like music to you, that helps you enjoy your music--hold onto it & don't let go. There will always be "more knowledgeable" people who talk down that component, make you start to doubt its quality & your feelings for it. Don't listen to them!
I have the original X2s. It was love at first listen & nothing has changed. Over the years I've seen people take every imaginable shot at these headphones--trashing their comfort, design, lack of replaceable pads, inability to do that "high resolution" things expensive headphones do, boomy bass, peaky treble (what?)...on and on. I just ignore it and keep listening to the X2s. Heard them the other night and felt that X2 love all over again.
Truthfully, these headphones are guilty of some of the things people say. They're not the highest resolution design out there (nor should they be, at the price); the bass can be boomy at times, depending on amp; and the pads clearly are not replaceable, not w/o a lot of sturm und drang. I have other headphones that cost far more than the X2s and sound "better" in various ways.
But I still love my X2s...
Dolby Atmos is pretty much a gimmik. When it comes to imaging, stereo is still the best but there are certain surround sound filters that give more immersion for gaming, though there is much better stuff out there than dolby atmos and you can basically try it all out for free anyway with EqualizerAPO and some extensions for it.Lastly, not that I care that much, do you think Dolby atmos is actually helpful or just a gimmick? Since I won't have sbx from g6 i'd love to see if I can compensate,Currently I play Halo mcc
I think you made a great choice. I'd buy the K5 over the G6 any day, i was just recommending within your budget. There something about the K5 that looks incredibly satisfying.I ended up ordering the x2hr with Fiio k5 pro with future upgradability in mind. I know the g6 can handle 600ohms but I read a lot of people having connectivity and software issues, plus the k5 is more sturdy. It was 40 euro more expensive but I think it's worth it. And maybe I buy more detailed headphones in the future.
Lastly, not that I care that much, do you think Dolby atmos is actually helpful or just a gimmick? Since I won't have sbx from g6 i'd love to see if I can compensate,Currently I play Halo mcc
Thanks everyone for your advice.
Lastly, not that I care that much, do you think Dolby atmos is actually helpful or just a gimmick? Since I won't have sbx from g6 i'd love to see if I can compensate,Currently I play Halo mcc
I have been using the Fiio Q1MK II with them as well as my HD598 CS and a set of diy open back headphones I built, all of which I use balanced. All of them use the Senn balanced wiring at the jack.It'll require a balanced amp now
If there's one thing I've learned in that time, it's this: when you find a component that really lights up your ears, that sounds like music to you, that helps you enjoy your music--hold onto it & don't let go. There will always be "more knowledgeable" people who talk down that component, make you start to doubt its quality & your feelings for it. Don't listen to them!
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What he said. I owned 2 pair of X2s dating back to 2014. Recently decided there was a hole in my listening life. So I found a used pair on Ebay for about $90, the X2HR actually, hooked them up to the LG V30 with an ES100 and USB-C cable. Ahhhh!I've been a fool for audio for ~40 years, stumbling around in everything from big audiophile systems to primitive desktop systems (my current desktop system is far from primitive). This quest started including headphones ~4 years ago, and that turned into yet another very enjoyable rabbit hole to go down, all for the sake of music/love of music.
If there's one thing I've learned in that time, it's this: when you find a component that really lights up your ears, that sounds like music to you, that helps you enjoy your music--hold onto it & don't let go. There will always be "more knowledgeable" people who talk down that component, make you start to doubt its quality & your feelings for it. Don't listen to them!
I have the original X2s. It was love at first listen & nothing has changed. Over the years I've seen people take every imaginable shot at these headphones--trashing their comfort, design, lack of replaceable pads, inability to do that "high resolution" things expensive headphones do, boomy bass, peaky treble (what?)...on and on. I just ignore it and keep listening to the X2s. Heard them the other night and felt that X2 love all over again.
Truthfully, these headphones are guilty of some of the things people say. They're not the highest resolution design out there (nor should they be, at the price); the bass can be boomy at times, depending on amp; and the pads clearly are not replaceable, not w/o a lot of sturm und drang. I have other headphones that cost far more than the X2s and sound "better" in various ways.
But I still love my X2s...
I have been using the Fiio Q1MK II with them as well as my HD598 CS and a set of diy open back headphones I built, all of which I use balanced. All of them use the Senn balanced wiring at the jack.
They all sound better with a little amplification.
John
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I posted a thread on them awhile ago. Click on the gallery link in first post to see pics. They are pretty cheesy-looking but sound similar to the X2HR but with a little less low-end and not quite as clear.Please show us these DIY cans of yours
I posted a thread on them awhile ago. Click on the gallery link in first post to see picks. They are pretty cheesy-looking but sound similar to the X2HR but with a little less low-end and not quite as clear.
It was a fun project though.
Kugellager’s DIY cans.
John
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