The company iFi has introduced the fully wireless adapters Go Pod, which have received Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound certification and Bluetooth 5.2 for optimal range, as well as high sound quality and low power consumption. Features include:
- Cirrus Logic MasterHiFi chip;
- Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity;
- Quad-core Qualcomm QCC5144 module;
- Up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge and up to 35 hours with charging from the case;
- Output power 120 mW at 32 ohms and 4 V at 300 ohms load.
The company has made great strides in improving the sound quality from smartphones and computers with portable USB digital-to-analog converters (DACs)/headphone amplifiers, such as the hip-dac, as well as in implementing Bluetooth streaming into any hi-fi system. iFi Go pod is aimed at mobile listeners who need sound that "far exceeds any TWS or Bluetooth headphones". The listener disconnects the cable from each IEM and attaches the 12-gram Go pod with IPX5 protection instead, which is then worn on the corresponding ear.
iFi Go Pod is compatible with an impressive range of high-definition Bluetooth formats. LDAC and LHDC (HWA) are supported at up to 32-bit/96 kHz specifications with a maximum LDAC data transfer rate of 990 kbps available to Android device users. Also supported are 24-bit Qualcomm aptX HD and aptX Adaptive formats, providing sampling frequencies of up to 48 kHz and 96 kHz, respectively, with the additional benefit of QHS (Qualcomm High Speed). Other supported codecs include aptX Low Latency, regular aptX, AAC, and SBC. This means that every possible source device is handled with the highest quality available for Bluetooth.
Another Qualcomm technology included in the Go Pod is TrueWireless Mirroring. Both the left and right modules can receive Bluetooth signals, but only one with the strongest connection acts as a receiver, while the other duplicates the connected module. If the listener moves, the modules can swap places without interrupting the audio signal.
iFi Go Pod includes two Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI chips - one in the left module, the other in the right. This 32-bit high-resolution DAC is designed for single-channel digital-to-analog signal conversion. It is responsible for ultra-low distortion and wide dynamic range - this is one of the key reasons Go Pod provides the best sound quality.
There is a hardware analog volume controller. iFi Go Pod does not use software volume controllers in connected digital devices, which can negatively affect the sound resolution. Instead, volume adjustment on the connected device adjusts the volume level in the DAC, not in the phone, tablet, or computer. Providing a balanced output signal to each connected headphone is another signature feature of the new in-ear headphones.
An aluminum panel on the outside of each earphone is used for touch control, and the built-in microphone uses Qualcomm's cVc noise suppression technology for voice clarity during calls, video chats, or when using a digital assistant on the paired phone. Ear loops are included for connecting MMCX and 2-pin IEM.
The package includes:
- Wireless adapters;
- Case;
- Charging cable;
- Documentation.