FiiO BTR3-The World' First Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier, SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC/HWA (LHDC)
Dec 22, 2019 at 3:22 PM Post #1,681 of 1,870
I realised I'w been using only base aptx codec with my computer the whole time, seems like my PC doesnt support other codecs, just ordered this BT transmitter that connects with optical and supports LL and HD codecs, posting here if someone else is having issues with their computer.

https://avantree.com/ne/oasis-plus-bluetooth-transmitter-receiver

Will post how it sounds like later.


Windows 10 only supports up to AptX. There is no way, that i have ever been able to find, to get Windows to support the never versions AptX HD etc, or LDAC.

It is easy to get full codec support even LDAC, in Linux however. Ubuntu based distro especially. There is just extra Pusle Audio modules you have to manually install.

On Apple, idk, I don't own any Apple. But far as I know, they only support AAC.
 
Dec 22, 2019 at 4:04 PM Post #1,682 of 1,870
Windows 10 only supports up to AptX. There is no way, that i have ever been able to find, to get Windows to support the never versions AptX HD etc, or LDAC.

It is easy to get full codec support even LDAC, in Linux however. Ubuntu based distro especially. There is just extra Pusle Audio modules you have to manually install.

On Apple, idk, I don't own any Apple. But far as I know, they only support AAC.
I tried that on linux but it doesnt support LL and tbh to me it didnt sound that good on any codec compared to windows but I didnt give it too much time. With that transmitter I linked you dont need to hassle with any drivers, just plug and play with linux or win.
 
Dec 22, 2019 at 4:12 PM Post #1,683 of 1,870
I tried that on linux but it doesnt support LL and tbh to me it didnt sound that good on any codec compared to windows but I didnt give it too much time. With that transmitter I linked you dont need to hassle with any drivers, just plug and play with linux or win.

Low latency version of aptx....i have never had any issues with latency of the other codecs, lip sync vocals are on time, even in games, i can detect no delay.
When interference happens, then things get out of sync and break up. usually if i stand near my microwave when on.
Such things are very such affected or happen based on your hardware setup and environment i guess.
If you are having latency issues, then it most likely is not the codec that is the issue, but something else.

I have tried the LL versions and compared, no discernible or measurable difference, for me anyways.

Curious to know why you think you need LL....also curious about such BT transmitters.
How do u even pair those to devices without the ability to have a screen or ui to select the device that is in pairing mode to connect, like u do on phone?
I bought some cheapo one off amazon one time, no instructions.
But i could not pair my headphones to it as i had no way to go into the things and select the headphones to pair to or to enter in pin.
 
Dec 22, 2019 at 4:29 PM Post #1,684 of 1,870
Low latency version of aptx....i have never had any issues with latency of the other codecs, lip sync vocals are on time, even in games, i can detect no delay.
When interference happens, then things get out of sync and break up. usually if i stand near my microwave when on.
Such things are very such affected or happen based on your hardware setup and environment i guess.
If you are having latency issues, then it most likely is not the codec that is the issue, but something else.
I have tried the LL versions and compared, no discernible or measurable difference, for me anyways.

I definitely get around 200-300ms latency on aptx with my fiio btr-3s, not a huge deal but lip sync is slightly off for me.

Curious to know why you think you need LL....also curious about such BT transmitters.
How do u even pair those to devices without the ability to have a screen or ui to select the device that is in pairing mode to connect, like u do on phone?
I bought some cheapo one off amazon one time, no instructions.
But i could not pair my headphones to it as i had no way to go into the things and select the headphones to pair to or to enter in pin.
I havent tried this device yet but manual says just put both devices to pairing mode and put them close together and it should pair.
 
Dec 22, 2019 at 8:59 PM Post #1,685 of 1,870
But i could not pair my headphones to it as i had no way to go into the things and select the headphones to pair to or to enter in pin.
btr3 is only a Rx and doesnt have Tx ability, that's why you cant pair a bt hp with it, unless you 3.5mm out to a Tx and pair with a bt iem, but that beats the purpose of btr3, maybe btr5 might be able, or the es100

correct me if i got the idea wrong
 
Dec 22, 2019 at 9:01 PM Post #1,686 of 1,870
I havent tried this device yet but manual says just put both devices to pairing mode and put them close together and it should pair.
thats by the nfc pairing, so device needs to have nfc too
 
Dec 22, 2019 at 9:02 PM Post #1,687 of 1,870
btr3 is only a Rx and doesnt have Tx ability, that's why you cant pair a bt hp with it, unless you 3.5mm out to a Tx and pair with a bt iem, but that beats the purpose of btr3, maybe btr5 might be able, or the es100

correct me if i got the idea wrong

i was referring to the generic BT transmitter adapter the previous poster had said they are buying
not the BTR3. i know that is a receiver only.
BTR3 works fine on many things, but some things, it do not get along with, like my Nvidia Shied TV, it it breaks up badly, no matter what codec it is set to., while my ldac headphones work fine standalone paried to Shield.
 
Dec 23, 2019 at 9:34 PM Post #1,688 of 1,870
My BTR3 suddenly stopped working. No LED flashing, no change when i try to charge it. I am thinking to contact service centre.
But it was bought in USA for me by my sister and i currently live in India, will it be a problem to get warranty ?
 
Dec 25, 2019 at 1:20 AM Post #1,690 of 1,870
Nvm... showed up. Seemingly out of no where. All I can say is awesome! I am super impressed. From my iems to my k240s. Makes everything sound better. And the cool thing is I can run the k240s on low gain now from the topping nx3s. Makes me wonder how much better the btr5 is...
 
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Dec 25, 2019 at 9:07 PM Post #1,691 of 1,870
My BTR3 suddenly stopped working. No LED flashing, no change when i try to charge it. I am thinking to contact service centre.
But it was bought in USA for me by my sister and i currently live in India, will it be a problem to get warranty ?
Dear friend,

You could send email to support@fiio.com about that. If you are located in India now, you may need to send it back to us in China for repair instead. :frowning2:

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Dec 25, 2019 at 10:53 PM Post #1,693 of 1,870
On Fiio India website, there is a service centre called Origin marketing, will they perform any repair service ?
Sorry may not because you did not buy the product from this seller.

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Dec 27, 2019 at 5:37 AM Post #1,695 of 1,870
Hi guys, i want to ask, can this Fiio BTR3 or BTR5 connect to PC and i'm using my TWS earbud to listen music?
they are only wireless receiver, output is still by the jack
 

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