No, I meant the non-Pro version.See the Hidizs S8 review. Same device
http://www.tempotec.com.cn/en/2-Product/Sonata/SonataHD/index.htm
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No, I meant the non-Pro version.See the Hidizs S8 review. Same device
It's go the hirez sticker on it so I'm sold !No, I meant the non-Pro version.
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for IEMs it seems decent enough no?
Dongles are a horrible solution when on the go, I'd rather put up with the low output, mainly because I never listen loud from my phone.I don't know but for me this is kind of irrelevant as one can get a supposedly good measuring dongle like TempoTec Sonata HD (to be measured by Amir sometime) for 30usd which should measure a lot better than the phone's DAC.
My bad, sorry. Too many pro/ non pro HD sonatatecs floating roundNo, I meant the non-Pro version.
http://www.tempotec.com.cn/en/2-Product/Sonata/SonataHD/index.htm
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To me it's just an extension of the headphone cable, no big deal, as long as the distortion is lowered significantly and I get some higher power as well.Dongles are a horrible solution when on the go, I'd rather put up with the low output, mainly because I never listen loud from my phone.
Anyway, google maybe aims for some upcoming EU/US guidelines for hearing protection by aplying fixed power limiter..
True, I didn't noticed that at a quick glance!Power wise, yes, but the output impedance is too high for a lot of BAs.
I agree with that, maybe not that different when using on desktop solution, but when put into handbag or pants pockets that puts great stress at both the dongle and the phone port, my wife's iPhone 8 lightening jack died like 4 months with daily commute use with the dongle and repairing cost a fortuneDongles are a horrible solution when on the go, I'd rather put up with the low output, mainly because I never listen loud from my phone.
I'm fairly certain this is right, i remember the first EU ear protection law coming out and all my devices which had updatable firmware lost a ton of volume!
Just had a thought there might be a hidden option somewhere in settings to turn off the limiter for those of you outside the EU.
Not an expert on this but doesn't the ability to provide higher voltage have an impact on battery life?
Yes. When I enable the extra headphone amp to drive 300 ohm AKGs with my LG phones, you can almost watch the battery drain.Not an expert on this but doesn't the ability to provide higher voltage have an impact on battery life?
Completely off topic but the picture
on the review has reminded me that the new Sufjan Stevens album came out yesterday.
I shall enjoy listening to it - just not on this phone!
I don't do a lot of listening on the go but was considering the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro. I know that there are threads on this but how draining on battery life is it? (Sorry for being lazy).
Given the battery life is an over-riding issue in these units with very high trade-offs, the singular obsession on output voltage seems out of context. The saved battery draw may be helping some other functional trade-offs on the phone (not just total life).
As they are not designing these to be an audio unit (different from having an audio feature), good over-all engineering decision might be:
1. Provide for a good audio experience for a subset of HP/IEMs through analog out using default built-in controls that promote least battery usage and safe listening levels (whether mandated or based on recommendations from the medical profession). So consumers just plugging in whatever headphones they have (90%+ use case) aren't adversely affected.
2. Allow custom apps to be used for increasing the output via analog that lets those that want to take responsibility for it opt-in for less battery life and possible hearing damage but able to use their choice of headphones.
3. Use digital outs for connectivity to external devices that can provide additional amplification.
That seems like a more sensible engineering decision/challenge than engineering it to provide 2v of audio output so that any headphone can be used.
Am I wrong on this?