Dan Clark Audio E3 Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions

[gto88]

The new Questyle M18i should make the job the way you required, U.S. dealers will obtain it shortly, but order can already be placed here :
https://thehificat.com/products/que...2qqECESF0hzqpHmQH0rt8xIwWDTqMW-HNGJOPA5Y8MNCg

With 28mw for 300ohm, can anyone calculate the watt for 32ohm?
I suspect that it can drive E3 well with that power, as reviews said it needs some power and dongle may not cut it.

 

[Frabera]

 

[gto88]

I can’t understand 1.5A correlated to output power, can some one chim in
In my experience,
Liric II is said to be easier to drive, but with FiiO BTR15, I need to turn it up all the way to 100% and I think it is not quite there.
BTR15 rated 340mw @32ohm.
If it can’t drive Liric 2 to satisfied level, it can’t driver E3.

 

[Frabera]

Have a look at the output the Mojo 2 known to drive the E3 quiet well, it is a question of the current mode amplification used...

 

[thelittletaffia]

If it can’t drive Liric 2 to satisfied level, it can’t driver E3.

My Lehmann amp is 400mW into 60 ohms and drives my Liric 2 with ease on it's lowest gain.

 

[chris.d.m.]

Good info, thanks! Questyle looks like a good option.

It appears that other than the xlr option, the dca 4.4mm Vivo cable is also a balanced cable option, if I’m not mistaken

If that’s correct, if that’s true, it seems better to get the 4.4mm option so to be able to use them with a balanced portable amp.

And then just get a simple 4.4m to 1/4 cable adapter for use in the studio with 1/4 amp options there.
If that makes sense..

 

[Frabera]

This makes sense for sure, however I found the Vivo cable too bright and a bit harsh on trebles, I replace the cable by a Forza Audio works noir which give a better sound with better bass well extended and smooth the high frequencies very aggressive from 3 kHz

 

[Brahmsian]

When I search for closed back headphones, the E3 comes up again and again as possibly the best one bar none. However, I’m concerned about comments that the positioning affects the sound. Dan mentions it almost as a feature, but I’m not so sure. Anyone have issues with positioning? I can’t imagine having to worry about having to maintain the headphone in the same position on my head at all times.

 

[chris.d.m.]

This makes sense for sure, however I found the Vivo cable too bright and a bit harsh on trebles, I replace the cable by a Forza Audio works noir which give a better sound with better bass well extended and smooth the high frequencies very aggressive from 3 kHz

Ahh.. more money ..may not be an option when considering the E3 + a port amp solution.

 

[Lucikun]

When I search for closed back headphones, the E3 comes up again and again as possibly the best one bar none. However, I’m concerned about comments that the positioning affects the sound. Dan mentions it almost as a feature, but I’m not so sure. Anyone have issues with positioning? I can’t imagine having to worry about having to maintain the headphone in the same position on my head at all times.

I tried different positions for them when I first got them to try and tame the shoutiness and didn’t find it changed the sound for me. After a day of listening the shoutiness disappeared though. It may vary from person to person.

 

[Brahmsian]

I tried different positions for them when I first got them to try and tame the shoutiness and didn’t find it changed the sound for me. After a day of listening the shoutiness disappeared though. It may vary from person to person.

Thanks for the answer. Would you say that it’s like any other pair of headphones in that regard?

 

[chris.d.m.]

I was just going to get the gryphon but, was hearing a used mojo 2 might be a better e3 fit in that price range. hmmm

 

[chris.d.m.]

dang so many midish tier dap choices out there, who's got the time?!
In case this worm hole help others as well...

Mojo 2,
Cayin N3 Ultra,
Astell&Kern SR35,
Onyx,
G5,
DX240
Queststyle,
…& Even more budgeted options,
Qudelix t71,
ifi.....

However, if anyone has insight on good e3 symbiosis re; audio "mixing / critical mix eval" on the go, please chime in.
Engaging but not slanted eq presentation is the goal.

 

[mrspeakers]

When I search for closed back headphones, the E3 comes up again and again as possibly the best one bar none. However, I’m concerned about comments that the positioning affects the sound. Dan mentions it almost as a feature, but I’m not so sure. Anyone have issues with positioning? I can’t imagine having to worry about having to maintain the headphone in the same position on my head at all times.

Generally because of ear anatomy the headphone for most users will pick up some 3K emphasis as you move the headphone back on the head. It’s pretty predictable for most users, so if you want a little more lively upper midranges you keep your ears centered in the pads and if you want it a little stepped down, you move the headphone a bit down and forward. I do actually consider this a feature in that this is a region that varies based on your individual ear, which may or may not resemble the ears on measurement rigs. Some ears will have more 3K gain than the measurement setup, some less, so this gives a degree of control over this region that otherwise is rather random. Is it a feature? Not quite. But it is, IMHO, a benefit. I am a

 

[Ahzungulul]

hi i need help the left driver of my e3 completely stopped producing sound. I tested all my headphones and none have issues. Never dropped or treated my phones badly not sure what caused this??