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- D/A-Wandler der Extraklasse² – Dual-DAC AKM AK4377A sorgt für besten Klang
- Bluetooth 5.0 an Bord – Erstklassige und störfreie Übertragung garantiert
- Gehorcht aufs Wort – Unterstützt alle gängigen Assistenten am Smartphone
- Ein echter Cliffhanger – Intelligenter Clip im Lieferumfang
Symmetrisch oder unsymmetrisch? – Klingt in jedem Fall hervorragend
Ob symmetrische Klinke (2,5 Millimeter) oder der klassische 3,5 mm Klinkenanschluss, beide klingen hervorragend und profitieren von der exzellenten technischen Basis des FiiO BTR3K. Aber der symmetrische Ausgang hat doch handfeste Vorteile.
Nicht nur, dass durch die Kanaltrennung Störungen untereinander so gut wie ausgeschlossen sind und Musik vor einem „schwarzen Hintergrund“ stattfindet, Sie profitieren auch noch von deutlich mehr Strom am Ausgang. So laufen auch kritische und schwierig anzutreibende Kopfhörer zur Höchstform auf und Sie schöpfen deren volles Potenzial aus.
Zwei D/A-Wandler für ein Ergebnis – Exzellenten Klang
Symmetrische Schaltungskonzepte setzen, um die maximale Kanaltrennung zu ermöglichen, auch entsprechende Digital-/Analog-Wandler voraus. Einen für jeden Kanal.
Das schöne am FiiO BTR3K: Es kommen nicht nur „irgendwelche“ DAC-Chips zum Einsatz, sondern der AK4377A vom Spezialisten AKM, die für eine erstklassige Klangqualität bei der Wandlung von Musik über Bluetooth oder den PC garantieren.
Ein echter Bluetooth-Alleskönner – Mit aptX HD, aptX LL, LDAC und mehr
Bluetooth hat sich von einem reinen Datenübertragungsprotokoll zu einem ernstzunehmenden Gegner für die klassische Verkabelung gemausert. Sinnbildich dafür steht die Integration von Bluetooth 5.0 in den FiiO BTR3K. Störfreie Übertragung auch in Umgebungen mit vielen gleichzeitig aktiven Funkquellen (beispielsweise dem Bus, der U-Bahn oder der Innenstadt) und hohe Übertragungsqualität dank aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, LDAC, AAC, und natürlich auch SBC.
Hier findet jedes Gerät Anschluss und kann sein Bestes geben.
Telefonieren und kommandieren – Hier wird Ihnen zugehört
Wenn Sie den FiiO BTR3K schon mit Ihrem Smartphone per Bluetooth verbinden und sich dann einen Kopfhörer ins Ohr (oder auf den Kopf) setzen, was läge dann näher, als auch gleich darüber zu telefonieren und den Sprachassistenten (Google Assistant/ Apple Siri/ Samsung Bixby/ Huawei HiAssistant) in Ihrem Smartphone zu nutzen? Die Frage haben wir uns auch gestellt – und dann die Assistenten + entsprechendes Mikrofon integriert.
Aber „einfach nur“ Mikrofon war uns zu wenig. Gerade wenn Sie unterwegs sind und über den FiiO BTR3K telefonieren, werden Sie eine weitere Funktion zu schätzen und zu lieben wissen: cVc Noise Cancellation von Qualcomm. Das Mikrofon nimmt beim Telefonieren nicht nur Ihre Stimme auf, sondern auch die Umgebungsgeräusche um Sie herum – und sorgt dann dafür, dass Ihr Gegenüber Sie glasklar versteht. Ganz so, als ob Sie in Ruhe zu Hause wären.
Doppelt hält besser – Einfach zwei Geräte koppeln und bequem wechseln
Wenn Sie den FiiO BTR3K erstmal kennengelernt haben, werden Sie ihn überall mit hinnehmen und mit jedem Gerät koppeln, das Musik wiedergeben kann. Das kann neben Ihrem Smartphone auch Ihr Laptop sein.
Damit Sie jetzt nicht jedes Mal Bluetooth von einem Gerät zum anderen entkoppeln und koppeln müssen, merkt sich der BTR3K einfach beide Geräte und stellt praktisch auf Knopfdruck die Verbindung her. Ohne lästiges Paaren, Knöpfe drücken und hoffen, dass die Verbindung klappt.
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Gekauft habe ich den BTR3K um meinen Kopfhörer "Teufel Massive" auch zum Musikhören per Handy zu nutzen.
Die Lieferung war wie gewohnt schnell und gut. Skeptisch war ich allerdings nach dem auspacken, denn der BTR3K ist ein echter Winzling!
Also einschalten, Bluetoothkopplung absolut problemlos, Kopfhörer einstecken und Musik gestartet.
Ausser einem satten WOW kann ich dazu nichts weiter sagen (äh, schreiben)....
Da es von FiiO für dieses Gerät noch eine App gibt habe ich mir die noch fix installiert um noch ein wenig mehr herauskitzeln zu können.
FiiO-App gestartet, hat das Gerät direkt gefunden, allerdings funktionierte die Equalizerfunktion nicht, bzw. konnte ich diesen nicht aktivieren. Um diesen nutzen zu können müssen einige Codecs in der App deaktiviert werden, geht leider aus keiner Beschreibung hervor....
Der BTR3K verfügt über ein Mikrofon, man kann also auch damit telefonieren.
Da das Gerät wirklich sehr klein ist sind natürlich auch die "Bedienelemente" wie z. Bsp. die Lautstärkewippe für größere Hände / Finger nicht ganz so optimal, das hat mich schon ziemlich gestört.
Zum Vergleich habe ich mir dann mal den Neoteck (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08FQZT1F9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) bestellt.
Dieses Gerät ist genauso Klasse, nur für meine "dicken Finger" besser geeignet - und zusätzlich kann ich meinen MP3-Player auch noch per Kabel verbinden.
Die Bluetooth-Reichweite des Neoteck ist eher "kurz" gehalten: Von der Couch in die Küche (ca. 5 m) hat zum Verbindungsabbruch geführt. Musikhörend durch die Wohnung wandern scheint also damit nicht möglich zu sein (den BTR3K habe ich diesbezüglich nicht getestet).
Festgestellt habe ich auch, das der Bass beim Neoteck "bässer" kommt,, dieser Punkt spielt meinem Teufel Massive voll in die Karten! Auch der Lautstärkeregler zum drehen gefällt mir besser.
Nach reiflicher und langer Überlegung habe ich mich dann doch für den Neoteck entschieden, wobei das
entscheidende Kriterium tatsächlich die Größe war.
Auf jeden Fall kann ich aber guten Gewissens eine klare Kaufempfehlung für den BTR3K von Fiio aussprechen - das gilt allerdings auch für den Neoteck.
So my idea was to pair a bluetooth headphones to either of my Sony Android TV and i am happy to report that it works wonders! To give you an idea, the codec used by Sony Android TV is SBC and altought the Fiio app does not list the SBC codec it does work with it.
The sound quality is absolutely gorgeus and defined with the SBC codec, let alone with APTX HD or LDAC which i hven't tried. So, as it is with the SBC codec i am already fully satisfied, and for a fraction of the cost of the ATH-M50x BT.
I am using the Fiio BRT5 with the ATH-M40x and the ATH-M70x and both are 38db and work flawessly, there is a lot of volume to go around. I did not think such a solution was possible and was a bit skeptical at first, but it just works wonders and i would recommend this to anyone looking for a BT headphone solution. I mean, you can use this with open back headphones as well how neat is that? As far as i know there are none or close to none opened back headphones with BT.
Noise is null with my 38db Headphones. It's just as the headphones were disconnected, it's that good.
The range is good enough for my needs, but if you pass a concrete wall it does start stuttering. But the range is not the main purpose of this Fiio product you have other products for that.
It's just a nice polish look quality feel, i believe the glass is gorilla glass but i am not sure.
There may be some parts that are more prone to dust setling but this is not a issue at all.
I did not find that fingerprints mark were a big deal as some reviews were pointing out, maybe they just have greez fingers.
As for the latency experience it's top notch. i mean, while testing on both Android TV i found that in my most recent TV there is no sync issues while in the other there appears to be a small latency there, noticeable while movie watching,
But my main Sony Android TV appears to be completely latency free, even with the SBC codec. I tried to deselect all codecs from the app and leave just the Aptx LL ( low latency ) but for some reason it always revert to SBC. I guess it's the only one compatible with the TV.
I found strange to have 3 different elatency experiences on 3 different Sony Android TV's but i guess the most recent one ( X900F series ) may be delaying the image frame to compensate for the audio delay. It's jut perfect there.
Battery life, i don't think the "playback up to 50 hour" is correct though, maybe with a specific codec and a very low volume that can be true, but i really doubt it..
If there is room for improvment probably i would just say battery life.
All in all, happy camper!
Great product.
I have turned on low power mode in the app (absolutely no difference in sound or volume) and turned off the LED display. And with those settings it survived a 6h train ride while still having ~40% battery left.
My only gripe is that the battery only updates every 20% but that's really just nitpicking
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With the iPhone 7 being my primary device, I gave some thought to using a lightning connector device prior to considering other Bluetooth choices. The 1More Triple Driver was certainly at the top of the list but the price premium for the lightning version put it beyond the price range I was looking at. Another option was to go for a 3.5mm adapter and the i1 turned out to be the most prominent among the limited options available, but it didn't take much to understand that it didn't really offer a better value proposition compared to Apple's adapter. However, it was this visit to the Fiio site for the i1 that put me on course to the BTR1.
Unboxing:
The unboxing of the Fiio BTR1 can't be called much of an experience. Some like to play it cute with their packaging but that is not the case here. The only noticeable thing on the outer box is the presence of a 'scratch query' to check for authenticity. The headset itself is espoused within a cut-out in a foam block. The inner box placed beneath the headset has a small window which could have been put to clever use. Instead we just see a glimpse of the cheesy slogan 'Born for Music & Happy Since 2007' printed on top of the instruction manual. Besides the manual, the contents of the inner box are pretty sparse as it contains a warranty card along with a Micro USB cable and a lanyard. The Micro USB cable was enclosed in a rather cheap and thin zipper bag which reflects the fact that presentation isn't Fiio's strong suite.
Everything said, I prefer the contents to be minimal if it reflects on the price and that seems to be the case here. Including short-length earphones like Sony does with its headsets makes the device more usable out of the box but in the end, adds to the cost if you are someone who doesn't rely on cheap bundled earphones.
The device:
The BTR1 itself is mostly shroud in serrated aluminium alloy that feels great to hold. The size and weight of the device is great for its functionality and battery size. The multi-purpose front button as well as the volume buttons have a decent click to them. The 'A' button as it's called has a green LED at its centre that is activated whenever the "sound effect" is engaged. The bottom 1/5th of the device is completely plastic and this is most likely where the antenna is espoused. Just above the plastic section is a red/blue LED that is used to indicate various statuses as mentioned in the manual.
However, the big concern for me was that the device came with a loose, misaligned clip out of the box. Since it is the only thing pinning the device to my shirt, it is not something I was willing to compromise on. At the same time, it brings the quality control as well as the durability of the device in to question.
Codec support:
From an iPhone user's perspective, the important thing to note is that the BTR1 supports AAC. Hence, Apple Music files are played natively on the BTR1 without any re-encoding which is a huge plus as it avoids deterioration in audio quality. For Android users, aptX as well as aptX-LL support should come as a welcome relief, though of course aptX HD would have been much better. The device doesn't support the optional MP3 codec, so even those are converted to aptX on Android and I presume to AAC on iOS. On the desktop side, Windows 10 supports aptX and so does MacOS along with AAC. So, hopefully, there shouldn't be a need to fall back to SBC in most cases.
Sound quality:
We are entering a highly subjective area over here, but I am writing this as I hear it. The BTR1 is primarily for mobile devices, so it should drive most low impedance headphones well. Most of my listening for this review was done on the Sennheiser 598SE and it didn't really present much of a challenge.
BTR1 vs Apple 3.5mm adapter: Playing the same song back-to-back using the Apple adapter and the BTR1, the thing that strikes you immediately is how much louder and clearer the sound is on the BTR1 compared to the Apple adapter. The vocals are far more pronounced on the BTR1 and the instrument separation is eons better. There can be no doubt that the AK4376 DAC in the BTR1 is vastly superior to the DAC included in the Apple adapter. The other specs pertaining to the DAC like 384kHz/32-bit decoding, 40mW power output and 116dB SNR are impressive, but it suffices to say that the DAC is good for the price. Since this is my first Fiio device, I am not sure if they have a well-defined sound signature that they replicate in all their devices, but if I were to describe it, I would say it is quite flat and well balanced without much emphasis on the lower end.
Apple Music vs Spotify Premium: On the iPhone, for the same song, the difference between Apple Music and Spotify at extreme quality is immense. It is down to the fact that native playback of AAC is much better than the double lossy conversion of Ogg Vorbis to AAC. On Android, Spotify sounds much better than it does on iOS due to aptX but is still behind the native AAC playback from Apple Music.
AAC vs aptX: AAC-encoded streaming services and local files will undoubtedly offer the best "lossy" experience on the BTR1. For files in other lossy codecs, aptX playback is better than AAC. A true head-to-head comparison could be done by playing back lossless files using aptX and AAC, but that scenario is completely impractical as it would be better to not use the BTR1 at all in such a case.
Lastly, I should state that the "sound effect" activated with the double clicking of the 'A' button (indicated by the illumination of the green LED), while amusing, simply ruins any song you care about. It is a wasteful feature and if nothing else, the button sequence could have been put to better use.
Range:
Out of the box, rather than clipping it on, I started using the BTR1 firmly clasped in my palm. It was a rude surprise to immediately encounter stuttering even though the headset was less than a metre away from the phone. As it turns out, the BTR1 suffers from a case of "you are holding it wrong". A clenched fist is enough to nearly kill the signal on this device. In such a case the audio starts stuttering within 5 feet (1.5m) and is lost completely within 10 feet (3m).
However, a more practical scenario would be to clip the device on to the shirt and in such a case the device range seems fine as I was able to move up to 25 feet (~8m) before the audio started stuttering. Still, it doesn't really feel great to be limited in the manner one can use the device.
Battery Life:
I charged the BTR1 for a few minutes after taking it out of the box and before pairing it with my iPhone. The iOS battery widget showed the device at 100% after pairing and hence I disconnected the device from the charger, only to see it immediately go down to 80%. The BTR1 only supports 5 battery levels in 20% increments which may cause anxiety to some but is better than not having it at all.
Hence, I considered my testing to have started exactly at 80% battery level and it was about 6.5 hours later that the device died completely. However, about half an hour of that was spent with the device either switched off or in standby, so it would be safe to say that the playback time is somewhere between 7.5 to 8 hours, more than enough for everyday listening.
While I used the BTR1 only for a short time with my iPhone, I had it running till its battery ran out, paired to my Android phone. On checking the battery stats later, I observed that the battery drain with the BTR1 was quite noticeable. As you can see in the graph, the initial flattish curve is for device standby, the next steep slope is for web surfing followed by standby once again. It was just over the 50% mark that I started the playback on the BTR1 using Apple Music with the screen turned off and as you can see, the battery draw is quite significant. Thus, you might want to ensure that your phone is well charged prior to using the BTR1.
Charging the device takes about 2 hours which is decent but quite a lot for a battery size of 205mAh. This is because input current is limited to 0.5A, presumably to extend the battery life. The presence of Micro USB port in this case makes sense but Type-C with its reversibility would have been good to have.
Calling:
The microphone, located at the back of the device, does a good job of picking up the voice, but I didn't test it in a noisy environment. However, it is easy to make out that calling was not the priority for this device. This is evident from the way some of the controls have been implemented.
Double tapping the 'A' button is meant to reject calls but it activates the 'sound effect' as well and the same has to be deactivated when the music resumes. Incoming calls ring out on the phone as well as the headphones, but the headset volume controls don't silence the phone. Unlike the call-focused SBH54, the BTR1 doesn't have a vibrator or a screen, so if you have your phone ringer at low volume and don't have your headphones on, you are unlikely to realize that a call has come through. Also, while call disconnects from the phone result in immediate termination on the caller side, the ones initiated from the headset take at least 3-4 seconds to reflect on the caller's phone.
Volume controls:
Like all Bluetooth devices, the BTR1 has 15-step volume control. However, the host devices generally have higher levels of volume control; iOS has16 while Windows has 100. Hence, I am always curious to see how this discrepancy is handled.
The SBH54 simply does a double step at the very end while the BTR1 chooses to account for this by skipping from level 8 to 10. Since most of my listening is done at mid-volume levels, I find this arrangement to be very inconvenient. Sony's approach in the SBH54 makes a bit more sense since I rarely use the device at full volume and don't mind the jump from 14 to 16. However, I think a more practical approach would be to make this adjustment at the lower volume levels where the change is more imperceptible. Quite amusingly, on Windows, these 15 steps translate to the following volume levels which look to me as some sort of a point scoring system that MotoGP or F1 can put to use:
100 - 86 -73 - 62 - 52 - 44 - 37 - 30 - 24 - 19 - 15 - 11 - 8 - 5 - 2.
Also, I understand that long pressing of volume buttons to change tracks is a common feature in Android custom ROMs that has been replicated here but the adverse effect of this is that there is no quick way to turn the volume down when you need it. The volume response is quite slow and shifting 10 steps takes 5 seconds if not more. On the SBH54, I could keep the button pressed to accelerate the process, but here it will result only in more frustration with a change in track.
Latency:
I tried to record the latency between the tapping of the play button on the phone and the audio playing on the headset. Considering that my method was not the most precise and I used the iPhone for this test, the latency of over 200 ms is the worst-cast scenario. aptX should cut the latency down to below 200 ms but even then, it is not insignificant. While it is unlikely to affect listening or even watching sessions, it is bound to be critical for timing sensitive apps or games.
However, the BTR1 supports aptX-LL which can cut the latency down to less than 40ms, if your transmitting equipment supports it as well. This makes the device much more usable for gaming and video-watching purposes.
App Support:
I am accustomed to seeing Sony try and fail with their firmware updates, but I still appreciate the ability to receive updates. Although Fiio has an app for updating the firmware of Lightning devices, it doesn't detect devices over Bluetooth, at least not yet. Even then, I am not sure whether the BTR1 is capable of receiving OTA firmware updates. Since the BTR1 tries to do little compared to the SBH54, the firmware is quite stable. However, what I would have appreciated is the ability to remap the buttons. If that were the case, I would immediately remove the "sound effect" mapping and use it for a custom equalizer. If not, I would prefer using the 'A' button to change tracks and let the volume buttons be.
Price:
For many, this is a $50 device and things end there. However, the situation may vary as per the country you are in. I am glad that Fiio has an official presence in India and offers local warranty. Here, the BTR1 is priced at ₹3990 (~$61 as of Oct-end), though Fiio offers a 5% discount for a Facebook like. I had purchased it from Amazon where the product is being sold by the official importers - Origin Marketing. Also, Amazon offered a 5% cashback at the time of my purchase and the Amazon Pay balance I used was topped up during a 10% cashback period, bringing the price much closer to the equivalent of $50.
Conclusion:
At this price range, I would rate the device highly for its sound quality alone and deem it to be a logical replacement of Apple's headphone adapter. In fact, it is a great wireless solution in general for people wanting to use their own headphones. I would like to believe that the clip issue was a quality control one and the antenna signal issue can be mitigated by using the device as it is meant to be used, clipping it on to the shirt or trouser. Hence, that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this device.
On my part, I returned the device for the misaligned clip since that is not something that can be accepted out of the box. Also, I decided against getting a replacement for now, just to wait and see whether Fiio would be making minor revisions to take care of the niggling issues, especially if there is no way of updating the firmware. Considering that this device was released recently, I don't expect a 2nd generation device with revamped design and aptX HD support to be released any time soon. As it stands now, I rate the device a solid 7.5/10 and recommend it as the best $50 wireless solution.
Rezension aus Indien vom 2. November 2017
With the iPhone 7 being my primary device, I gave some thought to using a lightning connector device prior to considering other Bluetooth choices. The 1More Triple Driver was certainly at the top of the list but the price premium for the lightning version put it beyond the price range I was looking at. Another option was to go for a 3.5mm adapter and the i1 turned out to be the most prominent among the limited options available, but it didn't take much to understand that it didn't really offer a better value proposition compared to Apple's adapter. However, it was this visit to the Fiio site for the i1 that put me on course to the BTR1.
Unboxing:
The unboxing of the Fiio BTR1 can't be called much of an experience. Some like to play it cute with their packaging but that is not the case here. The only noticeable thing on the outer box is the presence of a 'scratch query' to check for authenticity. The headset itself is espoused within a cut-out in a foam block. The inner box placed beneath the headset has a small window which could have been put to clever use. Instead we just see a glimpse of the cheesy slogan 'Born for Music & Happy Since 2007' printed on top of the instruction manual. Besides the manual, the contents of the inner box are pretty sparse as it contains a warranty card along with a Micro USB cable and a lanyard. The Micro USB cable was enclosed in a rather cheap and thin zipper bag which reflects the fact that presentation isn't Fiio's strong suite.
Everything said, I prefer the contents to be minimal if it reflects on the price and that seems to be the case here. Including short-length earphones like Sony does with its headsets makes the device more usable out of the box but in the end, adds to the cost if you are someone who doesn't rely on cheap bundled earphones.
The device:
The BTR1 itself is mostly shroud in serrated aluminium alloy that feels great to hold. The size and weight of the device is great for its functionality and battery size. The multi-purpose front button as well as the volume buttons have a decent click to them. The 'A' button as it's called has a green LED at its centre that is activated whenever the "sound effect" is engaged. The bottom 1/5th of the device is completely plastic and this is most likely where the antenna is espoused. Just above the plastic section is a red/blue LED that is used to indicate various statuses as mentioned in the manual.
However, the big concern for me was that the device came with a loose, misaligned clip out of the box. Since it is the only thing pinning the device to my shirt, it is not something I was willing to compromise on. At the same time, it brings the quality control as well as the durability of the device in to question.
Codec support:
From an iPhone user's perspective, the important thing to note is that the BTR1 supports AAC. Hence, Apple Music files are played natively on the BTR1 without any re-encoding which is a huge plus as it avoids deterioration in audio quality. For Android users, aptX as well as aptX-LL support should come as a welcome relief, though of course aptX HD would have been much better. The device doesn't support the optional MP3 codec, so even those are converted to aptX on Android and I presume to AAC on iOS. On the desktop side, Windows 10 supports aptX and so does MacOS along with AAC. So, hopefully, there shouldn't be a need to fall back to SBC in most cases.
Sound quality:
We are entering a highly subjective area over here, but I am writing this as I hear it. The BTR1 is primarily for mobile devices, so it should drive most low impedance headphones well. Most of my listening for this review was done on the Sennheiser 598SE and it didn't really present much of a challenge.
BTR1 vs Apple 3.5mm adapter: Playing the same song back-to-back using the Apple adapter and the BTR1, the thing that strikes you immediately is how much louder and clearer the sound is on the BTR1 compared to the Apple adapter. The vocals are far more pronounced on the BTR1 and the instrument separation is eons better. There can be no doubt that the AK4376 DAC in the BTR1 is vastly superior to the DAC included in the Apple adapter. The other specs pertaining to the DAC like 384kHz/32-bit decoding, 40mW power output and 116dB SNR are impressive, but it suffices to say that the DAC is good for the price. Since this is my first Fiio device, I am not sure if they have a well-defined sound signature that they replicate in all their devices, but if I were to describe it, I would say it is quite flat and well balanced without much emphasis on the lower end.
Apple Music vs Spotify Premium: On the iPhone, for the same song, the difference between Apple Music and Spotify at extreme quality is immense. It is down to the fact that native playback of AAC is much better than the double lossy conversion of Ogg Vorbis to AAC. On Android, Spotify sounds much better than it does on iOS due to aptX but is still behind the native AAC playback from Apple Music.
AAC vs aptX: AAC-encoded streaming services and local files will undoubtedly offer the best "lossy" experience on the BTR1. For files in other lossy codecs, aptX playback is better than AAC. A true head-to-head comparison could be done by playing back lossless files using aptX and AAC, but that scenario is completely impractical as it would be better to not use the BTR1 at all in such a case.
Lastly, I should state that the "sound effect" activated with the double clicking of the 'A' button (indicated by the illumination of the green LED), while amusing, simply ruins any song you care about. It is a wasteful feature and if nothing else, the button sequence could have been put to better use.
Range:
Out of the box, rather than clipping it on, I started using the BTR1 firmly clasped in my palm. It was a rude surprise to immediately encounter stuttering even though the headset was less than a metre away from the phone. As it turns out, the BTR1 suffers from a case of "you are holding it wrong". A clenched fist is enough to nearly kill the signal on this device. In such a case the audio starts stuttering within 5 feet (1.5m) and is lost completely within 10 feet (3m).
However, a more practical scenario would be to clip the device on to the shirt and in such a case the device range seems fine as I was able to move up to 25 feet (~8m) before the audio started stuttering. Still, it doesn't really feel great to be limited in the manner one can use the device.
Battery Life:
I charged the BTR1 for a few minutes after taking it out of the box and before pairing it with my iPhone. The iOS battery widget showed the device at 100% after pairing and hence I disconnected the device from the charger, only to see it immediately go down to 80%. The BTR1 only supports 5 battery levels in 20% increments which may cause anxiety to some but is better than not having it at all.
Hence, I considered my testing to have started exactly at 80% battery level and it was about 6.5 hours later that the device died completely. However, about half an hour of that was spent with the device either switched off or in standby, so it would be safe to say that the playback time is somewhere between 7.5 to 8 hours, more than enough for everyday listening.
While I used the BTR1 only for a short time with my iPhone, I had it running till its battery ran out, paired to my Android phone. On checking the battery stats later, I observed that the battery drain with the BTR1 was quite noticeable. As you can see in the graph, the initial flattish curve is for device standby, the next steep slope is for web surfing followed by standby once again. It was just over the 50% mark that I started the playback on the BTR1 using Apple Music with the screen turned off and as you can see, the battery draw is quite significant. Thus, you might want to ensure that your phone is well charged prior to using the BTR1.
Charging the device takes about 2 hours which is decent but quite a lot for a battery size of 205mAh. This is because input current is limited to 0.5A, presumably to extend the battery life. The presence of Micro USB port in this case makes sense but Type-C with its reversibility would have been good to have.
Calling:
The microphone, located at the back of the device, does a good job of picking up the voice, but I didn't test it in a noisy environment. However, it is easy to make out that calling was not the priority for this device. This is evident from the way some of the controls have been implemented.
Double tapping the 'A' button is meant to reject calls but it activates the 'sound effect' as well and the same has to be deactivated when the music resumes. Incoming calls ring out on the phone as well as the headphones, but the headset volume controls don't silence the phone. Unlike the call-focused SBH54, the BTR1 doesn't have a vibrator or a screen, so if you have your phone ringer at low volume and don't have your headphones on, you are unlikely to realize that a call has come through. Also, while call disconnects from the phone result in immediate termination on the caller side, the ones initiated from the headset take at least 3-4 seconds to reflect on the caller's phone.
Volume controls:
Like all Bluetooth devices, the BTR1 has 15-step volume control. However, the host devices generally have higher levels of volume control; iOS has16 while Windows has 100. Hence, I am always curious to see how this discrepancy is handled.
The SBH54 simply does a double step at the very end while the BTR1 chooses to account for this by skipping from level 8 to 10. Since most of my listening is done at mid-volume levels, I find this arrangement to be very inconvenient. Sony's approach in the SBH54 makes a bit more sense since I rarely use the device at full volume and don't mind the jump from 14 to 16. However, I think a more practical approach would be to make this adjustment at the lower volume levels where the change is more imperceptible. Quite amusingly, on Windows, these 15 steps translate to the following volume levels which look to me as some sort of a point scoring system that MotoGP or F1 can put to use:
100 - 86 -73 - 62 - 52 - 44 - 37 - 30 - 24 - 19 - 15 - 11 - 8 - 5 - 2.
Also, I understand that long pressing of volume buttons to change tracks is a common feature in Android custom ROMs that has been replicated here but the adverse effect of this is that there is no quick way to turn the volume down when you need it. The volume response is quite slow and shifting 10 steps takes 5 seconds if not more. On the SBH54, I could keep the button pressed to accelerate the process, but here it will result only in more frustration with a change in track.
Latency:
I tried to record the latency between the tapping of the play button on the phone and the audio playing on the headset. Considering that my method was not the most precise and I used the iPhone for this test, the latency of over 200 ms is the worst-cast scenario. aptX should cut the latency down to below 200 ms but even then, it is not insignificant. While it is unlikely to affect listening or even watching sessions, it is bound to be critical for timing sensitive apps or games.
However, the BTR1 supports aptX-LL which can cut the latency down to less than 40ms, if your transmitting equipment supports it as well. This makes the device much more usable for gaming and video-watching purposes.
App Support:
I am accustomed to seeing Sony try and fail with their firmware updates, but I still appreciate the ability to receive updates. Although Fiio has an app for updating the firmware of Lightning devices, it doesn't detect devices over Bluetooth, at least not yet. Even then, I am not sure whether the BTR1 is capable of receiving OTA firmware updates. Since the BTR1 tries to do little compared to the SBH54, the firmware is quite stable. However, what I would have appreciated is the ability to remap the buttons. If that were the case, I would immediately remove the "sound effect" mapping and use it for a custom equalizer. If not, I would prefer using the 'A' button to change tracks and let the volume buttons be.
Price:
For many, this is a $50 device and things end there. However, the situation may vary as per the country you are in. I am glad that Fiio has an official presence in India and offers local warranty. Here, the BTR1 is priced at ₹3990 (~$61 as of Oct-end), though Fiio offers a 5% discount for a Facebook like. I had purchased it from Amazon where the product is being sold by the official importers - Origin Marketing. Also, Amazon offered a 5% cashback at the time of my purchase and the Amazon Pay balance I used was topped up during a 10% cashback period, bringing the price much closer to the equivalent of $50.
Conclusion:
At this price range, I would rate the device highly for its sound quality alone and deem it to be a logical replacement of Apple's headphone adapter. In fact, it is a great wireless solution in general for people wanting to use their own headphones. I would like to believe that the clip issue was a quality control one and the antenna signal issue can be mitigated by using the device as it is meant to be used, clipping it on to the shirt or trouser. Hence, that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this device.
On my part, I returned the device for the misaligned clip since that is not something that can be accepted out of the box. Also, I decided against getting a replacement for now, just to wait and see whether Fiio would be making minor revisions to take care of the niggling issues, especially if there is no way of updating the firmware. Considering that this device was released recently, I don't expect a 2nd generation device with revamped design and aptX HD support to be released any time soon. As it stands now, I rate the device a solid 7.5/10 and recommend it as the best $50 wireless solution.
Only using it for a couple days and it sounds good. My only complaints are that the SQ can be a little grainy at times which I thought could be addressed by the EQ (via app while USB connected to phone, or on the device whilst USB connected to pc/mac) BUT THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE. I don't know if this is current firmware, but all EQ and filter options of any sort have ZERO effect while running this unit in DAC mode - they ONLY work if you're connected via Bluetooth and that is the biggest disappointment to me. Also for some reason the digital vol control from the FiiO app on my phone will not work, regardless if it's in USB DAC mode or BT connection. Not sure why but it works fine in Neutron Player as well as streaming apps - with those the vol can still be controlled on the BTR5 directly as well as native phone control.
The good stuff has all been covered already in other reviews. Supports every BT codec out there curently and will drive headphones it seems like it shouldn't be able to drive just fine. Tiny, portable and recharges quick. I use it direct as DAC most often on a Windows laptop, and BT connect on the phone (sometimes DAC there too which is a little less useful, app depending as mentioned above) when I'm between out n about. Bought largely because of the car-mode feature for my lady's car (which has no BT) but I've yet to even try it in that application.
One application I didn't expect was that i had no idea the Bluesound Node 2i could both BT received AND transmit, e.g. I'm able to connect the Node to the BTR5 via aptHD and walk around the living-room which is pretty awesome - Not the best range and doens't make sense to use it in regular AAC or aptX in the house, but for sitting across the room it's a cool option.
All in all a slick little thing. Disappointed and pleased at the same time. I use a DAC with wired headphones most of the time and having quick EQ adjustments was a big part of the (imagined, not possible) appeal - I could use another headphone amp attached to it for quick curve and boost adjustments (with switches), but that's two devices and entirely defeats the portability/simplicity appeal of this thing. So .... we'll see. The SQ out of the DAC is overall good enough but since there are no tone controls within the Qobuz app which I use most I'm stuck with gain-HI and gain-LOW options only. Using Neutron Player gives some EQ adjustment which is fine, but I don't use that very often.
Really would have liked to have known some of these limitations ahead of time (not even in the fine print that I've seen, or in the demo video from FiiO), but overall most people will be pleased with this thing.
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Update after a couple weeks - I replaced this with the Shanling UP4 and am much happier with it overall.
Since it applies as to "why" I'm just going to include my UP4 review here for context rather than rehash it.
Shanling UP4 compare and contrast:
For starters, I updated my firmware to ver 1.1 from Shanling immediately and all this review is based on that version of the device.
Further context: I used the FiiO BTR5 for about 2 or 3 weeks prior nearly continuously and during that time I kept wondering if I should have tried this Shanling UP4 instead, which is essentially the same type of device, e.g. a Bluetooth Receiver and USB DAC and Amp combo. Finally I ordered one (apparently the last one on Amazon at the regular $99 price - the only ones left have been drastically marked up; the BTR5 is suffering the same availability/price-gouging issue) so that I could put it to the test.
There is a ton of info extolling the virtues of the BTR5, but very little on the UP4. In a nutshell, I found the BTR5 to be very fiddly in day-to-day usage: the volume control is a pain; the OLED isn't nearly as useful as it ought to be, and menu system is convoluted and unintuitive. I won't even go into the FiiO - it's awful in my opinion and I eventually uninstalled it. None of this is to say that the FiiO didn't sound good - it very much did. My only complaint was the highs could sometimes come across as overexentuated and a bit grainy, but that is an exaggerated complaint - it generally sounds fantastic.
I only mention the above, some things I didn't specifically like about the BTR5 (rather than the things I did) to contrast with the Shanling UP4. With the UP4 the volume control dial is quick, nicely detented and super easy to use. Track forward/backward with a double or triple-tap (respectively) of the same dial (which is also a button) is awesome. You use that same button with long-press to power on/off and affect pairing modes for Bluetooth. Switching quickly between gain modes (low/high and boost in 3.5mm unbalanced output) and filters is equally quick and easy using double-press or long-press of the top button. The LED light on the front is responsive and depending what you're doing quickly tells you what's happening (based on color/flashes) and it doesn't take long to figure it out. More, there is recorded voice audio in the earphones that plays to let you know what the device is doing at key times, e.g. it speaks to you saying things like "Powering off", or "Your device is now connected"; this is much more useful and ensuring than varied beeps or tones.
In terms of Bluetooth connectivity, for whatever reason, the UP4 gave me fewer dropouts (using AAC, AptX and AptX-HD in my case - I do not have any LDAC capable source devices) and greater range by a noticeable margin in both respects. USB DAC use is easy as pie - no manual driver installs were needed in Windows and the UP4 is detected immediately and set it up in about 20 seconds. Playback as a DAC device is fantastic (as is the BTR5, except you cannot change filter settings in this mode with the BTR5; with the UP4 you still can) and in both modes, DAC and Bluetooth, the UP4 sounds fantastic - the differences between the two devices are incredibly subtle, but I would say the UP4 is rounder, warmer, has more low-end definition and the highs are not as elevated while still nicely detailed (not to say the UP4 sounds "warm", only slightly moreso than comparatively to the BTR5 - again, the differences are subtle). Some have mentioned hearing distortion in lower frequencies from the UP4 - I have never heard anything like that in any of my uses. The only other short-coming of the UP4 is it seems unable to be used a USB DAC for mobile devices; my Android phone did not detect it to be used for audio output. This doesn't concern me though because my LG phone has a perfectly capable DAC. If this application is important to you, at least at this time, the FiiO would be a better choice since it can act as USB mobile DAC (though in my experience that was also finicky and a pain in the butt at times as well for reasons I won't go into). USB DAC use fo the UP4 on a computer is flawless.
In short, the UP4 sounds great, has a longer battery life, fewer BT dropouts, has a bit more pleasing sound to me (that is entirely subjective - plenty would disagree), it is smaller and lighter, and it's physical controls are both easier and more intuitive. Generally I would say the *only* things I miss about the BTR5 are its better clip/case and the OLED that displays the current audio source's bit-depth and frequency (which is really the only thing I found useful that the OLED did), but other than that the UP4 has just been a better experience. SQ is remarkably similar between the two, so it's really just down to usability experience and the Shanling won me over in just a couple days. The FiiO went back.
Further context: I used the UP4 to drive 4 sets of IEMs (UE Super.Fi 5Pro single-ended, UE Triple.Fi 10 balanced, Blon Bl-03 balanced, and KZ ED9 single-ended) and one pair of headphones (Sony MDR-7506). For the latter I sometimes send the UP4 output to a small portable headphone amp to give even more driving power and quick bass-boost options (though it drives the Sonys just fine without it overall). I listen to a giant range of music: rock, indie, electronic, acoustic, jazz.
I insist on using my trusty Sony MDR-7506 headphones when I listen to music in commute or on the streets. Earbuds are uncomfortable and restrictive for me. I would prefer to use USB-C connection and the DAC adapters out there. But that connection/port is not sound, not secure. Such adapters slip at the slightest motion, suboptimal if the phone is in a pocket! Endless dropped signals and hardware-cancelled playback. Add to that the failure of dongles over time... bluetooth seems to be the last option. The right answer for hearing music on cellphones would be a built-in audio jack and onboard DAC. But so many vendors have made the same, infuriating omission in the name of progress, mobility, or price.
The FiiO BTR5-2021 cost a lot more than the other units I bought over the years. And I can hear why. This is the new standard, settle for nothing less. There may be better out there... but I don't need to look.
If you have an iPad with lightning, the USB won't work.
If you use it with most androids, the USB will be resampled to 48kHz.
As I have an android to get better experience wired, I had to install Fiio app, which will only play local music, so Spotify and Deezer do not support wired play in native sample-rates except 48kHz.
The bluetooth sound is great! LDAC, Aptix...all I tried worked well. But the volume does not sync. The device itself has 60 steps for volume, so it is not easy to change volume using button on the fly. The Android sound with steps of 10 or 15 is to small to adjust. My HD6xx headphones sound great with this, but the volume adjustment is pain.
The glass cracks easily and the case can come off the clip easily too. So its just a matter of time when you will break your. I just superglued remaining glass so it doesn't crack off the rest and now it looks terrible.
Overall, great device, would not recommend, because portable HiFi is a joke.
la batterie dure quelques heures, plutôt 4 que 6
bonne qualité, petite taille, belle esthétique
je n'ai pas d'évaluation à fournir concernant la résolution audio des fichiers écoutés



















