[FiiO]

Hi everyone!
Currawong's review made me interested in the different digital filters.
Is there any way to change them using an Android phone? I didn't find any option for that
in the Fiio Music beta app.
Really enjoying it so for with Beyer T5p 2nd and especially with AK8TIE mk2 on balanced mode.

Thanks!

Dear friend,

You would need to connect the Q5 to your Android phone via Bluetooth. Then you could find the FiiO Q5 in the menu of FiiO Music.

Best regards

 

[Duncan]

Hi everyone!
Currawong's review made me interested in the different digital filters.
Is there any way to change them using an Android phone? I didn't find any option for that
in the Fiio Music beta app.
Really enjoying it so for with Beyer T5p 2nd and especially with AK8TIE mk2 on balanced mode.

Thanks!

would you svemo, owning both - say as others have, that the T8IE MK2 and T5P sound very similar? Would be interested in your take on that!

As to me, I didn't like the AM3A balanced as much as I do the AM5, and to a greater extent, the AM2A single ended... The 2A has absolutely amazing synergy with the little T8s... Have you tried any of the other amp modules yourself?

 

[svemo]

would you svemo, owning both - say as others have, that the T8IE MK2 and T5P sound very similar? Would be interested in your take on that!

As to me, I didn't like the AM3A balanced as much as I do the AM5, and to a greater extent, the AM2A single ended... The 2A has absolutely amazing synergy with the little T8s... Have you tried any of the other amp modules yourself?

Hi Duncan! I haven't tried any other amp modules yet but will receive a balanced cable for my T5p soon, so I may be able to give another take on its use with Q5. Some people on the T5p thread have remarked that it would be another step up in sound quality due to more current.

I think AK8TIE MkII has quite a nice synergy with am3a in balanced mode, it is less warm than what I was used to directly out of my Galaxy S8+ or Dragonfly Red (sold now). On balanced mode it sounds more alike to T5p than single ended since the bass gets a little more punchy and defined.

In my opinion, T5p 2nd is a step up in sound quality compared to its IEM sibling. The most noticible differences are it's greater treble extension, resolution and soundstage.
I can clearly notice the difference between Bluetooth and wired mode on Q5 with T5p, not as much with Ak8. I can also clearly hear the difference between MP3 and flac/hires quality as well. Instruments have more air around them and directional queues are clearer and soundstage is deeper, whereas Ak8 feels more like a wall of sound. It sounds more like an open headphone than Ak8.
Resolution on well recorded albums is absolutely great, you hear more micro details and layers of sound that you have to concentrate more on if you want to hear them on Ak8 (some may even be lost on them). Bass is more powerful and extends very deep when asked for, but is less in quantity.
It always takes some short brain burn in when switching between these two, as T5p can sound a little brighter in comparison. If I use it on desktop, I sometimes add +6db from 0-100hz frequencies.
Since T5p is more detailed, it can also get more fatiguing than Ak8. It demands more attention.
I can listen to Ak8 all day long due to its more laid back treble extension, therefore it has become my favourite phone for painting.
If you're interested in T5p I would definitely give them a try, coming from Ak8. If you buy a used pair, they are a great deal!
They are still the best closed headphone I've heard so far, definitely better than Nightowl Carbon which I recently tried. Also better than Dt1770pro and PSB M4u/NAD Hp50. I've not heard Aeon closed, Ether C or Fostex cans though..
Hope this helps!

 

[khyaris]

Dear friend,

The Bluetooth connection indicator light would light up still when reconnecting.

Ok I didn't know it was the normal behaviour.
Sounds fine to me.

Hiby R3 is getting the LDAC certification for both sending and receiving audio signal, as @Joe Bloggs stated in the Hiby R3 thread.
What prevents you from trying to get the LDAC certification for receiving audio signal?

 

[FiiO]

Ok I didn't know it was the normal behaviour.
Sounds fine to me.

Hiby R3 is getting the LDAC certification for both sending and receiving audio signal, as @Joe Bloggs stated in the Hiby R3 thread.
What prevents you from trying to get the LDAC certification for receiving audio signal?

Dear friend,

If you like the LDAC function for the player, our M7 can support that.

Best regards

 

[khyaris]

Dear friend,

If you like the LDAC function for the player, our M7 can support that.

Best regards

Well I've got the Hiby R3, which has a better form factor than your M7 for stacking, in my opinion.

I understand your strategy, you want to have different devices with different functionalities, but I think you're taking the wrong direction doing so if that means limiting the Q5 BT possibilities.
If you can technically get LDAC certification you could destroy MOJO+POLY and the Q5 price point would be easily accepted by customers.

 

[FiiO]

Well I've got the Hiby R3, which has a better form factor than your M7 for stacking, in my opinion.

I understand your strategy, you want to have different devices with different functionalities, but I think you're taking the wrong direction doing so if that means limiting the Q5 BT possibilities.
If you can technically get LDAC certification you could destroy MOJO+POLY and the Q5 price point would be easily accepted by customers.

Dear friend,

The hardware of the Q5 could not support the LDAC however.

Best regards

 

[HiFiDJ]

Dear friend,

May be avialable in next month. It could theoretically support your mobilephone if it could support usb audio output.

Best regards

Does this cable work on a macbook pro by any chance?

 

[FiiO]

Does this cable work on a macbook pro by any chance?

Dear friend,

According to the feedback from our engineer, the CL06 could work on the macbook.

Best regards

 

[svemo]

Dear friend,

You would need to connect the Q5 to your Android phone via Bluetooth. Then you could find the FiiO Q5 in the menu of FiiO Music.

Best regards

Works now after firmware upgrade. Thanks!

 

[Gimpinchair]

So, the only way to update the firmware is with a Windows computer? Weird!

 

[FiiO]

So, the only way to update the firmware is with a Windows computer? Weird!

Dear friend,

Yes, the update tool is only available in Windows computer. You may try to find a Windows computer for updating.

Best regards

 

[SteveNZ]

Dear friend,

The hardware of the Q5 could not support the LDAC however.

Best regards

Why is this the case when many Android devices are gaining the protocol with Android 8.0 without any extra hardware?

 

[khyaris]

Why is this the case when many Android devices are gaining the protocol with Android 8.0 without any extra hardware?

I think some part of the cpu integrates the data, FiiO doesn't have one.
That would be my guess.

 

[SteveNZ]

I think some part of the cpu integrates the data, FiiO doesn't have one.
That would be my guess.

Ah, that'd make sense.

Very interested in the Q5 as a BT bridge between my Note 8 and my Oppo PM-3s as it'd make my commute much more comfortable, would like to be able to maximise quality. That said, given that the PM-3s apparently have proper balanced input support, what's a good source for a suitable cable from somewhere who will will ship internationally? Preferably without costing an arm and a leg