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TylersEclectic
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Imperfect-Audio enthusiast, Photographer, Gamer, hobby collector, lover of technology, Father, Husband and Whiskey/Whisky lover!
Meze Empyrean II: My thoughts on this lovely pair of headphones
My thoughts and opinions on the Meze Empyrean II headphones. These were sent out by Meze to give my honest opinion on them.
Favorite Headphone stand! (non-affiliated): www.oneillscreationworkshop.com/grumpy-goose-headphone-stands
Viking Weave Cables (non-affiliated) are So dope, I highly recommend them!: vikingweavecables.com/
My photography can be found here:
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Favorite Headphone stand! (non-affiliated): www.oneillscreationworkshop.com/grumpy-goose-headphone-stands
Viking Weave Cables (non-affiliated) are So dope, I highly recommend them!: vikingweavecables.com/
My photography can be found here:
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Meze Alba: My Thoughts
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My thoughts and opinions on the Meze Alba IEMs (in ear monitors). These were sent out by Meze to give my honest opinion on them. Landing page for the Meze Alba(non-affiliated): bit.ly/45oZnq5 Tracks mentioned in video: Joshua Tree - Cautious Clay songwhip.com/cautious-clay/joshua-tree Tainted Love - Milky Chance songwhip.com/milky-chance/tainted-love Empty Drewam - Youn Sun Nah songwhip.com/you...
Topping A70Pro
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My opinion on the Topping A70Pro. This was sent out by Apos Audio, they are not asking for anything other than my honest opinion about this device. Apos Audio landing page for the Topping A70 Pro(non-affiliated): apos.audio/products/topping-a70pro-headphone-amplifier? Favorite Headphone stand! (non-affiliated): www.oneillscreationworkshop.com/grumpy-goose-headphone-stands Viking Weave Cables (n...
Enleum HPA 23RM: My thoughts on this exceptional portable desktop headphone amplifier
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My thoughts and opinion on the Enleum HPA-23RM portable desktop headphone amplifier. This was provided as a demo unit by Enleum, all opinions are my own. Enleum HPA-23RM landing page(non-affiliated): enleum.com/hpa-23rm/ Tracks mentioned in the video: - Symptom of Life - Willow: songwhip.com/willow/symptom-of-life - Spider webs (special version)- Richard Houghten: songwhip.com/richard-houghten/...
ifi Signature iDSD and iCAN: My thoughts and opinions
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My thoughts and opinion on the ifi iDSD and iCAN headphone all in one, and amp tube hybrids. All opinions and thoughts are my own. This was sent out to demo by ifi audio. I said this would be a short one... it was not ha... but I basically did two products in one go. Edit: I was incorrect in my assumption that both amp stages were the same here is the correct information “The amp stage of the i...
Justin of ampsandsound: Let's catch up and talk audio
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Catching up with Justin, talking about new audio gear, Axpona, and the latest audio gear he is into these days. 00:00 intro, catch up, and silly talk 23:00 Audio talk new amps and transformers 34:00 Dynaco ST-35 38:00 New Amp Reveal 40:00 Speaker story and shipping of speakers new amp name ideas 44:00 DACS and Turntables 54:00 ESS DAC chip talk, portable audio, grados, Tokyo Mats for TTs 01:03:...
Meze Liric 2: My thoughts
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My thoughts and opinions on the Meze Liric 2 headphones. These were sent out by Meze to give my honest opinion on them and by my homie Josh ( who did not ask for anything in return, besides the headphones when I was done lol). Landing page for the Meze Liric 2 (non-affiliated): mezeaudio.com/pages/liric Tracks mentioned in video: Make the road by walking - Menahan Street Band songwhip.com/menah...
ifi NEO Stream: my thoughts
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My thoughts and opinion on the ifi NEO Streamer. All opinions and thoughts are my own. This was sent out to demo by ifi audio. This one cemented in that dedicated streamers just don't fit in with how I engage with my music =) still a good device from what I could tell... just not for me. ifi audio NEO Streamer(non-affiliated): ifi-audio.com/products/neo-stream/ Favorite Headphone stand! (non-af...
Matrix Audio I-4 Music Streamer: thoughts and opinions
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My thoughts and opinion on the Matrix Audio I-4 Music Streamer. All opinions and thoughts are my own. This was sent out to demo by APOS Audio. This device while not for me, is actually quite good for its intended use, I hope I conveyed that well enough in the video. But, for my use case... it fell somewhat flat, which is definitively a "me" problem. Apos Audio landing page for the Matrix I-4 Mu...
Meze Elite: No... it does not SLAP, but sounds dang good otherwise!
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My thoughts and opinion on the Meze Elite headphones. These were sent out by Meze to give my honest opinion on them. Landing page for the Meze Elite (non-affiliated): bit.ly/4c7LCi3 Tracks mentioned in video: I remeber everything - Zach Bryan: songwhip.com/zach-bryan/iremembereverything Cooped up/Return of the Mack - Post Malone songwhip.com/post-malone/coopedupreturnofthemack Got caught in Ams...
Creative Aurvana Ace 2: Better than AirPods Pro2!
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My thoughts and opinion on the Creative Aurvana Ace 2. These were sent out by Creative to give my honest opinion on them. Landing page for the Aurvana Ace 2 (non-affiliated): us.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-aurvana-ace-2 Favorite Headphone stand! (non-affiliated): www.oneillscreationworkshop.com/grumpy-goose-headphone-stands Viking Weave Cables (non-affiliated) are So dope, I hig...
HoloAudio Bliss: My thoughts and opinion
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My opinion on the Holo Audio BLISS headphone amplifier and preamp. This was sent out by Holo Audio/Kitsune Audio, they are not asking for anything other than my honest opinion about this device. Holo Audio/Kitsune Audio landing page for the Bliss (non-affiliated): www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holoaudio-bliss-headphone-amplifier/ Favorite Headphone stand! (non-affiliated): www.oneillscreationwork...
Holo Audio Cyan 2: This is the DAC!
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My opinion on the Holo Audio Cyan 2 DAC. This was sent out by Holo Audio/Kitsune Audio, they are not asking for anything other than my honest opinion about this device. Holo Audio/Kitsune Audio landing page for the Cyan2 (non-affiliated): www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holo-audio-cyan-2-dac/ Favorite Headphone stand! (non-affiliated): www.oneillscreationworkshop.com/grumpy-goose-headphone-stands V...
Topping DX5 Lite it did not spark joy for me!
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My opinion on the Topping DX5 Lite... this was sent out by Apos audio, they are not asking for anything other than my honest opinion about this device. As a heads-up, I am fully aware that this is just my opinion and bias regarding how I feel about this item. If you like it that is awesome enjoy it, and don't let my or anyone else's opinion sway you from that! Cheers! Apos Audio landing page fo...
Moondrop Variations: my thoughts and opinions
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Moondrop Variations: my thoughts and opinions
ifi Audio NEO iDSD2, my thoughts, and opinions...
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ifi Audio NEO iDSD2, my thoughts, and opinions...
Pietus Maximus Follow up and opinion on sidegrades, hype, and soul of a thing
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Pietus Maximus Follow up and opinion on sidegrades, hype, and soul of a thing
NITSCH Pietus Maximus first impressions
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NITSCH Pietus Maximus first impressions
Preferences/Biases and Why They Matter in hobbies
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Preferences/Biases and Why They Matter in hobbies
FiiO FT3 Headphones... My thoughts and opinions
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FiiO FT3 Headphones... My thoughts and opinions
Fiio SP3 Desktop Speakers: My thoughts...
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Fiio SP3 Desktop Speakers: My thoughts...
Nitsch DSHA-3FN: My Thoughts On This Lovely Headphone Amplifier
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Nitsch DSHA-3FN: My Thoughts On This Lovely Headphone Amplifier
The Koss Porta Pro and why Yaxi ear-pads are a must!
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The Koss Porta Pro and why Yaxi ear-pads are a must!
How I shoot and edit gear, and my thoughts on the DUNU Kima Classic
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How I shoot and edit gear, and my thoughts on the DUNU Kima Classic
The ETA O2 on ear headphones... my thoughts...
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The ETA O2 on ear headphones... my thoughts...
Your review of these headphones where truly on point. I love the look of both of them. Does Zach still do limited edition runs on these
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People who would buy that amp ($150), do not own the headphones you are using. So you are failing to provide appropriate advice for the target market.
Q2: Can I plug the HDMI from my Tv to the I2S port? I’m new to this I2S concept so not sure
No - i2s and HDMI are 2 different protocols with completely different pinouts.
I have an Onkyo receiver. Would this DAC improve the sound if I pair it with my Onkyo? Thanks
what do you think this Empyrean II compare to Hifiman HE-1000SE or HE-1000 V2 Stealth?
So I will get my pair on Friday, but I really dislike hifimans build quality and I’ve had my Arya since 2019. Also their support is hectic, my Arya piece had a different mounting system compared to the new ones and they didn’t provide me any way to use any of the new ones. They sound amazing, but man the build quality and the support from meze is much better. I have like a 100+ email thread with hifiman until I reached a resolution that I have a unit that doesn’t support their new pad system nor were they willing to give me a solid solution. I even asked if I can have the bracket or whatever , they said they can’t and I have to buy a new Arya. Sound wise: Generally if you want power and just pure aggressive punchy then you’d want to get the Hifiman as they’re very not shy when it comes to just delivering amazing sound quality and music to your ears. You do need a good amp to power it too anything above 300 bucks barrier of headphone amplifier. After I started to branch out to zmfs and sendy aivas , I started to realize there are more things for me to look for in a headphone and especially how amazing the aivas compares to my Arya’s. However, I’d still go back to my Arya because of how punchy they are. If you ever listened to grados , then hifiman are the planar grados and they just play everything full blast. The Aryas I had were using the same driver used on the HE-1000SE. When I heard ZMFs I realized there are much more detailed regarding certain music genres and instruments. If you want an all rounder that doesn’t blow off your ears (which I noticed at times with my aryas) then the Empyrean 2 are perfect.
The sound of the Atrium: Theyre really lovely in the what have you
Haven’t heard a headphone that doesn’t bother me; or is it the Chord Hugo TT2?
The thing that sold me on this are the variety of inputs. With one device I can skip connecting two separate devices for my TV and console audio. This makes it all in one package. I’ve had an IFI zen 2 for a few years and it’s been awesome in terms of build quality and sound quality, except it was missing optical in which is getting less common. On top of inputs it has the sound I like, as well as x bass haha
yeah! its a swiss army knife audio product for sure! I'm def a fan of the xbass party button ha
You say (What Have You) too much and giggle a bit too often as you’re reviewing, but Jesus loves you
I’m not big on religion or what have you, but thank you all the same for the kind words
Thank you so much.😊
I love the bokeh. Even though I own several other higher end headphones, it's the bokeh that I use daily. Seriously, I don't think I need any other headphones. I've found some reviewers to have become very full of self importance which has pushed me away from watching their reviews. I really enjoy your views on different audio products and have followed you since all those lockdown streams
Thank you for the kind words! The Bokeh is very hard to pull away from! It’s funny how everytime I think I’m done… Zach makes another beautiful sounding and made headphone, the dude is a wizard!
Ty my good man! I know this stream is on the Older side, but I have found a lot of love for the LCD XC when properly EQ’d. They need them. Stock tuning is bright with over emphasis in both the lower and upper mids while the mid bass is non existent almost. EQ’ing the XC allows them to sound double there price tag. The XC responds to EQ better than any headphone I know speaking in 2024. 😮
So sexy it's distracting me 😉 Jokes aside, great review buddy!
You probably think different cables give you different audio aswell
I’m not a huge believer in it actually… but science is science… and materials have different impacts on impedance and/or resistance what have you… which could/can lead to different sounding cables… material science is pretty dope
Nice channel, thanks. Subscribed.
I looked at the graph of a HD600 with Hotel California playing through it & cried, just overcome w emotion
I’m dying!
what amp did you use for the Caldera
A mix of amps, Chord TT2, ECP T4, phonitor xe… I used the ECP T4 the most with it… Edit: I was thinking of the caldera closed I have now and accidentally wrote the amps I used with it not the open heh😅
way back I had a torpedo 3. I cannot find torpedo 4 specs anywhere. Nor can I find it for sale, and I definitely aint building one. I had the phonitor X and imagine that to pair well with the Atrium. I have settled on the iFi Ican pro signature and think that will be good for the Caldera but I was tempted to get the phonitor xe since it has even lower THD and is cleaner than the X. Going balanced on the X gives you a higher impedance that should pair well with the Atrium. I remember something like that being the case. Anyhow, I am wondering if the Caldera responds to a lot of power even though it is sensitive and easy to drive, since it is a planar.
@@leegreenmusic it does do well with power… I’ve been using the iCan pro with the Caldera closed and it’s a lovely pairing as well. The Tuba and ECP T4 are different amps from different makers… though I do enjoy the tuba… it has a similar sound to the ECP T4(they only made a small amount of these, I’m hopeful someone will start making them again)
This is a great amp! Pairs really well with Sennheiser hd6xx and Hifiman Ananda. Massive soundstage with these combo. I’ve own a few headphone tube amps including Woo WA6SE, BottleHead SEX, Muzishare XT3. Get this amp! This amp is very fast not gooey and warm. It have that crazy holographic sound. This thing is freakin amazing. Buy 2nd hand if you can even at retail price it still worth it. To me this is a mid tier amp but if you never heard a tube amp before this will BLOW your mind. You will need a good DAC. Pairs well with topping D30pro DAC. My setup is Amazon Music WiiM Mini Topping D30pro Quicksilver Headphone amp This setup will send you to cloud 9
Enjoyed the discussion. Thanks Tyler. (btw you were left channel only on my end for some reason)
Hmm…. Need to figure out this new software… might try streaming more once travel/photography gigs etc slows down
I tried them out few weeks ago and found when trumpets hit their high notes, it was also a lot for me. Glad I wasn't the only one coming across similar characteristics in the treble but for more laid back tracks, it was a great set 👍🏻
Yeah, they can def get spicy in the highs. But, overall a nice set of IEMs … especially as you say for more relaxed genres etc
20:31 For joystick+mouse gaming, check out an Azeron keypad. Little expensive, but it’s more natural for console gamers.
Always enjoy being on stream with you bro! 🍻 Sorry for my delayed reactions now that I'm watching this a bit. Had a weird 3 second delay. So be it lol
Yeah! This was a rather cathartic livestream for me ha! Always a blast chatting!
It was a great discussion… going back through it now, and so many fun topics… sorry for my adhd crazy tangents and talk over 😅…
@@TylersEclectic topics were so fun though. I'm just laughing now at how long it would take for my reaction to what you say...promise I wasn't that blasted lol
Great video! Its 17.000mW or 17 Watt, not 1.700mw - so definitely more than enough for most! Hence why Modhouse liked it for the Tungsten.
Oh, dang! Thanks for the correction… that is definitely more than enough to power any headphones
I want to thank you both for this video! Music is usually about the emotional expression of the artist, and I want to be part of that. Visually, haptically, atmospherically and of course sonically. When my sound chain presents this emotional event to my satisfaction, that is the very last moment I think about frequency measurements. You have shared so many (in my eyes) correct thoughts with us that it makes me hopeful that we can get back to the essentials, the music and its emotional values. Even on CZcams 😉
This is the way! There is so much that goes into the enjoyment of a thing that cannot be condensed down a 1/2dimensional thing… emotions/feelings make up so much of how we interact with everything around us.
Good review! Do you think that they will pair good with a A&K SP3000 DAP?
On paper it should handle it just fine :) but, I haven’t personally tried it, so can’t say for sure… but should be capable of running the Empy2 based on a quick Look at the specs of both… if I’m not misreading either specs 😅
Thank you good sir.
Thanks for the review. Does the horn-shaped opening actually have a function sound-wise, or is it pure aesthetics??
I believe it’s just a pretty design around the port for pressure… so functionality but not for sound wise outside of releasing pressure. Edit: At least as far as I could dig up
Use it with te Fiii PL50 power supply it make it sounds better.
That’s good to know!
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Atrium or Caldera for EDM and Metal music?
For keeping up with faster music… I’d say Caldera… but, personally I’d pick Atrium. Though the new caldera closed might dethrone the Atrium’s …
I had a really different impression of the dx5 lite! I paired it with my edition xs (for mostly metal music). The crispiness of the music really paired well with the edition xs for me personally. I find that the neutral sound of the unit is really good for metal in that metal already has a lot of energy. Love the review tho!
I can definitely see the appeal in that combo and music genre. Stoked you are enjoying it, that at the end of the day is the most important thing. It’s good to disagree with others opinions, we all have our unique experiences and preferences and it’s important to lean into that to find what we like :) thanks for watching and having a constructive discussion/post on your experience with it! Cheers
I suspect that they are going to be my endgame for me 🙂
for that price there are way too many options, build quality is top there is no doubt about it but sound alone I would say headphones for half price can compete
Yeah, that’s why TOTL is usually classified for me as luxury goods and not necessarily for the average audiophile/audio-enthusiast
when someone say that amp is beautiful inside I'm glad to hear that Im not the only one crazy about electronics 😅
I wish more amp/DACs had windows into the insides when they are so well put together like this
Ive heard just the opposite, that it sounds soft and buttery like the older iFi gear?
This is why it’s important to get your own ears on things… I am only talking on my experiences, with my chains and environment, so many factors go into audio enjoyment. This is why I think everyone should only take mine and every other video on this stuff with a grain of salt and use it as a potential reference not the end all be all on deciding on a product or what have you. What is your audio chain? (Headphones, source etc?) curious to hear more about your experience with it
@@TylersEclectic Well said, I agree!
If a company let me borrow their headphones for the purposes of a review, I would at least make sure to pronounce their name correctly. It’s MezE, not Mez….
I’ve never said I’m good at pronouncing words… in fact quite the opposite, one might say it’s a running joke how bad I am at pronouncing words… but cheers and thank you for the correction… I guarantee I’ll still miss pronounce it and many other names/words in future videos… it’s just how my brain works. You may now continue your crusade to angrily find people who are wrong on the internet 🤘 it is a hard and long road you have chosen to pursue my hat is off to you! Go forth and do great… great things!
I ordered the Cyan 2 last week, and I'm thinking of getting a Violectric amp to go with it. I like to call that The Tyler Package, LOL. Anyways, the V222 has more than enough power for any headphone that I currently own, or plan on purchasing. Can you see any reason to upgrade to the V340 or the reissue of the V281? I feel like the V222 is plenty of amp for me, but I'm worried that I might be a little short sighted in that assessment. BTW - I currently own the ZMF VO's and The RAD-0. I think that I will probably also purchase the Atriums and The Empyrean II TIA, Kevin
Wow! That will be quite the setup! Honestly, if the V222 does everything for your needs, I can’t think of a reason to go beyond it. If the others have more features you would want maybe? It really comes down to budget, performance, features and quality of life type stuff. If the V222 hits all those things and the other versions just have “nice to haves” but you don’t find the price compelling for those nice to haves, then stick with the V222. I think you will have quite the setup with that combo though! And the Cyan is a solid DAC that I think is a great endgame set and forget about DACs for a long time lol
@@TylersEclectic Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll definitely be going for the V222, which I'll connect to the balanced output of the Cyan 2. I'll be hooking up the Cyan's single ended output to my Cayin HA 6A tube amp (it's a single ended amp, anyways). I believe that my desktop system will now be complete: PS Audio Air Lens Streamer / DDC Interface ---> I2S ----> Cyan 2 ---> my choice of tubes or solid state Now I can focus on adding a couple of headphones. I actually won some of the the money for the Cyan 2 at the casino, and I saved over $600 by getting the Cyan 2 as opposed to the Denafrips Pontus II. I will be applying that savings to the V222, so I am actually getting The Tyler Package for roughly a thousand bucks. Since I'm not spending a bunch of money in 2024, then that opens up Atrium money for 2025. I love fuzzy math. All jokes aside, I have now spent about $9k on recommendations from your videos. My wife thinks that you are a bad influence on me, LOL. You and I both have the same self diagnosed aversion to treble / brightness, so it makes sense that we would like the same types of audio equipment. I used to get listening fatigue, but, since I have found your CZcams channel, I have been tweaking my system to be a little warmer and more natural / analog sounding. I enjoy my music a lot more than before. Thanks for your help.
@@kevincounts5662 This made my day! Always a pleasure hearing I helped in some way. Let your wife know that my wife thinks I’m a bad influence on my own wallet too lol 😆 I apparently love expensive hobbies heh 😏 I’m still trying to do the fuzzy math on getting another camera 😅 and more lenses. Between audio, photography and gaming… I’m surprised I have any income at all ha! Hard to put a price on enjoying ones hobbies and relaxing to some favorite music on a prized audio system… something magical about it! Cheers! And I look forward to your thoughts on the new setup when you get it all put together.
These or the Elites?
These! (EmpyII) At least for my preference. Way more fun to listen to for me.
I tried a broken pair of these once, and they still sounded good.
What’s that hybrid tube amp on your desk?
ECP T4, it’s almost impossible to get, so I don’t like talking about it too much… it’s my favorite amp though outside of the Pietus Maximus… trying to convince Nitsch to look into doing runs of them ha
@@TylersEclectic if they do. Holla at me bro
@@life_in_solace will do! I’ll be super stoked if it happens :)
Smooth review, Tyler. Appreciate it. What is that little hybrid amp you have again? Forgot the name of it. Still doing it for you after all these years?
Hey! It’s the ECP T4! I love it, but don’t like talking too much about it due to limited to no availability. I’m kinda wanting to do more vlog style videos like this… lean even more into opinion and experience type talking points
At $160, these are a great set, and definitely feel like they got close to the Meze house sound that I love. They’re not portable 109 Pros, but far closer than the Advar for far less. The single DD and shell design can’t produce the resonant, deep and impactful sub bass of some larger sets or some good hybrids with well-designed crossovers, but if you have the ability to EQ, a slight +2-3db low shelf at 100hz and a high shelf of -1db at 4k makes these a little bit of a better listen. Still, in their stock tuning I am reaching for this set much more often than I assumed I would, when it’s sitting next to more expensive sets like the Hype 4, Dusk, Volare, Davinci, and SA6 MK2. They’re just so damn easy to listen to and ridiculously comfortable.
I'm in doubt between the LCD GX and the Sony MDR Z1R, I only play single player games and listen to a lot of instrumental jazz, electronic music and modern metal, which would you recommend, I'm afraid of paying more for the Sony and it won't be a huge difference to the GX , I currently have a wired steelseries nova pro, I wanted a better sound with deep bass and a good soundstage, I'm not an audiophile but I wanted to buy one that has great audio quality and is quite durable, I had my eye on the beyerdynamic t5 3gen Also, which one would you recommend?
I really loved the GX as a much for gaming as I did listening to music. One of the best all around headphones I’ve had. It can be on the heavy side though. Another good option is the Audeze Maxwell if you’re more of a gamer, while still wanting good sounding music
I bought this for my office to use every once in awhile on the go. It hasn't left my office yet. Hands down a better amp then most desktops amps. The fact it has the ability to just get up and leave with you is insane. I'm beyond happy with my purchase. Makes me want to get it's big brother!
It really is an amazing amp! The big brother is also one of my all time favorites!
How are these for trance, rock/metal, pop, electronica, classical ect... ? I listen to a wide range of genres. I like detailed, wide, punchy and a little warm sound. It must be enganging and musical. Not Fatigue. And of course comfortable. The most comfort iems ive had, is the beyerdynamic xelento. A good iem. But to pricey
These are very comfortable for me. I also listen to a wide variety of music, I didn’t have any issues with them in any. Though I’m a bit of a bass head and would like a little more low end from these. But overall I think they fit what you described as your preferred sound profile. Honestly very hard to beat at the price point.
Thanks for the nice review. I enjoy mine, as well. To be fair, I think it's not actually a touchscreen. I think it's a nice LED with three touch switches hidden behind the same bezel. Also, there are a couple of nice to have but not essential touches - it you have a DAC that supports it, there is a 12v trigger so that when I hit the remote control power, on my D70 Pro it turns on/off the A70 Pro, too. Also the gnd/life switch is a bit of a help if you find yourself with a ground loop somewhere.
You are correct! Not a touch screen … but has a touch panel on the side of the screen :)
What about the SPL Phonitor XE vs. ADI-2 DAC FS , for Dan Clark E3 ?
Phonitor will have way more power and control over the ADI :)
@@TylersEclectic I own already the RME ADI 2 DAC FS and E3 headphones. If I decide to get the Phonitor, I'd go for the one with DAC included I could keep the ADI DAC Fs and get only the Phonitor amp But I wanted to know how the Phonitor DAC is ( sound quality, soundstage, bass, treble ) vs the ADI DAC. Thank you so much for your help
@@levinste2750I personally think the ADI DAC is way better…😅 the built in DAC is good but not great.
@@TylersEclectic wow I thought, the Phonitor DAC will blow away the RME ADI 2 DAC I'm a bit confused Generally speaking, what are recommend for headphones? Amp / DAC combo or Amp / DAC standalone? Thank you
@@levinste2750 I think if you went with the latest version it would be on par with the ADI… they use the same DAC chip in the latest versions of both devices… the ADI has exponentially more features and control options… If you are looking to EQ or dive into DAC settings use the ADI If you want to just plug in and listen go with built in Phonitor DAC