[jamor]

  My worry would be that in a couple years when I want to upgrade that LG and maybe others will see that the sales weren't good, and they won't bother to stay involved with high end audio like this. We'll have to wait and see, but there is no way I could go back to something of lesser sound quality and the phone won't last forever or be supported forever.

 
In the LG Promotion form they had a question that said "What feature do you like most about the V10" with a bunch of options and the ESS DAC/Amp wasn't even listed.  I was "cmon!"  Let me praise you guys for it.
 
But I agree. Let's hope this starts a trend.

 

[yiannis550]

Ι don't understant why but this phone seems to have the best ever sound in a phone and LG has burried this feature! They just emphasise the dual screen and the useless dual selfie camera!

 

[chillaxing]

Ι don't understant why but this phone seems to have the best ever sound in a phone and LG has burried this feature! They just emphasise the dual screen and the useless dual selfie camera!

Because that's the gimmick that's gonna get most sheeple...

We might not have to worry. It seems like LG is focused on video and audio.

 

[yoyorast10]

  My worry would be that in a couple years when I want to upgrade that LG and maybe others will see that the sales weren't good, and they won't bother to stay involved with high end audio like this. We'll have to wait and see, but there is no way I could go back to something of lesser sound quality and the phone won't last forever or be supported forever.

 
Which is probably why they named it the LG V10, instead of the LG G5.

 

[jamor]

   
Which is probably why they named it the LG V10, instead of the LG G5.

 
Yea it's a completely different line.  I think they are doing the S6/Note5 thing. different launch periods different features.  G5 to compete with the S6 and V10 to compete with the Note 5. 

 

[gr8soundz]

   
Which is probably why they named it the LG V10, instead of the LG G5.

 
Unlike lesser phones, maybe it means the Volume actually goes to 10?........
 
Too bad they're not marketing the sound more but I think it might confuse casual consumers who don't know what a DAC is.
 

 

[warrior1975]

They should say hi res, high Def, or high something catchy phrase. They need to market this thing. Coming from a long time Sammy fan boy, LG has won my heart!!!

 

[Whitigir]

They should say high fidelity audio playback and the best in it class (for now)

 

[F155mph]

ok been using it with my asg2.5. Reg listening volume at 50. So at noisy places (gym) I'm probably taking it to 65-70

I put awsomepayer on, seems like hifi not working for spotify but definitely working for tidal. Volume levels didn't change

Dude i got the asg2.5 too and there is no way I can turn it past 50 on this phone. Either there is something wrong with your asg or (no trying to be offensive) maybe get your ears checked.

 

[warrior1975]

I have them as well, and I pump them up too. Well the G2's.

 

[F155mph]

What a good case for this phone? I find the metal edge slippery.

 

[warrior1975]

I'm using Spigen hybrid. Works well. Dropped the phone and not even a scratch on the case, 4ft on concrete. I also modified it, cut a notch out on the side so I can touch the metal for the fingerprint scanner.

 

[mochill]

Spigen ultra thin hybrid case for me, I give up roofing as I don't understand where to begin and what to do

 

[warrior1975]

You really don't need to root anyway. I suggest reading up in it some more, but if you want to root it I can walk you through.

 

[gr8soundz]

What a good case for this phone? I find the metal edge slippery.

 
Plan to get the Otterbox Defender. Expensive (for a case) and it will add some bulk to an already oversize phone which isn't cheap to replace but (with care and a good case) I've yet to have a damaged screen in 15+ years of buying smartphones.
 
Unfortunately, having a hard time finding the V10 Otterbox for sale. Looks available once again from Otterbox.com but nothing local yet (Best Buy, Tmobile store, etc.).