[willowbrook]

  Ok all QA issues aside, OOTB I have to say that these puppies sound pretty amazing, the sound actually seems to be coming from outside my head in all directions.  I think this is due to them being open.  If i cover the holes the 3D effect disappears.

That's pretty cool. I hope it doesn't leak too much sound in quiet environment such as the library.
 
Hopefully all the issues will be improved upon soon or else a lot may think not to risk it and then what happens after will not be good...I've dealt with numerous terrible QC issues with Hifiman and I know I'll never be using one of Hifiman's headphones ever again.

 

[Lohb]

  Yeah that's not good. lol @ "unlocked".
 
Nice to see the internals somewhat though. 

After more time with these, are you getting any ear canal pain from those bigger nozzles ?

 

[MuZo2]

Ok all QA issues aside, OOTB I have to say that these puppies sound pretty amazing, the sound actually seems to be coming from outside my head in all directions.  I think this is due to them being open.  If i cover the holes the 3D effect disappears.

How do they compare to D2?

 

[Bribo]

How do they compare to D2?

Honestly I keep switching back and forth trying to compare the two and all I can say is that there is a massive difference between burned in D2 (green filter) and OOTB QT5. Way more than differences between DQSM1, LZ-A3, TK13.   Its very difficult for me too describe in words and it depends on the song I am listening to.  Compared to the D2 the QT5 sound is just massively ginormous.  When I switch from listening to the QT5 for a while to the D2 I notice a lack of massive immersive 3D soundstage and bass but an increase in precision at the lower end.  When I go from D2 to QT5 I immediately notice the massiveness and a lot more bass, some of which seems loose or not very precise and often a bit too much at first. Although I like it, like it a lot after a few minutes.  Basically each time I switch,  I initially like the one that I switch over too less.  I think if the bass improves with burn in like others have experienced I will end up with the QT5 getting more ear time but will still use the D2 a lot for certain genres and especially when I need Isolation (its waaaaaay better in this respect.)

 

[Paulus XII]

  Honestly I keep switching back and forth trying to compare the two and all I can say is that there is a massive difference between burned in D2 (green filter) and OOTB QT5. Way more than differences between DQSM1, LZ-A3, TK13.   Its very difficult for me too describe in words and it depends on the song I am listening to.  Compared to the D2 the QT5 sound is just massively ginormous.  When I switch from listening to the QT5 for a while to the D2 I notice a lack of massive immersive 3D soundstage and bass but an increase in precision at the lower end.  When I go from D2 to QT5 I immediately notice the massiveness and a lot more bass, some of which seems loose or not very precise and often a bit too much at first. Although I like it, like it a lot after a few minutes.  Basically each time I switch,  I initially like the one that I switch over too less.  I think if the bass improves with burn in like others have experienced I will end up with the QT5 getting more ear time but will still use the D2 a lot for certain genres and especially when I need Isolation (its waaaaaay better in this respect.)

 
The bass will change and odds are that you will end up prefering QT5 from your description.

 

[Bribo]

   
The bass will change and odds are that you will end up prefering QT5 from your description.

I agree with your prediction Sensei

 

[stenog]

Sensei . Paulus Xll has been right all the time .

I think i have a slight problem with fit. I can't hear this immensive bass on the QT5. I don't have the D2, yet, but when compared to SW3 the bass on the SW3 is faster, tighter and goes deeper. I have mee double flange on the way i will try with these and see if there is any change. Note, i am not complaining. I was listening to Dire Strait - making movies - last night, the stage, seperating and vocals was on a higher level than SW3. Only the bass are lacking a bit.

 

[Bribo]

Sensei

. Paulus Xll has been right all the time

.

I think i have a slight problem with fit. I can't hear this immensive bass on the QT5. I don't have the D2, yet, but when compared to SW3 the bass on the SW3 is faster, tighter and goes deeper. I have mee double flange on the way i will try with these and see if there is any change. Note, i am not complaining. I was listening to Dire Strait - making movies - last night, the stage, seperating and vocals was on a higher level than SW3. Only the bass are lacking a bit.

What source are you using ?  Im using rockboxed xduoo x3 with stock settings

 

[stenog]

LG V10. I don't have any fancy equipment. But the V10 is not that bad. And black stock tips can't get anything else to fit.

 

[Paulus XII]

LG V10. I don't have any fancy equipment. But the V10 is not that bad. And black stock tips can't get anything else to fit.

 
You don't necessarily need to. LG V10 is as good as FiiO X7. Just less power. Simply a variant of the same DAC.

 

[Paulpark222]

I just received my QT5. Gotta try them out as soon as I finish my work. 

 
 
Paul

 

[crabdog]

  I just received my QT5. Gotta try them out as soon as I finish my work. 

 
 
Paul

Looking forward to your impressions Paul.

 

[willowbrook]

  I just received my QT5. Gotta try them out as soon as I finish my work. 

 
 
Paul

Looking forward to your comparisons

 

[RedJohn456]

   
You don't necessarily need to. LG V10 is as good as FiiO X7. Just less power. Simply a variant of the same DAC.

T's not just a variant, the X7 sports the desktop 8 channel dac, whereas the V10 uses the mobile version. I am sure the V10 sounds fun but I doubt it sounds as good as the X7 with Am2 module. 

 

[Ahmad313]

I just received my QT5. Gotta try them out as soon as I finish my work. 


Paul

Congratulations Paul, eagerly waiting to hear your early impressions , hope you lucky enough to get a unlocked until.