[FooFighter]

Hi folks,

I was fallowing this thread when it was only 20 pages long and you got so far ahead...Now when the hype is gone a bit can someone give me an update if L&P W2 has EMI noise using it with iphone ? Most importantly how does it compares to dongle king S1 ?

As I am lately listening to Android phone I can say there's still EMI also on W2 when changing transmitter masts e.g
Before giving perse answers to which dongle is better you should write what you want to pair it with, are you listening to Tidal MQA, prefer reference dry or darker wet signature?

 

[Babayagga]

As I am lately listening to Android phone I can say there's still EMI also on W2 when changing transmitter masts e.g
Before giving perse answers to which dongle is better you should write what you want to pair it with, are you listening to Tidal MQA, prefer reference dry or darker wet signature?

I only get EMI when I try to use the OTG adapter that places the W2 on the back of the phone like pictured below. When I use the stock cable, I never have EMI issues.

 

[FooFighter]

I only get EMI when I try to use the OTG adapter that places the W2 on the back of the phone like pictured below. When I use the stock cable, I never have EMI issues.

interesting, so after all the discussion we had about the minor quality of the stock cable connectors they might still have an advantage about shielding EMI?
a pity that my 180 degree aliexpress connector is broken right from the start, would also like to have your setup...

 

[hakunamakaka]

As I am lately listening to Android phone I can say there's still EMI also on W2 when changing transmitter masts e.g
Before giving perse answers to which dongle is better you should write what you want to pair it with, are you listening to Tidal MQA, prefer reference dry or darker wet signature?

I prefer darker and more laid back signature for such dongles. For me S1 with AKM chip was a huge step up from dongles like DFR, but if EMI noise is present there that's a deal breaker for me :/

 

[Babayagga]

I prefer darker and more laid back signature for such dongles. For me S1 with AKM chip was a huge step up from dongles like DFR, but if EMI noise is present there that's a deal breaker for me :/

If you prefer a darker and more laid back signature, then the W2 is not for you. Clear, powerful, ethereal, spacious, natural, all explain the W2, but not dark or laid back. An AKM chip may be better suited for that signature.

 

[FooFighter]

If you prefer a darker and more laid back signature, then the W2 is not for you. Clear, powerful, ethereal, spacious, natural, all explain the W2, but not dark or laid back. An AKM chip may be better suited for that signature.

I 2nd this post

 

[rwelles]

Hi folks,

I was fallowing this thread when it was only 20 pages long and you got so far ahead...Now when the hype is gone a bit can someone give me an update if L&P W2 has EMI noise using it with iphone ? Most importantly how does it compares to dongle king S1 ?

I'm using the W2 with an iPhone 11. If the W2 is attached (or very, very close) to the back of the iPhone, there is EMI. If it is hanging down by the cable, then there is absolutely no EMI. However, this is impossible with the included cable. I got the straight Penon lightning>USB-C cable. That is a very solid cable. I have not had a single disconnect since getting it. There's a link to it in my earlier post. I've not heard the S1, so opinion on that comparison. hth.

 

[becauseim]

Please listen to a piece of music at 4:05 "...for the trouble" with high-impedance headphones at high volume and the balanced connection.
Do you hear unacceptable distortion on the W2? Similar to digital noise. I notice them already at 96% HG volume with 32 ohm IEM

 

[Babayagga]

Please listen to a piece of music at 4:05 "...for the trouble" with high-impedance headphones at high volume.
Do you hear unacceptable distortion on the W2? Similar to digital noise. I notice them already at 96% HG volume with 32 ohm IEM

OR perhaps it's a problem with the recording, especially seeing as its source is YouTube and not a hifi source. Also, this dongle has been measured and has zero issues with distortion, so it's either the music source or your headphones that are being overpowered.

 

[becauseim]

OR perhaps it's a problem with the recording, especially seeing as its source is YouTube and not a hifi source. Also, this dongle has been measured and has zero issues with distortion, so it's either the music source or your headphones that are being overpowered.

with E1DA on the same IEMs there is no such noticeable distortion.

 

[Babayagga]

with E1DA on the same IEMs there is no such noticeable distortion.

Have you already done the firmware update?

 

[becauseim]

Have you already done the firmware update?

v1021

 

[Babayagga]

Please listen to a piece of music at 4:05 "...for the trouble" with high-impedance headphones at high volume.
Do you hear unacceptable distortion on the W2? Similar to digital noise. I notice them already at 96% HG volume with 32 ohm IEM

@bluestorm1992, faulty unit or something to bring to LP's attention? It's the first I've heard of this issue and doesn't occur with my unit.

 

[bluestorm1992]

@bluestorm1992, faulty unit or something to bring to LP's attention? It's the first I've heard of this issue and doesn't occur with my unit.

Possibly. @becauseim Can you contact your dealer?

 

[becauseim]

Possibly. @becauseim Can you contact your dealer?

AliExpress. I don't think he's going to help me in any way.

You don't have clipping when listening to a piece of music on the word "trouble" ?