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  • @Azeria
    @Azeria Před 3 lety +14687

    i wish i could afford all of the hobbies i have

    • @Clavinohou
      @Clavinohou Před 3 lety +29

      True true

    • @triparadox.c
      @triparadox.c Před 3 lety +121

      Audio system (as long as you only buy for personal use) isn't so expensive like car hobby. Like hell, I won't even want to think about how much cash those people shell out. So if your hobby falls in the cheap zone, congrats! You save yourself lots of headache

    • @windowstips1430
      @windowstips1430 Před 3 lety +32

      @@triparadox.c i mean i only spent 50k € on my project car for the past six years (this is ironic)

    • @triparadox.c
      @triparadox.c Před 3 lety +54

      @@windowstips1430 That's not the project car I'm talking about. Turbo installation, ECU tuning, engine swap, tires swap, lower/heightened suspension, suspension swap, weight reduction improvement, etc.

    • @sumbulskitchen
      @sumbulskitchen Před 3 lety +24

      I wish I could afford ONE

  • @indianaliam1
    @indianaliam1 Před 3 lety +2553

    _64 ohms._
    32 ohms.
    16 ohms.
    *8 ohms.*
    *4 OHMS*
    *2 OHMS*
    *1 OHM*
    *HALF OHM*
    *QUARTER OHM*
    *_THE WRIST WATCH SPEAKER_*

    • @andreshenriquez7162
      @andreshenriquez7162 Před 3 lety +83

      Got the reference

    • @volkan7844
      @volkan7844 Před 3 lety +89

      he's the angry senheiser nerd, he's the angry AKG Sony nerd, he's the angry headphones nerrrrrrrd

    • @cristianarreola8582
      @cristianarreola8582 Před 3 lety +20

      🎵He's gonna' take you back to the past... 🎵

    • @ethan82714
      @ethan82714 Před 3 lety +18

      "ohm" my god this is funny.

    • @claxtoncurtis811
      @claxtoncurtis811 Před 3 lety +7

      some car subs come wired to run at Half Ohm or 2 ohm

  • @Tengokujin
    @Tengokujin Před 3 lety +1654

    0:00 Intro
    - 0:03
    - 0:24 Beyerdynamic T 1
    - 0:30 Shure SE425-CL + FiiO LC-2.5C
    - 0:32 Apple iPod Touch (?)
    - 0:36 Apple Earpod
    - 0:45 Apple Macbook Pro
    - 0:46 Nintendo Switch
    - 0:49 Apple Airpod Pro
    - 1:03 Apple iPod
    - 1:09 DAC explanation
    - 1:15 EFM Toledo Bluetooth Speaker
    - 1:41 Shure SE425-CL + FiiO LC-2.5C
    - 1:53 Manifesto
    - 1:54 1 Grit
    2:27 BORING TIME
    - 2:35 Resistance
    - 2:37 Sennheiser HD 280 pro (64 Ω)
    - 2:47 Apple Earpod (~40 Ω)
    - 2:56 AKG K712 (120 Ω)
    - 3:20 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (38 Ω)
    - 3:45 Grado SR325e (32 Ω)
    - 3:59 Shure SE425-CL (22 Ω)
    - 4:27 Advice thing
    -- 4:32 Sennheiser HD 280 pro (

    • @supersonicguy556
      @supersonicguy556 Před 2 lety +109

      you did not get enough appreciation for this post, you absolute legend

    • @MM715S19
      @MM715S19 Před 2 lety +11

      unessasary i think lol

    • @Sound_Tech
      @Sound_Tech Před 2 lety +4

      Why

    • @spamcan9208
      @spamcan9208 Před 2 lety +23

      Doing the Lord's work. This is really helpful.

    • @EdgyShooter
      @EdgyShooter Před 2 lety +10

      You are a god

  • @lorenzostransportvlogs
    @lorenzostransportvlogs Před 2 lety +156

    the fact the chord increased the volume by 100 times over the ipod (a step of 10 decibels is 10x louder than the previous step, so 20db is 10x louder than 10db) just shows how insane that thing is

    • @TheSpok66
      @TheSpok66 Před 2 lety +5

      This is most likely false in this case. There is a difference between the sound pressure level and the perceived volume which are both measured in db (it’s confusing, don’t ask me why it’s measured like this, everyone is confused by it).
      Most (free) apps show you the perceived volume measured in db where 20 db are a 10 fold increase. So in this case the volume would be 10 times as loud and not 100 times.

    • @TimpBizkit
      @TimpBizkit Před rokem +2

      @@TheSpok66 perceived volume usually doubles every 10 decibels, although four times as loud as an ipod is pretty screaming loud!! I listened to an ipod on top whack on a loud song and I got hearing fatigue pretty quickly. Doubling that twice you're probably approaching ear tickling volume (120 dBA) if you have powerful earphones, which will definitely wear your ears out very quickly. Although the real purpose of this amp is driving inefficient headphones loud, rather than trying to set the SPL world record on IEM and Sensitive cans.

    • @thebaker8637
      @thebaker8637 Před rokem +2

      @@TheSpok66 It’s because the decibel is just a unit used to compare ratios of very big and very small numbers. The idea is that each additional 10 DECIbels (deci = 10) *always* corresponds to 10x of the quantity you are comparing. The confusion is in *what* you're comparing. The OG use case for decibels was to compare electric power in telegraph equipment: for anything to do with signal strength in audio chains, an extra 10 dB specifically means a 10:1 change of the the strength of the signal in the cable connected to the speaker/microphone.
      For decibels to make sense, always think electrical power. When we measure a +20 dB change, what this simply means is "the latter signal made 100x more power in the microphone wires". That's it. The confusion arises because 100 times more power in the microphone does not mean the air was moving 100x harder. In fact, to move air twice as hard, you need 2*2=4 times the power, and to move air 10 times as hard, you need 10*10=100 times more power. Therefore, a change of +20 dB corresponds to a power ratio of 100x (which is the definition of dB) between the electrical impulses in the wire, which was produced by an airwave 10x as strong. As it turns out, perceived loudness does not equal air pressure either. In fact, 10 times as much power (+10 dB) only produces *twice* the perceived loudness, and 100 times as much power (+20 dB) will give you 4 times the loudness.
      Therefore, the +20 dB difference in the app corresponds to, by definition, a 100x increase in power, which creates an approximately 10x increase in pressure waves emitting from the nugget, and a 4x change in perceived loudness. Given that the iPod has a 60 mW amplifier, the Chord was outputting 6W, which is about right considering the max rated output of the mojo is 5.3W RMS.

  • @ashens
    @ashens Před 3 lety +4881

    An Excellent Reference

  • @noplace4akitty047
    @noplace4akitty047 Před 3 lety +2261

    Slomoguys: "we literally recorded a soul leaving a body!!"
    Dankpods: "there's literally WIND coming outta these guys, they're getting absolutely thrashed!!!"

    • @notalta290
      @notalta290 Před 3 lety +7

      Really link

    • @4fortyfour
      @4fortyfour Před 3 lety +1

      True

    • @adamismail2883
      @adamismail2883 Před 3 lety +33

      They both really are the same things. The souls of the headphones will leave the cheap and tacky chassis

  • @christopherarriaga9076
    @christopherarriaga9076 Před rokem +154

    This guy’s sense of humor needs to be made known to everyone. Just might make the world a better place.

  • @thearcenist
    @thearcenist Před rokem +89

    As a long time eye roller of audiophile nonsense, this is probably the most reasonable take I've ever seen on the topic. First clicked your videos for iPod shenanigans but this was a very welcome, informative and realistic take on how to realistically improve your sound with reason behind it. Thanks mate, love the content.

  • @NekuZX
    @NekuZX Před 3 lety +5430

    I'm not even an audiophile I just like how this guy speaks.

  • @hoovybear8642
    @hoovybear8642 Před 3 lety +942

    "Ashens' joke" the fact that this legend watches Ashens

    • @leonlionheart5504
      @leonlionheart5504 Před 3 lety +33

      A unexpected reference but a welcome one for sure.

    • @s1lun
      @s1lun Před 3 lety +4

      wait wait am i dumb, i watch ashens where is the ashens joke

    • @Bluscream
      @Bluscream Před 3 lety +2

      @@s1lun same

    • @dominateeye
      @dominateeye Před 3 lety +6

      @@s1lun @Blus cream 19:23

    • @Kummahndough
      @Kummahndough Před 3 lety +4

      It feels weird not hearing that kind of joke from Ashens' voice.

  • @DrEisenhower
    @DrEisenhower Před 3 lety +63

    16:46 That...cheer? Call? Single sung note? Whatever sound the clip made him make has me in tears and it's the 5th time I've seen this video. I have a playlist called "Cures Depression" and half the videos are just DankPods stuff.

    • @ZohondeKids
      @ZohondeKids Před 2 lety +1

      Well it's an F#4 if nothing else.

  • @squishypeanut42
    @squishypeanut42 Před rokem +50

    I like how he always makes it sound insane that things can have low ohms when it's so incredibly easy to have low ohms.

    • @ruruwushi32
      @ruruwushi32 Před rokem +11

      I always thought he was trying to drive home that higher numbers ≠ better, that or he's unable to turn off his enthusiasm lol

    • @TimpBizkit
      @TimpBizkit Před rokem +4

      Impedance and sensitivity are not exactly the same. Lower impedance gets its volume by extracting more power out of the same amplifier (until it reaches the minimum the amp can safely handle without overheating). Whereas sensitivity measured on a milliwatt basis is about conversion of power to sound (some manufacturers use 1 volt RMS sensitivity where power varies with impedance)
      Those tinny sounding piezoelectric earphones in the "worst earbuds" video are actually pretty sensitive, but don't get that loud off a player because the impedance is about 2000 ohms, but their current draw is low and can work on crystal radios, they just need a high voltage low current source. Regular earphones need a transformer to work with a crystal radio to boost the current by lowering the voltage.
      My Sennheiser HD25 are pretty loud for 64 ohms, and louder than some 32 ohm cans and 46 ohm in ears I have, though I think the old 16 ohm sony buds are more efficient if in properly. My most efficient headphones are actually a pair of Olympus voice recorder earbuds I glued to a bent coat hanger to hold them in sideways. They are very uncomfortable by pushing on my ear canal and are really boomy in the mid bass and lower mids (can get them to sound good with EQ) but my golly do they get stinking loud off of just a laptop. I haven't tried them with an amp up loud as I don't think my ears would survive haha.
      Another note about impedance is that plugged into a stereo that uses a series resistor to the speaker amp, higher impedance headphones can actually be louder up to a certain point. This is because a higher impedance gets a larger voltage share with the series resistor, so for some value (actually equal to the series resistor), the headphones get maximum power. Also the frequency response can be different due to differing impedances receiving power in different proportion than when connected to an amp with negligible series resistance.

  • @cordisdie5920
    @cordisdie5920 Před 3 lety +1178

    I don’t even look at the title when I click these videos I just see the green iPad and I click

  • @jodeco
    @jodeco Před 3 lety +704

    “Audiophile headphones always have annoying cables”
    Me, looking around at all the cables I’m convinced will become sentient and strangle me: “don’t worry he’s not talking about you”

    • @thestigmister
      @thestigmister Před 3 lety +5

      ACH. Those headphones with annoying headphones

    • @magiricod
      @magiricod Před 3 lety +6

      Looks at my ZSTs IEMs that I always have to explain to people how to put them on

    • @jodeco
      @jodeco Před 3 lety +2

      Thestigmisters Productions (CZcams) lol who do you think I am... someone that rereads their CZcams comment before rashly posting?

    • @zachberg4675
      @zachberg4675 Před 3 lety +1

      If I was Mr. Dank I'd like and pin your comment

  • @PatrickRatman
    @PatrickRatman Před 3 lety +59

    1 month after watching this video, I've upgraded from Kingston Hyperx cloud IIs closed backs to Sennheiser HD560s with the Fiio BTR5. Most of my family can't really tell the difference, but since my PC doesn't have a sound card the BTR5 REALLY improves everything to me, especially for gaming, and I can really tell the difference between listening to an MP3 and a FLAC.

    • @jordankirkham1657
      @jordankirkham1657 Před rokem +1

      Love the HD 560s had them a week and they're already my favourites even more so than my HD 599's, DT 770 Pro's and superlux HD 681's

    • @shivanshsenpai8742
      @shivanshsenpai8742 Před 5 měsíci

      After watching this video I wanted to buy at least one of them but I didn't have enough money for any of them(I am a Student) But I actually bought a headphone called "One Odio Studio Pro 10" They are not the best but you bet that I loved it from the heart , I have never heard "Stay with Me " this good It was beautiful, thanks Mate for telling me about headphones, and yes those headphones are about 25 usd or 2000 Inr so. Yah ~AFFORDABLE~

    • @AssassinIronMan
      @AssassinIronMan Před 22 dny

      @@shivanshsenpai8742I read it as “Ohio” lol

  • @bmdj4986
    @bmdj4986 Před rokem +22

    So, this was the video that made me buy the FiiO Btr5 and a pair of Grado's, and I quite literally can't believe that music could sound this good. Listening to classical music, even on CZcams, I noticed that string Instruments had this texture to them that I had never heard before. Highly recommend getting the Btr5. It even has an EQ built into it.

  • @yelir64
    @yelir64 Před 3 lety +453

    This makes me subconsciously speak australian style

  • @Scullgaming962
    @Scullgaming962 Před 3 lety +1604

    Everybody gangsta until the speaker goes into *AUXILIARY MODE*

    • @snowy324
      @snowy324 Před 3 lety +66

      *B L U E T O O T H M O D E*

    • @legoman8960
      @legoman8960 Před 3 lety +40

      @@snowy324 A U XI L I A R Y M O D E

    • @TheMeowthTeamV2
      @TheMeowthTeamV2 Před 3 lety +24

      MMMMMMMMMMM

    • @TheMeowthTeamV2
      @TheMeowthTeamV2 Před 3 lety +22

      @@snowy324 OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @thatziggs4062
      @thatziggs4062 Před 3 lety +46

      I unconsciously read it in the speaker's voice. I am forever haunted by the sexy bluetooth.

  • @WhosDnisify
    @WhosDnisify Před 2 lety +39

    I love how DankPods is actually my introduction into the audiophile hobby.

  • @ayanbaqur571
    @ayanbaqur571 Před rokem +7

    Recently bought a BTR-5 and I think you undersold the absolute tininess of this nugget. So far I'm happy with the purchase!

  • @TheArunster
    @TheArunster Před 3 lety +886

    The analogy to the gaming analogy is actually really on point.

    • @jaloswaggons2182
      @jaloswaggons2182 Před 3 lety +7

      except about the external GPU's. those suck

    • @Illyclone
      @Illyclone Před 3 lety +3

      I don't wholly agree, what with the GPU DAC comparison. A Dac can increase the quality, whereas a GPU is Necessary for any quality gaming.

    • @natevemuri9024
      @natevemuri9024 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Illyclone Nope. GPUs aren't totally necessary, as some processors have integrated graphics.

    • @Illyclone
      @Illyclone Před 3 lety +11

      @@natevemuri9024 I know, but none of them can actually run legitimate games at a decent quality. A DAC only supports the last 15-30% of the quality you can squeeze out of your sound setup. A proper GPU supports 80%% of a PC gaming experience with a discernible difference.

    • @natevemuri9024
      @natevemuri9024 Před 3 lety

      @@Illyclone true

  • @abdullahalsaleh2908
    @abdullahalsaleh2908 Před 3 lety +1901

    This is probably the best introductory video I have ever seen in any field or hobby

  • @Thefrostedslime
    @Thefrostedslime Před 3 lety +11

    "You got a few Amazon tabs open"
    Me: He's in my PC, I gotta hide

  • @Derrythe01
    @Derrythe01 Před 2 lety +3

    I picked up a dongle dac and samson sr850s as a starter on your recommendations and am floored. So much different than listening to low quality phone tunes through bluetooth earbuds. Thank you.

    • @kingt0295
      @kingt0295 Před rokem

      How much better is that adapter compared to the standard Apple one? I’m tempted to get it bc I use the apple adapter and SR850s as well

  • @CuddleCrazeWOW
    @CuddleCrazeWOW Před 3 lety +4153

    Guys remember.... he doesn't put ads on his videos

    • @johambastion4938
      @johambastion4938 Před 3 lety +155

      He doesn't ?!? I just use adblock lol.

    • @VilliageSquidiot
      @VilliageSquidiot Před 3 lety +319

      Not anymore with the new shitty youtube policies even if the youtuber doesn't want them

    • @youcantcme2
      @youcantcme2 Před 3 lety +224

      He has 18k+ patreons lol

    • @vinyl_guy..
      @vinyl_guy.. Před 3 lety +36

      For the ad issue I just got aggravated and I was too lazy to figure out adblockers so I bought a Yt premium subscription

    • @SarusukeTakatsuki
      @SarusukeTakatsuki Před 3 lety +34

      His video is the ad ^^

  • @bryanz9359
    @bryanz9359 Před 3 lety +611

    It hurt me seeing that macbook get “accidentally” dropped.

    • @DankPods
      @DankPods  Před 3 lety +325

      Just gotta wait for it to dry 👌

    • @raymondgradzewicz
      @raymondgradzewicz Před 3 lety +31

      Really? I rather enjoyed it!

    • @Kamunchu
      @Kamunchu Před 3 lety +7

      Turned me on

    • @themarioman23303
      @themarioman23303 Před 3 lety

      @DankPods I am confused is that a old MacBook or a new one

    • @loweflyer7778
      @loweflyer7778 Před 3 lety +4

      @@themarioman23303 looks like a retina 15inch. Not super old or new. Maybe 2013-2015?
      edit. actualy older than that. Think its 2009-2012. Non retina

  • @deadmetalbr
    @deadmetalbr Před rokem +9

    Grado SR-60s got me into fancy headphones and 'critical listening' off a 5th-gen iPod. I think I tore a cone on them early on, I remember them rattling like crazy, but they were still the most resolving and detailed cans I'd heard to that point. Always a good buy.

  • @thenadilamade
    @thenadilamade Před 2 lety

    Thank you! This has been most easy to understand intro to audio gear ever! I finally feel comfortable getting stuff now!

  • @jap00_39
    @jap00_39 Před 3 lety +296

    “1s and 0s into pixels” is my favorite tech quote

    • @Levi_OP
      @Levi_OP Před 3 lety +5

      Why? It’s just a fact

    • @surenick3460
      @surenick3460 Před 3 lety +2

      But what kid of pixels, cries in web developer

    • @Scullgaming962
      @Scullgaming962 Před 3 lety

      Sure Nick I’m sorry is this a *web developer* joke that I’m too *web user* to understand?

    • @joeylawell3590
      @joeylawell3590 Před 3 lety

      What about when he says look at the pooper on this 😭😂

    • @aidancommenting
      @aidancommenting Před 3 lety

      o h m s

  • @silasweaver8268
    @silasweaver8268 Před 3 lety +551

    Last time I was this early the comments section had original humour in it

    • @KitsunekoOwO
      @KitsunekoOwO Před 3 lety +6

      I see that you have adapted to it

    • @HardGuess
      @HardGuess Před 3 lety +13

      Ah, the irony that this type of comment is unoriginal just kills me

    • @H1PP1E88
      @H1PP1E88 Před 3 lety +1

      When was that, 2006?

    • @Sketchy_Dood
      @Sketchy_Dood Před 3 lety +1

      Well god damn the years old joke about jokes I see

    • @siddhantmehendale6107
      @siddhantmehendale6107 Před 3 lety

      You must be quite late then

  • @MikieandDan
    @MikieandDan Před rokem

    Listening to music is my biggest passion . Your channel has helped me understand so much more about music hardware. Whenever I think about buying headphones or equipment I have to use your videos as a reference to steer me in the right direction . Just bought the BTR5 . Cant wait to finally try it out

  • @CooperDooper38
    @CooperDooper38 Před 3 lety +11

    Every time I see the Colorfly brick, I just wish they made an improved version with the same aesthetic.
    I LOVE the look of that beautiful beast.

  • @ThePootisPower24
    @ThePootisPower24 Před 3 lety +957

    today on dankpods, an Australian man tortures cheap headphones by plugging them into God’s portable amplifier

  • @dexdarkwolf
    @dexdarkwolf Před 3 lety +406

    I played this in front of my cat and he ran away. Your voice vibrates at an anti cat frequency

    • @LaskyLabs
      @LaskyLabs Před 3 lety +20

      That's why he has a snake.

    • @Josh-oj9mm
      @Josh-oj9mm Před 3 lety +7

      that's aussies for ya

    • @AmyStache
      @AmyStache Před 3 lety +10

      My cat seems to disagree
      He's beside me and as I played this he came to me and is now laying on my stomach
      he is peacefully sleeping here and did not make a move during the entirety of the video

    • @alqaadi9858
      @alqaadi9858 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AmyStache what a savage cat

    • @AmyStache
      @AmyStache Před 3 lety +3

      @@alqaadi9858 he defies the frequencies telling him to leave

  • @ryuuskadi2422
    @ryuuskadi2422 Před 2 lety +1

    I learned A LOT about sounds from this video, thank you soooo much for making an informative and entertaining video!

  • @Yavorh55
    @Yavorh55 Před 2 lety +3

    11:41 - ah yes, his laugh is the loudness of a power tool

  • @Renato-ix1nz
    @Renato-ix1nz Před 3 lety +250

    Like only one guy is talking about the fact that he had Action 52.

    • @Renato-ix1nz
      @Renato-ix1nz Před 3 lety +19

      And in box

    • @redsunz2036
      @redsunz2036 Před 3 lety +12

      i literally saw its and said "No fucking way"

    • @cipper12
      @cipper12 Před 3 lety +12

      I'm more amaze at the fact that this dude have an NGage game in the box tbh.

    • @oracleofcourage
      @oracleofcourage Před 3 lety +2

      and he totally glossed over if too.
      Legendary

    • @brettneale
      @brettneale Před 3 lety +5

      Monster flex

  • @StrudleMaster
    @StrudleMaster Před 3 lety +184

    The amount of miscellaneous stuff you've grabbed and thrown onto the desk is astounding

  • @akashjb3304
    @akashjb3304 Před 2 lety +3

    Damn 😂😂😂.I usually skip to the end of 20 min audiphile review videos but this is the first video I have completely seen in my life.Enjoyed every part of it 😂

  • @firefly2k7uk
    @firefly2k7uk Před 2 lety +2

    This was genuinely educational. I feel like this is going to change the game on headphones for me

  • @alexlorenlee
    @alexlorenlee Před 3 lety +3342

    I can’t remember the last time I watched a 20 minute video on CZcams all the way through. I need.... more

    • @WatchMeSayStuff
      @WatchMeSayStuff Před 3 lety +29

      I watch most videos at 1.25x speed, I got through this in 16 minutes 😤

    • @denizkendirci
      @denizkendirci Před 3 lety +15

      yeah and all we see hands and devices. if you know the models by heart you can only listen, you don't even need to watch.

    • @ziq1450
      @ziq1450 Před 3 lety +10

      @@WatchMeSayStuff lol, amateur, *try x2*

    • @dg9444
      @dg9444 Před 3 lety +12

      @@ziq1450 try x16 speed 😎

    • @jackwayne4570
      @jackwayne4570 Před 3 lety +18

      how bad is your adhd god damn

  • @Balasca
    @Balasca Před 3 lety +118

    Liked for the -5 hp. I'll be laughing at that for days

  • @arick99
    @arick99 Před 3 lety

    Ahh.. the first video I found on my feed back in January and since then this is my favorite channel!

  • @Ambasadr0fchrist
    @Ambasadr0fchrist Před rokem +1

    Dude, this is how you make a video.
    Bravo. Well done.
    I LOVE your Energy & Enthusiasm.

  • @BraveWW
    @BraveWW Před 3 lety +103

    my headphones will forever be known to me as the "hur-durr six ecks ecks"

  • @MrHack4never
    @MrHack4never Před 3 lety +209

    I would like to add that the Nintendo Switch supports USB DAC's , as long as the DAC isn't too picky

  • @amberredfield
    @amberredfield Před rokem

    Listening to this now on my new Samson headphones and wow have they have made a huge difference!! Great intro set to get started with.

  • @CuriouserArchive
    @CuriouserArchive Před 2 lety +3

    I wouldn't be surprised if someone already said this, but that Lightning to 3.5mm adapter at 7:10 actually has a DAC in it. Similar USB-C adapters contain DACs as well. There's no standard as far as I know to pass analog audio through either of these connectors, so an external DAC is necessary.

  • @NitzanBueno
    @NitzanBueno Před 3 lety +1059

    Budget Picks:
    Full isolation: Sennheiser HD-280
    Mixing reference headphones: Sony MDR-7506
    Open back (wide sound): Samson SR-850
    Strong bass/high-end: Audio Technica M50X
    High detail listening (movies): Grado SR60E
    External DACs/amps:
    Fiio i1 (external dongle with DAC)
    For USB C: iBasso DC02
    Chord Mojo (amp)
    Tiny Bluetooth amp: Fiio BTR5

    • @weegeenumberone2
      @weegeenumberone2 Před 3 lety +17

      Chord Mojo destroys dirtybuds.

    • @satishpatil9893
      @satishpatil9893 Před 3 lety

      @Vishnu Ashwath how about dt990pro ? Are they having enough bass ? Thinking of buying those

    • @mikaelious7464
      @mikaelious7464 Před 3 lety +4

      @@satishpatil9893 i got them they are good and if you like bass u can chabge the eq

    • @AR19167
      @AR19167 Před 3 lety +15

      He brushes on talking about M40X and M30X from Audio-Technica and only focuses on the M50X but it's important to know they aren't the same at all, read enough reviews and you'd see the consensus of the M40X being better than the M50Xs, where:
      * M40X has slightly different looks and slightly less swivel but the V-shaped signature is not as aggressive as M50Xs so anyone that thinks the M50Xs are too bassy might be fine with M40X
      * M30X is cheaper, has no swivel and cable is fixed. These have focus on the midrange imo and are just OK for the price they're in (below $70).
      They don't have comfy pads though, even though I personally like M40Xs.

    • @andersonz8117
      @andersonz8117 Před 3 lety

      @Vishnu Ashwath yeah. Excellent sub bass.

  • @ryanbhajonauth9561
    @ryanbhajonauth9561 Před 3 lety +171

    Me:*Not slept in Days*
    “Why” is the SEXY SPEAKER!

  • @omardegracia6852
    @omardegracia6852 Před 2 lety

    Have never subscribed so quickly! Very entertaining, funny & informative. Thanks Dank!

  • @sheepart1078
    @sheepart1078 Před 2 lety +1

    Even though I'm not much of a music person you're getting me really excited over this stuff. I really want to know what some of my favorite music sounds like with good headphones

  • @EnriqueCuellarjoemero
    @EnriqueCuellarjoemero Před 3 lety +335

    This guy is like You Suck At Cooking and GradeA UnderA had a son who is really into headphones, and I love it

    • @FinalStarman95
      @FinalStarman95 Před 3 lety +41

      Jeez, GradeAUnderA. That's a name I haven't heard or thought about in a long time.

    • @NoTraceOfSense
      @NoTraceOfSense Před 3 lety +5

      Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.

    • @Laszlo5897
      @Laszlo5897 Před 2 lety +1

      But YSAC actually kinda sucks at cooking for real

    • @jakublulek3261
      @jakublulek3261 Před 2 lety +1

      More like AvE and EEVblog. AvE's word alchemy and Dave Jones's catchphrases and Aussie accent.

    • @rambbler
      @rambbler Před rokem +2

      @@Laszlo5897 I don't think YSAC is trying to come off as a good or professional cook, his draw is his editing and humor with recipes that most people could reasonably do.

  • @fciprian
    @fciprian Před 3 lety +279

    I just love this guy geeking out! So awesome! I’m not even an audiophile but I just enjoy his enthusiasm!!!!!!!

  • @Xaevryn
    @Xaevryn Před 2 lety +5

    I bought the BTR5 and haven't looked back. For the price it's just insane the performance you get out of it. And it's small and pocketable and bluetooth and it's just plain awesome. I really can't recommend it enough.

  • @98Ngutierrez
    @98Ngutierrez Před 2 lety +30

    Just finished watching this video for the third time with my Amazon tab open with the Fiio BTR5 and Sony MDR7506 in the cart and I finally decided to pull the trigger on them. I’ve recently been getting interested in hifi and this was the video to finally do it. Super excited to start a new hobby. Thanks for Amazon prime and their same day shipping I’ll be enjoying these later today!

    • @wadec6799
      @wadec6799 Před 2 lety

      How ya liking the btr5??? Is it the 2021 version and I ask cuz I'm tempted to buy for my iem

  • @harrisongilbert
    @harrisongilbert Před 3 lety +127

    “Alalog”
    - DankPods, 2020

  • @Gfreak250
    @Gfreak250 Před 3 lety +138

    Wasn't expecting an Ashens reference, I was not disappointed. Next thing we know, DankPods will be filming a video on a Brown Sofa.

    • @stagpie6449
      @stagpie6449 Před 3 lety +6

      Probably the most impractical crossover ever, involving a 22 hour flight and copious travel restrictions... For now, I can only dream

    • @agustinusreynaldi7101
      @agustinusreynaldi7101 Před 3 lety +7

      And adding some Ashens style intro aaand.... Dankshens

    • @bladrt3
      @bladrt3 Před 3 lety +2

      I'd be fine with an ugly ass lime couch. It would help keep the green brand of dankpods

    • @ryanbhajonauth9561
      @ryanbhajonauth9561 Před 3 lety +1

      He already did,it was a video with a dock video,I think.

  • @lapezcreeper2676
    @lapezcreeper2676 Před 2 lety +4

    1:54 oh there goes your joy con

  • @faroob
    @faroob Před rokem

    Thanks so much I've been wanting to get into this for a while

  • @LukeyPookie
    @LukeyPookie Před 3 lety +499

    Best part 8:45 : "Wait, that's not what your dog looks like? But that's the dog they sold me..." Bless Frank!

  • @anggoroputra5660
    @anggoroputra5660 Před 3 lety +38

    New Gamma's
    "Can you believe no one bought this?"

  • @loman9475
    @loman9475 Před rokem +21

    i dont even have super great headphones but he just made me wanna buy that Fiio BTR5

    • @geeb115
      @geeb115 Před rokem

      there's a Fiio BTR3k too, cheaper than the btr5's and still performant

  • @jaycowper
    @jaycowper Před 2 lety +5

    The apple lightning to 3.5mm adapter actually has a great DAC in it for what it is.

  • @ItsFather
    @ItsFather Před 3 lety +25

    "Look an Ashens joke" lol

  • @bradentomkins6185
    @bradentomkins6185 Před 3 lety +136

    imagine bringing the mojo onto the airplane blasting movies into your ears, possibly becoming deaf
    Edit: I have a better idea
    Put them all into one chain and then blow out your eardrums.

    • @maksgorczynski83
      @maksgorczynski83 Před 3 lety +7

      Yes! Finally a way to go deaf and bankrupt at the same time! And as a bonus feature, on a plane as well! Brilliant!

    • @aidancommenting
      @aidancommenting Před 3 lety +3

      Why stop there? Crank the volume to max and you can blow out _other_ eardrums!

    • @agustinusreynaldi7101
      @agustinusreynaldi7101 Před 3 lety

      *Congratulations, you're achieved earrape*

  • @rocketsnips8078
    @rocketsnips8078 Před 3 lety

    by far the best dank pods video to date. i adore this and keep coming back to this video.

  • @xaviertyack5640
    @xaviertyack5640 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely love the energy and humor!
    Thank you youtube recommendations.

  • @WillWill56
    @WillWill56 Před 3 lety +43

    "You unplug it... but then all of a sudden, the music keeps playing!"
    *video stops playing and ad starts*

  • @joebrunt9636
    @joebrunt9636 Před 3 lety +140

    ‘It’s got a mic, full Siri supp... HD600 PHONE CALLS’ is the line that made me subscribe

    • @maxklassen254
      @maxklassen254 Před 3 lety +10

      This also probably made me buy a pair of HD600 too👀 I'm looking forward to get the BTR5 too😁

    • @loser3655
      @loser3655 Před 3 lety

      @@maxklassen254 you might want to invest in a more powerful amp bc he said it's just pushing it to acceptable levels. I have it and even with the more powerful 2.5 mm balanced port i just wish it could be louder.

    • @asotomayor
      @asotomayor Před 2 lety

      I take phone calls on my HD6XX 😅😂🤣

    • @AhDollar
      @AhDollar Před rokem

      so like, this one time

  • @clowntimes5492
    @clowntimes5492 Před 5 měsíci

    Bro, I watched a lot of videos before running into this one, and you make it soooo entertaining, this one goes to my favs, thank you!

  • @sugaredrat3747
    @sugaredrat3747 Před 2 lety +5

    Dank: The whole video is probably boring
    Me: Coming back to watch this video for The Who knows what time because it is such a fun video where Wade is just genuinely having a blast with a hobby he adores and is one of my favorite videos on the channel.

  • @MrOAndersson
    @MrOAndersson Před 3 lety +73

    This week on spelling with DankPods: DAC
    Digital (to)
    Alalog
    Converter
    Alalog.
    ...wait, what?

  • @TheCelticFox
    @TheCelticFox Před 3 lety +41

    Is it bad that when I get excited about tech I find myself using your accent. Love it and your content!

    • @godliket5092
      @godliket5092 Před 3 lety +2

      My wife often asks me wtf I'm saying cause I do the same😂

    • @TheCelticFox
      @TheCelticFox Před 3 lety +1

      Same here! XD "I make me some fair dinkem art stuffs"

  • @Ethan-qj8uq
    @Ethan-qj8uq Před 3 lety +1

    I was in the middle of writing a comment about how that fiio didn't have a usb c variant and he comes in clutch with the ibasso right as I was about to send it. Good man.

  • @lochl2
    @lochl2 Před 3 lety +3

    I was looking around for the blue/black Sony MDRs and was really sad when I went back and realised they're custom - they look so awesome

  • @stashymane
    @stashymane Před 3 lety +160

    Sometimes I am thankful for the YT algorithm - this is the 30th video I've watched of you and I just now noticed I'm still not subscribed

  • @lolman707
    @lolman707 Před 3 lety +101

    when i was this early, the iphone wasn't released

  • @Draciel360
    @Draciel360 Před rokem +1

    I got a pair of SR80X for myself for my birthday and I was already thrilled with how good they sounded, after a little EQ to bump the low end they are just outstanding
    Would highly recommend trying them if you get a chance to see if the sound suits your taste, because while I understand some people disliking it, it's a slam dunk for me

  • @DarenPage
    @DarenPage Před 3 lety +1

    Totally agree with the Fiio amp DAC, I have the old BTR3 paired up to my DT770PRO's (32ohm version), just clipped to the metal, (with a little protection), nothing beats them.

  • @Kammithekiller
    @Kammithekiller Před 3 lety +38

    "1985, way before I was born!" *cries in 1986*

  • @jakemills1557
    @jakemills1557 Před 3 lety +28

    Digital to Alalog Converter.
    The Aussie is coming out

  • @itcheebeard
    @itcheebeard Před 2 lety +6

    I used to use Grados for music production when I lived at home and couldn't use my rp8s. They certainly made mixing down a lot easier, but ultimately just proved to me that my shit mixes were nothing but my own fault.
    Then my dog ate them which meant using crappy boosted headphones and provided me a good excuse for those shitty mixes again 👍

  • @ChrisPBacon-fx3ut
    @ChrisPBacon-fx3ut Před 2 lety +1

    I can't wait to watch this another hundred times

  • @qweebey
    @qweebey Před 3 lety +12

    Sleep can wait. I anticipate every DankPods video like my own birthday.

  • @Kitt96
    @Kitt96 Před 3 lety +55

    Every time I click on on a dank pods video all I can hear is him screaming "straya day!!!!!!!!!"

  • @arick99
    @arick99 Před 2 lety

    So far the best thumbnail goes to this video from this guy! Love this channel

  • @youriandiopside541
    @youriandiopside541 Před 2 lety

    Despite the cursed ads, the videos are great! Thanks for the recommendations on High-End, and keep up the good work Dank!

  • @crazycooke
    @crazycooke Před 3 lety +227

    The “I’m addicted to music starter pack” : has TwentyOnePilots and Imagine Dragons
    Me: well that’s sad. That’s the only two bands I listen too...

    • @DankPods
      @DankPods  Před 3 lety +103

      Just a meme I found in google imaged under “audiophile memes”, blame the hardcore!

    • @RTVFish
      @RTVFish Před 3 lety +3

      crazycatz20 holy crap that was like my starter pack lol

    • @cal1co_
      @cal1co_ Před 3 lety +17

      Twenty one pilots are good. Imagine dragons is awful

    • @thecaptainnoodles
      @thecaptainnoodles Před 3 lety +2

      you should try the score. czcams.com/video/Xydf351l-gw/video.html

    • @tjwatson2249
      @tjwatson2249 Před 3 lety +7

      Maaan... It makes me sad that TOP's first two albums were mixed kinda shoddy, cuz I don't think I can get much more out of them with better equipment than ATH-M40x, but those are the albums I love enough to sit down in a room, and just listen.

  • @iisadragon
    @iisadragon Před 3 lety +40

    this is honest to god my favorite channel on this website.

  • @pjonesmoody
    @pjonesmoody Před 2 lety

    You are a freaking gem. Keep the good stuff rolling, man.

  • @AZREDFERN
    @AZREDFERN Před 3 měsíci +1

    After watching “Masters of the Air”, I kind of want a pair of Grados with the big foam cups. It would be a great match for my amateur radio too, since they’re kind of open back.

  • @Hamza-ub6qc
    @Hamza-ub6qc Před 3 lety +56

    nothing more wholesome than listening to some one talk about their interests passionately.

  • @mongoose0307
    @mongoose0307 Před 3 lety +17

    I love how enthusiastic your videos are. Makes me want to be more enthusiastic about my career instead of depressed that I can’t find work right now. Thanks for all the awesome content.

    • @DankPods
      @DankPods  Před 3 lety +7

      Good luck Cam! I know the vibe...

  • @KingEhrys98
    @KingEhrys98 Před 3 lety +1

    I have three modes when watching these videos.
    *stares worriedly*
    *grins menacingly*
    *laughs uncontrollably*

  • @boneappletee6416
    @boneappletee6416 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoying your videos, thank you! :)

  • @AftertouchAudio
    @AftertouchAudio Před 3 lety +84

    Loved your energy, subbed for that. Really interesting to watch the full review haha.

  • @kuso7558
    @kuso7558 Před 3 lety +35

    “Make your phone sound amazing” proceeds to pull out a soldering kit and a ak47

  • @primeshmohanty7701
    @primeshmohanty7701 Před 3 lety +1

    Tbh, I find your "boring time" segments quite interesting and informative.

  • @johnalogue9832
    @johnalogue9832 Před 2 lety +3

    I keep browsing through all of these videos and I gotta say, ending Frank clips are what keep me watching to the end instead of moving on. So, that's really good for viewer engagement stats?