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Jul 29, 2014 at 2:05 AM Post #11,836 of 17,484
I will say you will find the X3 sound better than your existing setup.
 
Jul 29, 2014 at 1:09 PM Post #11,840 of 17,484
I just ordered an X3 off of Amazon. I really enjoyed the house sound of Fiio, plus I like having the eq options, bass and treble. Curious to see how this compares to my zx1, which I love, just hate the EQ as its not very effective. I love bass, which is another reason I went with the X3.Very curious to see how it pairs with my Ref1,id like to get some additional bass out of them.
 
Jul 29, 2014 at 2:13 PM Post #11,841 of 17,484
I think the combination headphone, player makes the final signature
The shure srh 840 I have has flat with a little warm signature, the x3 has a warm signature. But what I get is very low bass not prominent, maybe a little recessed, mids are great, highs good not to bright, sound seems a bit muffled lack of extension, anyway the whole sound has good definition and clarity, and good soundstage with weak bass less than necessary sometimes.
I like the sound I have, with this combination, classic and jazz are great, electronic loose big part of the bass.bass and treble controls responds good without causing distortion.
Anyway these are my findings, sure with a different headphone changes alot.
 
Jul 29, 2014 at 2:24 PM Post #11,842 of 17,484
pituky said:
I think the combination headphone, player makes the final signature
The shure srh 840 I have has flat with a little warm signature, the x3 has a warm signature. But what I get is very low bass not prominent, maybe a little recessed, mids are great, highs good not to bright, sound seems a bit muffled lack of extension, anyway the whole sound has good definition and clarity, and good soundstage with weak bass less than necessary sometimes.
I like the sound I have, with this combination, classic and jazz are great, electronic loose big part of the bass.bass and treble controls responds good without causing distortion.
Anyway these are my findings, sure with a different headphone changes alot.
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Thanks, you're making it real tempting.
 
Jul 29, 2014 at 2:33 PM Post #11,843 of 17,484
zman2k2 said:
 
pituky said:
  Not sure about the warmer, I have a headphone with warmer signature and on the X3, I do not feel it warm at all...
On the Mac headphone out, yes the headphones are warm as expected.
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How would you describe the sound?  Remember, I'm coming from an iPod and an E17, so that's my reference.
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I had the E17 and used it with my iPhone 5 (similar audio circuitry as the iPod) and found it warmer but also more detailed when using the E17 as the DAC. I haven't been able to use my X3 as a DAC with my iPhone but it really isn't necessary - the X3 does a great job on its own and is very close in sonic signature to the E17 (they use very similar audio output circuits as mentioned by Fiio). I was happy enough with the X3 that I sold my E17 (and companion E9 desktop amp) to a friend, who now is looking at the X5. I too looked at the X5 but it has a more neutral signature and isn't quite as nice of a match with my HD800s, HE-560s and SE-530s, so I'm staying with the X3. I think you'll find it quite enjoyable.
 
Dale
 
Jul 29, 2014 at 2:37 PM Post #11,844 of 17,484
zman2k2 said:
  Thanks, you're making it real tempting.
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Here is the link for you from the Headphone Bar in Vancouver with free shipping!
 
http://www.headphonebar.com/fiio-x3/
 
Just add it to the cart... 
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Jul 29, 2014 at 3:04 PM Post #11,845 of 17,484
Jul 29, 2014 at 4:59 PM Post #11,848 of 17,484
That combo sounds quite good. The DN-K is quite versatile, and the X3 certainly doesn't hold it back. It's a very enjoyable combo for classical, and handles rock rather well.
 
Jul 29, 2014 at 4:59 PM Post #11,849 of 17,484
zman2k2 said:
  haha, no kidding.  I'm almost over the edge.  Still have a few things to consider.  I actually just got PM'd by a member, who lives in town, has an X3, and is willing to let me try it.  Just trying to nail down some details.
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You are not going to regret, having such Audio Quality on a portable device, is priceless !!
 
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