speedingcheetah
100+ Head-Fier
I do use a 5k connected via BT to my Apple TV, to power a set of Creative T4 2.1 speakers, as my main sound system for tv, and PC.They seem to be trying to make their dongles more desktop friendly. As you say, the (only) real strength of the 5K is in its software. If they can't keep that competitive, then they have nothing. And their competition really isn't against other dongles. Qudelix has to persuade people that they need an entry-level bluetooth dongle (and PEQ app) instead of just a phone with bluetooth earbuds. That is their real competition.
I'm still digging around in it myself. Most of the additions seem ideally suited to a desktop speaker setup rather than to headphones.
I do find using the DAC is way better sound quality then connecting the speakers to the ATV directly via the speakers BT 2.0 connection.
I also need to attenuate the right speaker by about 3.5db, due to its placement against a wall in a corner, causing the sound to be amplified a bit compared to the L speaker being in open room. The EQ and Filter selection also been a treat. Took some time, but got it dialed in, and how i control bass too, since the bass adjust knob is on the sub, which is stuffed away behind a desk, hard to reach. Just use one of several EQ profiles i have saved in the Q app. Having to re do all that to 10 band, not wanting to do that. But seem i may not have to.
I still have no intension, nor do i even understand their new user +spkr EQ style... one EQ does what i want it to, always has, and so does most any other DAC out there that has but a single EQ, not multiple. Not saying there aren't people out there that can make use of 10+10 EQ, but i for sure am not interested in it. Having both options, cool.