[dakanao]

In terms of sound and comfort?

 

[RoMee]

Sound:
Q40, very bassy decent mids and good non-fatiguing highs.
1R, not bassy, more mids than Q40, and good highs. Some might want a bit more sparkle.
If you want bass go for the Q40, if you can live without bass than go for the 1R.
 
Comfort:
1R easily win
Q40 will need alternate pads and/or mods for comfort.

 

[dakanao]

Quote:

Sound:
Q40, very bassy decent mids and good non-fatiguing highs.
1R, not bassy, more mids than Q40, and good highs. Some might want a bit more sparkle.
 
Comfort:
1R easily win
Q40 will need alternate pads and/or mods for comfort.

Does the 1R still have a good punch to it? 

 

[dakanao]

Quote:

Sound:
Q40, very bassy decent mids and good non-fatiguing highs.
1R, not bassy, more mids than Q40, and good highs. Some might want a bit more sparkle.
If you want bass go for the Q40, if you can live without bass than go for the 1R.
 
Comfort:
1R easily win
Q40 will need alternate pads and/or mods for comfort.

I want a good thump + good sound quality aswell.

 

[RoMee]

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Does the 1R still have a good punch to it? 

It depends on how much bass you're looking for. You might be able to get entry level basshead bass if you amp it with bass boost turned on. 
I don't use the 1R for anything bassy, to me it's lacking and a bit slow, I use the 1R for country and other non-bassy music.

 

[dakanao]

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It depends on how much bass you're looking for. You might be able to get entry level basshead bass if you amp it with bass boost turned on. 
I don't use the 1R for anything bassy, to me it's lacking. 

I can get the Q40's with a amp around the same price as the 1R without one. Do you know any good amps under €80,- ($100) for the Q40's to improve sound quality?

 

[RoMee]

The Q40 will sound good with any FiiO amp. Right now I'm using the E11 with my Q40.
 

 

[dakanao]

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The Q40 will sound good with any FiiO amp. Right now I'm using the E11 with my Q40.
 

How does the Q40 with the FiiO E11 sounds vs the 1R unamped?