Impending Excitement: Big Changes Ahead Before I Go Crazy! - Candid Honest Audiophile Thoughts
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Nobody likes changes but some changes have to be done to save our sanity and to help life flowing in a manageable way. Here are some changes that I am making to the channel that I think you will enjoy and will help me from going insane as a content creator.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction/Busy Life Outside of CZcams
03:10 What Are the Changes?
07:20 Why Video & Written Reviews
10:10 How the Changes will Effect You
13:25 Exiting
I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician.
Please take these thoughts, opinions and reasonings as just that, my honest audiophile thoughts, opinions and reasonings.
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Dave most of us will still be here and continue to support you. Taking time for yourself is the best thing you can do! Thank you for sharing your decision, and best wishes going forward.
Thanks 🙏
Dave, you're the best damn headphone reviewer on CZcams. I'll continue to follow and learn from your content, regardless of frequency or medium. You come first -- take the time for yourself!
Thanks. Glad you enjoy the channel content.
😇 May God Bless You Always, David! 😇
Hey Dave, Priorities change, otherwise life would be boring. I will stay true to you❗️
Kind regards from good old Germany
Thanks 👍
Honesty is the best policy.
More important than video quantity is your "me" time quantity, and more important than quality reviews is a quality life.
Greetings from Colombia
Thanks 🙏
Dave, you can count on me to stick around as a follower and a Pateron member. Your reviews and opinions as an audiophile has always been key to the hobby for me. Take care of yourself, your family and your faith always!
Thanks 🙏
Dave, you have given me excellent advice on more than one occasion. Enjoy life and thanks for beautiful reviews and videos. I will enjoy next reviews.
Thanks 🙏 Glad you enjoy the channel content and have found it helpful.
Fair call indeed mate, look after yourself and prioritise what's important, there is no re-run in life, I'll definitely be staying on as an avid watcher of your reviews, they're great, cheers, Dave from Melbourne Australia.
Love your stuff bro. Keep it up and good for you (and us). Looking forward to your new reviews.
Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Thanks for kind words.
Best wishes for the changes, Dave. Sounds good.. destress, enjoy life and keep reviewing in the new way
Thank you for your honest reviews as always 🙏🏽 Will definitely look up your written reviews. Would be great if YT has some form of post or notification whenever you have them up
If you click the notification bell it will notify you if any channel content uploads.
I also post on X and Threads.
Glad you enjoy the channel content.
LIFE is more important than CZcams.
What ever you need to do. We want you to be happy. Thanks for all the honest reviews ! God Bless !
Thanks 🙏
That’s very fair… ya sometimes it’s hard for me to keep up and I have half the stuff to review lol I can’t imagine!
Godspeed! We'll meet again when you return. All the best!
Did you watch the entire video? I'm not leaving!
We will follow you wherever you go!
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I support your decision Dave and I think I speak for all of us followers that we want you to be healthy and happy. It sounds like this change will help accomplish that while still letting you do what you enjoy doing so at the end of the day, it will all work out just fine. 🎶
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Just to chime in and I wholeheartedly support your endeavor of giving us the honest reviews of various audio products. Always make yourself the main priority. Keep up the good work, mate. Cheers!
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing your plan of action, Dave. I learn a lot from this I too am struggling as a content creator.
My pleasure, you're welcome
Love your videos and also happy for the decision you have made. Do maintain a “work”-life balance (in this case between CZcams stuff and other life commitments). Don’t burn yourself out. God bless ❤
Thanks 🙏
Unfortunately, I only discovered your CZcams channel last year. I have been interested in hi-fi and music for more than 45 years.
Your reviews are very comprehensible and honest for me and I have already bought several devices based on your recommendation.
I can understand your decision very well. It also involves personal self-reflection, which requires some courage.
The important thing is that you and your private environment are doing well and that you can live with it.
I am already looking forward to the next reviews, which I will also enjoy reading.
Have a good time!
(PS: I am from Austria and therefore my English is modest...)
Glad you enjoy the channel content and have found it helpful. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.
Fair enough lad, life gets in the way sometimes or simply takes precedence.
Sandu does the written review that is usually more extensive than the video. I like them as much or more. Don't sweat a thing.
Noted and thank you for the changes info you give, hope you have more personal time more !
Thanks 🙏
Happy for your decision.
Thanks 💯
I was hoping you were announcing a collaboration!
Well good luck, hope these changes work out the way you hope.
Opportunity for a collaboration would be cool. Maybe one day something will work out.
yes , can't disagree on your take about change and changes, there happened from bright to dark and to bright again, from summer to winter but we get Christmas tree 🎄 and presents in winter, in this case the present is safety for my wallet as your review is one of my consideration for purchasing or not of one IEM.
Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Hey dave love your videos. You need to enjoy your time more rarher than work too hard. Im totally happy getting one vid every two weeks. Xx
Thanks 👍
Sorry to hear but happy for you.
I'm still doing video and written reviews. Just not as many video reviews.
Change is necessary. Glad to see you taking more time for yourself. 👍
Have you ever thought about creating a “team”? Even having a partner that can help do menial things or to help facilitate some of the processes you go through can help. I know there’s the money aspect of that and I’m sure you’re not making $$$$ from this hobby 🙂 but perhaps that’s something you can consider for the future.
Another thought might be doing more CZcams shorts. You talk about products that may not interest you or think it won’t interest your audience but a minute long quick take about something could help viewers too. Those products don’t have to undergo an extensive review process but those thoughts and opinions would be considered helpful too.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to keep us up to date.
I've mulled over the idea of a team of some kind. Don't really have anyone close by that has interest in helping. Expense of hiring is something that the funds my channel brings wouldn't cover.
As far as shorts those are unique but not really something I'm interested in do at this time.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Priority is priority. It is all good unless it is a sudden goodbye to the channel. Thank a lot for putting all the efforts over the years.
Not saying goodbye to the channel. I have no plans for that at the moment.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Sure, I am glad to hear that. Please take your time handling all the stuffs.
GM ☕️
Life is spelled LIFE.
The middle is IF
IF this happens and IF that happens…so the universe has a sense of place and purpose.
Dave , you and family come first .
We’ll be here when you want to post on this format.
Have a plan and it may be adjusted as things go ..that’s life.
Have a great week 👍
Absolutely true. Thanks for the comment.
Your health and welfare is more important than a CZcams channel, IMO. I will follow you whatever you do. 🙂❤
🙏 Thanks
I would say feel free to jump cut instead of restarting like 99% of creators. If you need a break, outsource the editing for a couple of dollars. Was looking forward to your possible future review of CCA Hydro. But I'll respectfully wait a month if I have to.
CCA Hydro thanks for suggestion.
I say its perfectly fine , actually am more interested in reading than Video(s) ..
Awesome 😎
Let’s get down to brass tacks here; we need the real fuckin skinny on the Dusk, bottom line. Get on it, man, come on.
Good to see a man decide for himself how to conduct his life and when the bullshit has gotten out of hand. Be looking forward to whatever you do, sir.
If a Dusk is provided or the funds become available, I'll give a listen and review.
Love your videos, but I have a quick question: what audio interface would you recommend to run a 250 ohm headphone like the DT 990 or 1990 pro?
I don't use audio interfaces often, have only reviewed two of them. I recommend the Presonus Studio 24c.
czcams.com/video/WrKCeKHruYU/video.htmlsi=AAdBdpGyPXrj5Jcn
That’s cool and all Dave, but when are we going to see the beard in its full glory?
I've been trying to grow the beard out and the sides just don't fill in well. I'm working on it, maybe one day.
Good that you've had the sense to stop and think about what works for you.
Did you think about doing a verbal review ie. Podcast?
I did podcast reviews several years ago. They're basically reading of the written review. I may do it again just depends on my schedule.
I've been here since the very beginning, I've seen the ups and downs...nothing will change. I think you will find more efficient ways of doing what you do. Or, you will produce a bit less content. It's all good Dave!
Indeed. We've been through it all. Thanks for sticking with me the last near 6 years, much appreciated.
@@TheHonestAudiophile It's been a pleasure Dave. Hey one last thing...we all do what we love right? Like the rest of us, you love headphones/music/reviewing. For many this has a drug like action (dopamine). You will find a way Dave! I'm a strength coach, 53yrs old. I love to train 4-5 days per week in the gym. I'm beat up, and backed off to 2-3. But I will find a way back to 5 times! Why? Because I love it! Cheers Dave.
Two short reviews at once in one video would be good along with maybe the written to look at through a link. I don't know that videos need to be long at all. Written and quick-explain videos are good enough (to me, anyway)
And for timely videos - showing interesting sales on Ali Express or Linsoul would be cool a couple times a year. Some other content creators do that (CheapAudioMan) from time to time in live session format with chat.
Thanks for the suggestions but I'm going to keep doing reviews the same way I always have for consistency. As for sales notifications and stuff I could add that to community posts.
Hi Dave !
Is the D41 worth saving up or is the cinno fine ?
Cinno is a good neutral leaning, stage monitor presentation and the D41 adds in a fun factor with better details and resolution. Depends on what presentation you're seeking.
What is your lovely iems or earbuds 100-150 bucks?
Lots of options, please check out the tier ranking list. Please read the ranking grade tab first.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=drivesdk
@@TheHonestAudiophile what is better option? With better natural mids?
Here are some to consider:
Ziigaat Cinno
LetShuoer Galileo
Etymotic ER2SE
Akoustyx R110
@@TheHonestAudiophile what about Blessing2? Yokonamga
Blessing 2 is $300
hey dave, no worries, take care of your health, both spiritual and physical, for you and your family! in the meantime I’ve been watching videos from Tone Deaf Monk, I find he is close to your style. Cheers
TDM sucks! Dave is way better.
Hello Bro Dave,
Which ultra cheap iem (price 15 - 20 bucks each) below has the best sound quality, immersive soundstage, magnificent bass boosted & sensational experience, ultra clear female voice when watching action movies, please rank #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & please give valid reasons :
✅ KZ Castor Bass
✅ KZ D-Fi Switch
✅ CCA Polaris
✅ Tanchjim Zero
✅ Tangzu Wan'er Green Jade Edition
Thank you Brother 🙏👍
I've not heard any of the KZ or CCA listed. I've not heard the green Wan'er so I don't know if it's better than my white version. But I love my Wan'er and would choose over the Zero.
This is great news! Less of you on YT the better!
Less of your trolling is even better news!
Maybe shorten the videos, less editing.
Considering that I don't do "editing" that isn't the issue. The only "editing" I do is adding links, end screen boxes and the description. The issue is that there isn't enough time in the day, week, month and year to fit in all reviews as a video.
I have a process that I follow that I am comfortable with, have been doing it this way since day one of my channel. Viewers, subscribers and supporters know what to expect from my videos and I hold myself to those standards. Written reviews are easier and faster to do when it comes to my processes and not all products deserve a video review in my opinion. I record videos with one take, no editing. If I make an error or an issue arises, I start recording over again till I am content with the video. I know this isn't the normal way but it is how I am comfortable. I don't want to and I don't have the time or effort to sit and sift through all the various clips to cobble a video together. I have tried that and it is more time consuming for me than doing it the way I do. Thanks for the comment.
Playing the devil’s advocate, you could always quit church instead. 😇
Not gonna happen, church and family take top priority.
You don't have time to edit, but you will take 3-4 hours to reshoot stuff. This is why you should be a professional to review stuff, if you aren't using audio and visual cues to help your editing process and know where to make cuts quickly and easily then that is your problem, you are choosing to do the review in the most difficult way possible. You shoot in one take, and if something happens you clap a bunch so when you look at the wavefom in the video editor, you know where to make your edits. You should shoot and edit these videos with a script and using editing cues, but you refuse.
I know how to edit videos and audio; I have done it for other projects. The way I have chosen to do my YT is personal choice but also based on what I know my abilities as an editor are. I know what's best for my sanity. Thanks for the comment.
Cope
@@TheHonestAudiophile Don't be difficult Dave. Lol. Spend a bit of time learning about editing and you will save a tonne of time! We all underestimate our abilities. Get to it son!
Maybe do occasional live streams instead? Can do those whenever you feel like it. There might be some AI editing tools that make things easier for more formal reviews. Your audience will stick with you. Not sure if the channel makes money for you but you might reinvest some of that into getting some production help to sidestep the drudgery aspect. (Edit -At the end you mentioned live streams which I think is the best move for your sanity.)
All funds that are received for the channel go back into the channel to purchase gear to review or to help produce videos better, ie. microphone and lights, etc.
I have no desire to do anymore editing than I already do and that isn't going to change. I have a way I do my channel and I've made my reasons clear. If you wonder why, please watch the Get to Know playlist or read the about tab.
No mentioned doing live streams in the video and they will continue as my schedule allows.
Thanks for the comment.