CoiL
Member of the Trade: Wood Audio Accessories & Modifications
No. Spent A LOT of time reading about possible contenders and hearing out recommendations. Q701 was one of them and glad I didn`t buy them, X1 is perfect for meIf I would have to choose again, then would take X2 for sure.
I only asked this because I know you have the x1 and have been looking and reading about the x2 and q701 and can't decide between the two ,I do like a good wide open soundstage then again I like base too so I'm stuck beetween a rock and a hard place so my question is does the x1 or x2 in your eyes have that immersive quality and that mmmm factor .
There are few things You should question from Yourself imo:
1) Do You prefer more stretched into width soundstage (middle point of soundstage more intimate and "inside" Your head - Q701) or more depth towards front (middle point of soundstage more distant and "outside" of Your head - X1(littlebit larger(deeper) soundstage) / X2). Some ppl can perceive latter as "hollow" and it depends on taste.
2) Are Your ears sensitive to highs and brighter signature? X1/X2 are leaned littlebit to warm side and have smoother presentation, also very involving bass (X1 is littlebit more bass emphasized but with proper matching amp/dac can even out).
3) What is Your head size and do You have problems with weight?
I think that Q701 would probably suit better for more analytical listener and X1/X2 for just enjoying music (while still being able of "analytical").