Fiio M11 Plus ESS DAP - Better than the Sony NW-WM1a? Honest Audiophile Impressions

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@CarAudioHorizons 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review Dave! I did car audio reviews on both the Fiio M11 Plus LTD and the Fiio M17. I missed the Fiio M11 Plus ESS. That’s the nice thing about Fiio is you always get your money’s worth!

@syanhc Жыл бұрын

This guy is great. He talks with his hands like a conductor. Superb review!🎉

@thekarlouchh 2 жыл бұрын

Im still hanging on my Q5s tc right now but i do keep an eye on Fiio for sure ! another good honest impression thank you for your time ! ❤️

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing DAP..I love that volume slider function too.. Great piece of gear Dave.. Enjoy it!!

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

It is an awesome DAP ❤️

@toufikazar Жыл бұрын

Man you are the best, thank you for all the reviews. I bought the M11 plus because of your honest review. God bless... Keep up the great content

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎 Look forward to hearing your impressions of the M11 Plus. Glad you found the channel content to be helpful.

@johngault-9597 Жыл бұрын

In this hurry up and get there world, thanks for taking the time to make a thoughtful, well thought out review, please keep up the good work. I'm buying this DAP today.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the kind words. Look forward to hearing your impressions of the M11 Plus ESS.

@TAG-1984 10 ай бұрын

Your review really stands out, thanks so much.

@TheHonestAudiophile 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome

@syanhc Жыл бұрын

Just bought this on your review. Thank you!

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍 Look forward to hearing your impressions.

@UrbanAnimism 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, the Fiio is really a great deal for its price. I think the WM1AM2 is retailing around 1,500 dollars, so it would be interesting to make a comparison with the M11 and see if the Sony is worth the huge price difference.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard the updated WM1AM2 but it would be curious to see if double price gives much more performance. Maybe one day an WM1AM2 will be available for the channel to review.

@michaelramsay7984 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review I bought the Fiio and I love it I think it’s great value for money A great review Straightforward and insightful Thanks again

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍 Glad you enjoy the M11 Plus.

@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын

I have the M11 plus Ltd and I found the line out excellent. I am also using the node 2i. The sound is well up there with studio quality monitors.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thank you for the impressions. Glad you enjoy the M11 Plus LTD.

@MauricePhoenix Жыл бұрын

Making me wanna get it even more😁 thanks for the great video

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@ZootTM Жыл бұрын

got this today based upon your and Super*'s review. Thanks for recommending it, great DAP. Quite a hefty chonk, but not a problem for me.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Yes indeed, a hefty, chunk of musical pleasure.

@CompoundNihilist 2 жыл бұрын

Solid review with an excellent speaking voice.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@high16200 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice review. Thank you for sharing.🙏🙏

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@high16200 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile 🙏

@h1a8 Жыл бұрын

Sound is subjective. You should never prefer someone else's flavor just because they indended it that way. Someone else's intentions =/= your taste. It's nothing wrong with a little eq to help match your preference. Music is about enjoyment. You get MORE enjoyment when something closely matches your preference (and not someone else's).

@iikatinggangsengii2471 7 ай бұрын

true2, ofc bitperfect is the real sound of your device but if you like eq sound then just add it on chain

@DJ_BROBOT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Lemme say that if it's better than the WM1A, I'd say its about time...it took them damn near 8 years to reverse engineer it (not a slam to you but and a observation about Fiio). This comes from a former Wm1A owner and current Fiio M11 pro owner w/THX. But I'll say, 3 hours for fast charge seems slow to me

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Charging isn't as fast as a phone but it is a lot faster than most DAP I use. Thanks for the comment.

@monarakudumbiya957 Жыл бұрын

I started liking your videos and subscribed. I’m almost convinced that I’m gonna buy this. What’s the highest impedance over ears you tried this with ?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

300ohm Sennheiser HD600 if I remember correctly. I don't believe I tried the 600 DT880 with it.

@monarakudumbiya957 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Wow that’s impressive driving power for a DAP. Judging by that , this should be able to drive my DTs except for the 600ohms and the planar PM3. And it will drive the master and dynamic I plan to put money on. Cheers for the info. I feel safe to put my money on this fiio. I see they have released M15 and M17 too. But I’d rather put that extra money on headphones :)

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍 Look forward to hearing your impressions.

@nerdydaddyo 2 жыл бұрын

Sold. I want my ears to be blessed. 😄🤟😎

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍😎

@leonel3705 Жыл бұрын

Great review! I am almost ready to buy one. Do you know of a ‘ChiFi’ that would be comparable or better for a similar price range?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not know. I look forward to hearing your impressions of the M11 Plus if you choose to purchase.

@gregorypoole3454 Жыл бұрын

I picked one of these up a couple weeks ago because of this review. Really enjoying it. Very easy to figure most of it out. Would you think the Meze 109 Pro's would be a good pairing? Thanks.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎 Glad you enjoy the M11 Plus ESS. Yeah I think so but I didn't get an opportunity to hear that specific pairing.

@liviuoros77 Жыл бұрын

I have this combo.I need mid gain on M11 for a proper listening experiece.

@priveprive5315 Жыл бұрын

I love the Fiio BTR7 great thing

@aristidescarrillo9361 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, a year ago I started in audiophilia, and I have the fiio M6 and the Sony A55, I must tell you that at this level the Sony also wins by very little in sound, and I am about to make the leap to another Dap of more value, and I was precisely thinking between the Sony NW-WM1A or the Fiio M11, and your video gave me the certainty of what I am going to buy, thanks for your video explaining the differences, and you are absolutely right, I would like a video of the best in ear and over ear for the price range of 400 or 500 dollars with a signature with some good bass, thanks.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the suggestion of video content.

@JOSE75214 Жыл бұрын

Was there a huge difference in audio from m6 to m11

@equilibrium2147 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review!!! but i have a serious question. Do you think the Sony NW WM1A can drive the Hifiman HE1000se which has a sensitivity of 96 dB? I really appreciate if you can give me your honest and professional advice. Thank you!!!!

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Doubtful that it has enough oomph.

@alawisnu6990 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing review Is it works smoothly with hifiman arya?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I don't recall the pairing off memory. I haven't heard the Fiio since the review. I don't see why it wouldn't be a good pairing in balanced mode.

@chinotolentino Жыл бұрын

this video made me buy this

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness. I am glad you found the video helpful. Look forward to hearing your impressions.

@NationChosenByGod 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way for you to do an audio test between the two? I would love for you to do that video. Thank you.

@stockboy87 5 ай бұрын

Hi Dave! I just ordered the Fiio M15S and I was curious if have a review on that one or have heard anything. Also, have you reviewed or heard anything about the DUNU SA6 mk2 IEMs and how they may pair with Fiio players? Sorry for all the questions!!!

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 ай бұрын

Sorry haven't heard M15s or DUNU SA6 mk2. Look forward to hearing back about your experiences.

@albertgoodman2507 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I wonder does this Fiio's music player app support NAS drivers with SAMBA protocol? Its generally hard to find information do these DAPs have a native support for Samba. Of course its possible install the excellent Usb Audio Player Pro if Google Play Store available.

@albertgoodman2507 Жыл бұрын

Many of us have our musics stored in home NAS drivers. I'm grateful of information if anybody knows a DAP which works smoothly with NAS. Thanks.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I have no idea about the SAMBA protocol. It is full Android so you can install USB Audio Player Pro if you desire.

@tecno4u31 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm sorry to bother you but yesterday in live I had a bit of trouble understanding English speakers. I don't have subtitles in English or in my language. Roughly speaking, the Rapto hook can be better than an S12 or Kato?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

RaptGo Hook X is solid and is warmer, has very wide stage, adequate detail retrieval, resolution, good tone and timbre. Kato and S12 are better detail retrieval, resolution, tone, timbre.

@johnsoriano3812 2 жыл бұрын

Oh goody!

@MrWinger1951 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review. How "future proof" is this DAP? In reference to not only firmware updates but other processor functions and features? I don't want to buy a DAP only to have it lacking updated features within a year.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

It offers all the top of the line specs and features you can get in a DAP currently. Tech moves quick so I have no idea how future proof it is is as that isn't my expertise.

@iikatinggangsengii2471 7 ай бұрын

think i read somewhere that they keep updating the drivers, check via windows update

@joegarcia6276 2 жыл бұрын

If you have an audioquest dragonfly DAC is this one a huge difference or not really I love the sound quality of the red with tidal hifi

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't have an AQ Dragonfly Red.

@EmilSimunovic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, thanks for another good review. Question, my 99% of the time headphone is LCD 2 CB 2021. Yes I know, your favorite also ;). I am wondering if M11 Plus and 4.4 ballans output will run it properly? Is there enough power for that headphone. Thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

It works adequate but isn't optimal.

@EmilSimunovic 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Oh that is too bad, I really like this "little" player.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is great but is limited when it comes to over ear headphones.

@iikatinggangsengii2471 7 ай бұрын

im fine really theyre interesting, its just smtms they put eve20 or mest2 and im sort of uh

@smokingbarrels7019 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! would the m11's drive an Empyrean well? and would it be a good match sonically you think? cheers

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

It would drive it adequate on balanced out. I think it'd be a good pairing sonically.

@smokingbarrels7019 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a quick answer, I guess perhaps the Fiio m17 is better suited for an Empyreon then, to truly bring it more to life? With its increased power output an so on.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Probably but I haven't heard the M17.

@MrWARRIORMONKS 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, subscribed. I'm curious how it compares to my current DAP, Fiio X7 mark ii (if anyone knows). I've heard from reviewers that the X7 ii sounds better than the original M11, so I'm hesitant to upgrade, though the X7 is becoming slower and harder to use, hence why I want to upgrade.

@matthewdavies2057 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone speak to a comparison between the old M11 and the M11 Plus? Is the Plus that much better sounding?

@josephnevin 2 жыл бұрын

I'm torn between this and the hiby r6 2020. One thing i really like about hiby is the src bypass for Android which means I can get apple lossless to output hi-res audio without the Android resampling. Does this support the same feature? Fiio is a bit cheaper so this is the only deciding factor for me and also the sound signature.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it skips SRC. It also has Pure Music Mode when using with the Fiio Music app.

@MechFrankaTLieu Жыл бұрын

you should try Fiio's new M0-PRO and M1s , am amazed at these little beast

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Aren't the MO-Pro and M1s made by Shanliing, not Fiio?

@MechFrankaTLieu Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Yeah, but they are pure DAP that kind of reflect what the technology and parts of today can do vs Android device style DAP , and that size difference is like night vs day

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion

@calvinyjj 2 жыл бұрын

Hi a great review indeed, wanna ask how does it sound with hifiman ananda? since it is ur favourite headphone according to my memory

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

It is adequate but not the best performace that the Ananda can provide. You need to use the 4.4mm balanced output.

@calvinyjj 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Yeah I have a 4.4mm cable now and listen only via a hip dac, wonder how much of sound quality improvement of m11plus compared to hip dac?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard the Hip DAC since I reviewed it. Here is a link to my Hip DAC review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5mFl66n277VZpc.html I honestly don't recall enough about the sonics to do a fair comparison.

@MagdielLopez Жыл бұрын

I'm starting to look at DAPs now so I'm not familiar. If using Bluetooth headphones will I hear a difference between my phone or the DAP using H95s? Or would it be a waist of money? I'm sure wired would be a difference but I also have a few Bluetooth headphones that I would still like to use. Thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I highly doubt you'd hear a difference other than the differences between the headphone signatures themselves.

@gilbs72 Жыл бұрын

A month after this review the WM1AM2/WM1ZM2 were released, giving all the benefits of Android--just like the Fiio, along with the Sony Signature sound. Perhaps a comparison is due. :)

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

If a WM1ZM2 is provided for review, I'll gladly review and compare.

@zeza8603 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile No need.. both of these models blow the fiio out of the water.

@bongobob7079 11 ай бұрын

@@zeza8603 a Sony unit that costs £1100 and £3200 also blows the fiio price out of the water too. A fiio only costs £600 the cheapest Sony mentioined is 2x the price and the other is over 5x the price.

@ericb6928 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried line out to the IFI Gryphon? Wondering what the combination might be like.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I don't recall having both at the same time and I don't recall doing line out. Sorry has been a good bit since the reviews.

@jopar3292 Жыл бұрын

TBH - you really NEED to make sure your WM1A has 'J' region unlocked in it AND there are some custom firmwares out there which transform the somewhat dull boring stock sound into something next level that puts it above and beyond.

@Yeastextract 7 ай бұрын

I think FiiO DAPs have excellent sound quality, but Sony especially with the WM1AM2 and WM1ZM2 make DAPs that capture the heart and soul of music which FiiO doesn’t manage. Owned both and FiiO DAPs (as well as Astell & Kern) have been sold and Sony DAPs are here to stay.

@TheHonestAudiophile 7 ай бұрын

I totally understand. I've enjoyed the WM1a for a long time, hard to beat.

@user-pw5wy8jf6b 3 ай бұрын

Yo tengo el wm1a de Sony y pensaba en comprar el M11 plus, pero como no soy tan fanático de las aplicaciones de streaming creo que me quedaré con mi Sony, ya que por el lado del sonido es un poquito superior.

@pslsaravanan1338 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sir..very informative review. Can this drive Hifiman Edition XS in a good way ?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry haven't used or heard the Edition XS.

@pslsaravanan1338 Жыл бұрын

Thx for such quick response sir.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@cutandcover Жыл бұрын

I very much appreciate this detailed review. I purchased the M11 Plus a few weeks ago and have been getting into it. However there’s one issue I have which is totally taking me out. The “gapless playback” doesn’t work! At least it isn’t working for me. I have tried it with a SACD ISO rip - played the tracks very nicely but horrible gaps between tracks. Then I tried a standard CD rip at 16/44 AIFF files. Still badly gapped. I reset the app, I reset the database, no change. Even tried turning on the cross fade to see if I could live with it. Still gaps! I don’t know what to do about this.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Check in settings for gapless playback. You may have to set it per the various apps. If issues persists, check with Fiio customer service or the vendor you purchased from. Sorry I don't have the technical support training nor a M11 Plus in house as I had to return the loaned one to Apos.

@cutandcover Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Yes - I have it set in the Fiio Music app. On or off it does not work. I have an email into Fiio - hopefully they can provide a solution. Thanks for the reply.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Hope you get it resolved.

@breckisaac5378 Жыл бұрын

Why not use DAPS in your home Hifi chain vs a streamer? Could replace the DAC too. Thoughts?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Most DAPs don't have the streaming ability of actual desktop streamers, connection to various setups is limited. But they can be used as a DAC for sure.

@Metaru_Raiden Жыл бұрын

I have the fiio m11 plus ESS. I use some Sennheiser 650HD headphones but since they're open pack, i feel like they're more better to use at home. Got any recommendations to use on the go?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

On the go I mostly use IEM but some closed back headphones I recommend that work on the go and also at the desk are the Rode NTH-100 and Austrian Audio HI-X60

@Metaru_Raiden Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile I'll definitely check those out! Thanks!

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

@@Metaru_Raiden my pleasure, you're welcome

@markthespark3549 4 ай бұрын

Hey there what a very detailed review of the m11 plus. Just want to ask is it still worth it getting this dap? I can get a used one for around $280. I'll intend to use my OG tin p1 iem on it hoping this dap has sufficient driving power for the planar. Thanks in advance. Cheers

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 ай бұрын

I've not heard the M11 Plus since the review. But I have a friend who still enjoys his to this day.

@markthespark3549 4 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile I'm seeing plenty of positive reviews and might get it. Many thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 ай бұрын

@markthespark3549 my pleasure, you're welcome

@theegreatest9322 2 ай бұрын

Worth every penny get it .

@markthespark3549 2 ай бұрын

I did get it and really sounds awesome. Paired really well with my OG tin p1 and ibasso it04. Thanks for the recommendation.

@rajeebdas1724 4 ай бұрын

Hello Dave.. Dunno if you'll reply to a comment on such an old video.. But do you think that Non Android daps will last longer than Android ones? As the Android ones use an already older version of Android which could become dated soon ? Could they become slow? Phones usually become noticeably slow in about 4 yrs time these days. What do you think? I'd want my dap to last 6-7 yrs atleast. If not more. Would app support become a problem as well as the Android version becomes older progressively?

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 ай бұрын

Actually I've had this issue to a degree with a few DAP. Android based can become buggy if support isn't available from the manufacturer. Non Android do seem to have longer shelf life in my opinion.

@rajeebdas1724 4 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks for the reply! I'll see what I can do! I've been thinking of buying a dap .But this worry holds me back. Perhaps I can find the best balance. The new Hiby M300 has Android 13. Although it's a weak device in terms of power. But since it's cheap, perhaps I can purchase a capable dongle with it and use them together. Shouldn't be a problem since I only use iems. I do want freedom from my phone. But spending 500$ for only 3-4 yrs doesn't excite me unfortunately!

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 ай бұрын

@rajeebdas1724 Look forward to hearing about your experience.

@julio-iz3sk Жыл бұрын

thanks. got one question, is it easy to pass apple music downloaded from my macbook ?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I have no idea. I'm a Windows PC user.

@gourabasis Жыл бұрын

Will it make any difference in terms of sound going from a sony nwa105 to fiio m11 plus?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

They are slightly different in presentation. Fiio is a little better with technical abilities, detail retrieval, resolution, imaging, etc.

@tansanite09 Ай бұрын

I‘am going to buy the focal stellia soon it has 35ohm and 106db - i think i‘ll try the new fiio m23 because it has a bit more power so it would easily drive the stellias? What do you think ?

@TheHonestAudiophile Ай бұрын

I've only heard the Focal Stellia once at an audio show and don't recall how it sounded. I've not heard the M23. I look forward to hearing your impressions.

@tansanite09 Ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks for answer - will take some time to find a quite new used stellia - not willing to pay 3k 😉 mathematically the stellias dont need much to drive them greetings

@eldrickdanyu 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this can drive planars well? Like a Hifiman Ananda?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

It'll drive Ananda on balanced 4 4mm and high gain.

@AMG-BENZ-1 9 ай бұрын

How many hours of playback/burn-in do you run on any DAP before making a sound review?

@TheHonestAudiophile 9 ай бұрын

Here's a link to my review process: www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/honest-simple-reviews-but-why

@heroicmiquio6327 Жыл бұрын

Good evening Which SD card could you recommend that would be most compatible with my FIIO M11? What SD cards do you use? Many greetings and stay in the presence of your dear ones HEALTHY...

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I use this SD card Samsung Evo Plus mc128d 128gb... www.amazon.com/dp/B0118LR9Z8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share You will need to format the SD card before you can transfer music files to it.

@charlenecapili84 Жыл бұрын

Does it have poor screen resolution? Bought 1 today and the screen stutters with aberrations when the background is white. And the dap heats up easily after a few minutes of using spotify.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

The screen resolution isn't like a phone but it's not bad in my opinion. As for it warming up that it does but it doesn't get hot to the touch.

@eduardosalgado6598 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, what will you recomend me for studio monitors, this DAP or the DAC SMSL 9N, Not really intresting using it for headphones, thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

When you say studio monitors, are you referring to speakers or an IEM? Also, do you have an amplifier if using speakers?

@eduardosalgado6598 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile i have a par of studio monitors JBL MKII 308, and 1 subwoofer polk 10 inches, i have them with a mixer soundcraft, and i have music in flac format, I dont know if I buy this unit (fiio) or a SMSL DAC SU 9, which one could you recommend me for best quality sound? Many thanks 😀

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

If your flac files are on a PC then the SMSL would be the logical choice. If your flac files are saved on an SD card or can be easily transferred the M11 Plus would be okay. Sonically both are excellent choices.

@eduardosalgado6598 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you very muchas for your answer!

@NoahBershatsky Жыл бұрын

Thoughts on the All to DSD feature?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't recall using it.

@mden2490 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great breakdown video! You did not mention how the Fiio sounded with over the ear headphones? DAPS are not meant to be listened to solely with in ear’s? Based on your use how would this unit drive meze 99’s and the like. Does it have enough juice to power them and other over the ear headphones?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I agree that DAP aren't only for IEM usage. I mainly use them that way. As for powering over ears, yes the M11 Plus can do that especially utilizing the balanced output. It won't drive most planar or 300ohm or higher headphone properly. But easier to drive headphone will do an adequate job. Personally I prefer over ear headphones on a desktop setup.

@anthonymcinnis6588 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the KSE 1200 electrostatics. Is this a good DAP for KSE 1200? I still own the SE846. I just yesterday returned the Sony IER-Z1R. The KSE 1200 are incredible. The best I've ever heard.

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry I have no experience with the KSE 1200. Sorry.

@AndriesTom Жыл бұрын

I also own the SE846. At this moment they are my best IEM's, before the FIIO FH7 en some ChiFi with 12 BA drivers. I just ordered the Campfire Audio Supermoon CIEM (planar) really hope it will be worth the money. I mostly listen to music on my phone via FIIO BTR7 or music downloaded or streamed via the FIIO M11 Plus Ltd. Aren't the KSE1200 a bit bulky to carry around? I already find the FIIO M11 too heavy to carry around comfortably.

@anthonymcinnis6588 Жыл бұрын

After finding out more about the KSE1200 I love them even more now. You guys are about to learn something new did not know. 1. KSE1200 main body unnit is itself an AMP. It is an AMP made specifically to power the electrostatic IEM's in your ear. 2. No large FIIO (or any other amp'ed DAC) is needed because the AMP is wasted on the FIIO because KSE1200 only wants the sound signal from FIIO DAC via 3.5mm and kse1200 provides its own power via its on amp. The FIIO amp is not needed. Only the fiio DAC is needed. What makes the fiio bulky is not needed. 3. I have the se846 however I don't go to them anymore because the sound is artificial IMO. No studio has such bass during recording session. Campfire is the same. I just tried out the Sony ier-z1r because it's all fake sound fake bass. Se846 and Z1R's sound great however it's fake. 4. Kse1200 sounds so true and real. You hear everything and it sounds so real like the real instrument really sounds. The Soundstage is incredible. If the artist used a lot of bass then you get it. If the artist considered bass to be something in the background then it's there. It's all real just like the studio. I just use the THX Onyx and the Qudelix-5K. This is a less bulky setup then any of the large DAC's that have amps built in.

@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonymcinnis6588 The quality of the source is very important with sE846. The better the source the better the sound quality.

@anthonymcinnis6588 Жыл бұрын

@Vittoria KSE1200 has very, very good bass. It depends on the source. For instance, there are some songs we're KSE1200 bass is so powerful that I have gone back and tried my SE846 on the same song and the bass was crazy. There's no way it sounded like that in the studio when recorded. SE846 and I IER-Z1R add bass that's not there in the studio. If that's what you want then your FH9's are the right headphones for you. 🙂 I just looked at the FH9 on Amazon and in the headline it says "Deep Bass". That sounds like a Bass Head thing and I am not that person. I once was though but after getting my KSE1200 I have become a music Purist.

@butch5187 Жыл бұрын

can i download hi-res music from apple music on sd card instead of the internal drive and play them offline on hi-res (not downgraded to lower resolution). How is the connection with streaming? I only listen to apple music or spotify. thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry I have no idea about Apple or IOS functions. I am an Android and PC user. Had no issues with connectivity, everything worked excellent.

@butch5187 Жыл бұрын

thanks for your reply and the video. It would help me decide which one to buy.

@allanjlansangan 2 жыл бұрын

how is the Fiio M11 plus compared to the Hiby R5 Gen 2?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry haven't heard the Hiby R5 Gen 2.

@gerardosv1 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, what brand of 1tb micro sd card do you recommend me to buy for this equipment? I bought a brand "X" of 2tb and it did not work, in fact the equipment began to fail. Greetings and thank you very much!

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer and use Samsung SD cards.

@gerardosv1 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile tks!!!👍

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

@@gerardosv1 my pleasure, you're welcome ❤️

@MapleTalkative2 Жыл бұрын

can you ship a mp3 you don't use to NY? :3

@TheKING-lo7ce Жыл бұрын

Do you have more videos about other daps ? What about the ibasso ds240 and the astell & ankell sp3000 va the Sony new Z700…. There are other ones as well but the main reason for me and the most imothing is for rock and metal music I like to hear highly details in acoustic rock music , hard rock and metal as well which one will you recommend bc I’m about to Ori chase the new Sony z700 that came out on this year on January

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I've reviewed several other DAP but none of the ones you listed. Here is a link to my tier list and there is a tab for DAP and my video reviews are linked. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing

@taranagnew436 2 жыл бұрын

does it have a 1ms delay whenever you use it in dac mode to bt hearing aids?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

That I do not know, sorry. That's a question for Fiio customer support.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

That I do not know, sorry. That's a question for Fiio customer support.

@onlyspace9813 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Between tripowin melé and Kato. Which is better in general?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Not even close competition, Kato all the way.

@onlyspace9813 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you! Raptgo hook can be better than kato?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyspace9813 review coming soon

@Vamp898 2 жыл бұрын

I owned the M11 Plus LTD and do own the M11 Plus ESS Beside that i owned and/or own an ZX507, WM1A and WM1Z (bought it used for ~1500 btw) The FiiO does have a completely different sound signature (basically, it doesn't have any) but there is one thing i instantly noticed. When i switched from the ZX507 to the M11 Plus LTD, i thought "Ah there is more focus on details, there is some details here and there and so on" and at first i thought, its the better device. I used it for 1 month and then switched back to the ZX507 to further compare and test the sound quality. Going from ZX507 --> M11 Plus LTD --> Everything sounds more flatter and you can hear details more clearly. Fine differences in the details Going from M11 Plus LTD --> ZX507 --> Holy Moly, the ZX507 beats the living sh*t out of the M11 Plus. It was like going from a chamber in the basement to an concert hall. I don't know why when going from ZX507 to M11 Plus that i didn't notice that the soundstage and the overall authenticity and realism of sound was decreasing that much. I was so focused on those tiny, minimal differences in details, that i totally missed to grasp the overall experience. Also the ZX507 suddenly revealed a lot of details that where lost with the M11 Plus i just didn't notice. The same is with the WM1Z and the M11 Plus ESS. Going from the WM1Z to the M11 Plus ESS sounds like a small difference with improvements in micro details. But then going back to the WM1Z shows, that the WM1Z is just an device of a completely different caliber. I don't know much about psychoacoustics and stuff like that, but there is one thing i know for sure after testing both for more than one year (i still have the M11 Plus ESS) The ZX507 is significantly better than the M11 Plus LTD and the M11 Plus ESS. And the WM1 Series DAPs are significantly better than the ZX507 For whatever reason i do not understand, it makes a difference in which direction you switch. But going from the FiiO to the Sony is the bigger difference and shows that the Walkman is far superior. Maybe its just stupid to focus and micro details, take a step back, calm down and start listening to the overall song in total again. So in terms of Sound (not features), it is not M11 Plus vs. WM1A(M2). It is M11 Plus vs ZX507. The Walkmans are that much better. At least at 4.4mm With the WM1 there is pretty much no difference, but the ZX507 only performs well at 4.4mm, at 3.5mm the sound quality is clearly below the M11 Plus. So if you're using 4.4mm and the most important thing to you is sound quality, the ZX507 is the better device. And the WM1 is just in a completely different league, far from the M11.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your impressions.

@Vamp898 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you for your reply. I forgot to mention, "according to my taste" of course. To me its a matter of taste, not a matter of quality. I can not detect a difference in the quality of the sound. At least not to a level that makes me say A is better than B

@GuavaJuiceBane 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Love the ZX507's sound and form factor. My only gripe would be it's battery life. Hopefully the new WM1AM2 will be better. Claim 44 hours of battery life which is insane.

@addicz2 2 жыл бұрын

@@Vamp898 I see. People are too analitical made them to forgot to enjoy the music.

@jose-gf5id 2 жыл бұрын

@@Vamp898 So the WM1A beats the fiio m11 plus and zx507?

@damoncattleman5504 2 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the ifi gryphon?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Totally different gear types. I haven't heard the Gryphon since review. If memory serves me correctly, the Gryphon is a little warmer and laid-back in presentation, not as neutral leaning.

@natanquirino5400 6 ай бұрын

if it makes lil difference why have both? do you use one on the go and one for home?

@TheHonestAudiophile 6 ай бұрын

The M11 was a loaner.

@natanquirino5400 6 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile ohh cause thanks you. I’m just trying to figure out which one I want or have two! Idk yet lol

@natanquirino5400 6 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile I have the wma1m2 and had the m11s but came to see some reviews. Yours was close enough. I’m on the go and stay at home. I looked at the m15 and Sony zx707. I like the soundstage of zx707. Somehow m11s is tad bit tighter than M2. So far I have yet to figure out. Thank you!

@TheCujo1956 2 жыл бұрын

So my question or desire to hear you thoughts is this : The price tag of $700 for the fiio is still in my opinion too high for a large amount of the public.So disregarding the functionality of the fiio, is their a portable music player that can come close to sound of the fiio in the $300- $500 range? I believe this range is where most of the current public interest would be

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I would look at the Sony WM-A105 for the $300 price point. I haven't heard much more in that price point. BUT the Sony isn't on the same level as detail retrieval and resolution as the Fiio M11 Plus but it isn't too far off.

@TheCujo1956 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks 😊

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@NKF1C 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend m11 plus or mojo 2 with a smartphone

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard Mojo 2. I would recommend the M11 Plus over a phone combo because it'll save the battery of the phone.

@NKF1C 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile because of the hype of mojo 2 I got confused which one to buy between these two. Sometimes I'm thinking of buying both😅. I need to stop myself from getting too much involved in the products and start enjoying the music with limited sources.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Often I find simpler is better. But those extras can be useful, convenient and tempting.

@tuomas9024 2 ай бұрын

What is your opinion on sony nw wm1zm2?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 ай бұрын

Sorry haven't heard it yet.

@iikatinggangsengii2471 2 ай бұрын

its great but wm1zm2 is at different league

@TheEldestBoyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Can the Sony drive your HiFiMan planars well?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

On the 4.4mm balanced and hi gain it will drive them okay but not optimal.

@TheEldestBoyTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks for the reply 👍

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@ianjohnhorwood2605 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be silly, you need a proper headphone amp to get the best out of any high quality headphones.

@elasmojones Жыл бұрын

dang....you sold me on the Sony...

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@gertwallen 2 жыл бұрын

$700 for a standalone audio player? Almost as an iPhone or for that matter any phone that can play audio? What features justify this price? Sorry if this is a newbie question

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of features, dual DAC chips, dual THX amps, full Android 10, WiFi, Bluetooth, Airplay, Tidal, Quobuz, Deezer, Amazon HD, offline streaming, etc. I'd recommend you check out the links for Fiio and so you can get more details.

@gertwallen 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

@@gertwallen my pleasure, you're welcome

@Vamp898 2 жыл бұрын

You are asking this question, because you don't own any high end headphones/earphones. You can not plug any High End Headphones/Earphones into an iPhone. So if you buy good Headphones, you can not listen to music with your iPhone. Also the iPhone doesn't support LDAC, so if you listen Wireless, you are limited to 320kbps while with LDAC, you can have 990kbps Not being able to Listen to Music vs. being able to listen to Music is most likely the biggest difference^^ but an iPhone is pretty much the worst device you can choose to listen to music. No Headphone Jack whatsoever, very poor battery life with almost all USB DAC/Dongle, no LDAC and so on. You can buy an USB DAC/Dongle and for most people, this is the Entry into the Audiophile world (just look at the FiiO KA1 or KA3 which even offers 4.4mm what pretty much all high-end headphones/earphone use). But that won't sound the same. An good and very high quality sound needs good components and especially good capacitors. They take up a lot of space and don't fit into an Dongle. If you only own normal average earphone/headphone, it doesn't matter. An USB Dongle is more than enough. But, the better your headphone/earphone, the highger is the requirement for the source. There is already slight differences in sound depending on if the Aluminium Frame of the device is molded or milled because this changes the output impedance of the device. When you are asking the Question, why do i need an Audio Player, you already answered it, you don't. If you would need it, you would now it and have it. But please, don't start the journey with DAPs. First of all, get a good Headphone/Earphone, this is the most important starting point. Invest all your money into the best Headphone/Earphone and run them from a 20-40€ USB Dongle. That is not ideal, far from that, but it is good enough. You don't need to spend several houndrets or even thousands of dollars to get the last 5% of sound quality. If you're just starting 95% of the Quality is enough, trust me. Rather accept the lack of 5% and save 90% of the money into Headphones/Earphones that make a far bigger difference

@gertwallen 2 жыл бұрын

@@Vamp898 Thanks for your thorough explanation. I get the point, if you have a high fidelity listening device (ear/headphone, speaker) then the source must be up to the task to justify it. I frequently listen to music using my Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth speaker, would that qualify as a good fidelity device?

@celoratv Жыл бұрын

Can we login google account with fiio m11 plus ?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Yes it's a full Android experience minus phone calls.

@luiscastro5456 Жыл бұрын

Can you connect the M11 to a vehicle ?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

You might be able connect via Bluetooth and also line out. I didn't use it in that capacity.

@ascomycotinazzz Жыл бұрын

can it play hi-res loseless music from apple music?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

I have no idea, I don't use Apple music or any Apple devics or products.

@fendiking Жыл бұрын

yes it can - bit perfect

@tedthomas9809 2 жыл бұрын

So. I am really somewhat of a novice, but being an android phone user, I am curious if you need a separate account to use the features on this device compared to my phone. I do not have internet or a computer and use my phone for all my music listening. I am really curious if this would work for me. I have Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon music Netflix and Amazon Prime,--- will this work?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

You use the same Google account and all your login and passwords. You'll need a WiFi connection as it doesn't connect via your cell provider.

@tedthomas9809 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@pauldoyle8986 19 күн бұрын

How does this work in the car?

@TheHonestAudiophile 19 күн бұрын

Keep in mind I don't own the M11 Plus. But you can connect via Bluetooth lineout if your car has 3.5mm input.

@midibenni 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Hiby has a limit on the music database. Hiby limits the database to 20,000 songs. No matter how big your MicroSD card is and how much space you have, the database is limited. That's an absolute no-go for me. Does FiiO also limit the database ? I'm looking for portable freedom for my music library and my Android smartphones don't give me the freedom because after every Android update, all the mp3 player/Music Apps apps don't work properly anymore. The smartphones under Android are now up to date as Windows XP was back then. The longer Android exists, the more changes there are in the system structure, so that today Android has arrived where it was Windows back then. Many apps that no longer work properly. I'm looking for an independent device to stop adjusting/editing everything by hand. I think FiiO M11plus could be the device. However, the database must be able to read/write all my songs without limit.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea, all my songs fit and I am not close to 20k songs in my library. Sorry.

@midibenni 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you !!

@jaywang7511 3 ай бұрын

1/3 price of a WM1AM2 and 2 X happiness.

@TheHonestAudiophile 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it.

@joegarcia6276 7 ай бұрын

Would this be better then the m11s

@TheHonestAudiophile 7 ай бұрын

I've not heard the M11s.

@philipdavid7488 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts; WM1AM2 vs M11+ESS would have been a better comparison - possible revision to this review? Being AM1 released in 2017 & M11+ 2022…

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Since I don't have a WM1A2 I couldn't compare it. If you want to send one my way I will gladly review it and compare it to my WM1. The M11 ESS was returned to Apos after the review.

@philipdavid7488 Жыл бұрын

Lol, GG.@@TheHonestAudiophile

@seanpuello 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

See the description for a link to Apos Audio.

@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын

On the internet.

@robovirtuoso1354 2 жыл бұрын

The real comparison should be with the WM1Am2, the new Android version of the flagship. That gets the practicality differences out of the way. And the Sony of course wins, it better win coz it's double the price. But seriously, the system wide EQ of the Sony makes it the easy winner for me.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

The Sony abilities for EQ or Direct Source is very nice on all their DAP's. I'd love to compare to the WM1AM2 but one isn't available, maybe one day one will be provided for review.

@robovirtuoso1354 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Did a comparison last year between M11 Plus LTD and the smaller Sony ZX507. Took home the ZX507 because of the system-wide EQ, and to be honest the small size. The fiio sounded "sharper" (in a positive way), but although hard to describe in words, the Sony sounded more "natural".

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

Understandable. Thanks for the impressions.

@Androcentus Жыл бұрын

Screw sony and their proprietary connectors....

@AeroSatan 2 жыл бұрын

Do ppl not realize that Sonys lack of connectivity options is a blessing? It's a device that let's me get lost in music, not get lost in trying to look up my email. I have plenty of devices for that. I don't need a bleeding edge DAP to play my Spotify, I can definitely do it via Bluetooth on W1MA. Btw the new Sony addresses the android issue and guess what? The original WM1A is better for music.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree that the Sony WMia is great for disconnecting and enjoying the music. I truly love my Sony, use it every day. I do find that Android based DAP also have it's purposes and places. I like both style of DAP and enjoy them very much so. Thanks for your comment and opinion.

@Vamp898 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is forced to use the Apps. I prefer Android because i can buy and download music without using my computer. Connecting my DAP to the Computer and manually copying files is an tedious and annoying task. Its much easier to just press "Download" in an App and you're done. As said, nobody forces you to lookup Emails or use Spotify. The only thing i do with the Android on my DAP is downloading Music and it is worth it just for that.

@ianjohnhorwood2605 2 жыл бұрын

I don't like any of the ESS or AKM dac products period. Burr brown 24/96 and 24/192 are the best and most neutral dacs ever made. Best portable player for sound quality is the cayin N6ii with the two burr browns 1792A dac option, this is the most neutral and accurate player in sound quality compared to any other dap, even if it is not the most powerful, that is what headphone amplifiers are made for. As regards fiio products sound quality, no thanks, don't like them, nor astell and kerns AKM or ESS equipped products either.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard the Cayin N6ii so I can't deny or confirm that it is the most natural and accurate DAP. I love Burr Brown DAC sound and think they're very good. Do I agree that they're the only natural and accurate reproduction, no as I believe the other DAC manufacturers are very capable as well. There is a lot that goes into sound reproduction beside the chip.We all gear differently. Thanks for your comment.

@ianjohnhorwood2605 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree, other dacs have negatives as regards to neutrality with detail and resolution sound quality for the full spectrum of frequencies without sounding thin and edgy, or slow and sluggish and dull. ESS and AKM dacs are not in the the same league as burr brown 24/96 or 24/192 dacs full stop. ladder dacs don't even get me started on those things.

@paulallen9518 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Should I get this or the Astell & Kern SR25 MK II? Which one fo you think has superior components? I am not interested in streaming or anything else. Just pure music/sound quality. Thanks!

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

Sorry haven't heard the SR25 mkii

@paulallen9518 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Ok! I have the option to buy the m11 pro Ltd, with the AKM chips. Should I get that instead of this ESS chip version you think?

@TheHonestAudiophile Жыл бұрын

@@paulallen9518 Sorry haven't heard the AK chip version. A friend of mine, who's opinion I trust, has one and says it is very good. I haven't heard it though and he hasn't heard ESS version. So ...

@awaysooner Жыл бұрын

Every few positive of Sony is quite a stretch, the Fiio M11 Plus can do local as well and support humongous micro SD card, want to "disconnect" just turn off wi-fi. Sony is just overpriced and outdated, Fiio is the first to make high-res portable (somewhat) accessible.

@cliph6068 2 жыл бұрын

The WM1A has been replaced by the WM1AM2 which runs Android and supports the same stuff as the FiiO. The M11 is going to have more power but comparing the M11 to the old WM1A is a bit of an odd comparison given there's a current model designed to compete with modern DAPs.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын

True that WM1a V2 is updated with Android. BUT I haven't heard it and it isn't readily available. I have the WM1a and have used it as my reference DAP for several years. As far as sound it is still very competent and accurate and makes for a valid comparison because a DAP has one major purpose, play music. If I had a V2 I would compare, maybe one will provided at some point to the channel.