kalo86
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Ok, they are different. That's why you feel a difference, always. It's normal.Both outputs on Sony NW-ZX300
Ok, they are different. That's why you feel a difference, always. It's normal.Both outputs on Sony NW-ZX300
I know that of course.Ok, they are different. That's why you feel a difference, always. It's normal.
And what will be that power more exactly?Give some power to the IE800S to let them shine, trust me.
I really don't have idea because I don't know how much powerful is the AMP8 by iBasso.
This amp is able to supply power to the Sennheiser HD800, therefore it is very good to supply power to the IE800S.
Well, for a balanced cable it is rather lightweight.perhaps that contributes to the perceived discrepancyIE800S are easy to drive IEMs so ZX300 will be more than enough to drive them which makes me think there is something strange with their balanced cables, not giving a full sound like the SE one, at least this is what I hear by using them with a ZX2.
I had the Sony ZX300 and the iBasso (which is more and more powerful) unlocks all the potential of the IE800S. Please try, I will never go back.IE800S are easy to drive IEMs so ZX300 will be more than enough to drive them which makes me think there is something strange with their balanced cables, not giving a full sound like the SE one, at least this is what I hear by using them with a ZX2.
You're entitled to your own opinion ofcourse, but Sony's Walkmans are to many listeners far superior than these iBasso's, which are made by conjoining parts that many manufacturers use. The Sony's are all designed in-house by Sony; amps are their own, connections are their own,... and just having one in your hands and compare it to the iBasso, the quality difference is already blatantly obvious.I had the Sony ZX300 and the iBasso (which is more and more powerful) unlocks all the potential of the IE800S. Please try, I will never go back.
The fact that a DAP has more listeners is one thing. The fact that another DAP sounds better is another thing.You're entitled to your own opinion ofcourse, but Sony's Walkmans are to many listeners far superior than these iBasso's, which are made by conjoining parts that many manufacturers use. The Sony's are all designed in-house by Sony; amps are their own, connections are their own,... and just having one in your hands and compare it to the iBasso, the quality difference is already blatantly obvious.
It's like comparing an Aston Martin (Sony) to a Ford GT (iBasso) imo.
Being satisfied with Sony's sound quality and looking at other audio players on the market, the rest just seems sub-standard by the mere looks of it. I would, in the present day, not consider another DAP manufacturer than Sony.
Having looked at the iBassoDX220, I'm not in the least compelled to try it out.
With Sony players, it's another story. They are alluring.
On topic with the IE800S; these look alluring too. Understated, but once you feel them, it's obvious that these are German quality. As it is obvious that Sony Premium Walkmans are Japanese quality as opposed to Chinese (even though China is progressing)
But every set of ears and eyes is different ofcourse.
Yeah, your experience vastly varies from mine.The fact that a DAP has more listeners is one thing. The fact that another DAP sounds better is another thing.
I used the Sony ZX300 for awhile (1.5 year) and I was satisfied. After trying the iBasso DX220 I was stunned by the totally different soundstage, audio definition and overall quality.
I don't agree with your comments but I totally respect your opinion.
Just for (all) your information: I bought the Sennheiser IE800S when I had the Sony ZX300 and the difference with the DX200 is like night&day. Just my opinion.
Well, the DX220 is no doubt more powerful than ZX300 but the size, battery life and sluggish UI are deal breakers for me.I had the Sony ZX300 and the iBasso (which is more and more powerful) unlocks all the potential of the IE800S. Please try, I will never go back.
Well, the DX220 is no doubt more powerful than ZX300 but the size, battery life and sluggish UI are deal breakers for me.
But I'm really curious if the lack of power is causing the difference between balanced cables and the SE one.
So, with Amp8, you're getting a fuller sound with the 4.4mm cable vs the 3.5mm one?