I believe the DAC is the same but without the B&O software.... Someone feel free to correct me if they differently.I couldn't find this on the web other than the US versions do not have it.
I believe the DAC is the same but without the B&O software.... Someone feel free to correct me if they differently.
Does anyone know if there is a significant difference? Do all foreign models have it?
I think both phones are the same. B&O isn't a well known company in the US so there's no point of advertising that. I think all V20's have the same hardware but slightly tuned for each carrier (frequency bands, branding, bloatware, etc.).
I heard bad things about the B&O software
I heard bad things about the B&O software
What are the bad things,Mike?
From what I know the DAC is the same in all versions, so I'm referring to B&O play specifically.
Maybe bad is the wrong term. Probably overrated as I have heard from more than one source that the B&O play software wasn't that great or at least not a big deal if you don't have it. If you have it fine. More marketing than anything
Sure.... Ask away. All I can say is there is nothing like it. I'm hearing things in my music that I never heard before and after years of abusing my hearing as a sound engineer for mostly live work my hearing is missing some of the upper frequencies. You don't necessarily have to use the best sound files to enjoy it but it helps. Its also essential to use a good pair of headphones. They don't always have to be expensive. There are bargains out there that sound great. If you want to know more about what I think about a specific model just ask.Can I ask something a little off topic - how do you like the music sound quality in the V20 compared to other phones you have had in the past? The DAC is one of the main items that make me interested in the V20.
Thanks for the replies. I am tired of phones that have just average music playback. I like a lot about the V20. I have stopped buying phones when they first come out. I generally wait a while for the price to come down. I also like to see how the phones are holding up for most of the users. Thanks for taking time to answer my question!
From what I know the DAC is the same in all versions, so I'm referring to B&O play specifically.
Maybe bad is the wrong term. Probably overrated as I have heard from more than one source that the B&O play software wasn't that great or at least not a big deal if you don't have it. If you have it fine. More marketing than anything
I have to disagree. I have two V20 models, one with B&O tuning (F800L) & a carrier variant without tuning (H910). The difference is very clear & pronounced. They both have different sound profiles/signatures. There is no extra B&O software on the phone you can point to, the tuning is all done internally. They literally took a good phone, & turned it into something amazing. Also keep in mind that good hardware alone is not enough. Good hardware needs (expert) fine tuning to take advantage of it's full potential (ie perform better). The B&O model was reviewed here: http://www.ubergizmo.com/articles/lg-v20-quad-dac-how-it-works/
Just to put this out there...the B&O brand name is world renowned & carries a lot of weight. Their products are typically top of the line & only fitted in top of the line cars. They have been in the audio engineering business for over 92 years. They just don't kindly put their name on anything just for fun. Only a few can compete, maybe the likes of Bowers & Wilkins.
Just for fun...This partnership between LG & B&O has also not gone unnoticed. Samsung is catching on quickily & also starting to do the same with the S8 which should have it's sound profile tuned by AKG.