[japc]

Ok. Enough!! Am a cheap person and will buy one of these

 

[cyberspyder]

LAWL....

 

[Chri5peed]

Heh, I suspect I should buy one. When I used an SM3 it took AAA batteries, so I have loads of 1000mAh rechargeable jobbies knocking around[by loads I mean about 20-30]...

 

[BIGHMW]

Having used it (the E3) with my MDR-NC60 cans (40 ohms in active [NC on] mode) and my (somewhat wimpy, at least with anything <24 ohms) 5mW NW-HD5 Network Walkman, I can't listen to anything through them without the FiiO E3, the bass boost and bit of amplification it provides for them definitely makes my NC60's very much listenable than without it.

"This is your brain un-amped":

(looks kinda wimpy doesn't it?)

"This is your brain with (at least) a FiiO E3 hooked up to it":

Any questions?

BTW, I also own a Boostaroo Revolution and a Headsix.

 

[Crikey]

Can anyone make a list showing which pairing of headphones or IEMs that work well with the fiio?

 

[dfkt]

Most phones above ~32 Ohm should work ok, anything below not so much.

q-Jays, ER-6, and HFI-780 give an excellent match with the Fiio, SE530 totally sucks with it. UE11 sound worse with it as well. Other ~16 Ohm tend to have varying degrees of hiss, depending on the sensitivity.

 

[pseudohippy]

I like using the SA6 with it (but like dfkt says they are ~50 ohm I think) but I also dont use it with my SE530. Im hoping that the SE530 work better with my Caffeine Ultra that I have on order.

 

[roxxor]

I'm finding that the Fiio + SA6 in +/++ with olives makes the bass feel really muddy. Changing the bass port back to = helps a little, but the best solution seems to be switching back from the olive tips to the sleek biflanges. This is a shame really, as the olives are way more comfortable.

 

[pseudohippy]

Im with you though roxxor, actually. I also switched to the = port and changed to ++ from +. Also I swithced from the olives to the q-jays silicon xxs but I also like the jays foamies. Problem with jays is that the whole is a little on the large side and the tube sticks out all the way to the very end of the tip. You can almost feel the end of the ++ tip coming out the end when putting them in your ears. Once they are in it is perfect though with the fiio and the combo of SA6 I suggested (to my ears of course).

 

[thatwunguy]

how do the sf5p sound with the fiio from an ipod 5.5g or sansa clip?

 

[HulkSmashNow]

I got some 2XL Wrecking Ball In-Ear buds at Best Buy, and paired with the E3, they sound much, much more expensive than the $14.99 I paid for them.

All the best,
Brad

 

[mape00]

Someone should figure out which resistors/capacitors to change to negate the bass boost and achieve a more linear response from the FiiO. Aren't there any electrical engineers here? Or maybe someone should just mail FiiO and ask - I mean people buying additional units for modding couldn't hurt their sales...

 

[HulkSmashNow]

I posted this on another thread, but thought I'd let y'all know, too.

I recently picked up several of these Case Logic "4 Capacity USB Drive Shuttles" at Office Depot for a buck each. I'm using one now to carry my Clip, FiiO E3, interconnect cable, and two AAA batteries for the amp.

Everything is held snugly in place and is well protected thanks to the shuttle's padding.

Here's a couple of pics:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...r/DSCF0001.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...DSCF0004-1.jpg

The case in the pic is red, but I'm currently using a black one.

Here's a link to Case Logic's website for more info:
Case Logic 4 Capacity USB Drive Shuttle > CD Organization > Case Logic

Thanks.

All the best,
Brad

 

[dfkt]

Nice, that's a seriously cool bag, like custom made for that gear.

 

[HulkSmashNow]

Thanks, man. It's amazing what you can find on clearance!

Brad