[Sonic Defender]

How do you describe the sound signature of Q5s? Does it work well with DAPs on the warmer side like Cayin N6ii? I am debating between the Fiii and the Chord Mojo so really appreciate any comparisons that can make my life a little easier. Fiio is definitely winning me over with 4.4 balance and bluetooth capability with such affordability...

I owned the Mojo, really liked it, but if the DAP is already warmish the Q5s, which is to my ears less warm than both the Q5 and Mojo, might be the better fit.

 

[KopaneDePooj]

How do you describe the sound signature of Q5s? Does it work well with DAPs on the warmer side like Cayin N6ii? I am debating between the Fiii and the Chord Mojo so really appreciate any comparisons that can make my life a little easier. Fiio is definitely winning me over with 4.4 balance and bluetooth capability with such affordability...

If you're feeding digital signal from your DAP to the DAC/AMP then the sound signature of your DAP doesn't matter anymore. The DAC/AMP will do the conversion and amping and all you'll hear is it's own sound signature.

 

[kaushama]

My AM3D module is defective. Its 4.4mm output distorts when player moves! 3.5mm works fine. AM3E module works fine. AM3D has to go back! )-:

 

[abitdeef]

Yes they are! I have Itube 2, ICAN SE, IDSD BL and IUSB 3 stacked. I love them as they drive Focal clear and HE1000 V2 very well.
However I think I should get Topping D50S to add LDAC capability to the stack.
I have to listen WM1A and it stacked with Q5S + AM3A more.
I can't get UAPP to work with Q5S. It does not recognise Q5S.

I take it you're using the latest version of uapp. Mine worked straight away, don't know if the problems on the 10+s end or the version of uapp. Mine is 5.2.5

 

[abitdeef]

My AM3D module is defective. Its 4.4mm output distorts when player moves! 3.5mm works fine. AM3E module works fine. AM3D has to go back! )-:

Damn that sucks. So it's not the cable but the jack?

 

[kaushama]

I guess on the board it has a defective contact! When player moves it gets loose contact most likely!

 

[kaushama]

Damn that sucks. So it's not the cable but the jack?

Same cable works with WM1A and AM3E fine!

 

[abitdeef]

I guess on the board it has a defective contact! When player moves it gets loose contact most likely!

That one contact does look weird. I was thinking maybe it was where the jack is soldered to that board. Well fiio's pretty good with stuff like that, I'd contact them directly.

 

[kaushama]

And it gives pops and clicks of capacitor leaking! This AM3D is defective! AM3E works fine!

 

[Timoteew]

Good news for those in the UK - the Q5S has popped up on Amazon! https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07TXNDZHZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A239IQQWTRS75Q&psc=1

 

[abitdeef]

How do you describe the sound signature of Q5s? Does it work well with DAPs on the warmer side like Cayin N6ii? I am debating between the Fiii and the Chord Mojo so really appreciate any comparisons that can make my life a little easier. Fiio is definitely winning me over with 4.4 balance and bluetooth capability with such affordability...

I second the opinion that the mojo is great sounding but the q5s has a more neutral- more treble-ish presentation. So I'd think the q5s would be a nice change of pace.

Bun E Carlos and Gang

Sounds great on Q5s

 

[maxngck]

You can cut them off! I am seriously thinking of that!

Ya i m already thinking of that when i saw this casing . Lets see how it goes when i receive it.

 

[maxngck]

Hi just a question. If i use a 4.4mm male to 3.5mm female adaptor for my 3.5mm headphone or item, will i get the benefit of 4.4mm output?

 

[abitdeef]

Hi just a question. If i use a 4.4mm male to 3.5mm female adaptor for my 3.5mm headphone or item, will i get the benefit of 4.4mm output?

No, it will have a common ground, you need a 4.4 grounded cable or a 2.5 grounded cable. You can use a 4.4 male to 2.5 female adapter for a 2.5 grounded cable.

Don't use any 4.4 to 3.5 adapter , because your 3.5 only has one ground and could short it out.

 

[Sonic Defender]

Yes it is really very sharp. I m now using thr supplied pouch to house it till my case arrive. So far no issue. Just handle with more care.

I would really return the unit, clearly there was some kind of production issue to result in sharp edges. I know that the outermost knurled section on the volume wheel felt a little sharper than I feel it should, but it did not approach a level where I felt it was truly a production error or problematic. If it did I would have returned it. I felt the original Q5 was so very well made and a pleasure to handle in every respect.