[BIGHMW]

I am currently listening to some Paul Hardcastle on my NW-HD5 using this setup:

Sony NW-HD5 (through line out) > FiiO E3 > Radio Shack Inline Volume Control > Sony MDR-NC60 Headphones (with NC on - 40 ohms)

Loud as screw! A great power boost from that weak 5mW phones out.

I actually use the volume control to attenuate the volume, I never heard this much volume from any of my 5 mW per channel Sony DAP's or MD Walkmen until trying this setup, the E3 actually works better with tis setup than it does through the phones out (5 mW), at or comparable output (maybe not the same SQ) as the $160.00 Corda Headsix, and at only $8.00 for the line attenuator and $15.00 for the E3 definitely the best bargain (again maybe not SQ) any Head-Fi'er could use.

 

[portaprostud]

I'm pretty much set on fiio's. It looks like they will work great with Koss ksc75's at 60 ohm impedance. I do have to pick up a rechargeable nimh and charger. I've settled on either duracell or sanyo eneloop rechargeables. Recommend me a quality charger for these batteries, and I'll run out and finally purchase the fiio.

 

[rapier84]

Best $9 I've ever spent on audio equipment. The increased power made it possible to drive my headphones from my portable and made the sound out of my laptop into them sweeter. And yes, they should work on the KSC 75. The headphones I'm using is 65 ohms

 

[Mr_Junesequa]

is fiio is made by the same company that manufactures meizu?

 

[Mr_Junesequa]

 

[frequencyhz]

that picture is the reason i dont like my fiio

 

[ClieOS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Junesequa /img/forum/go_quote.gif is fiio is made by the same company that manufactures meizu?

No. FiiO is a new company started last year. Before that, they used to be an OEM company which manufactures accessories for others, IIRC.

 

[portaprostud]

The fiio is not as great of a bargain as I thought. With a decent battery and quality charger, you add another $25. So, total cost of a fiio with battery and charger is $35, not $8.

 

[kirtar]

Right, but if you use rechargeable batteries, you likely already have a charger, so the cost is more of $13-17 with a couple extra batteries, possibly even LSD ones :>.

 

[japc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by portaprostud /img/forum/go_quote.gif The fiio is not as great of a bargain as I thought. With a decent battery and quality charger, you add another $25. So, total cost of a fiio with battery and charger is $35, not $8.

But I already have a charger, and lots and lots of rechargeable batteries for the Wiimote so those $8 are just that.

Even so, you can get a decent battery and charger for much less than that.

So yeah, it's a bargain.

 

[portaprostud]

I have a charger but it's so low quality, I do not trust it. My old rechargeables are all used up, so I have to buy new ones anyway. Never had aaa rechargeables.

For me, about $35 with quality rechargeables and charger. Much less with low quality batteries, but several on this board advise against it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirtar /img/forum/go_quote.gif Right, but if you use rechargeable batteries, you likely already have a charger, so the cost is more of $13-17 with a couple extra batteries, possibly even LSD ones :>.

 

[japc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by portaprostud /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a charger but it's so low quality, I do not trust it. My old rechargeables are all used up, so I have to buy new ones anyway. Never had aaa rechargeables. For me, about $35 with quality rechargeables and charger. Much less with low quality batteries, but several on this board advise against it.

Buy a Wii

 

[geob]

Quote:

Originally Posted by portaprostud /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm pretty much set on fiio's. It looks like they will work great with Koss ksc75's at 60 ohm impedance. I do have to pick up a rechargeable nimh and charger. I've settled on either duracell or sanyo eneloop rechargeables. Recommend me a quality charger for these batteries, and I'll run out and finally purchase the fiio.

Why not buy a FiiO P3 Charger for those batteries it will also charge your player

 

[HulkSmashNow]

I got a wall charger at RadioShack for $2.99 and found some rechargeable Rayovacs at Wal-Mart for less than five bucks, so it's not as bad as $35.

Also, the FiiO really helps the sound of the Sansa c240, as well. I found one on clearance at the above said Wal-Mart on the cheap.

All the best,
Brad

 

[myinitialsaredac]

Anyone try one of these with an LOD and in line attenuator with the se530s or the like?

Thanks,
Dave