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The listed specs are inaccurate. If you check the product on Ifi's site you can see they have omitted APTX HD and APTX LL codec support. Despite being listed on bloomaudio and the actual packaging, they are not included. "Specifications are subject to change without notice"
This of course is not the retailer's fault, but it should be noted. People buy this kind of tech for specific reasons.
It should also be noted that you cannot use LDAC in the highest quality unless you are only using one of the adapters.
The touch controls aren't reliable on my left adapter and can be finicky in general. The Gaia app is pretty terrible if you decide to update the firmware. I have also had charging issues similar to the UTWS5 where one of the adapters will not charge despite being seated properly in the case. I typically have to fidget with them until I see the lights change.
The audio will cut out completely on the left adapter at least once a day. This is usually rectified by pausing the audio and starting it again. Occasionally I will have to repeat this process multiple times.
I was hoping these would be a real upgrade from the problematic Fiio UTWS5 adapters. The audio quality is an improvement at LDAC 660kbps, but not $400 worth. The microphones are on par with the UTWS5 which is not a complement. The battery life is better.... but not $400 better.
I have never owned any Ifi gear before and have been disappointed in this purchase in general. On a positive note I did receive the adapters pretty quickly and I cannot fault this retailer for the incorrect specs on this over priced lackluster product.
Hi Donovan. Thanks so much for the honest and thorough feedback on iFi's GO pod. I'm sorry your experience with the product wasn't what you hoped for.
Thank you for letting us know about the aptX codec incompatibility. As you stated, it seems these were printed on their packaging and originally listed as available codecs, but iFi has removed those from their site. We have also removed them from our listing to avoid any confusion.
We do thank you for the positive feedback regarding Bloom Audio's service and for your loyalty to our brand!
I received my iFi Go Pods. They are among the best Bluetooth iem modules I have.
They have a slight etch to the treble sound to them. With great bass. They also have great left/right stereo panning.
If you use the iFi app to change the filters the sound becomes much more forgiving in the Treble. After the filter change, it become my favorite playback device.
You need to change the slow filter to Fast. And switch the "phase" option to "phase-compensated".
To get to the filters settings you need to use the iFi Gaia app from their download page:
https://ifi-audio.com/support/download-hub/
Other than the playback, they device is of course a lil clunky. More clunky that Fiio UTWS5 modules which are easier to carry around in and out of their case.
Fiio UTWS5 has more treble emphasis and less bass emphasis.
Ifi Go Pods, have great bass playback. And the Treble needs to iFi giaia app filter changes to be perfect.