How do you know you don't have noise cancellation?
Sony WF-1000XM5
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MrWalkman
Headphoneus Supremus
I would recommend Lineage OS, which beings Android 13 to the S7.
Example link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-spoofing-ota-updates-for-s7-exynos.4484505/
Because I had been using my new Sony Xperia phone previously in the gym with noise cancellation set active and worked great. When I went to try the Samsung Galaxy s7 I could not hear the music hardly due to the noise in the gym.
O, out of curiosity, I check the developer options while playing A306 to my ifi bluetooth connected to stereo amp. In the Bluetooth Audio LDAC Codec, it read Optimized for Audio Quality. Then i tap in, it shows 990/909 selected.For the Sony that's what I thought. The 990/909 doesn't work even if your select it, it just reverts back to best effort (variable). Of course, with variable, you don't actually know the bitrate it's using...
Note: the bluetooth streaming has to be running while checking this.
Hmm, maybe it's time for Sony to implement LDAC 1200/1200 as Bluetooth 5.0 above is capable of 2mbps transmit bandwidth.
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There is a lot to take in to install this. Have you managed to do this and have it working?
Thank you for your reply. I can envy you that noise cancellation can do a good job for you. Unfortunately, I have not had this experience so far. It makes a difference whether I have ANC on or off. But nowhere near great. However, I test silence without music. Is it possible that ANC only works properly with the WF-1000XM5 when music is playing?
ANC works even if there is no music playing.
Interesting. It would be great if I could get the COMPLY P-Series to fit the Sony wf-1000xm5. These having the same size bore as the Shure foam tips I might go and give this a try as the COMPLY P are the only tips that give me a great seal every time. What size punches did you use and need? Thanks@deviltrombone
Well, it takes a little bit of work but newer Shure foam tips with a wax guard can be used. I had to use 4 different size pin punches to stretch the center out a bit. It is a tight fit even after that but I was able to use them on my xm5's.
Update. It just came to me that if those COMPLY P's were to fit after making adjustments they will not fit in the Sony charging case so its a no to that idea.
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MrWalkman
Headphoneus Supremus
I did something similar/installing Lineage OS on my Galaxy S10e.
It could be a troublesome process, but stuff like Android 13 in this form could actually run even better than the stock firmware.
I wouldn't try this if you're not comfortable enough that you can install this or revert to the stock firmware if something is not right.
rlw6534
Headphoneus Supremus
No. It looks like the latest versions require Android 9.
rlw6534
Headphoneus Supremus
O, out of curiosity, I check the developer options while playing A306 to my ifi bluetooth connected to stereo amp. In the Bluetooth Audio LDAC Codec, it read Optimized for Audio Quality. Then i tap in, it shows 990/909 selected.
Note: the bluetooth streaming has to be running while checking this.
Hmm, maybe it's time for Sony to implement LDAC 1200/1200 as Bluetooth 5.0 above is capable of 2mbps transmit bandwidth.
That's correct for the newer A306 and ZX707. The older models don't allow selection of 990/909 (well, you can actually select it but it doesn't work). I should have been more clear. In my case 990/909 from A306 to XM5 is not reliable if wifi is active on the A306. It works fairly well with wifi off.
VeeAndBobby
Head-Fier
I normally do use noise canceling most of the time, except when biking. I mainly bike on my neighborhood streets and bike trails, and they are not very noisy. And biking is safer if I can hear approaching cars.
VeeAndBobby
Head-Fier
Sony WF-1000XM5 (earbuds) vs Sony WH-1000XM5 (headphones)
Last night I tried comparing my Sony noise canceling XM5 headphones to my Sony XM5 earbuds. It was no contest. For sound quality the earbuds are clearly superior. The headphones are inoffensive and don't sound bad, but don't come close to the amazing clarity, detail and soundstage provided by the WF-1000XM5. For the comparison, I didn't use EQ with either device, but I don't feel the WF-1000XM5 needs EQ anyway. My impression while walking on a treadmill was that the earbuds are also better at noise canceling.
Last night I tried comparing my Sony noise canceling XM5 headphones to my Sony XM5 earbuds. It was no contest. For sound quality the earbuds are clearly superior. The headphones are inoffensive and don't sound bad, but don't come close to the amazing clarity, detail and soundstage provided by the WF-1000XM5. For the comparison, I didn't use EQ with either device, but I don't feel the WF-1000XM5 needs EQ anyway. My impression while walking on a treadmill was that the earbuds are also better at noise canceling.
assassin10000
Headphoneus Supremus
About 3mm up to 4mm something.
The shure tips are a bit long for the case as well but they compress a bit and charge just fine. Even with the lid open. Not that I can guarantee the same results for the p-series.
You could try any aftermarket t200 size foam tip. I have some generic 'ts400' style tips on my xm5 at the moment, which are similar to the ball style comfort series.
VeeAndBobby
Head-Fier
Today I received SpinFit W1 tips. They seal well and sound at least as great as any others, maybe better. The package included small, medium and large. I'm getting best results with large in my left ear, medium in my right ear, so I have two W1 sets I can use. I think some others have liked W1; I think these are my favorites too, although there is little if any significant difference between W1 and CP100 for me. Comfort is OK too.
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