[ZMan2k2]

Hey guys.

I'm reading around, and have read that there's 3 gain settings on the V10? I can get my phone into aux mode no problem, with my 16ohm IEMs. Is there a way for me to trick it into high gain mode, by doing more than disconnecting my left bud, plugging into the phone, then reconnecting my left bud?

 

[Paulus XII]

Well, right out of the box, even with equalizer, it sounds poor compared to the ASUS Strix Raid DLX with the ESS SABRE 906 DAC, which is more or less in the same category. DAC enabled, of course. Will burn it in for some 50 hours, let's see how does sound changes... Have seen great changes especially with Plenue D and Plenue 1 more recently, so still got some faith.
 
Just out of curiosity the ASUS Strix DLX fares well against Plenue 1, thats why I had high hopes for V10. It's no P1 in terms of resolution and finesse, but it's not too distant. I hope to see V10 there. Have to look for a better EQ too.

 

[canetsbe]

Hey guys.

I'm reading around, and have read that there's 3 gain settings on the V10? I can get my phone into aux mode no problem, with my 16ohm IEMs. Is there a way for me to trick it into high gain mode, by doing more than disconnecting my left bud, plugging into the phone, then reconnecting my left bud?

Not trying to hate on your post but why on earth do you want your phone on high gain mode with 16ohm IEMs?

 

[gr8soundz]

Not trying to hate on your post but why on earth do you want your phone on high gain mode with 16ohm IEMs?

Until someone proves otherwise, I'm convinced the V10's amp chip only activates in aux or high gain modes. No matter the headphones or iems being used, its not always the extra power but the additional damping factor that makes a huge difference in how dynamic everything sounds.
 

 

[Paulus XII]

Where's the High Gain option?

 

[Whitigir]

Where's the High Gain option?

Trick it into aux mode = high gains

 

[HipHopScribe]

Trick it into aux mode

= high gains

 
It's more like mid gain. Output still isn't as strong as "high impedance" mode, but it's respectable 

 

[ZMan2k2]

Not trying to hate on your post but why on earth do you want your phone on high gain mode with 16ohm IEMs?

Fair question. I'm going to say it comes down to dynamics. In “normal” mode, the phone sounds a bit flat, and as a basshead, flat won't do. So I go to “aux” mode, and the dynamics improve drastically. I just wanted to try “high gain” and see if there's a perceived difference between it and aux.

 

[Paulus XII]

Trick it into aux mode

= high gains

 
how do I do that?

 

[SirMarc]

how do I do that?

If your headphones have a detachable cord, unplug it, then plug in to the phone first then the headphones

 

[Paulus XII]

If your headphones have a detachable cord, unplug it, then plug in to the phone first then the headphones

 
Wow, will try that out now. Thanks ; )

 

[SirMarc]

Wow, will try that out now. Thanks ; )

No problem. Let us know what you think

 

[Paulus XII]

Oh boy...! 

 

[Paulus XII]

It's a new player. Much better dynamics. Perfect. At this stage (burn-in, high-gain) I would say it's competing with Cowon Plenue D easily. Maybe a bit superior. Still burning-in as it does not even have 24hrs.

 

[Whitigir]

It's a new player. Much better dynamics. Perfect. At this stage (burn-in, high-gain) I would say it's competing with Cowon Plenue D easily. Maybe a bit superior. Still burning-in as it does not even have 24hrs.

That is why I always call it to be a competition in mid-tier DAP . The G5 with the hifi module is like $650+$230. I think it is safe to stick with V10, if you want audio quality