iFi Audio GO Pod Wearable Bluetooth DAC/Amp

Fantastic First Impressions

I can finally bring my end game IEMs around, use them for work calls, all with just one device. I previously would carry around my IEMs and case, a small DAC, various adapter cables for flights, and then a pair of Bluetooth IEMs for calls. Now I just need to bring my iFi Go Pod and an airline Bluetooth adapter and I'm good to go. The case itself is relatively large compared to Bluetooth IEMs - it's about 3X larger than the Mobile FoKus Mystique case. But in return it brings very long battery life and can accommodate larger IEMs like my Empire Ears Evo. Audio quality brings similar nuanced detail and range I would get with my desktop DAC. I care a lot about details but am not a gifted listener - so by my standards, it meets the bar. Connection quality has been fine. I had an occasional issue with Android only connecting to one earbud instead of both, but it seems to be resolved when I wait until the buds are placed in ear before connecting. Microphone quality has been fine on calls. I was a bit concerned because the way I wear them, the microphones point towards the back of my head, but no complaints so far. The ear loops are fairly stiff and pulled the IEM out of my ear with my normally rock solid SpinFit W1 tips. I switched to Azla Senda Max and those have a slightly strong seal for me to keep them in place. Overall, really excited, expensive price tag but it's meant for people with even more expensive IEMs. Suggestions for improvements would be a smaller case with less battery life.

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ifi Go Pod

Works very well- I enjoy using it and sounds very good