[Whitigir]

Unrealistic to expect balanced output. Sorry, just too much of a niche feature. But other manufacturers are free to make one it seems.

Well, if any other companies are going to make that module, they may as well make their own dedicated player

 

[SpaceLincoln]

Any word on what the built in audio is like? Does it have the same DAC and Amp as the LG V10? Or did they make on board audio garbage to encourage people to fork out for the module?

 

[HipHopScribe]

Any word on what the built in audio is like? Does it have the same DAC and Amp as the LG V10? Or did they make on board audio garbage to encourage people to fork out for the module?

 
I'm sure the built-in audio is just the normal Qualcomm on-board DAC, otherwise they wouldn't need the module. 

 

[malifact]

This article has some info on the G5's standard DAC. No confirmation on who it's made by but it's 24 bit:
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g5-modular-accessories-peripherals-674957/

 

[DDDYKI]

  what didn't you like about the apple? i've never had one...just many apple owners stay loyal to the brand
...something about more intutitive userface etc. my current phone is an lg nexus 5 15gb...(this was before i was into audio)
..can't wait to upgrade it.

It's not the wonder device people make it out to be. Battery life jumped off a cliff around the 9.1 or 9.2 update, and apps are slow to respond. Music will randomly stop playing by itself.
 
The news about the G5 is very interesting, to the point where I'm kind of glad I got outbid on an Oppo HA-2 on eBay just now. I kind of have it set in my mind that my next phone will be a Nexus device, but I want something that takes advantage of the Snapdragon 820, not the 810 or 808.

 

[Kepller]

I'd rather have the dac and amp already built into the phone just like the V10 then this. 

 Also why B&O? IMO they should've chosen a company more experience in dac/dap making like AK or just stuck with ESS but we'll see

 

[Shure or bust]

It should be interesting. I use a ak10 with my phone. Wonder if this will be more convenient and sound just as good?

 

[canali]

  AWESOME!!!!

 
Not sure if the casual consumers like the modular design, as a geek i'm totally buying it!

i agree ..i totally love this approach...just adds a new 'freshness' to what a smartphone is ...and what it can be
...esp when you consider what other gadgets and companies LG  can partner with.
 
think partnering up with a reputable co also adds cache:
HTC with HARMON KARDON ......LG with B&O ..cool

 
and if the concept takes off who is to say other smartphone players won't do the same  via their
own ideas...or tweak the modular approach.

 

[jasonb]

Interesting... hopefully it sounds just as good as the V10.

 

[canali]

Interesting... hopefully it sounds just as good as the V10.

 
question on the V10...did LG work in concert with another company
(behind the scenes) on creating that DAC and sound?
anyone know?

 

[jasonb]

question on the V10...did LG work in concert with another company
(behind the scenes) on creating that DAC and sound?
anyone know?

The V10 has ESS Sabre chips in it, so they worked with them i guess. I forget the models of the chips though...

 

[Sound Eq]

i am really interested in this phone with the B&O module the question is only would be as good sounding as the v10 with a great ability to power demanding headphones

 

[Whitigir]

The V10 has ESS Sabre chips in it, so they worked with them i guess. I forget the models of the chips though...

ESS Sabres 9018 and 9602 amp

 

[canali]

The V10 has ESS Sabre chips in it, so they worked with them i guess. I forget the models of the chips though...

http://www.esstech.com/files/2314/4372/5609/Clean_LG_Press_Release_0-01-2015.pdf
 
ESS Technology, a leader in analog design and audio, today announced that LG has selected
the company’s SABRE 9018 DAC (digital to analog converter) and SABRE 9602 Headphone Amplifier
to provide outstanding high resolution audio in the new LG V10 smartphone. 
 
does this sound right?

 

[Billybassnow]

The phone looks amazing, Does anyone know how the audio compares to the vivo x5 max