Ab Work Outs: FiiO E1 Portable Headphone Amplifier with Y-Cable (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)My new iPod Nano 5g sounded really good with my UE Super.fi 3 in-ear monitors, but sounded flat and lifeless with my Sennheiser PX100's. The Sennheisers just needed more current than the Nano had available. Plugging in an original Boostaroo headphone amp helped, but created a clumsy package. It also maximized the base boost that is built into the Nano 5g's power amp. Clearly, the Nano 5g is optimized for ear buds, especially the ones that come with it. The little Fiio amp solved these problems and then some. It provides plenty of current and makes the Sennheisers sound absolutely fabulous, actually high fidelity. The sound from this tiny package is much cleaner and more neutral than the output from the built in amp. And the package is tiny and unobtrusive. The remote control bypasses the annoying multi-purpose wheel on the iPod and the other controls work great as well. Okay, the E1 does drain the battery faster. It's just physics. But I still have plenty of power for the whole day and I recharge every night anyway. If your phones or audiophile earbuds are power starved, this is most portable solution I have found. One aside is that the E1 doesn't particularly help the sound of the factory earbuds. As I said, the built in amp seems to be optimized for them. Other earbuds, UE or otherwise seem to vary. But anything sounds neutral and needs more current should benefit. Highly recommended for those situations

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Product Description:
FiiO E1 with premium quality Y-cable for driving two pairs of headphones

The FiiO E1 is the world's first headphone amplifier with an in-line remote control and is compatible with all iPod/iPhone models except Shuffle. Enjoy superior sound quality and output volume from your iPod/iPhone, and the ability to drive high-impedance/low-sensitivity headphones for uncompromised listening experience. By using the high quality line-out audio signal from iPods/iPhones, the E1 is designed to provide ultra low noise and low distortion headphone output, achieving a level of performance that no conventional headphone amplifier can match.

The convenient and easy to use remote control provides access to intuitive playback control functions. By drawing power directly from the iPod/iPhone, the E1 does not require any batteries or charging - just connect and listen!

Key Features:
- Compatible with all generation and versions of iPods/iPhones (except Shuffle)
- Superior sound quality by using line-out audio signal
- Built-in amplifier with ultra low noise and low distortion design
- High power output for driving high-impedance/low-sensitivity headphones
- Intuitive playback control with integrated remote control
- Easy and simple to use - just connect and listen!
- Powered by the iPod/iPhone with no additional battery or charging
- Built-in clip for easy attachment to clothing, bags, or straps

Specifications:
- Output power: 100 mW (16 Ohm), 12 mW (300 Ohm)
- S/N Ratio: ?98 dB (A Weight)
- Distortion: < 0.009% (10 mW)
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 80 kHz
- Headphone Impedance: 16 Ohm - 300 Ohm
- Dimensions (remote): 1.89"x0.55"x0.42"
- Dimensions (connector): 1.33"x1.21"x0.31"
- Length: 31.5" (cord extended)
- Weight: 0.7 OzWhat's In The Box:
- FiiO E1 Headphone Amplifier
- Premium grade Y-Cable
- User's manual

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