Shanling - Q1
Portable Digital Audio Player (DAP)Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Customer Reviews
My first impressions are amazing. What clarity in sound and beautiful to touch and feel. Only thing I have concerns is durability. Let's see how it goes.
Thank you for the awesome review!
Shifting from iPod Classic to Q1, the difference is noticeable at the first beat.
The sound is as described in the specs and matches other online reviews.
Two-way Bluetooth is a blessing! I can use it as a wireless DAC and enjoy the music via wireless headphones/speaker at the same time.
I love the design and the buttons are perfect. The volume wheel is really handy. The interface takes a day or so to get used to and the screen is responsive enough. Screen gets a lot of bashing in the reviews in youtube, but I find it to work well.
I have been using it almost daily for the last 6 months and I easily get 15 hours of battery with a basic headphone. Most importantly, there has not been any noticeable damage to the battery life in the last 6 months.
I love it! Its always in my bag (a little too thick to keep in the pockets).
NOTE: A set of scratch guards are included in the box! please do not buy it separately unless needed. @Headphone team, please include the scratch guard in the "Box content".
We really appreciate the genuine feedback, we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well!
Nice DAP for daily use..
Thank you for your amazing review!
Received the Shanling Q1 within 24 Hrs of Order!! Absolutely amazing customer service experience with Headphone Zone! Saved you as my Bookmark for many more purchases!! The product is a rightly priced pocket rocket and I am in awe with it.. The screen swipe experience definitely needs some work but audio output is worth every penny!! Thanks a bunch Headphone Zone for putting a smile on our faces with every tune through this.
This makes us really happy,Thank you for your genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and our company.
Shanling - Q1
Thank you for your awesome ratings!
Just awesome DAP in this price range have waited long but worth a wait ....Go for it if you want to buy it
I'm just getting into the hobby,but I always loved listening to music.Great experience with the Q1,all the features with the player is amazing for the price,sound quality is great,but I guess it has to be paired with good set of IEM to shine.I paired it with Final E3000 which needs more power.Anyway great experience with HPZ.They are providing great service by bringing the products to consumers.
Thanq You Very Much HPZ and Team
This is my first Hi-Res player and I'm totally loving it. The build quality is top-notch and it is fully made of metal. It feels a little heavy for its size but that is totally acceptable. It also comes with a silicone case and a screen protector with it so double thumbs up to the brand for providing it. This DAP supports micro SD card up to 1 TB of size which I guess is more than sufficient to dump all your music files. A big shout out to the folks at HPZ for bringing such devices to India. Brilliant job HPZ and like always you guys rock.
Pros:
Build quality
USB Type C connectivity
Micro SD card support up to 1 TB
Silicone case and screen protector
Battery life
Cons:
User interface (could've been better)
Side buttons - one can accidentally press the button while playing the music.
Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for Travel
Ideal for Audiophiles
Best Suited for Portable Use
Bluetooth with
LDAC, aptX & AAC
Battery Life
DAC Chip
You may not even realise it, but most of us use a digital-to-analogue converter (commonly known as a DAC) daily. Built into your computers, tablets and smartphones, a DAC is fundamental to unlocking the convenience of digital music. Any device that acts as a digital sound source will need a DAC to convert digital audio to analog. A DAC converts the digital information stored in “0s and 1s” into an analog signal that's passed to speakers or headphones and ultimately our ear. In short, DACs play a large part in making digital music hearable.
While this technical process is undoubtedly impressive, the DAC embedded into your smartphones or laptops is nowhere good enough to listen to your favourite music recordings in high quality. So, if you want to listen to music in high quality, an external DAC is essential to allow headphones or speakers to perform at their potential. An external DAC, first and foremost, will improve audio quality dramatically.
80mW @ 32Ω
Power Output
2TB External
Storage
Battery Capacity of
1100 mAh
Super Lightweight
Design
The handy, sturdy, and portable build make the Q1 a fantastic to-go DAP for any beginner audiophile. It delivers Shanling's signature sound, with some colour making for a great on-the-go listening experience.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
BRINGING THE RETRO MUSIC PLAYER BACK
The design of the Shanling Q1 is inspired by the retro look of the 1950s. This stylish retro design includes smooth curved edges and distinct chrome finishes. With their uniquely coloured shells, these are sure to stand out. The ESS Sabre ES9218P Hi-Fi DAC/AMP offers a premium and powerful sound output, blending style & great sound together.
PORTABLE. POWERFUL. PREMIUM PLAYER.
The Shanling Q1 is a small & lightweight music player that fits comfortably in your pocket. It comes with a 7H tempered glass and zinc alloy unibody for added durability. The classic analogue volume wheel makes controlling your music very seamless.
21 HOURS OF MUSIC PLAYBACK WITH A HIGHLY OPTIMISED OS
The Q1 houses Shanling's MTouch OS with a user-friendly and feature-rich 2.7-inch touch interface. This is a 3rd gen OS that comes with regularly updated features. The power-efficient design allows this player to last up to 21 hours of continuous playback.
DOUBLES-UP AS A USB DAC WITH UP TO 2TB OF CARD SUPPORT
Enjoy high-quality sound with a wide range of file formats (including DSD128). You can expand the memory with an external memory card of up to 2TB. You can also use it as a Bluetooth receiver/ transmitter or USB sound card.
CONTROL EVERYTHING FROM YOUR PHONE USING THE SYNCLINK APP
Use your Android smartphone or tablet as a high-end remote with SyncLink. It lets you control your Shanling Q1 without the hassle of wires.
NOTE: To use the SyncLink function, you need to install the Shanling Music app that's available as a .apk file in the zip file with the firmware update.
SPECS
| OUTPUT POWER | 80 MW @ 32 Ohm |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.2 Ohm |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 76 DB |
| RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 8-300 Ohms |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz ~ 40 kHz |
| DISTORTION | 0.004% ( A-Weighting, Output 1 kHz 485mV) |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 118dB ( A-Weighting ) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 105 dB |
| HI-RES SUPPORT | Up To 384kHz / 32 Bit, DSD64 & DSD128 |
| SYSTEM | MTouch OS By Shanling |
| DAC MODEL | ESS Sabre ES9218P |
| BATTERY LIFE | Up To 21 Hours (Depending On Usage) |
| DEEP STANDBY | Up To 20 Days (Depending On Usage) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | 1100 MAh Lithium Battery |
| CHARGING TIME | 2 Hours (Depending On Usage) |
| STORAGE | Up To 2 TB Micro SD Card (Purchase Separately) (music library limited to 20,000 files) |
| OUTPUT | 3.5 mm Jack Headphone Output |
| BLUETOOTH | Two-way Bluetooth 4.2 |
| BLUETOOTH CODEC | Two-way LDAC, AAC, SBC, Transmit only aptX |
| USB DAC | Up to PCM 24/192 |
| DIMENSION | 75*62*16.5 mm |
| SCREEN | 2.7 inch 360*400 touch screen |
| WEIGHT | About 136.8 G |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. Shanling Q1 Music Player
|
| 2. Silicone Case | |
| 3. USB Cable |
BRINGING THE RETRO MUSIC PLAYER BACK
The design of the Shanling Q1 is inspired by the retro look of the 1950s. This stylish retro design includes smooth curved edges and distinct chrome finishes. With their uniquely coloured shells, these are sure to stand out. The ESS Sabre ES9218P Hi-Fi DAC/AMP offers a premium and powerful sound output, blending style & great sound together.
PORTABLE. POWERFUL. PREMIUM PLAYER.
The Shanling Q1 is a small & lightweight music player that fits comfortably in your pocket. It comes with a 7H tempered glass and zinc alloy unibody for added durability. The classic analogue volume wheel makes controlling your music very seamless.
21 HOURS OF MUSIC PLAYBACK WITH A HIGHLY OPTIMISED OS
The Q1 houses Shanling's MTouch OS with a user-friendly and feature-rich 2.7-inch touch interface. This is a 3rd gen OS that comes with regularly updated features. The power-efficient design allows this player to last up to 21 hours of continuous playback.
DOUBLES-UP AS A USB DAC WITH UP TO 2TB OF CARD SUPPORT
Enjoy high-quality sound with a wide range of file formats (including DSD128). You can expand the memory with an external memory card of up to 2TB. You can also use it as a Bluetooth receiver/ transmitter or USB sound card.
CONTROL EVERYTHING FROM YOUR PHONE USING THE SYNCLINK APP
Use your Android smartphone or tablet as a high-end remote with SyncLink. It lets you control your Shanling Q1 without the hassle of wires.
NOTE: To use the SyncLink function, you need to install the Shanling Music app that's available as a .apk file in the zip file with the firmware update.
| OUTPUT POWER | 80 MW @ 32 Ohm |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.2 Ohm |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 76 DB |
| RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 8-300 Ohms |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz ~ 40 kHz |
| DISTORTION | 0.004% ( A-Weighting, Output 1 kHz 485mV) |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 118dB ( A-Weighting ) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 105 dB |
| HI-RES SUPPORT | Up To 384kHz / 32 Bit, DSD64 & DSD128 |
| SYSTEM | MTouch OS By Shanling |
| DAC MODEL | ESS Sabre ES9218P |
| BATTERY LIFE | Up To 21 Hours (Depending On Usage) |
| DEEP STANDBY | Up To 20 Days (Depending On Usage) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | 1100 MAh Lithium Battery |
| CHARGING TIME | 2 Hours (Depending On Usage) |
| STORAGE | Up To 2 TB Micro SD Card (Purchase Separately) (music library limited to 20,000 files) |
| OUTPUT | 3.5 mm Jack Headphone Output |
| BLUETOOTH | Two-way Bluetooth 4.2 |
| BLUETOOTH CODEC | Two-way LDAC, AAC, SBC, Transmit only aptX |
| USB DAC | Up to PCM 24/192 |
| DIMENSION | 75*62*16.5 mm |
| SCREEN | 2.7 inch 360*400 touch screen |
| WEIGHT | About 136.8 G |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. Shanling Q1 Music Player
|
| 2. Silicone Case | |
| 3. USB Cable |
Don't sweat it, this
Shanling - Q1 comes with a 6 Months warranty
from Shanling that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Shanling's warranty in India.
Portable music player
VGP Awards
Dec, 2019
"The Q1 is feature-packed at any price. I love the Q1’s big buttons, easy to use GUI and hardware interface, nice screen, solid body, and quality sound."
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"There’s a whiff of 6th-gen iPod nano about Shanling Q1, but sorry, Jony Ive, Apple’s tiny portable music player never looked this cool." "
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"Its few flaws in UI and haptics aside, the Q1 is the best DAP I’ve reviewed in recent memory. And, while it lacks a unique sound signature, it sounds great."
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"Q1 takes M0 to a new level - bigger and more user-friendly screen, playback buttons, easier to grip volume wheel, longer battery, and improvements in sound."
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"There is no doubt that the Shanling Q1 is a fantastic little DAP and in my opinion, is now the best value entry-level player on the market. The build quality of this device is outstanding."
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"So the Q1 is a cheap, excellent-sounding and adaptable DAP for the modern age. If people are looking to get into playing their music off a DAP but don’t want to spend money on more."
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