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ShaunG · 03-19-2009, 09:08 PM

The FiiO E5 headphone amplifier just got a glowing review at TrustedReviews.com and they rather liked it. In fact they liked the E5 so much they awarded the entry level amp the coveted 'TrustedReviews Recommended' seal.

Below are a few extracts from the review:

"The output seems cleaner and brighter, with a pleasant, rich tone in the mid and upper range. Sound is much richer and more lively than it was, and the results with classical music are nigh on dazzling."

"Solid audio output for such a ludicrously cheap headphone amp. While your mileage will vary depending on your 'phones, its well worth giving the E5 a try if you find your existing setup lacks power."

FiiO E5 Headphone Amp with iPod Nano

Read the full 4 page review of the FiiO E5 at the following link:

FiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier Review - MP3 Reviews - TrustedReviews

garlleg · 06-10-2009, 10:53 AM

Wonder how these would work with a set of ue triple fi pro's ? I'm already very pleased with the way the triple fi's sound and as they have a low impedence too I don't know if it would make any difference at all ? For £20 thought it may be worth a look, but thought i'd see if anyone has tried this amp with ue earphones first ?

What a cool little gadget for the price anyway

Dan

Edit: Found this review on HeadFi,
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f105/p...roduct-382627/ and sounds like using e5 and tf go well togeather,

ShaunG · 06-11-2009, 05:14 PM

The Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro is a very sensitive earphone and definitely doesn't NEED to amped.

As the graphs on that Head-fi.org review show, the FiiO E5 does give a good improvement in bass response. This effect can be quite pleasing and as you say for 20 quid it can be fun to try it out.

garlleg · 06-12-2009, 11:21 AM

Yea, it was looking at the graph that I thought it would be nice to simply be able to boost the lows for listening to certain songs, I wouldn't bother using the amp was in flat mode as I doubt i'd notice the difference, but that bass mode definately seems to be a handy feature to have at times

Saiyajin · 06-13-2009, 09:31 PM

I am actually owner of both. E5 make a little warm feeling and slight improvement in bass response into the sound.
For the money you cannot go wrong. The Triple.fi might deserve a real amplifier but with E5 you will get a good felling until you may decide wanting something better.
Btw I like my E5. Only slight hiss bother me but other than that I’m happy.

garlleg · 06-14-2009, 01:20 PM

Hi Saiyajin !

Thanks for your input, just what I was looking for.

Dan

03-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShaunG Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 406 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	FiiO E5 Review at TrustedReviews.com The FiiO E5 headphone amplifier just got a glowing review at TrustedReviews.com and they rather liked it. In fact they liked the E5 so much they awarded the entry level amp the coveted 'TrustedReviews Recommended' seal. Below are a few extracts from the review: "The output seems cleaner and brighter, with a pleasant, rich tone in the mid and upper range. Sound is much richer and more lively than it was, and the results with classical music are nigh on dazzling." "Solid audio output for such a ludicrously cheap headphone amp. While your mileage will vary depending on your 'phones, its well worth giving the E5 a try if you find your existing setup lacks power." FiiO E5 Headphone Amp with iPod Nano Read the full 4 page review of the FiiO E5 at the following link: FiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier Review - MP3 Reviews - TrustedReviews __________________ Shaun @ HiFi Headphones HiFi Headphones - the UK Headphone & Earphone Store That's Serious About Headphones Ultimate Ears, Grado, Phonak Audéo, Klipsch, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and many other high quality brands - visit our store. Join us on FaceBook Last edited by ShaunG; 03-19-2009 at 09:14 PM.

06-10-2009, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
garlleg Headphone Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wonder how these would work with a set of ue triple fi pro's ? I'm already very pleased with the way the triple fi's sound and as they have a low impedence too I don't know if it would make any difference at all ? For £20 thought it may be worth a look, but thought i'd see if anyone has tried this amp with ue earphones first ? What a cool little gadget for the price anyway Dan Edit: Found this review on HeadFi, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f105/p...roduct-382627/ and sounds like using e5 and tf go well togeather, Last edited by garlleg; 06-10-2009 at 11:52 AM.

06-11-2009, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShaunG Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 406 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	FiiO E5 Review The Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro is a very sensitive earphone and definitely doesn't NEED to amped. As the graphs on that Head-fi.org review show, the FiiO E5 does give a good improvement in bass response. This effect can be quite pleasing and as you say for 20 quid it can be fun to try it out. __________________ Shaun @ HiFi Headphones HiFi Headphones - the UK Headphone & Earphone Store That's Serious About Headphones Ultimate Ears, Grado, Phonak Audéo, Klipsch, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and many other high quality brands - visit our store. Join us on FaceBook Last edited by ShaunG; 06-11-2009 at 05:27 PM.

06-13-2009, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Saiyajin Headphone Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I am actually owner of both. E5 make a little warm feeling and slight improvement in bass response into the sound. For the money you cannot go wrong. The Triple.fi might deserve a real amplifier but with E5 you will get a good felling until you may decide wanting something better. Btw I like my E5. Only slight hiss bother me but other than that I’m happy. __________________ Greetings Saijajin (and sorry my poor english if I...that yes you know..I'm not UK) Player: Meizu Miniplayer SP/SL 8GB, Cowon S9 32GB, Sony D-NE830 IEMs: SoundMagic PL-30, PL50, SA6, ER-4P, Sennheiser IE8, Triple.fi 10 Pro with custom cable. Amp: FiiO E5

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06-12-2009, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
garlleg Headphone Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yea, it was looking at the graph that I thought it would be nice to simply be able to boost the lows for listening to certain songs, I wouldn't bother using the amp was in flat mode as I doubt i'd notice the difference, but that bass mode definately seems to be a handy feature to have at times

06-14-2009, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
garlleg Headphone Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Saiyajin ! Thanks for your input, just what I was looking for. Dan