[KarloMatuguinas]

  Hi (to maybe somebody from Fiio)! 
 
I just received my X5 III - and coming from an Onkyo DP-X1, I really like the more musical sound, the smaller form factor and better battery life!

 
But I am having the following issues:
 
1. The Android EQ of streaming apps (Spotify and Apple Music) does not seem to work with the X5? It is shown properly in the menu (see picture), but if you use the sliders there are no sound changes at all! It worked flawlessly (and surprinsingly well) on my DP-X1! Interestingly enough, after plugging in a balanced cable, the two extra sliders for "bass" and "surround" get greyed out (second picture). I remember that actually the latter also happened on my DP-X1 at the beginning, but disappeared after a while (maybe due to a software update)? So I suppose this is either a software bug or the Android EQ is switched off in the Fiio firmware?
Any solutions anybody? I find it kind of a pity not being able to use the Android EQ, because Viber Effects also only work in the Fiio Music App and not system wide....
 
2. It seems that is does not work to set up a " launcher" as a standard screen, to create one`s own skin - as it is usually possible on any Android device (and was on my DP-X1). With the Fiio, it says "Select dodol Launcher, then tap ALWAYS", for example,  but actually nothing happens. Is this also not allowed by the firmware?
 
3. The download speed for streaming Apps is really, really slow, it takes maybe four to five times (!) longer than it used to take with my DP-X1! Is this buggy, too, or does it have any other technical back ground?
 
4. The stand by light is always blue - is it still ok to leave the device in stand by mode without losing too much battery? I actually never swiched my DP-X1 off and it did not use much battery in stand by (at least if I had Wifi off). Also, I realized that pushing the stand by button on the X5 after the screen turned black, it sometimes starts or stops playing music - must be a bug, too, I guess? 
 
Thanks for any solution!
 

 

 

I agree on this... the equalizer doesn't work.... pls FiiO... fix this on the next fw update

 

[LCMusicLover]

Now we can try a port of the new Sony Xperia player
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-sony-xperia-music-9-3-5-0-0-port-apk-t3555386

 
@MacPac:
 
I installed the Sony music app.  Loooks nice, but how do I get it to see my music -- right now it says 'No Music'  Note that all my music is on an external sd card.  However, FIIOMusic scanned and found all 2700 tracks (quickly I might add).
 
Thanks!

 

[Sound Eq]

  antz123,
 
The X7 2nd gen is estimated to release into market in the middle of this year if everything goes smoothly.

hi can you share one info bout the fiio x7 2nd gen, which dac will you use in it?

 

[LCMusicLover]

Cr@p!!!
 
Tried to upgrade to 1.1.2.  Downloaded onto Windows box, copied to root of internal storage, local update, everything going well through 4x of 5x, and then:
 
"MCU Ugrade'
 
'MCU upgrade failed!'
 
Now just spinning.
 
What to do?  Shut down and retry?  Wait.....?  Other?

 

[quimbo]

Searched the thread and found no reference.  Has anyone had a chance to see if subsonic streaming works on the X5iii?  TIA

 

[Carmantom]

Me too

 

[DeLaw]

Hold 10 seconds or more to shut down. Did you unzip it are load the hole zip file . It needs the hole zip, If you want to wait they will have a new one soon.

 

[shamar75]

What would the X5 III sound like with Sony MDR1A headphones?

 

[LCMusicLover]

  Hold 10 seconds or more to shut down. Did you unzip it are load the hole zip file . It needs the hole zip, If you want to wait they will have a new one soon.

 
(Channeling Travis Bickle 

):
 
You talking to me?
 
But seriously, I assume you are telling me to reboot the device.  What next?  Will the device be bricked?
 
I did copy the zip to internal storage, and pointed the upgrade process to that .zip file.  Never unzipped on device or on my Windows box.
 
Still spinning BTW

 

[MacPac]

@MacPac:

I installed the Sony music app.  Loooks nice, but how do I get it to see my music -- right now it says 'No Music'  Note that all my music is on an external sd card.  However, FIIOMusic scanned and found all 2700 tracks (quickly I might add).

Thanks!

Sorry... Same situation
Works perfect in my android smartphone (nexus 6p) but can't find the microssd in the X5iii

 

[Maxloire]

Are you guys making the x5iii on standby mode even if your not using it or you are just turning it on when you are using it?

 

[LCMusicLover]

Sorry... Same situation
Works perfect in my android smartphone (nexus 6p) but can't find the microssd in the X5iii

 
So the app can see files on internal storage?

 

[nekromantik]

AMP3 sent out email saying stock due in on 22nd so I expect dispatch on 23rd.

 

[Dsnuts]

Very surprising how many of my headphones and earphones sound great with the X5iii. In fact I have yet to hear one that didn't sound good on the player. This is a testament to the solid sound quality of the X5iii.. So far I am all smiles when I am holding this little marvel of a player. Been taking it to work with me and using it when I can. 
 
First can I tried it with was my TH-X00. This pairing is amazing.  Using my PM4 now. I have not heard the PM4 sound this nice on anything I have used it with. Kinda wish I held out for the red one. 

 

[LCMusicLover]

   
So the app can see files on internal storage?

 
To answer my own question, no, it can't.  
 
I copied an album folder to internal storage, under Music.  FiioMusic saw it, but Sony Music app didn't.
 
Bummer.