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    Best budget amp for the hd650

    Quote: Adding to this I have found some info regarding the E9 with highgain and it appears to colour the sound somewhat in that everything appears a bit more punchy on the expense of soundstage - noted exactly the same. I then switched the E9 gain off and presto there is very little...
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    Best budget amp for the hd650

    cwall64, I just upgraded the E7 to the E17 to drive my HD650 when I am mobile in the house and appreciate the difference. In fact I think the soundstage is better and more airier without the E9. I wondered whether you agree using the E09K or perhaps am I using the wrong set up -  currently E17...
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    FiiO E9 Review

    In Win7 go to control panel/hardware and sound /sound. click on "manage audio device" and under "playback" make the "USB Audio DAC" the default audio device by selecting it than then click on "set default". It should then have the green tick on it. I actually use my internal card for the...
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    FiiO E9 Review

    Quote: Personally I like the 650 E7/E9 combo given the low budget for the E7/E9. The E7 alone seems a bit muddy probably because of the inadequate amplification. With the E9 the response is crystal clear and well balanced. Given the otherwise often quoted bass heavy characteristics of the...
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    Songs that make your headphone WOOOOOW!!!

    Quote: I second that. Absolute must listen on these phones. I remember when I listed to them for the first time 10 years ago and was totally blown away by the sounds. Nothing else out there can get close.   PS: Nice little screen setup you got you there (profile pic)   Not sure if...
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    Fiio E7 and Ubuntu 10.10 on Netbook-- Crackling Sounds, Please Help!

    Two things you might want to look at: 1) Check that the volume controls in the audio device settings such that there is no clipping. I had this problem before when running ubuntu 10.04, albeit not using the E7 (which I hadnt purchased at the time. 2) Check the latency for the device. If set...
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    Headphones for Fiio E7 + E9

    I am running my HD650 of the E7/E9 combo. Its a a good low budget amp for those phones although I am sure they would shine even more with a better amp. I only had the HD595 before to compare directly. I looked at some of the above suggestions but settled for the HD650 as I listen to a lot of...
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    What's a good amp match for the Sennheiser HD595?

    Personally I found the HD595 to sound pretty good directly out from source. They improved marginally when amped with the Fiio E7 DAC or E9 Amp but not a lot of difference in comparison to the notable changes in my other phones (HD650).
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    What Fiio E9 gain settings to be used with the following headphones...?

    I am using my E7/E9 and HD650 on high gain and have not found any static issues. Overall I agree that the presence of mids and highs is improved on high gain. Even the bass may be a little tighter. I solely use foobar for PC playback. You can change the buffer but default is fine. You could...
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    AD700 vs HD595 in build quality?

    My first pair of HD595 developed a fault with the driver on one side. I am not actually sure what caused it. Basically when I had a look at it it looked all squashed and may have been caused by the phones falling on the floor or a massive power spike from a faulty headphone jack. Anyhow, I...
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    The Official Fiio E9 Thread with Video Unbox-Review

      Quote:   Mine does it and this has been reported by many others. Personally I found it to be getting worse and it is starting to bother me but as long as it only occurs when the dial is actually turned I can live with it. I cannot believe it is due to wear and tear given that it...
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    Why is the HD650 'boring'?

    Well, if "boring" translates into non-fatiguing  sound I am happy with the statement
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    How much more bass does HD650 have than HD600?

    That's an interesting finding. My wife has an ipod touch 4th gen which I never tried with the HD650. I might compare it at some stage to the E7, both plugged in the E9 of course. I should add that I was never a big fan of ipod DACs.
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    How much more bass does HD650 have than HD600?

    unfortunately I never was in the position to compare the HD600 and HD650 but when I got the HD650 I was really struck by their midbass presence compared to my HD595. Initially this led me to believe they had less subbass. At the time this had partially to do with the poor amplification but even...
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    How much more bass does HD650 have than HD600?

    I think that due to the extended midbass of the HD650 the subbass may be perceived a bit less pronounced. Just a theory.  
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I bought mine from DV247 for £275. Not the cheapest but it came with an extra two years of warranty (so 4 years total) which is quite a good I think. They also had them in a local store where I was able to audition them first.
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    AMP FOR HD595's

    In comparison to my HD650, the HD595 did not improve much on my E7/E9 DAC/AMP combo. In fact I thought the soundstage, bass and treble extension were all better directly from the breakout box headphone amp of my sound card (Terratec 6Fire 96/24).
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    Songs that make your headphone WOOOOOW!!!

    Quote: I second the above comment. I enjoyed the Damien Rice "O" album a lot on my HD595. On the the HD650 it is absolutely unbelievable, particularly the strings in "Blowers daughter" with the amazing subbass and crystal clear guitar strings. Did I mention the sound stage? I also noticed a...
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    The Official Fiio E9 Thread with Video Unbox-Review

    I think to try the E7 alone would be the next logical step. You could also hook up the E9 to an alternative source and check. One of the two certainly don't seem to be working as the should. Good luck.
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    Fiio E7 w/ Case Doesn't Fit in E9! Design Flaw?

    I am not too bothered. The E7 looks a lot better without the case and since I got the E9 it hardly gets removed. Most Ipod docks have the exact same problem if you want to call it that.
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    In Depth Sennheiser HD650 Review

    I have been switching back and forth between the low and high gain settings on the E9 and usually end up with it on high gain. It may be placebo but I think the mids and highs are more prominent and it all sounds a bit more punchy. My HD650s are just over a month old.
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    Quote:   Same here. I had the same upgrade path. It took a bit of time to get used to the signature. Compared to the HD595 the midbass hump is very noticed and initially annoyed me a bit whilst now I really enjoy its fullness especially with acoustic stuff.  I also still laugh out...
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    FiiO E9 Review

    Quote: Thanks for the clarification. While we are at it, I I have my E7/E9 on high gain with the HD650. On low gain I get the impression that the mids are a bit more recessed and it is less punchy. Is this possible or just placebo?  
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    FiiO E9 Review

    The analogue pot just feels a lot more convenient compared to the digital buttons, especially of you need to make a quick adjustment. My wife comes in on occasions wanting a word and I found it much easier to turn down the volume than removing my HD650. It also allows more subtle adjustments.
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    Best cheap amp for HD 650

    Quote: The above link is very attractive and I tried it lots of times before but it was always out of stock. The best I have seen new was £250. I bougth mine from DV247 for a bit extra as they offer a 4 year warranty and have a store in Cambridge where I had a chance to audition them...
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