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Jul 20, 2016

Hey guys. I'm trying to decide between this puppy and the Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp Combo drop. The intended purpose would be for gaming and music. Thoughts? Opinions? Much appreciated.

Jul 20, 2016

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cookiesowns

Jul 20, 2016

AlucardWhat headphones are you running ? E5 has some great gaming related features and it doesn't sound horrendous. But it won't come anywhere near the sound quality of say a HA2 or this Dac/Amp.

Jul 20, 2016

Alucard

Jul 21, 2016

cookiesownsI have an assortment of cans from high end Fostex to Sound BlasterX H5. I think you're right though cookie about the sound quality....just needed to hear it I guess.

Jul 21, 2016

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doktor

Jul 22, 2016

AlucardDid not have the E5, bit I like the xduoo for gaming, because you can just add that Bass Boost if Wanted. ( For gaming I just use it aux in to get a little more Bass )
Btw imo this little thing is King with Fidelio X2s. Dunno why, but I love this Duo

Jul 22, 2016

Alucard

Jul 22, 2016

doktorKewl thx doctor! That's great to know. The Fidelio X2s have actually been on my wish list for far too long. I think you just gave me the inspiration to go ahead n' finally pull the trigger on them ;)

Jul 22, 2016

doktor

Jul 22, 2016

AlucardHad the same "Problem" pulled the Trigger this week. I do not regret. Pads are not glued. sound's great to me.

Jul 22, 2016

JoePR31

Aug 25, 2016

AlucardDo it. The X2 are absolutely the best bang for buck headphones out there. I haven't heard anything for under $500 that sounds better. Also, they sound great with the XD-05. The XD-05 sound is quite a bit more refined than the sound I was getting out of the Fiio E18 the I just sold. Edit: The HE400i is now probably the best bang for the buck headphone.

Aug 25, 2016