Sony Walkman custom firmware (non-Android)

[nc8000]

Just a heads up to all. We’re currently testing some custom regions that IMHO take the already stellar Walkman one firmwares to a whole new level. Depth, realism and details. These are the key words. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, @MrWalkman strikes again. Stay tuned folks!

Is that also going to include the dac overlay to reduce lag and the extra gain mode, both were mentioned a long time ago ?

 

[MrWalkman]

Is that also going to include the dac overlay to reduce lag and the extra gain mode, both were mentioned a long time ago ?

The next update will do, yes.

 

[gLer]

The next update will do, yes.

Any hints on timeline?

 

[hamhamhamsta]

Any hints on timeline?

That’s the most important question

 

[aceedburn]

We enjoyed Walkman One... Could we adore Walkman Two ?

It’s still Walkman one but just with some new custom regions. These regions directly effect the sound signature significantly.

 

[MrWalkman]

Any hints on timeline?

Hopefully in January, due to work, and also to some recent back pain now, making it at least annoying to spend time sitting at the computer.

 

[gLer]

Hopefully in January, due to work, and also to some recent back pain now, making it at least annoying to spend time sitting at the computer.

Thank you, and happy New Year. Wish you a speedy recovery!

 

[greymousetaxi]

Hopefully in January, due to work, and also to some recent back pain now, making it at least annoying to spend time sitting at the computer.

glad to hear this, i wanted to ask the same thing but i had to tell myself many times that it will come soon hahahaha. christmas hasnt ended yet....

 

[Steen Pihl]

Just a heads up to all. We’re currently testing some custom regions that IMHO take the already stellar Walkman one firmwares to a whole new level. Depth, realism and details. These are the key words. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, @MrWalkman strikes again. Stay tuned folks!

That is very strong claim of an already totally impressive fw. I do know that better can go in many directions, but I too, are also really exited about this! Thank for sharing!

 

[Hooga]

By curiosity: what's the difference (if any) between an A45 and and A55 both with WM1 fw installed ? Does for example the A55 have more output power ? Longer battery life?...

 

[nc8000]

By curiosity: what's the difference (if any) between an A45 and and A55 both with WM1 fw installed ? Does for example the A55 have more output power ? Longer battery life?...

I would guess virtually identical.

 

[Monkey D Luffy]

Hey guys im new to the audiophile world and first off id like to say thank you for your guidance through the years as it is through these forums that i discovered the passion for music. I have a short history with iems started out with the fh1 then the fh5, fa7, then fh5s and finally the fh9. The dac i use are the sony nwa55 and i recently purchased a refurbished sony wm1a. My favorite has been the fa7 but one side (left) kept dying so i tried the fh5s which was really good especially with the wm1a but i wanted to try the totl and took the plunge on a mint fh9 but sadly im not enjoying it. I dont know the technical jargon but im getting alot of sibilance on the high frequencies and despite the fact that i love bass i feel like the bass is muddling the mids making it hard to pick up the details and it feel like the sound is in your face with no separation. It makes me want to go back to the fh5s. Is it just me or is maybe my dap pairing poor? Is there a better alternative, ive been looking at the fh7s and fa7s and im not sure which one to try (limited funds) any help is appreciated. Also ive tried to eq severly but it never sounds right, ive tried different walkman one custom firmwares to no avail.

 

[justsomesonyfan]

question, does the custom firmware increase power output?

 

[aceedburn]

question, does the custom firmware increase power output?

There are various gain settings, so yes. Higher gain setting in the custom firmware increases power output.

 

[justsomesonyfan]

There are various gain settings, so yes. Higher gain setting in the custom firmware increases power output.

but is it any stronger than the stock high gain?