[lgcubana]

When I EQ a little extra bass on my es100, they’re more engaging, but it’s hard to get just right.

I have a iFi Hip DAC ordered that should be here at the end of the month.

I can't remember if I may have already suggested this to you before: if you go to the settings icon (on the EQ screen) and change the Q setting to Narrow (1.4142), you can then fine tune your cut/boost.

As an example, for my Dunu DK-3001 Pro, I'm experimenting with an isolated boost to the very low end

 

[disastermouse]

I can't remember if I may have already suggested this to you before: if you go to the settings icon (on the EQ screen) and change the Q setting to Narrow (1.4142), you can then fine tune your cut/boost.

As an example, for my Dunu DK-3001 Pro, I'm experimenting with an isolated boost to the very low end

I don’t understand how what you’ve shown is different than the normal EQ.

 

[IEMusic]

I can't remember if I may have already suggested this to you before: if you go to the settings icon (on the EQ screen) and change the Q setting to Narrow (1.4142), you can then fine tune your cut/boost.

As an example, for my Dunu DK-3001 Pro, I'm experimenting with an isolated boost to the very low end

You have the DK-3001 Pro? How does it compare to the FH5?

 

[lgcubana]

I don’t understand how what you’ve shown is different than the normal EQ.

The peaks are sharper, less of a bell shape

If you take your current EQ settings for the FDX1 and just change the Q factor to narrow, you should notice a difference right away.

 

[lgcubana]

You have the DK-3001 Pro? How does it compare to the FH5?

I don't want to muddy this thread too much. I'll compare the two in a few days

Summary: The sub bass is the biggest difference. Fiio FH5 is looser, slower recovery, more like the sub bass in the TFZ No.3

 

[iFi audio]

I’ve been dying to try an iFi product for a while now. Seeing the Burr-Brown multibit portions of your converters has piqued my interest further.

I agree, it's a very interesting subject.

Any chance you’d just straight up produce a DAP?

We never say never, but a DAP by iFi is unlikely.

 

[OpiateSkittles]

So, I've never been a cable believer, really. I've always held the belief that a poor enough cable will degrade sound quality, but as far as decent cables go, it's all the same. Well, I recently switched my FDX1 to balanced, and was using a full copper cable (before that I had a Tripowen C8 hybrid) and, although I heard a difference, I chalked it up entirely to the E1DA. Something felt off, though, and I switched to an SPC cable. Well, long story short, I'm now a cable believer. It's subtle, of course, but they definitely sound more defined with the SPC cable. I'm glad I found this out, because I have wanted to treat myself (and my FDX1) with a nice cable, and was going to go with a Satin Audio Gaïa, which is all copper, but have now decided on a Null Audio Ethos Mk. IV, which is SPC. I'm excited as fluff.

 

[IEMusic]

So, I've never been a cable believer, really. I've always held the belief that a poor enough cable will degrade sound quality, but as far as decent cables go, it's all the same. Well, I recently switched my FDX1 to balanced, and was using a full copper cable (before that I had a Tripowen C8 hybrid) and, although I heard a difference, I chalked it up entirely to the E1DA. Something felt off, though, and I switched to an SPC cable. Well, long story short, I'm now a cable believer. It's subtle, of course, but they definitely sound more defined with the SPC cable. I'm glad I found this out, because I have wanted to treat myself (and my FDX1) with a nice cable, and was going to go with a Satin Audio Gaïa, which is all copper, but have now decided on a Null Audio Ethos Mk. IV, which is SPC. I'm excited as fluff.

You should also try an all silver cable at some point. I like the inexpensive TRN T3 in general, and it’s amazing on some of my IEMs, like the se846 and the Tin T4. I didn’t like it on my FDX1 b/c it made the upper mids too harsh, but YMMV.

I agree with you that the difference in sound from cables is usually only subtle, and the the main issue is with really cheap quality cables sounding bad. I do think that once you have a solid, well built cable, it’s the conductor material makeup that makes the most difference (pure OFC vs SPC vs all silver).

 

[ksb643]

So, I've never been a cable believer, really. I've always held the belief that a poor enough cable will degrade sound quality, but as far as decent cables go, it's all the same. Well, I recently switched my FDX1 to balanced, and was using a full copper cable (before that I had a Tripowen C8 hybrid) and, although I heard a difference, I chalked it up entirely to the E1DA. Something felt off, though, and I switched to an SPC cable. Well, long story short, I'm now a cable believer. It's subtle, of course, but they definitely sound more defined with the SPC cable. I'm glad I found this out, because I have wanted to treat myself (and my FDX1) with a nice cable, and was going to go with a Satin Audio Gaïa, which is all copper, but have now decided on a Null Audio Ethos Mk. IV, which is SPC. I'm excited as fluff.

You should also try an all silver cable at some point. I like the inexpensive TRN T3 in general, and it’s amazing on some of my IEMs, like the se846 and the Tin T4. I didn’t like it on my FDX1 b/c it made the upper mids too harsh, but YMMV.

I agree with you that the difference in sound from cables is usually only subtle, and the the main issue is with really cheap quality cables sounding bad. I do think that once you have a solid, well built cable, it’s the conductor material makeup that makes the most difference (pure OFC vs SPC vs all silver).

I've been eyeing the Alo spc cable...

 

[Ziggomatic]

I've been eyeing the Alo spc cable...

I'm using the ALO Pure Silver Litz with it, and it sounds great. Keep an eye out - the ALO warehouse sometimes offers deep discounts on their cables. E.g., I got mine for $49.

 

[ksb643]

I'm using the ALO Pure Silver Litz with it, and it sounds great. Keep an eye out - the ALO warehouse sometimes offers deep discounts on their cables. E.g., I got mine for $49.

Thanks! Is there a certain place to look on their website?

 

[Ziggomatic]

Thanks! Is there a certain place to look on their website?

Check www.aloaudio.deals.

 

[IEMusic]

Check www.aloaudio.deals.

NICE! Thanks for the link. I’ll keep a lookout for deals.

 

[morndewey]

I think I can emphatically state that 4.4 cable on FDX1 (paired with R5) adds fullness and authority not previously heard. Very nice!

 

[surfgeorge]

I'm using the ALO Pure Silver Litz with it, and it sounds great. Keep an eye out - the ALO warehouse sometimes offers deep discounts on their cables. E.g., I got mine for $49.

I bought that cable as well, just let me point that ALO was selling off the discontinued "Pure Silver", which is not a Litz cable.
It was a great deal, good sound, very nice comfort, no memory wire ear hook (a big plus IMO), soft and well made. At $49 a no brainer, I think the MRSP was $199.
I'd be surprised if ALO offers a similar deal for products which they keep in their portfolio...

In terms of pure SQ I still prefer the DIY pure silver-Teflon cable for it's increased transparency, speed and control. But it's certainly nowhere near as comfortable, is stiff and microphonic.