Lg v40 head fi But anyway, he says the LG V40 channel separation is slightly better than the LG G8, but there's a 3db improvement My Setup : LG V30 US998 + PIE + Rooted wiht Magisk + (Audio Modification Library + Viper4Android FX Legacy + Ainur Narsil + Move Certificates) mods installed in In Android 8 (and in fact, every earlier version of Android), LG's own music app has never been able to play 44 kHz files in direct mode - they always get upsampled to 48 kHz via It's great that Tidal acknowledges this as an issue that needs to be addressed. That The one definite improvement I can see is the speed of running HQ files from sites like Tidal--as V40 jumps to the SD845. The modes itself doesn't sound different, only amped to drive your headphones louder. Sennheiser MX 980 Some other earbuds I own: Blur 173 MX150 ohm aPs (sold), VE Zen 2. Portable Source Gear. Oct 4, 2018 · LG G8X ThinQ™ Dual Screen 128 GB ,LG G7 ThinQ , iBasso DC01, Astell & Kern KANN ,Sennheiser HD650 , Sennheiser HD630 VB,Sony MDR-1AM2 , Share Oct 31, 2018 at Oct 4, 2018 · HEADPHONES: Abyss Diana Phi / AK T1p / Audeze LCD-XC / Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless / Senneiser HD800s / Shure KSE 1500 / JHA Angie CIEM SOURCES: Holo Jan 3, 2018 · I tested 16/44 PCM through HibyMusic on my LG V35 and see the same effect @5h0l3e5 reported - it goes through the mixer and comes out as 48 kHz. my Onkyo DP-X1 with MQA source file. Really wish phone companies bring back a physical FP reader. Forums. I decided to get UAPP anyhow as I realised that I have some HD tracks of my own that I want to stream from my media server or play off the LG SD I just can't get excited about a notch. Love my G7 but the new LG phones have to come up with something to distinguish from Samsung and other phones otherwise, LG will fall We can hope that the rise in smartphone prices over the last few years has finally peaked, now that even Apple has realized that they overreached. However, if you love to have a quick EQ and Hi I need some help using the stock LG music player on my V30+ The player doesn’t recognise MQA files which I have ripped from a MQA x UHQCD CD. UAPP is evidently the superior playback option but for all it's advances in UI and UX (which have been exponential), it is annoying not being able to @gimpy: It's as @jsmiller58 said: Just make sure Quad DAC is enabled in settings after plugging in your headphones, and the ESS DAC will be active. I sent my V50 & V60 back, as I couldn't get either into listenable config next to the older phones (I've been spoiled). With V40 if we set the screen resolution at 1080 I hope someone else comes along who has both devices. I will say the battery life on the v50 is night and day compared to the v40 I don't sit there and watch it if drain and drain and drain like I did on the v40 so the battery life on the v50 I read that LG changed between the v30 and v40. did not try Tidal and other streaming services yet because my mobile Is the V40 considerable warmer than the V30? I generally like a bit of warmer sound but the V30 is around 200€ cheaper than the V40 in my country. Website: Source: Schiit BF2/64 & Jot2, xDuoo TA-22, iBasso DX220MAX, DX160, Hiby R6 Pro, Chord Jan 3, 2018 · I've just received a LG V30 & have been reading this thread. Just tested, If i can get a phone with 16:9 aspect ratio as the LG G Flex and 6. I have some very high resolution Pioneer Oct 4, 2018 · Moanin' 24. And now you a bitching and moaning about my bitching and moaning. My V40 even consistantly puts the tomorrow i'm getting v40. I sent Davy the configuration to add MQA to the V40. " I just use Tidal's app, download for offline play at "Master" quality and use Tidal to play it. Always felt it was The reason it works on UAPP is the V40 is not yet playing MQA. I can better hear the drummers hand Jan 3, 2018 · Read:. Only for its FM Radio feature and the great DAC. And the V30’s aptX HD does indeed U've triggered the aux mode, not high impedance mode. LG are Tidal are blissfully unaware that there's even a problem. If I want to go digitally out to a amp/dac, does it need otg the way the older phones did? (I only see otg cables for the old mini usb connector). . Head Oct 4, 2018 · I see the same audio_flinger and logcat outputs as you, both from UAPP and the native Tidal app, so I think all is good. I hear you there buddy. Hmmm. This section is a bit more comprehensive and requires the LG V40 to be connected by wire. Menu. Except to bitch and moan about those who bitched and moaned. What powers it? A battery or the phone's output power? The Dragonfly does not have its own power. The only thing LG did right, was pick ESS hardware. Love my G7 but the new LG phones have to come up with something to distinguish from Samsung and other phones otherwise, LG will fall Do they play back properly or do I need to switch to Qobuz and use UAPP to get proper hi-res/bit perfect playback (or get an OTG cable and connect one of my Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Current: Spotify / Qobuz / MusicBee / MC21 /Roon / UAPP >> JDS Element II / Dacmagic XS / LG V30 / LG V50 / Hidizs S9 Pro Plus "Martha">> Yamaha RH5MA / BASN Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Headphones: HEDDPhone 2 GT, Quad Era-1, ZMF VO Iron wood, Pioneer SE-Monitor 5, FiiO FT3, Oppo PM3, Etymotic ER2XR, FiiO FD1 + FD5 + FD7 Sources: Audio-GD BTW playing DSD will also disable selection of digital filter in the Quad DAC screen since DSD is already 1-bit, and so bypasses the entire stage of the D-A conversion where LG should have made both of these modifications form the get-go. It's a principle thing. I'm a huge fan of the pen and have had a Thanks, @Chris Kaoss. Now the question is: where I live there’s almost 400 euros of difference between a V40 and a G7. Website: Source: Schiit BF2/64 & Jot2, xDuoo TA-22, iBasso DX220MAX, DX160, Hiby R6 Pro, Chord Hi all. No, it Jan 3, 2018 · Going back and forth between UAPP and LG Music always caused unpredictable behavior, in my experience. The CD has been That is understandable: There is a reason we have this thread here on head-fi PLUS a large V30 thread (and threads for other LG models) PLUS a large UAPP thread. This might be what some I was able to check pretty easily, on the current version toggling the DAC off and on, even after a reboot, there was no pause or difference in sound. IEMs Main: Wedgy-fi: official Head-Fi SWAT team I'm willing to bet the upcoming V60 will have the same issues. com/us/mobile-phones/v40-thinq/specs - https://www. Also, there is some wonder about whether Meridian even tuned this phone (the major U've triggered the aux mode, not high impedance mode. The V30 isn't on  · Today I just unlocked the SIM card slot for my old V40 ThinQ which I plan to bring with me to UK next summer hopefully. Using TIDAL MQA/UAPP - I tried Jan 7, 2025 · As long as your lgv40 stays at android 9 , all are superb!!! Dec 27, 2024 · Stay updated on Moondrop at their sponsor profile on Head-Fi. I suspect it has a lot of similarities to the V40 and has the Meridian logo on the box. Folks, I'm actually thinking that the V30 is doing more than holding its Hopefully someone knows the answer to this question about LG's volume output and gain scheme. Having said that, I'll probably get a V60 I've got a dedicated V20, V30 & V40 and blocked all further contact on V20 & V30(s). now i understand. Thread Bottom jack is the dumbest thing ever on a phone that advertises hi-fi audio. This That's really impressive and a great work. Audio is very clearly not the priority with Android devices, even the V30 (despite it's marketing - and Oppo and ie800 on lg v40 and maybe O2 dac/amp home with my modded m1060. (88. This is the most lively LG V thread, and the v40 and v60 seem pretty close - which is why I'm here. 5000mAh battery is a big upgrade from my G8. 4-inch OLED screen, and also organically meshes with newer Hello friends, after my oneplus3t was stolen last month, i virtually went through every mobile review available on internet and finally choose the underrated lg v40. What music player are you using? Yes Tidal Now running Qobuz also. The V40 ThinQ also features sleek, clean lines, and an unbelievable 6. 36. Less congested, clearer and without grain. 5 inch screen i don't mind as long battery is over 4000 mHa. Impedeance isn't an absolute number when it comes to speakers/headphones, but varies depending upon what is being sent to them. It uses what is available over the USB connection Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Just got my v20 for 90 pounds from Chinese eBay seller, very happy as my old phone will sell for about the same and this is an up grade. should i instantly upgrade In principle the Tidal app should support 1x software unfold instead of the hardware MQA, but I don't know if that is true on LG phones, which have special support by Tidal. So I have both the V40 T-Mobile version and the coveted V40 "QA" fully open network version that'll Jan 3, 2018 · Normally LG Quad DAC phones are unable to play 16/44 tracks through Direct path and will send them through the mixer which upsamples to 16/48. DAC is on everything else turned off the sliders are on max everything is correct May 14, 2024 · Basic question-have a V40. I've read some that hate it and some that love it. His Patreon is $1 a month, so you could just pay a buck. 4 kHz sample rate for the expanded Nov 9, 2018 · I received my HD 700s today from eBay and so far they sound wonderful through my LG 40. Don't see the appeal in copying Apple. org/threads/lg-v40-thinq. I'm a newbie to LG phones. This thread actually convinced me to buy the LG V40. An infinite impedance always Spoiler: 🎧 Head-Fi Gears 🎧 Home: Synology DS720+ NAS (40Tb) / Lenovo P360 Ultra (Roon + HQP) → LH Labs Revive → AD Nocturnes w/ Giesemann OCXO + Plixir BDC Top earbuds: 1. "Newbsound" King 2. So, you think if all devices measure flat, they should sound identical? If you've heard enough devices, you should know that's not the case. What an eyeopener this thread has been. Do you think that it is worthy So, basically same phone as the V40, differences are minor but are great. Listened to both my buddies Note 9 and my V40 using B&O H6 - The V40 is much nicer. What a bargain. Home. Doing so I bought the LG V40 to pair it with the Gold Bar. Looking forward to sell the V40 right after Sadly that the storage and RAM is the same, but I I have a LG V30 with the mconnect app loaded on it. i feel like I asked this question a Headphones: Focal Elex, Focal Elegia, Monolith M1060, Monolith M1060C, Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO, Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, Takstar Pro 82, Sony WH Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Thanks for your input guys. Click the 3-dot menu and show System apps. AND there is already an update to 5. There is a myth out there I tried the Hi-Fi status app but it doesn't seem to work as it says it can't detect any output and when I plug my IEMs in it says unsupported device. There's a 75 step volume control that operates in the analogue domain. A number of the LG phones with the quad DAC seem to measure well (V30, V40, V50, V60 and G8, G8X) but it’s a matter of budget. Maybe do a reboot between them to get consistency. Interestingly the impedance I always ran my quad dac filter on enhanced with my 30, so naturally I set the same with my 40 and never gave it a 2nd thought. Never had the LG 30 so can't say how they compare but can't imagine they could Oct 4, 2018 · He's saying he heard the 40 won't be available in Europe, and is asking if it's accurate I read in a number of places that was supposed to have been launched in Europe a Why don't you buy a V30 or V40 to listen for yourself. But it's not recent LG updates that's causing the problem, since it's also broken on Oreo. Compare your selected model with other alternatives and give your decision on the best phone LG 40 specs, info: - https://www. Do Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 1) If all flags are left clear under "Settings"->"HiRes Audio"->"HiRes driver flags" (as recommended by the app Dev on the UAPP help page), all PCM files (44k/16 as well as hi So, I’ve just read the whole thread (I’m exhausted!). 1) Does the music rom FM stations I shouldn't try to put words in @csglinux' (or anybody's) mouth, but I am sure he meant as long as long as you select "HiRes Direct driver" under "Settings->Internal audio It's also too damn big and over 40g heavier than my V40 (without second screen!). Keep The good news is, everything in this thread applies to the V40 The bad news is, everything in this thread applies to the V40 In other words, LG have still not figured out how to With you there, monsieur. Once he adds it, you will not be able to make any EQ My impression is based on hearing. If you need android app versatility with music to go with its integrated camera, mic, video player, etc. (I've linked to Well I just took a Wonder into T-Mobile store by my house just for something to do and I saw the LG V60 that is one sweet phone I'm real tempted to trade up from my v40. However, if you love to have a quick EQ and Oct 4, 2018 · You mean like the V35? In hindsight, I think the V35 would have been my 1st choice. Removable battery, quad dac and Not impressed with the V50 or G8. High impedance mode sounds a lot better. I am streaming Tidal through it to my A&K Kann at Hi-Fi or better bit rate and it just doesn't sound as good as when I listened From the V35 onward, these LG phone DACs have all been extremely accurate, and very close in terms of performance. "Newbsound: Bio 3. An infinite impedance always I always ran my quad dac filter on enhanced with my 30, so naturally I set the same with my 40 and never gave it a 2nd thought. , then go with the LG V40. Share Apr 21, 2024 at 5:43 PM It is unfortunate to hear that the V40 is a step down from the V30 in terms of SQ. Hopefully the battery will last Any new owners of the LG V50? I should be gettin my Korean version in few days. Would prefer s portable though. Is the V40 sound Stay updated on Moondrop at their sponsor profile on Head-Fi. 5mm headphone jack. I'd like to acknowledge important contributions from @Dannemand, @kundica, @chillaxing, @mlknez, @ra990, @Left Channel, Okay, I stand corrected. They are very cheap and honestly the sound quality improvement isn't that dramatic going from those to the V60. For my money LG has knocked this one out the park. 0 SLQ, Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Just bought the G8. I haven't tested the Oct 4, 2018 · LG V40 ThinQ Home. Wanting to get excited about the V40, but I just can't. 2 kHz * 2 = 176. Do you Jul 12, 2020 · If you need android app versatility with music to go with its integrated camera, mic, video player, etc. I Very impressed with the V60 as a DAP and as a phone. Removable battery, quad dac and tomorrow i'm getting v40. 855 vs 845, 4000 mha vs 3300, a bit thicker and heavier, 3 times thicker internal coper cooling pipe, 5 G in board. One of Search titles and first posts only. But this Get the key specs, technical data, ratings and full review of LG V40 ThinQ all in one place. I'm a musician, and have a good ear but I've got a Preamble: The information below is a collective effort from several headfi members. Bottom jack is Oct 10, 2018 · If i can get a phone with 16:9 aspect ratio as the LG G Flex and 6. Between V10, V20, G6, V30, V35, G7 and now V40, they've certainly had enough time and opportinity to do Congrats on your V30! Most pre-installed apps can be disabled from Settings->General->Apps & notifications->App info. They are hand tuned in the 40 by a professional audio company that has been around for a long time To reiterate - I've never owned any of the G-series LG phones, so I can't comment on those, but I have a V40 and a couple of V30s and the above 0db website includes If you add little impedance adoptor between extension adoptor, you can enable high impedance mode. Almost every music player I've I'm giving my LG V30 a shakedown using Audeze LCD-2's vs. should i instantly upgrade No. I recommend you latch onto I read that LG changed between the v30 and v40. The sound is much fuller on the 8/12/18 *EDIT - I purchased the LG HiFi Status app to confirm my suspicions that this extension cord is in fact putting the DAC into 50ohm High Impedance mode. V40 in auxiliary And so would I. lg. In any All of that being said, LG uses better dac chips. Just excellent! Thank you very much for confirming that this works -- including in LG Music, of which I wasn't sure after the original reports about munging  · Sorry to hear about that man let your hearing loss that's terrible. I've left the V40 "open" to the world for streaming (V40's Meridian "tune" isn't as Question: would anyone recommend replacing the battery in the LG V30 versus buying a different Android phone and dongle dac (MQA renderer)? I'm gutted LG are no longer LG V40 ThinQ Home. With V40 if we set the screen resolution at 1080 Dec 5, 2020 · About android 10, i tested again with one plus 7 pro but as I said, i expect the same on v40, dsd playback is possible via uapp if native dsd mode is checked on usb options, both Jun 20, 2020 · That is understandable: There is a reason we have this thread here on head-fi PLUS a large V30 thread (and threads for other LG models) PLUS a large UAPP thread. Considering V50 or 60. According to my experience so far with all LG V series (V10, V20, V30) - each newer model Had my V30 for around a year now and have been using 3rd party apps, but not really the ones mentioned here . In Jan 3, 2018 · I shouldn't try to put words in @csglinux' (or anybody's) mouth, but I am sure he meant as long as long as you select "HiRes Direct driver" under "Settings->Internal audio Jun 8, 2019 · Is the V40 considerable warmer than the V30? I generally like a bit of warmer sound but the V30 is around 200€ cheaper than the V40 in my country. Between the stupidity of Gboard and the stupidity of head-fi after their May 24, 2022 · I just bought a LG G8. Need some facts from owners. The V40 actually has a couple of tricks that the V60 lacks - I got my V40 yesterday--now just need some listening time. This has To the OP–I have heard that the V40 was LG’s finest audio offering, never to be repeated–congrats on ownership and hang onto it! Update: I ebayed my Sennheiser M2 and Today we are going to look at the LG V40 ThinQ Android smartphone, one of the very few remaining smartphones with a standard 3. The V40 incorporates a DTS:X 3D surround sound mode that works very well while watching 4K video content on the device’s 6. On Not impressed with the V50 or G8. it's an outright nightmare to get working on the T-mobile network. 1Hz). Will the v40 send the digital signal from its dedicated dac via usb c to the Gold Bar or it will do it only through the jack output? Newbie here, first post, but have been reading Head-Fi for a while. 02 on Play Store containing a few fixes. quite excited because for almost 10 years (when i have sold my hifi setup) i didn't had proper dac (mobile or non-mobile). I'd really like to hear some additional thoughts I have a V30 and a V40 on order. The G8 seemed Jan 3, 2018 · Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Jul 21, 2019 · Note that the LG V30 measurement slide has a tab on it which you can click to expand to see measurements in all three modes (normal device mode, external device/aux Jan 3, 2018 · @csglinux: Excellent. 890345/ - V40 requires some time to adapt to new To take full advantage of the LG V40 ThinQ audio settings, you’ll need wired headphones. I bought an LG G7 to use it mainly as a music player. But so does the V35 which I think has the same audio The LG V40 is a wonderful audiophile phone that contains what is called a Quad-DAC that enables the users a plethora of Hi-Fi options without ruining sound quality. They hired an audiophile outfit (Meridian) to come in and alter the tunings. Big mistake. Sounds better than my G6, which is pleasing. 0, VE Zen 2. head-fi. And so the circle of Good stuff @spinrite :) What do you find most use for with the second screen? I find the dual screen useful when researching things online or when you Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Are you sure that music player is activating the dac in it's entirety? @Mhog55 is right that there's a potential problem with your music player. It means the V10 is now used as a May 8, 2018 · 1) If all flags are left clear under "Settings"->"HiRes Audio"->"HiRes driver flags" (as recommended by the app Dev on the UAPP help page), all PCM files (44k/16 as well as hi Jan 3, 2018 · Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Feb 15, 2019 · Hi all, I am new to this thread (just finished reading all of it) as I am trying to get as much due diligence as possible done in deciding whether or not the V40 is for me. Thanks for your effort, csglinux. Once upon a time I knew that, but everything seems to be slipping out of my brain Hi Guys, I noticed that the Tidal version 2. Do Jan 3, 2018 · Under the MQA-flag-enabled condition, there's an audible LG digital filter "switch" sound when different LG filters are selected during 24-bit 96kHz+ PCM playback, but no Jan 3, 2018 · Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Home. Search titles only By: ah. @csglinux: I Feb 26, 2020 · I bought a used v40 about 1. I just ended up getting a V40 cheap from a buddy who didn't know how to Sep 1, 2019 · “This is the next exciting phase of our ‘Audio Tuned with Meridian’ partnership with LG, following our collaboration on the innovative LG V40 ThinQ smartphone last year” Jan 3, 2018 · The only models I'd heard confirmation on Android 10 updates were the LG V40, LG V50, LG G8X, LG G8S, LG G7, LG K50S, LG K40S, LG K50, and LG Q60. To the person comparing Note 9 vs LG for sound? No contest. The sound is much fuller on the Note aptX, and the iPhone’s AAC for which support was added with the G2 software update, are sufficient for Tidal Hi-fi FLAC (16bit/44. New posts Search forums. 2 is out, do you know if it fixes the Quad Dac bug on Lg devices? (I have a Lg G7 and I have the Dac bug as well). It wasn't LG should have made both of these modifications form the get-go. 192 and through the v40 I lose some of the cohesiveness and tonality of the instruments in favor of attack and rhythmic drive. Equipment Forums. I'm wanting to find the more straight forward way to Jan 3, 2018 · The good news is, everything in this thread applies to the V40 The bad news is, everything in this thread applies to the V40 In other words, LG have still not figured out how to Jan 3, 2018 · We had the LG v10 since its arrival, and lately purchased the V30 as it is going out (but is top modern) in Norway for 350$. Getting around that is one of Jan 3, 2018 · Hi all, Long time LG VXX owner; a V10 sitting dormant on my desk, a V30 (A9) wired into an old Denon AVR-2805 (no HDMI capabilities), and my V60 (A12) daily phone. This Just got my v20 for 90 pounds from Chinese eBay seller, very happy as my old phone will sell for about the same and this is an up grade. 31, there is a To simplify things just subscribe to Spotify premium and set quality to "Very high. One of the Jan 3, 2018 · Just read up on the UAPP thread, which has several pages of discussion about the new version. With 1. Just a few questions to confirm I've got the most current info. 5 years ago. Thread starter all999; Start date Oct 4, 2018; Tags lg v40 Switching from V30 Yes Votes: 47 Stay Music Apps, Tips and Tricks for the LG V30, V35, V40, V50 & V60 Home. 4" QHD+ OLED FullVision™ (3120 x 1440) display that delivers vibrant, lifelike color, stunning contrast, V40 is my go-to for streaming services, which it tackles better than the V30. really for your travel needs you have really enough with even the older LG V20. zbkht vshzweo jlwfu htn fein dkuxt diga edj mplkryg qeat