Review and Audio Measurement of LG G7 ThinQ Smartphone

[ShiZo]

Does anyone know what vrms, such as the 1vrms, is suitable for an aux input on a car head unit?

 

[Jmudrick]

Does anyone know what vrms, such as the 1vrms, is suitable for an aux input on a car head unit?

No I don't...but FWIW my V30 and V60 have had no issues with the AUX input in my H-K head unit in my Mercedes.

 

[DudleyDuoflush]

I picked up an lg g7 from eBay for £100. It works great as a phone and with my hd560s. Must be one of the most cost effective ways to enjoy good quality sound. Also sounds good over LDAC to various Sonys but I gues that's true of most phones.

 

[Boubanx]

This shows that the Android audio pipeline is limited to 16 bits so best to avoid it if you can. Fortunately the LG player does that and therefore, there is no need to buy USB Audio Pro (unless you like its interface better).

Hi there, where do I find this option in the phone if I do not have a uapp? Thx

 

[Nango]

Newbie question: Admit this device sounds much better on its jack output BUT using Bluetooth output the signals are all equal no matter which phone I use as a player, right?? Other mobile phones I use paired under aptX with my headphone all sound poor Vs LG G7 .....is it only self suggestion?

 

[Boubanx]

Hi there
From the review
"This shows that the Android audio pipeline is limited to 16 bits so best to avoid it if you can. Fortunately the LG player does that and therefore, there is no need to buy USB Audio Pro (unless you like its interface better)."

How can I do this in my LG g7 think q? I don't have a uapp software.
Thx

 

[pboricha]

Hi there
From the review
"This shows that the Android audio pipeline is limited to 16 bits so best to avoid it if you can. Fortunately the LG player does that and therefore, there is no need to buy USB Audio Pro (unless you like its interface better)."

How can I do this in my LG g7 think q? I don't have a uapp software.
Thx

You do not need to do anything if you are using the default LG Music player

 

[ＪｎＬ]

@amirm Have you ever done measurements with Sony Music Center and Poweramp instead of UAPP?

 

[baronearikov]

great stuff

 

[m0nsieur]

Does anyone know what vrms, such as the 1vrms, is suitable for an aux input on a car head unit?

You want 2vrms. That is the minimum of what most aftermarket car stereo manufactures use for pre-amp outputs. I tried an LG with quad DAC in my car with aux-in ony my factory stereo and it worked perfectly. The volume knob had about the same output as when I was playing a CD in through the factory stereo. I tried the Apple USB-C dongle (0.9vrms rated, but likely less since Android limits it to like 1/2 of that) and would have to turn the volume up much higher in order to hear on the highway. If I had changed sources to CD or FM radio at that volume level, it would have blown me away.

 

[ＪｎＬ]

@amirm Could you do a review and Audio Measurement of LG V60 ThinQ Smartphone??

 

[Nango]

@amirm Could you do a review and Audio Measurement of LG V60 ThinQ Smartphone??

Do you send in one?

 

[klirren_65]

Armir did talk about two versions of the Lg G7 ThinQ:

1. LG G7 ThinQ Quad DAC
2. LG G7 ThinQ STD DAC

Do you now the model numbers of both?

In Germany on the used market you only find LG G7 ThinQ.

 

[staticV3]

Armir did talk about two versions of the Lg G7 ThinQ:

1. LG G7 ThinQ Quad DAC
2. LG G7 ThinQ STD DAC

Do you now the model numbers of both?

In Germany on the used market you only find LG G7 ThinQ.

Every G7 ThinQ has a Quad DAC and a normal DAC.

There are actually two DACs in there with Quad DAC by default not selected.

 

[SashaR]

I'm asking for help! All my LG G7 ThinQ phones have become inoperable due to the lack of new batteries!

1. I can try to extend the life of these phones by using PowerBank, but I'm afraid it doesn't have a long-term perspective: the old battery will not allow the phone to turn on even with the PowerBank connected. Is there a way to modify the battery controller (phone?) so that even a dead battery allows you to use this phone with a PowerBank?

2. Does anyone know where to buy high-quality BL-T39 batteries? What I bought in China dies within 3-5 months.

3. Does anyone know which phone today can be NO worse than the LG G7 ThinQ in terms of audio playback quality? (I need a phone that can be used in Europe).

Thank you all in advance!

 

[Bernard23]

I'm asking for help! All my LG G7 ThinQ phones have become inoperable due to the lack of new batteries!

1. I can try to extend the life of these phones by using PowerBank, but I'm afraid it doesn't have a long-term perspective: the old battery will not allow the phone to turn on even with the PowerBank connected. Is there a way to modify the battery controller (phone?) so that even a dead battery allows you to use this phone with a PowerBank?

2. Does anyone know where to buy high-quality BL-T39 batteries? What I bought in China dies within 3-5 months.

3. Does anyone know which phone today can be NO worse than the LG G7 ThinQ in terms of audio playback quality? (I need a phone that can be used in Europe).

Thank you all in advance!

A newer used LG phone? Eg V30, V40, V60 etc?

 

[Jimbob54]

A newer used LG phone? Eg V30, V40, V60 etc?

This or bite the bullet on a good dongle

 

[Bernard23]

This or bite the bullet on a good dongle

I use both. An old repurposed V30 with updates disallowed so the apps still work with Android 8 or whatever it stopped at. I use a Samsung S23 ultra as my phone, and use a Fiio KA17 dongle that's almost as powerful as a desktop amp if you power it with a power bank!
Fwiw, I use the V30 mostly because it's convenient and it sounds damn good.

 

[Sal1950]

I'm asking for help! All my LG G7 ThinQ phones have become inoperable due to the lack of new batteries!

1. I can try to extend the life of these phones by using PowerBank, but I'm afraid it doesn't have a long-term perspective: the old battery will not allow the phone to turn on even with the PowerBank connected. Is there a way to modify the battery controller (phone?) so that even a dead battery allows you to use this phone with a PowerBank?

2. Does anyone know where to buy high-quality BL-T39 batteries? What I bought in China dies within 3-5 months.

3. Does anyone know which phone today can be NO worse than the LG G7 ThinQ in terms of audio playback quality? (I need a phone that can be used in Europe).

Thank you all in advance!

I will be following along coa and tri

 

[SashaR]

A newer used LG phone? Eg V30, V40, V60 etc?

I will perfectly happy with any WORKING phone - exactly as with any of my three G7s (v30) too! - as long as it have a working battery and work in Europe.