TCD1975
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I'm surprised that you
I'm surprised that you don't rate the X1 as highly as the Clip+. I was a BIG fan of the clip for many years, but the X1 is in a different league to my ears. In terms of detail the X1 offer a lot more and I personally find the bass more than adequate even with EQing.
I guess the X1 isn't right for you, if you want to change the sound signature to that degree, but I wouldn't dismiss it all together. You may come to appreciate it's other strengths.
Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help...
I've just received my new X1 and have to say I'm a little disappointed with the sound I'm getting. I was hoping to get something to match the sound of my Rockboxed Clip+ but with a better, more modern UI but have found the bass and general control of the sound via the Eq very lacking. I'm driving a pair of 5 driver custom IEMs with sub bass woofer, dual bass woofer, mid and tweeter (I'm a bass player and use these on stage) and it is as though the X1 just doesn't power the bottom end. With my Rockboxed Clip+ however I can dial in a sound I love and which sounds and feels like I'm listening to a full system. Back to the X1 and it's as though I just have puny earbuds and a (all be it very clear) iPhone 4 all over again
Don't get me wrong, the sound of X1 is almost crystal clear but for me it just sounds totally flat and the +/- 6 db Eq makes very little difference (especially compared to what seems to be +/- 24 db with Rockbox). Is there something I'm missing or is the X1 just not for those that like their music to stray far from a flat EQ?
I'm surprised that you don't rate the X1 as highly as the Clip+. I was a BIG fan of the clip for many years, but the X1 is in a different league to my ears. In terms of detail the X1 offer a lot more and I personally find the bass more than adequate even with EQing.
I guess the X1 isn't right for you, if you want to change the sound signature to that degree, but I wouldn't dismiss it all together. You may come to appreciate it's other strengths.