Built2SpillMy ES100 EarStudio disconnects from BT every few minutes after a week and I found the sound “disappointing”. Hopefully both not an issue in the M3s.. if is, then Meh.
PaulNSI can't stand my earstudio. I love my Solasomi Roger. For only $15 on Amazon, you should try one. Very solid build, good signal, great battery life and pretty decent sound. It is a little bright and not as warm as I prefer, but the portability and durability are unbeatable for the price.
ATXBBCThanks for the suggestion! I have the Roger queued up on Amazon for the next I have enough items for free shipping. All I really want is a 'reliable and good sounding' portable BT receiver..
ATXBBCWow. I’m sorry to hear about your experience, but I honestly think the ES100 is easily the best audio, or electronic for that matter, purchase I’ve ever made: I have bought 3 total, for myself and gifts for others, and all work great. I work outside in a physically demanding job that requires a Bluetooth solution; plugging a wire directly to the phone is not possible, and the ES100 sounds noticeably better anyway. The phone app is just brilliant too.
Built2SpillRecently upgraded to a Fiio Q5 with AM5 for some of my hard to drive cans. Gave my ES100 away. Glad you enjoy yours though! That is what really matters with any piece of audiophile equipment.
ATXBBCI am on Q5 now with AM3B. Sound is nice, although Q5 lack hardware EQ (except “bass boost”) and FiiO Player is not playing over BT on latest iOS. So, for no adjustments (or can/want to use 3-star FiiO App), Q5 is OK I suppose. Otherwise hardware stack feels limited on Q5.. wish FiiO took aspects of ES100, mainly EQ, especially on device 3x cost.
ATXBBCDude, that Q5 looks awesome. I may have to give it a try as well: you can’t have to many options.
i wish someone would develop an ipx rated Bluetooth adapter.
AndroidkneeES100 does have one of better app packages and EQ. I still use Q5 even without EQ though :( I wish FiiO took some features. Now I have a broken ES100 and an working ES100 collecting dust.. also, half-size Q5 would probably be more ideal shape for me.