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[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
No. I still have mp3 files from my pre Hi-Fi/Hi-Res days (Fall 2014), but I very rarely get mp3s anymore unless I HAVE to.

Since I got into the whole Hi-Fi thing, I do things differently now. Whether I buy a CD-Quality (or rip a CD) album, or Hi-Res album, I never leave it "as is". Instead, I downsample the songs or albums from FLAC or ALAC down to AAC, aka mp4. These are "next gen mp3" lossy files (which is why "mp4" makes sense) that are much higher grade than mp3s, but are only slightly bigger. Statistically people can't tell the difference b/t a higher grade AAC file (like 320-512 kbps CBR, which is what I downsample to) and a FLAC lossless file. I myself have failed numerous ABX comparison tests, which further proves you can't tell the difference. Those who say they can are full of sh*t and just wanna believe they have "Golden Ears" when they don't and prob never took an ABX test in their lives either. lol The benefit of AAC is it's much smaller, so you can store more of them on a cloud storage or phone/device, and being smaller they require less battery power to play too. So it's a WIN-WIN! The only reason why CD-Quality (CDQ) or Hi-Res albums sound better has nothing to do with the higher resolution (that only matters if you go down to mp3)...........................it's b/c the studios use better sounding masters on CD and esp Hi-Res releases than they do on mp3 releases. This is why I even bother with all that. It makes such a difference to me though. Albums I got tired of YEARS ago that I got in Hi-Res now sound fresh & new with details I never noticed before. Even CDs or CDQ digital albums I downsample to AAC as well. I typically notice that these sound clearer but also the bass can get deeper and sounds more full than the mp3 version of the same songs will. Sometimes it's cheaper to just buy the physical CD and downsample it yourself than getting the digital one. I usually go for the "Used but like new" quality CDs first off Amazon or eBay. The trick is to not rip the CD to mp3 but to 320-512 kbps CBR AAC. (Lately I've just been doing 320 honestly.) So no longer am I making that mistake from the past that I made back when I didn't know any better. lol

See this post of mine if interested in learning more. (Ignore Walkman stuff at top and iBasso part at bottom.) It will tell you how to downsample (you can also use iTunes as well, except for DSDs), and also where to buy from too.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] psawjack:
I'm just getting caught up on this thread. So a Verizon and a ATT V30 will show the user what mode that the DAC is in but TMO V30 has had that feature removed? Am I missing something here? Does this make any sense to anyone? Well I guess 2 out of 3 isn't that bad. Hopefully the next TMO software update will turn that feature on.

LMax - It seems like you had a bad connection the first time you tried to connect and it prompted the AUX mode but after you re-seated the post you were good to go. That's how it sounds when I have my MDR-Z7s plugged in but ATM I don't have any other high impedance HPs to test with it.

Rockstar - I'm just getting caught up on your comments. Even though I own Neutron Player, USB Audio Player Pro, Jet Audio HD, and PowerAmp Music players I have always gone back to the Walkman/Sony Music app, either if it was on a Sony device or using a port of the App found in XDA. The only exception to that was with the LG V series because there were issues using other 3rd party apps when trying to use the good DAC. The Sony music app has everything I want in a music player including direct play from Google Drive and direct streaming through Spotify. I can tell you that the Automatic Optimization can be set to on when using PowerAmp and Bandcamp. I haven't listened to music for long with Poweramp though.

And lastly I gotta say that I'd stick with the XZP w/amp over the V30 if the XZP had VOLTE, WIFI calling, FPR, and an OLED screen. If you amp the XZP then it's just awesome. I even tried/tested out the Sony PHA-3 for about 2 weeks and when connected to the XZP it was just WOW. I would have kept it if it wasn't so damn expensive.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
Oh ok cuff I converted my mp3s to flac files and I use that on my poweramp
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
You converted your mp3 files to FLAC files? Unfortunately, that was a waste of time my friend. lol You cannot convert or sample up, only down. Or in other words, you can't add details by upsampling. All you actually did was make your mp3 files bigger than they needed to be. I would advise not doing that anymore, and immediately either 1) Downsample your flac files back down to 320 kbps mp3s (though if they were originally below 320, then you can go lower but I wouldn't go below 256) so they will be smaller again at least or 2) Buy those same albums/songs in CD-Quality or else Hi-Res and just delete the current mp3/FLAC versions you have now.

Perhaps you can do #2 for the albums/songs you TRULY love and if they're available in Hi-Res. Or else CDQ if you still want an upgrade vs. mp3. I would say 90-95% of the time I can hear a diff b/t mp3 & CD as well as mp3 and Hi-Res. Sometimes I can't, but I consider it more a rarity. And the odds are with you, so might as well I say. See the post I linked you to find online stores that sell Hi-Res and CDQ songs (7digital is the one that sells digital CDs to download as well as Hi-Res versions. The others have digital CDs too, but in VERY limited supply.) . Also again consider Amazon and eBay for the CD versions as they may cost more digitally. Always go for "Used Like New" (or similar) first for lowest price, though sometimes those are the same price as a new one. Check "other sellers" on Amazon and see if any notes listed on the CD condition. The case can be cracked or damaged, but if the CD isn't, and it's cheaper, go for it.

Also, make sure to use like MS OneDrive or Google Drive to store your songs. If you put them elsewhere like Google Play Music that app will automatically downsample them to mp3s..........NOT cool. lol
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
Luckily I have my mp3 files on my laptop so use those instead and delete the flac files?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Oh ok. Nice!

Yeah delete them. I know some players or apps have "upsampling" features like Sony's DSEE HX, but that is something different. What that does is essentially "guess" what you're low-res mp3s would sound like if they were higher res. It does actually make SOME improvement, but again it's very different from what you did.

Maybe look up some of your fav albums and see if they have a Hi-Res version out and buy 1 or 2 and compare them to your mp3s and see. If you tell me what bands you like I can tell you if I liked the Hi-Res version of an album by them if I already bought it (FYI: I have A LOT at this point lol). Just remember, they only really sound better b/c those Hi-Res (and CD) releases are given BETTER SOUNDING MASTERS by the studio engineers/producers than the mp3 releases get. When I say only I mean like 90% is from the different masters. I'd say about 10-15% is from how mp3 just naturally sounds worse than the other better formats like AAC and FLAC. Two distinct inferior aspects of mp3s that I notice are 1) The bass doesn't go as deep as it does on CD and Hi-Res releases (even when downsampled to AAC) and 2) I notice that sometimes on mp3s (esp ones encoded BELOW 320 kbps, which is the max) the cymbals on the drums will sound "wet" like they're underwater, and so they take on a what I call "splashy" tone, and I don't mean that in a good way. lol
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
I really don't listen to cds...I download my music and mix them using virtual dj...the mixer turns them into mp3 format...its either mp3 or wav format so of course I go with mp3...Lol
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Well that's fine. I don't listen to CDs either. I rip them to digital format and then listen to them like I do my mp3s, etc.

I C. Well then honestly you're better off choosing WAV if that's your only option. But then you can always reformat those lossless WAV files to FLAC if you like or else AAC. Up to you. But WAV would most definitely be the better choice if your only other option is mp3. lol
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
So you're saying wav is better than mp3 format?

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Right now my mp3 are at 192 kbps anyway to make them 256?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
Which is better?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Yes I am. Even IF the same source/master is being used for those WAV and MP3 options you're being given, the WAV is lossless, but that's not really as important. What IS important is that you're more likely to hear more detail and also less "toxic distortions" with a WAV file. You can always use iTunes or dBpoweramp (see that one link I sent earlier) to downsample those WAVs to FLAC or AAC later too.

Well again, you COULD upsample them to 256 kbps. But it WON'T make them sound any different AT ALL. So there's no point in doing it. This is why downloading WAVs is better. You can only go down (or stay equal), never up. lol

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Umm..........is that mp3 version a downsampled version of the Hi-Res track, or an mp3 you already had in your collection before today?

Either way, I think you know the answer max. lol

Delete that mp3 and then downsample the Hi-Res version to FLAC or AAC. Or don't. You CAN just leave the Hi-Res version "as is". That's fine for now, but over time depending on how much space you have, you may want to reconsider downsampling the songs/albums to make them smaller.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
Well my sd card is a 256gb so I'm ok for now... I can use dB poweramp to down sample from. Flac to mp3 320?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Oh ok. Cool.

You can do that, but after everything I just said, why would you?? Forget about mp3s man. lol I'm slowly trying to eliminate them from my collection as much as possible. Really like 95-99% of the albums I REALLY love I've replaced from mp3 to Hi-Res or else CDQ. I have NO regrets whatsoever for doing it too. Makes my headphones sound so much better and worth the money I put them down on them.

Use dBpoweramp to downsample from FLAC (or WAV) to 320 or 512 kbps CBR AAC. Or to CD-Quality FLAC (lossless) if you want, though I think AAC is better for space reasons and also that I don't believe there's any difference in quality.

If you downsample from Hi-Res FLAC, you will have to first downsample to WAV and THEN either FLAC or AAC. That's just how dBpoweramp is. But if it's already CD-Quality (16-bit/44.1kHz), then you can skip the "WAV" part I just described.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Lmax579:
For sure in just gonna keep my flacs for now
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Ok
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
So if I don't want super giant headphones, but also want better audio than the 32ohm earbuds I have now, what would you guys recommend? Something in the $100 price range would be good, since I don't use them enough to justify spending much more than that. I did see these on Amazon, what do you think?

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD280PRO-Headphones-old-model/dp/B00IT0IHOY/?th=1 - 64ohm according to Sennheiser's site.

Also need to hope they fit my head. Every set of headphones I've bought recently don't fit my giant cranium.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] psawjack:
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For under $100 I'd say to check these out: MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/1MORE-Tr...9347&wl11=online&wl12=910868710&wl13=&veh=semhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/1MORE-Triple-Driver-In-Ear-Headphones-Earphones-Earbuds-with-Apple-iOS-and-Android-Compatible-Microphone-and-Remote-Silver/910868710?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=8271&adid=22222222227077877150&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=190083548581&wl4=pla-296140894498&wl5=9007725&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117089347&wl11=online&wl12=910868710&wl13=&veh=sem
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
Currently using those. They're only 32-ohm, and I'm thinking that full size headphones are my only shot at true high impedance.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] psawjack:
Well the price range severely limits your choices, unless you take the used route from somewhere like Head FI website. From what I read you have the best available earphones for $100.

If you are looking for a decent pair of cans to pair with the V30 I'd check out: beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm closed Studio Headphone.

Good luck!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
I agree with you on earphones. What I'm looking for is headphones, and the Sennheiser ones I linked above appear to be powerful enough to trigger High Impedance mode. But before I bought them, I wanted to ask for alternatives here.

I do see the beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 250 ohm headphones on Amazon for $140 with a warehouse deal.

-Edit- Here's a Sony set with 60+ Ohm also - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=psdc_5524096011_t1_B0006NL5SM
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] psawjack:
With Black Friday right around the corner I'm sure that you'll find a good pair of $200 headphones for under $100 on Amazon.

Happy Hunting!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] bilbo60:
SoundMagic E80s sound fantastic to me. 64 Ohms, they trigger the Hi-impedance mode, and they cost less than $50.00. I also have the 1More triple drivers.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
NotATreoFan,

Aside from being a regular member on Head-Fi with many of my own self-started threads, I also keep a running list of all kinds of earphones and headphones on Amazon as well.

So ok, $100 price range...........does that mean AROUND $100 (like $100-$150 max) or do you mean $100 max?? Please specify.

Also, don't worry about impedance. With the male/female adapter cable "trick" mentioned several times in this thread (let me know if you don't know what I'm referring to), you can force the V30 into what we believe is HIM (I am going to try and verify this on my sister's Verizon V30 sometime this or next week). So what I need from you is honesty lol.............do you PREFER earphones or headphones? I myself like both but prefer headphones. But let me know on both, and then I can suggest some great headphones (aside from what others on here have already). And yes, for earphones, you don't really wanna go below $100 as then you end up with ones that DO NOT have detachable cables. My issues with those ones are, from past experience, I know that the first thing to go bad on earphones with fixed cables is the cable itself typically. But regardless of your honest preference, I can suggest at least one GREAT earphone around $100 that also HAS detachable cables.

So let me know.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
jack,

Not sure if you caught my reply, but here it is. Lemme know when you get a chance.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
I can manage as high as $200 for a truly amazing set of headphones, but I'd prefer to stay in the $100-150 range.

I've been using earphones for a long time due to my family's trademark giant head. The last 3 pairs of headphones I bought couldn't fit comfortably. I would prefer a good pair of headphones that will properly seal out the noise of my 2 hour train commute. I've been trying the foam eartips that came with my 1More earphones, but my ears are picky and I can't seem to find a decent fit that both isolates noise but does not hurt my ear canals.

I agree on the detatchable cord, as it will help with storage also. I think the Sennheiser ones for $100 I posted above have that.

I'll definitely look forward to your recommendations.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] LovelessLane:
My Sony MDR-XB90EX IEMs were detected as a external device.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
I'm testing the AKGs in person today. Happens to be a Harmon store at street level of my NYC office. I did pick up a different set from this list, based on recommendations from a friend who produces music. The beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 80ohm headphones are really clear, but they don't seem to seal as well as I've heard mentioned. It was minimal, but I could still hear my train running down the tracks this morning and the noise while going through the tunnel to Penn Station.

There is definitely a difference in volume when toggling the DAC, so I know that's working. And I'm also listening to FLAC files which the stock LG app identifies as Hi-Fi in my library. But I'm still yearning for a little more volume at lower levels.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Hey Treo,

That's awesome! Let me know how that goes with the K550. One of the best days ever with regards to HPs for me was when I tested them out at my local Best Buy, so I think you are in for a great experience!

Yeah the Beyers are very well-rated, however, someone who I trust more than anyone with regards to HPs told me before that unless you get one of their pricier ones like the T5P, the lower-priced ones are "overrated". This is why I don't have any on my list anymore, as even the pricier T5P I don't think compares to the $800 Mr. Speakers AEON HPs. Plus the Beyers all seem to have fixed cables, which I no longer care for and avoid as much as possible. Of course that's just me. The fact that you're ok with the K550 having a fixed cable is just fine especially since they're like $70-$80 cheaper thank the K550 MK III with the detachable cable is.

With regards to seal/isolation on the train, with my K550s, I never had an issue. Though I should mention that the train I always take is pretty quiet vs. like subway/urban trains are (mine is suburban & urban based in it routes).

Well as long as you don't downsample those FLAC files to mp3, they will sound the same, even if you do to 320+ kbps AAC (which is "in between" mp3 and FLAC). But I think I already discussed that with you. You can always downsample to AAC later if you wish. I should also mention (or mention again) that if you need more volume, you can simply do the male/female adapter cable trick I mentioned. It's a very inexpensive way to get a NICE volume bump (I measured about a 15-20% bump myself) quickly. I still have to test it on my sister's Verizon V30 to see what mode it's switching the V30 to, but it's really not THAT important because all that matters is that I'm noticing an increase in volume, which I most definitely am. If you need me to explain it again to you, let me know.

The K550 will only sound its best with a solid amp (and great DAC, which of course the V30 has BOTH of), so if you listen to it and the volume doesn't sound loud enough to you, then I strongly suggest doing that trick with the adapter I linked (or one like it). Do not judge the K550 until you've heard them with a PROPER volume level. It would be unfair to you to do that.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
V30 Quad DAC Modes Confirmation

Ok so I finally got a chance to check out my sister's Verizon V30 to confirm the Quad DAC modes. When I plugged in my 32-ohm Meze 99 Classics directly into her phone, it showed up as "Normal Device Mode". But when I plugged in my male/female audio adapter cable into the V30, then plugged in my 99 Cs into the female end of that, the mode that showed up was "External Device Connected", which is exactly what we all believed it was in, NOT High Impedance Mode (HIM).

When I can, I'll update here about what happens with the 75 ohm impedance adapter (once I get it from my cousin, which will be sometime soon).
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
So I went to Guitar Center yesterday and played around with the DT 770 I already had, plus the K550 and K553. From the playlist they have in the demo unit, it was clear pretty quick that the none of them could put out the bass I was looking for. The salesman recommended the V-Moda Crossfade LP2, which using the Adele song (not my cup of tea) on demo, was exactly what I wanted out of my headphones.

I picked them up for $149, and they sound great on the V30. I did however also order this from Amazon to do the external device trick, and that allows me to get Level 55 volume at closer to 40.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] RockStar2005:
Hey Treo,

Well I'm happy to hear you found the headphones that you like most! Everyone's different, so not everyone is gonna agree with my taste in sound signatures. lol

V-Modas are a respected brand. I used to own a pair of their cheaper earphones. They were actually really good! The reason why I don't suggest them to people is because their headphones are known for commonly having a "V-shaped sound signature", which means the mids are typically recessed (the mids are where you hear the vocals and some of the lower guitar frequencies; it also affects the "weight" of the drums too). I personally don't like this signature much, as don't most audiophiles I know. But again, everyone's different, so yeah.

The K550s are not very bassy, but if you EQ them the right way, you can get them to be pretty bassy without it affecting the mids and highs. Anyway, if you like bassy headphones, then these were a good choice. Had you been open to spending around $300 though, I would've suggested you get the headphones I have now, the Meze 99 Classics, which DO have a more bassier sound signature but are excellent at containing that bass extremely well while rendering every little detail, even in the sub-bass.

Yes, that adapter is just fine for doing the volume trick. Sounds like you are all set! Enjoy your new 'phones!!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] psawjack:
Has anyone tried out a pair of Fostex TR-80-80 or the TR-80-250 with the V30?

Both should trigger high impedience mode.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Thank you for the link!

I've ordered

one of these 75 Ω impedance connectors.

There's also a "name brand" one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNU-3-5mm...hash=item238e03bfa6:m:mY7LLoApGhvxne-71cclIpA

I plan to use them with this pair of high quality earbuds:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A7G35S0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones (Earphones/Earbuds)

Impedance: 32 Ω

Already has 32 ohm impedance (then plus 75 ohms more), so that would definitely trigger the HIM. (yeah, I could have gotten the 20 ohm connector, but I ordered before I confirmed the impedance of what I already had. I knew the 75 ohm would do the trick, no matter what I had.)

However, what if I also connected that 75ohm connector to a pair of "regular" ear buds? It would still trigger the HIM, but would that hurt them in any way? I have some Samsung branded earbuds I bought cheap off one of the "deal" websites, and I have no idea the specs.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] bilbo60:
I think I'll try one of those adapters. Probably get the 20 Ohm. I've read of people using 250 Ohm headsets with the phone, and haven't read reports of any problems. You should be okay, maybe less output. I recently bought a pair of the 1Mores but prefer the SoundMagic E80S. That could change if I could trigger the high impedance mode with the triple drivers..
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NotATreoFan:
So the V-Modas are going back. Got to be too difficult making them fit right with my glasses on. Went by Sam Ash today, tested out another 5 pairs, and went with the ATH-M50x.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] psawjack:
I hear ya about the v modas. I love the sound signature but hate the comfort so they are an automatic no go for me.

Like other have suggested maybe try a 20 ohm adapter for those M50s.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] mrkoven:
do you guys feel enhanced mode is better than normal?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] bilbo60:
To my ears, the High impedance (Vs Normal audio device or external audio device mode) sounds better, but at the same time I'm using different headsets to compare. I'm interested in getting the 20 and 75 ohm adapters so I can try my 1More triple drivers (or other devices) with each mode. Is it just a loudness thing, or is there more dynamic range, etc.?