Review: Questyle Audio QP1R - With Multiple Headphone and IEM Pairings

[vnmslsrbms]

Interestingly it's available for 7000 RMB on TaoBao.  I thought the MSRP was 899 for the QP1R?  Is this actually a reversal?  It's now more expensive to buy Chinese stuff from China?

 

[moedawg140]

  Interestingly it's available for 7000 RMB on TaoBao.  I thought the MSRP was 899 for the QP1R?  Is this actually a reversal?  It's now more expensive to buy Chinese stuff from China?

 
The MSRP is $899 USD for the QP1R.  I would contact TaoBao regarding the specific reason(s) behind fluctuations/"increase" regarding the price.

 

[DGCFAD]

  Interestingly it's available for 7000 RMB on TaoBao.  I thought the MSRP was 899 for the QP1R?  Is this actually a reversal?  It's now more expensive to buy Chinese stuff from China?

You might want to contact info@questyleaudio.com, to verify that price, the reseller may not be authorized. The US price is $899 USD.

 

[vnmslsrbms]

Yeah I'm not sure why.  There are several sellers with that same exact price. It's a pre-order price, but I guess in China that means you could pay more to get it sooner?  Not an option for me anyway.  I prefer to buy local for pricey items like these, especially new.  

 

[NZtechfreak]

Great review, going to take a couple of trips to digest it.

One note - I'm fairly certain that you heard the Pandora Hope VI with the deeper pads that now come stock with it, the SQ and signature is much improved with the original low repulsion pads. EDIT: Ah, no, you did hear them with the better sounding low repulsion pads that are no longer stock. Re-read that section and your description is spot on, I must have confused with the IV section.

 

[moedawg140]

  Great review, going to take a couple of trips to digest it.
 
One note - I'm fairly certain that you heard the Pandora Hope VI with the deeper pads that now come stock with it, the SQ and signature is much improved with the original low repulsion pads. 

 
Thanks, appreciate the comment.  Take your time to savor the review, as it's being updated with new equipment in the near future.  

 
I updated the Final Audio Design Pandora Hope VI section accordingly.

 

[NZtechfreak]

Reading your review I am definitely buying this. It works well with what I have (Pandora Hope VI, Ethers, soon Ether C), and the sound characteristics sound akin to my CMA800R monos which I love.

Also, see my edit above - misread and you did hear the original low repulsion pads with the Hope VI.

 

[moedawg140]

Reading your review I am definitely buying this. It works well with what I have (Pandora Hope VI, Ethers, soon Ether C), and the sound characteristics sound akin to my CMA800R monos which I love.

Also, see my edit above - misread and you did hear the original low repulsion pads with the Hope VI.

 
Ah okay, sorry for any confusion!  Yes, the low repulsion pads that I listened to aren't available anymore.  I am aware that Massdrop currently has a Final Audio Design SONOROUS VI headphone that if "dropped", will come with extra "(B)" pads.
 
This is what Massdrop stated (source, https://www.massdrop.com/buy/final-audio-design-sonorous-vi-headphone):
 
"...Included in this drop free of charge is a pair of deluxe Final Audio Design (B) earpads, constructed out of a softer sponge material that's said to provide a greater lower end response and to be more comfortable than the stock (A) earpads.
 
The extra (B) earpads for these 30 units are currently in production in Japan, and are scheduled to make it to American shores in 2-4 weeks. Depending on the drop end date, you may receive the headphones and earpads in separate shipments."

 

[chocolatekid28]

Thanks for the great review, but I have a few questions. First, if you use 2 micro SD cards, will the QP1R shuffle all the files into a single library or can you only access the contents of 1 card or the on board storage at a time? Second, once the QP1R reads the micro SD and generates the library, does that information stay in place or does it have to re-generate the library every time you turn it on and/or switch cards? Finally, will it be compatible with the larger micro SD cards? Thanks.

 

[Duncan]

Thanks for the great review, but I have a few questions. First, if you use 2 micro SD cards, will the QP1R shuffle all the files into a single library or can you only access the contents of 1 card or the on board storage at a time? Second, once the QP1R reads the micro SD and generates the library, does that information stay in place or does it have to re-generate the library every time you turn it on and/or switch cards? Finally, will it be compatible with the larger micro SD cards? Thanks.

That is a tough one to answer at the moment, so this is definitely not a FINAL answer (as for me at least, I do not have final firmware) however - at the moment, there is a file limit, so - if you have a LOT of music, best way to access your files is by going directly into the mSD / internal memory (in the same way you do on the FiiO series of players)...

With regards to the files, no - you can sync either automatically (when you add / remove files from the player / dock with PC) or manually (when you select to update the library).

 

[gr8soundz]

Has anyone heard both the QP1R and the Hifiman 901S; which sounds better?
 

 

[DGCFAD]

  Thanks for the great review, but I have a few questions. First, if you use 2 micro SD cards, will the QP1R shuffle all the files into a single library or can you only access the contents of 1 card or the on board storage at a time? Second, once the QP1R reads the micro SD and generates the library, does that information stay in place or does it have to re-generate the library every time you turn it on and/or switch cards? Finally, will it be compatible with the larger micro SD cards? Thanks.

If "Update Media Library" is set to automatic, it will update when the player is disconnected from a computer or a micro SD card is inserted while the player is on. If it is set to manual, then you have to go into "Settings" and select "Update Media Library" to update. I usually update manually, as I prefer to insert the cards with the power off.
 
There is a single library that is accessible through "Play by Category".  "Browse Files" accesses the files directly bypassing the media library, and therefore shows the micro SD cards and the internal storage as separate locations.
 
The unit has only been tested with 128GB cards, when the larger cards become more available, we will test them. Most likely there will not be an issue.

 

[NZtechfreak]

It'll work with all cards if it works with 64gb+ cards, I can assure you of that.

 

[AxelCloris]

Has anyone heard both the QP1R and the Hifiman 901S; which sounds better?

 
Keep in mind this is entirely my personal opinion, and I encourage everyone listen to both on their own before deciding, but the QP1R produces more enjoyable sound for me. I had the HM901s and have the QP1R.

 

[gr8soundz]

   
Keep in mind this is entirely my personal opinion, and I encourage everyone listen to both on their own before deciding, but the QP1R produces more enjoyable sound for me. I had the HM901s and have the QP1R.

 
Thanks; that helps. The Questyle is a lot less expensive too. Decision getting easier already.
 

  If "Update Media Library" is set to automatic, it will update when the player is disconnected from a computer or a micro SD card is inserted while the player is on. If it is set to manual, then you have to go into "Settings" and select "Update Media Library" to update. I usually update manually, as I prefer to insert the cards with the power off.
 
There is a single library that is accessible through "Play by Category".  "Browse Files" accesses the files directly bypassing the media library, and therefore shows the micro SD cards and the internal storage as separate locations.
 
The unit has only been tested with 128GB cards, when the larger cards become more available, we will test them. Most likely there will not be an issue.

 
Any chance we'll see usb DAC functionality and MQA compatibility added to the QP1R?