Review: Fiio E7

[SpecterJin]

I'd suggest people who are looking to get E7 cough up a few bux more and get iBasso T3/T3D
I have a much better experience with the iBasso's

 

[ClieOS]

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I'd suggest people who are looking to get E7 cough up a few bux more and get iBasso T3/T3D
I have a much better experience with the iBasso's

That still depends on whether you are looking for an amp+DAC or amp alone.

 

[diodiel]

yup but then again for amp alone, e11 is something to look forward too ^_^

 

 

[leninwtigger]

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I was just wondering about the volume settings you guys use. I just picked up an E7 (used from another head-fier, woot!), and I'm using it solely plugged in as a USB DAC. I tried both AD700s and Shure SRH840s - in both cases, setting the volume to 1 (yes, one) on the E7 put them at slightly louder than I usually listen to music. Is that normal, or is something on my PC configured strangely?

I only use my E7 at volume 1 when I use my Shure SE530s. Now, I do that but one my Mac and with my iPod. On the Mac volume settings depend on the apps. System volume does not affect the E7 but iTunes does as well as VLC and Safari but not all volumes seem to have the same scale.
 

 

[dailysmoker]

guys my z-2300 is only powered by a onboard soundcard but when i connect my e5 between my pc and z-2300 the bass becomes louder and it does not need that so it's better without is this also the case with the e7....? i think not but wanna know for sure

 

[kingpage]

Is the bass boost button off or on? If it's off, then E7 will have a similar effect. That's the full "potential" of z-2300, not due to a changed frequency response (unless bass boost is on) where a stronge signal is received by your speakers. You might want to consider another audiophile-approved speakers such as Audioengine A2 because your z-2300'sub is known to have muddy, overpowering bass, with some average speakers (or any logitech audio systems for that matter).

 

[Smuul]

Have some questions here

.How much does the E7 really amp headphones, while connected to iPod or some other device like that? I mean, for example, when I would connect XB700's to it, would it amp the volume like twice, 3 times or even more o.O? Also wanted to ask such thing, is it worth to buy an E7 + E9 combo for XB700's, like does it make a lot difference from just an ordinary PC soundcard?

 

[JRG1990]

For speakers the E7 isn't suitable, it can't provide a proper line output it was made for headphones for a proper line out you need the E9.

 

[kingpage]

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Have some questions here

.How much does the E7 really amp headphones, while connected to iPod or some other device like that? I mean, for example, when I would connect XB700's to it, would it amp the volume like twice, 3 times or even more o.O? Also wanted to ask such thing, is it worth to buy an E7 + E9 combo for XB700's, like does it make a lot difference from just an ordinary PC soundcard?

The gain of E7 is around 5dB, so under twice the increased perceived volume.
 
 

 

[tme110]

There is a line-out adapter coming for the e7 - it's almost out.

 

[tme110]

wow a volume of 1?  I think I'm at around 30 with my grados sometime and 50 with my hd650's.  It gets really annoying to push that button from the default of 10 each time.  But if you're at 1 I wouldn't imagine the amping is doing much for you??

 

[kingpage]

You do know there is an option with leaving the volume at the level you last used in the firmware, right?

 

[JamesFiiO]

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There is a line-out adapter coming for the e7 - it's almost out.

We already send out L7 to some sales agents, please ask your local seller to see when they will order it and when it will arrive.
 

 

[dailysmoker]

i think the bass boost was off i hope cause the z-2300 is just a standard audio set and really don't know if it needs a good dac/amp cause i did not like the sound of the E5 with my pc on my x-fi it's a beast ....if you have a good audio set that would sure get better with the E7 so i hope my z-2300 will sound better with it and that the bass does not become more bassier.....

 

[matto]

I have an envy 14 and the hiss that comes out of the 3.5mm output or what ever you call it is ridiculously annoying and I believe it really plays up with my speakers, I'm thinkin whether I should opt for the E7 or E9, I'm thinking about getting the Audioengine A5's soon and I think my onboard sound card is not worthy of the A5's. Thanks.