Have now listened 4-5 hours through the XB10, plus used it to connect to laptop for webinars and skype calls. I still don't have a phone with aptX-HD (but soon will) so my bluetooth is still the regular aptX. Early comments:
The sounds quality compared to Dragonfly Red is surprisingly close. The headphone amp is really good, but some high-end sparkle and 'air' seems to get lost via the wireless. Still, quality sound indeed. When nothing is being played the amp is dead quiet through the two IEMs I have.
Pleasantly surprised how far an Android phone and XB10 stay connected. Better connection than my old Phiaton neckband design.
To my taste the volume increments are too big. One step in either direction either adds or reduces volume too much.
Really wish I had shorter earbud cables. Ideally the XB10 is attached to shirt collar for easy access to the controls, and mic placement for calls. The cable should then only be 30 cm/1 ft. or so. I wonder where to get such cables?
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The sounds quality compared to Dragonfly Red is surprisingly close. The headphone amp is really good, but some high-end sparkle and 'air' seems to get lost via the wireless. Still, quality sound indeed. When nothing is being played the amp is dead quiet through the two IEMs I have.
Pleasantly surprised how far an Android phone and XB10 stay connected. Better connection than my old Phiaton neckband design.
To my taste the volume increments are too big. One step in either direction either adds or reduces volume too much.
Really wish I had shorter earbud cables. Ideally the XB10 is attached to shirt collar for easy access to the controls, and mic placement for calls. The cable should then only be 30 cm/1 ft. or so. I wonder where to get such cables?