[ClieOS]

FiiO releases the new firmware FW1.0.6 for BTR5: https://www.fiio.com/newsinfo/360002.html

Excellent. Also please make the FiiO Control app an official standalone app / out of beta..

 

[FiiO]

Just got the Btr5 and am wondering about some things concerning the app support:

1. The only way to get app support for the Btr5 is to download the Fiio Music App and connect the Btr5 through „Bluetooth devices“ , right? There is no separate app?

2. I realized a significant sound quality drop when using the EQ! Just switching it on without even changing any frequency causes somewhat reduced treble response and soundstage? Anybody else realized that? If this is really normal than am quite disappointed by the EQ!

3. When I watched the official Fiio tutorials the interface of the app was black! On my iphone it is white! Is there something like a dark mode?

Dear friend,

No separate app for Apple mobile phone currently.
The volume will drop after turning on the EQ function in order to avoid the distortion.
You could turn on the nighttime theme in the settings of FiiO Music app for help.

Best regards

 

[Lopsy1]

This is my BTR5 case mod.

 

[noobandroid]

Many thanks for your detailed comparison, the only reason I am interested in BTR5 is indeed the smaller form factor XDSD is still bulky to carry in jeans pocket.

smaller u can consider btr3, its adequately nice

 

[Amber Rain]

Sorry if this has been asked already, but does or have asynchronous volume control when used with an iPhone? The BTR1K does and it is invaluable for volume control purposes.

I now have a Sony DAP so want the option of using the LDAC codec

Thanks

 

[psikey]

Cant I update via the Fiio Music App?

 

[psikey]

smaller u can consider btr3, its adequately nice

Audio quality not a patch on BTR5 nore is strenght and stability of the bluetooth.

 

[FiiO]

Cant I update via the Fiio Music App?

Dear friend,

Do you mean the firmware? You would need a Windows computer for help.

Best regards

 

[psikey]

Dear friend,

Do you mean the firmware? You would need a Windows computer for help.

Best regards

I thought with the BTR3 it would update via the music app.

 

[ccrys]

Hi,

I'm planing to upgrade my Xonar U7 1st gen with Topping NX4 or Fiio BTR5.

I will use it with Meze Classics 99 headphones. Will be a true improvement in sound quality?

How about ocasionally gaming and movie. Those two will suitable?

 

[psikey]

Biggest design mistake on the BTR5 was not including a lanyard loop on the BTR5 itself. I have to keep mine in the plastic clip holder to use the Lanyard around neck. Added weight & bulk.

Hope someone bring as slim case with a lanyard loop.

Going top try one of these if sticker part not too wide

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303322275026

 

[Hanesu]

Dear friend,

No separate app for Apple mobile phone currently.
The volume will drop after turning on the EQ function in order to avoid the distortion.
You could turn on the nighttime theme in the settings of FiiO Music app for help.

Best regards

Hi Fiio!

Thanks a lot for your kind reply!

1. Ok, thanks for the information concerning the App on iOs!

2. My personal impression is, using the EQ does not only reduce volume but also reduce the overall clearness of the sound! Because even if I higher the volume after switching on the EQ immediately, sound is more dull than without EQ. I need to raise highs to get a similar sound as without EQ. I know that with lower volume there is a lot psychoacoustics going on, but I am pretty sure about this one on iOS. There is a clear difference in sound! Can you maybe check with your software engineers?

3. Ok, thanks! Found the night time theme!

 

[al2813]

I think this was already answered somewhere in the thread but I understand I cannot connect them to my iPhone in USB mode and use them to establish LDAC to my headphones? Is there a portable DAC that delivers this functionality?

 

[noobandroid]

I think this was already answered somewhere in the thread but I understand I cannot connect them to my iPhone in USB mode and use them to establish LDAC to my headphones? Is there a portable DAC that delivers this functionality?

if you are on USB, there is no LDAC, LDAC is a bluetooth codec for wireless, but apple only has SBC and AAC, so.. yeah, there's that

 

[Mouseman]

I think this was already answered somewhere in the thread but I understand I cannot connect them to my iPhone in USB mode and use them to establish LDAC to my headphones? Is there a portable DAC that delivers this functionality?

You are asking about a Bluetooth transmitter, I'm not sure any Bluetooth dongles do that. They are usually receive only. I don't think I've seen any transmitters that are small form factors.