[Togril]

I'm just going to use dbpoweramp and convert my flac files to alac, lossless is lossless, and run it out the line level dock connector to my e11. I've tried my mp3's that way and it sounded real good. I just need to convert and re rip some now. I'm sure the X3 has some SQ advantages but I like the classic interface. No perfect answers with audio.

The interface is a big, big deal (at least to me) its also about how you use the device, for example: if one drives (a lot), a fast easily visible interface or easily accessible buttons might be preferable. Rockbox is bloody great, but in all honesty, the classic ipod screen o/s is better for my vision. Thats why I ordered an older gen ebay ipod and the x3.....one will go.
My library is about 50/50 flac and alac.
The only thing I don't like about alac is that it's .m4a, which is also how .acc files can show as. So I am (right now!) in the process of checking all my .m4a files.
No....no perfect answer, but seriously, it (your pod) will still sound really nice, especially through the line level....it's the 21st century right?

T.

 

[droilfade]

Well...after a bit of use I concur on most of the points mentioned on this thread. The interface sucks...lol. I have to look online for most of the things I need to do e.g.creating playlists. Nothing much you can do in terms of EQ as far as I have seen, just bass and treble. Definitely needs some getting used to. 
 
But, the sound out of this thing is pretty amazing. I did audition the classic before going for the x3 and I think the sound out of X3 is more lively and is well defined. Even with my PX 200 this thing sounds amazing and listening to Chesky's Binaural album is a pleasure.  

 

[Mmet]

Now i am using x3 with bass -2 & -4  .....it is much clearer to my ears that way and still has a nice amount of bass 

 

[bowei006]

Now i am using x3 with bass -2 & -4  .....it is much clearer to my ears that way and still has a nice amount of bass 

Wow. You must not like wub wub wub?

But I feel ya. In ideal situations where im critically listening, a -2dB bass is good. But on the go.....

 

[Lifted Andreas]

Wow. You must not like wub wub wub?

But I feel ya. In ideal situations where im critically listening, a -2dB bass is good. But on the go.....

 
Yeah, plus outside the bass quantity diminishes slightly anyways because of all ambient noise. Of course that depends on what headphones/IEMs you use.

 

[Mmet]

Wow. You must not like wub wub wub?

But I feel ya. In ideal situations where im critically listening, a -2dB bass is good. But on the go.....

yep ..... i also wondering .....is it possible with the future update to be able to save the bass & treble presets ?? 
and even could change the bass & treble hard ware frequencies ?
those to options would be very nice addition 

 

[xaddictionx]

Lol. I'm on +9 bass and it's still not enough.

 

[Mmet]

Lol. I'm on +9 bass and it's still not enough.

what is your headphone ? i use shure se535

 

[Techtard]

Try +10 db bass boost with custom one pros

 

[Mmet]

  Try +10 db bass boost with custom one pros

 

 

[bowei006]

X3 (+10dB) plus E12 (Bass Boost) plus Andes bass boost


Equals Skrillex?

 

[CH23]

X3 (+10dB) plus E12 (Bass Boost) plus Andes bass boost


Equals Skrillex?

Equals SORRY WHAT I COULDN'T HEAR WHAT YOU WERE SAYING

As i mainly use the Grado GR10 IEMs, the warm sound isn't that annoying, as these earphones have less bass than the full sized Grado i've heard. (Except for maybe the 325is)

 

[VXAce]

 
 

 

 
1. remove coaxcial output.
2. cut board.
3. modify balanced socket.
4. connect pure silver cable.
 
I'v connected it to headphone out.
but, I'm going to find balanced out point of dac or line out...
thus, It's not real balanced sound. =)

Now that's cool.

 

[xaddictionx]

what is your headphone ? i use shure se535

Pairing with ASG2.

 

[Mmet]

Pairing with ASG2. 

and not enough bass

 say you are kidding 

 !!! ..... i didn't hear it before but it is triple drivers and the bass driver is dynamic one !! checked the fit ? may be you are used to really heavy bass headphones ?