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Bluewave GET Wireless DAC/Amp
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Take your smartphone’s sound to the next level with the Bluewave GET: a wireless DAC/amp that combines powerful amplification with a compact, super-portable design. It allows you to enjoy music with the highest level of clarity and answer phone calls, thanks to the integrated MEMS mic Read More
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3
Jun 15, 2018
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I honestly couldn't ask for anything else on this lil guy. Between the size, battery life, amp power, and APTX hd, it's awesome.
god I sound like an ad. But seriously, I have a little 3x3x1.5in semi-hard case, and it houses this, a pair of IE800, some spinfits, comply's and mandarin tips. Its the best little box ever.
god I sound like an ad. But seriously, I have a little 3x3x1.5in semi-hard case, and it houses this, a pair of IE800, some spinfits, comply's and mandarin tips. Its the best little box ever.
achristilaw
107
Aug 19, 2018
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The amp section of the Bluewave GET is first rate. Before it's run in? The bottom is fat, the middle is congested and the treble is stunted. After the 20 hour mark things improve markedly. The funny thing? The amp needs to warm, then needs about fifteen minutes running time to show some magic. It's best after 30 minutes when it becomes very transparent (after break-in). The standard amp is powerful (for what it is) and will have a small bit of hiss with the most sensitive headsets. Bluewave is marketing a reduced gain version. That or an impedance matching cable. The cable is awkward and works against portability I noticed the little bit of hiss with the KEF M500's or Sony's 7510. Or some BA's that are sensitive. Dynamic IEM's? Didn't notice any.
I have the Radsone Earstudio ES100 also. The amp section of the GET is cleaner, clearer and more focused. The space (read: immersive image) offered by the GET is superior. More width and height, the GET has a little depth. The Radsone doesn't offer that much in the image realm. What the Radsone has is a world class app. It's an app for the ages. A really wonderful equalizer, with equalizer presets that are usable. Much more than a volume control (it has that also), a usable crossfeed. Want to change the dac filters? By all means. You can control ambiance for christ sakes. You can make the ES100 a carbon copy of the GET footprint if you desired.
GET caveats? You will bump the wheel and blow your head completely off your shoulders. I was thinking the wheel would offer more sure, subtle adjustments. Very sensitive, so know that going in. I like the feel of the GET. If you drop it? Being all metal, it will show it's scars. The range of bluetooth is about twenty plus feet in a line of site. Place a wall in between you and you get about fifteen feet (perhaps). It takes TWO devices to make a good bluetooth connection. So your mileage may vary. Which to buy? Between the ES100 and GET? I find I love them both. If I lost or broke either I would replace them. If you have cords a dangling and don't want to start over with bluetooth only phones? These are a very good stop gap, until everything (including AC) is totally wireless.
I have the Radsone Earstudio ES100 also. The amp section of the GET is cleaner, clearer and more focused. The space (read: immersive image) offered by the GET is superior. More width and height, the GET has a little depth. The Radsone doesn't offer that much in the image realm. What the Radsone has is a world class app. It's an app for the ages. A really wonderful equalizer, with equalizer presets that are usable. Much more than a volume control (it has that also), a usable crossfeed. Want to change the dac filters? By all means. You can control ambiance for christ sakes. You can make the ES100 a carbon copy of the GET footprint if you desired.
GET caveats? You will bump the wheel and blow your head completely off your shoulders. I was thinking the wheel would offer more sure, subtle adjustments. Very sensitive, so know that going in. I like the feel of the GET. If you drop it? Being all metal, it will show it's scars. The range of bluetooth is about twenty plus feet in a line of site. Place a wall in between you and you get about fifteen feet (perhaps). It takes TWO devices to make a good bluetooth connection. So your mileage may vary. Which to buy? Between the ES100 and GET? I find I love them both. If I lost or broke either I would replace them. If you have cords a dangling and don't want to start over with bluetooth only phones? These are a very good stop gap, until everything (including AC) is totally wireless.
Whitedragem
185
Feb 19, 2020
achristilawSuper informative, nice write up.
Can see a few people having issues with the notion of warm up...
I would definitively label ‘break in’ as seperate to ‘warm up’.
Funny thing is that even the CD Transport at a mates place is going through very noticeable ‘break in’, where as my mostly older stereos benefit massively from warm up.
I would argue that many newer (cheaper) stereo systems that are far from being CLASS A devices, do not require/benefit from a little warm up,.. and whilst undoubtedly my valve amps do, majority of decent hifi kit I have ever owned sounds much better after being ON for awhile.
Like the Marantz PS17 amplifier and its beautiful ‘temperature achieved’ analogue meter that tells the listener when to IMAGINE the sound sounds best.... (believe whatever you want, but people saying that certain aspects of sound are not scientific are yet to learn some of the most basic lessons in life; that being- we don’t know bugger all about very much... and if the human race doesn’t drive off a cliff anytime soon, people 1000 years in the future will think of our age as a dark age, no doubt).
Anyone stating that cables don’t matter and warm up doesn’t make a difference /headphones don’t ‘break in’ etc; haven’t really experienced that which is in front of them.. or they haven’t owned stuff that actually does benefit.
Its probably a little of ‘not owning equipment good enough to show the difference’, combined with ‘not knowing what to look for to be able to tell’.
Dont get me wrong.. I do not advocate people spend money on cables (until they actually need to), and I certainly would never review anything straight of a a box/without a fair bit of ‘run in’ time.
But then I am the kinda person who is willing to leave my DAC running 24/7 to reduce ‘down time’ (waiting for the kit to warm up/sound great).
Just my subjective truth.
Look out, my Dogma just got run over by your Karma.
kohlerm
34
Mar 11, 2020
WhitedragemLOL. Ever heard of confirmation bias?
I doubt that in a blind test anyone would hear a difference.
joshcgt
31
May 1, 2020
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I wish it had a lock button. Sometimes the volume gets accidentally turned up when i take it in and out of my pocket.
(Edited)
Recommends this product? Yes
joshcgt
31
Oct 3, 2020
Oh i didn't know that! so is this something that comes with the newer models or is it an update that i can download into my existing device? can i even dowload updates into this things? haha.
TKBPH
13
Aug 7, 2018
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I really, really, wanted to like this product, but I have too many issues with it to recommend it. The sound quality is great, and it paired very easily with my iPhone 6S, it actually has enough power to decently drive a set of HD600s, and it happens to actually have a usable microphone for making calls (this is quite a feat, as I have never found a non-boom headset mic that actually makes good calls). HOWEVER (and this is a HUGE "however"), the lack of a locking switch for the buttons and volume wheel, combined with a lack of a dedicated app, is a massive deal breaker. I am a professional studio recording engineer, and I do much of my mix checking while I am out and about in the city. My first time using the Bluewave Get, when I went to press "pause" on the unit, because the volume wheel is directly opposite the pause button, my thumb caused the volume wheel to crank all the way up -absolutely BLASTING my ears!!!! I had to take a day off of work just to rest my eardrums. Then, the next time I used the unit - being VERY careful not to repeat the same mistake, the volume wheel must've gotten brushed against when the unit was paused when I went into a store, and when I resumed play, once again, my ears got utterly BLASTED again. The fact that there is no switch on the unit to lock the buttons and volume wheel, is flat out UNACCEPTABLE. Did no one testing this actually use it in the real world before selling this to the public? This is a device made for audio enthusiasts - people who care about their ability to hear. This product is downright dangerous to ANYONE who relies on their hearing for a living. I must say that I am EXTREMELY disappointed. I also have an EarStudio ES100. That device not only has an INCREDIBLE iPhone app (which also has the invaluable options to add crossfeed, adjust EQ, control the microphone volume, and even activate the mic in order to mix in the ambient sound, from all around you, with the music, in order to better hear your surroundings!), but also NEVER unintentionally raises the volume, and offers SIGNIFICANTLY better control over the analog volume, so that the volume can be raised and lowered very slowly, so as not to completely blow out your eardrums. In addition, the EarStudio updates their app, AND their Firmware VERY regularly.
Needless to say, I am very disappointed in the Bluewave Get, particularly knowing that there is a competing product on the market with NONE of the serious flaws that the Bluewave has, that offers many more useful features, and costs the same. I'd also like to add that I have ABSOLUTELY no connection to any of the companies or products that I have mentioned, in any way, shape, or form. I'm simply an engineer and consumer, who appreciates well thought out, and SAFE, products.
Needless to say, I am very disappointed in the Bluewave Get, particularly knowing that there is a competing product on the market with NONE of the serious flaws that the Bluewave has, that offers many more useful features, and costs the same. I'd also like to add that I have ABSOLUTELY no connection to any of the companies or products that I have mentioned, in any way, shape, or form. I'm simply an engineer and consumer, who appreciates well thought out, and SAFE, products.
TKBPH
13
Aug 11, 2018
Your own manual says:
“For best performance, leave the volume on the source device at maximum level”
Also, I tried to update the firmware, and your website also says that it cannot be done on a Mac, which is kind of ridiculous, as this device is billed as being so good with iOS devices.
Lastly, I purposefully ordered this version to use with HD600s, which are not “high efficiency“ headphones.
Pierre111
413
Aug 11, 2018
TKBPHOK TKBKH, it is true that it's the best performance, but i meant for safety purposes. In any case. we have a guaranteed satisfaction policy, you can drop us a email at info@bluewaveaudio.ca for a full refund if the product is not satisfactory for you.
tecky1kanobe
35
Aug 11, 2018
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as BT adapters goes i would put this one at the top of the class. the DAC and BT 5 (with the lossless codecs) can pull great detail out of your music. the power is where i would want just a bit more, to get my 5th star. for almost any portable headphone this will be enough power, but anything more demanding than say the 4XX you will want more power. 660's may be able to run enough for most people, but lets be honest; here on this section of MD we want all the volume on everything. it does come with the IEM adapter so you can run high efficiency monitors (from BW this is an add-on) so you get the adapter plus the IEM adapter for a good discount. mine did have an issue where the green light would not come on to indicate the battery was fully charged. i contacted BW support and they had me do a factory reset and download and install a firmware update. so if you charge yours for hours and still can't get a green status light try that. (press the reset button then press and hold the two arrow buttons till the blue stops blinking quickly. then don't plug anything in or turn on for at least 20 minutes (yes they said 20 minutes) then charge the device again and you should be able to get a green light. the firmware is on their site. (windows only (.exe file).
Pierre111
413
Aug 13, 2018
tecky1kanobeThanks for your input and review. I Believe Stephanie our After sale representative might have had a small inattention mistake. The correct precautious delay after a reinitialization is 20 sec, not 20 minutes.
DRaGZ
305
Jul 24, 2018
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I really wanted to like these more, but I just can't give it higher than three stars. It's a good idea executed...middlingly...if I'm putting it nicely. To preface, I am using this with my Google Pixel phone.
Pros: - It is exceptionally nice and small and light, it is a great size for something like this. - The sound is an exceptional improvement over the Google Pixel's headphone jack. Not that the Pixel's DAC is anything to write home about...nor does this really compare to a really good solid desktop amp like a Schiit Magni 3 or anything like that, but for the size and portability it does a really good job. Everything sounds fuller and more detailed immediately. - The battery life is great. I've used it heavily over two weeks or so, it never ran out of batteries on its own. Granted, I charged it every night in my car's USB charging port, but it lasts long enough for a day at the very least. - It is powerful enough to drive even high impedence headphones well, like planars.
Cons: - The little wheel for volume, imo, is a bad call for this type of device. In theory, it is a nice sleek design, in practice it is extremely finicky to get the exact volume level you want because the increments are small but have pronounced digital bumps in volumes. Additionally, the wheel is so easy to jostle that you can randomly get way too loud or way too quiet volume, which is extremely unpleasant. If each tick is such a pronounced digital bump in volume anyway, the wheel almost makes no sense, it would be better to just have volume up and down buttons and call it a day. With this type of use case, you generally want to set your volume and leave it that way without worrying about it getting fudged up through jostling. The wheel is just annoying to deal with. - The Bluetooth connection, frankly, is awful. I believe my model was supposed to ship with the firmware fixes, and if that's the case...there's still a lot more to work out. I know it's not my phone's fault, it often connects to my car in the garage one story below me. But the GET can't even maintain a stable connection when it's clipped onto my shirt collar, or even when it's clipped onto my jean pocket...right next to the phone. The connection gets worse in crowded areas where there's more signals in general bouncing around, and I even noticed that physical jostling actually affects its connectivity, which is crazy to me. I realize that a lot of the limitation probably has to do with the fact it's such a small device with a limited power output, but this is a big issue. The GET only played music smoothly about 80& of the time, which is unacceptable for a product like this. Doesn't matter how good the sound is if it only plays back well 80% of the time.
Overall, I wouldn't get this product again without improvements.
Pros: - It is exceptionally nice and small and light, it is a great size for something like this. - The sound is an exceptional improvement over the Google Pixel's headphone jack. Not that the Pixel's DAC is anything to write home about...nor does this really compare to a really good solid desktop amp like a Schiit Magni 3 or anything like that, but for the size and portability it does a really good job. Everything sounds fuller and more detailed immediately. - The battery life is great. I've used it heavily over two weeks or so, it never ran out of batteries on its own. Granted, I charged it every night in my car's USB charging port, but it lasts long enough for a day at the very least. - It is powerful enough to drive even high impedence headphones well, like planars.
Cons: - The little wheel for volume, imo, is a bad call for this type of device. In theory, it is a nice sleek design, in practice it is extremely finicky to get the exact volume level you want because the increments are small but have pronounced digital bumps in volumes. Additionally, the wheel is so easy to jostle that you can randomly get way too loud or way too quiet volume, which is extremely unpleasant. If each tick is such a pronounced digital bump in volume anyway, the wheel almost makes no sense, it would be better to just have volume up and down buttons and call it a day. With this type of use case, you generally want to set your volume and leave it that way without worrying about it getting fudged up through jostling. The wheel is just annoying to deal with. - The Bluetooth connection, frankly, is awful. I believe my model was supposed to ship with the firmware fixes, and if that's the case...there's still a lot more to work out. I know it's not my phone's fault, it often connects to my car in the garage one story below me. But the GET can't even maintain a stable connection when it's clipped onto my shirt collar, or even when it's clipped onto my jean pocket...right next to the phone. The connection gets worse in crowded areas where there's more signals in general bouncing around, and I even noticed that physical jostling actually affects its connectivity, which is crazy to me. I realize that a lot of the limitation probably has to do with the fact it's such a small device with a limited power output, but this is a big issue. The GET only played music smoothly about 80& of the time, which is unacceptable for a product like this. Doesn't matter how good the sound is if it only plays back well 80% of the time.
Overall, I wouldn't get this product again without improvements.
Pierre111
413
Aug 2, 2018
DRaGZHi DraGz, email us at info@bluewaveaudio.ca we will do your best to assist. For connectivity issues we would not say it's your phones fault, but at the same time it really differs from different sources so we still have to question how they do interact with a BT5.0 devices , and their implementation of AptX HD because data shows that on majority of sources device the connectivity is really solid. We will do all we can to assist you and we have full guaranteed satisfaction policy if we can't make it work to a satisfactory performance for your usage and your source devices.
davythomas
3
Jul 7, 2018
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Update: I'm revising this review based on the latest firmware update, Bluewave_Get_2018-06-19. The new firmware improves the range somewhat, maybe 50% greater than what I experienced before. I wish the range were better but appreciate the improvement in the reliability of the connection. I still like the way this little unit sounds and works...
Originally: I'm kind of disappointed with this unit. First, the good things: it sounds good, is very easy to use, is small and light, and will drive a lot of different headphones as long as the impedance is not too high. My Yuin PK1 sound good although the Sennheiser HD 6XX are a bit of a stretch (but that's to be expected).
The disappointing aspect is the range of the radio: with the unit I have it's only about 3 or 4 meters. Anything farther than that and the audio stream starts to stutter. I have also noticed dropouts when holding it in my closed hand or, when clipped to my shirt, my torso gets in-between the GET and the streaming source. And forget about taking it into an adjacent room. One other anomaly is that it failed to turn off once (the indicator stayed a solid green) and I had to reset the unit in order to restore it to working order.
Not sure if my unit is defective or if this is a limitation of the design. I'll contact the maker and see what they say.
Originally: I'm kind of disappointed with this unit. First, the good things: it sounds good, is very easy to use, is small and light, and will drive a lot of different headphones as long as the impedance is not too high. My Yuin PK1 sound good although the Sennheiser HD 6XX are a bit of a stretch (but that's to be expected).
The disappointing aspect is the range of the radio: with the unit I have it's only about 3 or 4 meters. Anything farther than that and the audio stream starts to stutter. I have also noticed dropouts when holding it in my closed hand or, when clipped to my shirt, my torso gets in-between the GET and the streaming source. And forget about taking it into an adjacent room. One other anomaly is that it failed to turn off once (the indicator stayed a solid green) and I had to reset the unit in order to restore it to working order.
Not sure if my unit is defective or if this is a limitation of the design. I'll contact the maker and see what they say.
SlamR
2
Apr 15, 2020
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A great portable solution
I definitely prefer this over using a USB-C/audio jack converter for my phone, sounds much nicer and the connection is nice and stable. Just misses out on being perfect with the volume control, it can be quite easy to bump and mess your volume up.
Recommends this product? Yes
Dwyz
10
Aug 6, 2018
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Sounds great, looks and feels great. I only have 2 issues.
1) Bluetooth radio is weak, On my Pixel XL (which has bluetooth issues with lower power devices) putting anything, including my hand, between the phone and the GET will cause the connection to stutter and drop. On my Sony (which has really good BT) I can get maybe a 10-12 ft line of site (maybe 6ft with a wall) before the connection starts to drop out. I was hoping to have some freedom from the device I am streaming from but realistically it has to be close to your body (or on it) to work.
2) The volume knob has too much initial resistance and then is pretty loose once started. This makes it quite difficult to dial in the volume while still and almost impossible while walking/moving.
Overall I like it, I use it everyday, but those two issues make it inconvenient.
1) Bluetooth radio is weak, On my Pixel XL (which has bluetooth issues with lower power devices) putting anything, including my hand, between the phone and the GET will cause the connection to stutter and drop. On my Sony (which has really good BT) I can get maybe a 10-12 ft line of site (maybe 6ft with a wall) before the connection starts to drop out. I was hoping to have some freedom from the device I am streaming from but realistically it has to be close to your body (or on it) to work.
2) The volume knob has too much initial resistance and then is pretty loose once started. This makes it quite difficult to dial in the volume while still and almost impossible while walking/moving.
Overall I like it, I use it everyday, but those two issues make it inconvenient.
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Cons: - The power button is easily pressed, turning on the device unintended. It has auto turn-off after a while, but it'll also auto turn-off when I expect to use it on stand by. - Hiss is pretty loud on my U12, better to use it with less sensitive IEM or headphone. - While we can adjust the volume very precisely, the volume start to get loud only at around 3/4, it's too easy to turn it too much as there is not much movement left.
Note: I didn't test for range, but from my shirt pocket to my phone in my jeans pocket, the connection is solid.