[voicemaster]

May be able to purchase from Japan.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mt3bUIk

Ordered!! Thank you

 

[FiiO Willson]

May??? Wow. That's pretty far off. Will there be any firmware updates to the version you have out in the iOS Appstore?

It is expected that in about 2 weeks, UTWS5 will release the firmware for ambient sound mode and game mode

 

[Nick24JJ]

@FiiO , this is the 3rd time I am asking, and at least one more person has asked: when will the UTWS5 be available on Amazon UK?

 

[Nick24JJ]

It is expected that in about 2 weeks, UTWS5 will release the firmware for ambient sound mode and game mode

That sounds nice, re: game mode! I am expecting my XBOX Series S tomorrow and it would be nice to see how it will function with the UTWS5. I am just an casual gamer

 

[felix3650]

Here are my findings so far on the beta firmware with ambient mode for these last 3 days:
- the mode works only when the UTWS5 is playing back something. There isn't a way to activate it otherwise.
- the adapter's "master" volume also controls the ambient mode volume indirectly. There is a volume control in the app for ambient mode but the volume of what the connected iem outputs is still controlled by the master volume.
- there's some digital processing going on that gives the sound a kinda non natural feeling.
- one still tends to "shout" even if he hears his voice back. Probably the mic positions have to do with it.

Some suggestions for @FiiO if they can be implemented:
- create an option to activate ambient mode when nothing is playing on the UTWS5 (if the feature is enabled in the app).
- during a call have it lower the volume to a value specified by the user. One needs the ambient noise but not high as to be distracting from the call.
- have it turn off during music playback.

 

[erockg]

Here are my findings so far on the beta firmware with ambient mode for these last 3 days:
- the mode works only when the UTWS5 is playing back something. There isn't a way to activate it otherwise.
- the adapter's "master" volume also controls the ambient mode volume indirectly. There is a volume control in the app for ambient mode but the volume of what the connected iem outputs is still controlled by the master volume.
- there's some digital processing going on that gives the sound a kinda non natural feeling.
- one still tends to "shout" even if he hears his voice back. Probably the mic positions have to do with it.

Some suggestions for @FiiO if they can be implemented:
- create an option to activate ambient mode when nothing is playing on the UTWS5 (if the feature is enabled in the app).
- during a call have it lower the volume to a value specified by the user. One needs the ambient noise but not high as to be distracting from the call.
- have it turn off during music playback.

Shure has implemented the ambient feature flawlessly. @FiiO needs to see what they did and emulate it. Love the UTWS5 but if they get that ambient mode in there correctly, it'll up the ante.

 

[C_Lindbergh]

Wow, that sounds really disappointing... I was really looking forward to the ambient mode feature.

 

[erockg]

Wow, that sounds really disappointing... I was really looking forward to the ambient mode feature.

I mean, it's beta, so maybe they'll tweak?

 

[C_Lindbergh]

I mean, it's beta, so maybe they'll tweak?

Hopefully! Well see in 2 weeks I guess.

 

[anethema]

Hopefully! Well see in 2 weeks I guess.

This is also the third time they have said 2 weeks in this and the UTWS3 thread so it might be 2 weeks might be more !

That does sound pretty disappointing though. The main reason i need the ambient mode is to be able to never take the ear pieces out at work. I want to be able to pause playback and still hear people.

The absolute last time I need an ambient mode is when music is playing that’s when I don’t want it haha. I need to be able to hear people when I pause the music and hold a conversation. @FiiO @FiiO Willson please make the ambient mode work whenever we want. Triple tap of the button or something to turn it off and on any time.

 

[erockg]

This is also the third time they have said 2 weeks in this and the UTWS3 thread so it might be 2 weeks might be more !

That does sound pretty disappointing though. The main reason i need the ambient mode is to be able to never take the ear pieces out at work. I want to be able to pause playback and still hear people.

The absolute last time I need an ambient mode is when music is playing that’s when I don’t want it haha. I need to be able to hear people when I pause the music and hold a conversation. @FiiO @FiiO Willson please make the ambient mode work whenever we want. Triple tap of the button or something to turn it off and on any time.

Totally agree.

 

[felix3650]

Don't be disappointed guys. There is room for tweaking. Keep in mind this is still a beta firmware and things can change in the future
I love my UTWS5. For on the go they've been great so far, driving my Volts nicely.
If Qualcomm adds LDAC, Fiio implements LHDC and some more tweaks/fine tunnings for ambient mode we have a real winner on our hands

This is also the third time they have said 2 weeks in this and the UTWS3 thread so it might be 2 weeks might be more !

That does sound pretty disappointing though. The main reason i need the ambient mode is to be able to never take the ear pieces out at work. I want to be able to pause playback and still hear people.

The absolute last time I need an ambient mode is when music is playing that’s when I don’t want it haha. I need to be able to hear people when I pause the music and hold a conversation. @FiiO @FiiO Willson please make the ambient mode work whenever we want. Triple tap of the button or something to turn it off and on any time.

If you pause the music you can "hear" with ambient mode on but it will stop after a while. I didn't time exectly the duration but I think it's around 5min of music inactivity.

 

[anethema]

Don't be disappointed guys. There is room for tweaking. Keep in mind this is still a beta firmware and things can change in the future
I love my UTWS5. For on the go they've been great so far, driving my Volts nicely.
If Qualcomm adds LDAC, Fiio implements LHDC and some more tweaks/fine tunnings for ambient mode we have a real winner on our hands


If you pause the music you can "hear" with ambient mode on but it will stop after a while. I didn't time exectly the duration but I think it's around 5min of music inactivity.

That’s not So bad. I usually use it because I’ve paused the music or audiobook and need to hear someone. If I want to use it for longer and all I need to do is play something to reenable it etc that’s fine too.

Can you enable it without the app? I can only get the app to talk to my devices if I unpair and then pair with the app, and then only for that session haha.

 

[xSDMx]

That’s not So bad. I usually use it because I’ve paused the music or audiobook and need to hear someone. If I want to use it for longer and all I need to do is play something to reenable it etc that’s fine too.

Can you enable it without the app? I can only get the app to talk to my devices if I unpair and then pair with the app, and then only for that session haha.

You currently need to be paired to a mobile device and using the mobile companion FiiO Control app to enable/disable or otherwise adjust ambient mode.

 

[erockg]

You currently need to be paired to a mobile device and using the mobile companion FiiO Control app to enable/disable or otherwise adjust ambient mode.

Well that is awful. That's how the Fostex TM2s worked. Hated it. It's not ergonomic at all. Oh well. I really can't seem them backtracking and figuring out another way to do it if they're already in beta. But you know know I guess.