[Light - Man]

  I am so sorry for that last half garbled post.  Having slight computer issues, but have them sorted now.
 
The basic thing I was trying to say is that the bass boost on the NX3 is not as strong as the E11 on setting 2, which packs a huge wollop of bass. The NX3 mostly produces bass to my ears in the mid bass region.  It tends to muddy up the sound IMO and so I tend to leave it alone.
 
I would say if you are looking for that huge wollop of bass from a headphone amp then search maybe in forums and on ebay etc for the digizoid Z02 which did just bass mainly to a huge level, or get yourself another e11 if you like the setting 2 for bass and your current one is clapped out.

 
Your posts make good sense to me and are very informative and helpful to people!
 
I also think he is making a mistake by building a setup around a fundamentally flawed headphone.
 
You might let us know how the E12 compares to the NX3.
 
I had the E12A and NX3 as I have said but not at the same time.

 

[TheGiantHogweed]

Your posts make good sense to me and are very informative and helpful to people!

I also think he is making a mistake by building a setup around a fundamentally flawed headphone.

You might let us know how the E12 compares to the NX3.

I had the E12A and NX3 as I have said but not at the same time.

Since I think my headphones sound great when I have an amplifier such as the E11 and the fact that I got the E11 at such a low price, I thought that surely it would be cheaper to get an amplifier that makes my headphones sound the way I want them to compared to buying a new pair of headphones. I am really happy with everything about my headphones other than the fact the bass is just a little quiet and weak. To me, it really isn't worth getting a new pair of headphones considering this issue was so easy to solve when I bought the E11.

From what I have read, it is very hard to get a pair of headphones that have the same open airy soundstage as the Audio Technica ATH-AD700s. By getting A new pair of headphones, I would loose all the things I love about these.

Quite some time ago, I did ask what headphones could be a good replacement for mine and there were not many options if I am wanting the same sort of sound that they have but just with more bass. Espacially for the price I paid. They were under £100.

 

[hay2014]

Thanks light-man!
 
Funny enough I have been backward and forwarding between these two amps on my commute to work so can give a bit of run down for you.
 
I would say that the E12 has more forward mids than the NX3 and that the E12 also has more detail at the top end.
 
The soundstage on the NX3 is definitely wider than the E12, but I like the soundstage on the E12 as the mids are a little more forward.
 
I would also say that the E12 is emerging as my favourite amp out of the two.  I just like the way the music seems to flow out of it and it is definitely more fun in my opinion than the NX3.
 
The NX3 is a good amp though.  It is very non fatiguing too. probably not as 'fun' as the E12,   Though it does feels soothing and easy to listen to for long periods.
 
I would say the bass on the E12 is better.  I really love it.  It has nice impact and weight.
 
I am happy I own both but if I was pushed to give one up, it would be the NX3.  
 
I think the E12 could happily compete with amps that are a hundred dollars more than it.  I know, because I am lucky enough to own some.  the E12 punches above its weight.
 
But for $90 Aud the NX3 is probably the best amp in that price range.  Better than the Fiio A3.
 
Hope this helps

 

[hay2014]

If you love your headphones and you like the setup you had, then I would just search for a replacement E12.  they can be found around for not too much if you put in the effort.  I got a used one not long ago for AUD 60.
 
Good luck!

 

[hay2014]

Since I think my headphones sound great when I have an amplifier such as the E11 and the fact that I got the E11 at such a low price, I thought that surely it would be cheaper to get an amplifier that makes my headphones sound the way I want them to compared to buying a new pair of headphones. I am really happy with everything about my headphones other than the fact the bass is just a little quiet and weak. To me, it really isn't worth getting a new pair of headphones considering this issue was so easy to solve when I bought the E11.

From what I have read, it is very hard to get a pair of headphones that have the same open airy soundstage as the Audio Technica ATH-AD700s. By getting A new pair of headphones, I would loose all the things I love about these.

Quite some time ago, I did ask what headphones could be a good replacement for mine and there were not many options if I am wanting the same sort of sound that they have but just with more bass. Espacially for the price I paid. They were under £100.

f you love your headphones and you like the setup you had, then I would just search for a replacement E11.  they can be found around for not too much if you put in the effort.  I got a used one not long ago for AUD 60.
 
Good luck!

 

[Dexter22]

  f you love your headphones and you like the setup you had, then I would just search for a replacement E11.  they can be found around for not too much if you put in the effort.  I got a used one not long ago for AUD 60.
 
Good luck!

Currently they sell in Germany for 58 €. Seems like a good deal, http://www.ebay.de/itm/Topping-NX3-Stereo-HIFI-Audio-Headphone-Verstarker-Amplifier-Kopfhorerverstarker/381575418529?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D60653da1e10e4d39900f58a4431cc0b0%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D301891920652.... If they are right competition for the E12, then then this is less than half of its price. I have the E12, and I really liked it, though I prefered it to have a wider soundstage. But as someone mentioned, the body to the mids is just huge so it keeps, me forgeting that I always wanted something wider! Did anyone get this from this place I mentioned? By the way E12 here is 149€ in most online shops.

 

[Light - Man]

  Currently they sell in Germany for 58 €. Seems like a good deal, http://www.ebay.de/itm/Topping-NX3-Stereo-HIFI-Audio-Headphone-Verstarker-Amplifier-Kopfhorerverstarker/381575418529?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D60653da1e10e4d39900f58a4431cc0b0%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D301891920652.... If they are right competition for the E12, then then this is less than half of its price. I have the E12, and I really liked it, though I prefered it to have a wider soundstage. But as someone mentioned, the body to the mids is just huge so it keeps, me forgeting that I always wanted something wider! Did anyone get this from this place I mentioned? By the way E12 here is 149€ in most online shops.

 
I had an NX3 and I doubt that the NX3 would be an upgrade on your Fiio E12?

 
However it is a very tempting price and it is a much neater amp than the E12.

 

[hay2014]

  Currently they sell in Germany for 58 €. Seems like a good deal, http://www.ebay.de/itm/Topping-NX3-Stereo-HIFI-Audio-Headphone-Verstarker-Amplifier-Kopfhorerverstarker/381575418529?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D60653da1e10e4d39900f58a4431cc0b0%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D301891920652.... If they are right competition for the E12, then then this is less than half of its price. I have the E12, and I really liked it, though I prefered it to have a wider soundstage. But as someone mentioned, the body to the mids is just huge so it keeps, me forgeting that I always wanted something wider! Did anyone get this from this place I mentioned? By the way E12 here is 149€ in most online shops.

 
 
Hi Dexter22
 
I don't think the NX3 is competition for the E12.  i think the E12 is better in nearly every area, except perhaps for soundstage.  The NX3 has good soundstage and for the money is a good buy, but it is kinda flat in the upper mids and treble region comparative to the E12.  For the money, the NX3 is a good amp... but IMO cannot be compared the E12, which has better fidelity and resolution.

 

[Taggerung]

Question answered earlier.

 

[Decommo]

May I know what the difference among NX1, NX2 and NX3? I understand that NX2 is DAC/AMP combo but the other are pure amp. How does it compare NX1 and NX2 in terms of AMP section? I was going to purchase NX3 but I like clean, transparent SQ so I am more inclined to NX1 but NX2 has DAC combo and prices are not much different between the two so not sure...Is NX2 has same sound sig as NX1? If so, how powerful NX2 against NX1 in terms of output power? Anyone can help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Sulbh]

Can anyone compare NX2 and NX3?

 

[DjBobby]

  May I know what the difference among NX1, NX2 and NX3? I understand that NX2 is DAC/AMP combo but the other are pure amp. How does it compare NX1 and NX2 in terms of AMP section? I was going to purchase NX3 but I like clean, transparent SQ so I am more inclined to NX1 but NX2 has DAC combo and prices are not much different between the two so not sure...Is NX2 has same sound sig as NX1? If so, how powerful NX2 against NX1 in terms of output power? Anyone can help would be greatly appreciated

I've compared once NX1 and NX2 in the NX1 thread post #1887 and post #1889.

 

[Decommo]

 

  May I know what the difference among NX1, NX2 and NX3? I understand that NX2 is DAC/AMP combo but the other are pure amp. How does it compare NX1 and NX2 in terms of AMP section? I was going to purchase NX3 but I like clean, transparent SQ so I am more inclined to NX1 but NX2 has DAC combo and prices are not much different between the two so not sure...Is NX2 has same sound sig as NX1? If so, how powerful NX2 against NX1 in terms of output power? Anyone can help would be greatly appreciated

I've compared once NX1 and NX2 in the NX1 thread post #1887 and post #1889.

 
Thank you very much. It was very helpful. I will get NX2 very soon.

 

[Podster]

   
Thank you very much. It was very helpful. I will get NX2 very soon.

Never tried the NX3 but agree completely with DJBobby on the NX2 as I have both 1 & 2. One will reach a little higher in power output but is noisier than the NX2 which like DJ said is warmer and more analog sounding for me, very refined is how I would put it plus you have the bonus of a very nice little DAC

 
I pretty much use my NX2 with my X3ii all the time as it does not take away any of the X3ii SQ

 
Enjoy your NX2 when it arrives

 

[Sulbh]

Can anyone compare NX2 and NX3.