[Soundizer]

If budget ain't an issue take it up a notch and grab a Stellia. I use them with iFi Go Blu and it's absolutely insane what they can do even over bluetooth. Strong upgrade from Celestee/Elegia (and I'd bet Radiance).

Not surprised Radiance edges Bathys out in a big way. Makes DMS' odd review even more surprising, saying he swapped Radiance for Bathys as he actually prefers the sound quality of the latter. Must be a very personal preference.

Strangely I preferred the Radiance to Stellia. I might try Stellia again.

I am finding the harshness of Bathys to be unbearable with thinner voices.

 

[Soundizer]

So I actually solved my two issues with the Bathys (volume steps and Not falling back to Aptx HD) with the this form Creative Labs. It works flawlessly and connects my S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro via Aptx Adaptive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZSHZN2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Yes I already purchased the Creative BTW4 to use with my Nvidia Shield TV PRO. However the USBA-C ADAPTER causes constant connection issues.

 

[tyk103]

Makes DMS' odd review even more surprising, saying he swapped Radiance for Bathys as he actually prefers the sound quality of the latter. Must be a very personal preference.

To be fair, I think he's looking at the Bathys holistically being a wireless headphone. Considering he has a ton of wired closed/open back headphones, he probably accepted the compromises of the Bathys as his "go to" wireless headphones.

 

[mainguy]

To be fair, I think he's looking at the Bathys holistically being a wireless headphone. Considering he has a ton of wired closed/open back headphones, he probably accepted the compromises of the Bathys as his "go to" wireless headphones.

He wasn't clear but I think he was legitimately saying he prefers the sq of Bathys over Radiance. Maybe youre right, it was ambiguous.

 

[tyk103]

He wasn't clear but I think he was legitimately saying he prefers the sq of Bathys over Radiance. Maybe youre right, it was ambiguous.

Yeah, even if you're right - it's just some YouTuber's opinion (even if he knows his stuff).

 

[evhvis]

So I actually solved my two issues with the Bathys (volume steps and Not falling back to Aptx HD) with the this form Creative Labs. It works flawlessly and connects my S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro via Aptx Adaptive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZSHZN2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

In my experience the Sennheiser BTD 600 is better unless you need the ability to swap between headphones. Neither works with iphone without extra power though, but work fine with ipad with USB-C port.

 

[ralphp@optonline]

In my experience the Sennheiser BTD 600 is better unless you need the ability to swap between headphones. Neither works with iphone without extra power though, but work fine with ipad with USB-C port.

By "neither works" are you referring to the Bathys? The Bathys USB mode works just fine with any late model iPhone (12 and above) without the need for "extra power", just an OTG cable or dongle, as has been stated countless times in this thread.

 

[evhvis]

By "neither works" are you referring to the Bathys? The Bathys USB mode works just fine with any late model iPhone (12 and above) without the need for "extra power", just an OTG cable or dongle, as has been stated countless times in this thread.

Maybe read and make an effort to understand the post before replying? Both BTD 600 and Creative BT-W4 are BT aptX adaptive dongles.

 

[KjellinMusic]

Maybe read and make an effort to understand the post before replying? Both BTD 600 and Creative BT-W4 are BT aptX adaptive dongles.

So Sennheiser BTD 600 works with Samsung mobil phones like 22 Ultra?

 

[ralphp@optonline]

Maybe read and make an effort to understand the post before replying? Both BTD 600 and Creative BT-W4 are BT aptX adaptive dongles.

Maybe you should take a basic course in how to write properly and clearly before insulting other members of this forum. I asked for clarification BECAUSE your post was not clear. And my question was not a personal attack but your response to my question is clearly an called for personal attack. Not cool.

 

[evhvis]

Maybe you should take a basic course in how to write properly and clearly before insulting other members of this forum. I asked for clarification BECAUSE your post was not clear. And my question was not a personal attack but your response to my question is clearly an called for personal attack. Not cool.

I replied in the same tone that you wrote in. Stop playing the victim and reread your own post, especially the last line. If what I wrote is an insult then what is yours?

 

[techbro]

Clearly, a firmware update is required here.

 

[evhvis]

So Sennheiser BTD 600 works with Samsung mobil phones like 22 Ultra?

Would expect it to do so, but I can't guarantee it as I do not have android available. It does work with my iphone as long as I have extra power available and direct from my ipad (it comes with USB-C adapter). Take care to only connect the headphones to only one device when using adaptive though, as I had breakup/dropouts with both dongles when connecting to more than one device at the same time. I do have some issues with the BT-W4 when swapping sample rates (playback stops being transmitted), both on IOS/IPADOS and windows, but no such issues with the BTD 600.

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Yeah I don't have these issues at all.

Well… here was my fix. Full hardware reset and then pair them through the Focal iOS app rather than in iOS Bluetooth settings. Works perfectly now

 

[Luke Skywalker]

I have the budget for it so it’s ok. Not concerned about price, just performance.

Can use iFi Gryphon with Radiance as a wireless solution.

I cannot take Bathys outside as would be robbed in minutes. So this is a desk solution for watching TV at night.

I’d use some of your budget to move to a better neighborhood where you won’t get robbed or get a gun and/or big dog