BigLorry t1_j2730x3 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:59 AM

Reply to comment by Desertshark42 in Bought Hifiman Edition XS and not really impressed by GhoZsK

Someone else has already shown his amp is more than enough to drive them.

If he’a blatantly unimpressed by them when properly driven, it’s almost certain something as minuscule as a different amp or dac is not going to change that. The slightest of changes maybe sure, but it certainly won’t be night and day, as it seems it would need to be for OP to find it worth it.

Desertshark42 t1_j273whl wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:06 AM

Yea well didn’t see someone mention anything when I posted my comment. And it’s not unheard of that some people will hear different things with different amps and DACs. There could be an issue with his current setup. Maybe the amp/DAC he used was fried, maybe the headphones themselves were used and have a QC issue. OP didn’t specify whether it was new or used. I stand by my comment, try another amp/DAC bud. If it’s still sounding like shit, well then at least you tried other possible solutions before giving up rather then to just exchange a sub $500 headphone.

GhoZsK OP t1_j2782vw wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:37 AM

The K3 is fine. No noticeable noise floor or weird noises at 60-80% on balanced output. Bass boost is clear. I bought the XS new for like $400. (I said $500 as reference price). Maybe i just had high expectations due the reviews and comments, But it's definetly better than m50x, like... everything. bass extension, mids, highs, soundstage, comfort. the sibilance and bright is gone compared with what i feel on m50x. But i think was just that. too high expectation.

Exact3 t1_j27lmtj wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:32 AM

This is the problem with this hobby; it's extremely subjective.

Some people can't tell a difference between a $100 pair and a $1000 pair and some can tell the differences between different amps.

If they're not worth it to you, returning them or selling them would be my advice.

Desertshark42 t1_j2747qt wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:08 AM

Also. Never said his amp wasn’t enough to drive, lol. Options my man. I’d exhaust all possible options before giving up. Or do just that