Would you rather get the sE X1 or sE 2200a II C for male vocals? Price not an issue. Based solely on quality...
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Hey! Ive really never used the sE X1, but I must say that the sE 2200 a II it's really good, and it has gotten great reviews! So I went for that one!
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Hi James, Can you provide me with a little more information on your speaker set-up objective? If you already have a set of A5+ speakers and a subwoofer you have a pretty sweet 2.1 powered system. Two A5+ speakers, a sub and two P4 Passive speakers with a N22 creating a 5.1 system would blow the doors off. Space may or not be an issue for you, but I would go with the A2+s' and if if you're seeking overall better sound either through your speakers or headphones, add a D1 DAC. The sound differential with the DAC (running through a usb) as opposed to the internal sound card is significantly better. Not sure if this helps. If you want to drop me a note relative to your overall objective (music preferences, gaming, room size, etc.) I will respond. My initial reaction in that A2+ would be more than sufficient, give you everything you need and not consume as much space. Again, think hard about adding the DAC from Audioengine.
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Answering with the caveat that everyone is different, what sounds clear and airy to one person may sound over-bright and fatiguing to another. If you can, listen to both before you buy. To me, the se846 sounds much better than the se535 -- I'm not a bass-head, but I like the punch the se846's driver gives the lows. The mids are solid and well-articulated while the high's are smoothed out just enough to take the edge off of them (I listen with the blue "balanced" filters in). To me, the se535 sounds ok bordering on muddy for the lows, decent mids, and with ok highs bordering on tinny. I mentioned the filters -- the se846 comes with a set of three you can remove and replace to suit your ears or music: white "bright", blue "balanced", and black "warm". Bright shifts the response towards the highs (for more analytical listeners), warm shifts the response towards the lows (for the bass-heads). With the se535, you just get the factory tuning. Hope this helps, and happy listening :)
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looking at the other responses I agree that the HRT is good quality, & I have an emotive DAC/Pre-amp also. The reviewer that mentioned the other streamers hit it on the head, when they said listen to the quality of the different services & decide from your ears what you like. This dac is worth the money & shopping is worth your time!!
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I just got the Emotiva XPA-5 to drive M70 fronts, CS2 center, and M60 surrounds. The difference over my Onkyo TX-NR808 is quite amazing! If you're on a budget the XPA-5 is a good choice. If you have a lot more to spend I'd look at Adcom, Sunfire, and Parasound equipment. I haven't listened to them but from what I've read you won't be let down.I still think the Emotiva XPA-5 is one of the most underrated products on the market. For the money, it's an excellent option. 5 year warranty gives peace of mind.
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It is very much wroth the extra $100. The Pro 40 has some great preamps and you'll get two headphone out's. One for you and another for your vocalist.
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I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no complaints other than they are a bit on the expensive side but you get what you pay for! I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no... » Read More I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no complaints other than they are a bit on the expensive side but you get what you pay for! « Show Less
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I am happy with it I still think you need a good subwoofer to go with your system... But I can tell the deeper male voices have better presence... If you could get the center for less than retail I say go for it...
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I would say yes as the Mont Blanc amp is supposed to be fantastic, but I wouldn't buy one just to pair with an X3. The X3's amp is pretty damn solid and I think the difference would be neglagable, unless you're using cans that need a lot of current. Now if you're buying the amp anyways and are going to use it on different devices of course pair it with the X3 ;). I mean the main purpose of the X3 is an awesome sounding all in one device, so you don't have to lug around a seperate amp. I've been the separate amp route and I've spent way, way too much on portable audio stuff - so I appreciate the value and simplicity of the X3. The X3 and a nice mid high end set of iem's is all I need in my portable setup, and my wallet thanks me! Sorry about rambling on lol, there is better sounding gear for sure, but how much do you want to spend and when do you reach the point of deminishing returns? I don't visit sites like head fi anymore, keeps me out of trouble ;) They are always coming out with bigger and better things damn them :)
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for recording definitely. especially for the price. for performing i've never had a problem. one draw could be that it doesn't have an on/off switch, but i actually prefer that. it's a rugged little gem that sounds great. i might suggest that because you're a female vocalist and you feel your "voice is not powerful" you might want to save a little more and get the e935. i hear it's better for female vocals. but who know's.
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I have used both speakers. The X-Pro provides a much better overall sound experience. Bass levels are much richer and the volume level is better than the X2, which has a much thinner overall sound. The X-Pro is physically thicker, so take that into account relative to your helmet. They fit just fine in my AGV Miglia Modular, but not so well in my LS2 Modular. I actually purchased 2 of the Pro's, one for me years ago then and one for my wife. Then I purchased a Honda Goldwing with the Premium Sound System and we no longer need internal speakers, except for use with our Scala Team Set. Now, we just use the small speakers that came with that, which work fine for voice conversations. I have tried several other helmet speakers over the years and I believe that the X-Pro's are the best value out there. As with all of the ones I have used, it is important that your sound source produces enough volume to drive them. For example, my Sansa MP3 and Sony armband radio work great. However, my LG Optimus 9 Android does not produce enough volume with any of them. I tried a couple of different amplifiers, but without much improvement at higher speeds. BTW, I had no quality issues with the X-Pro's in my years of use...thus the purchase of a set for my wife. Then, I traded my VTX 1800F for the Goldwing and now both sets are now stored away!
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I'd like to combine the previous two replies ... You can use the internal pres and phantom, they sound decent on their own. But if you want more tone shaping options, you can also use an external pre (and/or compressor, etc).
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You should get the OU2T Tenor !! It's great for beginners AND pro's. I've only had to tune it once since I got it and I play it almost everyday. It has that cool island look and sound :)
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Better audio, higher price. Take a look at SoundBlaster Roar. You will not regret spending a few minutes on it.
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Unfortunately I don't have much information to help because I'm considering the purchase of the same system. Has your impression changed much from the original post? I enjoy classical music but don't know much about different audio outputs and quality differentiators. Is there a better system at a similar price that you know of? Thanks for any additional thoughts.
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Well Claire, speaking from an Audio Engineer's persepective. The only way you can compare is have them right next to each other. Or have a freakishly good sense of hearing and remembering. I bought these subs 4 years ago and they are still stronger then ever. It's all about your applications. The X's deliver a great amount of power while still retaining the quality of the track you are playing. It's about your Box, amp, crossover points, wiring, amperage. But as far as comparing, everyone has told me that I have the cleanest and loudest system they have heard.If you have any more questions! Ask away! I love answering questions like this! Well Claire, speaking from an Audio Engineer's persepective. The only way you can compare is have them right next to each other. Or have a freakishly good sense of hearing and remembering. I bought these subs 4 years ago and they are still stronger then ever. It's all about your applications. The X's deliver a great amount of power while still retaining the quality of the track you are playing. It's about your Box, amp, crossover points, wiring, amperage. But as far as comparing, everyone has told me that I have the cleanest and loudest system they have heard.If you... » Read More Well Claire, speaking from an Audio Engineer's persepective. The only way you can compare is have them right next to each other. Or have a freakishly good sense of hearing and remembering. I bought these subs 4 years ago and they are still stronger then ever. It's all about your applications. The X's deliver a great amount of power while still retaining the quality of the track you are playing. It's about your Box, amp, crossover points, wiring, amperage. But as far as comparing, everyone has told me that I have the cleanest and loudest system they have heard.If you have any more questions! Ask away! I love answering questions like this! « Show Less
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You'll get a decent vocal sound out of it, but an SM57 will be more versatile for recording instruments, especially guitar amps. Might want to look into a condenser mic instead.