So I own Sennheiser HD380 and even though it's only 52 Ohm and I think about 110 db sensitivity, I am happy with the sound. It's loud enough. I use mostly iPhone5 as source.   Now ... people that buy FiiO E12, Fiio E10 and other small AMPs just rave about how they 32-52 ohm headphones started...

I bit the bullet and got the HD 380s (54Ω), I've given them some time to burn in and I like the neutrality of their sound. They sound a lot better than the cheap headphones I was using  before, but being a newbie to this world of audio gear my inexperience with the accessories make it hard for...

So it's been a while since I last posted on here and the main reason has been the arrival of my V-Moda M-100's which really concluded my search for the perfect set of headphones (for me) and at the time which was 6-8 months ago my primary music listening device was my Dell Laptop for which I...

so I have had my m-duo's for almost a week now and am wanting to get a amp for them next month.  its going with a 4g nano.  what I would like is something that would bring the mids up a bit.  as of now I have to crank them a bit to bring the vocals up when there is a lot in certain songs.  as...

I'm about to purchase a windows 8.1 tablet... Which of these would work? I have akg q701,senn hd 518, and about to purchase Shure srh840. I realize the e12 doesn't have a dac.

Hello everyone, this is my fist post on Head-fi, but i have been lurking around for about a year now. i don't know why i didn't bother to make an account after all this time but i have now, and i have a question.   The question, as stated in the title is: what headphones should i get to go...

 Im getting a pair of T1s soon after a very long layoff into the high end foray.  Any how I was wondering if someone could suggest a portable amp for the T1s. this will be for mostly computer based audio, as I am getting a Speedball Crack but that will be tied to my SCD-555es. I know it will be...

Hi guys   Planning to buy the Audeze LCD-2 this week along with the Fiio X3 Player.   What i want is an amp that will fit in my pocket and that will not be too much bigger than the X3 Player. Willing to spend up to around the $300 max if possible.   I don't need to have the best sound ever...

I have an Ipod Touch 4G and would like to know which would sound better with a line out cable. Default sq from the touch was pretty awful but using the EQU app it sounds far better. The sound still feels quite cold and reading "Dale's" review of the Fiio E12 on Amazon he says that the E12 brings...

Within the last three days, I have received a FiiO X3 and an E12.  Neither of these units work.  The X3 does not recognize the MicroSD card, either for the purposes of updating the firmware or for reading music on the card.  (I know that perform the FW update, the card must be blank, other than...

Like the title says I am unsure if this set up will work well having no prior audiophile experience. Some reviews say that the pairing works fine others say that it is a whisper with the e17. (The E17 is a higher class model than the E12 so the Mont Blanc could only fair worse, right?) I do...

I just ordered a pair of Mad Dogs after trying them out yesterday and now I'm looking for a portable amp to go with them! I mainly listen to my iPhone/laptop as a source on the train or at my school library so portability is important. I'm looking at the $150 range but I could stretch it a...

You can really notice the E12s uneven frequency response, with a slight grade at ~ 1 kHz. Measurements are with 33 ohm loads and with line-in level ~ 1.0Vp and gain adjusted to get ~ 2.5Vpeak headphone output:   http://www.jensign.com/FiiOE17/RMAA/CompareE17E12/Compare_E17_E12.htm

I've just realized that when I use my FiiO E12, the sound channels are inverted. Left comes from the right and right from the left.   Does my unit have an issue or is this something about the E12?   AD900X > FiiO E12 > Xonar DGX

Just got some SR80i (32 ohms) and connect them to an iPhone or an iMac (maybe 50/50 usage). I'm tempted to get a headphone amp and it looks like Fiio is a good brand in the under $200 cateogory.   Based on these considerations, would you recommend a particular amp?    At present, I've...

I'm on a budget but want to get some Senn HD600's. I'm not so nieve to believe I don't need an amp with a little power, but I'm realistic to know I can't spend more than $200 on an amp. I currently have a Fiio E10, but would this be enough. I know Fiio is cheap so how about the new E12 or the...

Just purchased Fiio E12 amp and E17 DAC to power my Senn HD600s. Have seen several references to docking the E17 with the E09K, nothing on pairing the E17with the E12. From what I've read, the E17 would be underpowered to push the HD600s, so I was hoping I could pair them up. Thanks,

Hey guys, i was thinking on buying the E12 for portable use with Vmoda M-80, ATHAD900X and DT990 pro 250 ohms, but i dont know if it needs a DAC, also how does it drives those headphones? i choose this one for the price and portability

after some input on deciding on a new amp for my rig   I was trying to sell my ipod, (no luck) to go for an all in one, so will re-invest in one of the above   My equipment:   5.5th gen ipod, modded with cf card and rock-boxed copper cabled LOD Beyerdynamic dtx501 JVC HXT-90...

Hello,   I currently own a pair of Denon D2000's, and I use the FiiO E12 portable amplifier for it with my Gen 5.5 Classic iPod. After purchasing the amplifier, I noticed that the sound improved significantly, and I very much enjoyed it, but I believe it may be too powerful for my 25 ohm...

I will be getting a set of dt770 pros. Im just not sure what ohm and what amp to pair them with. Ive read countless threads but wanted a fresh take. They will be used for gaming and music.  I do like bass but I dont want it to overpower the mids and highs. Which would you choose?  Thanks

I am thinking about buying an amp for my ath-m50x as iv'e heard amps would make it sound better on my laptop and mobile, but i also have a desktop tower, and i want a portable amp, is it also viable for the tower, or would it be better getting a real amp for that one.  my idea was to buy the...

Hey guys, I have the RS1i headphones......what would be a good sounding set-up for these and not break the bank.   Need a nice MP3 & Flac player DAC and portable amp.   Need a few suggestions.....thanks

FiiO is known for their good entry level and budget friendly desktop and portable amps. They are probably the largest headphone amps manufacturer in the world right now. Even though it is the audiophiles community that first take notice of FiiO, the company is still largely producing consumer...

Hi\   A friend of mine tried my HD650 and he liked it very much Budget is $300 His usage is movies and tv shows only   If amp or dac is needed then its ok but the whole budget should not exceed 300-350       Thanks