Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Portable Headphone Amps › FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded)
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded) - Page 32

post #466 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by ClieOS View Post

Here is a new spectrum I made and here is the 101:

SigmaTel is the build-in soundcard on my Dell XPS420, and it is the baseline used on all the measurement.
It would be interesting to see plots with the soundcard measurements subtracted, as well as results with e.g. a 100 Ohm load.

Gear mentioned in this thread:

FiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier
post #467 of 1733
ive looked at a few pages and could not find anything about my question, sorry if it was already asked.

would this amp be decent for driving a pair of grado 325i? it seems most of the reviews used earbud style headphones
post #468 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by gasstronamicle View Post
ive looked at a few pages and could not find anything about my question, sorry if it was already asked.

would this amp be decent for driving a pair of grado 325i? it seems most of the reviews used earbud style headphones
That's because the Fiio amps are made for portability?
post #469 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alai View Post
That's because the Fiio amps are made for portability?
i think most portable amps are made to be portable
post #470 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alai View Post
That's because the Fiio amps are made for extreme portability?
Corrected
post #471 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baines93 View Post
Corrected
the xin has a uber mini amp too, and from what ive read its amazing, so small size doesnt mean it cant power big headphones. im still curious as to how these do with grado's is any one can offer their opinion. (especially the 325i).
post #472 of 1733
So where can I buy one?
post #473 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by gasstronamicle View Post
the xin has a uber mini amp too, and from what ive read its amazing, so small size doesnt mean it cant power big headphones. im still curious as to how these do with grado's is any one can offer their opinion. (especially the 325i).
It sounds better i'm sure, but costs at least 10x more, is bigger, and the lead time is 12months, if you are lucky.


@ B.Dylan, it is not for sale yet. Any week now though it should be available.
post #474 of 1733
Hopefully I can get some help from people who have a demo unit or people who have used the E3. I'm interested in the E5 because I need a cheap amp to help boost the anemic volume out of the jack in the back of my PC that can be used with headphones. Now, the portability aspect is not something I need since I will be primarily using it with my PC, though it is nice. So my question is this. How does the quality of these amplifiers compare with some of the other cheapies? Like the Boostaroo? Amazon.com: Boostaroo Portable Audio Amplifier/Splitter: Electronics Or the Behringer MicroAmp HA400? Amazon.com: Behringer MicroAmp HA400 Ultra-Compact 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier: Electronics Also keep in mind that I don't need the splitter function of those other 2 cheapies.

So would those 2 that are already released be worth it? Or is it worth waiting for the E5? Thanks!
post #475 of 1733
I think an E3 would do the trick. Save the hassle of having another volume control to balance for best sound quality (eg. 80% vol on E5 and 60% on soundcard.)

However the USB rechargeable in-built battery and extra shielding would be a pro of the E5 for your use.

Matt
post #476 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baines93 View Post


@ B.Dylan, it is not for sale yet. Any week now though it should be available.
Oh I see thanks!
post #477 of 1733
Dealextreme will be the best place to buy from, and should be there a few days after release (or less!)

Free worldwide shipping too (in 2weeks =\)
post #478 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baines93 View Post
Dealextreme will be the best place to buy from, and should be there a few days after release (or less!)

Free worldwide shipping too (in 2weeks =\)
Are there prices already ?
post #479 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by japc View Post
Are there prices already ?
its been stated that it will be under 20 dollars, also if you dont mind me asking how is the sr-80 and e3?
post #480 of 1733
Quote:
Originally Posted by gasstronamicle View Post
its been stated that it will be under 20 dollars, also if you dont mind me asking how is the sr-80 and e3?
It benefits from the bass boost And the sound gets a bit more detailed.
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Portable Headphone Amps

Gear mentioned in this thread:

FiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier
Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Portable Headphone Amps › FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded)