Fiio X5 3rd Gen - The rise of the mid priced pro Dap

 

I saw FiiOs post on Facebook and thought wow! This is a mid priced Dap that ticks all the right boxes.

More photos and details on FiiOs Facebook page. 

 

 

 

 

      

CEntrance Globe A1, T5p - rudi0504

 

 

 

Sony Discman flashback-rudi0504

 

 

 

 

 

CEntrance A1 Glove - rudi0504

During Burn in Glove A1 I am seeking the best sounding headphone to pair with.

I found with Planar headphone like LCD x soumd really awesome.

Source:
AK 100 Mk1 FAD Edition Japan

Dac Amp:
Glove A1

Headphone:
Audeze LCD X
Zenith PM2 X

Cable:
SAA Endorphin Balance TRS 4 PIN
Adapter Balance TRS 4 PIN to RSA

Saturday afternoon set up with my Ak 100 collection

Source:
Ak 100 mk 1 FAD Black Edition japan
Ak 100 mk 1 Gold Edition Japan
Ak 100 mk2 Blue Saphire LE japan

Dac Amp:
Glove A1

Headphone:
Ultrasone Signature Pro

Cable:
Oyaide Rhodium for Ultrasone Sig Pro
Furutech Rhodium adapter 6.3 mm to
3.5 mm

Which color is your Favorite Color
Black
Gold
Blue?

Thank you Rosie  for the tips Glove A1 pair with Ultrasone Signature Pro sound really great.
Deep punchy bass

Night time set up

Source:
Ak 100 mk 1 FAD Edition Japan

Dac/Amp:
Glove A1

Pre amp:
Fostex HP V1

Amp:
LZio HAV 5+ by Vic John Korea

Headphone:
Oppo PM1

Cable:
Glove A1 > Fostex HP V1 use
Crystal Cable Signature Diamond

Fostex HP V1 > LZio HAV 5+ use
Crystal Cable Reference Standard

Oldschool set up is not always bad

Source:
AK 100 mk 1 FAD Edition

Dac/Amp:
Glove A1

Headphone:
Audio Technica ATH ESW 11 LTD

iBasso DX200 coming soon

 

New JOMO earphone coming soon

 

 

More King Rudi posts coming soon

 

Ubsound Orchestra review -rudio0504

Ubsound Orchestra review

-rudio0504

http://www.ubsound.com/orchestra-earphones.htm

I would first like to say thank you to the ubsound CEO Marzio Gasparro for this review unit.

Information and specs from the ubsound website:

`In-ear earphones for smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, DAP, DAC, portable gaming consoles, computers and any audio device with a standard 3,5mm jack.

Maximum sound isolation and high quality performance playback.
Microphone for hands free calls with a single button to answer and hang up which can also be used to play and pause music.
Fully ergonomic design with “around the ear” wearability. 1,2m tangle free wire.
High tech, lightweight, professional quality materials for maximum fidelity sound in any condition.
Full and round Bass. Rich and warm Mids. Clear and melodic Highs.`

3 pairs of ear tips included: S, M, L size.
Velvet felt pouch included.
User guide included.
High performance 10mm independent dynamic drivers HD.
Sensitivity: 115dB/mW.
Frequency response: 15-21.000Hz.
Impedance: 16Ω.
Maximum distortion <0,2%.

After burning in for around 150 hours, I decided it was a good time write a review for the ubsound Orchestra.

Build Quality:
The orchestra is constructed from plastic.
 It fits very comfortably in my ears.
I can even use it at night time in bed, and there is minimal discomfort If I fall asleep.

Out the Box Sound Quality:
At first it was warm and had a large low end/bass and was a bit congested.

After 150 Hours Burn In Sound Quality:
Highs:
The Orchestra opened up and now has better clarity and detail.
Mids:
It is fuller and has better pronounce.
Bass:
Is big in impact, like it was when it was straight out the box.
For some the music could be too big and boomy.
Separation:
Is good.
Soundstage:
Is not so wide but has better depth.

I have paired ubsound Orchestra with many different audio set ups as follows:

Set Up A:
Source:
Onkyo DPX1
Amp:
MH Audio HA11
Cable:
Wagnus Ice Sword.

Set Up B:
Source:
Iphone 6s Rose Gold USA Version
Dac/Amp:
CEntrance HiFi Skyn.

Set Up C:
Source:
XDuoo X3 hand selected unit
Set Up D:
Source:
AK 240 SS.

Set Up E:
Source:
AK 100 Mk2 Blue LE Japan
Dac/Amp:
Chord Mojo.

Set Up F:
AK 100. Mk1 FAD Japan
Dac/Amp:
IBasso Hibino D 12 HJ Japan.

From set up A to E... I would like to share what I think is the best synergy set up with the ubsound Orchestra, as follows:
1.Set Up F
2.Set Up E
3.Set Up C
4.Set Up D
5.Set Up B
6.Set Up A

I made use of many different audio set ups to find synergy and also to eliminate the big bass sound from the ubsound Orchestra earphones.

The ubsound Orchestra is good for pop and rock music.
It is not so good for Jazz and acoustic music and classical music.


For the Price $24 USD at Amazon USA is good for value and performance.

Thank you again to ubsound for providing me with a review sample of the ubsound Orchestra

-rudi0504

AK100 Mk1 FAD Japan Edition Dac/Amp: IBasso Hibino D 12 Hj Japan Edition IEM: Meze 11 Neo -rudi0504

Bed time set up with Meze 11 Neo

Source:
AK100 Mk1 FAD Japan Edition

Dac/Amp:
IBasso Hibino D 12 Hj Japan Edition

IEM:
Meze 11 Neo with Spinfit JDM

Cable:
Optical Cable Sys Concept Canada 2,2 mm

Sound Quality:
Meze 11 Neo pair with this set up sounds fantastic

Onkyo DP1X IEM: PAI Audio MR 1 - rudi0504

Simple On The Go Set Up

Source:
Onkyo DP1X

IEM:
PAI Audio MR 1

Sound Quality:
Onkyo DP1X pair with PAI Audio MR 1 has great synergy.

Onkyo DPX1 With new Onkyo Music Player Fw 1.4.0 IEM: Etymotic ER 4 B - rudi0504

Today simple set up at my Office
Source:
Onkyo DPX1
With new Onkyo Music Player Fw 1.4.0
IEM:
Etymotic ER 4 B
Sound Quality:
ER 4 B is IEM legendary from Etymotic
Pair with Onkyo DPX1 sound great
Compare to all ER 4 S,P,PT
ER 4 B is rare item and the best in term of Detail and Clarity and deep clean Bass

AK 380 Copper made in Korea, AK 380 Amp Copper, IEM: Kumikate Trio Silver Sterling made in Japan - Rudi0504

Work of Art in Portable Audio World
These two are my best looking set up
Source:
AK 380 Copper made in Korea
Amp:
AK 380 Amp Copper
IEM:
Kumikate Trio Silver Sterling made in Japan

Music:
Zubin Mehta
Wiener Philharmoniker
Mahler symphony Nr2

This set up is high end set up in Portable Audio.
I can not imagine 10 Years ago that portable set up can sound so excellent.
So far AK 380+AK 380 Amp pair with Kumikate Trio silver sterling has great synergy.

Note:
If you maintain your Copper and Silver and Brass Material very carefully.
They shine like new open the box i i use only
Jewellery Cloth so far so great.

AK XB10 can drive my Sennheiser HD 800 with great sound quality - rudi0504

AK XB10 can drive my Sennheiser HD 800 in great Sound Quality

Source:
AK 120 II
Ipad Mini Gen 2

Bluetooth amp:
AK XB 10

Sound Quality:
With AK 120 II
Has good Sound Quality, but the Power is not enough to drive HD 800 in proper condition

With Ipad Mini Gen2:
XB10 can drive my HD 800 in great sound quality
For so kind Bluetooth amp is really amazing

Note:
With bigger output power like ipad. Or ipad mini can make XB10 sound better with proper power from so small Bluetooth amp.

Sony ZX1 Sony ZX2 Amp: MH Audio HA-11 Japan CIEM: Unique Melody Miracle - rudi0504

At Office set up
Source:
Sony ZX1
Sony ZX2
Amp:
MH Audio HA-11 Japan
CIEM:
Unique Melody Miracle from year 2011
With Nocturnal 8 Braided

Sound Quality:
UM Miracle with this set up sound great