[paolosnz]

But does this v50 have mqa encoding?
The Lm-v500n (korean) is sim free Unlocked?
Thanks

 

[Rocktim]

The biggest improvements for me is the meridian tuning which bring out a more balanced cleaner sound output. Seems like there's more musical detail in the high frequencies to the mids otherwise it's closer between the V30. The V40 also has this meridian tuning. I like the added EQ that's baked into the OS, although i haven't used it cause i'm liking the meridian tuned sound. For now that's pretty much it until i can listen to more music.

Please review LG V50 sound quality now. Hope you listened more music.

 

[emusic13]

Just upgraded to the v50 from my v20. The phone itself is great but the sound from the headphone jack isn't as good as the v20. Mind, I did have the B&O version. It sounds as if maybe the mids are more recessed. On the plus side, I can now keep my v20 in permanent airplane mode as a Dap.

 

[Facta]

1. The quad DAC sound, DTS-X 3D Surround is only available for music playback.
2. You cannot use the side buttons to skip radio presents, however all the stations are saved in right order and you can access them at any time and there is RDS function.

Could the FM radio music be sent from LG V50 to BTR5 or any other DAP via LDAC wirelessly? (With earphones plugged into V50's 3.5mm, of course.)

 

[ron92]

Hello everyone I have a problem with my LG V50. Why the Bluetooth audio it’s so low? I tried several TWS and there are not so good in terms of maximum volume. If I use the same headphones on IPad or other phones, the maximum volume is really good and more powerful. Is there something I can do? Or what smartphone can I buy with a good And powerful audio?

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Could the FM radio music be sent from LG V50 to BTR5 or any other DAP via LDAC wirelessly? (With earphones plugged into V50's 3.5mm, of course.)

No, it can't.
The radio doesn't start when a bluetooth audio device is connected.
It also stops working when a bluetooth headset will be connect to the smartphone.

 

[E8ArmyDiver]

Hello everyone I have a problem with my LG V50. Why the Bluetooth audio it’s so low? I tried several TWS and there are not so good in terms of maximum volume. If I use the same headphones on IPad or other phones, the maximum volume is really good and more powerful. Is there something I can do? Or what smartphone can I buy with a good And powerful audio?

I think you have a problem with the phone,either hardware or some setting that is on limiting output?I have G8x,which is the EXACT same internals,identical DAC & Tuning & I am sending LDAC BT5.0 to my Burson Conductor 3P & it is AMAZING!Here is comparison between V50 & G8x so you see your BT out should be as good as mine..G8x on left,V50 on right..

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
	32-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/192kHz audio recording Tuned by Meridian Audio	32-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/192kHz audio recording Tuned with Meridian Audio

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

 

[ron92]

I don’t think I have a problem with the hardware because a friend of mine have LG G7 and I notice the same issue. I think there is some bug or limitation in the software.... even with the Sony XM3 with the Bluetooth you have to raise up the volume for listening good.

 

[rajdori]

The lgv40 and the lgv50 share the exact same DAC chip so they don't sound any different they sound the same they're both tuned by Meridian with the same chip there is zero difference .

Anyone knows if v35 had same DAC and internals as v40 (and hence v50) ?

 

[rajdori]

Anyone knows if v35 had same DAC and internals as v40 (and hence v50) ?

Found this. V40 on left, v35 on right

V40 |||||| V35

32-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/48kHz audio recording Tuned with Meridian Audio

32-bit/192kHz audio B&O Play certified 24-bit/48kHz audio recording

 

[SilverEars]

I decided to get the V50. My Samsung Galaxy wasn't cutting it in terms of the usb audio output bit-rate bandwidth, and also the LDAC BT codec stability at 990kbps. I heard LG V30+ does 990kbps with "best effort" setting, and I was impressed. I wanted something that's close to the latest and doesn't break the bank, and V50 turned out to be it.

I decided to go with the V50 for my Sony WH-1000XM3 for LDAC quality streams. And also being able to use my phone as a streamer to my DAC via usb.

I was considering going with iphone for best AAC performance, but I decided against it because my fav app, Usb Audio Player Pro isn't available for ios. I like Apple software, but this kind of issue holds me back from using an iphone.

 

[LightBlue77]

But you won't be using v50 own audio skills. What was the point then?

 

[Chris Kaoss]

I decided to get the V50. My Samsung Galaxy wasn't cutting it in terms of the usb audio output bit-rate bandwidth, and also the LDAC BT codec stability at 990kbps. I heard LG V30+ does 990kbps with "best effort" setting, and I was impressed. I wanted something that's close to the latest and doesn't break the bank, and V50 turned out to be it.

I decided to go with the V50 for my Sony WH-1000XM3 for LDAC quality streams. And also being able to use my phone as a streamer to my DAC via usb.

I was considering going with iphone for best AAC performance, but I decided against it because my fav app, Usb Audio Player Pro isn't available for ios. I like Apple software, but this kind of issue holds me back from using an iphone.

Please let us know how it turns out for you.
I'm going to get the V50 in case my V30 will crack even more. ^^

It's a very durable smartphone, but several drops > than 1.5 meters and some slides has left some cracks on the screen and the back.
Although it's working quite well and i won't live without the sound of it, wether it's out of the jack or via bluetooth (with BTR5).

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Upgraded also to V50 from V20. Disabled updates since UAPP had problems on LG G8/V50 and up w/ Android 10 (don't know w/ 11) . Remained on Android 9.

So far Phone and Audio SQ is solid.

 

[SilverEars]

I recently got a new LG V50, and I like it a lot. It's faster data speed than an old S8+ I had, and just in general snappier. I like the OLED display, and I don't see much difference with the software from Samsung. Quite similar. The only thing I miss is the LED indicators on Samsung, as it's quite useful.

As far as sound, I'd have to listen a bit to get familiar. I already like that it can do 192khz output via usb, so I can use it as a streamer to my DAC with USB Audio Player Pro bit-perfect. I mainly got it for bluetooth usage with my Sony WH-1000XM3 so that LDAC in the highest quality mode will be more stable than other phones. BT volume goes up quite high as well.

It's very phone case friendly, and I got a good thin case that has a protruding edges. It's not a edge style phone like the Samsung, so it fits cases much better.

I got it at a good price since it's the last gen, and I find it to be an under-rated phone.