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FiiO FD3 In-Ear Monitors + New K3 Desktop DAC/Amp

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We have a two-in-one from FiiO as we look at the recently launched FD3 in-ear monitors and New K3 desktop USB DAC/amplifier. The FD3 uses a single dynamic driver for each channel and has a lot of trickle-down tech from the more expensive FD5. The New K3 updates the DAC with higher SNR and lower distortion, too.

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You made me look up how old FiiO is with your "well over a decade" comment. I bought my FiiO E7 headphone DAC to drive a pair of Sennheiser HD580s about 2010 or so; Good no-nonsense DAC.

Interesting to read that the K3 doesn't play well with EQ as my E7 (on the ASIO driver) is doing a stellar job after room calibration that ranges from -4.5dB to +3dB.
 
Chrispy_ said:
You made me look up how old FiiO is with your "well over a decade" comment. I bought my FiiO E7 headphone DAC to drive a pair of Sennheiser HD580s about 2010 or so; Good no-nonsense DAC.

Interesting to read that the K3 doesn't play well with EQ as my E7 (on the ASIO driver) is doing a stellar job after room calibration that ranges from -4.5dB to +3dB.
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Perhaps there was some misunderstanding here, I meant the FD3 IEMs don't take EQ that well. The K3 is just a DAC/Amp and even has a deliberate bass boost switch :D
 
I want to thank you for the review, it's quite good. Based on your experience, is there anything better than this DAC/AMP for the same price or maybe a little more?
 
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