[Riley Beale]

   
I just want to use it a little more and then give you my input on it.
 
Thanks

No worries.  Greatly appreciate it.
 
Riley

 

[FiiO]

  @JamesFiiO
@FiiO-Shadow
 
What is the In Vehicle mode of the X5 3rd gen exactly, and how does this "special" accessory make it work?
 
Will the X5 plug directly into my car's USB port?
 
What functionality can I expect in this mode?
 
What won't I have when using In Vehicle?
 
Thanks

When vehicle engine is ignited, the X5 3rd gen will power on too. When you shutdown the engine, the X5 3rd  will stop playing and power off. If the Resume mode is turned on, it will play songs directly after the car starts. 

If you want to listen to music on the car with X5 3rd gen , it's suggested to connect the X5 3rd gen to the  speakers on the car with a 3.5mm audio cable. The default output mode  is Line Out under In-Vehicle mode.
 

 

[FiiO]

   
@FiiO-Shadow Thank you very much. I followed your instructions and got it running as USB DAC. What do you suggest I use as output.. ASIO/ WASAPI or KS?
 
Edit: No matter what protocol i use i really have to crank up the volume on the X5.. say above 95 on H gain. I just want to understand if that is normal.
 
Edit 2: It was that particular track i have that needed more power (Distant Galaxy Op. 81 - Vladimir Ashkenazy).. Other tracks that are better mastered sound fantastic on the other hand with less power.

 
The ASIO/WASAPI/KS are using different audio channels. If you cannot hear the difference among them, you may try to choose ASIO, which generally should have less latency.
 
As for the volume, did you connect through Headphone port or Line Out?  And is it the same when you directly play the songs on the X5?

 

[mister2d]

[COLOR=444444]When vehicle engine is ignited, the X5 3rd gen will power on too. When you shutdown the engine, the X5 3rd  will stop playing and power off. If the Resume mode is turned on, it will play songs directly after the car starts. [/COLOR][COLOR=444444]
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[/COLOR][COLOR=444444]If you want to listen to music on the car with X5 3rd gen , it's suggested to connect the X5 3rd gen to the  speakers on the car with a 3.5mm audio cable. The default output mode  is Line Out under In-Vehicle mode.[/COLOR][COLOR=444444]
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Thanks. I was under the initial impression that it would provide some kind of iPod like functionality through the USB cable.

 

[superuser1]

   
The ASIO/WASAPI/KS are using different audio channels. If you cannot hear the difference among them, you may try to choose ASIO, which generally should have less latency.
 
As for the volume, did you connect through Headphone port or Line Out?  And is it the same when you directly play the songs on the X5?

 
The connection was made from headphone port and the while using the player the volume is a little better but i still do have to  crank it up to 80 

 

[Rhythmy]

Will red color version be released globally as well as other colors?

 

[Riley Beale]

  Will red color version be released globally as well as other colors?

I asked the same question a week ago.  The answer is yes red will be available globally.
 
Cheers
 
Riley

 

[Rhythmy]

 
I asked the same question a week ago.  The answer is yes red will be available globally.
 
Cheers
 
Riley

Thank you Riley Will it be the same date as others?

 

[Riley Beale]

 
Thank you Riley Will it be the same date as others?

I do not know for sure, but I would guess it will be ready for global distribution when the other colors are I would guess.  I do not know if the red color is currently available in China upon initial limited release.

 

[Rhythmy]

 
I do not know for sure, but I would guess it will be ready for global distribution when the other colors are I would guess.  I do not know if the red color is currently available in China upon initial limited release.

Thank you hope it will I looked up some Chinese retailers online but it doesn't seem to be released yet thou.. Can't wait for release

 

[Riley Beale]

 
Thank you hope it will I looked up some Chinese retailers online but it doesn't seem to be released yet thou.. Can't wait for release

I am excited too.  Hoping to get a red X5 3 and a red leather case that was shown a few pages back.  I hope the sound is an improvement over my original X5 and the UI looks like it already is.  Looks like a winner so far.

 

[jmills8]

 

[superuser1]

@jmills8 Do you have to crank up the volume this high even when using headphones directly with the X5III?

 

[Riley Beale]

  @jmills8 Do you have to crank up the volume this high even when using headphones directly with the X5III?

I would like to know this as well.  This was the only little reservation I have about the X5 3.

 

[jmills8]

@jmills8
Do you have to crank up the volume this high even when using headphones directly with the X5III?

using an amp