how does it compare with BTR7? for me the BTR7 is quite an amazing device in terms of sound performance, so I think I won't need the BRT15, but I'd be happy to see smaller and cheaper devices reaching a similar level of quality - thanks for the video !
I did a brief comparison in the video. In short, BTR15 is close to BTR7, but latter is still better due to more advanced amp. I think we'll see BTR17 in some not distant future
I don't think I'm unique in this aspect, but it's definitely not a reasonable thing to do in real life :) I have one smarthpone, and I use it as a camera. But I have a bunch of different Android DAPs, so the rest is straightforward :)
Awesome review as always! For my HD 660s2 should i get btr15 or fiio ka13 or do you have any other better recommendations? Keep in mind, i would choose usb mode most of the times in btr15 anyway.
it depends, as there are tons of different dongle DACs. but in general, BTR15 is pretty competitive as it has own battery that in some cases gives better control
@@amanieux better control - it's a sound feature. But in general, we can't compare with DACs in general, as there are some that will be better, some won't
Nicely Done. Quick question about bluetooth connectivity. I want to watch late night movies via the tv that has bluetooth AptX. Does this btr15 able to connect to any tv via bluetooth and transmit AptX with a wired iem connected to the BTR15 ? Thanks.
I’m looking at these and the Shanling UP4. Is there a discernible advantage to picking one over the other or is there just small differences that make it a matter of preference?
No, It does not support in line control. and one more thing, mic on the BTR15 only works with Bluetooth connection. If you connect it by using USB C, Mic won't work.
ААА! У меня русский и английский в голове сливаются, я забываю при просмотре на каком языке ролик! Это огонь! :)) И заметил что с этой подачей воспринимается для русскоязычного человека проще и понятнее :) Это однозначные лайкосы и сабскрибуля!
@@PortaFi but, that means that I can use Apple Music on my iPhone to reproduce lossless songs (24bits/192kHz) with the Bluetooth and by cable, with the BTR15 added using AAC codec? Or how it works in this case to reproduce lossless music on iPhone? Thanks for your response
No, that doesn't mean that. First, we need to distinguish Bluetooth codecs and codecs used for files. AAC is used for both, while ALAC (or FLAC, WMA, etc.) used for files only. Bluetooth codecs are unpacked on the device side, so it need support for particular codecs to use them. While in case of file codec, it will be unpacked by source's (telephone's) processor and then transmitted to BTR15 as PCM signal over USB or will be packed by Bluetooth chip to one of Bluetooth codecs to transmit wirelessly. So, BTR15 will support any file codec that iPhone can understand. In case of USB connection it will be transferred as is without quality loss. In case of BT there will be some loss
I won't say that there is a big difference in sound to make choice based on that. KA13 is slightly better, but in this case it's safe to choice based on your requiremets. Because both models have pros and cons in terms of usage
Friend, tell me some headphones or a player with physical keys to rewind tracks 10 seconds forward or backward. and not just switching tracks forward back, do such things even exist?
Unfortunately, I don't know such ready-made solutions, but I suspect that some android apps can do keys remapping for that. But I'm not sure. I'd really recommend you to ask on Head-Fi.org, it's a big forum, and people there can provide much more practical answer :)
So this update to the BTR5 work with it's QE on pc now? When i found out on the BTR5, i could QE it and then it would not work on PC i did not try it at all.
I hate this update. They should have just ditched the design. Even though it's smallest in its category. The battery will get puffed up in a year or two if you use it daily with balanced (max a year & half). & once it does you'll have to solder a new battery as it's not even using a plug & glue those glass panels if they aren't already cracked. Better go for slightly larger devices with much bigger battery size even if on paper their battery life is same. For example muze m4. Also hate the single type c especially as fiio can't design a ui that works as charging will be turned off automatically when it's on & to turn charging on you'll have to try your luck with double pressing the side button to get into settings. 😂
I used a btr5 daily for about three years, I didn't do anything to keep the battery in good condition, I haven't had any battery problems and it'ls still in good condition, I have other similar devices and have not experienced any battery issues. Charging does not switch off when on.
