Ordered mine of this review!!! Adds punch and clarity and more volume!!! ...Just sucks that iOS is locked out of any app goodness but price to performance this thing is fantastic! :D
This thing is incredible for $30.00. You don't need anything more for your phone, unless you have to have 4.4 balanced. I haven't noticed any improvement using balanced thru my phone. I haven't even bothered with app or filters, just plugged it into my MOTO G Power, and it started working instantly. Has enough power to push my Hifiman Edition XS planars to loud volume with excellent sound quality. Has ample power for any IEM. All I wanted was something cheap to use while on treadmill and this surpassed expectations.
Do you encounter the same problem as I do: when switching apps, you have to unplug/re-plug in order to get it to work again? Also, when using Tidal, it's only able to pass through content labelled with "MAX". Otherwise, it is a powerhouse indeed!
@@VortexReviews1Thank you, I managed to do it on pc but can't on my phone. I don't find the option in the app and can't find something in phones settings
@@VortexReviews1 I use the ifi go link with Kai iem's , sounds good with Audible books, i sleep in the spare bedroom when i can't sleep and just listen to podcasts with my phone until i nod off👍
Such a shame there's no volume control even in the app. Would have been a killer product otherwise. Volume control is of huge importance! The output power may prove to be a detriment rather than a pro in light of that as well.
Wonder if this is a very rare case of a DAC/amp being too portable for its intended use. Seems that it might have benefitted from a thumbdrive body heat wise.
@@garmadonuniversel If you are happy with what you have then stick with it. It would be best if you can lend something like this to see if there is a noticeable difference in sound quality.
I was thinking about this one, but everyone comments about how hot it runs. The 7Hz 71 also had issues with heat, and getting pops and static once it was too hot. Instead, I went big and got the KA17, which can crank out 650 mW in a unit twice the thickness of the BTR5. I think I might get one later after it gets some updates, and it seems like a great deal for a portable.
@@VortexReviews1Might be important to consider for people who live in hot areas, I find that I always need extra cooling for everything because things are tested at room temperatures
200mw into 3.5mm jack is exceptional, will get one to get the cs43131 sound and bigger power to 3.5 for my rosetechnics lightyear, as opposed to buying a balanced cable for its non standard connection.. Using Shanling m1s dap, which is very musical but not so detail oriented. I have a dac which is quite good but it has some fundamental conflict with my shanling, they fight over volume control
@@VortexReviews1 I like the form factor, haven't had one of those types, minimalistic, perfect with my little shanling m1s... My expensive one nearly murdered the Shanling.
I'm using kz castor I'm confused either choose fiio ka11 or 7hz 71 or headphonezone ddhifi hi res audio. Which one is better for kz..? Can you please help me for a better one..
If anyone is seeing this. I do drive my HE400se loud enough out of the dongle as is. However, I do run out of power when I want to EQ some extra bass extension out of it. The extra power should give around 7-8 dB more headroom over the Apple dongle and by extension, more freedom to EQ.
That looks good but I am scared of its durable. A powerful dac amp in a small thing like this could happen overheat in hot humid place like Vietnam. This thing just good in a room that has air conditioner
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That price to power output ratio is insane value.
No doubt about that.
No doubt about that one.
Ordered mine of this review!!! Adds punch and clarity and more volume!!! ...Just sucks that iOS is locked out of any app goodness but price to performance this thing is fantastic! :D
Glad you like it :D
iOS user can update Firmware ?
@@ji394su3714 I would contact Fiio about that or check any FAQ / support about the model.
This thing is incredible for $30.00. You don't need anything more for your phone, unless you have to have 4.4 balanced. I haven't noticed any improvement using balanced thru my phone. I haven't even bothered with app or filters, just plugged it into my MOTO G Power, and it started working instantly. Has enough power to push my Hifiman Edition XS planars to loud volume with excellent sound quality. Has ample power for any IEM. All I wanted was something cheap to use while on treadmill and this surpassed expectations.
I agree it's great for the money glad it words very well for you 👍
6:31 You said it delivers slightly warm sound so will it make a bass heavy iem more muffled?
Not necessarily. What IEM do you have?
@VortexReviews1 I will buy Fiio fh3 soon.
@@MuhammadTanveer-gw3pt Not tried that model and I hope you like it.
So I'm about to receive this "dongle" maybe this week or so. The volume can still be adjusted on the phone right?
Of course.
The dongle doesn`t even have any buttons lol
@@afrog2666 Indeedfan have to control it at the source.
Do you encounter the same problem as I do: when switching apps, you have to unplug/re-plug in order to get it to work again? Also, when using Tidal, it's only able to pass through content labelled with "MAX". Otherwise, it is a powerhouse indeed!
No issues between apps with mine.
Fiio is music powerhouse. Bought several products never disappointed. However their software is lacking.
Indeed 👍
Great video, i have a question. How do you enable the high res mode? Like 32 bits ?
Thanks and I did it in Windows or you can do it in the app from memory.
@@VortexReviews1Thank you, I managed to do it on pc but can't on my phone. I don't find the option in the app and can't find something in phones settings
@@rubencalis5790 I think it was on the app but it disappeared?
Can it power the Sennheiser HD600?
I don't have that headphone but that seems quite an ask of the KA11.
How does this compare to the ifi go link?
That went back long ago so I can't directly compare but this is more powerful than the Go Link.
@@VortexReviews1 It came today i ordered the tri kai to go with it👍
@@VortexReviews1 By the way the ifi go works with a Switch Lite as well!
@@VortexReviews1 I use the ifi go link with Kai iem's , sounds good with Audible books, i sleep in the spare bedroom when i can't sleep and just listen to podcasts with my phone until i nod off👍
@@martinvegas1327 Oh nice! Cheers for the info 👍
Such a shame there's no volume control even in the app. Would have been a killer product otherwise. Volume control is of huge importance! The output power may prove to be a detriment rather than a pro in light of that as well.
There used to be volume control in the app and might need the firmware update as well.
@@VortexReviews1 Strange. How come they can never figure out these apps, even after all these years? 🤷🏻♂️
@@juanblanco7898 No idea lol
Wonder if this is a very rare case of a DAC/amp being too portable for its intended use.
Seems that it might have benefitted from a thumbdrive body heat wise.
You could be right.
I am a beginner and I am thinking of buying an [ iem nuo ] headset. I have an Android phone with a 3.5 port and type c. Do I need this dongle?
Depends if the 3.5mm port is bad on your phone?
@@VortexReviews1 no it just fine
@@garmadonuniversel If you are happy with what you have then stick with it. It would be best if you can lend something like this to see if there is a noticeable difference in sound quality.
Will the Ka11 add colour to the music? I want to maintain maximum neutrality
Seems ok
will this be too much for the truthear gate?
Yes but it's good for harder to drive gear in the future.
@VortexReviews1 yikes, I ordered it alongside the gate and its arriving tomorrow, what tip would you give me so I don't go deaf 💀
@@vegetotownley As soon as you connect it to your phone or computer, lower the volume to minimum and go from there.
@VortexReviews1 ah okay thank you very much
@@vegetotownley Happy to help.
FiiO vs apple lightning cable, which is best ?
I have never tried the Lightning version but I prefer this over the Apple Type C dongle.
I was thinking about this one, but everyone comments about how hot it runs. The 7Hz 71 also had issues with heat, and getting pops and static once it was too hot. Instead, I went big and got the KA17, which can crank out 650 mW in a unit twice the thickness of the BTR5. I think I might get one later after it gets some updates, and it seems like a great deal for a portable.
It runs hot but not scolding hot and I have tried other gear that runs hotter than this. KA17 looks like a beast but I never tried that one.
@@VortexReviews1Might be important to consider for people who live in hot areas, I find that I always need extra cooling for everything because things are tested at room temperatures
Tha have the 7hz 71 and it works really well. It gets hot but not as high as you might think.
@@fran2911 Fair point and which part of the world are you from?
200mw into 3.5mm jack is exceptional, will get one to get the cs43131 sound and bigger power to 3.5 for my rosetechnics lightyear, as opposed to buying a balanced cable for its non standard connection.. Using Shanling m1s dap, which is very musical but not so detail oriented. I have a dac which is quite good but it has some fundamental conflict with my shanling, they fight over volume control
It is powerful indeed especially for the cost only ting lets it down is the actual shape and form factor.
@@VortexReviews1 I like the form factor, haven't had one of those types, minimalistic, perfect with my little shanling m1s... My expensive one nearly murdered the Shanling.
@@wahid-lg1kk Gotcha.
Im using kz zs10 pro x ,will this dac be perfect for me or anything else?
This is more than sufficient.
@@VortexReviews1 Thanx ..one more thing This dac or ifi go link..
@@shobhit..150 This for the outright power. Both have nice sound quality.
How much power consumption per hour on a mobile phone?
Depends what you are powering and volume level?
@@VortexReviews1 I'm using kz castor iem with basic cx31993 dac amp. Planning to buy zero red and kz zs12pro x.
100mA (0.5W) at
Hello sir what iem sound best when pair with this Fiio KA11, for example Truthear Hexa or Truthear Zero Red are more suitable for this dongle .
Everything I tried with this sounds good. Don't be too picky with what you use a dongle with.
@@VortexReviews1 thank you so much for the reply sir .
@@kygo8303 Happy to help.
Sir could you kindly answer 1 question,
I used app set it to UAC 1.0,
and my cellphone is no longer detected the KA11,
How could I solve this problem?
I don't know to be honest
UAC 1.0 is for older devices and gaming consoles. So set the UAC to 2.0 that would work fine.
Will my phone mic be disabled even if I connect earphones without a mic?
I don't think so.
The KA11 is a steal for the price.
No doubt.
I'm using kz castor I'm confused either choose fiio ka11 or 7hz 71 or headphonezone ddhifi hi res audio. Which one is better for kz..? Can you please help me for a better one..
Never tried the Castor or the 7hz 71 but the KA11 is powerful for the low cost.
Will my phones built in eq in setting work with this dongle, like it does with every other dongle I've used.
It should do.
Its good for hifiman he400se?
I don't have that to test it with but the specs of that headphone it should in theory be able to power them.
If anyone is seeing this. I do drive my HE400se loud enough out of the dongle as is. However, I do run out of power when I want to EQ some extra bass extension out of it.
The extra power should give around 7-8 dB more headroom over the Apple dongle and by extension, more freedom to EQ.
Wow, the thumb says it has 200.000 kwatts output... take my money!
It would need a nuclear plant to run that lol
Hey , just wondering if you have kept using this, and if so how has the build quality been ? any issues with it cutting in and out?
Hello and I do use it occasionally and it still works fine.
Will it work with dt770 pro(250ohms).
I don't have those to test it with but it depends on the sensitivity of those as well. It might not be sufficient.
Is this good for Sennheiser hd 599
Sure.
@@VortexReviews1 does this make a difference while connecting to laptop
@@faultest Higher output power connected to a PC / laptop in my opinion.
dont understand why fiio are charging £79.99 for black version and silver is £30?
No idea. Maybe a pricing error?
That looks good but I am scared of its durable. A powerful dac amp in a small thing like this could happen overheat in hot humid place like Vietnam. This thing just good in a room that has air conditioner
That could happen but only one way to find out?
Doesnt work, software doesnt work on an s24... sending mine back.
Sorry to hear and good luck on the refund.
Nuclear reactor in there!!
Kind of lol
Với thiết kết này thì cable nhanh chóng bị đứt thôi.
It is possible but mine is still fine.
waste of $$ don't buy it if you are using on a desktop or android. Has so many issues ie heats up & DAC just switches with a slight movement
"eckspecially" lol
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