Pass Labs xa-25 vs FW J2

I'm wondering what " Magic " the xa-25 offers that the J2 doesn't ?

aside from the power factor - J2 - 25W / 8 ohm , 12.5 / 4ohm

xa-25 25w++ / 8ohm & 50w / 4 ohm .

both are running pure class A ? not familiar with the topography & design of either .

most important is how are the Different Sounding / Same sounding ?

mfm2205-31-2023 1:05pm

audiojan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 404 posts 05-31-2023 at 02:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They sound quite different... the XA25 is more transparent and accurate, whereas the J2 has more romantic bloom. Neither is one wrong, just two different "flavors". I definitely preferred the J2 when I listened to them. Sound more like live music and less "HiFi"
mfm22 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22 posts 05-31-2023 at 04:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks , I had that feeling from the reviews on the 2 . I have the J2 & very happy with it . I know the general consensus is to find speakers 7 build system around them but I'll build around the J2 !