Hong Kong Headphone Store Safari! (Part 1)

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  • Let's take a look at Hong Kong's headphone stores and listen to some awesome gear :3
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Komentáře • 292

  • @robyjohan4653
    @robyjohan4653 Před 9 lety +50

    So far this is the best video you ever made.. Would love to be there and see it in personal.. Cant wait the second part

    • @lachlanlikesathing
      @lachlanlikesathing  Před 9 lety +5

      I think it's my best too, thank you :) EDIT: Here's part 2! czcams.com/video/i7s1B4oV-Po/video.html

    • @kenacquin1
      @kenacquin1 Před 9 lety

      Dito.

    • @silverarrows82
      @silverarrows82 Před 9 lety

      ***** These seems to be the big name stores. Are there many smaller stores there with counterfeits? ,,,, Guess we should just stick to the reputable stores

    • @AndroidVageta1
      @AndroidVageta1 Před 9 lety

      ***** Have you ever listened to the IE800? Have any comments on how they are vs. the H3 (which I own) or the A3 (which I'm looking to own...especially after this video!).
      Also...totally jelly...would love to visit stores like these. So much!

  • @syn010110
    @syn010110 Před 9 lety +25

    The stairs at that building are right out of a survival horror. O_O

    • @lachlanlikesathing
      @lachlanlikesathing  Před 9 lety +5

      Corinn Heathers I happen to love creepy corridors and this one is a real doozy!

    • @lauivan88
      @lauivan88 Před 9 lety

      ***** I went there thousand of times already

  • @reelgreens4127
    @reelgreens4127 Před 9 lety +1

    Outstanding video. Makes me want to return to Hong Kong! Although I've been since, I had the pleasure of a 10-day HK visit in 1995, staying in Mong Kok. The main drawcard was 3 days of scintilllating airplane spotting and photography at the legendary Kai Tak airport. Walking around streets in the airport vicinity amid the deafening sound and sight of low-flying jets is branded in my memory. Eagerly awaiting your next video!

  • @adamnelson8572
    @adamnelson8572 Před 9 lety +28

    What a delightful thing to wake up to! I had a big smile on my face through most of this. Those stores are unbelievable. I've never seen anything like that. I'm not even sure there's places that wicked in America, none that I've seen anyway. I'm super jealous. The creepy sound effects were a cute touch :) I can't wait to see more! By the way, you hold up very well under all those tight close-ups.

    • @lachlanlikesathing
      @lachlanlikesathing  Před 9 lety +10

      You have no idea how dumb it feels to aim a camera at your face and make "I'm listening to this carefully" faces while people are staring at you lol

    • @adamnelson8572
      @adamnelson8572 Před 9 lety

      Ha ha! Just crack a smile once in a while and at least pretend you're enjoying yourself during those moments.

    • @lachlanlikesathing
      @lachlanlikesathing  Před 9 lety

      ***** Close, I video myself for a bit of time while listening and I have 2 batteries and a 64GB memory card :)

    • @kamidesu2116
      @kamidesu2116 Před 9 lety

      ***** yo i have a question what headset do u have on in this vid ?

    • @Seramics
      @Seramics Před 9 lety

      ***** thanks for making awesome videos like these for us....

  • @johnpong993
    @johnpong993 Před 9 lety +8

    Oh my, what a deal that is on the Fostex TH-600!! I thought I got a good deal on massdrop at US$550, but your price beats mine by a mile! And the sad thing is... I live in Hong Kong!!!

  • @ib0093
    @ib0093 Před 9 lety +1

    I love these HK videos. didn't know going up the stairs could be so scary!

  • @andrewr8364
    @andrewr8364 Před 9 lety +1

    Exactly what is so interesting about your trip thanks for doing tours like this, informative and hitting all the requests I had for you from when you where on your way there ;) have a great rest of your adventure!!

  • @witz
    @witz Před 9 lety

    I really wish there were more dedicated stores to just audio in general. Online reviews can only give you so much as to going and testing it yourself in a store. Keep these videos coming man, I'm loving them.

  • @proudcanadian9816
    @proudcanadian9816 Před 6 lety

    I can't believe I'm only stumbling upon these videos after almost 3 years !!! Oh well, I'm in a YT binge-watching mood right now, and no commercials either :-)

  • @JokeProfessor
    @JokeProfessor Před 9 lety +1

    Dude, great videos. amazing effort! keep doing what you love man

  • @keiththarox
    @keiththarox Před 8 lety +2

    Damn bro, your reviews are excellent. Super detailed and great commentary, keep it up!!

  • @MrToyfacewondermanii
    @MrToyfacewondermanii Před 9 lety +1

    This is great, very much looking forward to part 2!

  • @chazpeterson8565
    @chazpeterson8565 Před 9 lety +8

    Awesome vids my friend! Loved the quick humor, and information in this video. I especially love these videos in hong Kong.

    • @lachlanlikesathing
      @lachlanlikesathing  Před 9 lety +2

      Thanks! I wish I could go to more places and make videos like this!

  • @Belisaur
    @Belisaur Před 9 lety

    Great video! Glad someones having fun this January.

  • @slosher6394
    @slosher6394 Před 9 lety

    one of my favorite videos. way to start the year strong my friend!

  • @iphogan4489
    @iphogan4489 Před 8 lety +5

    I also found that Hong Kong people prefer in-ear headphones.
    I guess because of the size (more convenient), plus Hong Kong weather is hot and humid. Over-ear often causes my ears sweating, and earrings are my personal problem. Secondly, I believe that the appearance, stability and weight may be a factor as well.
    If the factors are not on the headset. In my opinion, the problem exists in Hong Kong people's habits, such as using time.

  • @TheCoolDocPSN
    @TheCoolDocPSN Před 9 lety +1

    I couldn't love this video more. Great work fellow audio lover!

  • @procrastimania
    @procrastimania Před 9 lety

    excellent video! Very fun. Can't wait for part 2!

  • @Bartinoles
    @Bartinoles Před 9 lety

    Nice, enjoyed this a lot. Keep up the good work!

  • @AnnunakiiCruz
    @AnnunakiiCruz Před 9 lety

    I loved this video! Awesome work!

  • @0bsidianO
    @0bsidianO Před 9 lety

    Loving these types of vids!

  • @alanccini
    @alanccini Před 9 lety

    Nice video as usual, love the sound effect when you were deciding between the elevator or the stairs...kudos!!!

  • @Hellogoodbye33
    @Hellogoodbye33 Před 9 lety +1

    Those stores are crazy! Really liked this video

  • @HashtagGav
    @HashtagGav Před 9 lety +6

    Great video Lachlan. You've got a nack for this kind of thing and I thoroughly enjoy the channel. Keep it up!

    • @lachlanlikesathing
      @lachlanlikesathing  Před 9 lety +2

      Thanks :) it was a bit more challenging to put this together than my usual videos but great fun!

  • @SasukeViper
    @SasukeViper Před 7 lety +1

    This was really cool. Hong Kong seems like a nice place to visit.

  • @jeffreyau7942
    @jeffreyau7942 Před 9 lety

    best video ever!! well done. Enjoyed it alot =)

  • @namornivek
    @namornivek Před 9 lety

    Great video. love seeing how other parts of the world are. Ive never seen a dedicated to headphones like that. Hope you find the best headphones

  • @winkyekin
    @winkyekin Před 9 lety +1

    Mate, great video and amusing footages.
    I'm keen to know whether you have decided on the TH600, although if I was there I'd probably grab it on impulse already..
    Cannot wait for part 2! Quite an enticing video makes me wanna travel back to HK just to visit those stores. :D

  • @MaebyBaeby
    @MaebyBaeby Před 9 lety +2

    I love all your faces while you're trying headphones out. You look more like you're chewing over a tough decision than listening to music.

  • @Direkin
    @Direkin Před 6 lety +1

    I never knew about Jaben or Mingo, and I've been in that area a gazillion times, but that's the nature of shops there. You missed out on an even larger headphone shop near the Mong Kong Computer Centre called Kingsound. I took a look at those three places today.

  • @hawwk57
    @hawwk57 Před 9 lety +3

    Hey! I was actually just in Hong Kong the past few days and ended up checking out these stores in Mong Kok! I ended up having to decide between the Sony MDR-1A and the ATH MSR7...and went with the MSR7s from Broadway. Pretty happy with my purchase so far!

  • @ElCapoNinja
    @ElCapoNinja Před 9 lety

    Great video !!, im so envy !!! those stores are insane !!!

  • @2rkolle
    @2rkolle Před 8 lety

    this a disneyland to headphones lovers. I do not get tired of seeing this video

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider Před 9 lety +2

    Great video. Loved he sound effects.

  • @Linkc32123
    @Linkc32123 Před 9 lety

    Awesomely a video just when I just woke up!

  • @Josecitox
    @Josecitox Před 9 lety

    This was awesome!!! MOAR!!!!

  • @zebnicolson2239
    @zebnicolson2239 Před 9 lety

    Awesome video can't wait for part 2 and I think the elevator was nicer then the stairs 😜😊

  • @StevenL717
    @StevenL717 Před 9 lety +1

    Very good video, thanks a lot. I know a lot of headphone shops in Beijing and Tianjing but none of them has those almost-full/updated headphone/earphone collections as HongKong's. Thanks for your video, now I'm really attempting to HongKong just for earphone/headphone auditing ;-)

  • @gustavobendezu9917
    @gustavobendezu9917 Před 9 lety

    Really good video...i live in Italy and i never seen a shop like that! All those headphones to try!..Thanks you!

  • @issa824
    @issa824 Před 9 lety

    Best video you ever made! :D my favorite video on CZcams right now. The headphones I prefer are the Sony X10, I have not had a chance to listen to the X5 yet.

  • @tonyleungnl
    @tonyleungnl Před 5 lety

    You just have chosen the perfect background music

  • @dancewithethan
    @dancewithethan Před 9 lety

    Love this video, can you do more of the store tour and also I would like to see if you can try out the Fostex HT900, Final Audio (Pandora Hope VI) and Hi Fi man. Thanks

  • @chunghochow5072
    @chunghochow5072 Před 9 lety

    Absolutely amazing video, love your reviews and this just sums all of it up. PSST, I'm Cantonese too.

  • @ooDirtyMickoo
    @ooDirtyMickoo Před 9 lety

    this is a really well made video!

  • @alfiebryanmagpantay
    @alfiebryanmagpantay Před 8 lety

    Great Vid!!! awesome tour

  • @KusattaShounen
    @KusattaShounen Před 9 lety

    Haha Jaben HK... that was a great experience. The staff was really nice and patient; especially when I took 3 trips (each time I got lost going to and from my hotel) to finally make my decision on what to buy. Wish it was easier to find, but I can't complain after experiencing that outstanding service.
    Thanks for capturing the experience in video. I can now relive walking up those steps over and over again XD.

  • @WolfRanger2008
    @WolfRanger2008 Před 9 lety +1

    I am thoroughly enjoying this voyage through the Headphone/Gadget shops of Hong Kong; absolutely no complaints. I wonder if will also hit some of the restaurants and Nightlife establishments as well?

  • @maitrehg
    @maitrehg Před 9 lety +1

    Great video! I have several headphones (Audeze, Denon, Beyer etc ...) and I can confirm that the Fostex TH600 and of course the TH900 are really the best for listening electronic music.

  • @Cwookie_
    @Cwookie_ Před 9 lety

    Very nice video. If I'll ever visit Hong Kong I'll be sure to visit these. Quick question, will you review the Sennheiser Momentum IE?

  • @Magnetorheological
    @Magnetorheological Před 9 lety

    My house in HK is right around that area, and I can never get enough of these specialty headphone stores whenever I go back! There's nothing like this anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area (as far as i know)... D:

  • @jimmyz6044
    @jimmyz6044 Před 9 lety

    Wow! awesome video. I wish there were stores like this where I live.
    By the way, I'm really interested in hearing your opinion on the Fidue A83 earphones. Are you planning on trying those out sometime?

  • @MrStingraybernard
    @MrStingraybernard Před 9 lety

    Never seen a headphone store like those in the usa , awesome !!

  • @SkeletonM16
    @SkeletonM16 Před 9 lety

    Nice video Lachlan, you should check out the computer market in Sham sui po, its really nice! (congratulations on 20,000 subs btw)

  • @boetagoon
    @boetagoon Před 9 lety +1

    Very interesting video, thanks for sharing.
    Wish we had some stores here in Denmark with such a wide range to choose from alongwith demo models.
    Yikes, those stairs look super creepy though. :o

  • @holliswong8519
    @holliswong8519 Před 9 lety

    Quite a few nice touches on this vids, good work sir!
    Google Glass may be quite cool for this kind of trip. :)

  • @korebrent1234
    @korebrent1234 Před 7 lety

    I envie the optiins of headphone shops and ability to demo units that Honk Kong has...amazing video mate love the channel.....

  • @P0P0.
    @P0P0. Před 9 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @Muggles3130
    @Muggles3130 Před 9 lety

    Whoa! Those are exactly the kind of stores I've been looking for! Demo stations for everything and a huge variety in inventory. mmmmm...I'm drooling on my keyboard. Sadly, the best thing I have is a Best Buy with Magnolia.

  • @mardisan7750
    @mardisan7750 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for sharing this valuable video.

  • @calvinlin6378
    @calvinlin6378 Před 9 lety +1

    There are still many other stores in Mongkok that I think you should cover:
    1. FS Digital (LEAR)
    2. DMA Audio
    3. Music Cafe
    4. Kingsound
    5. Caesar Palace

  • @FamousAngelMusic
    @FamousAngelMusic Před 9 lety

    wow that's pretty cool Lachlan new video already hooked and now i have to wait for the next one :(

  • @135964728
    @135964728 Před 9 lety

    Fantastic job, man! By the way, did u give a listen to fostex te-05?

  • @joenorris2072
    @joenorris2072 Před 9 lety

    Did you get to try any of the new final audio over the ear products , heard that they are pretty popular over there ?

  • @ssj2mysterio33
    @ssj2mysterio33 Před 9 lety

    I look forward to the others :)

  • @Stalast.
    @Stalast. Před 9 lety

    Those shops look so cool. Never seen anything like it.

  • @georgeblisson8561
    @georgeblisson8561 Před 8 lety +1

    Dude, you should open up your own store and open it in Australia, you would kick ass

  • @AaronCrawford
    @AaronCrawford Před 9 lety +3

    Haha, very well-produced video

  • @dangoruiz3259
    @dangoruiz3259 Před 9 lety

    Cool video. I gotta go there in Hong Kong sometime before I die.

  • @wiwandrarahmanusyairi8494

    Those store are amazing!

  • @tennislover08
    @tennislover08 Před 9 lety

    OMG this is amazing!!!!!!

  • @Max-kb7ng
    @Max-kb7ng Před 9 lety

    already love the first part

  • @AlyxGlide
    @AlyxGlide Před 5 lety

    The Fostex TH line practically vibrates off my ears! As you said they're wonderful, great for electronica

  • @MrPNioVideos
    @MrPNioVideos Před 9 lety +1

    Can you try out and maybe review the Fidue A83? Thanks

  • @nomnoy2002
    @nomnoy2002 Před 9 lety

    MongKok is always full of Headphone Store. Dig deeper and you will find more.
    I am a HongKongese 2, so proud of you!!!
    Hong Kong is still a awsome city!!!!

  • @neilbantoc3609
    @neilbantoc3609 Před 9 lety

    My God, I can't believe I missed all these stores! I only got to visit Sim City stores and Golden Computer Arcade stores! Also I didn't know you were a Hong Kong native. I should have consulted you before going to Hong Kong.

  • @joshhibschman
    @joshhibschman Před 9 lety

    It looks like each of the IEMs you tried had some glue between the connector and the monitor. Am I seeing it correctly? Does this place glue all its cables?

  • @LeGeNdErYblader
    @LeGeNdErYblader Před 8 lety

    Any tips on bargaining in these kind of stores? I will be going to Hong Kong soon and I hope to get some goodies but I don't actually have much experience in bargaining.

  • @abe3377
    @abe3377 Před 9 lety

    Nice video. Btw between xba h3 and xba a3 which one should i get? And does it need an amp? Because i will mainly use with my 6+

  • @audio46
    @audio46 Před 7 lety

    Awesome video you should do one of these in New York City, We have the largest selection of headphones to demo in the New York Area

  • @liyadong7608
    @liyadong7608 Před 5 lety

    Hello, I have a question about active noise canceling headphone. If I am at mainland in China, could you send it?

  • @ZM-lz1ng
    @ZM-lz1ng Před 9 lety

    Any recommendations on very bass filled earbuds. I got some nice headphones but now I need some earbuds to finish my collection. Thanks

  • @danielpeshev8143
    @danielpeshev8143 Před 9 lety

    great job mate

  • @Kdyp
    @Kdyp Před 9 lety

    Would you kindly, explain more about the shure se846 vs the primo 8?

  • @ManicMindTrick
    @ManicMindTrick Před 9 lety

    Looked like you did some urban exploration there for a second.

  • @CojRacer
    @CojRacer Před 9 lety

    hahahaa..I found myself laughing hard with the elevator and stairs scene..that was funny XD

  • @iu1191
    @iu1191 Před 9 lety

    Hey there Lachlan, Lovely video. Really interesting to get into the shops and see what is there. I don't think we have anything like that In London - I would have a hard time leaving!!
    On your travels any chance you can give the B&O MH6 a listen - and give some comments - a review would be great if you have the time and opportunity.
    I think they give the momentums and the MDR1a's a run for their money but there is a downside too. Very sparkly in the highs I think. Really interested in your view.
    Thanks again for the HK Vid. Can't wait for the next part!!

  • @polyrhythm_I
    @polyrhythm_I Před 9 lety

    Haha, help, I spilled my drink with the staircase/lift part.
    It's nice seeing the inside of stores like this though. I wish there were similar, more specialized audio stores, where I live. Pretty much all we have in my city is a big consumer electronics store where 9/10th of the audio department are Beats headphones displayed. When I asked for a pair of Sennheiser HD 25, they told me they did not even sell them. Guh.

  • @NE0ZUK0
    @NE0ZUK0 Před 9 lety

    Awesome. I'm near San Francisco. Tell me there are stores like these here!! You should be at CES though. The folding Momentum MKII looks amazing.

  • @dominicklee6280
    @dominicklee6280 Před 9 lety

    I just want to ask your opinion on the differences between audio technica msr7 and custom pro one ? Althought I wanted to buy the msr7 but it was like $298 in Singapore but the custom pro one was $200 with a mook amplifier, btw I bought it from jaben Singapore

  • @rockababy
    @rockababy Před 9 lety

    I'm looking for a set of headphones 30-60 bucks over ear so my ears don't get bothered and hot. Has to have good Bass planning it to use it for music + gaming do you have any recommendations?

  • @killacamfoo
    @killacamfoo Před 9 lety

    Epic video. What stores they have in HK!

  • @JakeAndKamHaveIssues
    @JakeAndKamHaveIssues Před 9 lety

    Another very interesting video, although it doesn't really appear very accessible for tourists to find these places without a little local help! Out of curiosity, did you manage to find any video game stores on your wonders?

  • @Agnes135
    @Agnes135 Před 9 lety

    Hey man, I've been thinking about getting a new pair of cans for home use. I've been drawn to the JVC HA-SZ2000, however, there doesn't seem to be much about these headphones on CZcams or anything. Have you heard much these? Thanks.

  • @MuhammadKharismawan
    @MuhammadKharismawan Před 9 lety

    There's some Jaben Store in Indonesia too... I'm planning to go to one near me these days...

  • @DeeDee_Says
    @DeeDee_Says Před 9 lety

    Wow!! I want to make this trip, solely for the headphones....headphone heaven!!

  • @djhmax09
    @djhmax09 Před 9 lety

    Was the Philips Fidelio X2 there? If so, did you give it a try?

  • @sawyermckay4107
    @sawyermckay4107 Před 9 lety

    Those looked like awesome little shops. Here in rural Alabama I have to drive an hour to have even as good a selection as Best Buy.

  • @element3663
    @element3663 Před 9 lety

    I had the chance to visit Hong Kong last summer and it was a fantastic experience, went around the shopping area, that place you called Mongkong, but didn't come across these higher end headphones stores :( they seem well hidden from the public, which makes sense. Anyway, really nice video :)

    • @sundreary
      @sundreary Před 8 lety

      It's Mong Kok :)

    • @element3663
      @element3663 Před 8 lety

      :D you're absolutely right, I literally wrote it from what I heard at that time and hadn't really checked it. Time to see beijing this year, so do you know something unknown to the public about it?

    • @sundreary
      @sundreary Před 8 lety

      +element3663 No, I don't really know much about the mainland because I don't go often, but you should take a look around!

  • @manuf1056
    @manuf1056 Před 7 lety

    Heeelp me! I just bought a pair of hd650 and everyone says i should get a dac, amp, or one of those cool looking things with tubes on top. Are they really necessary? is there a real improvement? or is just to be accepted into the audiophile community??

  • @jerosepellejo9746
    @jerosepellejo9746 Před 8 lety

    hey guys can i ask if cannice headphones is also good?