The Qudelix-5K thread

[keesue]

Thanks for the correction. I had planars on the brain. I had been looking at the new 7 Hz Timeless and I got stuck in gear. Intriguing...

I haven't spent time comparing them to my other IEMs. I'll report back once I do so. I like the EQ presets. I tried a few until I scrolled down and found the Xover. Has worked nicely thus far. I just wanted a small portable DAC/Amp to drive my headphones whilst I work out of the office. The IEMs at the price were a bonus as far as I was concerned.

I am not a professional reviewer such as you guys are here. I have been listening through headphones since boyhood with portable cassette tapes though cheap headphones that assualted your hearing. When I got my Koss Pro 4AAs I was in the big leagues. Now, here I am with headphones hanging everywhere driven by tubes.

That said, reading up on the comments with the insigthful and in-depth analysis, I was able to get a solid sense for how good this product really is so I pulled the trigger. I am confident they will fill the bill. Qudelix did a good job in my opinion.

I'll let you know what I hear...

 

[greyforest]

Glad you're happy with the Qudelix 5K and Xover IEM. Nowadays I wouldn't listen to my collection of 20+ IEMs without using the 5K with each one individually EQ'D using published FR graphs and fine tuned with my ears I've been sitting on the fence on getting the Xover due to its rather lukewarm reception and shipping cost. How would you compare its SQ to other IEMs?
BTW the Xover uses 2 DDs, not planar drivers.

qxover might be the most cost-value efficient hifi iem you ever gonna find on the market once you had q5k.

 

[Musicoflife]

qxover might be the most cost-value efficient hifi iem you ever gonna find on the market once you had q5k.

Do you use Qxover with or without the AutoEQ to Harman 2019? Some just love the V shape sound.

 

[keesue]

I see three EQ models named Harmon. I tried the middle one and it made the IEMs sound much better. I didn't see the 2019 version. This is all new to me so any suggestions you have are welcomed indeed. Thanks. I gotta say, the more I listen to them the more I am impressed with their clarity and transparency. The EQ curves really let you dial them in without sounding fatiguing. What a bargain...

 

[Musicoflife]

I see three EQ models named Harmon. I tried the middle one and it made the IEMs sound much better. I didn't see the 2019 version. This is all new to me so any suggestions you have are welcomed indeed. Thanks. I gotta say, the more I listen to them the more I am impressed with their clarity and transparency. The EQ curves really let you dial them in without sounding fatiguing. What a bargain...

Back in the day we'd read about PEQ (as opposed to GEQ) and thought how wonderful just to have one or two PEQ filters to target specific annoying frequencies. You'd pay big bucks to have such a thing. Now the Q5K offers 10 such filters in a portable device for so little cost.

It's a powerful audio tool and like all powerful tools can give very good or very bad results. It boils down to proper understanding and use of PEQs.

Try an IEM you didn't like and adjust the frequency response one filter at a time. It's hugely educational... learn how individual frequency bands affect the sound and how even high frequencies can affect the perceived quality of the bass. Even a dB change may make for a subtle difference and be worthwhile.

All settings are reversible so go ahead, experiment, learn... and enjoy!

 

[keesue]

Rgr that...thanks again.

 

[greyforest]

Do you use Qxover with or without the AutoEQ to Harman 2019? Some just love the V shape sound.

i dont use eq i prefer qxover for what it is

 

[Musicoflife]

Thanks for the correction. I had planars on the brain. I had been looking at the new 7 Hz Timeless

Me too... I just ordered one

Like you, I have a pair of planar speakers.

 

[keesue]

Planars driven by Class A tube amps are pure heaven. I built my entire system for those Maggies. They made their entrance into my system in 1997 and I have never looked back. Voice and acoustic jazz are their forte.

Please let us know how those 7’s sound. I want to pair them with the 5K. The 5K X-overs are no slouch though, but I’d like those 7‘s in the stable. Again, nothing does the human voice and acoustic jazz like planars. (My Stax earspeakers lost the bass response and a part of me died when they did). The amp is fine so I’m saving up the ole pennies to upgrade. Only 9999999 pennies to go!

My only concern is the 7Hz are closed back and planars like to be open? But maybe not for IEMs...dunno

 

[superuser1]

i think the app is one of the best i have come across ... they have almost thought of everything including limiting the charge of the unit till 80%

 

[keesue]

I’m just getting the hang of it. It is mature I agree!

 

[Musicoflife]

Planars driven by Class A tube amps are pure heaven. I built my entire system for those Maggies. They made their entrance into my system in 1997 and I have never looked back. Voice and acoustic jazz are their forte.

Please let us know how those 7’s sound. I want to pair them with the 5K. The 5K X-overs are no slouch though, but I’d like those 7‘s in the stable. Again, nothing does the human voice and acoustic jazz like planars. (My Stax earspeakers lost the bass response and a part of me died when they did). The amp is fine so I’m saving up the ole pennies to upgrade. Only 9999999 pennies to go!

My only concern is the 7Hz are closed back and planars like to be open? But maybe not for IEMs...dunno

Sure will post some OOTB impressions of the Timeless when it arrives. Seller says he'll get new stocks this week and ship it, which means a 2 week wait.

Yeah I stayed with my nephew who had Maggie 3 with Krell amp. Couldn't stop replaying Evita! I used to run Apogee Caliper pure ribbon speakers and in my lounge, man it was boomy. Wish I had the Q5K then to control the room nodes lol.

 

[Musicoflife]

i think the app is one of the best i have come across ... they have almost thought of everything including limiting the charge the unit till 80%

This is what happens when they really listen to buyer feedback and request. Using a different handle. I happen to be one of three guys in the Qudelix site who badgered for the option to limit the battery charge. Within days, it was done! I actually asked for the limit to be user programmable, but hey I'll live with 80%.

 

[plakat]

Interesting… to me the app is rather convoluted and functionally overloaded. I was digging through all the options (impressive list for sure) since one of my ES100 units Ia giving me troubles recently…
I really appreciate the simple firmware updates with the Qudelix but other than that I just can’t connect with it on a personal level. I‘ve put it back on the shelf.

 

[Musicoflife]

Interesting… to me the app is rather convoluted and functionally overloaded. I was digging through all the options (impressive list for sure) since one of my ES100 units Ia giving me troubles recently…
I really appreciate the simple firmware updates with the Qudelix but other than that I just can’t connect with it on a personal level. I‘ve put it back on the shelf.

When I first used the app it was a bit confusing for me too. Sometimes I couldn't find my way back to a particular option. The menu structure made sense when I realized the bottom row of icons are the main menu, and the top row the submenu.

Hope this helps.