Core Upgrade: Feiao/FiiO BTR5 2021 Portable Bluetooth Decoding Earrings Experience Report
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Core Upgrade: Feiao/FiiO BTR5 2021 Portable Bluetooth Decoding Earrings Experience Report
Prototype Source: Manufacturer
Prototype: Commercial Production Edition
author:SuperN0
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Feiao is very lucky in Fun Listening. I think that one of the players evaluated by Fun Listening is M11Plus. This is also the first time to write Bluetooth earphones. The result is Feiao's new BTR5.
Bluetooth Ear has always been the best solution for wired headphones to glow in the second spring in the Bluetooth era. Feiao is also one of the manufacturers that entered this category early. At that time, Little Tail was not very popular. As a high-quality product on the market, BTR3 attracted a lot of consumers to buy, and I was one of them. Soon Feiao also launched an upgraded version of BTR3, BTR3K.
BTR5 is still very popular after its launch, but this year, according to James, ESS has reduced the output of ESS9218 originally used by BTR5, and BTR5 has been changed to 9219C with a higher price, and finally the price has also risen to 749 yuan. Then whether the extra 50 yuan is worth it or not is a key question.
(Feiao/FiiO BTR5 2021 Portable Bluetooth Decoding Earrings)
1. Packaging and Accessories
this package should look familiar and use the same design style as FD3, which is not repeated here. It is still good to look at the new package of this 2021, but the proportion of BTR5 is a little worse this time, but it is not harmful.
(front of package)
(back of package)
packaging design is also very direct, just pull it out directly, what I didn't expect was that the bottom box was made of plastic. Remove the instructions overlaid on it to see the body, and some accessories are placed in the box below.
(unpack)
, a C2C data line has been added to the 2021 accessories this time. Although there is only one more line, it is really a lot of worry if there is a need to use BTR5 as a small tail. The two lines are also very soft. For Apple users, a version containing c2l data line will be introduced later. At the same time, both lines in this version will be upgraded to woven lines.
(Family photo of accessories)
2. Appearance and workmanship
(device body)
the new BTR5 is no different from the old one in overall appearance, because it is normal not to change the appearance of the chip. This time there is no sky version, only the black version. Although fingerprints will inevitably be contaminated, hyperboloid glass is really very delicate and does not feel silly and black. In the past, when I was using BTR3, I would pick up the dish when I was free. BTR5 was more comfortable.
(TYPE-C Interface)
to display information, including Bluetooth protocol, power, volume, setting options, etc. It is usually invisible under the black body and is good. However, I actually prefer the logo breathing light on BTR3. I really feel a little more emotional. I don't know if the official upgrade will be presented in some form. Below is the logo used for NFC connection.
(back of fuselage)
the only difference between the old and the new is on the back, it is this MQA logo, which means that the new BTR5 finally supports MQA. Personally, I don't use MQA, but people who have a great demand for MQA will be much happier.
(API details)
interface is still 3.5mm single-ended and 2.5mm balanced. Although there is a plan to replace it with 4.4mm balanced, it is also delayed.
(Details)
Feiao's Bluetooth earpiece has not been designed with a roller. Compared with the roller adjustment, it has a lot of ritual feeling. When the adjustment range is large, it will be much slower than the roller. However, it will still reduce the probability of problems such as accidental touch in the pocket. Different people have different opinions. I think there is still no problem.
(Install Back Clip)
the weight of about 50g. To be honest, the weight of BTR3 is half of that of BTR5. The perception in use is still very obvious. BTR5 is still heavy and lost, but after all, all the materials and other things have come up. Anyway, the pants will not be pulled down in the pocket.
3. Subjective experience and endurance performance.
BTR5 is really convenient, because devices with NFC connection are very convenient, and even a lot of things are saved at the touch, which is much more convenient than the various pop-up windows with open covers. The operation of such a small portable product is very concise and clear. Where the four buttons are placed, there is no problem whether you can read the instructions or not. But in fact, it is not, because BTR5 has built-in filtering, EQ and gain adjustment functions. How to enter the setting adjustment and exit is a little troublesome. Although double-click and long-press are given, I feel a little uncomfortable and still need some time to learn and adapt.
(app screenshot)
of course, you can't expect a small Bluetooth earmuff to do many things, so I still prefer to use Feiao Music app to adjust the settings I want to adjust. Whether it is Bluetooth protocol or multiple EQ, it can be easily adjusted according to my preferences.
(app screenshot)
the Bluetooth chip is still CSR8675, this is an old chip, which means that the Bluetooth version of BTR5 is still 5.0, but it also shows that the Bluetooth format previously supported is still supported, from the most basic SBC to LDAC and aptX and derivative formats are all supported, no matter what format the mobile phone has, he can use it with all his strength. However, the old chip is still the old chip. I hope it can be updated to a better chip as soon as possible, so that the power consumption and so on can be improved, which is also a good thing for consumers.
(official introduction)
is enough. It is no problem to take out the door for a whole day. My personal habit is to plug it into the computer and use it as an external DAC when I get home. At this time, I can also charge it by the way. It is worth mentioning that although the old BTR5 supports being used as a small tail, it needs to manually modify the setting so that he does not take power from the front-end equipment, because if the front-end power supply is unstable and the BTR5 built-in battery is added, the problem of current interference will occur, so choosing to turn off the power supply and use only the battery can ensure a certain sound purity, after this update, it is supported that after connecting a device like this, it will actively ask if charging should be turned on. This will ensure that a game may be played outside. When the small tail is used to turn off the charging to prevent the mobile phone from consuming fast power. When it is necessary to turn on the charging on the computer, it will be turned off again. It is really much better to use.
(Endurance Performance)
4. Subjective voice evaluation
2021 models has just been mentioned, that is, DAC has been upgraded to ESS9219C, which supports MQA. There is no difference between other models and the old ones. Since BTR5 itself has a good reputation, it will naturally perform better after upgrading.
single-ended 80mW and balanced 240mW are equivalent to many popular small tails at this price. It is still no problem to drive most earplugs, and it is enough to satisfy users who will consider such products.
audition is matched with Feiao FD3, Weize HE03Al, and TRI I3Pro headphones as a reference. For the audition track, refer to "Interesting Listening Headset Evaluation Test Collection"
overall sound performance:Feiao Front End has been somewhat polarized, and has gradually improved in the past year or two. Regardless of whether Feiao's flagship products will work or not, in my long-standing view, in the face of mass products, it is best to do harmless tuning for humans and animals, and you can add a little bit of tuning with your own characteristics to attract users.
BTR5 is this kind of product. The sound of BTR5 has no obvious tendency to warm and cold, and basically has no effect on the hearing of the earphone itself. This is similar to BTR3 a few years ago. It can be seen that Feiao's tuning concept for this kind of product has been maintained. There is no need for users to consider things like collocation, which reduces a lot of unnecessary troubles and is easier to be added to the purchase list.
with Feiao FD3
whether it is a hundred yuan or a thousand yuan headset, BTR5 has also improved their voice through itself. The most obvious thing is that the overall line sense has been improved a lot, and it has been more regular. This is more obvious for ordinary users. For users with some experience, it is also what they want to happen.
, there is another obvious thing that BTR5 is well controlled on the three frequencies. What is the state of the three frequencies of the earphone itself? It is still in the same state after being plugged into BTR5. Moreover, the overall density is also well improved compared with the mobile phone or the cheaper small tail. However, the knot of human voice has become smaller rather than more refined. After replacing it with the balance port, the thrust is significantly increased, and it is more handy to serve all kinds of units, but it is still a pity that it has not been replaced with 4.4mm.
Summary: Although Youshang is also competing with Feiao in Bluetooth earphones, Feiao has always had obvious sales advantages. Once BTR5 was launched, many people used it directly as an external DAC and compared it with Youshang's small tail for a long time. This time Feiao is also very smart, and it is directly improved on this basis.
I think the extra 50 yuan is still worth it, and the improvement and upgrading can be clearly seen. However, if it is an old BTR5 user, unless there is a strong demand for MQA, I think there is no need to upgrade. However, if I have had a low-positioning product like me, or if there is a certain demand, I still feel very strong after purchase.
Advantages: Excellent texture and many functions
Disadvantages: Function implementation depends on APP
Core Upgrade: Feiao/FiiO BTR5 2021 Portable Bluetooth Decoding Earrings Experience Report
Core Upgrade: Feiao/FiiO BTR5 2021 Portable Bluetooth Decoding Earrings Experience Report
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