Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?

[dweaver]

Maybe a good thing the FW5 is not available in Canada yet .

Also got to sell some stuff before I buy anything new at that price range.

 

[SynaestheticA]

Dang my FW5 arrives in the next 3 days, determined to like it, the shell form isn't a problem for me so hopefully most issues are alleviated there.

Also have the ZE8000 coming in the next 3 days. If the Japanese translations are anything to go by I'll be overwhelmed and vomiting from the detail....couldn't resist that kind of marketing.

 

[dweaver]

Look forward to your take on the FW5 and ZE8000

 

[BigZ12]

Fiio app, PEQ for FW5. Update today.
Haven't tested yet though.

 

[helmutcheese]

Is that Apple?

I ask as FiiO Control is now at v3.5 for Android.

NVM, I removed my sideloaded v3.5 as it stops the update, now on v3.6 so thanks for the info.

Updating FW now.

Got new settings including Codec selection, even after a factory reset/re-pair still poor BT range and I doubt battery life is any better.

 

[C_Lindbergh]

Really looking forward to next week!

 

[tiagopinto]

I don’t think lossless Bluetooth exists

I know.

Well once we get proper LE-audio support my budget will be much higher for TWS, mostly because the battery life will increase by a huge margin (just check out the new Audeze Maxwells and you'll get an idea). Also with LE audio you'll have all the feautres on every new device, no matter if its a Samsung, Apple or PC.

I'd love to pay +500€ for something really special in the near future.-

This is what I intended to mention. I’m waiting for LE Audio. Better resolution and better battery.

 

[Hozay]

Dang my FW5 arrives in the next 3 days, determined to like it, the shell form isn't a problem for me so hopefully most issues are alleviated there.

Also have the ZE8000 coming in the next 3 days. If the Japanese translations are anything to go by I'll be overwhelmed and vomiting from the detail....couldn't resist that kind of marketing.

How did you get the ze8000? I thought it can only be pre-ordered from their Japan website and deliver to a Japan address.

 

[SynaestheticA]

How did you get the ze8000? I thought it can only be pre-ordered from their Japan website and deliver to a Japan address.

Local stockists has it listed as in stock. That being said, order placed on Thursday with express shipping and still no fulfillment.

 

[erockg]

Hmm, so $299 no transmitter but 2 days versus $329 plus transmitter plus 1-2 weeks. I suppose I could cancel and go with B&H.

Got the transmitter and finally tried it out today. Yes, you can really hear a difference with the Nuratrue Pro. At first play, I was like, huh... wow. That said, I can't seem to figure out what codec it's streaming outside of Hi-Res Apple Lossless in my Apple Music app. Have to keep playing with it... er uh, the adapter.

 

[helmutcheese]

What does Apple use for a "Hi-Res" Codec (not talking the music services ALAC streaming Codec) and what is its output ie. 24/48, 24/96 etc?

 

[Hozay]

Local stockists has it listed as in stock. That being said, order placed on Thursday with express shipping and still no fulfillment.

Can you indicate which stockist is it? I would like to check if they can ship to UK.

 

[erockg]

What does Apple use for a "Hi-Res" Codec (not talking the music services ALAC streaming Codec) and what is its output ie. 24/48, 24/96 etc?

Guessing you're asking me? See attached.

 

[BigZ12]

New Fiio Control app has a firmware update (1.26) for FW5.
EQ with Harman Curve etc. included.

Edit: No ambient/transparency mode or other improvements as far as I’ve seen.

 

[SynaestheticA]

New Fiio Control app has a firmware update (1.26) for FW5.
EQ with Harman Curve etc. included.

Edit: No ambient/transparency mode or other improvements as far as I’ve seen.

Have you tested the new eq out?