[dududuckling]

Also, if I could get away, maybe go with the M17 down the line depending how it turns out?

At the moment, because of desktop space and convenience, I really value portable Fiio products.

 

[KopaneDePooj]

I like my current setup because of its convenience and it does not take much space on my desk.

I am currently listening with the Fiio FA-9 and FD-7 on the 4.4mm balanced output, low gain, no bass boost.

With the Focal Clear MG / Focal Utopia, maybe switch to high gain and call it a day?

I listen to a variety of songs from EDM to country, classical, oldies, vocal, etc. But I don’t listen to very loud music either.

Would a weak amp damage the speaker drivers (not enough voltage / current)?

I use my Q5s (non-TC) with the Senn HD6XX on a balanced cable / high gain and I'm perfectly fine with the setup. I never go beyond 12 o'clock on volume knob.
That being said, I compared it to a friend's ifi micro iDSD Black Label and the ifi sounded better to my ear. Fuller and more "effortless", and wider.
So, you'll be good as long as you don't compare. There's always room for improvement, but the question is how much can you hear / imagine / quantify and balance that to the portability of the FiiO. And ultimately... maybe get both

No, a weak amp will do no harm to the headphones. Cranking the volume to the max with ANY amp will damage first your ear and secondly / possibly the driver. Not the case with you - I see you're a sensible person when it comes to loudness.

 

[Ichos]

For the Focal should be very good.
I drive the Clear Mg without an issue.

 

[dududuckling]

Thank you guys!

I use my Q5s (non-TC) with the Senn HD6XX on a balanced cable / high gain and I'm perfectly fine with the setup. I never go beyond 12 o'clock on volume knob.
That being said, I compared it to as friend's ifi micro iDSD Black Label and the ifi sounded better to my ear. Fuller and more "effortless", and wider.
So, you'll be good as long as you don't compare. There's always room for improvement, but the question is how much can you hear / imagine / quantify and balance that to the portability of the FiiO. And ultimately... maybe get both

No, a weak amp will do no harm to the headphones. Cranking the volume to the max with ANY amp will damage first your ear and secondly / possibly the driver. Not the case with you - I see you're a sensible person when it comes to loudness.

Good to know!!

The Q5s is just a temporary solution at the moment.

Long term - I would like to have:

iPhone (cable/airplay2) / Laptop (bluetooth) for input

Focal Clear MG / Focal Aria speakers as output

Matrix Audio Mini-i3 Pro or Schiit Audio Bifrost / Ragnarok as DAC/AMP speakers/headphones.

 

[MakubexGB]

I love my Q5s TC and I use it all the time when I'm working from a coffee shop, mostly to drive a pair of DCA Aeon 2. It sounds great. However, my desktop setup blows it away. That said, the Q5s is a fraction of the cost and it still sounds very good. So it depends on what you value most.

 

[guido]

My FiiO Q5s will not connect to my Macbook Air via the USB cable...I have tried everything...what is wrong?

I managed the bluetooth connection but the USB connection wont work,,,tried 2 USB cables too.

thx

 

[FiiO]

My FiiO Q5s will not connect to my Macbook Air via the USB cable...I have tried everything...what is wrong?

I managed the bluetooth connection but the USB connection wont work,,,tried 2 USB cables too.

thx

Dear friend,

You could try to reset the Q5s by poking the reset pole to check again. And does the USB cable you use have data transmission function?

Best regards

 

[gigglebug]

Apologies if this has already been asked and addressed but is there a way to have the front light off when in usb mode? I know how to turn the charge off by accessing the app via bluetooth and then turning off the bluetooth but this method doesn't appear to work for the indicator light on the front. Am I missing something obvious? Thanks in advance.

 

[rlw6534]

Apologies if this has already been asked and addressed but is there a way to have the front light off when in usb mode? I know how to turn the charge off by accessing the app via bluetooth and then turning off the bluetooth but this method doesn't appear to work for the indicator light on the front. Am I missing something obvious? Thanks in advance.

I thought you could turn off the light using the FiiO Control or FiiO Music app via BT control. I don't have my Q5 with me to check.

 

[gigglebug]

I thought you could turn off the light using the FiiO Control or FiiO Music app via BT control. I don't have my Q5 with me to check.

You can but it only works whilst it is in bluetooth mode for me. As soon as I revert back to usb mode the light comes back on. I didn't know if there was anyhing else I could do with either the physical buttons on the unit itself or with the app?

 

[rlw6534]

You can but it only works whilst it is in bluetooth mode for me. As soon as I revert back to usb mode the light comes back on. I didn't know if there was anyhing else I could do with either the physical buttons on the unit itself or with the app?

I see. Sorry I wasn't any help. I don't have any other ideas...

 

[gigglebug]

I see. Sorry I wasn't any help. I don't have any other ideas...

No problem. Fiio keep an eye on the thread so maybe they will have an idea or just confirm that it is what it is.

 

[Perepep]

No problem. Fiio keep an eye on the thread so maybe they will have an idea or just confirm that it is what it is.

It always remains to cover with duct tape

 

[FiiO]

You can but it only works whilst it is in bluetooth mode for me. As soon as I revert back to usb mode the light comes back on. I didn't know if there was anyhing else I could do with either the physical buttons on the unit itself or with the app?

Have you switched the option under RGB indicatore to always? Can this work?

Best regards

 

[gigglebug]

Have you switched the option under RGB indicatore to always? Can this work?

Best regards

Hello there

Yes; the rgb indicator is set to 'OFF' and 'Always' but as soon as the bluetooth connection is cut the indicator comes back on again. It's a shame that the unit will remember the charge status set but not for the indicators.

Thanks