[Ultrainferno]

Mine has a peel off plastic, but it's still on.

 

[hakushondaimao]

  Mine has a peel off plastic, but it's still on.

 
My review model too.

 

[chowmein83]

Originally Posted by TheoS53 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
The X5 sells for around $350, and if that's your budget, I'd say you should get the X3 2nd gen and the E12 amp. Overall that's just a better value package

 
I was actually thinking about getting the X3 2nd gen along with the E12 for about the same amount of money as the X5 alone, and I'm glad to see that you think the combo is probably a better value. Thanks for the helpful review!

 

[TheoS53]

I was actually thinking about getting the X3 2nd gen along with the E12 for about the same amount of money as the X5 alone, and I'm glad to see that you think the combo is probably a better value. Thanks for the helpful review!

Glad to hear that my review has proven helpful.

 

[nimnz]

It's really difficult to try and quantify something like that. You might prefer the warmer sound of the X3 2nd gen as a stand alone....But personally, I prefer a sound as flat as possible. With the X3 2nd gen + e12 you wont get a flat response..but considering the type of sound sig that I prefer, I would still happily take the X3 gen 2 + e12 purely for the improvement in instrument separation that the e12 gives, and the buttery smoothness that the X3 2nd gen offers 

After reading this my understanding is that e12 creates flatter response with better separation. Am I correct?

 

[TheoS53]

After reading this my understanding is that e12 creates flatter response with better separation. Am I correct?

Correct, but in terms of flatness it does become a bit flatter, but not a night and day difference

 

[aangen]

Please compare the sound of an X3 II with the sound of the original X3.
(I'm curious)
I currently have an X3 and an X5 (strapped to an E12DIY).
I am unlikely to pickup the X3 II as I prefer the pushbutton interface of the original X3.
I also LOVE the sound of it.
(But I am curious)

 

[Mr Trev]

  Please compare the sound of an X3 II with the sound of the original X3.
(I'm curious)
I currently have an X3 and an X5 (strapped to an E12DIY).
I am unlikely to pickup the X3 II as I prefer the pushbutton interface of the original X3.
I also LOVE the sound of it.
(But I am curious)

I've been waiting for that comparison myself.

 

[Mr Trev]

@Joe Bloggs @JamesFiiO
 
Is there any chance we'll see a new version of the litegui tool? I'm sure plenty of the modders would like to have a simulator, and now that all units pretty much have the same gui, it would make sense to get a newer version 

 

[Ultrainferno]

My review with comparisons will be online on thursday

 

[Skullbox]

It's really difficult to try and quantify something like that. You might prefer the warmer sound of the X3 2nd gen as a stand alone....But personally, I prefer a sound as flat as possible. With the X3 2nd gen + e12 you wont get a flat response..but considering the type of sound sig that I prefer, I would still happily take the X3 gen 2 + e12 purely for the improvement in instrument separation that the e12 gives, and the buttery smoothness that the X3 2nd gen offers 

Many here talk about the E12... Is E12A a better match for X3K ? Is E12 better than the new E12A ? Is a huge diff btw the 2 units ? I think it is released awile ago! Is both delivers the same signature ?

Perso, I will go with E12A for IEM


http://www.head-fi.org/t/737615/new-fiio-e12a-for-iems

 

[bruce1967]

 

@ TheoS53 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 

Thanks for the review. Very well done!

 

[Brooko]

@Skullbox
 
Why would you want to add another amp?  What headphones are you driving?

 

[jamato8]

  Please compare the sound of an X3 II with the sound of the original X3.
(I'm curious)
I currently have an X3 and an X5 (strapped to an E12DIY).
I am unlikely to pickup the X3 II as I prefer the pushbutton interface of the original X3.
I also LOVE the sound of it.
(But I am curious)

To me, the sound of the X3 G2 better defines the music. There is more separation to instruments and more acoustical space noted. Dynamics are improved some  and bass definition, though the bass could be improved more but at this level it does very well. The UI with the new case is very easy, and for me, much nicer to use when compared to the X3. 

 

[Skullbox]

@Skullbox


Why would you want to add another amp?  What headphones are you driving?

Ask TheoS53. After reading here, and on E12A amp, many mention all the advantage using an amp with X3. It anhence sound sig, separation! E12A is for IEM
.... just read some thread!!! First, I will wait to get the DAP, and next I will see if it need a second amp or not!