ChildOfTheMoon Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) What earbuds or headphones do y'all use to get hires output? So I hate over the ear headphones and I've come to prefer Bluetooth for when I'm at work. I have Raycon's The Everyday Earbuds. They're fantastic for their price (the most expensive pair of earbuds I've ever bought at $79.99 twice - I accidentally ruined my first pair in the washing machine lol) but I've noticed that they - at max- only play 16bit aac despite having files that go up to 24bit/96khz. Though tbh that could just be because of my settings because I'm lowkey lost with the plethora of options and stuff Edited September 9 by ChildOfTheMoon Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzian Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 PA isn't in control of what codec your earphones use. Your files, being 24-96 at the top end, doesn't change anything about what capabilities your $80 Bluetooth earbuds have or don't have. If they support some variant of APT-X or the more common LDAC codec, then it merits a further look. Otherwise 16/44.1 is the best you're getting. Enable dither and SoX resampler and tough it out. Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-131584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChildOfTheMoon Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 7 hours ago, Fitzian said: PA isn't in control of what codec your earphones use. Your files, being 24-96 at the top end, doesn't change anything about what capabilities your $80 Bluetooth earbuds have or don't have. If they support some variant of APT-X or the more common LDAC codec, then it merits a further look. Otherwise 16/44.1 is the best you're getting. Enable dither and SoX resampler and tough it out. yes i know all of that, thats why i asked the forum 20 hours ago, ChildOfTheMoon said: What earbuds or headphones do y'all use to get hires output? for suggestions on what ones do support hi-res Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-131590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzian Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 25 minutes ago, ChildOfTheMoon said: yes i know all of that, thats why i asked the forum for suggestions on what ones do support hi-res You asked if it was an issue of settings, that you were "lowkey lost" Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-131591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzian Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Qudelix 5K and FiiO BTR7 are popular bluetooth dongles supporting "hi-res" and BT for any wired set. I have heard good things about the Audio Technica EAH-AZ80, though. Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-131592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChildOfTheMoon Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 5 hours ago, Fitzian said: Qudelix 5K and FiiO BTR7 are popular bluetooth dongles supporting "hi-res" and BT for any wired set. I have heard good things about the Audio Technica EAH-AZ80, though. Thanks! Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-131593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewilley Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 It also depends on your device too. Some phone ROMs don't support all of the higher quality BT codecs even if the headset does. Andre Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-131597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChildOfTheMoon Posted October 5 Author Share Posted October 5 On 9/10/2024 at 4:09 AM, andrewilley said: It also depends on your device too. Some phone ROMs don't support all of the higher quality BT codecs even if the headset does. Andre Oh that's interesting. I think my phone itself plays an output of at least 24bit 48 khz? If I have sample format set to auto, it's "using" 16bit but selecting 24bit tells me it's "using" 24bit Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-132403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewilley Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Check in your device's Settings=>Developer Options, you may be able to choose different codecs for the currently connected BT device. Andre Link to comment https://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/28274-best-earbudsheadphones-to-use-for-utmost-hires-quality/#findComment-132405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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