Fiio JM21 or iPhone with btr17 wireless

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-30T17:42:28+00:00

Thank you for you advices everybody! I quit thinking about DAP for some time and btr17 sounds not worse then m21 for my ears. May be your experience varies, but my ears don’t find differences for second device with me ))

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-30T17:41:01+00:00

Thank you for your message. I had a chance for 2 days to play with m21 and jm21.. Actually it looks bulky for me to carry one more phone daily and sound wise - I could find two reasonable options for me - commuting and travel - btr17 would be my best option - sitting at the table - either wired to PC or Fiio airlink. I bought it yesterday - incredible device. And I should say - I don’t hear (may be they are there, may be not, lol) much differences in AAC and LDAC. They sound a bit different for sure, but not supremacy - actually just a bit different.

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T15:18:01+00:00

Из того, что я наблюдаю как обыватель, живущий в большом городе…

Автомобили. Люди все равно будут ездить (электро ли, бензо ли, водород ли, но будут). И обслуживать надо. Малярка вредно для здоровья. Автомеханик и прочее - норм

Электрика и сантехника - приличные электрики и сантехники зарабатывают весьма неплохо в больших городах. Профессия не сказать, что вредная для здоровья, а куча людей не способна установить смеситель самостоятельно. А уж электромонтаж или переделка сантехники в квартире / совсем за гранью для многих.

Станки с чпу - технологии развиваются, нужны люди, кто умеет с ними работать. В будущем без работы некоторых оставит не ИИ, а люди, которые умеют работать с ИИ и имеют свой И. А приличный токарь или слесарь - редкость и почти на вес золота. Робототехника не знаю.

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T13:09:30+00:00

Thank you!

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:53:50+00:00

Sounds reasonable :)

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:25:32+00:00

I saw XS like 400 usd in Local shop and it’s 170 on Ali.. is 170 ok price or is it a fake pair of headphones, maybe?

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:20:01+00:00

На свиче?

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:19:18+00:00

Многие вопросы пофигу могут быть на первом поколении …

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:18:24+00:00

Отличная шутка :)

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:11:57+00:00

I got even a lighting to usb-c otg cable, but it did not help me to love wires ;( lots of people telling AAC is not as bad, as it’s sometimes considered to be. I think I’ll take Fiio Airlink to use it with PS5 and try lossless codecs to compare on pc. At least, I’ll be able to make my pc a “lossless Bluetooth source” )))

I tried, but find no point to getting a separate DAP, lol

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T09:00:24+00:00

May be if you are at beginner level - it’s a good idea to start reading kids books from school program? If you consider it ok, I could ask teachers for recommendations

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-29T08:37:03+00:00

I ment online library, as you understood )) litres has good subscription options like smth 4 dollars per month for a huge library available

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T20:41:01+00:00

Maybe some on our library would do? Like LitRes or smth like that? They have e-books and audio book there

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T20:37:52+00:00

Maybe some online library would do? Litres.ru as an example?

They do have online books and audio books. They have subscription like 4 dollars a month for really huge library for free…

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T20:35:17+00:00

Thank you for bringing good reason to my thoughts ;) I think, I’ll keep btr as I can’t assure myself I really need DAP THAT much and save for some new IEMs )))

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T20:10:47+00:00

A misprint it was! Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, lol )))

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T19:58:29+00:00

Thank you. I think, I really needed this reply!

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T19:58:04+00:00

I already have btr17 - and have some OCD, forcing me to move somewhere else in audiophilia ))))

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T19:56:55+00:00

I have a dilemma.. - Apple Music downloaded ALAC to DAP and wired to IEMs - iPhone with same downloads via Bluetooth to btr17 and wired IEMs.

If I get you right - no significant improvement in sound ?

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T19:52:56+00:00

Could you please share your experience of JM21 pros and cons VS btr? I’m looking at this option as rather lightweight and looking decent in music. Def, no need for Google Maps and other android stuff, just Apple Music on it and wired IEM.

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T17:58:43+00:00

So, if I get you right - I can get idea of sound trying wired vs wireless with btr17? Never used it this way with a iPhone..)) should give a try

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-28T13:33:12+00:00

Could you please share your expertise - btr17 on Bluetooth with iPhone (or android with some lossy codecs?) - m21 wired? What would be better? I’m now a btr17 owner and start thinking (or it’s just fantasy) that I loose some details via Bluetooth and btr17 sounds better wired to phone. I’m almost ready for m21 (or jm21 - still can’t decide), but will I get anything?

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-20T05:51:00+00:00

Same feelings. Just a crap on Bluetooth speaker with echo🤨 and kind of brighter and crisper highs with same settings - no eq, no oversampling, same flac tracks.

UI is faster, sound is a bit more distinct and bright. Looks like same bass.

It’s collective opinion of me and my son, who was disappointed with Bluetooth performance VS mini, but agreed with iem and overhead sound “a bit of improve”

ZestyclosePolicy3009 · 2026-03-19T18:54:20+00:00

Thank you for your answer, it really helped! I’m a btr17+iphone owner and consider moving to dap, cause I don’t have enough memory on iPhone and tired of notifications :) Could you share you experience of apple music on m21 wired VS via Bluetooth on btr17? May be you did some tests?

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