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The WA6 does not bump the ES3X bass or extend it more than the TOTL portable amps. I have not tried the WA22 prototype loaner or EC ZDT with the ES3X yet. The Head-direct HiFiMan EF2 I have tried with ES3X and it was nice, but I forget what the exact results were because I had so many IEM that I tried with it around the same time for my EF2 review.
Originally Posted by Rdr. Seraphim /img/forum/go_quote.gif Glad you pushed 'im Larry. I agree that more posts will flesh out a better picture of the characteristics of these top tier IEMs. Bluto's got a discerning ear, that's apparent. I was, maybe, leaving some leeway for additional comments I knew would come. I'm not sure if the folks in the JH thread are following the ES3X thread, but passion is abounding, much as it is here! However, nothing I've read so far has moved me onto the diving board. Reading between the lines in some of the posts, there seems to be a hint of reservation re the midrange. I think the folks at Westone get a lot of input from musicians, which probably explains their continued success. Interestingly, my loudspeakers were designed by a musician (with an engineering background) as well. BTW, I now have several hundred hours on my Pico/ES3X combination. I have to say, things have mellowed to an extent that I find the synergy pretty remarkable. I'm not sure which has mellowed more, the ES3X or the Pico, but the highs seem to have been set free. They are more relaxed, more natural. This is especially apparent on cymbals and violin. If there was an area that I might tweak a tiny bit, it would be the bass. Not the mid-bass which is as close to perfection as I've heard. Rather, it's the sub-woofer terrain, say the 25Hz - 40Hz range. I have the DNA Sonnett on it's way, and I'm hoping that it will provide a different perspective. What is your experience using the ES3X with your reference amps? I'm especially interested in the Woo products. |
The WA6 does not bump the ES3X bass or extend it more than the TOTL portable amps. I have not tried the WA22 prototype loaner or EC ZDT with the ES3X yet. The Head-direct HiFiMan EF2 I have tried with ES3X and it was nice, but I forget what the exact results were because I had so many IEM that I tried with it around the same time for my EF2 review.