Compared to you, I use my own ears to make a judgement. And I don't think I failed to follow etiquette, I am talking from my own experience, not parroting reviewers. I truly believe I am a step ahead of you as I actually own the devices I talk about. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings, not my intention.
Again, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. I realise people get attached to things and any criticism of said things tend to be taken personally and I apologise if you felt I attacked you, I wasn't.
The 5k is indeed a very competent device and I love mine and I actually own 2 of them, one still in its box. But, let's call a lizard a lizard and not Godzilla.
The 5k is a $100 device and sounds like a $100 device.
We love it because it has great software, otherwise the sound is just average, the battery life is pretty crappy, mine discharges while off, the buttons are badly designed and I could continue but that's not the point.
The software is what makes this device stand out. My BTR7 sounds noticeably better with good IEMs, such as my Diva, or my Variations, or my Monarchs.
Please don't let my criticism make you enjoy the 5k any less.