One more question, @FiiO - when will this be available on Amazon UK, please?
[FiiO UTWS5] True Wireless Bluetooth Earhooks as Usual,Coupled with Independent AK4332 DAC
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They have the 2 pins version on Amazon. I just ordered one myself after getting my MMCX version from Aliexpress.
Can they connect to multiple devices at the same time like the AirPod Pros?
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Yes, but they are not recessed 2 pins. They are flat 2 pin.
If you don't mind to try the beta firmware with ambient mode added, I coud PM you.
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Is it possible to roll back to the production release firmware if I encounter issues? If so, sign me up, thanks!
sign me up too, i still been using sony wf-1000xm4 for my wfh meeting calls since without ambient mode, utws5 with iem sounds weird hearing my own voi
p.s. i wonder if this can drive hd6xx hmmmmm
p.s. i wonder if this can drive hd6xx hmmmmm
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My utws5 .78mm version just came today (ordered on Dec 17). Paired it up with my Variations and it can drive the Variations like a champ.
I got mine too. 0.78 2pin version. The case holds the Penon Volt without trouble. My Zenfone 6 connects with aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon 855 platform). The displayed bitrate and sample rate are 24b/48khz, just like in the pic I've attached.
I tried the mic quality during a call. The other person had no trouble hearing me even with the TV nearby and other people in the room chatting. I'll try it out on a busy street and report back.
Regarding sound quality. I can say it sounds a little bit warmer than my W2 on first listen. Will have to evaluate it better as I didn't have the chance to sit down and take notes.
Comfort is top notch. Kudos to @FiiO for that! It's lightwheight and the connection is strong even on the other room, away from my phone.
Will report back once I've had a bit more time with the UTWS5
I tried the mic quality during a call. The other person had no trouble hearing me even with the TV nearby and other people in the room chatting. I'll try it out on a busy street and report back.
Regarding sound quality. I can say it sounds a little bit warmer than my W2 on first listen. Will have to evaluate it better as I didn't have the chance to sit down and take notes.
Comfort is top notch. Kudos to @FiiO for that! It's lightwheight and the connection is strong even on the other room, away from my phone.
Will report back once I've had a bit more time with the UTWS5
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@FiiO THANK YOU for fixing the issues with manual pairing.
With the UTWS5 now in my possession, I can confirm that you are able to consistently use the case multi-function button to reconnect to a different device WITHOUT having to first disconnect from the previous device, etc. I would still prefer if I could use the touchpad on an individual ear hook adapter for this (without needing the case), but this is already a huge QoL improvement over the UTWS3. Paired to my P6P, put the ear hooks back in the case, press and hold the case multi-function button for 3s, select the UTWS5 within the bluetooth devices menu on my MacBook. Boom, done. Paired. Good to go. YES!
With the UTWS5 now in my possession, I can confirm that you are able to consistently use the case multi-function button to reconnect to a different device WITHOUT having to first disconnect from the previous device, etc. I would still prefer if I could use the touchpad on an individual ear hook adapter for this (without needing the case), but this is already a huge QoL improvement over the UTWS3. Paired to my P6P, put the ear hooks back in the case, press and hold the case multi-function button for 3s, select the UTWS5 within the bluetooth devices menu on my MacBook. Boom, done. Paired. Good to go. YES!
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Overall, pretty happy with the UTWS5 so far, but I'm noticing two odd quirks that I was hoping to get your support with.
1) I can't use the microphones on the headset. At all. When I pair them to my macbook, I can't select the UTWS5 as audio input like I can with other TWS BT earbuds. And on my phone, they are paired as a headset but I'm unable to select the mic or use it during calls (device uses the phone microphones instead). I tried a few test apps and they all show the bluetooth/headset microphone as not available.
2) Google Assistant behavior is quirky. When I use the triple-press to launch GA and then finish talking to GA, it never leaves GA nor hands back control to whatever music app I'm using. A single-press produced an audible chime but the music isn't resumed. Next/previous doesn't do anything. I have to manually resume the music on the device. Normally I'd say this is a Google/Google Assistant bug, but I can ONLY reproduce this behavior with the UTWS5 and not any of my other devices. My Soundpeats H1s (QCC3040) resumes music playback after a few second. Very odd.
Overall, pretty happy with the UTWS5 so far, but I'm noticing two odd quirks that I was hoping to get your support with.
1) I can't use the microphones on the headset. At all. When I pair them to my macbook, I can't select the UTWS5 as audio input like I can with other TWS BT earbuds. And on my phone, they are paired as a headset but I'm unable to select the mic or use it during calls (device uses the phone microphones instead). I tried a few test apps and they all show the bluetooth/headset microphone as not available.
2) Google Assistant behavior is quirky. When I use the triple-press to launch GA and then finish talking to GA, it never leaves GA nor hands back control to whatever music app I'm using. A single-press produced an audible chime but the music isn't resumed. Next/previous doesn't do anything. I have to manually resume the music on the device. Normally I'd say this is a Google/Google Assistant bug, but I can ONLY reproduce this behavior with the UTWS5 and not any of my other devices. My Soundpeats H1s (QCC3040) resumes music playback after a few second. Very odd.
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Also, pro-tip for anyone re: the absolute fastest way to switch devices. When paired to Device A, take off the earhooks and put them back in the case. With the case still open, go to Device B and tap to connect to the UTWS5. As soon as you do this, press and hold the multifunction case button. As soon as you see them connect to Device B, stop holding the multifunction case button. Super quick!
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Can anyone else who has the UTWS5 please confirm that the microphones on their earhooks are actually active when recording audio (i.e., it's not just your phone recording audio)? If possible, pair to a MacOS computer and check what inputs/microphones are listed. You SHOULD see the UTWS5 show both as an output and input device (I ONLY see them listed as output).
Can anyone else who has the UTWS5 please confirm that the microphones on their earhooks are actually active when recording audio (i.e., it's not just your phone recording audio)? If possible, pair to a MacOS computer and check what inputs/microphones are listed. You SHOULD see the UTWS5 show both as an output and input device (I ONLY see them listed as output).
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