[trunolimit]

I've had my E17 for about a year now and I refuse to listen to music without it. 
 
Does the e18 have EQ? if not then it's a no contest, E17 all the way. Although the samsung galaxy has a pretty damn good EQ. soooooo????????
 
I have Keff in ear and over ear headphones. they are a bit much on the high end for my taste so it's nice to give them a base boost. The in ear has a slightly different sound so I like having the choice. My E17 is falling apart so I am now in the market for a new mobile DAC.
 
My main listening source is my ipod classic with a LOD cable. 
 
 
Does the Fiio even have a competitor at this price range? Seems like no one else has a viable option under $150. 

 

[stealthbushido]

I love my E17. I debated myself upgrading to the newer E18 but since money is tight I'm happy with my current setup. Thought I blew an ear drum yesterday listening to music way to loud.

Current setup: Fiio E17, IPod Touch 4th Gen. 64GB, Fiio L9 cable, Sennheiser HD8 DJ Headphones.

 

[MrLazyAnt]

I've not heard the e17, I am very happy with the e18 though. Sounds great as a DAC/amp, even better as an amp for my ODAC. I don't use IEM's though so I can't account to it's silence with sensitive IEMS, though paired with the SoundMAGIC HP100's (32ohm cans) it's magical, and paired with the V-Moda M80's (18ohm) it works noticeably better than on the Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100, with a pitch black background.
 
Am considering getting the e17 for my father as I can get it for 75 Euros. What do y'all think? Good price for a 2nd hand Alpen?

 

[kirthik]

Can someone say e17 or e18 which is best for improving sound stage in sennheiser headphones like 449?

 

[notsimar]

its weird, I prefer the sound out of the e18 than the e17.  I have no use for an eq, but I could totally use the e18 to charge my OnePlus.

 

[kirthik]

its weird, I prefer the sound out of the e18 than the e17.  I have no use for an eq, but I could totally use the e18 to charge my OnePlus.

Thanks

 

[438518]

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[438518]

  I hear they are coming out with the X5.
 
How do you play the songs from the external hard drive?

hahahahahhahahahaahhahahaaa lool. 

 

[zorniki]

its weird, I prefer the sound out of the e18 than the e17.  I have no use for an eq, but I could totally use the e18 to charge my OnePlus.

Thanks. Since I'm going with the exact same setup (OPO and soon E18) I guess I'm good.
I'm using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the LZ-A2 on the go.

 

[Slashn77]

What DAC/AMP would work best for listening to music on my iPhone with my most worn headphones are BeatsSolo2's?
 
Also I listen to them when I play sports and ride snowmobiles,4 wheelers etc. so I really like the ones that rubberband around your phone

 

[Slashn77]

I am in the same boat. I have beats studios and beats tour. I need something that will work with my iPhone 5s because that's where I listen to my music

 

[Kelihanly]

If you do not use your phone as a player, e17 would be better.

 

[Slashn77]

I use my iPhone for music and podcasts like I heart radio