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BadSeedTech
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May 11, 2021
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Mikrot
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May 13, 2021
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BadSeedTechOf course everybody should trust blogger who got headphones for free as commercial for increase selling.
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Artismo
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May 14, 2021
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BadSeedTech“These are rated slightly more efficient as well...”
You mean the 4XX?
4XX top, X4 bottom
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CrimsonRoyal
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May 15, 2021
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MikrotI mean one would traditionally think that yea, but BadSeedTech is one of my regular go to's when it comes down to tech reviews because of his unbiased opinions. There have been countless products he's received from companies for free and tore into. Not to mention every product I've pulled the trigger on that he's reviewed, I haven't regretted purchasing any of them despite some of the cons he's warned veiwers about. Let it also be mentioned that he constantly criticizes Drop products for their shortcomings such as their signature keyboards.
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twovlads
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May 15, 2021
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BadSeedTechWhich headphones would you recommend for electronic music (House, dnb)? HE-X4, HE-4XX or HD58X ?
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CrimsonRoyal
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twovladsI'll toss in my two cents here while I'm around. Personally, I don't think you'd be upset with any of those headphones for house and DNB. However, If I had to to choose one I'd go with the HD58X. Between the HE-X4 and my HD6XX's, I'd choose the HD6XX's for that genre because of their slightly punchier bass. The HD58X's have better bass response than the HD6XX's, so that's my rationale.
But I also will mention that you could spend a little extra and get the Meze Noir's. They're closed back, so naturally they will hold in better bass response versus any closed back. They're also apparently comfy and generally all around great headphones for high end casual listening. They're my next buy.
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Mikrot🤷♂️ Sorry for your trust issues. I know a plethora of other reviewers who are just as big or bigger who have biased opinions. Sure it’s for selling the product too, I believe that’s how marketing works? I can see you’re not a business major. But hey, I’ll be happy with my products, you be happy with yours. This isn’t Twitter, no need to call people out for whatever you THINK about them.
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Overview: Its based on the HE-4XX which remains one of my personal favorite headphones and one I normally recommend - with the caveat that there's a lot of competition around that $200 mark ($180). The X4 shares a lot of similarities in build - same yoke system, same round ear cups, same Focus A hybrid pads with the angled design, similar old-style headband system. This has been revised so the slides (at least on my unit) have much higher tension. They're not clicked but they really stay put once they're on and adjusted. I didn't have to fiddle with them as I wore them. I find these to be similar comfort to the 4XX, not as comfortable as the 5XX but the build feels better in hand. Cable: Same split rubberized cable from the 4XX - with the right angle plug. Would have preferred the straight plug of the 5XX. Drivers: Dual magnet this time, similar to 5XX with magnets on both sides of the diaphragm versus the single-sided design of the 4XX. This results in the headphone being about 20 grams heavier (420g) than the 4XX. These are rated slightly more efficient as well at 25 Ohms impedance / 91 dB sensitivity versus 35 Ohms / 93 dB on the 4XX. In practice, I found them very similar to drive. An entry level amp is mandatory to get the most life out of these. Given that they leak sound to such a high degree, I don't recommend them for mobile use anyway. Audio Performance: Versus the 4XX, these come across as more balanced. They have a similar low end - punchy, clean, tonal. The biggest difference is that the high mids are more forward in the mix. This results in a more intimate vocal. Not 6XX intimate but immediately more distinct than the 4XX. The highs are not as dark and a bit more forward. If you love the vocal presentation of the 4XX with its darker highs and more recessed high-mids (more distant, spacy vocal), you may find these to be a bit shouty in the high-mids, particularly at high volume. If you felt the 4XX lacked in this area, these will be a breath of fresh air for you. It feels as if they took the high-mids and highs from the HE-5XX and almost the low end of the 4XX and combined them into one headphone and that's saying a LOT for $129. Outside of the tuning, the sound stage and imaging are very similar, both strong. Not as open feeling as the 5XX, but neither is the 4XX. Gaming: They even handled competitive gaming well, thanks to the wide sound stage and capable imaging. Moreso than the 4XX as the X4 has a natural tuning that's closer to what you'd want for FPS. If you're able to eq them, you'll find even better gaming performance. Conclusion: I much prefer them over the 400SE ($149) - which I perceive as the most neutral of the bunch below the Sundara. The 400SE just comes off a little flat and lifeless for me, lacking the low end energy. Its like the Sundara Lite - same character but not capable of the same level of detail. So again, we come back to $129 and I feel like the X4 is offering up a ton of headphone for that money. I was very pleasantly surprised by these. Plus you’re getting the build quality of the 4XX. That's a statement that may elicit some eyerolls, but again they’ve beefed up the common point of failure. (Worth noting too that I've head my 4XX for nearly two and half years and experienced zero issues with them) They also respond really well to eq'ing, have strong imaging and a nice wide sound stage. The sacrifice you're making at this price point versus something like the Sundara is in detail and speed - two factors that may be lost on someone lacking a deeper experience level with planars. Not much else to say. I like these - they’re a fun headphone with a wide range of applications. Its been a while since I've seen something that's such an easy recommend to the entry-level segment. The HD58X is generally my go to on the dynamic side. The HE-X4 punches clear above its price and makes a fantastic entry point into the world of planar magnetics. Rating: 5/5
Disclaimer: These were sent by Drop for review. I do have an affiliate link with Drop ( https://massdrop.7eer.net/zaxGnM ) No other compensation took place, it doesn't affect anything I have to say about them, and they didn't get to hear, see, or otherwise influence any portion of this review.