[Dobrescu George]

A really great combination for someone into bass is to get a Fiio A5 portable amplifier and the Sennheiser HD 650. That will do you better than any of the fans you've mentioned.

But the question was about a headphone, not an AMP, no?

For the best bass headphone in that price range, I honestly nominate Meze 99 Classics.

I used to use Ultrasone Dj 1 Pro before, but Meze 99 Classics surpasses them in too many aspects to consider DJ1P anymore.

 

[maniac2003]

I like it when competition is fierce!

Makes things interesting for us buyers!

The more competition, the fiercer, the better it is for consumers, no?

Not always. Consequence could also be that companies start developing new devices without optimizing the released devices first. Because we as a consumer, most of the time, want the latest and greatest regardless if the device somewhat buggy or not.

 

[javre76]

Question: I am thinking of setting up something like this:

1) Pi 3 with wired keyboard and mouse
2) amp
3) Monitor
4) Powered USB Dock with Portable HD where all my music is
5) X3II used as a DAC
6) HD-600 Headphones

Anyone has any experience with something like this? Can this work? how Linux behave with the X3 as a DAC?

Any input will be appreciated.

 

[Dobrescu George]

Question: I am thinking of setting up something like this:

1) Pi 3 with wired keyboard and mouse
2) amp
3) Monitor
4) Powered USB Dock with Portable HD where all my music is
5) X3II used as a DAC
6) HD-600 Headphones

Anyone has any experience with something like this? Can this work? how Linux behave with the X3 as a DAC?

Any input will be appreciated.

Connect X3ii to the computer / laptop, not to a powered USB DOC as it might cause some stability problems. Experience dictates that it is better to not be connected to a USB powered hub.

 

[Mr Trev]

Question: I am thinking of setting up something like this:

1) Pi 3 with wired keyboard and mouse
2) amp
3) Monitor
4) Powered USB Dock with Portable HD where all my music is
5) X3II used as a DAC
6) HD-600 Headphones

Anyone has any experience with something like this? Can this work? how Linux behave with the X3 as a DAC?

Any input will be appreciated.

I have a first gen X3 hooked up to a DAPhile server. Not a single problem connecting. Also tried it with Mint, worked great too

 

[javre76]

I have a first gen X3 hooked up to a DAPhile server. Not a single problem connecting. Also tried it with Mint, worked great too

That is exactly what I needed to know, I am giving it a try. I have a small space in my basement that would like to use as a "private listening area".

 

[Blazer39]

i really want Fiio to announce Fiio x3 3rd gen soon...im soo tempted to buy Cayin n3 now..but i have feeling Fiio would release something better at that price range

If they would just give a hint

 

[FiiO]

i really want Fiio to announce Fiio x3 3rd gen soon...im soo tempted to buy Cayin n3 now..but i have feeling Fiio would release something better at that price range

If they would just give a hint

Dear friend,

Thank you for the support to us! Stay tuned!

Best regards

 

[JWolf]

Question: I am thinking of setting up something like this:

1) Pi 3 with wired keyboard and mouse
2) amp
3) Monitor
4) Powered USB Dock with Portable HD where all my music is
5) X3II used as a DAC
6) HD-600 Headphones

Anyone has any experience with something like this? Can this work? how Linux behave with the X3 as a DAC?

Any input will be appreciated.

I have no idea how the X3II works with Linux, but I can say don't get the HD 600. Get the HD 650 instead. Awesome cans. I have the HD 6xx (same as the HD 650) and I love them. The AMP I am using is the Fiio K5 which fits very nicely with the X3II.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I have no idea how the X3II works with Linux, but I can say don't get the HD 600. Get the HD 650 instead. Awesome cans. I have the HD 6xx (same as the HD 650) and I love them. The AMP I am using is the Fiio K5 which fits very nicely with the X3II.

I kindly disagree here, I love HD600 but dislike HD650 and I am both a bass head and a I love treble, HD600 simply sounds more natural / refined to my ears.

The best advice is to tell somebody to test both, it helps much more than our recommendation since everyone has a different ear shape and expectations / tastes.

 

[javre76]

I kindly disagree here, I love HD600 but dislike HD650 and I am both a bass head and a I love treble, HD600 simply sounds more natural / refined to my ears.

The best advice is to tell somebody to test both, it helps much more than our recommendation since everyone has a different ear shape and expectations / tastes.

Do not worry, I already made my mind, but thank you both for your suggestions.

 

[bruce1967]

I wonder when the X3 3rd Gen will be announced. I read somewhere it would be out this year.

 

[BunchOfAtoms]

I wonder when the X3 3rd Gen will be announced. I read somewhere it would be out this year.

http://fiio.me/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=41841

That's all we know, I guess.

 

[bruce1967]

http://fiio.me/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=41841

That's all we know, I guess.

It seems that they are working on it at least..not much information out there about it. Thanks for that though!

 

[fbarberis]

Hi! Can someone confirm if the X3II can work as a DAC for the Samsung Galaxy S7 via USB OTG? I would like to use it this way for streaming services.