@@kaleichristensen4463 it does kind of suck that they're not doing the reviews with Matthias anymore, but they have moved on and are doing their own thing now. Such is the way of life.
You... need a DAC. They're not gimmicks, they're in every digital device you own that plays sound. You can't listen to digital music, it has to be converted to analog in order to be played
Yeah I was about to post something similar. The drivers in your headphones are analog. Every headphone has analog drivers. It's literally how they work.
The fact he did not already understand this made me chuckle. There is no such thing as a digital speaker, at some point a thing has to convert the 1's and 0's to a sine wave to feed a driver, and that thing is a DAC. They can be higher or lower quality, but it is what it is. P.S. Dude also looked like he was also outsmarted for a full minute by a paint can. XD
i can smell the audiophiles dying at him not being able to find tracks, calling mid range headphones expensive, and buying 1k worth of dac at double the price.
It's also downright wrong, I don't know this guy so I am not sure if it's part of the personality but a lot of the stuff he got wrong could have been solved with a simple search. That product might not appeal to the casual consumer, but that is because it's not made for them,it's made for audiophiles. Those people have no problems spending a big amount of money in new sound products, so the price point and the obtaining of lossless music formats it's not a problem for most of them.
I'm gonna miss the energy the old trio had, but I love the laid back vibes of your new reviews, it makes it feel more personal instead of "this is a show where we buy random wacky things and mess around" (which will always have a place in my heart). Looking forward for more!
Dope or nope has always been just him reviewing things. He did apps, Amazon items, etc, so he’s going back to his roots, which I really appreciate. Welcome back, Matthias.
@JustWatchingSomeStuff Bobby left the channel. Brian and J-Fred tried to continue, but they either ran out of ideas or they lost the passion for it. I could tell in the last couple of games that the drive was gone. So they ended Team Edge to pursue their own things.
this feels way more mature and thorough. I've always watched dope or nope no matter what, but I think this new format is honestly a huge improvement and it seems way more relaxed at the same time.
Matt used to get up to early jacksepticeye levels of loud around 2 - 4+ years back. It was still fun to watch and he wasn't faking his energy but boy was he loud. He's definitely chilled out a lot
Okay, I honestly love this new style of reviewing. It’s just so nice, calm, and feels so professional while still having your chaotic charm to it. I don’t mind it only being 6 to 12 videos a year :)
ive watched these videos for such a long time, matthias' content was practically my whole childhood. i havent revisited this channel in 4+ years til now .. and wow is all i have to say,, it feels so much more mature now. no matter how iconic the old trio was, im enjoying seeing how much dope or nope has evolved. super happy to see it back :)
OK, a little clarity here regarding him thinking "DACs" are useless. DACs are everywhere. There is a DAC (digital analog converter) in your phone, your computer, your game console, everywhere that audio is coming in digital form.
For anyone who doesn't know, the importance of a DAC is the quality of the conversion of the audio. Anything digital (PC, phone, MP3 player, your car, etc) has a DAC in order to play music, as the DAC is what turns the binary 1's and 0's into listenable audio. The better the DAC, the better the recreation of the analogue audio. A higher quality DAC has lower distortion, better signal-to-noise ratio, better dynamic range, and lets you get more out of your music. That said, the price-to-performance ratio gets steep, so while having a dedicated DAC can be a great thing, you don't need to break your budget unless you're an audiophile with a large wallet.
It's also good to add that the DAC alone won't make your music sound good. You also need high quality sound files, amplifier, cables for the analogue part, and speakers. The quality to price ratio really jumps off a cliff when you get past a certain price point, and that's before you stop to consider how good your hearing even is.
Also, I feel like he didn't try very hard to find normal music on HD Tracks. My dad and I have bought a bunch of music from there, and they have a lot of classics. Just by filtering by 96/24 in the rock section, I saw David Bowie, Deep Purple, KISS, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney, Jethro Tull, and SEVERAL Bon Jovi albums.
Also the DPSL2 is a DAP not a DAC. DAP is just a digital audio player, aka MP3 player. This term is used since they play a lot more formats besides MP3 only. The main advantages of a DAP vs a smartphone could be higher quality components for audio and lover quality everywhere else usually (screens, processor, software). You also regain a few things like a headphone jack and an amp that can run reasonable headphones and IEMs (in ear monitors/earbuds). My favorite feature is getting rid of the phone with all the notifications and other distractions when I just want to listen to some music, since you can use a reasonable Bluetooth or usb DAC connected to most phones to get the same audio hardware benefits of a DAP with all the extras that come with a phone (good and bad). That said $2200 is kinda silly. Something from Sony, Hiby, Fiio, Cayin, or a bunch of other manufacturers in the $100 - $1000 range is fine. And really the wide range is mainly for things like brand or if you want a less compromised everything else experience on the player since most run modified android with some changes on the backend to allow for more audio options then stock has. I use a Shanling M3x (around $200) for my DAP when I want to disconnect from my phone and a Fiio BTR5 (about $100) to allow my phone to connect to my wired IEMs when I want better audio then my Bluetooth buds but I need to be more attentive to my phone. There are cheaper options that get probably get really close to what I use and more expensive options that are slightly better.
Even the crappiest DAC's these days are so good that so-called professional "ears" can't tell the difference between them. The low bitrate ones are almost exclusively used for sensor or position encoding functions where less data is actually preferable. There's no incentive to substitute those into audio designs because the cost is the same. Like, 12¢/unit on a bulk tape reel. You can pay an awful lot for higher resolution DAC's but, in double-blind tests, nobody could tell the difference.
So believe it or not there is actually a DAC in every pair of bluetooth headphones as well as your sound card. It is literally how the 1s and 0s gets turned into that sweet earcandy you and I are listening to every time we play music or watch a youtube video
Yep. And that DAC can actually be used with streaming services, but it loses portability (and Spotify doesn't have great quality, the highest mode on it is pretty comparable to MP3 320kbps, compared to Tidal which is much better in that regard), just connect it to the PC via USB and use it as an USB DAC. There are also other Bluetooth DACs out there (but iPhone is not really the greatest for it since it only supports AAC codec, and AAC is lossy afaik).
Even more, my understanding is everything that plays music files have a DAC somewhere in them, as headphones don’t work with a digital signal, the pivotal pulses must be converted to a continuous signal for the drivers to function
@@sonicfannin6701And it doesn't even have to be a clean, hi-res DAC for even the most discriminating ear (or even oscilloscope) to have clean sine output. It's amazing what audiophiles will pay for.
An app for your TV that emulated it would be cool. When you aren't using the TV it randomly displays stuff. Also that way you could adjust the volume on the clunk clunking.
@@1978garfield There are a number of "dashboard" apps you can get for your smart TV that display whatever information you want on it when you aren't using it as a TV. couldn't name any off the top of my head but search for "tv dashboard"
My company Sandwich made the Playdate commercial and were we being cheeky and self-aware when we called it high-res? Maybe! Yes of course we were duh. Also that’s our post-production creative person Jenny who narrates and says Maybe! and in the 3 or 4 years since this commercial came out, we have never stopped dropping Maybe! into most conversations. Love the video! You’re great. Keep being you.
Dude. I love that ad. It's so creative and fun. I'm just poking at it and having my own fun. But seriously I watched that ad like 10 times. Props to you guys! For real though, if I ever launch a product, hiring you guys.
came for the yt recommendation, stayed for the interesting products, stayed longer for the comedy and editing. probably one of the best tech review vids ive seen.
"Little Brother" Is a play on "Big Brother", in Chinese this is in reference to someone who is a "big shot" or a "big boss" (typically with mafia connotations). Back in the 80's the "Big Brothers" carried around the brick phones, hence the association with the status symbol
It seems like it would be a much more fun project to physically build a TV like that. If the TV and soundbar cost 150. Wouldn't it be a fun build the retro TV yourself. Then not only would it look better, and you have more control on how it functions, but you can be proud of the thing you made as well.
im so glad dope or nope is back!!!!! such a banger video. even though i loved the dynamic of three people in a room just reviewing products (how it felt super improvised and laid back) i'm actually really digging this semi-scripted format. it plays to matt's strengths!!
I am happy you have still been going strong, and I appreciate that you have your old videos still up. Usually people doing a hard pivot will private/delete their old videos.
Just so you know, everything that has a speaker (or a mic for that matter; they're just speakers in reverse) has a dac. Whether it be in the headphone jack on your computer, or inside your airpods, somewhere down the line that digital signal needs to be converted to analog. You can't *hear* binary, it needs to be more than just on or off. But we can use binary to represent a voltage that can be sent out to the speaker and heard.
@@icebergmm *pushes up glasses even further* ADC = analog-to-digital converter; a DAC in reverse I know what you mean tho lol Also, fun fact: ADC's are used in cameras to convert light into digital signals
Hey all! Thanks for all your comments about the DAC, yall are correct, any digital device that allows you to hear things has a DAC. The point I was trying to make (that I didn't make well) was Not all DACs are created equal and have various other attributes that make the cost different including amplification. Yes, the headphones did indeed probably do the heavy lifting, I didn't test them on the iPhone because my intent was to test a common pairing. Again, could have communicated that better. Thanks for watching and thanks for watching that closely too! You guys rock.
I don't know how I've missed it but this is the first DoN video I've ever seen and man it's impressive. It's like a very wealthy dad just decided to make cool YT vids one day. Obviously the prod quality and content shows experience but I wouldn't have guessed 13 years and 1098 videos. Very cool (and funny!) and as a middle aged big kid myself I approve, especially of your gadget wall, man that is sick. 😎👍👌
Your land line phone has an input if you go to 31:49 on your video, the input is there next to your right thumb (big knuckle). You plug it in and the cord slips under the tab in that groove to hold it in place and shoot the chord out the side. Give it a go!
I was just gonna say that you’re only saying that because he’s your husband but then I realized you’re right. Not that I love him or anything but you know what I mean
4:45 I still listen to your songs to this day, I love "Backwards" especially! And within the context of this video it somehow makes me feel even more emotional
I still listen to it so much nowadays also! It brings back the memories of how Matt started his youtube journey by winning internet icon 😭 its just such a great song!
I have the Playdate. I feel similarly. I've never really got into the crank as a mechanism and probably would have preferred another button or two instead. The lack of back/front light is inconvenient, especially at night. But it's a fun device to play quick games on and it feels well designed. It's hard to recommend it as a $200 to everyone, but I think a certain audience would appreciate it.
the corded phone is for old people that wants too keep touch with family and is very hung up in what they know. My granmother had to use a modern corded phone that just used a simcard to keep in touch with family. That phone looks awesome for old folks, they can facetime granchildren and everything. For those who are thinking "just use a phone", nah bro, old people dont work like that over here.
Listen up. I‘ve been watching dope or nope since its been just Matthias, I appreciated all the changes and I loved the most recent trio. But this style, this modern minimal style of the set and Matthias himself? It is flawless. It feels professional and like Matthias finally arrived at a point in dope or nope that truly feels like himself. I hope with this feeling more natural, we can look forward to many more Dope or Nope videos! Keep on rocking!
At these prices one could hire a soldier of fortune to break into the warehouse and steal one. The soldier might turn out to be an ex Starbucks employee, but at least he'll have a bad attitude.
I love how this channel went from super bright neon colors. Just filming a few guys be idiots with random toys and products to black and white. More serious tech reviews With super high quality editing. Super big change but not a bad one. Two different styles done really well
Minor suggestion, have a background for the dope or nope, or an outline, if the font is white, it can be hard to see depending on the surroundings, such as the first phone being a nope, kind of hard to see. So glad you’re back though, and I enjoy these new style of videos! I like the length
i cant explain HOW NOSTALGIC IT IS TO BE BACK TO DOPE OR NOPE this was my favorite channel ever when i was younger and im loving every second of this new feel
Hey just saying it’s been a few years and I just want to send love to Mathias and the Dope or Nope team. I love your channel, your videos and all the things you do. You guys are awesome. ❤ -add water for awesomeness. -batteries not included (finds batteries in box) -changes lives for greatness of ease. -Removes unnecessarily wanted actions - Multiple sizes available. (All sizes are way too small)
I knew Matt couldnt stay away forever! Love seeing you again every now and then, just make sure you dont spread yourself thin and have fun man! So happy to have you back!
Love the video! The amount of time and effort you have put into it, not just getting the products, and waiting and reviewing them, but also so many funny things that you keep adding while reviewing, the clever editing, so many references and little jokes here and there, is just awesome. It must take incredible amount of patience to do all of this!!
I watched like a third of this video thinking "this guy look JUST like Matthias" and I can't describe the joy in my heart when I finally looked at the channel I was watching and saw that YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!
Thank you for coming back Matt! You were my comfort channel, everytime I was down your videos made me happy and after you first stopped over a year ago I was worried that I won’t see my comfort vids anymore but your back now and I’ve never been sooo happy again to see my comfort videos come back to life
Thank you so much for also being in my adulthood, Matthias! As a kid, I watched your videos every time I came home from school. Your videos brought me such joy combined with a sense of security and it still continues to do so! I can't begin to explain how long I've waited for a video, thank you so much for being here for me again! I'm going through a tough time and you showing up again proves that everything will be alright!
The video has been out for ten days, I just now got a notification and watched it. Gotta say, I LOVE the more laid back vibe this has versus the more loud or frenetic energy the older videos used to give. I actually feel interested in the content versus annoyed I’m not a twelve year old and the videos target audience. Definitely feels like a solid revamp
Matthias, I am LOVING this new format. The vibe is so chill and casual but you’re bringing back that old CZcams feel that makes my little zillenial heart crave that good nostalgia injection. We are so glad you’re back!
That retro TV looks like it was designed by someone who only heard about what a retro TV looks like. As someone who's old enough to have actually used "retro" TVs... that doesn't look or feel like any TV I've ever used or seen in real life. It does kinda look like a what a TV might look like in a cartoon though.
I am absolutely loving this new format of dope or nope! It's so clean and crisp without losing the vibes of the original show. This is amazing growth, man!
Holy s**t I haven't seen you in actual years!!! It's been so long ever since I was watching Team Edge YEARS ago and here we are today, you sound and look so different!! You along with the others were a staple in my life and I'm so happy to see you again after so long. Glad to see you again and see how good the channel is running! ♥♥♥
The whole point of the Vestaboard IS the nostalgic clackity clack sound. It's perfect as it draws your attention to it......excellent for a shop front or whatever!
Alot of people think Retro means something new that has old stylistic elements to it. It's the opposite of that It's something old that can still pass as new.
Mann watching matt again after a year and how much more little details and quality he's putting in his videos... It's just so him and I love it soo much. Keep uploading videos we love it and take your time as always good things take time and dope or nope is growing much more than just reviewing products.
I once saw a lady using the little brother and I thought I went to another dimension....now that I have seen this video...I'm grateful to learn that I wasn't insane.
I mean this in the best way possible,, It's been YEARS since I've had any interest in you,,, however, this video immediately caught my eye when it was recommended to me since you haven't been in my algo for so long. And, the content of this video was excellent! Everything from the humor to the production value felt concise and clean. This video could be a masterclass in content creation.
The blub knows what time it is at all times. It knows what time it is because it knows what time it is not. By subtracting what time it is from what time it isn't, or what time it isn't from what time it is (whichever is greater), it obtains a difference, or deviation.
You can really feel how much he's putting into these videos. I don't mind waiting longer than the old schedule.
Quality content is far superior to quantity content 😊👌
Can’t believe I’ve never seen this 7.4 million sub channel til now
Does that retro/ digital typewriter keyboard have Bluetooth?
@@jaredf6205 same here just found him as well
He's saving up for these expensive useless gadgets
DOPE OR NOPE IS BACKKKKKK
Yes yes yes
Yea, but it’s not the same🙁
Yes!
NOPE, just a hackjob version of it.
@@kaleichristensen4463 it does kind of suck that they're not doing the reviews with Matthias anymore, but they have moved on and are doing their own thing now. Such is the way of life.
You... need a DAC. They're not gimmicks, they're in every digital device you own that plays sound. You can't listen to digital music, it has to be converted to analog in order to be played
And they don't cost a lot haha...
Yeah I was about to post something similar. The drivers in your headphones are analog. Every headphone has analog drivers. It's literally how they work.
no yeah dacs are necessary but not at 2k+
The fact he did not already understand this made me chuckle. There is no such thing as a digital speaker, at some point a thing has to convert the 1's and 0's to a sine wave to feed a driver, and that thing is a DAC. They can be higher or lower quality, but it is what it is. P.S. Dude also looked like he was also outsmarted for a full minute by a paint can. XD
@@HimechinachaeApple dongle DAC works just fine. They have a usb c version too.
i can smell the audiophiles dying at him not being able to find tracks, calling mid range headphones expensive, and buying 1k worth of dac at double the price.
I mean honestly audiophiles kind of suck so...
It's also downright wrong, I don't know this guy so I am not sure if it's part of the personality but a lot of the stuff he got wrong could have been solved with a simple search. That product might not appeal to the casual consumer, but that is because it's not made for them,it's made for audiophiles. Those people have no problems spending a big amount of money in new sound products, so the price point and the obtaining of lossless music formats it's not a problem for most of them.
also not understanding what a DAC even is
To be honest $400 headphones are hardly "mid-range". There are sharply diminishing returns at higher prices.
@@alanmonteros6432most audiophile products are just modern snakeoil scam bro
I'm gonna miss the energy the old trio had, but I love the laid back vibes of your new reviews, it makes it feel more personal instead of "this is a show where we buy random wacky things and mess around" (which will always have a place in my heart). Looking forward for more!
Same!
Dope or nope started of like this, feels like hes revisiting his roots
Dope or nope has always been just him reviewing things. He did apps, Amazon items, etc, so he’s going back to his roots, which I really appreciate. Welcome back, Matthias.
Totally agree ! Looking forward to the next video
This video sucks! :(
I missed you, Matthias. After your brothers ended, Team Edge. I cried 😢😢😢
Wait a minute, I've been busy with life and haven't watched in a while. What happened to Team Edge?
@@JustWatchingSomeStuff this part, just seeing Matt was kinda weird compared to wat i was remembering
@JustWatchingSomeStuff Bobby left the channel. Brian and J-Fred tried to continue, but they either ran out of ideas or they lost the passion for it. I could tell in the last couple of games that the drive was gone. So they ended Team Edge to pursue their own things.
@@denniscrow4724damn man 😕 poor Matt losing all these great people
think we all did its just not the same anymore though not even when it was just matt originally
35:53 - To quote an Australian CZcamsr who also does product reviews "Awe man, things used to be made out of stuff"
"oooOOOHH MY PKCELL!!!"
something about a green iPad 😖
I don’t know if this guy understands that every MP3 player ever had a DAC. He literally just found a retro styled MP3 player
its a few steps above the average mp3 player
@@documentthedrama8279 still mp3 player. if you want a player that doesn't have dac you'll have to go full analog with vinyl records and turntables.
@@cfilorvyls457re: cassettes
Matthias has taken on the aesthetic of an amalgamation of John Lennon and Steve Jobs and I’m here for it! ❤
this feels way more mature and thorough. I've always watched dope or nope no matter what, but I think this new format is honestly a huge improvement and it seems way more relaxed at the same time.
This isn’t a new format. This is what dope or nope was like in the beginning.
@@KristenZianourry2015fr, bros not a real one
Matt used to get up to early jacksepticeye levels of loud around 2 - 4+ years back. It was still fun to watch and he wasn't faking his energy but boy was he loud. He's definitely chilled out a lot
Yeah but this is more like reviewing actual products and actually giving them a score instead of doing it for fun.
Okay, I honestly love this new style of reviewing. It’s just so nice, calm, and feels so professional while still having your chaotic charm to it. I don’t mind it only being 6 to 12 videos a year :)
ive watched these videos for such a long time, matthias' content was practically my whole childhood. i havent revisited this channel in 4+ years til now .. and wow is all i have to say,, it feels so much more mature now. no matter how iconic the old trio was, im enjoying seeing how much dope or nope has evolved. super happy to see it back :)
I love how this series has seemingly grown up with all of us. Keep it up I already want more.
Him returning and making a 46 minute video is a W
you could even say it's DOPE.
OK, a little clarity here regarding him thinking "DACs" are useless. DACs are everywhere. There is a DAC (digital analog converter) in your phone, your computer, your game console, everywhere that audio is coming in digital form.
+1, every speaker has to get an analog signal
I like how the response to everything designed to be retro was “this isn’t practical.”
For anyone who doesn't know, the importance of a DAC is the quality of the conversion of the audio.
Anything digital (PC, phone, MP3 player, your car, etc) has a DAC in order to play music, as the DAC is what turns the binary 1's and 0's into listenable audio.
The better the DAC, the better the recreation of the analogue audio.
A higher quality DAC has lower distortion, better signal-to-noise ratio, better dynamic range, and lets you get more out of your music.
That said, the price-to-performance ratio gets steep, so while having a dedicated DAC can be a great thing, you don't need to break your budget unless you're an audiophile with a large wallet.
It's also good to add that the DAC alone won't make your music sound good. You also need high quality sound files, amplifier, cables for the analogue part, and speakers. The quality to price ratio really jumps off a cliff when you get past a certain price point, and that's before you stop to consider how good your hearing even is.
@@bartz0rt928 The cables part is a bit silly though, TBH. I've made interconnects that sound just as good as expensive cables.
Also, I feel like he didn't try very hard to find normal music on HD Tracks. My dad and I have bought a bunch of music from there, and they have a lot of classics. Just by filtering by 96/24 in the rock section, I saw David Bowie, Deep Purple, KISS, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney, Jethro Tull, and SEVERAL Bon Jovi albums.
Also the DPSL2 is a DAP not a DAC. DAP is just a digital audio player, aka MP3 player. This term is used since they play a lot more formats besides MP3 only. The main advantages of a DAP vs a smartphone could be higher quality components for audio and lover quality everywhere else usually (screens, processor, software). You also regain a few things like a headphone jack and an amp that can run reasonable headphones and IEMs (in ear monitors/earbuds). My favorite feature is getting rid of the phone with all the notifications and other distractions when I just want to listen to some music, since you can use a reasonable Bluetooth or usb DAC connected to most phones to get the same audio hardware benefits of a DAP with all the extras that come with a phone (good and bad).
That said $2200 is kinda silly. Something from Sony, Hiby, Fiio, Cayin, or a bunch of other manufacturers in the $100 - $1000 range is fine. And really the wide range is mainly for things like brand or if you want a less compromised everything else experience on the player since most run modified android with some changes on the backend to allow for more audio options then stock has. I use a Shanling M3x (around $200) for my DAP when I want to disconnect from my phone and a Fiio BTR5 (about $100) to allow my phone to connect to my wired IEMs when I want better audio then my Bluetooth buds but I need to be more attentive to my phone. There are cheaper options that get probably get really close to what I use and more expensive options that are slightly better.
Even the crappiest DAC's these days are so good that so-called professional "ears" can't tell the difference between them. The low bitrate ones are almost exclusively used for sensor or position encoding functions where less data is actually preferable.
There's no incentive to substitute those into audio designs because the cost is the same. Like, 12¢/unit on a bulk tape reel.
You can pay an awful lot for higher resolution DAC's but, in double-blind tests, nobody could tell the difference.
So believe it or not there is actually a DAC in every pair of bluetooth headphones as well as your sound card. It is literally how the 1s and 0s gets turned into that sweet earcandy you and I are listening to every time we play music or watch a youtube video
Yep. And that DAC can actually be used with streaming services, but it loses portability (and Spotify doesn't have great quality, the highest mode on it is pretty comparable to MP3 320kbps, compared to Tidal which is much better in that regard), just connect it to the PC via USB and use it as an USB DAC. There are also other Bluetooth DACs out there (but iPhone is not really the greatest for it since it only supports AAC codec, and AAC is lossy afaik).
That Pink Floyd cover looks quiet cool
@rgerber looks "quiet cool" huh? Maybe learn how to spell then you can be cool
Even more, my understanding is everything that plays music files have a DAC somewhere in them, as headphones don’t work with a digital signal, the pivotal pulses must be converted to a continuous signal for the drivers to function
@@sonicfannin6701And it doesn't even have to be a clean, hi-res DAC for even the most discriminating ear (or even oscilloscope) to have clean sine output. It's amazing what audiophiles will pay for.
bro just spent my debt amount in one video on products he may never even look at again LMAO
the vestaboard is dope, i love how he gets jumped scared every time
The Vestaboard looks like the kind of product that DIY people would be crazy about making but no one would want to own.
An app for your TV that emulated it would be cool.
When you aren't using the TV it randomly displays stuff.
Also that way you could adjust the volume on the clunk clunking.
@@1978garfield There are a number of "dashboard" apps you can get for your smart TV that display whatever information you want on it when you aren't using it as a TV. couldn't name any off the top of my head but search for "tv dashboard"
It might be very cool in a noisy environment. Noisy financially privileged environment.
My company Sandwich made the Playdate commercial and were we being cheeky and self-aware when we called it high-res? Maybe! Yes of course we were duh. Also that’s our post-production creative person Jenny who narrates and says Maybe! and in the 3 or 4 years since this commercial came out, we have never stopped dropping Maybe! into most conversations.
Love the video! You’re great. Keep being you.
Dude. I love that ad. It's so creative and fun. I'm just poking at it and having my own fun. But seriously I watched that ad like 10 times. Props to you guys!
For real though, if I ever launch a product, hiring you guys.
Everything Sandwich makes is gold. Panic too.
Mmmmm Sandwich 🤤
It's a nice Maybe! ngl
I love you sandwich
Ah yes, the magical DAC.
The thing that's definitely not also in every device that plays sound.
came for the yt recommendation, stayed for the interesting products, stayed longer for the comedy and editing. probably one of the best tech review vids ive seen.
I randomly found this channel again… it’s been like idk 4+ years at least. Crazy how much has changed
Literally the same dude 😂
Me too!!!!
Same 😂
I wonder how the algorithm works? the same happened to me, do creators pay? or was it a CZcams decision?
Mee too, I was there before his channel checked the name from Mathiass to Dope or Nope, this is crazy
"Little Brother"
Is a play on "Big Brother", in Chinese this is in reference to someone who is a "big shot" or a "big boss" (typically with mafia connotations). Back in the 80's the "Big Brothers" carried around the brick phones, hence the association with the status symbol
And definitely not a reference to big brother government watching you, no sir.
Isn't "little brother" slang in China for your wee-wee?
It seems like it would be a much more fun project to physically build a TV like that. If the TV and soundbar cost 150. Wouldn't it be a fun build the retro TV yourself. Then not only would it look better, and you have more control on how it functions, but you can be proud of the thing you made as well.
The ringtone on the little brother sounded like the intro to Reading Rainbow LMAO!
Been a Dope or NOPE fan for years and I am LOVING this new format. So happy to see you back!
Thanks man! You're killing it yourself!
so much this
im so glad dope or nope is back!!!!! such a banger video. even though i loved the dynamic of three people in a room just reviewing products (how it felt super improvised and laid back) i'm actually really digging this semi-scripted format. it plays to matt's strengths!!
Thank you for the encouragement
@@DOPEorNOPE keep going man
@@DOPEorNOPE you got this! praying for yah man..
This is the first time I've seen this - and digging it ! :)
I am happy you have still been going strong, and I appreciate that you have your old videos still up. Usually people doing a hard pivot will private/delete their old videos.
“its the same thing? , its the same thing shut up!” lmfaoooo
Just so you know, everything that has a speaker (or a mic for that matter; they're just speakers in reverse) has a dac. Whether it be in the headphone jack on your computer, or inside your airpods, somewhere down the line that digital signal needs to be converted to analog. You can't *hear* binary, it needs to be more than just on or off. But we can use binary to represent a voltage that can be sent out to the speaker and heard.
*pushes up glasses* Um, actually the mic input uses an ADC.
@@icebergmm *pushes up glasses even further* ADC = analog-to-digital converter; a DAC in reverse
I know what you mean tho lol
Also, fun fact: ADC's are used in cameras to convert light into digital signals
This! DACs are everywhere. Directly listening to digital audio is impossible.. it's always analog before it reaches your ears 😊
Why didn't homeboy plug the sennheiser's into the iPhone?
Just what I was about to say. No digital music without a diigital to analog converter. Digital is only the way it's stored or transmitted.
Hey all! Thanks for all your comments about the DAC, yall are correct, any digital device that allows you to hear things has a DAC. The point I was trying to make (that I didn't make well) was Not all DACs are created equal and have various other attributes that make the cost different including amplification. Yes, the headphones did indeed probably do the heavy lifting, I didn't test them on the iPhone because my intent was to test a common pairing. Again, could have communicated that better. Thanks for watching and thanks for watching that closely too! You guys rock.
I don't know how I've missed it but this is the first DoN video I've ever seen and man it's impressive. It's like a very wealthy dad just decided to make cool YT vids one day. Obviously the prod quality and content shows experience but I wouldn't have guessed 13 years and 1098 videos. Very cool (and funny!) and as a middle aged big kid myself I approve, especially of your gadget wall, man that is sick. 😎👍👌
Also for the playdate, you can skip ahead to the current game releases, so you'll get all the games at once that are already released
@@WaffleCat Dope!
Your land line phone has an input if you go to 31:49 on your video, the input is there next to your right thumb (big knuckle). You plug it in and the cord slips under the tab in that groove to hold it in place and shoot the chord out the side. Give it a go!
Hi
Walmart won't let me test their electronics or anything to see if it cracked walnuts
that sending the girl to college ad made me physically ill
“You got nothing for the money I just spent” 😂😂 that cracked me up
Dope or nope is back!! I have missed your videos!
Same
I love the old Dope or Nope and this is still as satisfying to watch as the old videos for some reason.
"Teenage engineering some of the best device designers" aged like wine 😂
True, but technically the r1 was executed by rabbit, the design is the only thing I like about the r1 lol
@@DOPEorNOPE I was just told by the internet that the scroll wheel is kinda sucky. But fair the form factor and material usage is very solid. 🤔
Yay! My babes gots a new video! Love the products and your take. You always have the best opinions babe. Love you!
I was just gonna say that you’re only saying that because he’s your husband but then I realized you’re right. Not that I love him or anything but you know what I mean
Can you tell is where he got the candles? The public needs to know haha
Cute
how has matt not replied to his wife??
@Thalia_Grace lol why are you hunting me? Lol 😆
4:45 I still listen to your songs to this day, I love "Backwards" especially! And within the context of this video it somehow makes me feel even more emotional
Omg same I still listen to it!!
Same here
I still listen to it so much nowadays also! It brings back the memories of how Matt started his youtube journey by winning internet icon 😭 its just such a great song!
That one and Fade Away are my favourites, plus sometimes the parody songs like I'm on an Iphone 😂.
@@McSmurfy I love that one too! Dreaming is also a really good one and as for parodies I love "I'm on an Iphone" a lot, "fast asleep" too
I have the Playdate. I feel similarly. I've never really got into the crank as a mechanism and probably would have preferred another button or two instead. The lack of back/front light is inconvenient, especially at night. But it's a fun device to play quick games on and it feels well designed. It's hard to recommend it as a $200 to everyone, but I think a certain audience would appreciate it.
the corded phone is for old people that wants too keep touch with family and is very hung up in what they know. My granmother had to use a modern corded phone that just used a simcard to keep in touch with family. That phone looks awesome for old folks, they can facetime granchildren and everything. For those who are thinking "just use a phone", nah bro, old people dont work like that over here.
Listen up. I‘ve been watching dope or nope since its been just Matthias, I appreciated all the changes and I loved the most recent trio. But this style, this modern minimal style of the set and Matthias himself? It is flawless. It feels professional and like Matthias finally arrived at a point in dope or nope that truly feels like himself. I hope with this feeling more natural, we can look forward to many more Dope or Nope videos! Keep on rocking!
41:24 Bruh, I actually thought it said "nothing" for a moment there. I was like, "That's a weird start screen message..."
At these prices one could hire a soldier of fortune to break into the warehouse and steal one. The soldier might turn out to be an ex Starbucks employee, but at least he'll have a bad attitude.
"I have a soft closing toilet seat"....said the man that gets startled by the sound of his own farts o_0
I love how this channel went from super bright neon colors. Just filming a few guys be idiots with random toys and products to black and white. More serious tech reviews With super high quality editing. Super big change but not a bad one. Two different styles done really well
This isn’t a new format. This is what dope or nope was like in the beginning.
Yeahhh it’s like back to the Matthias channel again!
Minor suggestion, have a background for the dope or nope, or an outline, if the font is white, it can be hard to see depending on the surroundings, such as the first phone being a nope, kind of hard to see.
So glad you’re back though, and I enjoy these new style of videos! I like the length
Thanks! I'll take note of that detail. 👌
@@DOPEorNOPE Glad to see more content from this channel 😃
Format is sooooo much better than the legacy work. Great story telling, production, editing, etc. Please keep this level os quality up!
Why does he look like a spiritual cult leader with that combo
we love you matt. Thank you for still continuing to upload. binging the old videos is fun and all but we appreciate the new content as well.
i cant explain HOW NOSTALGIC IT IS TO BE BACK TO DOPE OR NOPE this was my favorite channel ever when i was younger and im loving every second of this new feel
Hey just saying it’s been a few years and I just want to send love to Mathias and the Dope or Nope team. I love your channel, your videos and all the things you do. You guys are awesome. ❤
-add water for awesomeness.
-batteries not included (finds batteries in box)
-changes lives for greatness of ease.
-Removes unnecessarily wanted actions
- Multiple sizes available. (All sizes are way too small)
" it seems it only works in China" *transition* "so here we are at the great wall of China"
I knew Matt couldnt stay away forever! Love seeing you again every now and then, just make sure you dont spread yourself thin and have fun man! So happy to have you back!
The solo comedy skits are GREATTT! Dope or Nope is BACKKKKKK
13:29 that satisfying crack. Should be the new Nintendo Switch Startup sound.
Love the video! The amount of time and effort you have put into it, not just getting the products, and waiting and reviewing them, but also so many funny things that you keep adding while reviewing, the clever editing, so many references and little jokes here and there, is just awesome. It must take incredible amount of patience to do all of this!!
I watched like a third of this video thinking "this guy look JUST like Matthias" and I can't describe the joy in my heart when I finally looked at the channel I was watching and saw that YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!
Thank you for coming back Matt! You were my comfort channel, everytime I was down your videos made me happy and after you first stopped over a year ago I was worried that I won’t see my comfort vids anymore but your back now and I’ve never been sooo happy again to see my comfort videos come back to life
when i first clicked on this i thought it was gonna be a video programing old retro things lol
The Vestaboard is like something out of "The Difference Engine."
Super proud of Matthias for continuing even after everything’s been so difficult!
This feels like the most mature Dope or Nope episode I've ever seen. Dope or Nope ages with you and that's amazing.
The android wall phone ad is like a JonTron sketch
"In my product archive" Que the "NERD ALERT" clip from Austin Powers. I chuckled at that.
Thank you so much for also being in my adulthood, Matthias! As a kid, I watched your videos every time I came home from school. Your videos brought me such joy combined with a sense of security and it still continues to do so! I can't begin to explain how long I've waited for a video, thank you so much for being here for me again! I'm going through a tough time and you showing up again proves that everything will be alright!
The video has been out for ten days, I just now got a notification and watched it.
Gotta say, I LOVE the more laid back vibe this has versus the more loud or frenetic energy the older videos used to give.
I actually feel interested in the content versus annoyed I’m not a twelve year old and the videos target audience.
Definitely feels like a solid revamp
Thank you!
I literally died on the blub part 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭
13:05 being part of your team must be hilarious 😂, I like a person who enjoys a sense of humor
Matthias, I am LOVING this new format. The vibe is so chill and casual but you’re bringing back that old CZcams feel that makes my little zillenial heart crave that good nostalgia injection. We are so glad you’re back!
43:25 was so nostalgic, and then the cut after matthias adjusted the couch and bryans gasp…..PEAK
so glad to see you back matthias
that beat had no business being that hard
this dude is reaching grandpa status i havent seen him in so long 😭🙏
The quality of the video is incomparable to anything Spellbound has put out since 863. Amazing return to content creating Matt.
Happy to see you back regardless of your upload schedule. Rather you take your time and not feel rushed to release something, perfection takes time
our kids dentist has this and every time it changes, it gives me a scare cuz I'm not expecting such a loud sudden sound lol
That retro TV looks like it was designed by someone who only heard about what a retro TV looks like. As someone who's old enough to have actually used "retro" TVs... that doesn't look or feel like any TV I've ever used or seen in real life. It does kinda look like a what a TV might look like in a cartoon though.
I am absolutely loving this new format of dope or nope! It's so clean and crisp without losing the vibes of the original show. This is amazing growth, man!
Holy s**t I haven't seen you in actual years!!! It's been so long ever since I was watching Team Edge YEARS ago and here we are today, you sound and look so different!! You along with the others were a staple in my life and I'm so happy to see you again after so long. Glad to see you again and see how good the channel is running! ♥♥♥
"...2019, just 5 years ago."
I actually felt myself age in real time
Me- “you right”
Also me- *watching on my phone*
The whole point of the Vestaboard IS the nostalgic clackity clack sound. It's perfect as it draws your attention to it......excellent for a shop front or whatever!
I freakin love this new format. I cant get enough of this.
Alot of people think Retro means something new that has old stylistic elements to it.
It's the opposite of that It's something old that can still pass as new.
The "it's the same thing" skit reminded me why I love it here 😌
Mann watching matt again after a year and how much more little details and quality he's putting in his videos... It's just so him and I love it soo much. Keep uploading videos we love it and take your time as always good things take time and dope or nope is growing much more than just reviewing products.
4:46 i still listen to backwards to this day. You will always be a voice king to me lol
Your blub sounds like it could contribute to an escape room decor.
I had the most Chaplinesque time - Modern retro Times - with the bit about the Blub clock. It was like . . . The blubbiest time I ever had.
I love the new aesthetic and video format! It's great to see Dope Or Nope Back, I can't wait to see more!
Matthhhiassss!!!! Ive watched your vids every night to get to sleep for the past 4 years! Thankss!!
I once saw a lady using the little brother and I thought I went to another dimension....now that I have seen this video...I'm grateful to learn that I wasn't insane.
That moment when you realize this whole video is just a sponsored infomercial.
Your new way of reviewing stuff is NEXT LEVEL. It's amazing and I love it!
I mean this in the best way possible,, It's been YEARS since I've had any interest in you,,, however, this video immediately caught my eye when it was recommended to me since you haven't been in my algo for so long. And, the content of this video was excellent! Everything from the humor to the production value felt concise and clean. This video could be a masterclass in content creation.
He searched for little brother and found the bull city 🤣
Not me giggling uncontrollably at "blub"
The blub knows what time it is at all times. It knows what time it is because it knows what time it is not. By subtracting what time it is from what time it isn't, or what time it isn't from what time it is (whichever is greater), it obtains a difference, or deviation.