FiiO Q1 Mark II
Bass Boost, USB-DAC
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24 reviews
Very good sound enhancer for iPhone and notebook at a fair price
A definite sound improvement for my iPhone, no matter whether I listen to soft music or really turn it up, the sound is much more voluminous and clear. You can boost the bass with a switch, which I find great for rock and pop music. A successful device that works perfectly and has a very high-quality finish. And all that at a fair price.
Pro
- Significantly better sound quality
- The bass boost switch provides a rich bass with a nice drive
- The iPhone battery is not discharged by the Q1
- Well processed, housing made of high-quality material
- Volume finely adjustable via the rotary wheel
Contra
- You have one more device with you, but it's definitely worth it for me ;-)
Practical amplifier for on the road
The product is made for iPhones and other Apple products. With good headphones, a sound improvement can be heard. Especially with quiet albums, the Q1 is very helpful. Balanced sound.
The predecessor was 30.- cheaper, but here all the necessary accessories are already included, including the Lightning cable (with the predecessor you had to buy this separately). Well made. However, it is a bit big together with the iPhone, but that can't be solved any other way.
All in all, a great product at an attractive price. Recommendation.Absolutely recommendable
I mainly listen to classical music. The iPAD Pro definitely sounds better.
Pro
- Sound on the iPAD Pro
- Works without fault on the iPAD Pro 2017
- Good value
Contra
- Relatively short connection cable, intended for iPhon
Super headphone amplifier!!!
My iPhone sounds significantly better with the FiiO Q1 Mark II: more dynamics, more detail and a wider sound stage. A great product and a good value for money.
Pro
- Significantly better sound
- All accessories included
- Works perfectly and is very easy to use
- Feels very valuable
- Good battery life
Go buy it. Price / features / performance excellent.
Excellent. Works fine with my Android device using the right cable and right App USB Audio Pro. Coupled with a Hi-Res earphones, you're in heaven.
Does its job, better with Apple mobile - iPhone or iPad
It doesn't aim to be a reference audiophile device, surely there are others pieces, costing double, triple and more. But with Apple devices - I use iPhone 11 Pro and iPad Air- it seems to work with a fantastic synergy, a couple that works fine through the cable Lightning-micro USB that is coming in the pack. Much better compared with the Apple lightning headphone conversion. Nothing to do also with the normal 3.5mm jack of iPad. Much better this small box that delivers a decent energy, punch on bass, opening sound and air with unexpected value. But when it works as DAC on PC - Macbook Pro in my case - it works also fine but not as good as with mobile devices.
My opinion in summary is the following:
- for mobility with Apple and Headphone no more than 50-55ohms it is a good choose, especially for the price, having a 10h battery that is more than enough.
- if you need muscles for challenging Headphones and as normal DAC on PC for example, look please somewhere else. In Fiio catalogue for sure the cheap E10K or the new K5 Pro are the next step.Pro
- good iPhone cabling
- Enough power for sensitive Headphone
- Battery last long about 10 h
- Bass boost can be a plus
Contra
- Weak with high impedance HP
6 out of 24 reviews
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