Product Comparison: Fiio Q1 vs Fiio E11K


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Fiio Q1 Portable USB DAC Amplifier
Fiio E11K Kilimanjaro 2 Portable Headphone Amplifier
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General Specifications
Brand
Fiio
Fiio
Model
Q1
E11K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Q1 is a portable USB DAC / amp, being able to decode and amplify USB audio input or directly amplify line input signals for use by headphones.
The Fiio E11K - Kilimanjaro2 - Portable Headphone Amplifier is designed for mobile Hi-Fi listening applications and is compatible with a wide range of headphones, earphones, and other in-ear-monitoring systems.
Key Specs
Built-in DAC
PCM5102
AD8397
Type
Portable
Portable
Sample Resolution/Rate
24-bit / 96kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio
107 dB
108 dB
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Fiio Q1 Portable USB DAC Amplifier
  • The sound is now fuller and has a much wider dynamic range. with Q1.
  • The level of detail was amazing when I tuned my attention into the sound.
  • The Q1 is like a swiss army knife for awesome sound. I highly recommend it.
  • Nice compact form factor and it sounds really good to boot!
  • This is not it! Sounds very low resolution.
Fiio E11K Kilimanjaro 2 Portable Headphone Amplifier
  • WOW this little amp is amazing. It made my AKG in ears come alive and I can finally use my higher ohm rated Sennheiser headphones on smaller devices.
  • Works like a charm. I use it with my laptop, which doesn't power headphones very well.
  • This thing is awesome. Recently bought the sennheiser 598se headphones, and they sound great. This amp brings out the best of these headphones.
  • The sound is also clean and crisp. I have become addicted to this little amplifier from Fiio. The excellent build quality, serves only to put icing on the cake for me.
  • Originally really enjoyed this amp, but within 3 months it stopped working unless plugged in. Used it only while at the computer, but then it stopped working completely.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
0.51 in.
0.5 in.
Width
3.81 in.
2.2 in.
Depth
2.2 in.
3.6 in.
Weight
3.52 oz.
3.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Fiio Q1 Portable USB DAC Amplifier
  • It's very impressive what this small amp can do to sound quality improvement!
  • Dac and amp in one in a good size works well for bringing out.
  • The build quality and the sound are good, I like the metal case, the size, the simple controls.
  • I love this little guy and us it with all my head sets and ear buds, its small size it great to take with you anywhere.
  • Quality of look, and makes all the sounds more crispier, cleaner, but size not for all pockets.
Fiio E11K Kilimanjaro 2 Portable Headphone Amplifier
  • Very easy to use. Very small and compact.
  • This is a great, compact headphone amp that recharges quickly and provides many hours of use between charges.
  • I like the build quality, size and sound quality of this unit. Also has good battery life.
  • Compact size makes it easy to carry. Highly recommend .
  • A very convenient compact amplifier that is convenient to take with you wherever you go.
Features
Enclosure Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Max. Frequency Response
20 kHz
20 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
20 Hz
20 Hz
Controls
Bass, Gain, Power / Volume, Charging switch
Power / Volume, Gain, Bass
OS Compatibility
Apple OS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Android
Android, Apple OS, Apple iOS, Microsoft Windows
Wireless Connection
No
No
Interfaces
Line I/O Port, Micro USB Input, Phones
Phones, USB Charging Port, AUX Input
Extras
LED Indicators, Robust toggle switches, Extra connectivity
ALPS potentiometer, Built-in three-level equalizer, High capacity battery, Two gain modes
What customers say about "Features"
Fiio Q1 Portable USB DAC Amplifier
  • When I turn on the bass switch and the high gain switch, my music sounds great all the time.
  • Paired with my iPhone and iPod Classic, the sound quality is much improved.
  • The music sounds more "meaty", with fuller body in all frequencies and clear instrumental / vocal placement because of the expanded sound stage.
  • The device also works in DAC mode with my Google Chromebook and it sounds great.
  • Fiio products are usually okay, the sound quality is okay, but don't expect much in terms of build quality and it lasting a long-time.
Fiio E11K Kilimanjaro 2 Portable Headphone Amplifier
  • It adds volume, clarity, widens the sound-stage and makes your music come alive!
  • The bass boost adds power to the lows but doesn't overpower.
  • The analog wheel for selecting volume provides a very fine-tuned experience for listening quality.
  • The added bass option is a nice addition as well. It provides a nice oomph to the low ends and can make my headphones shake with very minimal to no unnecessary distortion.
  • It's simple to use: plug it into the computer's headphone jack, plug the headphone into the FiiO.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Manual
Download

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