[CactusPete23]

Pastapipo.???  I am confused by your reply.  Doesn't that video link ALSO say that the phone has a separate Audio DAC? Just like the info I posted?     So he is saying the same thing ?    
 
 
So, two sources saying it has separate DAC.  One listing what that DAC is, and you are still doubtful it has a second DAC ,from what I read.    
 
 
What confirmation on the DAC are you looking for?  
 
 
Anyway, Like all audio, only way to know that it matches your sound needs, is to listen yourself.   I have not seen or heard thia phone myself.  Just trying to help out by trying to post an answer to your question about whether it has a separate DAC.. And then get a reply "shutting me down" woth a "this guy says something else" ; When he says the same thing???  
 
I am really confused and won't be trying to help others..

 

[SubSTI]

  Pastapipo.???  I am confused by your reply.  Doesn't that video link ALSO say that the phone has a separate Audio DAC? Just like the info I posted?     So he is saying the same thing ?    
 
 
So, two sources saying it has separate DAC.  One listing what that DAC is, and you are still doubtful it has a second DAC ,from what I read.    
 
 
What confirmation on the DAC are you looking for?  
 
 
Anyway, Like all audio, only way to know that it matches your sound needs, is to listen yourself.   I have not seen or heard thia phone myself.  Just trying to help out by trying to post an answer to your question about whether it has a separate DAC.. And then get a reply "shutting me down" woth a "this guy says something else" ; When he says the same thing???  
 
I am really confused and won't be trying to help others..

Pete,
 
Pastapipo is just sharing his own experience with ZTE phones, don't take it personal and please keep trying to help others..... 

 

[Pastapipo]

Pastapipo.???

Pete! I think there has been a misunderstanding. I mean no harm In my last post I was just talking a little about my experiences with ZTE, like subSTI says. My apologies if it seemed aggressive in any way, that was certainly not my intention. Neither was it my intent to shut you down. I was just providing a link with some more information. Its all good

 

[tatucasty15]

can anyone compare the v10 and the axon 7 in sound quality? i have the v10 and im really pleased with it, but really i terested if the axon is way better.

 

[apaar123]

These vs lg g5 vs lg v10?

 

[RojasTKD]

These vs lg g5 vs lg v10?

I don't have the V10 but do have the G5.
 
Axon 7 great phone at a very good price point:
Better DAC/AMP for headphones
Better display AMOLED 5.5" (the G5 is a bit too cool, blueish tint to my eyes and my Nexus 6P is a bit to warm, brownish to my eyes)
Better build feels more premium
Google Daydream VR ready (?)
 
G5 dispite the hate I think it's a very good device:
Better camera (the reason I still own it).
 
Unless the camera is of utmost importance to you I'd go with the Axon 7.

 

[Onitsuka]

I don't have the V10 but do have the G5.

Axon 7 great phone at a very good price point:
Better DAC/AMP for headphones
Better display AMOLED 5.5" (the G5 is a bit too cool, blueish tint to my eyes and my Nexus 6P is a bit to warm, brownish to my eyes)
Better build feels more premium
Google Daydream VR ready (?)

G5 dispite the hate I think it's a very good device:
Better camera (the reason I still own it).

Unless the camera is of utmost importance to you I'd go with the Axon 7.

I like the specs of Axon 7. However it really bugs me since there are a lots of history of pre-installed backdoors on Chinese smartphones.

 

[AeroMiku]

Let me say this once.
ZTE Axon 7 have 2 separate DAC. The main DAC (Qualcomm 24bit DAC integrated in SoC) is used for playing 16/44.1 files or lower (CD quality and lossy format). AKM DAC is activated only when playing hi-res format (24bit/96Khz or higher) via stock music player. Currently, 3rd party app that can play 24bit/96khz with AKM DAC activated is Poweramp v3 alpha (you must be a beta tester to download it and you have to turn on/off dolby setting during listening to music)

 

[djcarpentier]

Let me say this once.
ZTE Axon 7 have 2 separate DAC. The main DAC (Qualcomm 24bit DAC integrated in SoC) is used for playing 16/44.1 files or lower (CD quality and lossy format). AKM DAC is activated only when playing hi-res format (24bit/96Khz or higher) via stock music player. Currently, 3rd party app that can play 24bit/96khz with AKM DAC activated is Poweramp v3 alpha (you must be a beta tester to download it and you have to turn on/off dolby setting during listening to music)

Whaaaa ???

 

[3165dwayne]

I'm not too sure about that. I'm currently using neutron and it sounds way different from any snapdragon dac.

 

[tienbasse]

Let me say this once.
ZTE Axon 7 have 2 separate DAC. The main DAC (Qualcomm 24bit DAC integrated in SoC) is used for playing 16/44.1 files or lower (CD quality and lossy format). AKM DAC is activated only when playing hi-res format (24bit/96Khz or higher) via stock music player. Currently, 3rd party app that can play 24bit/96khz with AKM DAC activated is Poweramp v3 alpha (you must be a beta tester to download it and you have to turn on/off dolby setting during listening to music)

It doesn't make any sense.
Smartphones with a music dedicated DAC always use it by default unless you purposely chose a third party music app that lets you chose the DAC (I had 3 of them so far).
If it's not the case with Axon 7, ZTE has done something terribly wrong.

 

[bhazard]

USB Audio Player Pro activates the AKM in android play through mode + variable bitrate. Try it. Plays FLAC just fine natively.

 

[ljnew]

I own the lg v10.
 
I heard the Axon 7 today.  It's not as good  as the v10 to me..
 
I admit, I only tested a couple of songs and I could understand that the test might not be fair and I might need to test it for a longer period.  But from what I heard, it was nothing that makes me want to spend $400 extra when I have a phone that's good already.
 
The Axon 7 seems to have more Bass, but it doesn't have the high frequencies like the v10... 

 

[NewbieSteve]

Been using my axon 7 for a few weeks now. Very impressed with the SQ, coming from a note 4. I'm on Tmobile and I haven't had any issues with the signal. I had some problems with the work wifi(disconnects) but my home wifi is great.

 

[TheTrace]

Are there any more tests/impressions on how the Axon 7 compared with the likes of HTC 10 (in particular), V10 / V20 in sound?