[headdict]

would a E12 be a good improvement for Macbook Pro Retina and iPhone 5S ? How does E12 + iPhone 5S effect battery life on my phone?

I will then get a X5 later down the road 

What cans are you using?

 

[rgr555]

What cans are you using?

 
DUNU 1000 for now and B&W P7 in the future
 
As of now I'm prob going to get a X1 when it comes out or maybe a used X5.....

 

[jcbrunelli]

Please, will the red LED turn on when the battery is in a low power condition? My E12 just turns off and I didn't notice any warning other than the blue LED always on. Thanks.

 

[jaxz]

I'm not sure if it's red or blue, but the led light blinks when battery is low.

 

[JamesFiiO]

I'm not sure if it's red or blue, but the led light blinks when battery is low.

 
yes

 

[bms44974]

If mine blinks red, it does so for a rather short period (shorter than my typical 1-hour listening session) since I have never noticed it blinking before it shuts down. I will admit that I'm not typically watching the E12 while listening so it would be easy for me to miss.

 

[x RELIC x]

If mine blinks red, it does so for a rather short period (shorter than my typical 1-hour listening session) since I have never noticed it blinking before it shuts down. I will admit that I'm not typically watching the E12 while listening so it would be easy for me to miss.

When it blinks head for the charger as there is very little time before imminent death.

 

[PrettyLights]

 Hello. Was lucky enough to attain a pair of HifiMan HE-500's, currently running ipod touch + Fiio E12 , anyone else heard this setup or feel the E12 can drive the 500's effectively. Also just to put it out there , i feel the bass boost is fantastic on the E12. 

 

[bms44974]

At 38 Ohm, the E12 should have no problem driving the HE-500s.

 

[StanD]

   Hello. Was lucky enough to attain a pair of HifiMan HE-500's, currently running ipod touch + Fiio E12 , anyone else heard this setup or feel the E12 can drive the 500's effectively. Also just to put it out there , i feel the bass boost is fantastic on the E12. 

In my collection, I happen to use an Touch 5G with an E12 and HE-500. Seems to work fine, although it might be a touch short on power if you like to listen very loudly.

 

[PrettyLights]

ty stan n bms 

 

[PrettyLights]

Stan that's a sweeet portable setup , simple yet very effective.

 

[StanD]

  Stan that's a sweeet portable setup , simple yet very effective.

Very portable. At the going price, the E12 is a steal.

 

[justpete]

I just got the E12 today - I have an X5 that I'm using as a DAP.   I find the E12 underpowered.  I'm basically at max volume on both the X5 and and E12, and it's just barely adequate for LCD 2's (rev 2, pre-fazor)
Did I get a dud?

If you guys are saying the E12 is adequate for the HE 500s - I'm a bit confused.

 

[bms44974]

You need to use the Line out of the X5. The X5 volume control is only for the headphone jack.