Product Description

FiiO E5 is a Portable Headphone Amplifier designed to improve the sound quality and volume of any portable audio source such as MP3 players, iPods, personal media players, mobile phones, laptops, notebooks/netbooks, or portable CD players. The E5 retains all of the advantages of the popular E3 while adding many new features and a substantial boost in performance, all inside a very small and slim aluminum case. With built-in volume controls, the E5 can be used with the line-level output of audio sources for even better sound quality.

More than just a refresh, the E5 offers higher power output, better signal to noise ratio and lower distortion. Built on an entirely new amplifier platform, the E5 provides superior sound qualilty and works well with high impedance headphones. Two EQ profiles are available for flat or bass-boost response, allowing additional flexibility in obtaining optimal tonal match with different headphones.

Highlight Features
- Robust design handles high impedance and low sensitivity headphones
- Easy to carry and use both indoors and outdoors
- Increases your music player's battery life
- New amplifier design with high S/N and low distortion
- Very high PSRR for superior supply noise rejection
- Metal case reduces interference when used with GSM mobile phones
- Discreet power switch
- Built-in electronic volume control for ultra low noise
- Two EQ profiles: flat response and bass-boost modes
- Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of normal use
- Mini USB charger port can be used with any USB power source
- Built-in metal clip conveniently attaches to clothing, bags, and etc

Specifications
- Output Power: 100mW (32ohms Load) 18mW (300ohms Load)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >=98dB (A Weight)
- Power Supply: 200mAh rechargerable battery
- Frequency Response: 10Hz - 60kHz
- Distortion: <0.009% (10 mW)
- Voltage: USB DC 5V

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16412 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: E5
• Model: E5
• Dimensions: .50" h x 1.50" w x 1.74" l, .0 pounds

Features

• Designed for high impedance and low sensitivity headphones
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >= 98 dB (A Weight)
• Power Supply: build-in 200mAh rechargerable battery
• Distortion: < 0.009% (10 mW)

Customer Reviews

Best headphone amp
Since I purchased an iPod Touch and the Bose Triport (over the ear) headphone I've never been happy with the sound quality of the combination. Although the iPod Touch works well with smaller in-ear earphones, it just did not work that well with bigger headphones. The iPod Touch simply does not have what it takes to drive larger headphones.

A friend asked me to try the FiiO E5 amp. At first it felt a bit odd carrying an extra piece of hardware but seeing/feeling the weight of this tiny marvel is astonishing. The FiiO amp drives my Bose headphones with ease and I now hear them loud and clear without noticeable "hissing" sound.

I can definitely recommend buying an E5 if you prefer a louder punch/bass to your music using your headphones.

Does exactly as expected
The FiiO E5 is small and light, the same size as an I-Pod Shuffle. The build quality is excellent, a nice metal casing. Two audio cables of differing length to cater for most needs and a USB cable to charge the in-built battery. The amp is simplicity itself and very easy to use, just connect between your player and 'phones and listen away.

Why buy an amp for your headphones when using an portable music player? Basically to improve sound quality, especially if you are using a good set of headphones/earphones. The difference may not be startling, but it is subtle enough to make listening to your MP3s a joy.

I am no audio expert but at this price you can't go wrong.

Nice!
It works well! The amplification you get off this isn't earth shattering stuff, I'd say it's about a 30% increase.

Currently use it with my Archos 5 and Sennheiser HD25 MkII headphones. With both the Archos and the FiiO volumes levels both on full it's pretty loud, so I set the Archos to 70% and the FiiO on full, which gives me some flexibility on different song sound levels.

Couldn't hear any noticable hiss and with the FiiO's bass boost on it defo helps with dance music!