Fiio BTR7 Bluetooth Headphone DAC: Delicious Audio Overkill!

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • TEAM SGG PATREON / somegadgetguy Fiio BTR7 Review! It's a LITTLE Bluetooth adapter, but it delivers a BIG sound! This little DAC has a pair of incredible THX amps on tap, and it's one of the most powerful solutions I've ever used. Is it maybe TOO good? Can it get TOO loud? Let's take a listen!
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  • @ELJefeReviews
    @ELJefeReviews 2 роки тому +21

    Dude! The BTR7 is SO GOOD! It was well worth the price tag.

    • @Cybeonix
      @Cybeonix 2 роки тому +4

      Bought one as soon as I heard about them to replace my BTR5. The 7 is insane, I think I even dropped the gain from high to low, still loud, more clean.

  • @THXLtd
    @THXLtd 2 роки тому +2

    Great review and thanks for the shoutouts!

  • @zdravsvuite
    @zdravsvuite Рік тому

    Will this one work as a tabletop?

  • @racea.t6531
    @racea.t6531 2 роки тому +17

    Great video as always 👍🏼. Watching this makes me appreciate my LG V60 that much more, i would love to see a updated video on the LG V60 on the channel by the way. Keep up the good work.

  • @MaxisMaximal
    @MaxisMaximal Місяць тому +1

    i have an Samsung S23 and Cambridge Melomania M100. The Cambridge Support aptxHD the Samsung phone not. Can i get the higher Codec on the BTR7 connect to the Samsung Smartphone?

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому

      The S23 should support LDAC, can you connect on that?

  • @pawelbrzezinski
    @pawelbrzezinski Рік тому +5

    Thank you for this review. I am also sad that LG is out of smartphone market nevertheless I am very satisfied with 5 good years of using LG V30 as my smartphone and DAP altogether. It worked flawlessly with Mee Audio Pinnacle P1 (50 Ohm). Currently I upgraded phone to S22 Ultra but I am lacking of some good DAC + DAP combo with bluetooth capabilities.
    I am also an early adopter of FiiO products! I bought my first X3 in 2013 when almost nobody heard about FiiO, then I had X3II X5, UTWS..
    I like the company, their products and the sound their devices create so I think about buying FiiO BTR5 or BTR7, but I dont know if BTR7 is worth to pay more.
    Is BTR7 much better than LG V30? Is BTR5 as good as V30 or better? How do they compare?
    Cheers,
    Pawel

  • @kevingest5452
    @kevingest5452 Рік тому +3

    I too am morning the loss of LG. I had been using my old G7 as a DAP. Sadly, the battery life has become shorter than what I need to get me through a cross country plane flight. I have am now using a Qudelix 5k. If you like using EQ, it's the way to go. It's got no problem powering my 80 ohm DT 770s. And even gets my modded Fostex T-20 as loud as I need. It does all the CODEX and it's light enough to clip to my collar or shirt pocket to use the mic for phone calls.

  • @BudgieFan101
    @BudgieFan101 Рік тому +1

    How do I connect the BTR7 to my Sony WF1000X from my phone with UCB-C. Can it be done? Thanks!!

  • @extectic
    @extectic 2 роки тому +4

    The size is probably the deal breaker for me. The BTR5 is already kind of chonky for my use case. But FiiO makes great stuff. I just wish they didn't jack up the price needlessly by in cluding that scam MQA. You know they pay licensing for that trash, which the consumer gets to pay extra for. I do agree with the part that the amp is the important part, and usually the part that's lacking in both phones and even stuff like true wireless headphones. I mean you have to cram in a separate amplifier into each wireless bud, so you have very little space to work with. So many people confuse the bad sound they get with Bluetooth. Bluetooth LDAC or AptX HD sounds stellar - and a 320K MP3 is also fully transparent, basically no human can hear a difference between that or a FLAC. Hires, meanwhile, is basically again pure scam in my book, 44.1k/16 is more than plenty for human hearing.

  • @cgbleak
    @cgbleak Рік тому +4

    One of the best selling points: it seems to be future-proof.
    Especially for us older folks. Possibly more future-proof than we are.

  • @jeffriart
    @jeffriart 2 роки тому +5

    I have heard BTR7 and I can say that I'm quite impressed by what I heard. I haven't tried both outputs (maybe until I get myself one, this is out of stock where I lived), but the balanced do output a clean sound and I probably like it more than my current daily driver, Ifi Go Blu.
    Anyway, the balanced in this kind of product usually do sound slightly different than the single-ended, even at the same loudness. Even if your headphone/iem doesn't need the power from the balanced output, it's always worth a try to hear the differences and sometimes you might like the balanced output more.

  • @jeremyglover5541
    @jeremyglover5541 2 дні тому

    Good review. One caveat; you actually DO want to have your volume all, or most of the way up. If you can get to your preferred listening level with a gain and volume setting that is maxed out, you are then making the most of your dac and amplifier’s dynamic range and noise performance. That is called gain structure.
    If you increase the gain and then have to turn the volume control down, you are leaving performance on the table.

  • @nevilpatel522
    @nevilpatel522 6 місяців тому +2

    Bro! U r the reason I got into all LG phones (v20, v30, v40) when they existed and I got the btr3 and btr5 as well. Ur reviews helped a lot at those times.
    I have seen like a ton of reviews over the past month for building my audio setup and man those reviews are confusing. Too many jargons and words that don’t really mean much. I stumbled on this video and ur channel after like 4-5 years and man I am glad. I am building my setup around the iPhone 15 plus and Apple Lossless audio and I finalised on hd600 which I just received today and now I am buying the btr7 because of this video! Thanks mate u r awesome! Keep up the good work ✌️

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  6 місяців тому

      I think you'll be in for a treat 👍

  • @Pteraptera
    @Pteraptera 2 роки тому +1

    Still mad about those tech UA-camrs for trashing LG. Sheer ignorance... UNGH

  • @Goodmanperson55
    @Goodmanperson55 2 роки тому +3

    The lack of a clip or a lanyard hole is kind of a bummer for me. You either have to choose between using balanced and having no call capability or using the 3.5mm jack with an in-line mic while the device is in your pocket. Even then, I would actually prefer if there was a belt clip for it. It keeps my pockets lean.
    As much as I like the BTR7, I think I would stick to the BTR5 for now. At this level of audio gear, I start choosing more on other attributes like form-factor, use case and featureset.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  2 роки тому +1

      Supposedly there is GOING to be a clip to buy separate, but it's so much bigger than the 5, I don't think anyone is looking to clip that to their shirt. The 5 is JUST at that size where it works for me on a button up.

  • @GiviBarbakadze
    @GiviBarbakadze 11 днів тому

    LG V60 user here. Need to upgrade phone but its 3.5 jack with astounding quality makes new phones weak, not to mention poor bluetooth solutions on modern androids. What setup (Android+DAC) would match V60 3.5 jack performance?

  • @clintsherwood4726
    @clintsherwood4726 Рік тому +4

    Just bought a btr7 and using it wired from a Samsung phone with Tidal into HD 600 headphones.
    On high gain I'm having the volume between 21 to 26 out of 60, depending on the recording. I don't listen overly loud.
    The btr7 battery lasted for about 3 hours and sounds excellent.
    I like this combo better overall than the RME adi-2 dac and LCD-3F headphones I had previously.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому

      That's a good combo!

    • @dM3tria
      @dM3tria Рік тому

      I have the HD660s. Does the BTR7 play FLAC files?

  • @michaelcorcoran8768
    @michaelcorcoran8768 2 роки тому +33

    Yeah this thing looks great but if someone wants to spend about the same amount of money they could probably get a grade A refurbished v60! And all the benefits that has outside of audio. Unless you need a balanced connection. Very glad to see this on the market.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  2 роки тому +16

      Why do you think I threw in the LG comment at the end LOL

    • @Spearra
      @Spearra 2 роки тому +2

      @@SomeGadgetGuy Its crazy how some of the remaining NEW LG V60s on Swappa are around $300.00. That's the price of a cheap midranger!

    • @hausofjulian
      @hausofjulian 2 роки тому +1

      I'm currently using a refurbed V60 after replacing my refurbed V50. All thanks to Juan 😅

    • @aatishr9908
      @aatishr9908 2 роки тому +3

      Lg v20, v30, v40 have slightly more output through 3.5 mm than v60...
      If you are used to the previous models you may not like v60.
      Note: v60 hasnt been tuned by meridian nor B&O

    • @hausofjulian
      @hausofjulian 2 роки тому

      @@aatishr9908 oooooh, didn't get to try those tho

  • @Krishnakumar-wl7ih
    @Krishnakumar-wl7ih 2 роки тому +3

    Its an absolute pleasure using this. This can drive the Sundara in balanced mode... No problem. The f***ng Sundara. I wasn't very happy with my Atom stack which was driving Sundara, but this thimble sized badass is driving it like a champ...

  • @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22
    @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22 Рік тому +3

    I was shocked how loud the BTR7 is compared to the BTR5 I love my BTR5 but the BTR7 has replaced it. A 4.4mm cable on my SE846 really brought the best out in them stronger bass sound clearer

    • @alopez1374
      @alopez1374 Рік тому

      Can you please tell me which cable you’re using for the se846?

  • @Gadgetibles
    @Gadgetibles Рік тому +1

    I miss LG ..I just can't keep one cos I'm enjoying android 13 and used to the interface can't go back

  • @mrt6349
    @mrt6349 2 роки тому +1

    Can anyone help me recommend a pair of iems for all around listing ?? I am sensitive to shrill notes due to some hearing damage.

  • @jdb9388
    @jdb9388 2 роки тому +2

    ordered mine tonight, pairing with Shure SE 846
    crazy how the regular consumer doesn't know about bluetooth amps and IEM's, they are far more articulate than airpods or beats earbuds

    • @drakebrown762
      @drakebrown762 Рік тому +1

      Can you provide a review? I have 846s and haven't seen any reviews yet

  • @BudgieFan101
    @BudgieFan101 Місяць тому

    Will the BTR7 be enough to power Can Clark Aeon Noire 2s and how do you think they will sound. Thanks

  • @Lucian_1984
    @Lucian_1984 3 місяці тому

    This thing is so good it beats the headphone out of my Lynx Hilo which is a $4000 reference DAC. Tested on Hifiman Arya Stealth.

  • @dM3tria
    @dM3tria Рік тому +1

    Do you know if the BTR7 can play FLAC files over phone or pc? Thank you!

  • @thediplomat3137
    @thediplomat3137 4 місяці тому

    Can someone please explain what the charging switch is for? I just charge the BTR7 and use it with my wired or wireless headphones. Why wouid you need a charging toggle?

  • @jordykroeze
    @jordykroeze 2 роки тому +1

    EDIT: It somehow magicly works.
    Just curious if i can use UA-cam, Netflix, HBO.... With it.
    Currently only Tidal, and HiBy player works.
    ____________
    Just got it, but the volume is extremely low while using the USB C from phone to BTR7, and 3.5mm to the headset.
    Max volume on BTR7, Phone, headset.
    Using headset built in Bluetooth, 2.4Ghz dongle, or 3.5mm to laptop is waaaaayyyy louder.
    Tried low gain, high gain, boost, but nothing works.
    I already updated the firmware, and restarted the BTR7 and Phone multiple times.
    It also is very low volume with Phone Bluetooth to BTR7 and then 3.5mm to headset.
    What could this be?
    Using Audeze Penrose if it matters, but like i said it's louder on the default headset connection ways.

  • @Mogyipapazuglo
    @Mogyipapazuglo Місяць тому

    have a btr5, the maximum mV output is 2800. What can the higher output mV power be?

  • @cplstato
    @cplstato 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, love this video.
    How does this compare with things like the Ifi Gryphon? And i may have missed this but can you charge and listen at the same time?

  • @joegarcia6276
    @joegarcia6276 Рік тому +1

    Can that be used in the car ?

  • @abwoturab29
    @abwoturab29 2 роки тому +1

    Can you make a video comparison the regular earbuds vs This kind of music technology because both of these is wireless and portable . this is the future of portable music did you agree with that

  • @arijitgayen644
    @arijitgayen644 11 місяців тому

    No fiio for me. Nowadays they make reidicoulsly bright sounding devices only

  • @hindesite
    @hindesite 2 роки тому +1

    I used Fiio since their first headphone amp, and currently use BTR1K ,the downside is poor battery life. 9 hours in not enough.

  • @manjsher3094
    @manjsher3094 Рік тому +1

    Btr5 owner since original, now a btr7 owner.
    The headroom is what makes this dollar for dollar a killer.
    For my music EDM, fusion, world this just made the btr5 sound dull.
    Best 240 Canadian I've spent.
    Definitely need a CLIP case... Goddam fiio.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому +1

      RIGHT! That included case is pants on head bad...

  • @FAT8893
    @FAT8893 Рік тому +1

    8:51 That's what I don't like about the current direction of smartphone market. If I spend at least $800 on a flagship phone, I want a complete hardware. I don't want to spend more money for external accessories on top of an already expensive smartphone in the first place. If I want to buy either of those external DACs or amps, I'd buy a cheap midrange smartphone, not an expensive flagship smartphone.
    We really miss LG in the smartphone market a lot. We don't want to see both Samsung and Apple keep asserting their dominance in the smartphone market and make people think that they are the sole industry leader (which they aren't).

    • @farishanafiah8461
      @farishanafiah8461 Рік тому

      And yet most people think that people who buy premium flagship phones can spend more on wireless audio gears. Those kind of people are literally pushing consumerism further than before.

  • @Christian-l4t
    @Christian-l4t 5 місяців тому

    What does "balanced" mean when headphones say they use balanced connection

  • @topandrun126
    @topandrun126 Рік тому +1

    I am looking for something to brighten up my car stock speakers. I was mainly interested in the BTR7 then the m11 plus and q7 dsd512 caught my attention. Any suggestions which one would be best for my usage? Thanks

  • @walid6329
    @walid6329 2 роки тому +1

    if they added an internal storage or SD card reader that would be better, and even better if phone makes care about customer.
    till now I've upgrade recently to LG G7 it was really worth it, seeing the current state of phones is depressing I've had the chance to test all kind of phones what I've came to notice and a lot did say before more they are more of let me show you what he can do, daily driving it it's just boring, LG leaving the phone market was the last nail in the coffin for phones made to really daily drive, my last phone was a G6 I used it for 4 years even tho I've been hard on it I didn't manage to break it so yeah the current state is depressing......

    • @TetrafangInvader
      @TetrafangInvader 2 роки тому

      ROG Phone 5s Pro has audiophile audio jack too look it up bro

  • @adenbryant1903
    @adenbryant1903 Рік тому +1

    loved this review ,very high quality explinatio0n

  • @CrOsStImEXT06
    @CrOsStImEXT06 7 місяців тому

    Hope have comparison BTR7 vs BTR15

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar 2 роки тому +1

    Juan love the show brother. Would you believe , I still have my OG Jaybird BT earbuds? To me, they sounded the best of the 3. Battery still great. Also have a pair of Klipsch Neckband (Leather) N 6? I think ...was the name. Still works amazing. Also...If I still had the pair, of all the headphones via Bluetooth I've owned, aside from comfort , the Motorola original Motorola s 9?? They had amazing bass and all. Now I'm more into flat response like the Chinese AZN type. Love mine!!! They are wired. 22 bucks thanks to a vid you made in 2017 I think.

  • @davidmelnick9480
    @davidmelnick9480 4 місяці тому

    A little bit louder now! A little bit louder now!

  • @ianturner9894
    @ianturner9894 2 роки тому +1

    So essentially, if you have an LG quad dac phone, stick with that and save yourself $200/£150. If you have anything else, get a btr5/btr7/q3 type of dac amp to power up your mobile audio 👌

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  2 роки тому +1

      And where do you go when it's time to replace your AT LEAST two year old LG?

    • @ianturner9894
      @ianturner9894 2 роки тому

      @@SomeGadgetGuy yeah sadly they won't last forever. At least we have more options now I guess. I'm using my g8x as a media player so I can get a decent interface/spotify/UA-cam music as I get frustrated with daps. Well, daps up to my budget of about £200 anyway...

  • @anakinskywalker8624
    @anakinskywalker8624 Рік тому

    What about Shangling UP5 :)

  • @silvertubeman
    @silvertubeman Рік тому

    Question:
    Current setup:
    fiio f12 (NOT A DAC!)
    Beyerdynamic DT 1770 250 OHM
    I cant use my apple iphone
    I use my mac
    But I need the dac and would love BT possibility
    Should I keep the FIIO F12 + get a btr3 as dac? Or btr5 as dac and still use my f12 as amp or get the btr7?

  • @beyondtheuniverse999
    @beyondtheuniverse999 Рік тому

    Hey, I just returned ifi XDSD Gryphon because I thought it's not worth it's price also not much better than BTR5 so does BTR7 sound as good as gryphon and is it much better than BTR5 2021?

  • @chewkenghong
    @chewkenghong Рік тому

    while it sounds good, the screen and buttons implmentation is horrid! the screen is much larger but entire screen shows LDAC! and the vol numbers are now even smaller than that of BTR5. the buttons....if you wanna pause music, you have to tap once to wake the screen, then tap again to pause. and the screen dont even show that you have paused the music. why wake up the screen then??? a complete waste of its bigger colour screen. e.g. it will be more logical if the screen change to show the volume when one is adjusting it. and number changes colour like red if passed 60 to show harmful loudness and green to show normal listening volume etc so that the colour is information. really great sound and poor UI.

  • @DroidLocks6971
    @DroidLocks6971 2 роки тому

    So my 3.5 head and earphones will sound better on the btrk7 than my btrk3 ? ? ?

  • @snailmail1962
    @snailmail1962 Рік тому

    OK curious why doesn’t the Apple cable that comes with my iPhone work with this dac? I do have the cable that came with the dac for the iPhone and it does work it’s just very short.
    Also, I’m just wondering I get this kind of metallic sensation from the FiiO DACs I’m doing something wrong is there a way to lesson that.
    One other thing the FiiO website does anybody know why it’s so slow and or if there’s another link for the firmware update because the website is almost impossible to access --so slow so very slow… the FiiO app says it’s updated, but the current firmware is V1.85 but I have 1.68.

  • @Jotepian
    @Jotepian Рік тому

    In my area, BTR7 has the same price as ifi Go Blu. Would you recommend this over the Go Blu? Any thoughts anyone? Thanks in advance!

  • @armouredthug5154
    @armouredthug5154 8 місяців тому

    iBrasso DC03 is an amazing little piece of kit for smartphones also ! i absolutley love it and it just works, and i know exactly whhat you mean regearding the " up a little " and expeiencing not just volume but depth ! Deeeelicious

  • @cravatenoire3269
    @cravatenoire3269 Рік тому

    does a sub$20 IEM really want a BTR3K to drive it with a sifnificant change in output? ty

  • @ultrasone8450
    @ultrasone8450 Рік тому

    I have fiio fh5s pro and fiio q3 im using it on my pc only, can i blind buy Fiio BTR7? there will be "wow factor"? "damn ! thats a nice difference" ?

  • @XTREMERACINGMEXICO
    @XTREMERACINGMEXICO 8 місяців тому

    A quick question
    Is this gonna give me more volume on iPhone? As the max volume on iPhone is way LOW!!!

  • @TetrafangInvader
    @TetrafangInvader 2 роки тому

    Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro has ESS Sabre Pro Quad DAC integrated on their Audio Jack . The reason why i bought it lmao , LG wasn’t the only one got it !

  • @mobilegamersunite
    @mobilegamersunite Рік тому

    Mines in the mail! Can't wait to use my Blue Ella's! All my devices need bluetooth

  • @RenePolster
    @RenePolster 2 роки тому

    I still use my K3. Dont need Bluetooth but if ITS in why not. Is this New one an Upgrade Soundwise???

  • @oscarcampos8396
    @oscarcampos8396 Рік тому

    Are you able to use this with a usb c to 3.5mm jack male? For example using audio jack on a fligh.

  • @jeffscalfano3100
    @jeffscalfano3100 2 роки тому

    By the power of Grey Skull... I HAVE THE POWER!!! Do-do-duh-do-da-doo...

  • @MrBlackJava
    @MrBlackJava Рік тому

    If use usb to phone, can u use TWS ? Did order Btr7 and IEM Z12 but also own Momentum tw3.

  • @DenyTheZeitgeist
    @DenyTheZeitgeist Рік тому

    I’ve yet to find buds that don’t hurt my stupid ears so BTR5 with any of my headphones works better. Besides, my Koss KPH30i sound so darn good. Now I’m gonna have to try the BTR7!

  • @yevheniibatiievskyi
    @yevheniibatiievskyi Рік тому

    What about Audio Technica MSR7b plus BTR7 vs BTR52021 ?

  • @DroidLocks6971
    @DroidLocks6971 2 роки тому

    I Love My Hidizs S9 Pro DAC AMP DONGLE Especially With Mt 2.5 balanced ear and headphones

  • @jb678901
    @jb678901 Рік тому

    I don't really use my HiFiman headphones away from my office desk and even less given a personal preference for IEM's. On the go, I almost exclusively use IEM's. My favorite setups...for office and on-the-go...either my S12's paired to KZ AZ09 PRO bluetooth earhooks (modded for the B-pin), or my TKZK Waves with KZAZ09 Pro's (C-pin/QDC), or my KZ PR1 HiFi's with CCA BTX BT earhooks. The IEM's all have good sound isolation and the BT earhook's offer good call quality, too (CVC). For the planar's I lose about 15% battery life (5.5hrs down from 6.5 hours) by going into Power Mode (3 successive clicks to left earhook button on either AZ09 Pro or the BTX).
    Sometimes I switch-up to the BTR5 for its LDAC and usually cable this to either the S12's or Truthear Hexa's for music enjoyment. I use the FiiO BTA30Pro ($125; TX, RX, DAC modes) at the desk to transmit LDAC for the BTR5 or AptX for the BT earhooks. The BTA30Pro is a terrific device and I also use it as a DAC into my desktop vintage receiver w/bookshelf speakers.
    Although the BTR7 is a better unit and mouth watering...the BTR5 suits me just fine for my IEM needs.

  • @davidm5548
    @davidm5548 Рік тому

    Enjoying the convenience of my EarStudio es100. Will take a listen of these if it conks out.

  • @hassan362
    @hassan362 Рік тому

    Excellent review. I own Qudelix, Fiio Btr5 2021 and Hip dac. Fiio products are neutral with poor app control. I am planning to buy Ifi go blu. What's your recommendation IFi go blu or Btr7?

  • @markreif1
    @markreif1 Рік тому

    if connected to an android phone via usb does playback cease when a call is received and does the mic kick in to enable on the fly conversation?

  • @everardom9770
    @everardom9770 7 місяців тому

    Btr7 and performers 5 can’t complain best portable dac.

  • @elbassico01
    @elbassico01 Рік тому

    Ive got the audio technica ath-r70x headphones is the btr7 good with it?

  • @zsoltsandor3814
    @zsoltsandor3814 2 роки тому

    What happens if you plug a DJI Mic receiver into the USB port, and connect the audio jack to a video recording device (cam, or phone with a jack port)?

  • @Maxtorzen
    @Maxtorzen Рік тому

    Hey juan. Any update on the btr5 and q3 replacement?

  • @xFrozenxSnowx
    @xFrozenxSnowx 2 роки тому

    Tried X5iii, BTR3 and Q5. If given the choice I would go with portability over audio quality. The Q5 is just too chunky. And X5iii as a PAP is just an extra device with worse hardware and outdated Android. So BTR or UTWS it is for me.

  • @lukelloyd8976
    @lukelloyd8976 2 роки тому

    10:24 was that Brisco County??
    If so, noice
    Also, obviously; super review: sometimes you need a specific set of tools, for a "specific set of skills"
    Also looks surprisingly pocketable

  • @st0nedeft
    @st0nedeft Місяць тому

    Hi can I connect this dongle to my Samsung TV via Bluetooth? Thanks

    • @chloeleedow7250
      @chloeleedow7250 Місяць тому

      I'm sure your Samsung tv would output its sound by Bluetooth into this then wired or wireless headphones but no clue what codecs Samsung TVs use on their Bluetooth so it could be utterly pointless except to amplify some very quiet volume levels. But short answer YES of course you could.

    • @chloeleedow7250
      @chloeleedow7250 Місяць тому

      What it likely won't do is stream over usb to this device then out to headphones tv's aren't designed to output sound from the usb the way phones are.

  • @smurfaccount2843
    @smurfaccount2843 Рік тому

    What should i get if i have an iPhone and iem headphones? 😢

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому +1

      Something with a good amp. Unfortunately iphones don't support any of the fancy BT codecs.

  • @TURBOMIKEIFY
    @TURBOMIKEIFY Рік тому

    Yeah. I'll just get the BTR5 to start. It's $100.

  • @kyron42
    @kyron42 2 роки тому

    The btr5 used to have a bug where you couldn't use EQ with ldac. Is the bug fixed with the btr7?

  • @smallfaihk
    @smallfaihk Рік тому

    I hope qudelix successor come out soon to beat btr7

  • @patrikhejnar9495
    @patrikhejnar9495 2 роки тому

    Hello, does the eq work only in fiio music app or android wide? Thanks :)

  • @jesuskaf1279
    @jesuskaf1279 Рік тому

    Can LDAC be used in iPhone with this DAC?

  • @mrp5169
    @mrp5169 Рік тому

    Does the Bluetooth play nice with Apple products: iPhone 14 max pro, air pods pro, air max over ear? Due to an ear impairment mainly looking at the amp side for increased volume. I’ll mostly be using it with iPhone via BT.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому +1

      You won't get the better codecs for wireless hi-res, but the amp should perform the same.

  • @beatrizdelmontenegro7330
    @beatrizdelmontenegro7330 Рік тому

    Perhaps I've missed it but I can't exactly find an answer to my question. With the 7 or 5, can I use them to transmit audio to Bluetooth headphones?
    For example can I use it to transmit audio from my mixer to my Bluetooth headphones.
    I have audio coming out of my mixer and going out to my headphones and when I'm not doing any serious editing I would love to put down the reference headphones, go wireless and use something more to the size of like airpods or something

    • @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22
      @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22 Рік тому

      No not to bluetooth headphones it only uses the 3.5mm 2.5mm or 4.4mm jack it won't output to Bluetooth headphones

  • @ericfernando4296
    @ericfernando4296 2 роки тому +1

    You need to review Tanchjim Zero, Moondrop Chu, or the Moondrop Dawn. They're killing it in the budget realm. I've seen the measurements of BTR7 and while it's too bad, it definitely isn't a market leader for it's price.

    • @gospelofrye6881
      @gospelofrye6881 2 роки тому +3

      The Dawn is a USB-only adapter-style DAC, it's not even in the same product category as the BRT7. And the other two are earbuds WTF?

    • @dilip_1997
      @dilip_1997 Рік тому

      @@gospelofrye6881 lol

    • @cgbleak
      @cgbleak Рік тому

      It's polite to ask rather than to demand.
      And if this product isn't a market leader, what is...?

  • @Euragone68
    @Euragone68 Рік тому

    I haven't upgraded to the BTR7...It would be nice if the included case had a clip.. Luck of the draw I know a Leather Worker!

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому

      It really is kind of silly. I'm glad there IS a case, but it's sort of useless.

  • @LetsRideIllinois
    @LetsRideIllinois 2 роки тому

    What are your thoughts on the dongles that have the Realtek ALC5686 in them? That chip is capable of 32/384 just like the Quad DAC and to me... sounds about similar

  • @yspegel
    @yspegel Рік тому

    It's been a long time since I have seen a review of you (used to watch (LG) mobile reviews but lost interest in mobiles)
    Extra power guaranties a good base on all drivers I think, it's not that I always want extra base but when I do want it to be there.
    P.s. they sell a lose case with clip, I was hoping the one that comes with it had one too.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому

      I need that clip case. The soft case is useless...

  • @davidb9531
    @davidb9531 Рік тому

    As an lg v30 owner, who can probably still get half the price of this dac to sell it, seems a no brainer to me, the v30 is long in the tooth and slow and I’m expecting this to be a fair upgrade

  • @direhavok8732
    @direhavok8732 2 роки тому

    Did you find EQ only works in BT source? was testing it connected with iPhone and lightning adapter. Didn't hear any changes oddly. But do hear changes when connected in BT.

    • @direhavok8732
      @direhavok8732 2 роки тому

      *Update* Found this in FAQ:
      - 12. Will EQ take effect in USB DAC mode?
      In UAC2.0 mode, EQ cannot be adjusted. While in Bluetooth and UAC1.0 mode, EQ can be adjusted.
      -- EQ is not supported in UAC 2.0 mode. In UAC 1.0 mode or Bluetooth mode, EQ is supported.

  •  11 місяців тому

    Can i connect my lavalier microphone to Btr 7? Does it work?

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  11 місяців тому +1

      I don't think that would work no.

    •  11 місяців тому

      @@SomeGadgetGuy May you try if you have one? Waiting for your answer :)

  • @srdeath117
    @srdeath117 Рік тому

    BTR7 vs Onyx? Which one you prefer and why? I'm trying to decide between both of them.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому

      It mostly depends on what you think you'll need most. Cabled playback, the THX is just easier plug and play. If you want balanced on a platform that offers cabled or wireless, the Fiio is TOUGH to beat.

  • @andrewc31394
    @andrewc31394 2 роки тому

    Please do a review of the NextDrive Spectra X!

  • @mokisan
    @mokisan 2 роки тому

    As a og btr5 user i am a bit envious. But with the stuff i run, i guess i am ok.
    Also juan check the moo drop quarks, they are a tenner (about 10 usd). And they are a awesome in ear style earbud and the mic in them is really good! I constantly get about how good their mic is.

  • @KontrolStyle
    @KontrolStyle 2 роки тому

    let's be honest.. who has ever gotten the actual 9 hours out of their bluetooth dac/amp? I have the fiio BTR1K and the longest i get is about 4.5 hours even though it says "working time 8 hours" yeah right.

    • @Spearra
      @Spearra 2 роки тому

      Same energy as laptop manufacturers saying it can get 20 hours when it can barely go over 4 hours for heavy use.

  • @JustTryGambling
    @JustTryGambling Рік тому

    Wait so the 3.5 jack is trrs??

  • @leonardopapantoniou4227
    @leonardopapantoniou4227 2 роки тому +2

    Pass. For portable I have Khadas tea and gryphon

    • @prasad.k.shetty
      @prasad.k.shetty 2 роки тому

      How is the sound from Khadas Tea? Pretty disappointed with BTR 7 :(

    • @leonardopapantoniou4227
      @leonardopapantoniou4227 2 роки тому

      @@prasad.k.shetty why? I like btr5

    • @leonardopapantoniou4227
      @leonardopapantoniou4227 2 роки тому +1

      @@prasad.k.shetty i have tested with Kato and sounds impressive considering it does NOT have balanced output yet. Nevertheless I tried it with P1 max and feel like they are not well Powered , not surprising considering that are planar iems and those are more hungry in general. But it still sounds decently well. The experience of connecting to iPhone is one of a kind. Definitely one of My Best purchases

    • @prasad.k.shetty
      @prasad.k.shetty 2 роки тому

      After my LG G7 Thinq device got damaged , I needed an portable device to use with my iPhone 12 . Was hoping BTR 7 would be a little closer sound wise, seeing all the raving reviews !! Nowhere close to LG. So kind of disappointed. 🙃

    • @prasad.k.shetty
      @prasad.k.shetty 2 роки тому

      @@leonardopapantoniou4227 My other option was Questyle M15. Planning to sell off BTR 7 . Khadas tea is not yet available in India.

  • @JB19504
    @JB19504 Рік тому

    Does this work with Apple Music Lossless? Sorry for being so clueless.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Рік тому

      It'll "work" with anything, but the host device is what's going to matter the most. It will connect to an iPhone fine, but the iPhone can only use AAC. That's "very good" quality, but wont send as much data to the Fiio as Aptx Adaptive or LDAC. It's funny, but the highest quality wireless playback for Apple Music Lossless will be on Android.

  • @DroidLocks6971
    @DroidLocks6971 2 роки тому

    How about a link to the updated btrk5 . . .

  • @devilsfan1927
    @devilsfan1927 Рік тому

    Will it handle 300 ohms

  • @GinsuSher
    @GinsuSher 2 роки тому

    Ugh. I'm using a qudelix 5k and I'm happy but I'm really wanting a 4.4 balanced port. This video is making me open my waller more.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  2 роки тому

      LOL I know. The gear acquisition syndrome is real.