MIX on HEADPHONES? Get THIS! Topping E2X2 Audio Interface VS Scarlett 2i2

The Topping E2X2 Audio Interface hosts one of the best headphone amplifiers on any audio interface, regardless of price. How does it compare to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen 4? Is this the best audio interface for mixing with headphones?

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Topping E2X2 Audio Interface
00:20 WTF Are Topping?
01:29 Device Specifications
02:35 Why Is This Headphone Amp SO Good?
05:06 Audio Examples
08:30 Thoughts & Analysis

[EdThorne]

What headphones and Interface combo are you using?

[tnahsi]

How is it compared to Motu M2? I've got a Sennheiser HD490Pro and looking for a new audio interface (for mixing/mastering purpose)

[TNThot]

How would this compare to MOTU M2 2x2, especially in the output?

[turbomet]

I've already bought one. My card makes a constant preamp noise at maximum volume even if the microphone and guitar are turned off. Do you know if this is normal?

[milanzeeman]

in what for list would you put this interface meaning what would be below and above this interface in quality

[LesVegasMusic]

Thanks for the heads up on the headphone amp in this little guy. Personally, I'm not in the market for a budget friendly interface but after hearing this comparison, I would recommend the Topping over the Scarlett to anyone who is. Especially for the headphone preamp – which I'll have to take your word for – and I do because I agree with your opinion on the Apollo headphone preamp.

[FatNorthernBigot]

Finally an interface that'll work well with my DT1990's. Thanks for the info. 👍

[Audio-guy]

Got this one based on Julian Krause's review. Cool to see more people recommending it!

[garfieldadamsakaj.stemmons]

thanks for the info!! now I just wanna know what monitors those are behind you... 🌾👀🌾

[ramspencer]

Oit of curiosity And for the sake of those who are using outboard preamps, do you know if the DI input is able to bypass the pres?

I've been interested in something from topping That lets you run some outboard gear through their high end converters....

[JA-dfzq]

Looking at the specifications this review would apply to the E1x2?

[xioneksdot]

Been using my second hand Topping D10S + A50S for a couple years now. Working great so far. Can basically power all my headphones including planars but prolly not for electrostats

Ed, maybe try covering the chifi market for IEMs? Imo chifi has beaten Sennheiser, Audio-Techinica, etc in almost all price ranges including the high end market like with Elysian Acoustics Lab or 7th Acoustics (strictly not chifi, cuz these companies are from Malaysia & Indonesia respectively but close enough haha)

[ndmvmir]

If the microphone is using Bate58a, is there a big difference in the experience of topping e22 and id14?

[faaipdeoaid]

Please do a comparison between this Topping interface and the Audient preamps, maybe the E4X4

[mwaves]

What mic would you recommend to connect with the topping? Or can any mic in particular work 🤔

[gutaninblanco]

Hi im thinking of buying new headphones and interface, im currently using akg k702 and focusrite 2i4 gen2, overal im happy but im filling like i want more detail and more deep and accurate low end so im thinking oh buying neumann ndh30 and my question is scarlett 2i2 gen4 have enough power, or maybe better option is to keep 2i4 gen2 and buy headphones amp for ndh30?

[Frantisek_Valena]

Do E1X2 and E4X4 have similarly good headphone outputs?

[AntonWorks]

Hate the small power-cable going into the PC, so fragile and slippy. :/

[adambluming]

I had the Scarlett 2i2 -- I was always disappointed with the headphone jack (which sounded very thin) when recording guitar. I bought this to replace it and it was instantly a night and day difference. I'd say it's as good as the headphone jack in my Captor a bit better.

[kookaitune]

E2x2 OTG, the successor to E2x2, is now available :)