[peabreu]

Mateo nice review. Have you or will you try Tidal, especially with offline content? Thanks.

 

[fezzyness]

  Hi. I have done a review of this fantastic new X5 III in my blog in Spanish. I also have an unboxing and a video review on youtube.
I hope you like it. Regards.  Mateo
 
 
https://auricular.org/2017/01/13/review-fiio-x5-iii-3rd-gen-android/
 
 

 
 
 
https://auricular.org/2017/01/13/review-fiio-x5-iii-3rd-gen-android/
 
 
 

 
 
 

oh man... this is really testing my high school Spanish

 

[jonlad1]

Mateo - any chance of english subtitles for these and another close HD video of navigating round the UI?
 
Thanks

 

[ClieOS]

FW1.0.8 released.

 

[Lycosa777]

  E12DIY and A5 sounds either really good for the price, I doubt seriously that AM3 and AM5 can do better driving my headphones...
Anyway, my old AK100Mk2, amped with E12DIY, to my ears sounds better than X7 + E12DIY/A5.
Amp and HP are the same, the difference is only in the source.
In saying this I do not mean that X7 sounds bad, I just say that I hoped sounded better.
But we're going OT, sorry for that ...

IMHO being this high up in the chain of Daps or Audiophile grade sources in general, you're not going to experience much (Night and Day) better sound.
I think that the X7 sounds great but its just not your preferred flavour in a sense. Its quite a clinical/flat/bright sounding DAP but that is generally how Sabre DACs sound. The AK100Mk2 would have had a warmer sound signature as that is generally how Wolfson DACs sound.

Would be safe to look for a warm sounding source. The X5III might just be what you are looking for..

Going back on topic, I hope FiiO can sort pairing out soon. Looking to getting a Mojo tomorrow with an X5iii to compliment it.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I agree. Once you hit the $350 mark, the audible difference between one DAP and another is quite small. Especially when you're talking the difference in "quality". Of course, I'd be a hypocrite if I suggested you oughtn't pursue the best-sounding DAP in your price range. God knows I've paid a pretty penny for marginal improvements.

That said, Lycosa777 is right. If the X7 was not to your tastes, you might want to look for a warmer-sound. Not "better". To get a better quality DAP than the X7, you must pay quite a bit more.

However, if you're looking for a warmer, smoother, more "musical" sound. I can recommend the Cayin i5. I enjoyed that device significantly more than the X7.

 

[superuser1]

  FW1.0.8 released.

 
can't wait for your update on FW 1.0.8 

 

[jonlad1]

Are reviewers with units allowed to make videos? Would love to see a run through of the UI....

 

[funkforfood]

 
Its quite a clinical/flat/bright sounding DAP but that is generally how Sabre DACs sound. The AK100Mk2 would have had a warmer sound signature as that is generally how Wolfson DACs sound.

 
The AK100Mk2 (amped!) doesn't sound so warm.
It sounds more detailed, cleaner and refined than X7.
X7 sounds veiled in comparison, and this surprised me.
AK100Mk2 (amped!) sounds really great.
I want to replace it just because its UI is really too slow and because it does not support native DSD, but its sound satisfies me.

 

[brugis]

Where i can buy it?

 

[renggarem]

can 3rd party apps use micro sd to save offline music? FiiO ClieOS

 

[Lycosa777]

   
The AK100Mk2 (amped!) doesn't sound so warm.
It sounds more detailed, cleaner and refined than X7.
X7 sounds veiled in comparison, and this surprised me.
AK100Mk2 (amped!) sounds really great.
I want to replace it just because its UI is really too slow and because it does not support native DSD, but its sound satisfies me.

I think the "problem" lies somewhere else in your audio chain.
An amp can add its own sound to the source's own sound signature. This may affect the overall sound positively or negatively depending on component synergy and what you personally like to hear. Also take into account that headphones/earphones have their own sound signature which have a much greater effect on the overall sound.

Please keep in mind that this thread is for the FiiO X5III and unless your post is directly related, I suggest posting in a thread such as the X7's to keep things on topic and possibly receive better help/information.

 

[FiiO]

  Where i can buy it?

brugis , we are so sorry that X5 3rd gen is not ready for the market now, it may be released into market in Feb or March. 

 

[ClieOS]

can 3rd party apps use micro sd to save offline music? @FiiO @ClieOS

 
I don't subscribe to any music streaming service, so I don't know whether offline listening works or not.

 

[FiiO]

can 3rd party apps use micro sd to save offline music? @FiiO

 Currently some 3rd party apps , such as  Spodify ,Tidal , cannot save downloads to the SD card but only to the internal storage. (we're still working on it).