Re:  Playlists --  I have been using Foobar to make my playlists for the X5-2.  Anyone have experience with that on the X5-3?   I have used MediaMonkey in the past but have found Foobar to be simpler and more intuitive.  Maybe not as flexible.

As an ENT, I would also emphasize that it is not just the volume that causes damage but also the duration of exposure.  Hence OSHA limits on industrial noise exposure that include duration as well as dB.

I've toned down the treble a little on the 200J but haven't found it harsh. 

Have you tried any of DUNU earphones?   Wide variety of prices and signatures.  Really like my DN-2000J and comes with a variety of tips to enhance comfort and tune the sound.

I tend to side with George to a degree re: MP3.  I remember a few years ago, before I switched to aac and flac, that I could hear what I used to call "aliens" in the background.  Admittedly I think back then I was using 128 kbps and upping to 320 might lessen that.  And as time goes by and I...

and remember to format it in the X5ii.   But also note that Windows 10 may not recognize the form of fat32 that Fiio uses.    I had to reformat my cards in Windows 10 using another program in order for them to be recognized.

Thank you!!  Thank you!!  Thank you!!  

Agree.  Have used the Avantree and works well. 

Regarding play settings:     http://www.head-fi.org/t/786112/official-x5-2nd-gen-beta-firmware-download-and-discussion-thread-version-1-27-library-search-function-replaygain-filter-options/60#post_12311847

I love the Lockscreen 3 feature.  Its the one thing that has kept me from getting the X7.  I can stop or skip songs in my car without having to take my eyes off the road.

And not mentioned in the online manual.

Don't know why I didn't notice this before.  In system settings near the bottom of the list is "Reset Media Library".  Not the same as "Update Media Lib".   Anyone know what this does?

I frequently use my X5ii connected to my stereo.   Line out to Aux in on my 15 year old Marantz, B&W 683 S2 speakers.  I like it much better than playing my CD player but it also is not a new model so that may make a difference.  What I really like is that I can listen to a playlist and not be...

Yes,  there is a character limit, I don't remember what it is, that past that point the file will not be recognized on random play or playlists.  If you go on the regular discussion group for the X5ii you can probably find it.

Not sure if you are using a PC or Mac but on my PC I have found that the simplest way to a playlist was using Foobar2000.   Plug in the Fiio or take the card out and read it directly.  Go to Add Files or Add folder.  Keep adding as many as you want.  Just make sure you are pulling the files from...

Definitely a file name size limit.  If too long the player will not recognize it and in my experience when I have set up  playlists and one of those files came up the player would freeze on the file.

All I can say is I have never had any of those problems.  Either with my 1st gen X5 or with my 2nd gen X5.  But then I don't use iTunes or a Mac.  Got rid of my Nano so long ago and haven't looked back.

No Bluetooth for the X5ii.

Works Great!!   Thanks for all your efforts!

  One other thing about the X5ii I found out the hard way.  If you find some files can not be found or your player is locking up and not advancing to the next song on a playlist its probably because the file name is too long.  I forget the limit on the number of characters.   Someone else might...

I'll look into that to see if I can find a pattern but so far seems random.  The playlist has 327 classical pieces and can freeze even after playing only 8-10. Some tunes are towards the beginning of the playlist and some in the middle.   I even tried to construct the playlist using a different...

Having problems with my X5ii occasionally freezing on song.  Usually while playing from a playlist and always at the last second of the song.  Sometimes I am able to get it to go again by just hitting the Next button but occasionally I have to "reboot".  The same music file will play without...

Touch screen = Broken record.    Like being able to control and skip songs by touch and without having to look at the screen.  Especially while driving!!!  Much safer.  But also while running, biking, etc.  Serves my needs and obviously the needs of the vast majority that have bought them...

FYI.  I found the solution to my problem with playlist not being able to find a particular FLAC file and thought this might be helpful for others.  Evidently there is a limitation on how many characters are in the directory/folder/filename that the playlist is directed to.  This limit seems to...

I'm having a problem with a playlist on my X5ii that I don't recall having on my X5 and unfortunately I gave my X5 to my daughter so I can't go back and look.   I transferred my music and playlists to the X5ii by moving the cards to the new unit.  There appears to be one, and only one song...