I have been doing a bit of research and I think I have found a setup that will work but I just wanted to check with some other people to make sure I wasn't missing/overlooking anything.   I have a lap top without any line out so I will be using a Fiio E7 that I already have...

Hello everyone. Im starting on the audiophile world now.The best IEMs I had were a cx500 and a CKM55, both broke down, and now Im going for something better. Im between buying a re262 along with a fiio E7 or just an UE Triple.fi.10.Both options would cost me around 250 dollars because the...

I've owned my HD650's and FiiO e7/e9 amp/dac for about nine months now. It's my only "audiophile" set I've ever owned. Lately, I've been getting the feeling that my headphones do not sound quite as impressive as they used to. I can't mark it down to any single trait; the overall sound is either...

I have some spare change and am looking into buying a new portable FiiO amp (but all other brands will be accepted and looked into further.) I have been eyeing the E11, AND I ALREADY HAVE THE E7, I'm wondering if it would be an upgrade from what I have. I will be using the amp to power anything...

Hey Head-Fiers,   I've been trolling for a little while, trying to learn what I can.   Having just put together a new m-ITX build, I was wanting to get some new headphones to use in conjunction with the new computer.   I was looking quite closely at the new ATH-A700x closed cans...

First off, you guys all rule; being extremely dedicated to what you love and giving back to the community. I look forward to being on this a very long time. I am very new to audio and everything is exciting and like a whole new world I am discovering. I currently own a pair of the DT 770 pro...

Sorry to have to make another one of these threads but I've reached the point where I no longer feel I'll find my perfect headphones alone. I've done a lot of lurking but it just seems like there are so many options for each of which I manage to find someone who's been dissatisfied with them...

I purchased my fiio E7 about 45 days ago. This worked perfectly with my iPad 3d through a USB/camera hookup until about a day ago. About a day ago the unit began functioning for 1-2 minutes before a "fluttering" of the music would begin, like a skipping record. If I pull the USB cord out of the...

Hello Everyone.   I know this question has been asked before, and I have read those threads, but I want to ask for myself and find an answer for my specific headphones.   I just got some Sony MDR-XB700's, And I want a nice headphone amp for them. Semi-portable with battery capability...

I'm hoping this question is enough of a deviation from the "which amp is best for $100" threads to warrent a response. The deal is, I have $100 only to improve my audio setup and I want to make sure I get the most out of it. I currently listen to music mostly at work via a Sansa Clip + and...

Hey guys I just recently recieved my Akg q701's today. Im listening to them on my Zune HD plugged up to my fiio e9 currently. I was wondering if i were to add the e7 to the E9 would i get more power/ more Sound Quality out of these Headphones. The akg q701's sound great, I mostly Listen to...

Right, so I'll make this as clear and concise as possible. I need to figure out what headphone amp/DAC I need for my setup. My budget for both the headphones and amp/DAC is about $250-300. I need my DAC/amp to be portable and preferably iPod line out compatible. I would like it to be battery...

Well price doesn't matter much because I found nice prices for all these but I don't know much about cmoy amps other than 2134 2227 and ad 837 or whatever but I'm buying uses so my budget is like 65 but what's better any of the cmoy amps most likely the 2227 the fiio e7 the e11 the e10 or any...

Hi all,   I'm pretty new to amps, so I'm not really sure what to do. I'd like an amp for my headphones to enhance my listening experience but I'm not sure what to get. I've narrowed it down to two choices though, the Fiio E11 and the Fiio E7.   I know they're both portable amps, which is...

I have decided on getting the Audio Technica ATH-M50s, and now I have to decide on an amp. I want the amp to have a built in DAC, since I am still using my motherboards built in sound. I like the idea of the FiiO E7, but I have heard that its non-DAC counterpart, the E11 has superior...

I just ordered a Project Sunrise Kit but I don't yet have good headphones for them (I just have the Brainwavz HM5 for traveling) does anyone have any advice for a pair of cans that go well with Project Sunrise. I have been between Hifiman HE-4/HE-400 and Sennheiser HD600/650 and Beyerdynamic DT...

Does the E9 help to "clean up" the sound quality? I know it isn't a DAC and that's why it has the port for the E7, but I plan on using it with my computer and the DT990 Pros 250 Ohm. The only problem is my computer's sound card is horrid and a few of the audio files are subpar; not horrible, but...

Hi, I'm considering purchasing 600Ω DT880 Premiums for home use and I need an amp to drive them. I don't have much to spend on it (about $150). I was consider the following amps: Focusrite 2i2 Echo audiofire 2 Fiio E9 Objective2 Will any of these drive the 880s or is there a better choice? Thanks.

I'm planning to buy a hifiman he-400 but I need to see if I need another amp/dac or if the fiio e7 is fine... Thanks :D

Okay so I've done a lot of research on this site for what headphones I want to get and whether or not to get an amp. I've narrowed it down to the ATH m50, srh750dj, ultrasone hfi 780. My favorite rap artists are Mac Miller and Wiz khalifia. Dub step artists are skrillex and dead mau5. I have...

will be coming from my macbook air and almost every type of music

After about 2 months of lurking around this site I decided to finally make an account to ask you far more experienced audiophiles some advice.  I am looking to buy my first serious portable rig with a budget of about 300-400$. Before this the best stuff I had was the Senn PC360 gaming headset...

I am looking to purchase my first "high end" set of cans. I listen to music pretty often, on the go and at my computer through Spotify, Pandora, and similar services. Since I want some kind of all around setup I would want a portable amplifier. My budget is no more than 200 for the whole setup...

Hey headfiers, I'm planning to buy a new pair of cans. From your opinion what do you think is the best open back cans for $200-250. I have a fiio e7, and I listen to a lot of different types of genres, from rock to hiphop.  Thanks :D

I noticed it's one of the cheapest amps. What kind of headphones can it drive? 250ohm? 600ohm? Is there an article or comparison or general info about it?