Introducing ONIX Overture XM5 - First Portable Player from ONIX

[Shanling]

Oh no, that’s not good. I don’t want the sound of the XM5 to change. Really not happy if this is true.

@Shanling can you confirm if/what changes to the sound happen with the firmware update?

Can you also confirm is the firmware is downgradable?

We never make sound changes with firmware.

You can downgrade to older firmwares.

 

[Hinomotocho]

I have the WM1Z (455g), and recently purchased a Shanling M1 Plus as I thought it would be perfect as a smaller, lighter player, which I have found exponentially ups my listening time. But then the old addiction of taking it up a notch or 2 creeps in and I had the idea of adding a dongle like the DC Elite to cater for those times. I'm in Japan on holiday and I got to demo a few dongles including the Elite, but then found the dap section, tried the M5 Ultra, did a u-turn, totally compromised on the size thing, and had now focused on that. As I was going back to try some iems I spotted the XM5, which I had totally forgotten to look for, and finally got to give it a go. I didn't A/B with the M5u, but was really taken with sound. Although the demo tracks only included 3 that I had on my M1+ to directly compare, every track I listened to honestly blew me away with the presentation. Another swaying factor is that it is slightly shorter than the M5u (I have small hands), also the M5u's odd angular shape just doesn't feel right. The cherry on the top is that it has the inputs and volume dial on the bottom! Perfect location whether on my desk or in my pocket.

I had budgeted for a used iem and dongle, but a used XM5 will up that a fair bit. They aren't sold in my country, and the import taxes + extra add-ons at that price point aren't worth it.
As this is a big spend, and it's not a brand I am familiar with, I'd just like to ask if this dap has good reliability for hardware?

 

[named name]

I'd just like to ask if this dap has good reliability for hardware?

To my understanding the hardware is built by Shanling, and their hardware track record has been great.

 

[PeacockObscura]

I have the WM1Z (455g), and recently purchased a Shanling M1 Plus as I thought it would be perfect as a smaller, lighter player, which I have found exponentially ups my listening time. But then the old addiction of taking it up a notch or 2 creeps in and I had the idea of adding a dongle like the DC Elite to cater for those times. I'm in Japan on holiday and I got to demo a few dongles including the Elite, but then found the dap section, tried the M5 Ultra, did a u-turn, totally compromised on the size thing, and had now focused on that. As I was going back to try some iems I spotted the XM5, which I had totally forgotten to look for, and finally got to give it a go. I didn't A/B with the M5u, but was really taken with sound. Although the demo tracks only included 3 that I had on my M1+ to directly compare, every track I listened to honestly blew me away with the presentation. Another swaying factor is that it is slightly shorter than the M5u (I have small hands), also the M5u's odd angular shape just doesn't feel right. The cherry on the top is that it has the inputs and volume dial on the bottom! Perfect location whether on my desk or in my pocket.

I had budgeted for a used iem and dongle, but a used XM5 will up that a fair bit. They aren't sold in my country, and the import taxes + extra add-ons at that price point aren't worth it.
As this is a big spend, and it's not a brand I am familiar with, I'd just like to ask if this dap has good reliability for hardware?

I have the xm5 its built like a tank i did get the leather case for protection for the volume wheel. I love the the ability to flip the screen to make it a landscape player. I'm a dap addict and have many the XM5 gets most playtime.

 

[Hinomotocho]

Thanks for your reassurance guys.
It definitely feels like a tank, but almost half the weight of my WM1Z, which I've come to realize really turns me off using it, even around the house.

 

[chaotic_angel]

New Firmware V1.8 released for XM5

Check the official website for download link and Update notes:

https://onixhiend.co.uk/overture-firmware-update/

After update and after automatic folder scanning..
I guess it is okay.. LMAO!!

 

[PenguinHeadphoner]

Hi,

What do I see ?

In the update description it says that they added cover art to folder navigation ?
Hope it works OK for all folders.
And not with restrictions or limitations.

That was one of the (numerous) flaws of the software.
It is a nice addition, no questions asked...
But you can not forget (or forgive) it arriving 3 years too late.

Regards.

 

[chaotic_angel]

its Metallica feats Tears for Fears doing Everybody Wants to Rule the World, LOL
i think i am okay with this 2 bands collabs, LOL

 

[JiffyJank]

XM5


XM5 is designed to be used as USB DAC with computers, it's not optimized for use with Phones as we do with USB Dongle DACs.

You can try to turn off USB charging in DAC mode (available on USB DAC interface, so just connect it to computer once), it helps with certain phones.

But this is not our priority on XM5.

How do you turn off usb charging in dac mode ?

 

[keithmarsh]

How do you turn off usb charging in dac mode ?

When in DAC mode (and connected via USB) there is a settings icon in the top right, this gives you access to all the DAC mode settings.

 

[JiffyJank]

Also is the battery replaceable on the overture XM5?

 

[llysender]

Also is the battery replaceable on the overture XM5?

no you need to send them back in 5ish years when they start to die to be replaced

 

[JiffyJank]

no you need to send them back in 5ish years when they start to die to be replaced

What happens if you buy the player 2nd hand off someone, will they let you pay for the service?

 

[llysender]

What happens if you buy the player 2nd hand off someone, will they let you pay for the service?

I don't see why not. Since by the time the battery needs to be replaced it's going to be out of warranty anyways .

@Shanling can comment on the battery replacement policy? Assuming he is celebrating CNY I guess this is only going to be answered 2 weeks from now.

 

[vilders]

Does anyone have a comparison of this Onix with the Shanling M5 Ultra?
I'm especially interested in the high frequencies, their quantity and quality.
Technically they are very similar, different DACs, but I think everything else is the same.
The M5 Ultra has a slightly warmer sound. What kind of sound does the Onix have?