Don't you hate it when you find out that your new smartphone doesn't sport a headphone jack? You're left with two options. Use that ridiculous dongle bundled in the box or shell out a lot more money for a high-quality Bluetooth headset. What if we told you there was a third option? Bluetooth music adaptors have existed for years now but FiiO sent us over their BTR1 dongle recently that is supposed to deliver audiophile-quality music over an AptX connection. With a cheeky name that literally says better one, our curiosity was definitely piqued. Find out what we thought about it in our review of the FiiO BTR1. Design The FiiO BTR1 is a diminutive piece of kit as it should be and is meant to be worn as a clip on your shirt or jeans pocket. The entire apparatus barely weighs 20 grams and is lightweight to the point of being unnoticeable. The clip at the back is strong enough to withstand a bit of jostling while traveling so you won't need to worry about it dropping off. The shell is made of aluminum and has a lightly rigged surface that makes it a bit grippy. There's not much in the way ...
Monday, 28 May 2018
FiiO BTR1 Bluetooth DAC – Amp Review
Don't you hate it when you find out that your new smartphone doesn't sport a headphone jack? You're left with two options. Use that ridiculous dongle bundled in the box or shell out a lot more money for a high-quality Bluetooth headset. What if we told you there was a third option? Bluetooth music adaptors have existed for years now but FiiO sent us over their BTR1 dongle recently that is supposed to deliver audiophile-quality music over an AptX connection. With a cheeky name that literally says better one, our curiosity was definitely piqued. Find out what we thought about it in our review of the FiiO BTR1. Design The FiiO BTR1 is a diminutive piece of kit as it should be and is meant to be worn as a clip on your shirt or jeans pocket. The entire apparatus barely weighs 20 grams and is lightweight to the point of being unnoticeable. The clip at the back is strong enough to withstand a bit of jostling while traveling so you won't need to worry about it dropping off. The shell is made of aluminum and has a lightly rigged surface that makes it a bit grippy. There's not much in the way ...
