FiiO Q3 _(Z Reviews)_ Yeah It's Great, but...

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  • @ZReviews
    @ZReviews3 жыл бұрын

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  • @comradestrawberry1876

    @comradestrawberry1876

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you buy the Laffey pillow above the speakers?

  • @YayaTia_II

    @YayaTia_II

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Zeos so will the FiiO Q3 outperform the ESS Sabre DAC/Amps in some laptops nowadays specifically gaming ones. I guess the uh... Ones without say ultrabooks or just laptops that don't have a dedicated dac/amp would need something like this.

  • @Dark_Matter

    @Dark_Matter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any suggestions for a balanced cable for the V-Moda m100 master

  • @Slinky511nx7

    @Slinky511nx7

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't wanna buy any of these, I just wanna hear your sweet voice Zeos

  • @sixstringsdown1

    @sixstringsdown1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude, do you even know who BRUCE MCLAREN IS? Doubtful... HIGHLY DOUBTFUL...

  • @DaBomb5309
    @DaBomb53092 жыл бұрын

    something like this, i would use as a desktop amp that i could take with me anywhere. bluetooth is convenient, but wired will always be more reliable.

  • @TheReclaimerRx7

    @TheReclaimerRx7

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought it for the exact same reason, I would have it on my desktop most of the time but it would be nice to take with me where ever I go. Its also an upgrade over my fiio k1

  • @erock81487

    @erock81487

    8 ай бұрын

    I have a q1mii and use it at work on the desktop and then can take it with me. Love it. Might get this one just to get a little more power eventually.

  • @ryansmith616
    @ryansmith6163 жыл бұрын

    Well Zeos, the Q3 puts out 160mw at 32ohms, where the BTR5 only puts out 80. Also has a bigger battery, and I think it has a better form factor for being attached to the back of large phones like my Oneplus 7 pro. Also, bluetooth still has drawbacks. It still drains battery of both devices and will never be perfect audio quality. Bluetooth pairing can be annoying... That's just my $0.02.

  • @ThemMightyPies

    @ThemMightyPies

    3 жыл бұрын

    In this economy it’s advised you don’t give your “$0.02” worth. Not worth the capital and cheapens all other thought.

  • @Coconuts738
    @Coconuts7383 жыл бұрын

    Best way to sum up the year "It's 2020 where the f*uck are you going ?" Thank you Zeos!

  • @Chuk13838
    @Chuk138383 жыл бұрын

    I want the FiiO Q3 for an iPod Classic running Rockbox and playing FLAC. I figure it will sound good but I’m also just learning about this stuff. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @juantristan_la_muerte
    @juantristan_la_muerte3 жыл бұрын

    i love your reviews, they make me laugh a lot while being quite informative

  • @19crossbone85
    @19crossbone853 жыл бұрын

    My reason for Q3/HipDac: I am an iPhone/iPad user. Apple does not provide any high bandwidth bluetooth codec, so for the best quality I have to go the cable-way.

  • @damau5687

    @damau5687

    3 жыл бұрын

    AAC is excellent, a very close 2nd to LDAC & much better than even aptx hd imo.

  • @hal9xxx321
    @hal9xxx3213 жыл бұрын

    Portable amps like this are actually pretty awesome. I strapped my ifi Hip Dac to the back of my 200$ Xiaomi phone by velcro taping it to the back of the case and plug it with a short flat usb cable. Literally just created a *thiccboi* DAP but it's far more useful when u need it to.

  • @daropojara5494

    @daropojara5494

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, with velcro it's great. I've permanently glued velcros on the back side of my Oneplus and hid them under silicone case. And on hipdac I have two elastic stripes with velcro sewed onto them. When I want to connect hipdac to it, I just remove silicone case and stick it on the back.

  • @Azhariputra666

    @Azhariputra666

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol dude so do i, ifi hip dac with xiaomi phone 😄

  • @yevheniirazin7474

    @yevheniirazin7474

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does hip dac discharge your phone? I have xiaomi too

  • @Azhariputra666

    @Azhariputra666

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yevheniirazin7474 no it doesn't

  • @haj_endot
    @haj_endot3 жыл бұрын

    I'm interested in the Q3 as an iPad Pro dac/amp, since I just don't wanna be attached to a desk setup at all times but don't need ultra-portability. I just want to bum around the house with it.

  • @YamilLlanos

    @YamilLlanos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Use speakers. Then walk as much as you like

  • @ivanzvontsov4628

    @ivanzvontsov4628

    11 ай бұрын

    @@YamilLlanos mum is sleeping in another room. what to do, master?

  • @vnitto
    @vnitto2 жыл бұрын

    I quit listening to DAC reviews and just started listening to more music.

  • @asotomayor

    @asotomayor

    2 жыл бұрын

    There!

  • @aravindvinayakan
    @aravindvinayakan3 жыл бұрын

    I'm really curious to hear your thoughts on the Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt and how you think it stacks up to something like the BTR5 or the Q3 from a sound quality perspective

  • @datdudeinred

    @datdudeinred

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will never happen. As NO BLUETOOTH. 😂

  • @cavalry1213

    @cavalry1213

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can tell you that it stacks up pretty well. I actually feel that the Dragonfly has a little more power, honestly, but then you just flip the gain switch on the Fiio.

  • @coutopraze
    @coutopraze3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the new lighting over your desk!

  • @luke4800
    @luke48003 жыл бұрын

    Because I don’t want Bluetooth. I want wired connection and once you start comparing the btr5 (wired) to the q3, the q3 wins. Analog volume knob, THX AAA, bigger battery, bass boost etc. The q3 is as portable as your phone so it’s still as convient as btr5.

  • @link3457

    @link3457

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @jafizzle95
    @jafizzle953 жыл бұрын

    I want the Q3 specifically, because I just bought the HD 660 S (based on your praise) with a fuckton of saved Target gift cards lol I do not own a a DAC or amp at all and I need something that: 1) Plugs into my computer (primary use) 2) Plugs into my phone (wire won't bother me, and it'll be a once-in-a-while type deal) 3) Has 4.4 balanced (because that's what the 660 S comes with

  • @arthurwatts1680
    @arthurwatts16803 жыл бұрын

    My Q1MKII died but based on this I'll stick with my BTR5 for now. Abandoning hard-to-drive cans was the best thing I've ever done - cuts right down on the mania for more powerful amps - but I salute Fiio for what they've done at every pricepoint.

  • @comradestrawberry1876
    @comradestrawberry18763 жыл бұрын

    I must confess that I am *that guy* with a Xduoo XD-05 strapped to my phone. Or I mean I have my phone strapped to the Xduoo...

  • @enaheray

    @enaheray

    3 жыл бұрын

    SameSame!

  • @aravindvinayakan

    @aravindvinayakan

    3 жыл бұрын

    You sir, are a gosh darn champion 🏆

  • @aromass3104

    @aromass3104

    3 жыл бұрын

    I both the module and keep them both in difrent pockets

  • @TarekMidani

    @TarekMidani

    3 жыл бұрын

    but that thing is way bigger. I don't imagine how big your pocket would be while you're jogging lol

  • @aromass3104

    @aromass3104

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TarekMidani jogg haha I'm a fat lazy kid. I mean I have the plus just cuz I like power. I use it for my laptop and phone while I'm in the bed. If I ever had to jogg id use some sort of small dap and fiio fh3 (a fucking steal I'm in love with em only the cable is kinda ahh)

  • @balldrips
    @balldrips3 жыл бұрын

    "Honda Civic trunk shake sorta low-end." That shit got me. Thats me in 1999 with my Alpine cva1005, Playstation and vcr. Along with my Polk Audio Dx components and three ways in the back deck. Kicker Solobaric subs (round ones) pushed by Mtx amps all the way around. Dynamat throughout the car and it sill rattled! I had to put a damn upgraded alternater and Monster cap in. Those were the days working at Circuit City as an 18 year old. It was the first signs of being into audio more so than the average person. No car system these days but my hobby is in headphones and the rabbit hole that entails with dacs and amps and, and, and... You brought back great memories with that one line. Thanks!

  • @EriComicuDesu
    @EriComicuDesu3 жыл бұрын

    Got the Q1 MKII. Got it mostly because I'm a poor student who doesn't have money to get more than one DAC AMP. So getting one that works on all my devices felt nice, since I'm going to school to study with my laptop a lot, and also travel to my hometown and back sometimes. Basically, bang for buck that I can use everywhere felt nice.

  • @GadgetFox

    @GadgetFox

    3 жыл бұрын

    BTR 5 is just as affordable

  • @CockatooDude

    @CockatooDude

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GadgetFox No analog volume on the BTR5.

  • @EriComicuDesu

    @EriComicuDesu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GadgetFox I also don't have bluetooth on my desktop, nor do I wanna get it. Bluetooth works a bit crap on Linux as well

  • @EriComicuDesu

    @EriComicuDesu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Edelstein Pelikan Ah sweet, what impedance do you have on those? I was thinking of getting some nice reference headphones like those somewhere down the line. Was kinda worried about what the little thing can realistically drive

  • @EriComicuDesu

    @EriComicuDesu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Edelstein Pelikan Alright! Thanks for the advice :]

  • @ryanbailey112
    @ryanbailey1123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the videos. How does this compare to the monolith portable that you reviewed?

  • @TheThompson2x
    @TheThompson2x3 жыл бұрын

    My first thought was “that would be nice for my sim racing rig” because it’s nice and small and would tuck out of the way. But the iFi Zen Dac I have now is cheaper, has more features and has a decent sized knob that I can use with gloves on.

  • @gav4855

    @gav4855

    3 жыл бұрын

    The volume knob on the Zen Dac is a fantastic piece of kit, while the Fiio volume knob is just plain laughable. Stick with what you have for gloves mate, no questions.

  • @siddhantdeepful
    @siddhantdeepful3 жыл бұрын

    Q3 and Ifi Hip Dacs are aimed towards the Laptop users like me where it is easy to switch location and travel with it without adding much bulk. Honestly the only reason i am not taking the BTR5 over this is because from what i have heard in the reviews, BTR5 gets a bit harsher when plugged in through the usb and and Btr5 doesn't have enough battery to last entire day usage with only Bluetooth. And power output is also a thing to consider if you switch to a full size headphone for your laptop

  • @philipnunn1816

    @philipnunn1816

    3 жыл бұрын

    I find the Hip Dac battery doesn't lat any longer than the BTR5 to be honest.... and I love both of them. But for desk only I would use the Zen Dac (Hip Dac is sort of in the middle and is perfect for your scenario) But for purely on the go using my Moto G7 Plus phone I go for the BTR5!

  • @S.M.A.Batista
    @S.M.A.Batista3 жыл бұрын

    I have both the BTR3 and the BTR5 and both are great. I am still curious to see if FIIO introduces a replacement for the Q5S.

  • @jojogpt
    @jojogpt3 жыл бұрын

    I have the BTR5. Is it sonically different from the BTR5? Does it sound any better? I was actually looking forward to it. I can live without the bluetooth in it, because I was gonna use it as my desktop amp. Could you also say if it is better than the Fiio K3?

  • @gerrevandermeer7500
    @gerrevandermeer75003 жыл бұрын

    But, is there a type of device like the BTR5 that supports 4.4mm headphone jack? Or is there going to be and should I wait? I really want to use that cable.

  • @netshark993
    @netshark9933 жыл бұрын

    So I al completely new to headphone amps and dacs. i am interested in this as the only unit I would have. to use both on my phone and at my desktop. my question is. pairing this or the q1 mkii with dt770s would they push the 250ohm model

  • @joshhugo323
    @joshhugo3233 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for the skilled knowledge and review. Your channel has got me looking into upgrades. Could you suggest a top end, mid end, and low end Headphone & DAC combo setup for PC gaming (COD or BF.V game types)? Maybe Amp as well, not informed enough to know if I need one 😀

  • @MarkKam
    @MarkKam3 жыл бұрын

    So which one to buy if I need Bluetooth and volume control for watching TV with a pair of HE4xx?

  • @SandeepTuladhar
    @SandeepTuladhar3 жыл бұрын

    Am gonna buy q3 or hip dac today. But am super confused. Which one should I go with, sound quality is my focus. Am using focal clear pro headphone

  • @baron24601
    @baron246013 жыл бұрын

    So in a few years wireless headphones will have awesome built in dacs and eliminate wires all together?

  • @DimIsHigh
    @DimIsHigh3 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I have an "older" phone that still has the 3.5mm, and I'm planning to get a portable DAC to use both while I play music and when I really want good quality audio on-the-go with a little of bargain in the convenience department. I'd rather get the Fiio or the HipDac over the other ones mostly for look, I'm going to be honest, they look super super cool and for my planned usage I'm totally willing to compromise on portability. I also love wired connections for probably no particular reason, lol. Sooo I mean, would it be this one or the hipdac?

  • @jorgenavarro9848
    @jorgenavarro98483 жыл бұрын

    Hello . Maybe a dumb question but how would I connect this to a TV? Thanks and God bless!

  • @hvskyline1368
    @hvskyline13683 жыл бұрын

    I want it because I work and want something better portable and that sounds better 2) its a good entry point into 4.4 cuz im wanting to get the hiby R5 3) I really like physical volume knobs but I am thinking about the BTR5 for like when I go running on the treadmill or something itd be handy rather than yanking on the cables and stuff

  • @prabhuja7554
    @prabhuja75543 жыл бұрын

    What mic do you use amazing captures whispers....love Zeeee reviews

  • @sohelpmegod51
    @sohelpmegod512 жыл бұрын

    I want a solid listening experience used wired headphones while stationary on my laptop or slight movement like from the living room to my room. I'd say it's aimed for me?

  • @EnduringEagle
    @EnduringEagle3 жыл бұрын

    Zeos: I have the hip dac currently because of burr brown chip that sounds better for Orchestral music and the headphones I use are 250 ohm needing more gain/power than the BTR5 can put out. Just my thoughts. It's about Sound and Powa..

  • @philipnunn1816

    @philipnunn1816

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have both..... and I totally get what you are saying.... As a a purely portable device though the BTR5 is really special. But on a desk or say on a train journey of flight the Hip Dac is brilliant (but if you have the cash... the Graham Slee Bitzie USB Dac/Headphone Ampifier and Lautus USB cable are just amazing)

  • @tenveri

    @tenveri

    3 жыл бұрын

    that Graham Slee Bitzie DAC looks ugly as hell man

  • @Xbox360mIRC
    @Xbox360mIRC Жыл бұрын

    How's the output compared to the Qudelix-5K balanced? The Qudelix-5K lists it as 4.0 Vrms but only 240mw 32ohm balanced and the Fiio Q3 says 3.5Vrms but 370mW output balanced at 32ohm so which one outputs more?

  • @BuzzKora
    @BuzzKora3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder about these portable amp/dacs, do they have an increase in latency? I think its fair to ask since no one ever touches on it but those kind of products are so interesting to me for phone/mobile use but also if I have one i would not want to buy a separate amp/dac to run on my desktop (unless i had money to blow) and since latency is important for gaming and I wonder if those have more built in latency when compared to a desktop amp. (the btr5 also seem more interesting than the Q3 to be honest) I think it sounds dumb and that it wouldnt add latency to the equation but idk, thought to make sure ahah

  • @natewilliams5464
    @natewilliams54643 жыл бұрын

    The red shelf is very nice! Anyway you would paint the speaker shelf?

  • @maxr1992
    @maxr19923 жыл бұрын

    Zeos I need some help. I’m looking for a sub 200$ dac amp combo. I’m getting some hd600s (upgrading from beyer dt770pro) and I still don’t have any amp or dac. What would be your choice that can push the 600s in a cheapish device? I do some mixing so I was thinking big knob, but I don’t think it’ll be able to push it well enough, so I figure I’d need a seperate dac amp combo and interface. Any help appreciated. Much love

  • @Jmartinezvega

    @Jmartinezvega

    3 жыл бұрын

    ifi Zen Dac, $130.

  • @carl2143
    @carl214311 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your video. Very informative video. Thumbs up!

  • @philipnunn1816
    @philipnunn18163 жыл бұрын

    I have the BTR5 and the Hip Dac...... And this is spot on... With my phone I seem to be using the BTR5 almost exclusively...

  • @ayedeeaechdee7795

    @ayedeeaechdee7795

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm internally fighting between these two. Running balanced hd560s, what would you suggest if I don't plan on using the Bluetooth

  • @dookie3453
    @dookie3453 Жыл бұрын

    I thought I could get 1 of these as an affordable entry into hifi sound, is this a legitimate reason or am I mislead? Would this dac sound noticeably better than the apple dongle? For grado headphones

  • @endrizo
    @endrizo3 жыл бұрын

    is it better than the old fiio E 18 Kunlun ??..for laptop or pc use is it better than a creative X G5 ?? thanks.

  • @ravoid36
    @ravoid363 жыл бұрын

    Is there a big difference between the dac sections of these devices? I have a Fiio BTR3 feeding to a 100$ amp and i want to know if it is worth it to upgrade to the btr5/q3

  • @Sonu666

    @Sonu666

    3 жыл бұрын

    first of all stop feeding amp with BTR3 or BTR5. Get a cheap bluetooth dac amp like SMSL B1 instead. Q3 to feed amp? better get E10K or K3. You need true line out not amplified out of the headphone port. You're destroying sound the way you're doing things. Sure BTR3 at 80% volume could act as line out but this isn't the way!

  • @prabinpaudel5572
    @prabinpaudel55723 жыл бұрын

    I chose hip dac over btr5 because: 4.4 seems more sturdy than 2.5 and recently seems to be the norm for balanced portable form Xbass obviously And extra power might come in handy during headphone upgrades (I got p1 as my first iem so the extra power and bass boost both came in handy) And seems like I love touching knobs. 😂 It's mostly about synergy in my opinion. 😁

  • @chamkilaholic
    @chamkilaholic3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, i am a mobile gamer. What should i use to amp the audio from an iphone/ipad without signal loss. I have ATHM40X based on your recommendation. Please reply

  • @TechnoGuy11
    @TechnoGuy113 жыл бұрын

    I have the Hip Dac connected to my M11 because I like the way it sounds more than the M11 and I just use the M11 as the source for all my music.

  • @gav4855

    @gav4855

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also had my Hip Dac connected to my M11!!! I thought I preferred it, then I spent an hour A/B'ing them and determined that the M11 actually provided a better, cleaner, wider sound through the 6XX that are permanently connected :P

  • @mikegiesige589
    @mikegiesige5893 жыл бұрын

    I’m a 67 year old music enthusiast and my ears are paying the dues, I have had a fiio e11 Kilimanjaro for some years now and have really enjoyed it ,but decided to come up to a Bluetooth unit and got the BTR3K ,it’s has much clearer sound but I can’t get the volume I need, can you suggest an amp unit with even more volume than the e11 ? Thanks in advance

  • @fufumini8708
    @fufumini87083 жыл бұрын

    Apple lossless makes the wire connection useful/meaningful?

  • @explodingheavens
    @explodingheavens3 жыл бұрын

    For what I use, I either don't need amp/dac or I need 17-25Watts. I'm mostly at home so I use creative sb x7(also mostly because it got optic in+out). Not happy with hiss but whats better...

  • @prabhuja7554
    @prabhuja75543 жыл бұрын

    Whats your take on dongle DAC s like iBasso Dc03 etc....??Sir

  • @Geerladenlad
    @Geerladenlad3 жыл бұрын

    Why isn't the FiiO Q5s with the THX amp module the best sounding portable amp\DAC?

  • @gigpot
    @gigpot3 жыл бұрын

    I use my Q1 mark ii stacked with a Fiio M6 as my portable solution (the m6 has spotify) and I do consistently use it on my laptop. I'm in university so the bigger unit is easier to keep track of and is sturdier (it's been dropped once or twice)

  • @zondirk2
    @zondirk23 жыл бұрын

    Could you potentially review something in the razer blackshark v2 line. I've heard good thing from people that dont know what they're talking about.

  • @nelsonsze4599
    @nelsonsze45992 жыл бұрын

    thanks u answered my question, I'm happy with my BTR5.

  • @vali69
    @vali693 жыл бұрын

    I want to use this with a laptop and phone, I'm like going to switch between them, take it with me to use at least with the laptop... would this be a good thing to use? Like I would like to use it with iems primarily and maybe my gaming headset as well... I also want it to act as a non portable dac amp, have it sit connected to my laptop, then when I want to, unplug it from the laptop and into my phone, this being besides traveling with it

  • @PetreRodan
    @PetreRodan3 жыл бұрын

    the purpose for me is two PCs :) so I'm cozy at home. I got a PC that I use during the day for work and another for play. they share (one at a time) a USB hub in which I got a lot of peripherals and a FiiO Q1 which sends nice audio to headphones (ATH AD2000X you recommended). so when I switch PCs I don't have to also switch the audio cables, just the one USB and the monitor. that's my use case ;)

  • @PhotoArtBrussels
    @PhotoArtBrussels3 жыл бұрын

    I have a FIIO E18 and use it with Velcro on the lid of my laptop; out of the way (behind the screen), great sound. I have also used it with rubber bands on the phone, but these days i use super small DAC "on the wire" for that use.

  • @rsdno
    @rsdno3 жыл бұрын

    I wish I never heard Monolith gotta save up or eat potatoes the potatoes sound good but I can ask you on Tuesday which is best move I think does Fiio have Dirac ll ?

  • @davitvardanyan399
    @davitvardanyan3993 жыл бұрын

    For iPhone users, which uses only AAC codec for Bluetooth, Q3 makes sense considering Apple Music is adding option of loseless streaming next month for no extra cost. I have Btr5 I use over Bluetooth, I thought there’s no benefit of using wired DAC as Apple Music is streaming AAC anyways, but now wiring even Btr5 suddenly make sense, and I’m seriously considering Q3. Do you think Q3 is an upgrade over wired Btr5?

  • @fluffypenguin888ramirez6

    @fluffypenguin888ramirez6

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait what!??

  • @wsguntoro3985
    @wsguntoro39853 жыл бұрын

    so, BTR5, DF Red or Hip Dac for ATH-MSR7B?

  • @BortaMaga
    @BortaMaga2 жыл бұрын

    I saw some comments/articles saying that the BTR5 has some lag when used wired, is it true? Even just a tiny bit of lag in audio is concerning to me.

  • @mix_it_up_bro8735
    @mix_it_up_bro87353 жыл бұрын

    If my goal is to get the best sound possible (between these 2 options), which one sounds better: BTR5 thru an HD 660S (unbalanced) vs Q3 using the same HD 660 S, but plugged to a balanced jack?

  • @moonshiry

    @moonshiry

    2 жыл бұрын

    what did you get in the end? a BTR5 or a Q3, balanced or unbalanced?

  • @mix_it_up_bro8735

    @mix_it_up_bro8735

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moonshiry Very happy with my BTR5. Also got me a desktop Sabaj D5. All set and won´t be bothering my neighbors for a while by not blasting my loudspeakers.

  • @samuelforbes8774
    @samuelforbes87743 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reviewing this. I had seriously considered getting this or the ifi Hip DAC to use with my netbook. One thought I had on using a portable DAC without bluetooth is in case you need to use the bluetooth for something else. Can phones or laptops run two bluetooth devices at once? Not sure, honestly.

  • @tldhthompson

    @tldhthompson

    2 жыл бұрын

    The fact this has USB-C instead of that weird recessed male USB that hip dac 1 and 2 have is enough for me. I sent hip dac 2 back because of connection issues AND that horrible design.

  • @ozpain1
    @ozpain13 жыл бұрын

    Question: does the Btr5 sound better plugged into a phone? (Still a newb/sorry)

  • @rsdno
    @rsdno3 жыл бұрын

    Is it Portable may work for people like me with no Cell phones $100 a month for my Stereo or Computer is max 4 me

  • @user-so7yu7hf4n
    @user-so7yu7hf4n3 жыл бұрын

    I'm interested in dac amps like the q3 because i usually listen music on my phone and when i use my PC i can use It there too,and if i travel(not now bc covid) i can take It with me with some headphones and have a Great time,i'm interested in the q3 bc i can only have 1 dac amp and It can do everything i need

  • @odweaver
    @odweaver3 жыл бұрын

    Was looking at the Q3 and Hip-DAC because I wanted something with a bit more output than my K3 for my Sennheiser HD 58X. Tried the schiit Hel but it failed less than 24 hours after receiving it and they made the return a pain.

  • @conandrum74
    @conandrum746 ай бұрын

    With the Q3 plugged to my phone, and a headset connected to the Q3, can I make phone calls? I do not mind if the mic used is the one on my phone, but I want to listen to the caller in my headset. What phones have you tried?

  • @ShanBGLR
    @ShanBGLR3 жыл бұрын

    Hi ZEOS, How did you verify if the Fiio BTR5 supports LDAC and the streaming bandwidth is above 900kbps? From what I gathered LDAC protocol is owned by Sony and the CSR8675 SoC used in BTR5 for Bluetooth doesn't support LDAC. Do provide your inputs.

  • @ZReviews

    @ZReviews

    3 жыл бұрын

    It literally states on the front screen what codec its connected with. My phone's BT supports it and its stated.

  • @Emira_75
    @Emira_753 жыл бұрын

    I think the appeal of these portable DAC amps is convenience and affordability aspect. For many people this is their only amp and living in a small apartment or student accommodation, something like this is perfect

  • @impactoman

    @impactoman

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in this boat. I'm looking for a quality dac and reasonably powerful amp to move between my cell phone and my pc. Mostly for music on the go and video games.

  • @luiscardenas2924
    @luiscardenas29243 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to connect this to an Xbox controller for my sundaras?

  • @jacksonw9524
    @jacksonw9524Ай бұрын

    Wondering the name of the long usb-c to usb-c cable between the phone and the Q3 Thanks

  • @mousev1093
    @mousev10933 жыл бұрын

    Coming from e10k from ages ago. Q3 for a desktop combo dac+amp? Not in the range to do a dedicated stack or have the space for larger stuff. Was thinking this or the K3 or other alternatives in this budget. Thoughts?

  • @ZReviews

    @ZReviews

    3 жыл бұрын

    This over the K3. Its a light year ahead.

  • @mousev1093

    @mousev1093

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ZReviews you the man. Any other units to consider or just pull the trigger?

  • @ZReviews

    @ZReviews

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mousev1093 besides Ifi Zen dac?

  • @theovonskeletor3709
    @theovonskeletor37093 жыл бұрын

    I use the hip dac with my phone velcrod to it. Love the bass boost. I use it at work in the morning with several different iems. I use tidal so mqa is nice to have. I'm on my feet all day. Everyone is still going to work in south Carolina. I also use it at home balanced with the 6xx and can walk around in the yard or wood with it.

  • @imthedude5035

    @imthedude5035

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's your honest opinion on the hip dac..im so close to buying it but I keep tryin to find something thats better.

  • @MarkWeiman
    @MarkWeiman2 жыл бұрын

    I bought one because although my BTR5 is awesome, I wanted a portable DAC for my laptop to take with me to the office and have the ability to move it around at home. Although the BTR5 can do this, the higher power output of the Q3 is sometimes handy, plus it does have a 4.4mm port whereas the BTR5 does not. I do really like both devices though and highly recommend them as well.

  • @flyt129
    @flyt1293 жыл бұрын

    I think I will get a Q3 at one point for use on my laptop at work as soon as working from home is not the thing anymore. As I have many 2.5 balanced cables the Q3 would be perfect for that purpose, but I still have the option to switch to pentacon later.

  • @nightjarFS
    @nightjarFS3 жыл бұрын

    Bought it this weekend , use it with my phone while at work rather than listening to the radio 👍 Sat at desk all day

  • @jikenj
    @jikenj3 жыл бұрын

    Love my BTR5 but not loving the Bluetooth distance range to my Pixel XL hope it improves in the future with an update or something and I do use the OTG cable to my laptop from time to time.

  • @cavalry1213
    @cavalry12133 жыл бұрын

    I have my Q1 Mkii hooked up to my M3 Pro. The M3 has a solid DAC, but no amplification so I line out into my M3 Pro and i run it balanced and it sounds great now.

  • @wanpelt
    @wanpelt3 жыл бұрын

    So for basshead hip dac is better choice?

  • @MarcusLedesma
    @MarcusLedesma3 жыл бұрын

    I bought/use my hip dac for saving space while traveling for work. I want to take one dac/amp for use with my phone/tablet/laptop and one set of headphones. The two primary issues I face are getting enough power and having a setup that is good for critical listening AND fun/casual listening. The hip dac's power output and bass boost lets me pick any headphone with a relatively neutral sound signature and I'm good to go.

  • @rsdno
    @rsdno3 жыл бұрын

    I heard THX on Monolith but it is twice as expensive s o Im hoping I will get THX AAA though I hope to save for Dirac ii one day ,I need to save $$ so I get BTR 5 I cant use a CELL PHONE what is best for home or Hospital ?

  • @MajorManjuw
    @MajorManjuw3 жыл бұрын

    What cable is that from the FiiO to your iphone? I need a new one thanks

  • @ZReviews

    @ZReviews

    3 жыл бұрын

    Charging Cable from the Klipsch TWS

  • @SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator
    @SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator3 жыл бұрын

    Can this Power Headphone like the R70x thats 470 Ohm?

  • @deepusaketh819
    @deepusaketh8193 жыл бұрын

    Which portable dac amp is best for hifiman sundara

  • @laika25
    @laika25 Жыл бұрын

    What's the 3.5 jumper wire for?

  • @daniel.909
    @daniel.9092 жыл бұрын

    I think for me I want something that I don't feel like I'm misusing as a DAC/AMP at home or on the go. I'm most likely going to primarily use it at home but going out on road trips, it feels like something that is a nice happy medium between a nice, beefy desktop dac amp and something small that can be taken around portably. Bluetooth is a little bit of a bummer but I'm fine with using it wired.

  • @chiguazo
    @chiguazo3 жыл бұрын

    where is the link to the car washing video?

  • @tylerclouthier4288
    @tylerclouthier42883 жыл бұрын

    I want a Q3 or Hip Dac to power my LCD2Cs on my VR headset, and turn my neck into a tree trunk.

  • @C.S.Conrad
    @C.S.Conrad3 жыл бұрын

    I've been dreaming of the iFi Hip-DAC for laptop/iPad when outside, and also because of having several computers in the house. But I also want the Zen DAC to leave it on my desk.

  • @mihirchitnis905
    @mihirchitnis9053 жыл бұрын

    I bought these for my phone, unfortunately fiio has q5s sold out it in india which I wanted to buy (might buy them in the future). I didn't choose the btr 5 since it had the same DAC as my LG V30+ phone, wanted to check how the akm dac's sound. My assessment, ESS sabre DAC in my LG V30+ is still better provided you can trick the phone into thinking you have a high impedance headphone. The bass boost in Q3 is not that much actually, the Q3 sound extremely neutral as a result they might sound boring in some tracks.

  • @mattrismatt
    @mattrismatt3 жыл бұрын

    28:45 "This video's over." _Proceeds to blather for another 6 minutes._

  • @jameskennedy8329
    @jameskennedy83293 жыл бұрын

    I picked up the Q3 for laptop use. I spend half my time traveling and wanted something neutral and small enough to keep in my headphone case.

  • @titostacos114

    @titostacos114

    3 жыл бұрын

    i think it can be wired

  • @victorvannatter312
    @victorvannatter3123 жыл бұрын

    Is Bluetooth LDAC that good? I can see one advantage to the Q3. It's imi or whatever. So it can hook up to an iphone. You can't from what I understand with the btr5. And for me the advantage of Bluetooth is no more wires. But you still have a wire between the btr5 and headphones. That's the annoying cable. Not the one joining your phone to Dac in your pocket

  • @paultomaszewski1964
    @paultomaszewski19643 жыл бұрын

    You did the Fiio E17 Alpen as well. The one with the buttons for volume up and down and the display. I have the updated one with a wheel for volume up and down.

  • @Skylancer727
    @Skylancer7273 жыл бұрын

    I have the BTR5 and mainly use it wired as I hate having to charge things as I'm just far too forgetful for that. Plus to run LDAC at 900Kbps locked I get really bad connectivity so it's basically like listening to mka files instead of flac and while there are many songs you won't notice the difference, those songs I do notice totally bother me as I know what it should sound like.

  • @ericfallabel9201
    @ericfallabel92013 жыл бұрын

    I considered this form factor to use with my phone, but only until I learned that the BTR5 and Qudelix 5K existed

  • @Justontimepe
    @Justontimepe3 жыл бұрын

    Fiio q3 does not work as a Dac/amp with my ps4.. why?????

  • @jorc123
    @jorc1233 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can the BTR5 power a 250ohm Headphone ?

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