[speedingcheetah]

Is it true the BTR5 has no EQ for USB DAC mode? and for LDAC too?
I read some reviews on Amazon that say that, but they are a bit old now, and I woudl think Fiio put out a firmware update to add that by now.
My BTR3 powers fine my budget Sony in ears fine, and I use the EQ to add the low end bass i like. (i use it and the earbuds connected to my Nvidia Shield for TV and movies)
But the 3 can not power my large Vmoda full size headphones.
But if the BTR5 has no EQ fo usb mode, then that is a deal breaker for me.


(I tried to find the official BTR5 thread on here, via search, but the couple i found were locked.0

 

[Alberto01]

Is it true the BTR5 has no EQ for USB DAC mode? and for LDAC too?
I read some reviews on Amazon that say that, but they are a bit old now, and I woudl think Fiio put out a firmware update to add that by now.
My BTR3 powers fine my budget Sony in ears fine, and I use the EQ to add the low end bass i like. (i use it and the earbuds connected to my Nvidia Shield for TV and movies)
But the 3 can not power my large Vmoda full size headphones.
But if the BTR5 has no EQ fo usb mode, then that is a deal breaker for me.


(I tried to find the official BTR5 thread on here, via search, but the couple i found were locked.0

Here is the official FiiO BTR5 thread:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...5mm-aac-sbc-aptx-aptx-ll-aptx-hd-ldac.918298/

 

[ClieOS]

Is it true the BTR5 has no EQ for USB DAC mode? and for LDAC too?
I read some reviews on Amazon that say that, but they are a bit old now, and I woudl think Fiio put out a firmware update to add that by now.
My BTR3 powers fine my budget Sony in ears fine, and I use the EQ to add the low end bass i like. (i use it and the earbuds connected to my Nvidia Shield for TV and movies)
But the 3 can not power my large Vmoda full size headphones.
But if the BTR5 has no EQ fo usb mode, then that is a deal breaker for me.


(I tried to find the official BTR5 thread on here, via search, but the couple i found were locked.0

I think there is some misunderstanding here: saying BTR5 doesn't have EQ on USB DAC mode or over LDAC is the same as saying your BTR3 doesn't in itself have EQ on USB DAC mode or over LDAC - it does NOT mean you can't use an app that has EQ, or the built-in EQ inside your Nvidia Shield to add bass boost to the final sound. EQ is digitally applied onto the digital music files and thus it doesn't have that much difference whether it was applied by the Nvidia Shield or by BTR3/5 itself (*unless Nvidia Shield has exceptionally lousy EQ system).

 

[speedingcheetah]

I think there is some misunderstanding here: saying BTR5 doesn't have EQ on USB DAC mode or over LDAC is the same as saying your BTR3 doesn't in itself have EQ on USB DAC mode or over LDAC - it does NOT mean you can't use an app that has EQ, or the built-in EQ inside your Nvidia Shield to add bass boost to the final sound. EQ is digitally applied onto the digital music files and thus it doesn't have that much difference whether it was applied by the Nvidia Shield or by BTR3/5 itself (*unless Nvidia Shield has exceptionally lousy EQ system).

you sound confused.
or have never used the btr3.

the btr3 has a built in system EQ u adjust via the Fiio Control app.
it persists on the device level as u use it via it various inputs devices.
Only when using LDAC, does the BTR3 EQ do no function.

According to the reviews, this same device level EQ does not function when in USB DAC mode with the BTR5.
I ask is this true.

I do not ask if any other software app EQ can be used...and if you ever use a Nvida Shield, you would know there is no system EQ in it or anyway to install a system EQ app that would affect the common apps used on it. (I dont know of a way to root and modify the ROM on Shield, and would not want to)

 

[speedingcheetah]

I have a issue. I used the Fiio Control app to turn off all BT codecs other than AptX HD...to do some testing.
now, i can not get the Fiio app to connect back to the BTR3.
It just says connection failed.
How does one fix this?

 

[ClieOS]

I have a issue. I used the Fiio Control app to turn off all BT codecs other than AptX HD...to do some testing.
now, i can not get the Fiio app to connect back to the BTR3.
It just says connection failed.
How does one fix this?

Try: Forget it on your smartphone first, then clear all pairing info on BTR3 itself (after turn on, press V+ and V- at the same time, which will force it to go to fresh pairing mode). Reconnect.

 

[speedingcheetah]

Try: Forget it on your smartphone first, then clear all pairing info on BTR3 itself (after turn on, press V+ and V- at the same time, which will force it to go to fresh pairing mode). Reconnect.

yea i tried that even pairing it with a different phone it never was paired with. the fiio control app would not connect to it there.
i trued the fiio music app, oddly it does connect, but thinks its in SBC and shows odd options, like the balance is 2 marks to the L, and the EQ is all zeros....other options are greyed out.
was about to try and find out how to full factory rest the btr3 (hold down power button for more than 10 secs?)...
But, seems un-installing the Fiio Control app, then re-installing it, it connected and showed aptX HD in use and now works fine.
I re-enabled the other codecs..
seems to be some bugs in the app and/or firmware for when users disable codecs, the app wont reconnect.

 

[FiiO]

Notices:

①If the app quit working, it is suggested to clear the pairing record of the Bluetooth device in your phone. Then reconnect it to your phone and try again.

②For the iOS version: the first time to enter “Bluetooth device control”, short press the power button of the Bluetooth device to finish connection, and then click “Cancel” and return to “Bluetooth device control” menu. It will be connected successfully. At this time, click Bluetooth device to execute relating operations.

③For the iOS version: if the BTR3K did not show up in the “Bluetooth device control” list, click the “Refresh” icon in the upper right corner, or quit the app for a while and then reenter it.

 

[BenF]

Posted a BTR3K review here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fi...bluetooth-amp.24317/reviews#item-review-24719
Best Bluetooth adapter I have, despite the heavy competition:

Sounds especially amazing with Takstar Pro 82...

 

[FiiO]

The Android version FiiO Control app has been updated to V2.2.

If your FiiO Control app could not recognize the Bluetooth Amplifier, please try to update it.

Android version 2.2 download link: Click to download

You could also search “FiiO Control” in any application market to download it.

 

[BenF]

One annoying problem with BTR3K - it shuts down while the FIIO Control app still reports 20%:

No warning is given too - it just shuts down.
If I power it back up - it shuts down within a minute again (nothing was playing).

 

[fsi22]

One annoying problem with BTR3K - it shuts down while the FIIO Control app still reports 20%:


No warning is given too - it just shuts down.
If I power it back up - it shuts down within a minute again (nothing was playing).

When it's close to empty, the btr series will beep a few times. it's not very noticeable or loud, there's also a momentary dip in volume on the 3k.

 

[BenF]

When it's close to empty, the btr series will beep a few times. it's not very noticeable or loud, there's also a momentary dip in volume on the 3k.

Maybe I have missed the beeps, but why shut down at 20%?

 

[FiiO]

One annoying problem with BTR3K - it shuts down while the FIIO Control app still reports 20%:


No warning is given too - it just shuts down.
If I power it back up - it shuts down within a minute again (nothing was playing).

Dear friend,

20% is showing the BTR3K in low battery level because there are only 5 level in the FiiO Control app: 20%,40%,60%,80%,100%.

The indicator of the BTR3K will also turn red when it is in low battery level.

Best regards

 

[spyrusthegreat]

Hello, about btr3k when using as usb dac and have not CTIA headphones does dongle mic work?
If I am on bluetooth and run out of battery will I stay on BT when plugg to usb port or it will go as usb dac?
If instead plug on powerbank?