Introduction
iBasso is a Chinese brand that is known for their digital audio players (DAPs). Recently, iBasso released the DX160. I would like to thank iBasso for providing the DX160 as a review unit. At the moment, the DX160 can be purchased from their official website, iBasso or Penon Audio.
Specifications
- OS: Android 8.1
- Colors: Black/Silver/Blue/Red
- DAC: Dual CS43198
- Output Ports: 4.4BAL, 3.5PO, 3.5LO, SPDIF, USB output
- Screen: 5.0 inch 1080P Sharp Full Screen
- CPU: Octa Core
- RAM: 2G
- ROM: 32G
- Wi-Fi: 80 2.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz/5Ghz)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
- Battery: 3200mAh
- Quick Charge: QC3.0, PD2.0
- Audio Formats Supported: MQA, APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3, DFF, DSF, DXD, CUE, ISO, M3U, M3U8, MQA
- Size: 113mm*69mm*15mm
- Weight: 178g
- Average Play Time: 13 hours (The play time varies with different resolutions and heaphone/IEM loads.)
4.4mm Balanced Output
- Output Voltage: 6.4Vrms
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~40kHz +/-0.15dB
- S/N: 130dB
- THD+N: 0.00022% (no Load, 3Vrms),0.00022% (32Ω Load, 3Vrms)
- Crosstalk: -125dB
3.5mm Single Ended Output
- Output Voltage: 3.2Vrms
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~40kHz +/-0.15dB
- S/N: 125dB
- THD+N: 0.0004% (no Load, 2Vrms),0.0007% (32Ω Load, 2Vrms)
- Crosstalk: -115dB
Line Out
- Output Voltage: 3.2Vrms
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~40kHz +/- 0.15dB
- S/N: 125dB
- THD+N: 0.00035% (no Load, 2Vrms)
- Crosstalk: -113dB
Unboxing & Accessories
The DX160 comes in a blue package that has a grey protective cover. On the cover, there are the brand name and logo. At the back of the cover, there are the specifications. After opening the package, there are the DX160, clear protective case, USB Type C cable, screen protectors, warranty card, quick start guide. MQA card and iBasso Audio & HD Tracks card.
Speaking of comparisons, would you recommend 160 or 150 as a general all-rounder? My main IEMs are Periodic Be
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I will recommend DX160. Cheers!
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if talking pure sound quality betwen dx160 and sony zx300 , which one do you rec?
i dont use any music streaming services
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DX160 definitely. Cheers!
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would you prefer dx160 or m11 in term of sound quality?
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Hi, the DX160 is superior to M11 in terms of sound quality.
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In terms of sound quality only, DX160 and Fiio M11 Pro, which one sounds superior?
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DX160. Cheers.
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