[moedawg140]

   
 
From personal experience and purely based on sound quality I would rate the Fiio X5ii 7/10 compared to 10/10 for the QP1R  .
Much better from the Fiio X5ii : scroll wheel , user interface and battery indicator.
QP1R & Beyerdynamic T5P 2nd gen = audio nirvana ! 

 
Loving the T5p 2nd gen as well!  Did you get to listen to the Ultrasone Tribute 7 at CanJam London? If so, what are your thoughts?

 

[Bart147]

   
Loving the T5p 2nd gen as well!  Did you get to listen to the Ultrasone Tribute 7 at CanJam London? If so, what are your thoughts?

I did ! For sure the most gorgeous set of cans i've had the pleasure to listen to.
Based on a 10 minute audition with the QP1R (too short , i know... ) i would give them 9/10 compared to the T5P 2nd gen .
While i liked the Tribute 7 a lot and considering my wallet i would give them 7/10 when it comes to value for money .
At my next headphone meeting , if given the chance , i'll compare both far more extensively ! 

The ether c flow is also still on my radar as far as TOTL closed back headphones  goes 

 !

 

[moedawg140]

  I did ! For sure the most gorgeous set of cans i've had the pleasure to listen to.
Based on a 10 minute audition with the QP1R (too short , i know... ) i would give them 9/10 compared to the T5P 2nd gen .
While i liked the Tribute 7 a lot and considering my wallet i would give them 7/10 when it comes to value for money .
At my next headphone meeting , if given the chance , i'll compare both far more extensively ! 

The ether c flow is also still on my radar as far as TOTL closed back headphones  goes 

 !

 
I agree, the value for money isn't the highest - but the looks and sound are simply gorgeous!
 
The ETHER C Flow is very good as well, but I do enjoy the T5P 2nd gen more, especially when factoring in both prices!
 
I'm still flabbergasted by my 99 cent store Bluetooth closed back headphone purchase - wow!

 

[Bambule]

I'm hoping for a improvement of battery management with the fw update. Since I'm using EQ with the QP1R again, crashes and inaccuracy returned on my device.
My unresearched suspicion is that something with the 6db drop with eq has to do with the problem.

 

[kel77]

I'm hoping for a improvement of battery management with the fw update. Since I'm using EQ with the QP1R again, crashes and inaccuracy returned on my device.
My unresearched suspicion is that something with the 6db drop with eq has to do with the problem.

Don't think it has to do with EQ. I do not apply the EQ for this player but get the early shutoff too due to the inaccurate battery indicator.

 

[mwhals]

I really hope the new firmware allows artist/album/song selection without having to use folder view.

 

[Bambule]

Don't think it has to do with EQ. I do not apply the EQ for this player but get the early shutoff too due to the inaccurate battery indicator.

You're right, I charged to full, factory restored, didn't switch EQ on, and the battery shows 96 percent after 1 1/2 hours of listening

 

[gearofwar]

   
 
From personal experience and purely based on sound quality I would rate the Fiio X5ii 7/10 compared to 10/10 for the QP1R  .
Much better from the Fiio X5ii : scroll wheel , user interface and battery indicator.
QP1R & Beyerdynamic T5P 2nd gen = audio nirvana ! 

What is your gain setting on QP1R for T5P2? Thanks. 

 

[JerryLeeds]

Moon-Audio.com

Black Friday Weekend Sale

Discount Code: Thanks15

You can get $135 off on the QP1R

 

[Bart147]

  What is your gain setting on QP1R for T5P2? Thanks. 

I prefer medium , i've just tested with some tracks from Agnes Obel and  Holly Cole to confirm .

 

[flipper203]

I have hiss with my QP1R and Zeus R universals? How can I reduce hiss ? With a buffer jack from Ultimate ears or something else ? I even get some hiss on low gain

 

[auricgoldfinger]

  I have hiss with my QP1R and Zeus R universals? How can I reduce hiss ? With a buffer jack from Ultimate ears or something else ? I even get some hiss on low gain

 
A buffer jack will muffle the sound and you will lose the sparkle of your Zeus-R.  I don't think you will be satisfied with the result.  Unfortunately, I am not aware of any other solution.
 
Hiss with the QP1R and Zeus-R is a known issue.  You might try contacting Jack at Empire Ears to see if they ever came up with a proper fix.

 

[kino lau]

As an unforeseen downside of having the QP1R and listening using super sensitive IEM's...I am now able to detect extremely low level hiss in my surround sound set-up, at high volumes...lol

 

[tunes]

Has anyone upgraded to the Lotoo Paw Gold dap and made real world comparisons with difficult
to drive headphones like the HIFIMAN HEK? I find the QPR1 to require an external amp to get the most out of the HEK for portable and home use. Was looking for a one box solution with enough power for the HEK with plenty of headroom to avoid a big stack to carry.

 

[husafreak]

Bummer if the QP1R can't drive the HEK, it is truly one of the most powerful players out there and a first choice for a lot of us who want a simple solution.