Thanks, had no idea about Android resampling. And it looks like 256kbps AAC is only for their Web player, very high on mobile/desktop app being "equivalent to approximately 320kbit/s," seeming to mean Ogg Vorbis. No big deal to me either way, but between your experience and what I've read...

Yep, love the HD58X with the Q5K. Edit: Changing the phrasing of the question. Does anybody have experience going from using the Q5K over Bluetooth on Android (LDAC) to using it over Bluetooth on iPhone (AAC)? I understand that Android doesn't implement AAC as well as iPhone, so testing between...

Gotcha, thanks for the explanation. Yeah wow, going Harman target for that range with Crinacle for the rest definitely kicks up the bass a notch. Will have to go back and forth for awhile comparing it with Crinacle's standard EQ, but I'll at least be using this EQ situationally.

Tried the Harman EQ for the FiiO FH3 and felt it was doing way too much with the highs. Just noticed an auto EQ preset tab (how long has this been there?) and found a preset for the FH3 (crinacle) and have to say it's greatly improving the sound for me. Creates better vocal separation without...

Had to come back and thank you for this. I was already happy with my HD58Xs on the Q5K and found it to be an improvement over the ES100, but the Harman response EQ has taken the sound to a whole new level. I've done a bit of comparing using flat EQ with the same preamp to get a good volume...

Eh, I mentioned at the end of my post that if I do this it pauses the music then resumes again. Not a huge deal ultimately as I'm not switching often and if I do I'd drop the volume like crazy first, especially if going from cans to IEMs. But yeah I'll probably post about it on their forum...

Reading the last few pages about tips, I think this post is good to check out for more detail about the FiiO tips. It includes specs and the thought process behind the design and what they intend to accomplish. It's a post from three years ago promoting their tips for the FiiO F9 Pro, but from...

So I didn't know IEMs could be this good, wow. Feel like I've been wasting my time with the cheaper brands that deliver high performance value relative to the cost (I still feel like they are great values for the cost in the 30-50 range and don't want to speak poorly of the specific brands)...

Why does the 5K resume music playback when disconnecting a headphone? I intentionally pause music when taking one out and when I plug another one in music is already playing. So watching Spotify sure enough, if playback is paused and I disconnect the headphone (balanced) the playback is...

Yeah using performance and normal. I manually set to 990 kbps LDAC in dev options but it doesn't seem to make much difference from best effort (looking at bitrate in the app it fluctuates between 420ish and 990, typically floating around 660). Yeah I'll give it a few cycles before making any...

Anybody messed around with standard vs performance mode using IEMs? Wondering if there's any significant benefit for others and how much battery trade-off there is. Been using performance and feel like I'm getting far worse battery from my little bit of usage so far compared to what others...

Yup, thanks for the response, though that's exactly what I was saying I found right after I posted that I couldn't get LDAC working (via edit). I'll edit the post again to make it more clear, but thanks again for the response.

Just got this this thing and only listened to a couple songs on low volume with the default aptX codec with CCA C12 but I can already tell this is going to be better than my ES100. So a couple issues I'm hoping someone can help with: 1) Whenever the 5K reboots (after for instance deselecting a...

@Slater @rkw He got it working guys, thanks! I was just being an idiot as I've owned the thing for over a year and wasn't thinking to put it into pairing mode. I literally just turned it on and searched for it through the app. He made it discoverable, paired it with his phone, installed the...

Will have him try that later, thanks.

Just tried connecting this to my cousin's iPhone SE, and it's connecting but without audio streaming capability. I can see it connected in the app, control the volume between the app and device, but music comes out of the phone speakers. I referred to the manual and it says if you see...

Thinking about getting these for my father. I've read that they're pretty comfortable, which is important in this decision. I'll probably get him a simple FiiO E10K to use with it on his computer (unless someone has a better suggestion for cheap), but I'm wondering how these would sound on an...

So glad this is finally happening and can't wait to start reading feedback on the device!

Thanks to all who responded. While it's pretty clear to take verbatim I just wanted to make sure I wasn't damaging anything by listening at a high volume on 2X, one that I might not consider excessive, but it seems I should be fine.

How much caution should I put into the warning given when trying 2X voltage on balanced? It mentions possibly damaging the ES100 and headphones if I "accidentally increase the volume excessively." I'm not sure what constitutes excessive volume increase. It says this should only be used for...

Appreciate the help. I've dealt with several pairs of KZ (ZS5, ZS6, ZSR), but I feel like the upgrade cable always made it clear which was left and right. Here I really had no idea which was left or right. Now I realize you can tell left from right by the shape of the connector.

Just wanted to say that thanks to your photo I was able to figure out how to properly connect the cables. Did not want to play the guessing game so was glad to find your photo! Excited to try the C12s out with this KB Ear upgrade cable!

$135 right now on Drop. Becoming harder to not pull the trigger and get them.

To be honest I might eventually just get the ZSX as well. Even when I don't have Chi-Fi IEMs planned for purchase I never mind buying them because it feels like I'm getting great value. Like even if I am actively trying not to spend money I never feel bad buying a pair because it is such a...

With all the amazing things I've read about the C12 I'm surprised this thread isn't as active as the KZ one. Kind of shocked 19 days went by without a post. Anyway, you guys have convinced me to give these a whirl over the KZ ZSX's. Can't wait until they arrive along with my 2.5mm cable!