[OnlyBadMusic]

Is it safe to say that I won't need an external DAC with the X1 if I'm pairing it with an AKG Q701/K701/K702 ? Just an amp like the JDS O2 and I'd be good?

 

[Jjc27]

That's the JDS labs ultra short interconnect cable. I have one its pretty sweet.

 

[anonimouze123]

Any chance we'll ever get a queuing feature? I've been using it on my phone for a couple of years now and it's AWESOME. Grid cover flow, too, would make album navigation easier. ("most recent" too; it's a real life saver for big libraries)
 
Also, I'm planning on buying this for Christmas; can anyone tell me how it manages playlists? Can I edit pre-loaded playlists on the device? Are created playlists saved as.m3u, can I copy them to my computer? Can I rename playlists?

 

[CarstenF]

My main interest is in the sound. I make folder-playlists, and just play them from the Browser folders, so my comparisons between the X1 and X3 will ignore most of the features, since I rarely use them.

I loaded the exact same playlist into both the X1 and X3. The playlist has a mix of classic rock, electronica (mainly Paul Oakenfold remixes), traditional and modern jazz, various types of classical music (chamber, symphonic, contemporary etc) as well as modern country and some Indian sitar music.

I use Grado SR80s, which I find to sound very bright on the FiiOs, so bear that in mind. But I also love the sound, once I've tamed the brightness. So my listening settings may be unusual. On the X3, I usually have the Treble setting all the way down to -6 or -7, and the Bass up to +1.

On the X1, I immediately had to deal with the very bright sound. None of the canned Equalizer settings tamed it enough, so I made a custom setting that reduced the various higher frequency levels way down, with only the two lowest levels at the normal midpoint. I liked the sound I got. Actually it's quite similar to how my X3 sounded when I first got it, which I really liked. (It's not that different from the X3 FW3.0, for those who followed the X3 FW changes.) The sound is clear, but it has enough warmth for me to *feel* the music.

But I'm one of those listeners who hear differences with the various FW changes, and the latest X3 FWs (3.2x) are even more to my liking (as well as one of the earlier ones). I hear/feel more "natural depth" with the current X3 sound.

So basically, I prefer the X3 for acoustic music, especially classical chamber music. It sounds more natural. However, both the X1 and X3 sound very good (and similar) with amplified music (most popular music styles) as well as very electronic music.

Basically I plan to use the X1 when I'm on the go, and use the X3 at home, where I tend to listen to quieter music.


P.S. I prefer the scroll-wheel of the X1. I got used to it almost immediately. I still have to look at the X3 to remember what to buttons push, even after half a year.

I find the X1 sound a bit brighter than the X3, a bit less detailed in the bass.
Fw 3.0 on the X3 had more bass on the X3, FW3.2x a tad less, slightly cleaner sound. Not sure yet which version I prefer, depends on headphone.
Currently two new additions, Denon D600, Shure SH 840 and just bought from ebay some used Denon D2000.

 

[hqssui]

Got my X1 today. Compared to my c2 ,Fuse+ and Kogan players, having dedicated buttons for volume, track skipping and the scroll wheel to navigate through the song list makes this ideal for portable use.  Also when in the lock mode, you can use extended press on vol+ and vol- buttons to skip tracks. You don't have to take the player out of your pocket if you want to skip tracks or change volume. Soundwise, I find X1 a bit bright.

 

[olddude]

Yes, it's a lively sound, but quite nice with the right iems or phones.  There are some button choices if you go to Settings>Key Lock Settings.  I believe #3 allows you to change tracks using Bottom Left and Bottom Right buttons while the unit's display is off, for handy pocket use.  

 

[jamato8]

  Got my X1 today. Compared to my c2 ,Fuse+ and Kogan players, having dedicated buttons for volume, track skipping and the scroll wheel to navigate through the song list makes this ideal for portable use.  Also when in the lock mode, you can use extended press on vol+ and vol- buttons to skip tracks. You don't have to take the player out of your pocket if you want to skip tracks or change volume. Soundwise, I find X1 a bit bright.

I think that will calm down with some time on the player as the caps settle in etc. that is what I found anyway. 

 

[hqssui]

  Yes, it's a lively sound, but quite nice with the right iems or phones.  There are some button choices if you go to Settings>Key Lock Settings.  I believe #3 allows you to change tracks using Bottom Left and Bottom Right buttons while the unit's display is off, for handy pocket use.  

 
Thanks a lot. Will check the Key Lock settings.

 
I think that will calm down with some time on the player as the caps settle in etc. that is what I found anyway. 

 
It would be nice, if it calms down. I am using my bassy iems - Twinwoofers and Piston 2 to balance the brightness.

 

[chattycathy727]

Is there a way to use USB flash drives with the X1?  I know OTG isn't supported, but I'm not sure if there's another way.

 

[clee290]

  Is there a way to use USB flash drives with the X1?  I know OTG isn't supported, but I'm not sure if there's another way.

I don't think there's a way to use a flash drive with the X1, but you can get a USB card reader (like this), put your micro SD card into it when you need a flash drive, or put it into the X1 when you need it in your X1.

 

[chattycathy727]

  I don't think there's a way to use a flash drive with the X1, but you can get a USB card reader (like this), put your micro SD card into it when you need a flash drive, or put it into the X1 when you need it in your X1.

Thanks, but the reason I was wondering was because I already have a 128 gb flash drive.

 

[hqssui]

  Yes, it's a lively sound, but quite nice with the right iems or phones.  There are some button choices if you go to Settings>Key Lock Settings.  I believe #3 allows you to change tracks using Bottom Left and Bottom Right buttons while the unit's display is off, for handy pocket use.  

 
Just checked the Key Lock Setting #3 and it rocks. As you stated, it's the best setting for pocket use. Thanks

 

[olddude]

Someone else here or in the X5 thread turned me on to it, as I was using the volume buttons as well.  It's easier than the volume buttons, because there's no degree of pressure push involved as with the volume buttons.  Glad you like it.  It's a fun device.  I use my X5 much more, but when I travel I carry the X1 due to size.  I always enjoy it when in a hotel room or a waiting room.  Fits in my shirt pocket along with my Altones.  

 

[offkolianoff]

Any chance for digital output in future?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Is it safe to say that I won't need an external DAC with the X1 if I'm pairing it with an AKG Q701/K701/K702 ? Just an amp like the JDS O2 and I'd be good?

You can't use a DAC with the X1 even if you wanted to

The X1 has no digital output but has a line out for use with an amp