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zamboknee
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Feb 22, 2019
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Are these bluetooth?
Feb 22, 2019
AuJunfengJustin
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Feb 22, 2019
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zambokneeNo but if you require bluetooth, you could always get something like a es100 which would allow you to convert all ur wired headphones to Bluetooth albeit still with wires
Feb 22, 2019
mayorblurps
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Feb 22, 2019
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zambokneeTo add to what @AuJunfengJustin said, you can get a A2DC Bluetooth cable for these but I'd definitely choose the ES100 over any BT cable, hands down.
Feb 22, 2019
zamboknee
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Feb 25, 2019
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mayorblurpsES100? Is that an Audio-Technica IEM?
Feb 25, 2019
AuJunfengJustin
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Feb 26, 2019
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zambokneeIt is a bluetooth dongle thing
Feb 26, 2019
mayorblurps
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Feb 27, 2019
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zambokneeYep it's a Bluetooth DAC that you plug your headphones/IEMs into and allows pretty much anything to be semi wireless. Smaller than a tic tac box. To my ears it sounds fantastic especially with LDAC. I use w my phone and tablet. EarStudio ES100-24bit Portable High-Resolution Bluetooth Receiver/USB DAC/Headphone Amp with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC (3.5mm Unbalanced & 2.5mm Balanced Output) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H4YD2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oxQDCbFSB72RM
Feb 27, 2019
poteetb1
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Audio-Technica
May 23, 2019
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zambokneeThese are not but, if you are interested in converting them to Bluetooth for use, consider the Audio-Technica ATH-WLA1 https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/accessories/cdfdd1bcb21b8d5d/index.html This is a great A2DC connection bluetooth adaptor that works with the CKR100 / LS50 / LS70 / LS200 / LS300 / LS400. For those times when Bluetooth is desired. Then switch back to a better cable for your Hi-Res and more critical listening.
May 23, 2019
PaulNS
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May 25, 2019
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mayorblurpsCannot recommend ES100 - great on paper, implementation flaws. (Reliability issues, audio quality, physical buttons.)
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May 25, 2019
mayorblurps
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May 25, 2019
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PaulNSHuh... I've not had any of those issues. Did you get a bad unit by chance? I don't think there's a comparable product out yet that is better than the ES100 right now for price and specs. How is it good on paper but not in use? I read a number of reviews and feedback before I bought it. To me the sound quality with LDAC is quite amazing, or even aptX HD. I have no reliability issues either, whether I'm using it in my car's aux or with my phone and IEMs. I think the buttons could be better placed and implemented, plus USB C charging, but that's a nitpick more than a flaw. The app offers plenty of tweaks that I haven't seen in other similar BT amp/dacs like it. Plus the unit itself is so small and light. It seems to be well-regarded where reviews are concerned. Only the newest Fiio BT amp/DAC seems to be close in specs? The Bluewave Get isn't as good, that I do know. But for 99 bucks, the ES100 is a great and convenient piece of kit that lets me use my IEMs and headphones (or non-BT speakers) without needing to buy separate cables for them. I did buy the BT mmcx cable from Mee audio (aptX only) and I'd still recommend the ES100 for a better package all around and better sound (to my ears) that allows using what people already own wirelessly. Having the balanced out isn't bad either.
May 25, 2019
PaulNS
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May 25, 2019
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mayorblurpsThe BT issue is probably related to being a defective unit - it’s just out of Amazon return period and I’m not good with dealing with support. Almost all negative reviews I’ve seen mention BT disconnections.. and it seems mostly a “matter of time” before BT failures. (I wish everyone else with an ES100 the best of luck :) While the unit has great e-specs, the overall sound quality and physical design issues are likely “as designed” and I’m not a fan of the result of such implementation, especially at $100 (I’d be more forgiving < $70). The sound issue is not related to “bitness” and I suspect it might be the ultra-tiny amp unit in the ES. My other BT receiver (SBC, not even AAC) runs through a separate amp and it sounds good. My K10U IEMs also sound pleasing directly connected to my iPhone 6 SE so it’s not related to “needing a dedicated amp”. However, even with AAC BT (AAC > SBC) the music output of the ES100 becomes very “non-energetic”. Adjusting the HW EQ significantly, which is cool, restores a good bit of desired tonality. Unfortunately, even after fiddling with the many settings, the sound still “feels” like the overall energy is muted and the music is not as engaging as either other option at my disposal. Just, “meh” output. If I can dig up some 3.5mm/RCA adapters I might test the previous hypothesis of the ES100 SQ issue being related to the amp side post-DAC/EQ. The e-specs are great and such don’t necessarily cover actual implementation.. I’m holding out for FiiO’s Q5s (which has a much more dedicated amp unit), although the Q5s is significantly bulkier and 3x the cost.. the ES is very tiny and relatively inexpensive in comparison.
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May 25, 2019
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