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06-20-2009, 06:57 AM
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Thank you ClieOs, that was an incredibly helpful article. I plan on getting a s9 direct from Korea so i can use their "full potential" . DFKT, my pmp was actually bought in korea as well, and i think its a korea only model~ so do you think this means that the headphones are at their maximum volume? (there is no distortion)
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06-20-2009, 07:08 PM
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I jsut had a few problems with my E5, the sound was disappearing when I moved the headphone plug.
If anyone is having the same problem with either of the jack plugs on the E5, just take a thin peace of plastic or even a piece of paper.
Open your E5 and put that piece on the female jack plug, it'll press the plug on the board preventing it from moving and ensuring the sound doesn't disappear every time you move your fiio.
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06-20-2009, 07:21 PM
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06-20-2009, 07:44 PM
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I got my E5 on deal extreme when it first came out, they are legit.
Only took 8 days to deliver to france too.
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06-21-2009, 03:49 AM
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1st post!
hey, I just purchased a Fiio E5 in-line amp. I was wondering if anyone has used a pair of Sony MDR-EX300 IEM's??? I am currently using them with my G1 (HTC Google Phone) and I love the sound, just would like a little more low-end and was hoping this would do the trick. I got a cheapo Koss EQ50 at wally-world and it hisses like crazy. The MDR-EX300's have a 16ohm impedance. Should I have a hissing problem??
BTW, love the forum, I'm glad I found it! spent the past 3 solid hours digging around, lol!!
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06-21-2009, 04:03 AM
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Welcome to the show.
I must now warn you that this site will burn a significant hole in your wallet, so use careful discretion when accessorizing your gear, or you might have "too much" equipment and possibilities of how to use it.
I was convinced by the folks here, to not only get a DAP (my NW-HD5 Walkman), but also (more than) a few accessories to go with it, but have some fun and join us in the new venture you are about to take in, and oh yeah, as I always like to say to newbies:
This is your brain:
This is your brain after joining Head-Fi and embracing their/our "sorry about your wallet" lifestyle:
Any questions?
If not, then ENJOY!!!
Peace Out,
Ray Jackson
Head-Fi user ID: BIGHMW
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06-21-2009, 11:45 AM
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Welcome to Head-Fi, sd2649! Ray's warnings are fair; you can see the damage to my bank account in my signature (and I plan to spend at least another $100 within a week)  Nonetheless, it'll be worth it! As long as you're at least somewhat as anal about sound as I am 
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06-22-2009, 05:31 AM
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More impressions- I'm AMAZED at how good my Ultrasone 680s sound with my Thinkpad W500's integrated audio via the E5. This amp makes an otherwise terrible source (noise, distortion) sing. The E5 allows me to use my laptop's Conexant/Analog Devices chip to its fullest and is a must have with this laptop.
This is now my semi-portable rig for when I'm away from my Stello/McIntosh combo. I can't recommend the E5 enough both for starters in this hobby and people like me who have already spent too much and want to cut the spending down a bit.
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Sources: Stello DA100 (via AV-710), Zune HD 32GB, ThinkPad W500 (Conexant/AD CX20561)
Amplification: Rebuilt 60's McIntosh MAC 1500 tube receiver, Meier Audio HeadFive #150, Fiio E5
Headphones: Ultrasone HFI-680, Sennheiser HD-595, Head-Direct RE2, Creative EP-630
Speakers: Energy C-100 (stereo)
Cables: BJC LC-1, Zu Pivot | Power: Tripp Lite Isobar 6 DBS
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My Computers | Feedback | Gone and missed: HD-280, Cowon iAudio X5L (30GB), Kramer modded Koss KSC-75, Zune 80
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06-22-2009, 05:11 PM
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Location: Berlin City
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A newbie question:
My Specs:
iPhone 3G + Koss Porta Pro
Do you think a FiiO will increase the sound quality of my setup?
Maybe some members made some expirients.....
I first recognized it when I listened to the same tracks on iTunes of my laptop and then compared to my 3G there really is a difference especially in bass...
I think thats normal...
But I want my koss to sound like on my laptop or even better...
Is the FiiO E5 my way to go?
sorry for noobness...
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06-23-2009, 06:28 PM
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Location: louisiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisDeeson
A newbie question:
My Specs:
iPhone 3G + Koss Porta Pro
Do you think a FiiO will increase the sound quality of my setup?
Maybe some members made some expirients.....
I first recognized it when I listened to the same tracks on iTunes of my laptop and then compared to my 3G there really is a difference especially in bass...
I think thats normal...
But I want my koss to sound like on my laptop or even better...
Is the FiiO E5 my way to go?
sorry for noobness...
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i'm sure it wouldn't hurt. are your portapros modified?
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06-23-2009, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Berlin City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbarbier
i'm sure it wouldn't hurt. are your portapros modified?
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No they aren't..
I already bought the FiiO E5's
What would be the effect on an amp, if they were modded?
Last edited by ChrisDeeson; 06-23-2009 at 09:49 PM.
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06-26-2009, 06:37 PM
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Any fastest way i can buy this E5 in Brisbane guys ?
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07-03-2009, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr C
I jsut had a few problems with my E5, the sound was disappearing when I moved the headphone plug.
If anyone is having the same problem with either of the jack plugs on the E5, just take a thin peace of plastic or even a piece of paper.
Open your E5 and put that piece on the female jack plug, it'll press the plug on the board preventing it from moving and ensuring the sound doesn't disappear every time you move your fiio.
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Do you mean to put it in the plug itself? Or just outside of the plug?? Sorry I'm just not sure. I'm having the same problem with my input jack. Very annoying that I lose sound when I move around.
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07-03-2009, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South-East - United Kingdom.
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He is saying to dismantle the E5.
Once inside, put a piece if paper on top of the headphone jack (in the E5).
When put back together, the paper and the case will meet, and push the loose jack plug in the E5 down onto the board to make contact.
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Amp's/DAC's: FiiO E1 remote and amp, NuForce Icon Mobile (WTB!). Old receiver fed by an Alien DAC (planned!)-Head-fi Feedback.
Headphones/Speakers: Denon D1001s, NuForce NE-6, Livewires T1 Customs, Sennheiser MX500W, Modded KSC75's, Yuin PK2/PK3/Hisound PAA-1 (soon), Labtec 2.1 Speakers, Passive Bookshelves/Close-range monitors (soon). Last.fm.
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07-13-2009, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Estonia (Tartu, Kohila, Tallinn)
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Got my Fiio e5 today and I got to say I'm quite impressed. The ATH-M50 don't lack bass in the first place IMHO but now they have it even more and I like it  And it seems that SQ got better too compared to just ibook g4->m50.
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