Years? Damn, I got the itch after about six months…

Still, my HD 650 is the one headphone that I’d never sell.

No way, we have the same setup :P

The build quality seems pretty good for the price. Not sure if they'd be worth the full asking price though. Much prefer the black and silver SE as apposed to the ivory and brown coloured originals. The sound So far seems pretty good but not sure if the amp does them the justice they need. New to all this so may be missing something

Say thankyou and you love them.

My dad died of cancer two years ago and every time I think back to a time I was ungrateful when he was trying to be thoughtful, I feel actual pain

That’s good to hear at least. My friend didn’t have that issue as I did either but just a different issue of the headset DAC freezing :/

I thought about that, the wicked cushions but paying a bunch for the top of the line gaming headset and then still needing to buy new cushions just so it’s comfortable is a bit grating I find. That being said I had the same issue with my Hyper X alpha ll, their support was awesome though and I asked them about it and they actually sent me out new double the thickness pads for free. Was tempting to just buy the wireless version of hyperx alpha because my superb experience with their customer support.

But yeah I’m excited to try these Maxwells, I just hope all the issues of the Penrose were addressed and avoided in this model.

Again you y'all killing me with these matching colors. I fucking love it

Yes Bluetooth adapters will have compression/etc. but it doesn't really ruin the audio quality since it's the best that we have right now with the technology for us general consumers.

For sound degradation, it depends on your environment and how loud your listening levels are. Some people will hear the inherent Bluetooth compression more, others will be able to ignore it after a while or so.

At safe hearing levels and also when outside, people probably won't be able to easily tell the difference due to the external noises competing with the sound/music. Like even when at home at louder volumes some people also can't tell between wired and wireless, when using LDAC, AptX, etc.

Like they just released the Qualcomm QCC 5171 chipsets and so for 2023, there should be some more Bluetooth stuff with Bluetooth 5.3, LC3 tech, AptX Lossless, et cetera.

Try to get the KB9P AptX Adaptive USB transmitter dongle, there's some software for it called Dongle Assistant, see here for more info on those AptX Adaptive and AptX Lossless dongles and Bluetooth stuff: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aptx-adaptive-aptx-lossless-usb-transmitters.961856/page-55

Here's more (direct) updated info about the AptX Adaptive USB transmitter dongles (KB8P, KB9P, YET-T10P): https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/zr41fe/which_lossy_codec_to_use_compress_with_before/j12cdwt/

Here's more info on TWS adapters like the FiiO UTWS3/5, KZ AZ09 Pro, etc. alongside adapters/converters, AptX Adaptive dongles (KB9P, YET-T10P, etc.), and so on needed for them: https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/zvmt4a/wireless_zero_other_wireless_earphones/j1q2s6f/

The KB9P is usually from AliExpress (often takes 1-3 weeks for delivery if you live near an international airport), but you can sometimes find the KB8P/KB9P/etc. on Amazon under different names, just look at the pictures on the product images if it seems like it'll be the KB9P and so on.

As for the PC motherboard, there's Intel AX210/etc. Bluetooth/WiFI (PCIe) cards available for like say $40 or so. Those only have regular AptX available but it lets you see the devices names, initial battery level, et cetera.

But ya better to get the KB9P AptX Adaptive USB transmitter dongle as it's like half the price at $20 and then you also get way more features for Bluetooth. As part of the cost for the Intel AX210 is the WiFi portion that isn't really relevant to Bluetooth audio.

Btw disable WiFi when not using it or make sure your routers/etc. are a bit further away as sometimes those can interfere with the Bluetooth TWS earbuds range and connection and so on. Like you'll maybe hear static/interference or having cutting out issues if you have like a congested area and such.

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No because that was an example. You want the watch to be the source for the music only. You can wear it anywhere without worrying about a phone.

When I was in the US I had a data plan with my watch so I could stream music without a phone with the watch only.

Looking more into it you can use a Fitbit 5 add music to it and sync the Fitbit to your wireless earbud of choice.

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=fiio+btr7+aptx

I find this happens when you get a headphone with good enough acoustics that once you EQ it to your ears it disappears. The JM modded HE R9 does that for me.

Crinacle tiktok video are these a rebrande of the „15€ Bugha“ Headphones? If yes you shall be in audio heaven

Location, location, location... I have 3 desks, 2 of them have 1 pair... The other desk has 3 pairs and that's in the office... So mostly how i feel that day and how warm it is or isn't if i swap... Or how loud it is also.

It's the Schiit Magni+ and Modi+ stack.

Sad to hear this. Are the headphones any good tho? What can I expect? Thanks

I cancelled my order for the BTR7 and got a Qudelix, I have 0 regrets. Its just easy and convenient, also much cheaper.

On #1, do you happen to know if it is possible to play Spotify from iPhone->Cheapo SmartWatch->Bluetooth

Or is my 3-step idea not something that happens?

Like is it just iPhone->Bluetooth / OR / SmartWatch->Bluetooth

(I have zero experience with smart watches, so that might be a dumb question).

Why you tempt me with the 109s?

/r/HeadphoneAdvice can square you away. Schiit just recently updated the Magni. And it's still a helluva stack for $240.

Hama calypso black. The prices in my country are very different, please don't recommend other ones.

On the plus side i get 25% fps uplift cause of the RGB.

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It really depends on the quality of ur bluetooth adapter. Check out Creative’s bluetooth adapter. It has aptx hd and bluetooth 5.0 and works great in my experience

To everyone saying I should say thanks yes I did, i was very touched by this gift as my dad rarely gives gift thats related to computer as he doesn't like me playing games but he buys me a headphones anyways haha luv my dad

Reason i went IEMs in the first place cause of the heat headphones produces. My ears sweat like hell