Exactly! I got the older version of these and… same issue! Unusable on my Moondrop Variations and Dunu SA6 Mk.2… very disappointing they still haven’t given an option for the recessed 2-pin IEMs.
I like the idea of these, they just seem a bit expensive currently. They're twice the price I paid for a BTR5 which I use pretty much exclusively for my IEMs - it sounds great over LDAC and I don't need to be tethered to my phone, I'll plug it it sometimes which gives a noticeable bump in sound quality. You get wireless charging and the EQ stuff (which I just use Wavelet for anyway) and don't need to deal with a cable but I'm not sure I'd pay this much for it.
They are cheap compared to the $500 options by other companies that dont achieve what these do. The more expensive ones are also outdated now compared to this option.
@BlasTicity bruh i have older version utws5 and KZ az09 pro and few expensive iems like dunu, fatfreq and letshouer, what I'm suprised here is how beautifully AZ09 pro drive these iems compared to UTWS5 so i don't think DAC didn't do any miracle here. My az09 pro still working great no quality issue but utws5 have connection issue and new firmware didn't helped.This is my opinion
I've wanted a good wireless option fir my iems that doesn't cost $500+ I found the origiinal drop of these and I knew I wanted them but then when I couldn't find them, I looked up why and I've been waiting. Nobody comes this close to tws earbud functionality especially for the cost.
I got the previous version last year. It was really great, but The metal contact charging started to become absolutely unusable because the earhooks would become out of sync with the case and each other and would either not charge or not connect to the other earhook and it would take upwards of an hour of fiddling with them to fix it. Hopefully that issue is not a thing with the new model, because i’ll get them 100% if not.
Watching this video with my v1 utws5 which I love except for the absolutely unreliable charging. Thankfully they fixed that, definitely gonna get the new version.
I'm going to hold out on them, the old model had a couple of known issues. FIIO supposedly fixed them, but I will give them a year and see what people say. I do wish FIIO made an upgraded Bluetooth neckband again, they could likely do a THX amp in the space of a neckband. I purchased a Moondrop Littlewhite and the detail retrieval on them is quite poor, how is the detail retrieval on these?
Sorry for multiple comments, its just crazy that kz cant come close with how many products they have in this exact field and the ifi go pods that are twice the price cant compete because its outdated hardware.
On the topic of loudness, I had the TRN BT20XS paied with the original 7Hz Zero, and the 1st volume level already breaks my ears. I then paired them to a less sensitive IEM (Tin T2 Plus) and they're still a bit too loud albeit more tolerable.
@@GizaudioIn that case, there might be differences/inconsistencies between BT20XS units, or I have really sensitive ears. If it's the latter, then the Fiios would sound like a monster. 😨
Good one Got the TRN BT30 Pro this 11/11 Even thought at this point I only have a Titan S,it will be good for future iems,hope the 42mw a 16Ω power from his amp can help more.
@@lordlopes7777Sorry to tell you this, friend, but I have both and the BT30 Pro is complete crap, the connection is much worse than the BT20 Pro, when I clean my apartment I leave it in the center of the house and I can go anywhere without it cutting out, I can't do even close to that with the BT30, sometimes I go to the gym with it and it cuts out when I change the water bottle from hand to hand or when I move my backpack and, I don't know, for me the BT30 Pro takes a little bit of bass out of the headphones, something that doesn't happen with the BT20 Pro, I have a friend who works with audio and analyzing with the Zero Red and T10 he said with the cable the headphones would be about 100%, with the BT 20 Pro about 97% and with the BT30 Pro about 95%. Regarding amplification, it makes almost no difference, the difference in volume between both on my cell phone is only one level and I can use the T10 on both, leaving 1 volume level on the BT20 Pro and 2 on the BT30 pro. It's simply not worth getting the BT20.
I have the UTWS3 for a while, use LS S12 with it. My M Kato does not stay in it like yours do. The sound is not so good, misses the bass and the app is not good. Glad yours are good.
I bought the previous version n I’ve had many problems with it, issues with connecting to my phone, one side would just drop out of connection. I’ve updated firmware and problems still persist.
Wireless charging is not an advantage. Contact points are always gold plated, which doesn't rust, and by using wireless charging you unnecessarily add weight to them.
@@Gizaudio tbh it ain’t even stable , the device itself disconnects and has to be forgotten and re-paired and you lose custom EQ’s and it has a god awful battery life
Yeah, they fit perfectly and have plenty of space for larger IEMs and eartips, with room to spare. I just took them out because I was using a different pair of IEMs with it.
So it is sweat proof, okay, but which IEM can I use it with, which will be sweatproof too? As I know, IEMs are not sweat/water proof. I want to use this for the gym, but I'm afraid I will destroy my IEM with sweat or rain if I need to go outdoors.
I have TRN 20xs and 20pro, and the two major cons for them are 1. You cant fit bulkier iems with tips in the cases, they wont connect to charge 2. The metal charge points are really fidgety to get to connect, and often loose connection to the case and automagically connects to my phone. Very annoying. Also they corrode and needs cleaning often. If they fixed this they would be awesome products at a fair price. Fiio "fixed" the charging problem at least, but waaaay to expensive for me.
do NOT get the 2 pin version. I've bought them twice and the pins break/bend e a s i l y and once they do, your entire set is rendered useless 😑. Just get the mmcx version and buy an adapter, much better and longer lasting option 👌🏻
I do love these things, but the carrying case is not quite deep enough for some iem+tip combos. Oracle+Spinfit for example, juuust about closes, if they're rotated perfectly inside. Hype series doesn't fit at all. Nevermind any more outlandish shapes :D
Get the mmcx version, use a straight 2 pin adapter, and swivel the iem so the nozzle is facing the center of the charging case. Fits my Hype 10 and monarch mk3 no problem.
@@Lead_Foot incredible intel. Of course I got an mmcx to 2pin from Fiio, and the adapter-to-iem connection is pretty loose on one side, so it may fall off in the case. Works well enough though lmao
It’s pretty good, even better than some TWS options. There's a specific volume for the ambient mode that lets you turn up the surrounding sounds. At regular volume, it kind of feels like you're wearing open-back headphones. If you want to hear people talking while still listening to music, just bump up the ambient mode volume a bit in the FiiO app.
I've got both. The Shure doesn't support Multipoint Bluetooth, it's EQ is a little more of a pain to use, the charging case is larger, and they don't drive the IEMs anywhere near as well, loud, or with higher end codecs (Even if you select the SE215 like everyone recommends).
Sound wise, they're the same except for LDAC is officially licensed. These are more stable and they don't have the charging issues the older model had.
LDAC on the UTWS5 is totally unusable for me with my PC and Galaxy Tab S9. It breaks up into garbled noise after a few minutes and never recovers until I power cycle them. LDAC is only stable with my Rog phone 7 which supports snapdragon sound. Snapdragon sound enables qualcomm's high speed link for up to 1100kbps of bandwidth if I'm remembering correctly.
I'll just share my experience, and I hope others will chime in with theirs too. I have a Samsung phone that doesn't support Snapdragon Sound. The LDAC connection is stable and solid. It doesn't drop, even when using EQ, and stays connected up to 10 meters. Hopefully, others can share their experiences as well.
@@Lead_Foot If you're using Snapdragon Sound, then the highest they'll go is aptX Adaptive. They don't have the chipset to accept aptX Lossless. As far as LDAC, you can go to Developer Settings on your Android and select if you prefer stability or max fidelity if your phone is having issues with LDAC playback.
how is BT connectivity? i know other brands who sell a similar product are known for having BT connectivity issues and hope you could tell us if it dropped out a lot or had any issues pairing
I have the v2 and connectivity is good for the most part. Connected to a Pixel 8 Pro via Aptx.ost pf the time the connecting is aolid with no issues, sometimes in crowded spaces where i imagine a lot of people are also connecting via bluetooth it will drop out a bit. Weirdly when i cross my arms and its covered by my arm it will occasionally drop but other than those scenarios I have no complaints. If i leave it on my work desk and go for a walk to the kitchen which is a near line of sight thing, it will hold the connection with no issues. If I go in the opposite direction and around the corner then it will lose the connection eventually but thats all within specs for bluetooth.
Just the act of putting the ifi go pods into the charging case for the first time was enough to crack the plastic housing of the earhooks on both my units.
LDAC is disabled by default and it pretty much is unusable if you don't have snapdragon sound, which almost no phones support. It starts breaking up a ton within minutes. I live out in the middle of nowhere but I do have overly strong wifi APs so I have a moderate amount of RF interference. Then if you have snapdragon sound like I do, there's no point in using LDAC because snapdragon sound enables the higher 860Kbps bitrate for aptX adaptive giving about the same quality as LDAC but lower latency.
@@GizaudioI tested using LDAC today with my Rog phone 7 with snapdragon sound and it works well even when forcing the 990kbps bitrate. The 5 other devices I've tried with it have signal integrity issues that make it unusable.
@@Gizaudio yeah LHDC supposed to be 900kbps at it's height, 90 Lower than LDAC more stable than LDAC especially on the UTWS5 so that paired with snapdragon sound I'm guessing it hits that 900kbps or more without the problem of cutting out. the LHDC LL (aka LLAC) would probably be the best choice instead of the APTX LL (352kbps) if it was available on the UTWS5 in since it starts at 400kbps to 600kbps so if aptx ll can go up to 800+kbps then LHDC LL goes to 900+kbps with snapdragon paired with the great latency sounds like perfection. But yeah besides the waffling utws5 has regular LHDC so this is what I'd use, since it's 900kbps... I expect the SDsound to push it there or further
I have the older version of these. Even if the new version fixes all the issues, it would still not be worth it… Buying that product made me realize the whole point of IEMs for me is the beauty of appreciating the product. If I want convenience, I’ll get my AirPods and go for a run. But yes oh boy I love my IEMs for lounging and working. Swapping between the Fiio Bluetooth adapter and the cable… idk… it was annoying, unless you have a pair you ALWAYS use as a bluetooth pair, I would not recommend it. But if you have one ~300usd relaxing pair to use while cooking or walking around the house, maybe go for it.
Hey man, im checking out some gaming equipment and i have some questions. Im tempted to buy the xenna mangird tea pro. But im also not sure if i should just buy the kiwi ears ke4/tanchjim origin I also dont know if i sould just get a gaming headset instead, like the audeze maxwell or hyper cloud 2. Its purely for gaming, (with music in the backround) Id love to see what you would recomend.
Gaming headsets like the Maxwell feel different since they’re full headphones, which makes them more immersive, plus they come with a mic. The Maxwell is wireless too. IEMs usually give you better isolation, but some gaming headphones have active noise cancellation now, so it really comes down to what you prefer.
Tbh,you don't need to spend too much for it,get something like NiceHCK F1 Pro,the Kinera Gramr cable and you already good for gaming,if you want a Headphone,the Hifiman HE400SE,a mic cable or external mic and a good dac already does the job.
Buy a creative bt-w6 transmitter to get snapdragon sound and aptX adaptive support on a PC. Alternative a2dp driver can add ldac support to windows but ldac on the UTWS5 is not good.
You’ll need a Bluetooth transmitter adapter with LDAC or Snapdragon Sound for the best sound quality. It’ll work without them if your PC has Bluetooth, but it’ll definitely sound better with LDAC or Snapdragon sound. The BTR17 is great, but it won’t help in this case since it's a receiver, not a transmitter.
@@bourjuva That should work perfectly. If you can find something similar that supports LDAC, that would be the best option for maximizing sound quality. However, I haven’t come across anything like that with LDAC support.
So this is the 2025 version? Still only bt 5.2? Wish I found this solution earlier than wasting money on tw earbuds that eventually die. And always disappointed with the sound.
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Still with the flush 2-pin! If they adjusted the connection so it fit recessed 2-pin I'd give them a try.
Exactly! I got the older version of these and… same issue! Unusable on my Moondrop Variations and Dunu SA6 Mk.2… very disappointing they still haven’t given an option for the recessed 2-pin IEMs.
Get the MMCX version, and buy an ANGLED adapter to 0.78 . I'm happy with the one from OE Audio. Now the fit and adjustability is perfect
@@alexandrecaillot9658 i have been looking into these recently… interesting recommendations! thanks!
If it's the only issue I got adapters for another flush 2 pin cable but it was about $12 for just one pair
@@alexandrecaillot9658don't go angled, it makes the earhooks sit at an aggressive angle that may be uncomfortable.
I like the idea of these, they just seem a bit expensive currently. They're twice the price I paid for a BTR5 which I use pretty much exclusively for my IEMs - it sounds great over LDAC and I don't need to be tethered to my phone, I'll plug it it sometimes which gives a noticeable bump in sound quality. You get wireless charging and the EQ stuff (which I just use Wavelet for anyway) and don't need to deal with a cable but I'm not sure I'd pay this much for it.
They are cheap compared to the $500 options by other companies that dont achieve what these do. The more expensive ones are also outdated now compared to this option.
The DAC built in is more powerful it’s worth it
@@BlasTicity no, really it is gimmick don't fall for it
@@SamuelCovert bruh it’s not , unless u own cheap IEMs then it really doesn’t do much for u , been testing these myself for the last week
@BlasTicity bruh i have older version utws5 and KZ az09 pro and few expensive iems like dunu, fatfreq and letshouer, what I'm suprised here is how beautifully AZ09 pro drive these iems compared to UTWS5 so i don't think DAC didn't do any miracle here. My az09 pro still working great no quality issue but utws5 have connection issue and new firmware didn't helped.This is my opinion
Ive been waiting for these to redrop with the updates since i got my first pair of iems. November is such a good month so far.
I've wanted a good wireless option fir my iems that doesn't cost $500+ I found the origiinal drop of these and I knew I wanted them but then when I couldn't find them, I looked up why and I've been waiting. Nobody comes this close to tws earbud functionality especially for the cost.
I own the immediate previous model; everything is REALLY nice EXCEPT...call quality SUCKS BIG TIME. Improve that and I'll repurchase...
I use a dedicated music player so calls don't apply to me. As long as your charging pins stay in good shape there is no reason to repurchase.
I got the previous version last year. It was really great, but The metal contact charging started to become absolutely unusable because the earhooks would become out of sync with the case and each other and would either not charge or not connect to the other earhook and it would take upwards of an hour of fiddling with them to fix it. Hopefully that issue is not a thing with the new model, because i’ll get them 100% if not.
That, I believe, was why the previous model was discontinued. To my knowledge, this is what was revised with the 2024 model.
Yeah, the wireless charging specifically solves those two issues.
Watching this video with my v1 utws5 which I love except for the absolutely unreliable charging. Thankfully they fixed that, definitely gonna get the new version.
I'm going to hold out on them, the old model had a couple of known issues. FIIO supposedly fixed them, but I will give them a year and see what people say.
I do wish FIIO made an upgraded Bluetooth neckband again, they could likely do a THX amp in the space of a neckband. I purchased a Moondrop Littlewhite and the detail retrieval on them is quite poor, how is the detail retrieval on these?
It’s pretty detailed and has good power, but it’s not quite on the level of a THX amp or the BTR7.
@@Gizaudio How is it compared to a btr5?
@@HelixsoulX I don't have a BTR5.
@@Gizaudio how do you compared this with btr17
@@SamuelCovert BTR17 is on another level.
Recessed 2-pin option is needed. Please, Fiio.
The features and specifications looks much better than the ifi adapter.
I wish the connectors were modular.
Just get the MMCX and a pair of MMCX to 2-pin adapters and you're set.
Sorry for multiple comments, its just crazy that kz cant come close with how many products they have in this exact field and the ifi go pods that are twice the price cant compete because its outdated hardware.
On the topic of loudness, I had the TRN BT20XS paied with the original 7Hz Zero, and the 1st volume level already breaks my ears. I then paired them to a less sensitive IEM (Tin T2 Plus) and they're still a bit too loud albeit more tolerable.
Interesting. I have the TRN BT20XS too, and I felt like I needed more volume with the Tanchjim Origin when using them.
@@GizaudioIn that case, there might be differences/inconsistencies between BT20XS units, or I have really sensitive ears.
If it's the latter, then the Fiios would sound like a monster. 😨
@@Puerile.you have sensitive ears cause the 7hz Zeros aren’t loud at all
I wish someone compares utws5 with btr17 in bt mode ofc
Is thx amps really make a difference w/o desktop mode ofc
The BTR17 still has better detail, separation, and clarity. It definitely makes a difference, in my opinion.
Unfortunately these are still too expensive for me, just bought the trn bt20 pro to pair with Zero Reds and Magicone. Hope it works well.
Works great on my Alba
Happy to say the BT20 works really well for my Zero Reds. Already loud at 35% volume for my regular listening.
@@dominiceita2682 🙏
Good one
Got the TRN BT30 Pro this 11/11
Even thought at this point I only have a Titan S,it will be good for future iems,hope the 42mw a 16Ω power from his amp can help more.
@@lordlopes7777Sorry to tell you this, friend, but I have both and the BT30 Pro is complete crap, the connection is much worse than the BT20 Pro, when I clean my apartment I leave it in the center of the house and I can go anywhere without it cutting out, I can't do even close to that with the BT30, sometimes I go to the gym with it and it cuts out when I change the water bottle from hand to hand or when I move my backpack and, I don't know, for me the BT30 Pro takes a little bit of bass out of the headphones, something that doesn't happen with the BT20 Pro, I have a friend who works with audio and analyzing with the Zero Red and T10 he said with the cable the headphones would be about 100%, with the BT 20 Pro about 97% and with the BT30 Pro about 95%. Regarding amplification, it makes almost no difference, the difference in volume between both on my cell phone is only one level and I can use the T10 on both, leaving 1 volume level on the BT20 Pro and 2 on the BT30 pro. It's simply not worth getting the BT20.
I've the old version. My only complaint is that the case doesn't support bigger iem, and most of my iem are chonky.
I have the UTWS3 for a while, use LS S12 with it. My M Kato does not stay in it like yours do. The sound is not so good, misses the bass and the app is not good. Glad yours are good.
Yes, I have the utws3 and 5 as well, very good the utws5.
Please do a review of the Fiio jm21. On paper it looks very interesting especially considering the price.
I will check it out.
Yeah im waiting for as well, it has a similar price to the m300.
The older gen had the problem of awkward connectivity. What about these?
I think they’ve fixed that. I haven’t had any connectivity issues. Everything’s been pretty solid.
They should sell the earhook attachments separately, so one can use BOTH kinds of connectors, just as TRN and KZ does.
KZ doesn't do this
Only TRN and Ifi does.
Buy the MMCX version and get a pair of MMCX to 2-pin adapters and you're only out about $10, and you're 2-pin IEMs can swivel now.
@@danielhenderson8316 Got to make sure you get good quality adaptors as I've rendered my Letshuoer S12 useless as one of the pins broke off inside.
I bought the previous version n I’ve had many problems with it, issues with connecting to my phone, one side would just drop out of connection.
I’ve updated firmware and problems still persist.
Wireless charging is not an advantage. Contact points are always gold plated, which doesn't rust, and by using wireless charging you unnecessarily add weight to them.
It’s an advantage to the point they don’t turn on by themselves and drain the battery due to contact being broken
For me, it's an advantage because it's stable and doesn’t keep connecting or disconnecting inside the case.
@@Gizaudio tbh it ain’t even stable , the device itself disconnects and has to be forgotten and re-paired and you lose custom EQ’s and it has a god awful battery life
@@Gizaudio I honestly think it’s cause of the app itself , it’s always been buggy even during the last gen
@@BlasTicity This is with the 2025 version?
try it with TINHIFI P1 and Sony ie-Z1R
There doesn't appear to be a spec bump over the original as far as I can see.
LDAC and Snapdragon sound.
What's the battery like? How does it compare to the btr13 or 15?
It lasts 8 hours, but with LDAC, I was able to use it for over 4 hours straight without charging and still had battery left.
Don't they fit in the case with eartips on? Cause I saw you had yours removed...
Yeah, they fit perfectly and have plenty of space for larger IEMs and eartips, with room to spare. I just took them out because I was using a different pair of IEMs with it.
@@Gizaudio oh ok thanks for the reply.
Why your IEM not having ear tips, did they not fit the case ?
No, they fit with plenty of space to spare. I just stick to one pair of ear tips for consistency, and I was using them on another IEM.
Always one of main concern, do you have anxiety knowing that the battery is next to your ear?
Every wireless ear buds has built in battery. It's not powerful to explode in your ear.
So it is sweat proof, okay, but which IEM can I use it with, which will be sweatproof too? As I know, IEMs are not sweat/water proof. I want to use this for the gym, but I'm afraid I will destroy my IEM with sweat or rain if I need to go outdoors.
I have TRN 20xs and 20pro, and the two major cons for them are
1. You cant fit bulkier iems with tips in the cases, they wont connect to charge
2. The metal charge points are really fidgety to get to connect, and often loose connection to the case and automagically connects to my phone. Very annoying. Also they corrode and needs cleaning often.
If they fixed this they would be awesome products at a fair price.
Fiio "fixed" the charging problem at least, but waaaay to expensive for me.
Yeah, I think they’ve addressed those two issues.
Hey,how often do the TRN ones corrode?
@@lordlopes7777 like... Every other week I need to clean them, but I sweat a lot.
do NOT get the 2 pin version. I've bought them twice and the pins break/bend e a s i l y and once they do, your entire set is rendered useless 😑.
Just get the mmcx version and buy an adapter, much better and longer lasting option 👌🏻
i bought these but when i enable the ambient mode i get cracking and buzzing sounds out of the right side, is this normal?
No.
I do love these things, but the carrying case is not quite deep enough for some iem+tip combos. Oracle+Spinfit for example, juuust about closes, if they're rotated perfectly inside. Hype series doesn't fit at all. Nevermind any more outlandish shapes :D
Get the mmcx version, use a straight 2 pin adapter, and swivel the iem so the nozzle is facing the center of the charging case. Fits my Hype 10 and monarch mk3 no problem.
@@Lead_Foot incredible intel. Of course I got an mmcx to 2pin from Fiio, and the adapter-to-iem connection is pretty loose on one side, so it may fall off in the case. Works well enough though lmao
How good is the ambient mode? Good enough so I can hear someone talking to me while listening to music?
It’s pretty good, even better than some TWS options. There's a specific volume for the ambient mode that lets you turn up the surrounding sounds. At regular volume, it kind of feels like you're wearing open-back headphones. If you want to hear people talking while still listening to music, just bump up the ambient mode volume a bit in the FiiO app.
Can also look at the Shure TW2s, not cheap but perhaps a contender.
I've got both. The Shure doesn't support Multipoint Bluetooth, it's EQ is a little more of a pain to use, the charging case is larger, and they don't drive the IEMs anywhere near as well, loud, or with higher end codecs (Even if you select the SE215 like everyone recommends).
Did you ever try the original utws5? I'm wondering if there is any point on upgrading from them
I've never tried the original UTWS5.
Sound wise, they're the same except for LDAC is officially licensed. These are more stable and they don't have the charging issues the older model had.
@@danielhenderson8316 they weren't officially licensed? Is that why it's listed as experimental
Is the LDAC connection stable or any drop of connection?
LDAC on the UTWS5 is totally unusable for me with my PC and Galaxy Tab S9. It breaks up into garbled noise after a few minutes and never recovers until I power cycle them. LDAC is only stable with my Rog phone 7 which supports snapdragon sound. Snapdragon sound enables qualcomm's high speed link for up to 1100kbps of bandwidth if I'm remembering correctly.
I'll just share my experience, and I hope others will chime in with theirs too. I have a Samsung phone that doesn't support Snapdragon Sound. The LDAC connection is stable and solid. It doesn't drop, even when using EQ, and stays connected up to 10 meters. Hopefully, others can share their experiences as well.
@@Lead_Foot If you're using Snapdragon Sound, then the highest they'll go is aptX Adaptive. They don't have the chipset to accept aptX Lossless.
As far as LDAC, you can go to Developer Settings on your Android and select if you prefer stability or max fidelity if your phone is having issues with LDAC playback.
how is BT connectivity? i know other brands who sell a similar product are known for having BT connectivity issues and hope you could tell us if it dropped out a lot or had any issues pairing
I have the v2 and connectivity is good for the most part. Connected to a Pixel 8 Pro via Aptx.ost pf the time the connecting is aolid with no issues, sometimes in crowded spaces where i imagine a lot of people are also connecting via bluetooth it will drop out a bit. Weirdly when i cross my arms and its covered by my arm it will occasionally drop but other than those scenarios I have no complaints. If i leave it on my work desk and go for a walk to the kitchen which is a near line of sight thing, it will hold the connection with no issues. If I go in the opposite direction and around the corner then it will lose the connection eventually but thats all within specs for bluetooth.
Does PEQ include shelf filters?
Yes
Yes.
So this is Fiio's answer to Ifi's Go Pods.
Interesting.
I wonder which one is more durable.
Would rather not need an app to use though.
You just need the app to enable LDAC, and to change the filters or use the EQ.
@@Gizaudiogood to know!
Just the act of putting the ifi go pods into the charging case for the first time was enough to crack the plastic housing of the earhooks on both my units.
does it suits truthear red zero?
I haven’t tried it with the Red specifically, but if it uses a regular 2-pin, it should work.
@@Gizaudio Slight reccessed 2 pin just like kadenz
LDAC is disabled by default and it pretty much is unusable if you don't have snapdragon sound, which almost no phones support. It starts breaking up a ton within minutes. I live out in the middle of nowhere but I do have overly strong wifi APs so I have a moderate amount of RF interference.
Then if you have snapdragon sound like I do, there's no point in using LDAC because snapdragon sound enables the higher 860Kbps bitrate for aptX adaptive giving about the same quality as LDAC but lower latency.
My phone doesn't support Snapdragon Sound, but I enabled LDAC and it worked. I'm not sure if that will be the case for everyone, though.
@@GizaudioI tested using LDAC today with my Rog phone 7 with snapdragon sound and it works well even when forcing the 990kbps bitrate. The 5 other devices I've tried with it have signal integrity issues that make it unusable.
What about LHDC with snapdragon sound?
@@gosukelee5 I haven’t tried it, and I’m not sure if my phone supports it. How does it compare to LDAC?
@@Gizaudio yeah LHDC supposed to be 900kbps at it's height, 90 Lower than LDAC more stable than LDAC especially on the UTWS5 so that paired with snapdragon sound I'm guessing it hits that 900kbps or more without the problem of cutting out. the LHDC LL (aka LLAC) would probably be the best choice instead of the APTX LL (352kbps) if it was available on the UTWS5 in since it starts at 400kbps to 600kbps so if aptx ll can go up to 800+kbps then LHDC LL goes to 900+kbps with snapdragon paired with the great latency sounds like perfection.
But yeah besides the waffling utws5 has regular LHDC so this is what I'd use, since it's 900kbps... I expect the SDsound to push it there or further
Wired still better? I'd take a 20% hit for the convenience.
I have the older version of these. Even if the new version fixes all the issues, it would still not be worth it… Buying that product made me realize the whole point of IEMs for me is the beauty of appreciating the product. If I want convenience, I’ll get my AirPods and go for a run. But yes oh boy I love my IEMs for lounging and working.
Swapping between the Fiio Bluetooth adapter and the cable… idk… it was annoying, unless you have a pair you ALWAYS use as a bluetooth pair, I would not recommend it. But if you have one ~300usd relaxing pair to use while cooking or walking around the house, maybe go for it.
damnit. just bought a pair of the older version
is this a new guy? his voice aint familiar?
Hey man, im checking out some gaming equipment and i have some questions.
Im tempted to buy the xenna mangird tea pro. But im also not sure if i should just buy the kiwi ears ke4/tanchjim origin
I also dont know if i sould just get a gaming headset instead, like the audeze maxwell or hyper cloud 2.
Its purely for gaming, (with music in the backround)
Id love to see what you would recomend.
Gaming headsets like the Maxwell feel different since they’re full headphones, which makes them more immersive, plus they come with a mic. The Maxwell is wireless too. IEMs usually give you better isolation, but some gaming headphones have active noise cancellation now, so it really comes down to what you prefer.
Tbh,you don't need to spend too much for it,get something like NiceHCK F1 Pro,the Kinera Gramr cable and you already good for gaming,if you want a Headphone,the Hifiman HE400SE,a mic cable or external mic and a good dac already does the job.
@@lordlopes7777 I see what you mean, but do you think I should buy the cable individually? Aka the miners grant cable?
@@lordlopes7777 autocorrect😅 I mean to ask if you think I should buy a IEM cable individually, the kinera gramr cable
@@mr.circus1648
If you already have a good iem,an iem cable with a boom mic like the Kinera Gramr is a must you're gaming.
And yes is individual.
can u tell me how can i use on pc what i need for best quality of sound? im gonna use with fa19
Buy a creative bt-w6 transmitter to get snapdragon sound and aptX adaptive support on a PC. Alternative a2dp driver can add ldac support to windows but ldac on the UTWS5 is not good.
@@Lead_Foot thanks man so if i buy btr17 doesnt help me for pc and utws5 combine ?
You’ll need a Bluetooth transmitter adapter with LDAC or Snapdragon Sound for the best sound quality. It’ll work without them if your PC has Bluetooth, but it’ll definitely sound better with LDAC or Snapdragon sound. The BTR17 is great, but it won’t help in this case since it's a receiver, not a transmitter.
@@Gizaudio UGREEN USB C aptX 5.3 Bluetooth would help .?
@@bourjuva That should work perfectly. If you can find something similar that supports LDAC, that would be the best option for maximizing sound quality. However, I haven’t come across anything like that with LDAC support.
Been using these for about three years now instead of cables. Good to see you have caught up. 😝
i think its not pairing same time phone and pc
So this is the 2025 version? Still only bt 5.2? Wish I found this solution earlier than wasting money on tw earbuds that eventually die. And always disappointed with the sound.
Volume has been the trouble i meet on others i tested, it has been to low... So this sounds good
they are too expensive. Just buy a Fiio BTR11 with a short IEM cable.
Unlike the bt dac amps, these turn your IEMs into actual tws.
Way too expensive. Plus I use Iems to get away from bluetooth sound. They are huge and ugly. Way too much.
omg, 150+ $... no LC3... cheap DAC... why Fiio make this?
It's more powerful than any of the other tws adapters
@@HelixsoulX more powerfull... i am not shure about that. Just look moondrop EVO (90$) with same Aptx Adaptive and better DAC ESS Sabre
@@HelixsoulX i am not shure about that. Just look on Moondrop EVO (89$) - same low latency AptX Adaptive and better DAC ESS Sabre