Maybe not a big deal for some, but while I've not had a chance to do serious listening tests yet (and probably won't for a while - busy week) my impressions after a very brief test on a short train ride this morning are that the Google adapter is adequate: quite loud enough, perhaps a slight regression in quality relative to my M7, but with the caveat that I've played with settings of Poweramp on that device and not had time on this one.
I did however feel that the HTC adapter (which I'd bought as a test) was better. About 1 notch louder, but even after equalising volumes it felt a little more detailed and engaging. Of course everyone's ears are different, but my quick first impression was that I preferred the HTC one. Either way it confirms that if you don't like Google's attempt there are alternatives.
I did however feel that the HTC adapter (which I'd bought as a test) was better. About 1 notch louder, but even after equalising volumes it felt a little more detailed and engaging. Of course everyone's ears are different, but my quick first impression was that I preferred the HTC one. Either way it confirms that if you don't like Google's attempt there are alternatives.