[epithetless]

Is there any chance that plugging it in the wrong way (headphone out to headphone out) might produce some damage?

 

[jant71]

Just got mine. No pops or clicks on mine thankfully. Seems quiet but I need to try all my gear.

I only did some quick cursory testing so far; only with my minidisc player and SmartQ earphones. I tried my RS 12" shielded cable and the included cable. Slight loss of treble sparkle and a little less snap and tightness on the bass. Then I tried the cable off my CD2000's. Got everything back and then some. Same thing when I make recordings; need to use the Sony cable. I really like this little thing!

Problem is I need an interconnect that will make it usable. I can use the the Sony at home and many times I do need the extra length from PC and such but it won't do for portable or when using the CD2000's.

Any good cheap interconnect ideas($40-$50 or less)? I was thinking about the $19 Head-Direct silver one.

 

[sbulack]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jant71 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... Any good cheap interconnect ideas($40-$50 or less)? I was thinking about the $19 Head-Direct silver one.

I'm very happy with the Cardas HPI mini-to-mini I bought from HeadRoom that I use in my work rig with the FiiO.

 

[dfkt]

All well constructed cables are the same... they work. No need to fall for the BS that some cables sound better than others.

 

[Bonthouse]

Quote:

Originally Posted by insicor /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just got mine and hooked up with a P2 and pair of E4cs and I can say I love the extra "kick" at the low end.

I am soooo going to love this when I get mine

 

[jant71]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbulack /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm very happy with the Cardas HPI mini-to-mini I bought from HeadRoom that I use in my work rig with the FiiO.

Thanks for the input, sbulack.

 

[st4r0c3an]

The problem is the included mini to mini is NOT well constructed. I am even able to hear hiss from a pair of im716. Granted, they were paired up with the hissy Meizu.

 

[omega52]

Order Date: 7/14/08 from Dealextreme
Just checked the status of the order & received this response.

"Apologies for the delay.

The item 14303 is not in stock right now, it might be available till the end of next month, would you like to wait till then?

Thanks

Best regards, "

 

[googan]

Just received my e3 purchased from ebay (payed $13 shipped) since it was back-ordered at dx.

No popping/hissing so far when tested with HD555, D1001, on a x-fi xtreme music and both headphones + ibuds on a gen1 nano.

This is my first amp but I found the volume boost greater than I was expecting, especially for such a tiny device (not as much with the ibuds however). Increase in bass was immediately noticeable, which was a welcome change for the bass-deprived HD555s. It seems to make the D1001s slightly bass-heavy, but I think I like them that way.

I've been listening to them for no more than 30 minutes so I'll write an update later.

A little worried about Dr1v37h38u5's report of his e3 damaging his headphones

but so far I'm impressed.

One question - how much of a difference in SQ would a quality IC make? Just curious.

 

[KTamas]

Well, ordered mine from ebay, for $14 it's a steal. Gonna try it with my 1G Shuffle + Yuin PK2s when it arrives...

 

[Henmyr]

Well, I will give this another chance. Ordered one from dealextreme (despite being on backorder).

 

[davidw89]

Got mine from ebay
why is is white and not black :/
anyway using it wit iAudio 7

sound is not much louder and crisper and still can control it from iAudio's navigation menu
i'd say this beauty is worth way more than $10
might get one for a friend!

 

[mr.khali]

Wow!! Just received mine and I am very impressed. It is the perfect portable solution. It definitely adds some bottom weight and detail (currently using Akg 26p and they are shaking with bass) to the sound and I can no longer get close to full volume out of my Ipod shuffle for fear of doing some damage to my ears. I like knowing I have volume to spare. Don't ask why...I am stupid that way.

I have the Corda Move as well and while this isn't nearly as good it was under $10 bucks and it is so small! I just hope I am this happy when I buy a desktop amp!

 

[trickywombat]

Another review here:
FiiO E3 Headphone Amplifier Review

 

[geob]

Black cases will be available soon