SNACK: 3-line summary
SNACK in 3 lines
- FIIO has announced the QX11 USB DAC and headphone amplifier, launching in Japan on October 17, 2026.
- HiFi and Gaming modes let you switch between music listening and game-specific sound profiles without changing wired headphones.
- A compatible USB-C source and USB power are required; the estimated retail price in Japan is ¥29,700 including tax.
FIIO’s QX11 lets you keep the same wired headphones connected while switching between HiFi music playback and Gaming sound profiles. The portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier launches in Japan on October 17, 2026, in Dark Green and Gold.
Snackgirls react
Red I want to compare footsteps in the FPS profile with HiFi mode. Same headphones, same scene—let’s hear what actually changes.
Nea After a game, I’d like to switch to HiFi and linger over its soundtrack. It would be nice to settle into the music without changing headphones.
What changes in Gaming mode
HiFi mode is intended for music listening, while Gaming mode operates at 48kHz/16-bit. FIIO says its FPS, action, MOBA and rhythm-game profiles are tuned to make cues such as footsteps and skill sounds easier to hear.
For voice chat, the QX11 has a built-in microphone and supports microphone-equipped headsets with a 3.5mm four-pole CTIA plug. Its AI ENC is designed to reduce background noise in your outgoing voice, not provide active noise cancellation for listening.
Headphone sockets, USB power and sound adjustments
Connect a compatible USB-C source, then plug your wired headphones into the 3.5mm single-ended or 4.4mm balanced output. The QX11 runs on USB power and has a second USB-C port dedicated to external power.
FiiO Control’s Android app and web interface provide 10-band parametric EQ and AutoEQ. AutoEQ requires you to select a headphone model registered in its database. With parametric EQ enabled, PCM playback is limited to 384kHz/24-bit.
The estimated retail price in Japan is ¥29,700 including tax. A USB-C-to-USB-C data cable and a dedicated leather case are included.
Sources and checked date: October 09, 2026 (KST)
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