ONIX XM5 Titanium announced with titanium chassis and IEM-focused tuning

The ONIX Overture XM5 Titanium was officially launched today (7). The “Titanium” version of the XM5 is a limited edition that introduces several improvements compared to the original model. The changes implemented by Onix go beyond the titanium chassis, also enhancing the amplification section of the Digital Audio Player (DAP). See all details below.

Overture XM5 Titanium goes beyond the use of a different metal chassis

The titanium chassis of the XM5 limited edition undoubtedly provides a more premium appearance to the DAP. However, this is not the only change introduced by Onix in this version of the portable music player.

In response to user feedback on the original model, the output impedance has been reduced in the XM5 Titanium to deliver improved performance with certain in-ear monitors (IEMs). This adjustment specifically benefits IEMs with complex crossovers and non-linear impedance curves, which may otherwise experience sound distortion when driven by sources with higher output impedance.

What changed to reduce the output impedance in the XM5 Titanium?

To reduce the output impedance of the XM5, the Titanium version replaces the Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 op-amps with a pair of Analog Devices AD8397 amplifiers. As a result, the XM5 Titanium’s amplification stage operates with an output impedance of just 0.5 ohms on the 3.5 mm single-ended (SE) output and 0.8 ohms on the 4.4 mm balanced output.

Titanium construction of the XM5 limited edition

The titanium construction of the XM5 limited edition enhances the DAP’s durability while also providing improved shielding against interference. Additionally, the visual characteristics of the metal contribute to a more refined and elegant appearance compared to the original version.

New cases for the XM5

With the launch of the XM5 Titanium, Onix also introduced two new leather case color options: yellow and green.

Other features remain unchanged

The changes in the XM5 Titanium are limited to the titanium chassis and the revised amplification section, which provides lower output impedance for improved compatibility with certain IEM models.

ONIX Overture XM5 Titanium (Ti): Specifications

General parameters

• Bluetooth 5.2
• Dedicated USB controller chip: XMOS XU316
• Dimensions: 11.5 cm × 7 cm × 1.9 cm
• Display: 3-inch HD OLED (720p)
• DLNA and AirPlay support
• Headphone outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended (SE) and 4.4 mm balanced
• Operating system: proprietary
• Physical buttons: volume knob, play/pause, forward, backward
• SoC (System-on-a-Chip): Ingenic X2000
• Streaming: Yes (Tidal only)
• Supports microSD cards up to 2 TB
• Touchscreen: Yes
• USB DAC: Yes
• USB-C charging port
• Weight: 327 g
• Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Battery parameters

• Battery capacity: 7000 mAh
• Battery life: up to 14 hours (single-ended) and up to 12 hours (balanced)

Bluetooth parameters

• Supported Bluetooth audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC
• Two-way Bluetooth

Audio parameters

• Supported file formats: DSD (iso, dsf, dff), ISO, DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, AIF, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, ALAC, MP2, MP4, AC2, M3U, M3U8, OPUS
• Supports PCM files up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512

3.5 mm single-ended (SE) output parameters

• Output impedance: 0.5 ohms
• Output power (high gain): 2.84 V @32Ω (250 mW @32Ω) and 2.84 V @300Ω (26 mW @300Ω)
• Output power (low gain): 0.73 V @32Ω (16 mW @32Ω)

4.4 mm balanced output parameters

• Output impedance: 0.8 ohms
• Output power (high gain): 5.66 V @32Ω (1000 mW @32Ω) and 5.66 V @300Ω (104 mW @300Ω)
• Output power (low gain): 1.44 V @32Ω (64 mW @32Ω)

Release, price, and availability

The ONIX XM5 Titanium will be released as a limited edition in late April 2026 at a price of US$1,299 / €1,349. To purchase it, please refer to the list of official distributors on ONIX’s website via the provided link.