Sven,
thanks a lot for the warning!
Stefan
thanks a lot for the warning!
Stefan
Sony NW-A50 Series
Sven,
on your question regarding EQ over BT, I think (!) i have read somewhere that it works for Japan region.... so that was one of the reasons for me to set the device to Japan.
But i can‘t find the source for that information any more.
Stefan
on your question regarding EQ over BT, I think (!) i have read somewhere that it works for Japan region.... so that was one of the reasons for me to set the device to Japan.
But i can‘t find the source for that information any more.
Stefan
MetalWarrior
New Head-Fier
Yes, that is what I've read, too. Here in this thread and somewhere else...
But as long as I can't get at least english UI over the J-region I'll stick to region E.
Fortunately I rarely use bluetooth. So not really a problem for me...
But as long as I can't get at least english UI over the J-region I'll stick to region E.
Fortunately I rarely use bluetooth. So not really a problem for me...
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fish1050
Headphoneus Supremus
Not really chuffed about it anymore, there are so many great options in the A55 price range including my Fiio M7 which I got for significantly less. My A17 was a great starter DAP for me but will go with Fiio and Shanling going forward. Except for my Sony bluetooth speakers for LDAC I won't be looking at Sony anymore. Enjoy your A55's!!
Sony has turned into a lame duck in alot of categories so not surprised they have abandoned Canada on smartphones as well. If you can't compete with the big boys then take your toys and go home Sony.
QsTree
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Have tried Japan FW but was not able to get EQ working via Bluetooth.
Btw, as long as no factory reset is done all new features are available. As soon as a factory reset is done also the language will change...
What changes did you notice with only the region change and still on your original (english?) language?
Did you get the keyboard?
Did you get the keyboard?
MetalWarrior
New Head-Fier
I have keyboard with Asia/Pacific region E.
When I set Japan as region with just resetting the settings afterwards I had no extra options, I think.
Maybe I gonna try again today. Hope dies last...^^
When I set Japan as region with just resetting the settings afterwards I had no extra options, I think.
Maybe I gonna try again today. Hope dies last...^^
You better be careful...
MetalWarrior
New Head-Fier
Who dares wins!
But unfortunately no luck. Swap to J region successfully completed. Reset settings. German language preserved. Few new options. But no EQ via bluetooth with my Marshall MID. Neither with Apt-X nor with SBC.
New options in settings are:
- Line-In recorder button (with the red dot from the japanese flag for an icon
) in the upper center of the home screen. Plus its settings somewhere in settings menu. You can choose the location for the recording files (internal or SD). You can set the MP3 bitrate and I suppose some seconds silence between the songs or something like that. I can't tell exactly, because those japanese words are not translated properly. I only see some numerics...
- One more pair of headphones added in those settings for noise canceling and clear phase etc...
That's it.
EDIT: Same goes for Canada. Japanese bonus settings but no BT EQing... Meh!
Regards,
Sven
But unfortunately no luck. Swap to J region successfully completed. Reset settings. German language preserved. Few new options. But no EQ via bluetooth with my Marshall MID. Neither with Apt-X nor with SBC.
New options in settings are:
- Line-In recorder button (with the red dot from the japanese flag for an icon
) in the upper center of the home screen. Plus its settings somewhere in settings menu. You can choose the location for the recording files (internal or SD). You can set the MP3 bitrate and I suppose some seconds silence between the songs or something like that. I can't tell exactly, because those japanese words are not translated properly. I only see some numerics...- One more pair of headphones added in those settings for noise canceling and clear phase etc...
That's it.
EDIT: Same goes for Canada. Japanese bonus settings but no BT EQing... Meh!
Regards,
Sven
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beautiophile
Head-Fier
I reconfirm the EQ still doesn't work with bluetooth sending on the Japanese firmware. I can change the EQ and other DSP settings but the sound remains the same on my bluetooth headphones.
Sven,
thanks for taking the courage to try again!
What have you done differently compared to your first try to get german language on the J setting?
Stefan
thanks for taking the courage to try again!
What have you done differently compared to your first try to get german language on the J setting?
Stefan
I have the WH-1000xm3 and wonder why Sony still not have it as an option in the headphone selection of the device.
fragzone
Head-Fier
Hahah i had the same dilemma. The cleareq can really bring to life some tracks and i find myself making excuses not to use. It does tend to boost the bass and make it 'drip' up into the mids somewhat so that is how i justify not using it.Fair enough, what are you thinking about as replacement?
Im pairing my recently bought A-55 with my recently bought Fiio FA7.
I am pretty happy with the sound signature of the Fiio FA7 since i don't mind a bit extra bass and its still clear enough to enjoy the space in between the instruments, not harsh treble.
But i must say, when i use the "clear audio" sound enhancement, im very surprised.... It feels more detailed, instrument separation, the bass feel tight and punchy AF and overall sound and vocals more on your face, closer, more air in between instruments.
Im scared because im kinda of a silly purist, no EQ etc... Hahaha i had a few sony in the past.
Only disappointment so far for example, "renegades of funk" bass from RATM felt way too resonant and bloated even with no EQ.
MetalWarrior
New Head-Fier
Hi Stefan.
I did all the same with the same results.
Except for one thing that will finally lead to beeing stuck on the japanese language: the factory reset! Which I did after my first try with only resetting the settings which didn't bring up BT EQ.
As long as you just reset settings all is safe. But should you need to perform a factory reset... Japan is coming!
I am pretty shure this only applies to using region J. Region CA will be much safer, if you want to try yourself. I guess with the Canadians you'll still be on English after a factory reset...
@ all: I thought about it. Those reports of actually working EQ via bluetooth were more in the earlier stage of this thread, right?
Maybe those members were still on firmware version 1.0.0 when they changed region...
My a55 came with 1.0.1 pre-installed. Perhaps Sony disabled those capabilities...
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In any event, now I see that the A55 is out, which appears to be an updated model? Does anyone have any experience using a microsd card greater than 200GB in the machine, and it actually building a database past 1400 albums/50k songs? Cause I'll just return the A45 and get the A55 if so. (And I know I'm in the A55 topic but, if anyone has any experience with the A45 on this matter I'd love to hear it! Also I should note that the same thing happened with two separate sandisk 400 GB microsd, both purchased from Amazon.)
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