Wellhellob t1_iuhfv1z wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:07 AM

Reply to comment by N0TaC0PP in Edition XS review (vs LCD-X, HE6se V2, Bathys + EQ) by hurtyewh

XS to Arya Stealth:

More controlled but more punchy and dynamic bass. Controlled as in it's more fast, precise and doesn't linger. XS's bass softer and looser, little bigger and wilder. The amount is same i think but delivery different.

More concentrated soundstage. More immersive and closer with more precise imaging. Overall more aggressive and engaging sound.

Excellent separation, detail, technicalities. Easy upgrade here

Less treble but i must say the treble little more offensive on Arya SE than XS. XS have more treble but it's softer, gentler.

Way better build, way better overall fit but more clamp force.

Way better timbre.

More physical and fuller sound.

N0TaC0PP t1_iui1nf5 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:22 PM

thanks for the info!

How does the bass EQ compared to the XS?

I usually add a bass shelf and bass filter with +6db of bass or sub-bass(depending on song). I find the XS get muffled with too much bass. The LCD-X can EQ much further while keeping the bass clean and impactful.

I will probably buy the Arya SE off amazon to compare to the XS.

Wellhellob t1_iuij6kk wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Arya SE sound sharper, incisive overall. XS can be ''blobby'.

You can eq as much as you want but i don't know how is LCD X.