iphone

Hello everyone! After having children, I’ve realised that I need to do some more headphone listing. I’ll be using my iPhone as the player, so portability is key. I’m searching for a DAC with the following features: •Suitable for iPhone and portables USB C •PEQ (saveable to the DAC so it’s not...

Hi everyone, I have a 2010 Volvo XC60 and have been using the USB connection to stream music from my iPhone (XS and 13Pro) to the standard Volvo “High Performance” sound system. But this no longer works with my new USB-C iPhone; the “iPod”-compatible USB port simply doesn’t recognize the iPhone...

Ever since my iPhone 11 battery exploded while using ddHifi's 4.4mm dac/amp dongle (ddHifi TC44B), I've been extremely cautious of portable DAC/AMPs that don't have their own battery source. Apple technicians had also assessed the damage and said it was due to third party accessory use. At...

[Update: I went in to Costco today, and found out there was a firmware update from 1.1 to 1.2.1 which addresses some Bluetooth LE issues. Need more time to test, but so far it seems better but still nowhere as good as my Air Pods from 4 years ago.] Is anyone else experiencing issues with poor...

Hi, I’m planning to buy the Qudelix 5K ($110) to use with an iPhone 13 mini. the idea is to listen lossless audio from Apple Music with a wired hearing device. I see the cables boxed with the 5K are not compatible with my phone. Will any of these ones will work? https://a.co/d/hI5S9db ($15)...

Hi folks I have just got an iPhone 15 Pro Max, I also have the following headphones which I’ll be using Sony MDR-7506 (63 Ohms) Sony MDR-V55 (40 Ohms) Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO (32 Ohms) I’m wanting to get a DAC for my iPhone, which would you go for out of the Fiio KA5 or the iBasso DC06...

Apple May Release iOS 17.4 with App Sideloading to Comply with EU DMA Ahead of the deadline set by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is readying the first beta of iOS 17.4 to comply with the new App Store regulations, MacRumors is reporting. Once the DMA goes into effect...

Dear Experts, I would appreciate advice on how to get better sound quality. Sorry I did not manage to find answers on the forum myself: there is a plenty of information available, but sometimes it’s better to focus on things you are good at, and just ask experts :) Situation: which devices...

For years I've used iTunes to transfer a subset of the music library stored on my Windows PC to my iPhone. I would create a playlist containing all the music I wanted on my phone, plug my phone in, select the box in iTunes to transcode lossless files to 128kbps AAC, and then sync the playlist to...

Hey folks, thanks to this invaluable forum, I have discovered the miniDSP Flex as the perfect tool for all my pre-amp and room correction needs. The only thing missing was a way to control it via my iPhone and HomeKit automations, so I created a Homebridge plugin to solve this...

I just started using this today https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neutroncode.mp&hl=en_AU&gl=US It supports 32 bands full parametric EQ plus other DSP features which allows me to EQ my room with ease. If you want DSP functionality but have a basic DAC like me (Topping E50) I...

Hello all, Any thoughts about how to increase the volume of the mic for voice when using bluetooth? Note: the problem occurs on my iPhone 13 and also on my RealMe 3 Pro. Other people on the call can barely hear me, but it does not occur when connected to my laptop, where the mic volume is...

Budget: 150$ (sadly). Format: Portable (iOS, Android and Windows) Features to consider for my main earphone: Etymotic ER4SR Impedance: 43.9958 to 75.8971ohms (from 20.3hz to 16khz (frecuency response respectly)) Sensitivity: 98 db/mW...

Hey all, In another thread, y'all might be convincing me to invest in a minidsp UMIK-1 measurement microphone. I'm thinking about one advantage of a USB mic: portability. Could a smartphone use the UMIK-1 and its calibration profile? If so: Is there a recommended app for iOS/Android that's...

Here;s that I am using... Topping MX3 https://aoshida-audio.com/products/topping-mx3 Lightning to USB Camera Adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD821AM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter iPhone 12 Mini https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-12/5.4-inch-display-64gb-black-unlocked...

My current setup is based upon playing home cinema ánd stereo music. The basis is a Denon AVC-X4700H (2nd iteration without HDM-issues but with lower spec'd DAC), Wharfedale EVO 4.4 main (tower) speakers, a Wharfedale 4C center speaker and Wharfedale Diamond 220 acting as surround and surround...

Not sure what is the best category to post this query. I have a Samsung Android phone, iPhone and laptop. I would like a mixer unit which could connect with all three units simultaneously via Bluetooth or wired connection for processing at least audio output from the three units, but...

Picked up an ifi Hip Dac 2 recently, with the intention of using it in combination with my iPhone 8 for Apple Music. Acquired the recommended Apple Original camera adapter (lightening to USB A) to feed that sweet digital audio into my hip dac 2. I’m experiencing an issue of my iPhone not...

This little toy was just released last month, and I pulled the trigger, $149, it claims to have an output power of 270mW@32ohm from its 4.4mm balanced output. My main reason to get it: It has a a 4.4 mm output which is uncommon in small dongles, and many on my headphones are 4.4 mm, but also it...

There has been interest in this thread over what the Apple music EQ presets (on iPhone / iOS) are actually doing, in an effort to use them to correct headphone responses without much inconvenience. To access these settings on your iPhone, you simply go to Settings -> Music -> EQ. The EQ is...