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FiiO X3 Hifi Digital Audio Player + Free Brainwavz R3 + Free Fedex 2 Day $190

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FiiO X3 Hifi Digital Audio Player + Free Brainwavz R3 + Free Fedex 2 Day $190
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erd on 17/12/2013 - 16:53 mp4nation.net (494 clicks)
Last edited 17/12/2013 - 17:28
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This deal was popular last time I posted it and it's back as a 'Christmas special'. Basically the same deal though:

Get the FiiO X3 HiFi Digital Audio Player for $190 (with coupon code - US$) and get the 'the weird and wonderful' R3 for free (RRP $129). They also chuck in 2 day free fedex delivery (Not sure how realistic this is though, as Christmas rush is on with any kind of delivery).

Specs of the player:
Main DAC: Wolfson WM8740
Main AMP: Analog Devices AD8397
Screen: 2.4 inch TFT color display (240 x 320 px)
Internal memory: 8GB (7.98GB free)
Expandable memory: MicroSD (upto 64GB)
Headphone out, Line out & Digital out
Audio formats: WAV, APE, FLAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, ALAC (M4), ACC, AMR
Resolution: 16 bits / 32 kHz up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Polymer 3.7V
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz
Output:

540 mW @ 16 Ohm
270 mW @ 32 Ohm
30 mW @ 300 Ohms

SNR:> 105 dB
Output impedance: <0.3 Ohm
Distortion: <0.005% @ 1kHz
Size: 55 mm x 109 mm x 16 mm
Weight: 122 g

It's a pretty good pair of equipment: X3 is amazing at this price range; R3 fit can be a bit of a hit and miss(from people's comments from last deal), but if it fits, they really are something, especially in terms of sound quality). Other people also seem to be pretty happy with both in general:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/663600/impression-fiio-x3-high-fi-l…

The free earphones R3 earphones:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/686050/brainwavz-r3-rounding-into-s…
http://headfonics.com/2013/10/the-brainwavz-r3/
http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-earphones/brainwavz-r3-du…

I shop regularly from MP4Nation and they are pretty good with delivery and warranty claims.

If you are OK with it, my referral link:
http://www.mp4nation.net/?acc=6f4922f45568161a8cdf4ad2299f6d…

Cheers.

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  • [Deactivated] on 17/12/2013 - 17:01

    What an odd submission, why wouldn't i get a iPod/Android/Windows phone instead for the same price?

    • justtoreply on 17/12/2013 - 17:04

      Depends on preferences of battery life and sound quality (better on this) vs portability of only having one device (phone).

      This device is actually the sort of thing I would leave in the office to listen to music from. Although that's probably not a standard way of using it.

    • erd on 17/12/2013 - 17:05
      +2

      Some people do appreciate above average sound quality:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/122601

    • r33tom on 17/12/2013 - 17:11

      because the sound quality from an ipod/android/windows phone is sh*t

      • Headphones on 17/12/2013 - 17:17

        The sound quality from the newer iPods is good.

      • nephilim on 17/12/2013 - 20:03

        Actually was surprised that W8 supports WAV's, I threw a bunch of N64 Audio rips by mistake on my phone and they played.

      • AlexF on 17/12/2013 - 20:16
        -2

        Environmental noise will drown out all the "Fi" out of FLACs, so, for portable use, no real advantage over 128Kbs AAC played on iPhone. For quiet environment use, better/cheaper alternatives (including Fiio's own E17, with BYO player).

        • ksama0079 on 17/12/2013 - 22:32
          +1

          get a better earphone maybe?

        • AlexF on 18/12/2013 - 10:14

          get a better earphone maybe?

          yeah, sure, if you've got money to burn, why not?

    • jjcf on 17/12/2013 - 22:08

      I carry an iphone and an Astell & Kern AK120 because they are different devices which do different things.

      How 'odd'.

  • Headphones on 17/12/2013 - 17:08

    Good deal.

  • parker2004au on 17/12/2013 - 17:10

    Still no Rockbox support :(

  • Ronnnie on 17/12/2013 - 17:23

    How does this compare in sound quality against say the HTC One or Ipod Touch 5th gen? Is it significantly better or similar?

    • plmko on 17/12/2013 - 21:28
      +1

      Significantly better, ipods and smartphones have severely degraded the general public's audio standards, at least back in the old days with CD players you were getting decent quality without trying.

    • AlexF on 18/12/2013 - 00:37
      +1

      Is it significantly better or similar?

      For portable and casual listening, it's extremely unlikely you'll hear any difference.

      There are plenty of people who swear by placebo, so, the only way to prove to yourself is go to a HiFi shop and listen for yourself. In Mebourne, there'a a fantastic store called Addicted to Audio - I don't care if you buy anything from them, but it's well stocked and they'll let you listen for yourself, hence, recommended.

      • Ronnnie on 18/12/2013 - 16:35

        If you read some people's opinions on the forum linked on here, someone claimed it had similar sound quality to the sony xperia s, which doesn't sound too promising to me. I would test one out first, but no place around here to do that. It seems good value as long as its significantly infront of my HTC I'll be happy, if not I'll be disappointed and share my opinion here.

        • AlexF on 18/12/2013 - 17:50

          which doesn't sound too promising to me

          Opinions aside, GSMArena's conclusion based on objective measurements Audio Quality Review - "HTC One audio output … offer arguably the best audio quality in the smartphone world right now."

  • Kikkoman56 on 17/12/2013 - 17:52

    Good deal but still want to wait for the FiiO X1 which should out sometime early next year, target price is supposed to be 100$

  • mansunz on 17/12/2013 - 17:58

    good price. I own a X3, my mate called it the ipod classic looking device.

  • fenger on 17/12/2013 - 18:35

    Is the R3 cable detachable?

  • Mahogany Granger on 17/12/2013 - 18:37
    +1

    I miss my old Sony MD player. Good times.

  • rustynail on 17/12/2013 - 18:51

    Thanks OP.

    Anyone on here compare the X3 with other players in the market? I own a Cowon z2 and a Sansa player. Would be keen to find out how it stacks up against other players.

    Cheers,
    Rusty

    • Mahogany Granger on 17/12/2013 - 18:54

      "Sansa have you bled yet".

    • erd on 17/12/2013 - 19:59

      No worries. Sorry, never tried either of them so can't comment.

    • Pledge on 17/12/2013 - 20:08

      The iBasso DX50 is around the same price range as the FiiO X3 (~$60 more).

      Comparisons of these two can be found on Head-Fi.

  • Benno123 on 17/12/2013 - 19:30

    Bought one, thanks for posting! I really needed something better than my phone and ipod + something to play FLAC's + a new decent pair of earphones so this works out quite well :)

    • erd on 17/12/2013 - 19:59

      No worries. Hope you like them.

  • AlexF on 17/12/2013 - 20:03
    +1

    Use the previous "Extra 25% off and FREE Shipping" from ThinkGeek with "ThinkGeek Super Monkey Powered Batteries - AA - 4 Pack" (or, otherwise) to make >$200 purchase (to qualify for the offer), results in US$151.49 including UPS/DHL delivery.

    • caprimulgus on 17/12/2013 - 20:23
      +2

      doesn't come with R3 though. pay $40 more to get $130 earphones…even if they're not worth $130, i'm sure you could sell them for more than $40.

    • sheepy on 18/12/2013 - 19:58

      Great idea for someone who doesn't need R3 :)

  • alwiese on 17/12/2013 - 22:51

    OP will you be posting any deals for the X5 when its released ~March 2014?

    • erd on 18/12/2013 - 06:28

      I'm not a store rep, but I will keep an eye on it in their newsletters.

  • aim54x on 18/12/2013 - 08:08

    I have to admit that I am playing FLAC through my galaxy nexus (running out of memory) and even through Hd25's they sound better via the computer. I'm going to have to try to get a test of something like this

  • lovenao2006 on 18/12/2013 - 19:18

    I have a ipod classic 160gb.
    Does X3 sound much better than ipod classic? anyone compare them in real life?

    • Ronnnie on 18/12/2013 - 20:50
      +1

      Personally have no idea.

      Seems someone else asked a similar question here.

      http://www.head-fi.org/t/691732/comparison-ipod-classic-rock…

      I guess that really no help anyway. Hard to find out info on these type of things and its also subjective. The best option is always test in real life to gauge what you think of it.

      Edit: Here's a review that seems to compare the FiiO against the ipod classic.

      http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57601714-47/fiios-nifty-$200-portable-high-resolution-music-player-is-a-knockout/

  • Ronnnie on 27/12/2013 - 14:20

    Okay got it today and very happy. It's great, nice improvement over my HTC One. I guess people who say this is only as good as their smart phone are probably playing mp3's.

  • erd on 20/01/2014 - 11:57

    Just noticed that this promotion is still on. Very surprised that they kept in on for so long, usually they go for only a week or so.

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