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Pros : Solid value for money, build quality, sound quality.
Cons : Laggy, average looking UI
Bottomline : If you're looking for a high-grade sound quality, then the second-gen FiiO X1 is the best player out there. Powered by a solid battery and good Bluetooth it’s an ideal portable player for travelers and people on the go. The sound is very good and all you need is a decent pair of headphones or earphones to connect.
Established in 2007, Fiio has made a steady progress in the research and development of countless portable music products. Their latest release, the X1 2nd Gen is an updated version of their best-selling player, the original X1.
The all-new X1 2nd Gen comes with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless and a more responsive touch wheel user interface with a good design.
In the box
Fiio X1ii
2x Screen protectors (One already applied)
USB cable
Clear case
3x ‘Hi-Res’ stickers
2x body stickers
Warranty card Quick start guide
Fiio has included a few interesting accessories as usual. The first X1 had a black silicon cover but the new X1 comes with a very minimal and unobtrusive hard clear case.
Build & design
The looks and feel of X1 is more modern than the older X1. The new X1 is also a touch smaller and lighter than the outgoing model.
Fiio has successfully managed to give us a ‘touch scroll’ experience which reminds me of the classic iPods. However, the touch-wheel control found on Apple’s devices is far superior to the one found on the new X1.
In terms of build quality and design, the all-new X1 is a good-looking device. However, the X1’s isn’t as responsive and at times a noticeable lag is visible and users will take some time getting used to the touch wheel. The headphone/
The headphone/line out port is now at the bottom, and the card slot has also moved to the bottom (on the right side). The volume and power buttons rest in the same place.
The screen provides vibrant and brighter display but seems to be of a lower resolution.
Performance
Fiio X1 has received a new UI design and the Bluetooth 4.0 system allows you to easily enjoy the music with reduced latency and high sound quality. As far as the range is concerned, if there are no obstructions then you can easily get the specified 10 m range, but if there are any obstructions (walls, doors, furniture, etc), then the range comes down to 5 m.
The all new X1 gets higher signal-to-noise ratio and supports full differential line output to achieve balanced line output function, as compared with PCM5142 of the last generation.
The second-gen X1 supports up to 256GB Micro SD cards with no built-in memory. The 1,800mAh lithium-polymer battery provides up to 12 hours of playback time with APE, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, and MP3 files, with up to 32-bit/192 kHz resolution. I connected my Altec Lansing Dual Motion speaker to the X1 through Bluetooth and the sound was fine but distorted above 55. Also, users will take some time getting used to second-gen X1's menu navigation and user-interface.
I started listening to the X1 2nd Gen with a pair of audio-technica ATH-SR5 portable headphones, and really liked what I heard. The volume at 60 was solid and even if you pump it up the sound quality never fades or distorts.
In terms of sound, the FiiO X1 Gen 2 is a distinct improvement over the first X1. With more balanced sound and amazing battery life, Fiio XI 2nd Gen can’t be ignored.