rawrster
Headphoneus Supremus
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umm..its supposed to be the other way around
Originally Posted by cjkb90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I felt the same way initially, then I decided to leave the volume all the way up on the E5 and control the volume from my ipod/computer. Made a big difference. Also, I've heard some people say that amplifiers also need burn-in. Any truth in that? |
Originally Posted by the search never ends /img/forum/go_quote.gif Burn in on amps. I'm going to leave that subject alone. However turning up the E5 and controlling volume via the device is not the way to go. The pc volume should be all the way up, on a portable about 80-85 percent of full volume. Otherwise you lose dynamic range. That's my take on it...... |
Originally Posted by cjkb90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hm, didn't know that. No mention in the instructions. Is this a fact or do people take different sides on this too? I definitely hear some crackling with the CPU at 100% and adjusting the E5 |
Originally Posted by the search never ends /img/forum/go_quote.gif As far as fact....like rawster said "it's the accepted standard" facts are proven and disproven every day...So in the end, you can decide for yourself. Headroom (if memory serves) does offer that you should have the pc volume set to max. Some others also do. Anyway, in my opinion, yes it does have a negative effect using the pc software to control volume. I wrote that based on what I believe to hear. I'm not sure about the crackling you hear on the little fiio, I've never had any crackling issues, with my pc volume set to 100 percent. Not sure why you're having that issue. I usually just set my dap's to very near max volume. |
Originally Posted by cjkb90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm going for the coppers, the Miles Davis cds dont really justify the extra $100 for me. I'm hoping the FiiO E5 will do a decent job to drive them. In-ears don't usually need a bulky, expensive amplifier right? |
Originally Posted by shinobi00 /img/forum/go_quote.gif the fii0 e5 needs burn in. When you first get it, if you use the bass switch it barely does anything. My ears tell the truth. burn in is no myth. Amps for iems are good if you want to take advantage of line out which provides a better sound, |
Originally Posted by ffdpmaggot /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know its more or less already been said, but the IE8 are really for a lower end, more acoustic listening experience. Monster turbines are for a high end standard consumer looking for a pair of good headphones for a bass heavy genre (pop, hip-hop, rap, tech-no). |
Originally Posted by the search never ends /img/forum/go_quote.gif Burn in on amps. I'm going to leave that subject alone. However turning up the E5 and controlling volume via the device is not the way to go. The pc volume should be all the way up, on a portable about 80-85 percent of full volume. Otherwise you lose dynamic range. That's my take on it...... |