FIIO KA11 Review - $30 POWERHOUSE DONGLE

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Here is my take on the Fiio KA11 dongle DAC / AMP. This uses a CS43131 DAC and has 200mw @ 32 ohms!
NOTE : This has sync volume and not independent volume control.
Purchase links :
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Timecodes :
0:00 Introduction and disclaimer
0:31 Unboxing and first look
2:08 Overview of the Fiio Control App ( Android )
3:40 Review intro
3:46 App thoughts
3:55 Filters
4:20 LED
4:41 Power output
5:46 No buttons
5:57 Android and Windows support
6:16 Thoughts on what this sounds like
7:04 Power consumption
7:33 Temperature
8:05 Quick summary of some of the features
8:19 Conclusion
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Комментарии : 75

@Bass_no_Treble 3 месяца назад

That price to power output ratio is insane value.

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

No doubt about that.

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

No doubt about that one.

@bunjidogg 5 дней назад

This thing is incredible for $30.00. You don't need anything more for your phone, unless you have to have 4.4 balanced. I haven't noticed any improvement using balanced thru my phone. I haven't even bothered with app or filters, just plugged it into my MOTO G Power, and it started working instantly. Has enough power to push my Hifiman Edition XS planars to loud volume with excellent sound quality. Has ample power for any IEM. All I wanted was something cheap to use while on treadmill and this surpassed expectations.

@VortexReviews1 5 дней назад

I agree it's great for the money glad it words very well for you 👍

@falconeagle3655 3 месяца назад

Fiio is music powerhouse. Bought several products never disappointed. However their software is lacking.

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

Indeed 👍

@alvarg 2 месяца назад

Will my phones built in eq in setting work with this dongle, like it does with every other dongle I've used.

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

It should do.

@D.S.-uy7rb 2 месяца назад

Do you encounter the same problem as I do: when switching apps, you have to unplug/re-plug in order to get it to work again? Also, when using Tidal, it's only able to pass through content labelled with "MAX". Otherwise, it is a powerhouse indeed!

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

No issues between apps with mine.

@dowjones5981 3 месяца назад

So I'm about to receive this "dongle" maybe this week or so. The volume can still be adjusted on the phone right?

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

Of course.

@afrog2666 15 дней назад

The dongle doesn`t even have any buttons lol

@VortexReviews1 15 дней назад

@@afrog2666 Indeedfan have to control it at the source.

@JoelHernandez-tz3vk 2 месяца назад

Wonder if this is a very rare case of a DAC/amp being too portable for its intended use. Seems that it might have benefitted from a thumbdrive body heat wise.

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

You could be right.

@shobhit..150 2 месяца назад

Im using kz zs10 pro x ,will this dac be perfect for me or anything else?

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

This is more than sufficient.

@shobhit..150 2 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 Thanx ..one more thing This dac or ifi go link..

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

@@shobhit..150 This for the outright power. Both have nice sound quality.

@kygo8303 2 месяца назад

Hello sir what iem sound best when pair with this Fiio KA11, for example Truthear Hexa or Truthear Zero Red are more suitable for this dongle .

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

Everything I tried with this sounds good. Don't be too picky with what you use a dongle with.

@kygo8303 2 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 thank you so much for the reply sir .

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

@@kygo8303 Happy to help.

@garmadonuniversel 2 месяца назад

I am a beginner and I am thinking of buying an [ iem nuo ] headset. I have an Android phone with a 3.5 port and type c. Do I need this dongle?

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

Depends if the 3.5mm port is bad on your phone?

@garmadonuniversel 2 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 no it just fine

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

@@garmadonuniversel If you are happy with what you have then stick with it. It would be best if you can lend something like this to see if there is a noticeable difference in sound quality.

@ven5399 2 месяца назад

Sir could you kindly answer 1 question, I used app set it to UAC 1.0, and my cellphone is no longer detected the KA11, How could I solve this problem?

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

I don't know to be honest

@arijitgayen644 4 дня назад

UAC 1.0 is for older devices and gaming consoles. So set the UAC to 2.0 that would work fine.

@JohnClarkW 3 месяца назад

I was thinking about this one, but everyone comments about how hot it runs. The 7Hz 71 also had issues with heat, and getting pops and static once it was too hot. Instead, I went big and got the KA17, which can crank out 650 mW in a unit twice the thickness of the BTR5. I think I might get one later after it gets some updates, and it seems like a great deal for a portable.

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

It runs hot but not scolding hot and I have tried other gear that runs hotter than this. KA17 looks like a beast but I never tried that one.

@fran2911 3 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1Might be important to consider for people who live in hot areas, I find that I always need extra cooling for everything because things are tested at room temperatures

@TonyA-ex1sj 3 месяца назад

Tha have the 7hz 71 and it works really well. It gets hot but not as high as you might think.

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

@@fran2911 Fair point and which part of the world are you from?

@ellapparajd2521 5 дней назад

I'm using kz castor I'm confused either choose fiio ka11 or 7hz 71 or headphonezone ddhifi hi res audio. Which one is better for kz..? Can you please help me for a better one..

@VortexReviews1 5 дней назад

Never tried the Castor or the 7hz 71 but the KA11 is powerful for the low cost.

@rubencalis5790 Месяц назад

Great video, i have a question. How do you enable the high res mode? Like 32 bits ?

@VortexReviews1 Месяц назад

Thanks and I did it in Windows or you can do it in the app from memory.

@rubencalis5790 Месяц назад

@@VortexReviews1Thank you, I managed to do it on pc but can't on my phone. I don't find the option in the app and can't find something in phones settings

@VortexReviews1 Месяц назад

@@rubencalis5790 I think it was on the app but it disappeared?

@ThreeEyedJuan Месяц назад

Will my phone mic be disabled even if I connect earphones without a mic?

@VortexReviews1 Месяц назад

I don't think so.

@ZackShubert Месяц назад

Can it power the Sennheiser HD600?

@VortexReviews1 Месяц назад

I don't have that headphone but that seems quite an ask of the KA11.

@JamesWalker-ss5fd 2 месяца назад

Will it work with dt770 pro(250ohms).

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

I don't have those to test it with but it depends on the sensitivity of those as well. It might not be sufficient.

@martinvegas1327 4 месяца назад

How does this compare to the ifi go link?

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

That went back long ago so I can't directly compare but this is more powerful than the Go Link.

@martinvegas1327 3 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 It came today i ordered the tri kai to go with it👍

@martinvegas1327 3 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 By the way the ifi go works with a Switch Lite as well!

@martinvegas1327 3 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 I use the ifi go link with Kai iem's , sounds good with Audible books, i sleep in the spare bedroom when i can't sleep and just listen to podcasts with my phone until i nod off👍

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

@@martinvegas1327 Oh nice! Cheers for the info 👍

@shshsbsb5436 Месяц назад

Its good for hifiman he400se?

@VortexReviews1 Месяц назад

I don't have that to test it with but the specs of that headphone it should in theory be able to power them.

@faultest 2 месяца назад

Is this good for Sennheiser hd 599

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

Sure.

@faultest 2 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 does this make a difference while connecting to laptop

@VortexReviews1 2 месяца назад

@@faultest Higher output power connected to a PC / laptop in my opinion.

@TheChzoronzon 3 месяца назад

Wow, the thumb says it has 200.000 kwatts output... take my money!

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

It would need a nuclear plant to run that lol

@juanblanco7898 3 месяца назад

Such a shame there's no volume control even in the app. Would have been a killer product otherwise. Volume control is of huge importance! The output power may prove to be a detriment rather than a pro in light of that as well.

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

There used to be volume control in the app and might need the firmware update as well.

@juanblanco7898 3 месяца назад

@@VortexReviews1 Strange. How come they can never figure out these apps, even after all these years? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@VortexReviews1 3 месяца назад

@@juanblanco7898 No idea lol