lerthedc
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The x2 may be too bassy if you found the m50x too bassy. It is pretty heavy in the sub bass, but I wouldn't call it particularly laid back, well, maybe the mid range is, but the treble is quite forward. The he400i wouldn't complement your nobles tbh, as they are fairly reference, and for 500 bucks, the he500 is better imo. More impactful bass and engaging midrange. The hd650 seems perfect for you, although, Idk how well they'll run off of your setup. I only tried them on a bottlehead crack, darkvoice and a deckard. If you can verify that the hd650 will run well, they are just a bit laid back and will complement a very resolving set of ciems very nicely; you really can't go wrong with its sound signature
Thanks for the reply. That's interesting. I've heard that the x2 and 650 have a very similar sound signature. Also I had the original M50 in case they sound different to the M50x (I don't know if they updated the sound as well as the design). Would you describe the X2 as bassy overall? It's been a long time since I listened to the M50. And with all the great reviews I am hearing about the X2 I have been considering experimenting with its more warm and bassy sound signature.