I'm telling you this is simply the best pair of headphones you can get for 500 to even 800$. Paired with a good DAC/Amp it's a very good choice. When it comes to soundstage, it's not so wide it sounds artificial but it's very wide. Very detailed. The comfort is a bit off (at least for me) but I...

Get LDAC on Windows with this driver here . Makes a HUGE difference in sq. It's not free - 5.99$ for 1 PC then 1.99$ for any other PC. It's worth it imo.

This headband makes a HUGE difference in comfort for the XS and is also very easy to install. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B0993NBFCR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sony is bringing multipoint to its earbuds lineup including the WF-1000XM4 - read the article and Sony statements here

These were also greatly recommended here and work great with the XM4 : AZLA SednaEarfit Crystal ; Also the JVC Spiral Dots were recommended though they are a little expensive.

This headphones are tuned so that LDAC doesn't make such a difference compared to AAC. But on other Bluetooth headphones LDAC make a HUGE difference.

This video will help with all that might interest you.

I don't see the problem. Also have Spinfit CP360, also use the large size. I like the sound - these + EQ = Awesome sound. I agree - the stock tips are awful. The CP360 reduce about 20% the NC but it's ok 'cause they are very comfortable.

I must say though I mostly use wired IEMs the XM4 surprised me how good it is. LDAC sound quality then apply (either by way of wavelet or poweramp eq) this neutral eq (AutoEQ) and all is surprisingly good.

How would you rate the sound quality?

Do you by any chance have the BTR5 (2021) to compare?

Have Xperia 5 II and tested (and returned very fast) the KA3. The sound from the Xperia is very accurate, detailed, neutral and great separation. However the depth is very much lacking but it's not a dedicated DAC. The KA3 sound fairs worse than that on the Xperia. A true upgrade sound quality...

So the Rog Clavis sounds ok when playback is done by way of UAPP . The app for it (Asus Armory Crate) does not work so one has to rely on UAPP for adjusting the hardware volume and corect playback. Without it there is an obvious channel imbalance. The soundstage is not fairly wide but the...

Here too and also not that expensive. And has RGB so it must sound good :laughing:

Anyone has or had any experience with the Asus Rog Clavius ? Seems to have the latest DAC - ESS 9281 QUAD DAC™ - as their latest earbuds. Ordered it today. It's about 110 Euro here, have the BTR5 (2021) for comparison.

Sorry to say this, maybe it's my opinion but the WH-1000 line is good for noise cancelation but sound quality wise - V V V can't get more V than Sony

I agree. Sony did a real good job headphone jack wise. Had an LG (G8S) and also sounded really good. Compared to the Sony it had my type of sound (typical ESS - with increased high notes) and lots and lots of power. Compared to the Sony it had 4-5 times the power. But the Bluetooth it's my...

Hello, I have the Sony Xperia 5 II and one of my brothers a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (yes, I know but he cares about how it looks (the screen) and I very much care about the sound). In any case I like the BTR5 2021 sound very much (considering my reluctance towards wireless) and on my Xperia 5...

Why MQA when it's only a gimmick. True audiophiles know it's only a gimmick, then again you are not addressing true audiophiles but the general public. Edit: Typo

I would be very dissatisfied if it's just a marketing gimmick but not surprised. Tidal has done this before (cough, cough MQA cough, cough)

What do you think of this? Do we still need UAPP for Tidal? A-B testing I would say NO

Permit me to answer this question. I have an Xperia 5 II (same DAC as the 1 II ) and my brother has an S21 Ultra. Having tested both I can assure you mine sounds wider, more detailed and overall better. Samsung is good ant a lot of things but audio is not one of them. And I am very picky about...

1. Apple is not likely to let anyone use their interface. 2. Apple devices don't do any audio resampling like Android does, so for Apple to do anything for Android users is highly unlikely. 3. Apple is Apple - doesn't let anything get out of their control. Tested Apple lossless (my brother has...

But I understand what you mean. It's nothing really obvious. On my LG UAPP would make a big difference. Here, Sony has hardware audio decoding, not so much.