BEST OF THE BEST? QUESTYLE M15i REVIEW / VS. DC ELITE!!

BEST OF THE BEST? QUESTYLE M15i REVIEW / VS. DC ELITE!!
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[@Mastermnd1]

I can't wait for you to review the fiio btr17

[@ratheesh4865]

So do I

[@imaginer04]

Don't buy it!! Heating issue.

[@CowboyTheScientist]

BTR17? I can’t find nothing on the product. Not even pictures

[@MrDomq22]

I’m really looking forward to Dave getting his hands on the FiiO BTR17 and the Muse M5 Ultra… the dongle game is heating up.

[@paulis9096]

My M15i is literally the only thing I have on my table lol. For me its really all I need. Connect to my PC mainly and when I need to go somewhere just connect it to my phone. I been using it a lot on my HarmonicDyne Zues Elite and love it :)

[@TheVeganVicar]

After years of owning dongle DACs, I finally began using one of them (a Hidizs) on my computer (although it does gets extremely hot).

[@aeipee13]

Just bought the Luna and Onix because of Gizaudio, now this!?! 😊

[@didgineil]

That was awesome Dave, such a detailed walk through, your passion and respect is so true to see when we review what these devices can achieve within its footprint. A great review covered so much yet not overload of data specs and numbers. Your honesty and openness really helps solidify if this products fits for me, great content Dave and a great review.😊

[@circattle]

In theory, you can calculate the approximate power output at 32 Ohms by doubling the power for each halving of the impedance. e.g. 300 Ohms = 12 mW 150 Ohms = 24 mW 75 Ohms = 48 mW 37.5 Ohms (our closest to 32 Ohms) = 96 mW I'd say then that it will do 100 mW into 32 Ohms and 200 mW into 16 Ohms.

[@TheVeganVicar]

David, I want to thank you for taking the time to review this dongle DAC, although I am quite satisfied with the handful of dongles I already own, especially the ONIX.

[@hartyewh1]

Would love to see these ABX'd. Questyle M15 and an Apple dongle sound essentially the same for example.

[@1988remixx]

i’ve had 3 to compare: Apple dongle, Dragonfly Red & the M15i & I could not tell the difference between any of the 3. They all sounded exactly the same.

[@Avruthlelbh]

That's great for you. Doesn't mean too much standalone, though. Were they with higher-end IEMs/headphones? Were they tested back-to-back? Was the music chosen a high-resolution mastering of the piece? Were you in a low-noise environment? Do you have significant experience comparing audio equipment and significant familiarity with the other gear and your music of choice? Without at least most of those factors, it's pretty easy for everything to sound more or less "the same". After a certain point, a DAC or amp are going to have little to no benefit without other bottlenecks out of the way, and for better or worse, there tends to be a lot of bottlenecks in the way of that level of distinction. Diminishing returns hits hard in Audio, hence all the snakeoil and marketing fluff that even relatively reputable brands get away with.

[@heyking8583]

They only make different in a low impedance headphone

[@michaelsegel8758]

I think you need to sit down and really listen to the music. Of course it also depends on which IEM or headphone you have. I agree w casual listening while out and about walking my dog... its hard to hear a difference. But when I add the dac to my macbook sitting at home... yeah you can hear a difference. Also of course it depends on the type of music you're listening to. Of the ones you listed... the Apple Dongle is probably the best overall value. What? $12.00 or so?

[@1988remixx]

@@Avruthlelbh Yup great for me. I was switching between, Moondrop Variations for my IEM & a pair of Dan Clark Aeon X’s open backs. But if I have to be in a NASA sound controlled environment using something like Tidal for high resolution listening then I think that answers my question, i don’t need a DAC.

[@sagaman4785]

Are you going to review the Aune Yuki SE anytime soon? TRN TE is another one to look at. I have the Dunu DTC 800 through Amazon Hifigo store and it’s pretty good. Thanks Dave for recommending and reviewing it.

[@deadline7610]

Thanks. At 10:56 into the video you talk about the M59. Was that meant to be the M15i or who makes the M59 ?

[@paneneto]

Can't wait for reviews on both the Fiio BTR17 and the new Fiio KA15

[@Musicophile-p5l]

Excellent review as always. Its the year of excellent dongles and planars.

[@jesus2402]

I recently purchased the aune yuki se dongle to pare it with the hype 4. The yuki se kills the base and treble makes the hype 4 sound generic ano much better than Bluetooth ear buds maby clear, but that's it. I love my base and treble, and clarity is just a bonus. The hype 4 was the full package for me, especially for gaming it does wonders with footsteps and multi direction awareness. My question is, will the m15 allow the hype 4 to thrive. Because im currently using an adapter that i found on Amazon for 12 dollars. I think it's called the m1 32 bit/384 Hz. And it's a little louder than the yuki, but what i like about that adapter is that it allows charity, allows base, and treble. At least for iems its really hard to beat. Yuki se was $100, and it's getting beat by a $12 dongle, at least for the iems. question : Is the m15 allow me to keep the sound signature of the hype 4 without killing the base and treble. I paid good money for those iems, and i want them to sound like they are supposed to be.

[@GoggiesAudioGear]

I was thinking about getting the iBasso DC-Elite, but I saw a really good price on the M15i (190€ for a new set) that I will probably get this one instead. Thanks for the great review Dave :)

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

Questyle M15i is something I like hehe. Dave will you share your review on the FiiO KA15?? I would love to hear your take on that one.

[@DonutDoch]

I'm using the original version of the M15, together with the Thieaudio Hype4 and a Sennheiser HD660S2. I really enjoy both on the M15. It's powering the 660s2 very well. There's more than enough power on low gain, I still use less than half the device volume, but I use high gain because I feel a tiny improvement in dynamics. It's also powering the Hype4 tremendously, a bit too much maybe. There's no noise at all, and it sounds amazing, but it does make me bring the volume down a lot. On my laptop, I use 12-14/100 on high gain with the 660s2, and 4-/100 on low gain with the Hype4.

[@gl.c_planet613]

Will you be looking at the iBasso DC07pro too? Thanks!

[@Manupassero]

in your videos I never see a single grain of dust, it's impressive! you must live in a surgery room :))) thanks for the video, this device looks really interesting, considering also the affordable price (the iBasso it definitely too much...)

[@michaelsegel8758]

Loved the review. But the lack of volume and other buttons on the dongle kinda hurt it. When I'm out and about, I find it easier to reach into my pocket and find the buttons on my Onix to go to the next track or restart or pause. And the value of the Onix is tough to beat. Of course I'm pairing it w my Dita Project M. I agree that the Alpha set a new bar and now we're seeing it beaten albeit at a higher price point.

[@AronAddams7]

They're the one who made this transparent window design popular 3:54

[@jayloh757]

Have you tried the Mojo 2 with IEMs would be interested to see how it would compare to dongles in this day and age.

[@longislandcorey]

Hi, can u elaborate the difference between an ESS chip dongle like M15i vs a CS43198 like L&P W2 & Onyx. I own both L&P W2 & Onyx. Tuning Onyx is warmer but the sound characteristics are the same even w2 is leaning towards clinical side. How is Onyx different from R2R like RU7 & FC1. Thx

[@trevorluff8449]

ibasso dc07 pro?

[@joanamarielumauan-pastoral8542]

Now you need to try the ovidius B1

[@Helmond2017]

What are differences/upgrades from the og m15?

[@ZeusPropofol]

How does Onyx Alpha compares to m15i?

[@defu8592]

have you tried the m12i? i wonder what the difference is. i have the m12i and think sounds pretty good

[@Rsalmond83]

Sounds a little warmer and more colored than the M15i. The M12i is a beast tho. I use it out and about and use the M15i at home when I want to melt in my music. Wows me every time.

[@defu8592]

@@Rsalmond83 oh cool good to know, thank you

[@TC-bz8sm]

How does it compare to onix alpha

[@AliR03]

Ka15 & 13 review ?

[@KanyeWestFan69]

M15i sounds amazing with my u4s, but the noise floor man, completely unbearable

[@TheVeganVicar]

Someone in my Discord server had the same problem with his M15i, unfortunately. His headphones were EXTREMELY sensitive (about 120dB, if I recall correctly).

[@syanhc]

Thanks Dave ❤ or Cary Grant...

[@klc2578]

Next challenger, iFi Kensei ? 😏

[@J4sonkempson]

Not enough power for my hd600's then

[@Vc304]

Still loud enough to give you hearing damage. 108db for 3.5mm and 111db for 4.4mm.

[@mscheese000]

How loud do you need to go? I have the M15 first gen and it gets plenty loud with HD600

[@J4sonkempson]

I'll stick with my qudelix's 4vrms, id rather have some in reserve

[@UltimateEnd0]

Lol you mean using your hd600's as a stereo speaker system. I used to do that with my Sennheiser HD 280's.

[@mscheese000]

@@J4sonkempson you get a whole extra 3.7 dB with the Q5K over the M15i. It's really not that much. Besides the Q5K ime really does not sound good compared to better sources.

[@wiesolos]

M15 and M15i are basically the same

[@jeffreybateman7314]

Dave is great, but the M15 is everywhere, and he should have obtained one to make the comparison. It was a massive hit, and I think many would be curious to hear his take on any performance difference.

[@kiki_indra]

Fiio ka15 please...

[@imaginer04]

Trash

[@harshdhankhar1524]

Hello sir, There’s a long version below if you have time ! In short: I am using 7Hz Salnotes zero, I need a good sounding warm bass IEM between 20/80 dollars. Or max $100. Would love a beautiful detailed sound coz I sometimes enjoy listing to high note female vocals! In “not” so short: A big time listener of your content on IEMs, every time I search for an IEM, I see your videos. I need your very serious advice on my new purchase and I hope for a solution if you may provide 😊… I am searching for a good IEM around price of 20 - max to max 100 dollars. I would prefer a price of around 50 dollar as comfortable range. Coming on to the main thing, I am looking for a detailed bass and smooth overall frequency response! Fit nice in ears. I have a few items in my mind like For around 20 dollars : zero 2. 80 dollars: Hexa, because I like exceptional details (but I want more bass). Also those crinicle zero red and blue (but I’ve heard that they do not have a good signature) and delci is good too but I heard you said it is kinda shallow and might not fit in ears that well! Btw if that’s not a real prominent issue, then I’m ready to buy this one! I would really like the klanar but its hard for me to spend this much at this small age (21) with a basic salary! Sonus is also a decent option but for that, you said it has a timber issue due to the BA driver! Allso if this issue is not that serious, I’m ready for this too! Can you please give me a cure for my confusion and recumbent me a good balance between the above mentioned options! Also please feel free to suggest your own top pics too! I am eagerly looking for your reply. Harsh

[@XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Hi Everyone ! Have a nice day 🎉 Nice week 🎉 Happy Life ❤

[@XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Thank You