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[FiiO UTWS5] True Wireless Bluetooth Earhooks as Usual,Coupled with Independent AK4332 DAC
Dec 12, 2021 at 1:02 PM Post #466 of 2,559
eswng679 said:
I just received a pair of UTWS5 yesterday and have been playing around with it. It's paired with the FH7s and an iPhone. When I am running Amazon HD, I noticed that the playback is only 16 / 44.1, whereas the track can be up to 24 / 96. When I am running AirPod Pros, it seems to play at least 24 / 48. Curious to know of this is a limitation from iOS or if I am missing something in the settings?

I've played around with the FiiO app, but its pretty barebones in terms of the ability to customize settings.
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the iPhone doesn't have a hi-res bluetooth codec, so we aren't able to get anything other than 16/44.1, meaning that the APPs aren't really getting 24/96. Apple has this published somewhere, let me see if I can find it for reference.

A ? for you: how do the FD7s sound with the UTWS5? I just heard the FD7 last week and was impressed with what they offer, but (obviously) did not sound the same as the IER-Z1R. I'm ordering the 7Hz Timeless today to compare; excited for the UTWS5 to be released in USA, I'll get them the day they're available.
 
Dec 12, 2021 at 1:11 PM Post #467 of 2,559
kadinh said:
the iPhone doesn't have a hi-res bluetooth codec, so we aren't able to get anything other than 16/44.1, meaning that the APPs aren't really getting 24/96. Apple has this published somewhere, let me see if I can find it for reference.

A ? for you: how do the FD7s sound with the UTWS5? I just heard the FD7 last week and was impressed with what they offer, but (obviously) did not sound the same as the IER-Z1R. I'm ordering the 7Hz Timeless today to compare; excited for the UTWS5 to be released in USA, I'll get them the day they're available.
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Impatiently awaiting your Timeless / FD7 shootout!

drftr
 
Dec 12, 2021 at 7:36 PM Post #469 of 2,559
Dec 13, 2021 at 11:33 AM Post #471 of 2,559
kadinh said:
the iPhone doesn't have a hi-res bluetooth codec, so we aren't able to get anything other than 16/44.1, meaning that the APPs aren't really getting 24/96. Apple has this published somewhere, let me see if I can find it for reference.

A ? for you: how do the FD7s sound with the UTWS5? I just heard the FD7 last week and was impressed with what they offer, but (obviously) did not sound the same as the IER-Z1R. I'm ordering the 7Hz Timeless today to compare; excited for the UTWS5 to be released in USA, I'll get them the day they're available.
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I have the FH7s and they sound very good with the UTWS5. I definitely prefer this pairing as opposed to wired from my iPhone. The ability to fine tune volume, and perhaps some amping makes it a much more enjoyable experience. It brings out the strengths of the FH7. The FH7s definitely sound the best out of my desktop amp but I am willing to compromise for the UTWS5 and FH7 pairing as a mobile solution.
 
Dec 13, 2021 at 12:59 PM Post #472 of 2,559
Dec 13, 2021 at 3:13 PM Post #473 of 2,559
AMerePerson said:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09JBG17T9

It looks like the Amazon page is up. The shipping date is a ways away though, so it’s probably not in any USA warehouse yet.
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On that page it says $119.99, wow... I paid for mine ￡122.66 = $166 approximately, and I still don't know where the hell it is! It's still in transit for like 4 days now! Nice of you @FiiO 😥😥
 
Dec 13, 2021 at 3:22 PM Post #474 of 2,559
Nick24JJ said:
On that page it says $119.99, wow... I paid for mine ￡122.66 = $166 approximately, and I still don't know where the hell it is! It's still in transit for like 4 days now! Nice of you @FiiO 😥😥
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There's no VAT in the US so if you add the regular percentage for the UK then you probably get close. Terrible situation especially if you buy very expensive stuff and want to get a decent price later on on the US market. Impossible.

drftr
 
Dec 13, 2021 at 3:27 PM Post #475 of 2,559
drftr said:
There's no VAT in the US so if you add the regular percentage for the UK then you probably get close. Terrible situation especially if you buy very expensive stuff and want to get a decent price later on on the US market. Impossible.

drftr
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Sorry, what do you mean? That in the US they do not pay VAT for their products and services?!
 
Dec 13, 2021 at 4:08 PM Post #477 of 2,559
Dec 13, 2021 at 4:11 PM Post #478 of 2,559
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Dec 13, 2021 at 4:45 PM Post #480 of 2,559
@FiiO

Where can I find the MMCX to 2-pin adapters for the UTWS5? Do you have some on your website?
 
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