LazyListener
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why Sia sounds horrible on my hd598 + e10k ?
just wondering!
Maybe because the E10K is average at best? I don't like the way my 598 sounds with E10K.
why Sia sounds horrible on my hd598 + e10k ?
just wondering!
Maybe because the E10K is average at best? I don't like the way my 598 sounds with E10K.
Maybe because the E10K is average at best? I don't like the way my 598 sounds with E10K.
will oppo ha2 or xduoo xd05 eE10k presents big bang for the buck - as a small, "portable" amp/DAC to take with your laptop. As a regular home unit, it's mediocre, and HD598 deserves better, in my opinion.
I think e10k is enough for hd598. How do you like your 598 then?
E10k presents big bang for the buck - as a small, "portable" amp/DAC to take with your laptop. As a regular home unit, it's mediocre, and HD598 deserves better, in my opinion.
Love my 598s with my iphone 6 and especially my Dragonfly. Sure E10K is "enough" for 598 in terms of driving them, but its sound quality is just so-so. To me, E10K sounds both a little thick overall with slightly sibilant/sharp highs at times.
are there better DAC/AMPs at this price? and C'mon its not worse than iPhone!
How bad should I feel about this purchase?:/
why Sia sounds horrible on my hd598 + e10k ?
just wondering!
about your original question about Sia... I am not familiar with that music but I am curious now ... I did some googling and found this discussion:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140901112634AAhnHVL
Is this what your problem was?
are there better DAC/AMPs at this price? and C'mon its not worse than iPhone!
How bad should I feel about this purchase?:/
I hear the buzz they're talking about not only on "chandelier" some other tracks have weird hiss/buzz too.
I think something is wrong with the record specially "this is acting" it's too bright and mushed. or maybe hd598 is not made for listening to these type of musics.
about the DAC. before that, I plugged the 598 to my motherboard output. I wanted a budget DAC/AMP and read many good reviews about E10k so I just bought it and SQ improved a lot. I just wanted to know if I had better choices at this price. and how much better they sound cause my ears are not silver/99.9% oxygen free cable sensitive.
If you like the sound, no reason to feel bad. My experience is MY experience and won't be the same as yours or others'. We're all just here to share our opinions and experiences, so take my comments for what they are -- only someone's opinion.
The iPhone actually has very good sound for what it is, and yes, in my opinion, it sounds better than the E10K. Sure the e10k has much more volume, but the iphone wins in terms of overall tonal balance, smoothness, detail, and depth, IMO.
Are there better DAC/AMPs at around $80 USD? Better sounding? Probably. Better sounding with the form factor and features of the e10k? Not sure. I haven't heard many in its price range so sorry I can't offer more suggestions. Maybe others can. If we're talking a simple inline USB DAC/AMP, then the Dragonfly Black for under $100 will probably sound better (subjective).
will oppo ha2 or xduoo xd05 e
Will be good?
I suppose, but I was never really happy with its sound. Honestly, my iphone 6 sounds better, just less volume but still plenty for me. My Dragonfly v1.2 blows the E10K out of the water. I'm sure there are other small, portable DAC/AMPs under $100 that sound better. Schiit Fulla?? I can only guess the new Dragonfly Black at under $100, if it's anything like the Dragonfly v.1.2, sounds better. The 598s don't need much amplification. More important is the DAC performance/quality.