I completely agree, there's not much sense in spending money on a cable for a cheap IEM, but since the Salnotes Zero doesn't have a mic I thought of just buying a new cable with the mic buit in, then I just saw that the cheapest I could find is about 20$, that doesn't make any sense considering...

But what specific term should I search for? If I search cable for IEMs I come up with cables specific for a particular model and not the Salnotes Awesome! This is very helpful! The only doubt I have is on the cable's connector that plugs in the IEM, some IEMs have the connector that differs...

Just wanted to say that I couldn't resist and I've placed an order for both IEMs, the 7hz Salnotes Zero and the KZ ZS10 PRO X. :beyersmile:

I'm also interested, what cable should I search for?

Thank you for the reply. About the Salnotes Zero, not really, just plain ignorance. Obviously you like them better than the Chu and the Kz you mentioned. I'll look into them and see what they are about. Tx

Did you find a suitable battery for the E17K? What model battery is it? Would you be so kind to send me a PM with the link to buy one? Tx

EDIT: the "KZ ZN10 PRO X" in the poll is a mistake, it doesn't exist Hi there! I am looking to buy a cheap set of IEM's to replace my damaged Xiaomi Piston 3 and I narrowed it down to two models, the Moondrop Chu (20$) and the KZ ZS10 Pro X (30$) The Moondrop Chu caught my attention from one of...

And I'm back with my old account! A very big thank you to the staff member that made it possible!

Hi there! I'm not really new here, I lost access of my email and then the forum after a while asked for a password reset, without it I couldn't log in the forums...therefore I opened a new account. If a staff member can help me with recuperating the old account (I obviously have the old...

I didn't notice any significant battery drainage, but I0m using the device connected to the pc most of the time. I have to test it a little bit more (didn't have much time).

Just wanted to update the thread saying that my new FiiO E17k arrived today and it works fine with my cheap Android phone: the Cubot P12!

  Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that! Just found one on ebay, but comes from China so delivery is going to be slooooow (generally one month or so). I ordered one, but in the meanshile I will try Me x3's suggestion.

Even if I'll find out that the e17k won't work with my Android I will still used it attached to my notebook most of the times, so no problem. Thanks for your reply TehDoge.

Thanks for the replies  Me x3, I decided to get the E17K :) Now I just have to find a micro usb to micro usb male, I can't find it anywhere.

Thanks for the suggestion, the FiiO X3II is a very interesting device, but I was looking at something that had the possibility of working with android phones, not to mention that I would have to spend even more of what I intended to...but I will keep that option in mind.

Consider that the E17k I can get for 119€ while the E18 for 169€

Wow, I feel lucky, a reply from FiiO team! Thanks for the kind answer.   About point one: if I would like to keep the E17k always as a DAC for my computer I could set it so that I won't have to recharge it since it will be powered directly from the usb port right?

Hi there! I would like to buy a DAC and can0t yet decide between the E17k Alpen 2 and the E18. I would use it most of the time connected to my notebook (which has pretty much awful audio quality) and to be connected to my Android 5.1 Lollipop smartphone (Cubot P12), but mainly to my pc. Which...

Hi there. when connected to a pc as a DAC does it also stay recharged or it will somehow discharge? And what cable should I buy to try and make it work with and Android phone (simple Cubot P12). Microusb to microusb OTG cable? Can't find it even on ebay.

Apparently not. Thanks anyways.

I'm sure that there's someone that can help. ;)   Thank you.

Hi there! I'm a little bit confused on all the models that FiiO has out there, so if anyone could help me it would be great (E17k vs E18 vs Q1)! My initial setup is very simple: I have a Sansa Clip (rockboxed) plus a FiiO E5.   I know that any amp+dac in the list above won't improve the...

Thank you very much for the reply!   I wasn't aware of the Cowon M2 but that looks just like a new version of the Cowon D2...which is at the same time a bad and good thing. The bad is that it still have outdated resistive screen, low resolution  screen, somewhat bulky, I immagine it inherits...

Hi there! Some years ago I lost my music player companion: the Cowon D2 which I enjoyed very much. I still haven't replaced it with a new player, but the wait is over since now I have some money to spend. Do any of you know a player witch would be considered an upgrade from the D2 or at...

Thank you for the reply.   Are there any alternatives I might want to consider?   Thank you.