I currently use a Sennheiser PC 350 headset for both Xbox and PC gaming but I've come to realize I'm not getting the full potential out of it. Also, the built in audio codec on my gaming laptop is absolutely horrible (Clevo P150EM) and I desperately need a DAC.   What I'm looking for is a...

What headphones have a sound signature similar to what the AHD5000s had (bassy, warm headphone with great mids and fairly bright treble. -citing MalVeauX). I've been told the Mr Speakers Mad Dog with Alpha Pads.  What I would ultimately like is something that is maybe a little "better" than the...

New member to the Head-Fi site which seems to be a great place to read on all things portable audio.  I'm no audiophile by a long shot, but enjoy listening to a wide variety of music and found there are a plethora of ways to lighten the wallet while improving the listening experience.  I...

I was doing a little research on FiiO products today and stumbled across this. $60USD for the E10 and $110USD for the E17. No benefit to me, just passing on the deal. I pulled the trigger on an E17.   http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-fiio-headphone-ampflier

Hello,   I recently rockboxed my Ipod Classic.   I am now wondering if there would be improved sound quality if I were to use a headphone amp such as an Fiio E17 with it.    The classic has 16 bit and 24 bit flac’s on it.   I typically use 3 different sets of headphones with it  Sennheiser...

I'm looking to upgrade my amp and use the E17 DAC with something else. I'm primarily using HD598s, so power isn't an issue. It needs to be completely portable and able to run off of USB. My budget is around $300. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Just purchased Fiio E12 amp and E17 DAC to power my Senn HD600s. Have seen several references to docking the E17 with the E09K, nothing on pairing the E17with the E12. From what I've read, the E17 would be underpowered to push the HD600s, so I was hoping I could pair them up. Thanks,

So, I use some of the heavy duty Velco to attach my E17 to my iPod Touch.  I am thinking of getting an E09K for my desktop, but am wondering if my tape is going to block docking.  Ic an just move the tape, but I want to avoid that if I can.  WOuld anyone be able to take a pick of the backs of...

Hey,   New here, I've read the site for a while but am now about to purchase my first portable amp and had a few questions. A little background info, I originally purchased the HTC One but went through 5 of them due to their horrendous quality control. Glass popping up, gaps in the gapless...

Hi Everybody!   Yes that was a Dr. Nick reference. . .    Anyway, long time creeper, first time poster. This forum has helped me greatly. I started off with some ATH-M50s, moved over to the bose QC whatever over the ear model, and more recently I'm using the beyerdynamic 770s 250ohm...

Hi guys,   I'm going to make the jump on a desktop rig of some description this weekend. I've narrowed it down to two setups which I can get for about the same price, a FiiO E09K with Sennheiser HD600 headphones (plus the FiiO E17 I already own for the DAC), against a recently discovered...

I own an iBasso DB2 and PB2. I am incredibly fond of their sound, but I've found that I've been leaving them in my office essentially all of the time and never actually take advantage of their built-in batteries. It's largely a question of size; as much as I love their sound, the two of them...

These are my notes on how to do this. I assume an existing Linux box and some familiarity with the usual tools.   Download the install image, then dd onto your card thusly: http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv6/raspberry-pi . If your card appears as something like "/dev/mmcblk0p1", dd it...

Hi everyone! been reading this forum for quite some time lately and it's great!   I finally decided to buy a Fiio E17 to use with my HD598 but i have a iPhone 4S 16gb that is just not enough... So i would like to change my phone for something with more space for lossless music.   I'd...

i try to amp the z5500 speaker with e17 can i do it optical?   i try this connect the e17 to pc use the e17 as sound card connect opt cable from the z5500 to f17 set to usb   z5500 at opical and nothing don't hear anything way?   thanks

I just got a new Macbook and am wondering if there are any OS settings I should tweak to get the most out of my E17.  Its been a while since I've used a Mac so wanted to make sure I wasn't over looking something. Thanks!

Hi guys, I recently bought a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 Ohm) cans and a Fiio E17 portable amp.  When comparing the 990s unamped from my macbook vs amped from macbook I dont notice any significant difference. Best I can tell is the sound may be a bit more clear with less distortion...

Hi all,   I am probably buying the FIIO E17 this weekend; I am planing to use it together with a Denon CD Player, connecting both thru the optical line.   Since I have not got the FIIO yet, could you please advice me what for a cable do I need to connect both using the optical line?  ...

I am currently using a pair of Sennheiser HD650 headphones with a FiiO E17 DAC +E09K Amp combo. It sounds awesome but I have a few questions:   There are two places I can define Gain, a switch on the back of the E09k, and a software setting on the E17 itself. Should I use both? one? the...

I currently am in the middle east and have a jds altoid can amp. I have monster turbine pro good ear buds and M50's. I have wanted the pro 900 headphones for a long time and there on sale for 295 right now and the e17 amp 139. Do you think this would be a good buy? Also would it be worth getting...

Hey guys, im about to buy the AKG K701 for gaming and music, but i have some questions about this headphone   1.- Does it works for ps3/Pc/wii u? (this one is the most important)   2.- should i buy this headphone, the beyer DT990 premiun or the Astro A50 (i like K701 more beacuse the...

Hi guys   I've searched until I was blue in the face. Also red. I can't find anything conclusive about the FiiO E11 vs the FiiO E17. Or indeed some other option.    I mostly listen to music on the go - while walking from one place to the next, on the train, on the plane, etc. Also at...

Hey guys, I have the RS1i headphones......what would be a good sounding set-up for these and not break the bank.   Need a nice MP3 & Flac player DAC and portable amp.   Need a few suggestions.....thanks

I proudly own a pair of westone 3 iem's. I use them with the fiio e6 amp that came with them,I think they sound amazing but iv read around the internet that i can get an even better boost of quality and bass with the e11's or e'17's? I am a real bass head and I noticed with the e6 even though...

Hey Guys,   Is the DAC/Amp in the E17 better than the iPhone guts, specifically the 4s and 5?   I know no one seems to have tried it with a 5 but I am pretty sure it will work, if not I will use my Classic as my new music player. You can recommend DAC/Amp combos but I need to stay in...