Yes I still don't know why someone needs both.

you are saying the e12 is not necessary with x5, and also that you should use an e12 (rather than e17). So should I bother using the e12 with my x5 or not? Under what conditions? I have noble c4, th900,(both low ohm) and dt770-250s. They all sound fine without e12. Give me a song for example...

Do any of you use the e12 with the fiio x5 dap? I have both. I don't notice a need with th900-30ohm or even dt770-250s. I thought the point of the x5 is that it has an amp already like a e12 more or less built in. (Unlike common players like clipzip.) Why then, does fiio have a "kit" product...

I've been using it for over 6mon w/ my BD 770's 250Ω. all kinds of music.  never had clipping or any complaint.  the worth thing about the e12 is no auto-shut-off.  its so quiet i often leave it on.  it cannot boost the volume to an uncomfortable level.  i've often had it turned all the way up...

Another power question- does it use less power if the input is silent? That is, if I pause my clipzip, it has auto off but e12 doesn't. Will it drop to consume only minimally, or pretty much give regular life (12hrs? ) even if it's amplifying silence? Also, if I recharge after only 50%...

i loved the sound in the store.  but after one session in a cafe the discomfort was not something i could put up with.  i replaced them with m50s which are fine for all-day.  however, there is a slight irritation on the top of my ears, and the pads can get slimy in warm places.  so though i...

hi daniel, i have a Note-1 and fio e11 amp, and considering the roland r-05 for listening.  thought built for recording, does the roland make a good player?

i traded in my es-fc300 for m50s.  although i liked the sound and style, the first day i wore them for over 4 hours they hurt my ears.  the ath-m50s dont.  the pads seem comfy enough, but the onkyo cup was too shallow for me.  the m50 cup is deeper and my ears dont "touch bottom".

ha! a bit expensive!  but ill try them if i see them this week... however, my se315s still feel new, so ill stick with those.  im looking for on, or over ear.

the only drawback for me is the lack of insulation. it works wonders for the sound, but not appropriate at above minimal volume at a cafe.  ive spent some time looking for a closed on or over-ear that has a sound that a ad900x lover would like.    can you recommend any?   this week im in the...

i also compared it to beyer dynamic on-ears.  not sure it they were tp51 but same design with the contoured horizontal pivot aluminum cup holders.  i didnt see the (used) price but i preferred the livelier onkyo sound for sure.  this may not mean much to you though because i think i might be...

i just picked up the blue model (cheaper cables) at e-earphone.jp in oksaka.  i got it "upstairs."  (they have over 100 used cans upstairs and you can try them all.)  the better cabled version was also available for the same price (had a "scar" (scratch)).  but i preferred blue, i prefer the...

its my favorite as well.  also good for organizing, with batch tag editing and automatic tagging by looking up the sound signature in a db somewhere.  impressive. it can get stuttery so you might need to increase the buffer in the settings. the only drawback is that you pay for all this...

i have an unsatisfying fit from my se315s.  when i set my jaw a certain way, the "sound hole" seals against my inner ear.  also experience fatigue after a couple hours.   whats the better way to go:   - the sensaphonic solution which was advertised on an insert inside the shure box...

has anyone tried or heard of custom shell bluetooth iems?   asking rob at inearcustom.com if he can do the models mentioned here.