Latest Thread Images

Have Fiio E7, should I buy the E9 combo?
Mar 21, 2011 at 2:47 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 9
DrHouse

DrHouse

100+ Head-Fier
Joined
Feb 7, 2011
Posts
273
Likes
12
As the title says, I have the E7 and am wondering if the E9 would be worth the add on.
 
I will be running mainly the sennheiser HD598 from it. Am looking at paying £90 for the E9.
 
Anyone have experience with this combo?
 
 
Mar 21, 2011 at 3:33 PM Post #2 of 9

 
"Use the search Luke"
 
Mar 21, 2011 at 4:25 PM Post #3 of 9
Point taken for the future. 
 
Croozer, considering you have titled yourself as owning this, I have read that it sounds more cold/neutral than the E7 alone. to what extent?
 
 
Mar 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM Post #4 of 9
Mar 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM Post #5 of 9
Quote:
drhouse said:
 
 
I have read that it sounds more cold/neutral than the E7 alone.
 
Click to expand...
 
The E9 is a neutral amp and it sounds very good, it has a lot more power than the E7 and it is definitely a worthwhile addition.
 

 
 
Mar 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM Post #6 of 9
No, colder and more neutral, I wouldn't agree. I was using the E7 alone at work with my Usone 900's and it was a great improvement (of course) over the craptop's sound output. But adding the E9 brings it into audiophile territory. Much more clarity, bass impact, etc. You need great phones of course for it to be worthwhile, but the versatility of having the E7 for on the go, and the combo with E9 for an audiophile setup you can leave on your desk and not just die if it were stolen, are well worth the cost.
 
Mar 24, 2011 at 2:04 PM Post #7 of 9


Quote:
sferic said:
No, colder and more neutral, I wouldn't agree. I was using the E7 alone at work with my Usone 900's and it was a great improvement (of course) over the craptop's sound output. But adding the E9 brings it into audiophile territory. Much more clarity, bass impact, etc. You need great phones of course for it to be worthwhile, but the versatility of having the E7 for on the go, and the combo with E9 for an audiophile setup you can leave on your desk and not just die if it were stolen, are well worth the cost.
Click to expand...



That's an interesting point!
 
I've just placed an order for the (now discontinued) PRO 2500's (the open version of the 750 I believe) and was wondering whether to get the E7 or the E7 and E9.
 
I think I may get both.
 
Mar 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM Post #8 of 9
Yes!
biggrin.gif

 
Mar 25, 2011 at 12:06 AM Post #9 of 9
I was going to order just E7 but then I thought what the hell, ordered E9 together. I am SO glad that I did that. E7 DAC does an excellent job replacing the crappy on-board sound card's DAC but amping wise it's not going to wow you. The biggest benefit I hear from E9 is the bottom end, solid, tight, and strong (PRO 900 & D7000). If you're using a computer as a source you will love the combo.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)
Back
Top