[mape00]

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Originally Posted by tstarn06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agree the Clip can't drive the PFEs very well, at least not my Clip (nor yours, apparently). They do sound good, but it's frustrating. I add the E5 and it helps, but sometimes, depending on the track, still not enough volume. And I am not talking stick-your-head-in-the-tower volume either. Perplexed about it, cause some other HFers say they have their Clip at halfway with the PFEs and it's enough. Can't understand how.

There's a Normal/High volume setting in the Clip:
Settings -> Volume -> High

Unlikely that you wouldn't have noticed this, but it's my best guess...

 

[tstarn06]

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Originally Posted by mape00 /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's a Normal/High volume setting in the Clip: Settings -> Volume -> High Unlikely that you wouldn't have noticed this, but it's my best guess...

No, mine is set to high, always has been. Thanks though.

 

[SactoMan101]

Try the Audio-Technica ATH-CK7 or Sony MDR-EX90LP. You can order them for well under US$100 from Amazon.com.

 

[Bina]

My Clip have enough power. It can drive every in-ears I try( UE triple Fi, D-Jays, even Phonak Audéo) around 50%.

 

[Hooran]

I have used or am using my Clip and Fuze with TF10s, Westone 3, Grado SR60, and they all have very good synergy with the Clip and Fuze.

 

[shubhangam]

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Originally Posted by tstarn06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agree the Clip can't drive the PFEs very well, at least not my Clip (nor yours, apparently). They do sound good, but it's frustrating. I add the E5 and it helps, but sometimes, depending on the track, still not enough volume. And I am not talking stick-your-head-in-the-tower volume either. Perplexed about it, cause some other HFers say they have their Clip at halfway with the PFEs and it's enough. Can't understand how.

The listening volumes may vary?

Some people have trained themselves to love music at very low levels (from what I read)

 

[average_joe]

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Originally Posted by mape00 /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's a Normal/High volume setting in the Clip: Settings -> Volume -> High Unlikely that you wouldn't have noticed this, but it's my best guess...

My primary DAP is a Fuze, which is the same output wise as the clip (and my wife has a Clip). I did not notice any difference when the volume is normal vs. high. I leave it set to high.

PFEs can be driven by the Clip no problem for about 95% of my music. There have been a few occasions where I turned the volume to 100% and wanted a little more. Also, with the PFE, battery life comes into play with the higher volume. Maybe an E5 would help with that!

My main IEM is the IE8, and they sound great with the Fuze, but admittedly not as great as with my computer setup.

 

[mape00]

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Originally Posted by tstarn06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, mine is set to high, always has been. Thanks though.

What hardware revision is your clip? (What does Settings -> System information say?) Maybe there's some kind of difference between the rev. 1 and 2 devices.

 

[snowy08]

Using IE8 with sansa clip here. I think it a good pair

 

[tstarn06]

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Originally Posted by mape00 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What hardware revision is your clip? (What does Settings -> System information say?) Maybe there's some kind of difference between the rev. 1 and 2 devices.

2.01.16 on the 8GB model, v2
1.01.30 on the 1GB model, v1 (a Woot! refurb)

I believe these are the latest firmwares, both support FLAC.

 

[nsx_23]

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Originally Posted by snowy08 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Using IE8 with sansa clip here. I think it a good pair

x 2

 

[mape00]

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Originally Posted by tstarn06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2.01.16 on the 8GB model, v2 1.01.30 on the 1GB model, v1 (a Woot! refurb) I believe these are the latest firmwares, both support FLAC.

Then maybe you just like listening louder than most...

 

[tstarn06]

Not really. But now I just use the E5 and it's all good. With a velcro dot on each, it's still a very small portable package.

 

[quadmaniac]

As an aside, I've noticed a strange bug with the Clip.

Sometimes, after meddling with the EQ settings, the volume suddenly goes down. However, if you again start up the EQ menu, the volume rises... definitely suggesting something weird going on.

And yeah.. even I dont notice any difference between the "normal" and "loud" volume settings

 

[SactoMan101]

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Originally Posted by snowy08 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Using IE8 with sansa clip here. I think it a good pair

Isn't using the Sennheiser IE8 with the Sansa Clip almost ridiculous overkill for that little player?