[zzfaithlezz]

That's odd. I can control the call volume to real low with mine. This might not be ideal but about setting phone's volume to 50% (or reach the red mark) ?

What phone are you using? On Android, bluetooth call volume is a separate bar from media volume. I already set it to the lowest level, which is like 12%, because Google thinks users only need 8 steps .

 

[Mouseman]

Hope youre wrong, its on their facebook account with the K5pro, m11pro and this new BTR5, check it out

Anyways, the control i have with my es100+android app is superb. fiio needs to hurry up to keep this btr5 up to the fight

Everything I've seen online made the BTR5 look pretty similar to the Shanling M0, so I'm also confused. That's what they get for having such goofy model names/numbers.

 

[Ocelitgol]

What phone are you using? On Android, bluetooth call volume is a separate bar from media volume. I already set it to the lowest level, which is like 12%, because Google thinks users only need 8 steps .

I'm using S8+
Maybe there's app to increase volume steps?

 

[zzfaithlezz]

I'm using S8+
Maybe there's app to increase volume steps?

I wish, man. I've been struggling with call volume issue with Android for over a year now. The app Precise Volume Control worked before the Pie upgrade, but now nothing works. The only workarounds I've found is using a headset with an analog volume pot (UE 500vm) which is ancient, and ES100 with IEMatch or 300ohm full sized cans.

Do I have sensitive hearing or something? I just want to have calls that sound like normal conversations instead of heated debates lol.

 

[BillJude56]

Everything I've seen online made the BTR5 look pretty similar to the Shanling M0, so I'm also confused. That's what they get for having such goofy model names/numbers.

I'm guessing that FiiO is doing something similar with the BTR 5 (M5) to what they just did with the M11 by releasing an enhanced version shortly after the original (ie M11>M11+). This is from their Facebook page yesterday.
BTR5: Flagship Bluetooth Amplifier

Features:
1. Detachable back clip
2. 3.5mm (Single-Ended) + 2.5mm (Balanced)
3. Dual ES9218P DAC chip
4. Built-in XMOS chip
5. Supports native DSD decoding

Scheduled to be release in September/October (subjected to change)

Estimated SRP at USD 99.99 (subjected to final confirmation)

I may be wrong. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Just my best guess.

Everything I've seen online made the BTR5 look pretty similar to the Shanling M0, so I'm also confused. That's what they get for having such goofy model names/numbers.

 

[rkw]

Everything I've seen online made the BTR5 look pretty similar to the Shanling M0, so I'm also confused.

You're thinking of the FiiO M5 which just started shipping and is indeed a direct competitor to Shanling M0.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...th-usb-audio-coaxial-output-recording.903204/

The BTR5 is not available yet. On their Facebook page, Fiio said September/October but given their history of announcing overly optimistic dates, realistically it might be December or even next year.

 

[Mouseman]

You're thinking of the FiiO M5 which just started shipping and is indeed a direct competitor to Shanling M0.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...th-usb-audio-coaxial-output-recording.903204/

The BTR5 is not available yet. On their Facebook page, Fiio said September/October but given their history of announcing overly optimistic dates, realistically it might be December or even next year.

Ahhh...right you are. They appear to have a bunch of products in the pipeline, you're probably right that some of them will slip.

 

[fabripav]

Just got the KZ ZS7. Paired with the ES100 in balanced mode they make an amazing combo for the money, love it.

 

[Crandall]

Just got the KZ ZS7. Paired with the ES100 in balanced mode they make an amazing combo for the money, love it.

I have the same setup, but using the unbalanced 3.5mm. The built in EQ does a great job with these to tame the upper bass bleed and bring out the mids. Do you notice any difference in sound between balanced and unbalanced with these? There's already zero noise with the 3.5mm jack.

 

[fabripav]

I do prefer the balanced cable for sound quality (slight difference, but I do hear it). But most importantly it's a much better cable, basically no microphonics, Y split isn't as low and it doesn't tangle at all.

Of course with the 3.5mm cable it already sounds great.

I haven't played with the EQ yet, it feels fine for now.

 

[vurtomatic]

Hi everyone, I'm now on the ES100 bandwagon and looking for balanced cable options to experiment with as I've only ever uses the normal cables.

I've searched the thread for 2-pin balanced cable options and found these two:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32945688424.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32858383150.html

Is one recommended over the other, or can someone recommend another cable to check out?

I'd like to keep it to USD50 or under and if possible, try to find one with a shorter length too. I'm using it with a 64Audio Quad CIEM but I don't think the specificity of the IEM will matter that much.

 

[capnjack]

Got this one from VE when they still did the Junkosha silver a while back, but after a few emails they made me a 40cm balanced mmcx $30.

 

[radsone]

Hello guys, thank you for using ES100!

We are happy to introduce HE100, our new high-resolution earphones to you. If you are interested, please check out the link below to find out the details and also join the exclusive giveaway event!

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/giveaway-event-new-earstudio-he100-high-resolution-earphones.912108/

 

[Ynot1]

I second the THX AAA tech in future update for ES100. Also an optical input would be nice as well.

 

[vurtomatic]

Hi everyone, I'm now on the ES100 bandwagon and looking for balanced cable options to experiment with as I've only ever uses the normal cables.

I've searched the thread for 2-pin balanced cable options and found these two:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32945688424.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32858383150.html

Is one recommended over the other, or can someone recommend another cable to check out?

I'd like to keep it to USD50 or under and if possible, try to find one with a shorter length too. I'm using it with a 64Audio Quad CIEM but I don't think the specificity of the IEM will matter that much.

Anyone?