[HowToMLG]

Ah, so the e18 can be used as a dac only as well. Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[Datong]

On audiobot9000com it says that the e18 does not have enough power to drive the p7s. I'm not sure what it means but you say they work well together?

 

[kdub]

  Side by side.
 
A lot of my reviews are of course based on experience, but the X3 was done side by side. 
 
This is also a definite work in progress on the sound section section. The only headphone I have with me while I'm on vacation is a $50 portable. I'm going to change it as I see fit once I get back home. 

By any chance did you get to do a side by side comparison of the X5 vs E18? Can you provide a link if you have done such a review. Thanks and continue the great job you've been doing with these reviews.

 

[Sound Eq]

i was wondering the bass boost on the e18 is in which region and by how many db, and how does it compare to fiio e12 
 
it seems fiio has really great bass boost compared to other dac/amps as i just get that other dac/amp have a bass boost in sub bass region

 

[mindbomb]

the bass boost is shown on the specificiations page at the fiio website, in the frequency response curves. You can see it in the first graph there.

 

[DerangedMouse]

I have resolved the issue of the short OTG cable, by using the following OTG female to male extension cable on Amazon:
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A2VQZY2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
 
It has all 5 pins wired so it retains full OTG connectivity. It's 1.2m long so should be long enough for most and if not, buy as many as you need!
 
Happy listening.

 

[XP-Collector]

Would it be worth the money to upgrade from an E11 to an E18? 
 
and i'm only talking from a audio wise perspective, just want to know, how much better it sounds compared to the E11? 

 

[Solrighal]

  Would it be worth the money to upgrade from an E11 to an E18? 
 
and i'm only talking from a audio wise perspective, just want to know, how much better it sounds compared to the E11? 

 
I think that rather depends on whether you need or want the in-built DAC. If you do the definitely yes, imo.

 

[XP-Collector]

Well i would love the DAC, as of now, the DAC is either my samsung GS3 or my laptop, then going to my E11. so it would be an upgrade, but how much better does it sound? has anyone tried both the E11 and the E18? 

 

[TheRealCJ]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/742894/fiio-e18-kunlun-issue
 
I just started a thread with an issue with my (literally brand-new) e18, has anyone else come across this issue?

 

[StanD]

  Well i would love the DAC, as of now, the DAC is either my samsung GS3 or my laptop, then going to my E11. so it would be an upgrade, but how much better does it sound? has anyone tried both the E11 and the E18? 

The E18 is much better. If you are only looking for an Amp without a DAC then the E12 is worth looking at. I bought an E11 long ago and it hasn't seen an electron in ages. I have an E18 as well as E12, both see use when on the road.

 

[Lorspeaker]

Just to let u guys know that the E18 as an amp thru my sansa clip+, 
powers the Denon 7k and Fostex TH900 beautifully...BEAUTIFULLY.

 

[Solrighal]

  Just to let u guys know that the E18 as an amp thru my sansa clip+, 
powers the Denon 7k and Fostex TH900 beautifully...BEAUTIFULLY.

 
Yup, same here. Sansa Clip+ / E18 > AKG Q701 / HD 650 = Lovely.

 

[Lorspeaker]

   
Yup, same here. Sansa Clip+ / E18 > AKG Q701 / HD 650 = Lovely.

 
interestg....i will test out the hd650 soon...just bought a 1/4 to 1/8 adaptor

 

[XP-Collector]

Really thinking about buying one, seems like the audio quality from the E11 to the E18 is a big jump, since i can use the USB, and bypass my phone and laptops ****ty DAC