[WitzyZed]

So it looks like both the Q5s and the M11 use the same dual DACs. So is the M11 more or less the DAP equivalent of the Q5s?

You gotta think about economies of scale. The X5iii and Q5 both used AKM AK4490EN DAC's. If you're a manufacturer and you're purchasing chips at scale, you get a better deal on those if you purchase more of them. So if they're no longer purchasing AK4490EN's they're gonna purchase the AK4493 and just pop those in both, cuz why not?

 

[FiiO]

Thank you all for the kind attention to the event. If you got any questions about the newly-released products, you may drop us a line to support@fiio.com for more details or wait until we announce it officially on our website.

 

[Palash]

You come across as a bit silly and eccentric, hyperbole is a hell of a thing on HeadFi!

FH5's albeit not on the level of Andro, can definitely compete. That being said - if I had to - I'd keep my frost white andros vs FH5 since it's already in my stable. But if you gave me a budget for personal audio, I'd rather get an FH5 + upgraded cable and pocket the rest of the money

Or splurge and get Shure electrostats or even Z1R's which are on another tier altogether compared to the market offerings. That's what I use.

Everyone's experience varies, but don't be silly, this forum lacks common sense these days.

I'm pretty high on the FH7, FiiO's been doing good with iem's lately

Fh5 users may be not even heard names like Ibasso IT01, BGVP DM6 or Kanas pro. Fh7 another flop from Fiio. The only Fiio IEM that should get appreciation is F9 pro.

 

[dleblanc343]

Fh5 users may be not even heard names like Ibasso IT01, BGVP DM6 or Kanas pro. Fh7 another flop from Fiio. The only Fiio IEM that should get appreciation is F9 pro.

I have an obsession with chi-fi iem’s actually. Own the IT01, IT04 (great!), F9 and F9 Pro, T2, T2 Pro, T3 (amazing value), DMG and DM6 (very good!) as well as a kanas pro and FA1 on the way.

Hard to pick one, but I think FH5 does the best over all for me. What’s your source?

 

[Palash]

I have an obsession with chi-fi iem’s actually. Own the IT01, IT04 (great!), F9 and F9 Pro, T2, T2 Pro, T3 (amazing value), DMG and DM6 (very good!) as well as a kanas pro and FA1 on the way.

Hard to pick one, but I think FH5 does the best over all for me. What’s your source?

Ibasso DX150, Fiio Q1 mk2+Topping NX3s, Fiio Q5, Cayin N3.

 

[superuser1]

I dont see the point in this debate any more. I reckon it would be more constructive to diss the new products rather than the old ones

 

[Palash]

I dont see the point in this debate any more. I reckon it would be more constructive to diss the new products rather than the old ones

Yes, let this debate end here. I am excited to buy Shaling M0 clone as soon as it available in my country.

 

[Fawzay]

Imma just avoid the buzz on the previous post~... however, the Q5s really intrigue me, i gotta compare it with IFI Xdsd in term of sound quality for both Wired and Wireless bluetooth.
The Pure silver, i hoped the OCC type which is confirm a buy from me. M5 look bulky and large for optional wristwatch for sports....

 

[dannyvstheworld]

Can someone please explain what this means?

I’m from China. I think it’s because in China it’s much easier to access music via streaming than downloading. For example we have Apple Music subscriptions, but the iTunes music store is not opened here. There’re also tons of local streaming services but not so many music downloading sites as far as I know, let alone hi-res ones.

The illegal music sharing was popular in the last decade but no so much these days. The streaming is just way too convenient, I guess.

 

[dannyvstheworld]

By the way I’m curious whether there’ll be a higher-end DAP with android and AKM chips.

 

[Rockwell75]

I’m from China. I think it’s because in China it’s much easier to access music via streaming than downloading. For example we have Apple Music subscriptions, but the iTunes music store is not opened here. There’re also tons of local streaming services but not so many music downloading sites as far as I know, let alone hi-res ones.

The illegal music sharing was popular in the last decade but no so much these days. The streaming is just way too convenient, I guess.

Thank-you for that explanation...makes total sense now.

 

[Rockwell75]

Does anyone know if the EQ on the M11 will be any good? I have the M9 and the EQ is crap. One of the things making me consider the Hiby R6 pro is its EQ, but if the M11 had a decent EQ I'd probably stick with Fiio.

 

[gLer]

I dont see the point in this debate any more. I reckon it would be more constructive to diss the new products rather than the old ones

I agree. I think we have an anti-FiiO troll in our midst. Just ignore and move on.

 

[fredsun925]

How can it be superior when it does not have the music I want??

That's a good point actually, but I'd say for the great majority of people the music they listen to are on streaming platforms.

 

[gLer]

By the way I’m curious whether there’ll be a higher-end DAP with android and AKM chips.

Most likely, but not in the first half of the year.