[gelocks]

  Hello watch thread friend, are you going to purchase a QP1/QP1R?

 
I was actually looking into all available 2 slot players --> http://www.head-fi.org/t/788931/2x-microsd-slot-dap-which-one
 
Recently got the FiiO X5 2nd gen for a fairly good price, but yeah, I've been reading lots of good things on the QP1 especially on the Ether-C thread (which is a closed-back I plan to get hopefully soon) so I'm definitely interested!
 
I have to say regarding the FiiO that I'm quite surprised.
Definitely an improvement over their first generation, especially software-wise!!!

 

[moedawg140]

I was actually looking into all available 2 slot players --> http://www.head-fi.org/t/788931/2x-microsd-slot-dap-which-one

Recently got the FiiO X5 2nd gen for a fairly good price, but yeah, I've been reading lots of good things on the QP1 especially on the Ether-C thread (which is a closed-back I plan to get hopefully soon) so I'm definitely interested!

I have to say regarding the FiiO that I'm quite surprised.
Definitely an improvement over their first generation, especially software-wise!!!

Yeah, the ETHER C sounds very crisp and buttoned-up with the QP1R, and the TH-X00 is simply currently my favorite closed (semi-closed) headphone paired with the QP1R, regardless of brand or price-point.

 

[BrutalLegend]

I'm also curious whether the Ether C still has the clipping issue (as mentioned in the review) with the QP1R? Is the same problem present with the QP1?

 

[moedawg140]

Not 100% sure as of this writing regarding the QP1 (I wouldn't see why there would be a difference), but the times I've tried it with the QP1R, it happened when the volume was exceeding loud; way past healthy listening levels, as mentioned in the review.

 

[BrutalLegend]

Alright, thanks Moedawg.

 

[moedawg140]

No worries at all.

 

[moedawg140]

AND NEEEEEEEEW!!!!!!

Sorry, I just had to post that somewhere.

 

[BrutalLegend]

Sorry I forgot to ask, have you done a comparison just on SQ between the balanced output Pono against the QP1R?

 

[moedawg140]

Sorry I forgot to ask, have you done a comparison just on SQ between the balanced output Pono against the QP1R?

 
No I have not.  There are Ponos being sold at Fry's (currently 9 US states with stores), but not sure if I can use their balanced output for A/Bing.  With that said, I will probably never get to try out the balanced output without someone at least lending me a balanced cable to perform such A/B tests (such as an MMCX version for my SE846).
 
If you really want a comparison (unless someone creates a comparison post first), PM me and send me a balanced cable such as an MMCX version and I'll compare the SQ of the Pono balanced output with the single ended output of the QP1R.

 

[BrutalLegend]

Aww man, that's a bummer. I too don't have a MMCX balanced cable lying around. Hmm, guess I'll try asking around.

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

Did you get to try CIEM's with both QP1 and QP1R?  Was there a difference in the sound?  
 
I'm thinking of getting either the QP1 or R but I only use the Noble 4C and my only can is the Beyer DT1350.  
 
Would the QP1 be enough for these or would sound be not as transparent and controlled because of the components used in the R?

 

[moedawg140]

  Did you get to try CIEM's with both QP1 and QP1R?  Was there a difference in the sound?  
 
I'm thinking of getting either the QP1 or R but I only use the Noble 4C and my only can is the Beyer DT1350.  
 
Would the QP1 be enough for these or would sound be not as transparent and controlled because of the components used in the R?

 
Who are these inquiries/questions directed to? (I do not want to assume)

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

   
Who are these inquiries/questions directed to? (I do not want to assume)

Sorry, @moedawg140 they were mean't for you.  =)
 
Thanks

 

[moedawg140]

 
Sorry, @moedawg140 they were mean't for you.  =)
 
Thanks

 
There was a difference, but not a night and day difference, more like a dusk to night difference.  Some IEMs and headphones may accentuate the differences and some may not emit as apparent certain differences.
 
I would personally say to go for the QP1 if you are strapped for cash, knowing you will receive a great sounding DAP, and go for the QP1R if you want the best SQ that Questyle can currently offer, for a few hundred dollars more.
 
What color would you be going for?

 

[JerryLeeds]

Moedawg,
 
I was thinking about getting the Empire Spartan-IV,
 
I see on their website they have a customization option to lower the sensitivity to help out with hissing. Is this a needed option with the QP1R? I mean was this an opton on the pair you listened too?
 
 
<Thinking to myself ... I'm wondering if these would actually sound 'that' much better than my currect Westone UM Pro 50's>