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iFi Audio GoBar Kensei - Best Dongle I've Ever Heard?! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
A BIG thank you to iFi Audio for providing the GoBar Kensei for review, much appreciated.
The ifI Audio GoBar Kensei has a steep price tag of $450 but is it worth it? Is the Kensei the best iFi Audio dongle? Is the Kensei the best dongle I have heard?
Purchase/More Information:
ifi-audio.com/products/go-bar-kensei/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction/Specs
02:00 Build/Design/Hi-Res Sticker
03:40 Box/Accessories
07:30 Initial Sonic Impressions/K2HD/X Space/X Bass
10:40 Bass
12:05 Mids
13:05 Treble
14:10 Technical Abilities
15:45 Output Power
17:35 IE Match/Turbo Mode/Buttons
18:45 Conclusion
20:33 Exiting
I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientif...
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Видео

Meze Audio Alba - This is How a Single Dynamic Should Sound?! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.День назад
A BIG thank you to Meze Audio for providing the Alba for review, much appreciated. The Meze Audio Alba is the epitome of how a single dynamic IEM should sound in my opinion. The Alba is like the early morning sun shining through your window. How does the Meze Alba compare to the Moondrop Kato and the Meze Advar? More Information: mezeaudio.com/pages/alba Purchase: apos.audio/products/meze-audio...
Fosi Audio V3 Mono - My First Experience w/Mono Speaker Amp! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.14 дней назад
A BIG thank yoiu to Fosi Auido for providing the V3 Mono for review, much appreciated. The Fosi Audio V3 Mono is a class D mono amplifier. This is my first ever experience using mono amps so I had no idea what to expect. There is no comparisons in this video as I don't have anything to compare as far as mono amps. More Information: fosiaudio.com/pages/monoblock-power-amplifier-v3-mono Kickstart...
Effect Audio x Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim Noir-Dark, Mysterious IEM-Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.21 день назад
A BIG thank you to Effect Audio for providing the Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim Noir for review, much appreciated. The Effect Audio x Elysian Acosutic Labs Pilgrim Noir is a dark, mysterious IEM that will surprise you. How does it compare to the I/O Volare? Purchase/More Information: Effect Audio: www.effectaudio.com/pilgrim-noir 10% off Effect Audio cables (excluding Flagship series): DAVIDS10...
3 USB-C Dongles to Consider-Fosi DS2,AFUL Snowy Night,Simgot DEW4X - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Месяц назад
A BIG thank you to Fosi Audio, Simgot and HifiGo for providing the products reviewed in this video. Fosi Audio DS2: fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-ds2-2024-dac-headphone-amplifier AFUL Snowy Night: afulaudio.com/products/aful-snowynight Simgot DEW4X: www.simgot.com/en/products/detail/33.html#!/detail HifiGo: hifigo.com/products/aful-snowynight?variant=44302981497071 USB-C dongles are dime a ...
I/O Audio Volare - 9 Drivers! Is that Enough? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Месяц назад
The I\O Audio Volare is the first product released by I\O Audio. They went all out with a 9 driver Tribrid; 8mm DD, 4 BA & 4 EST. Is 9 drivers enough? How does the Volare compare to the ThieAudio Oracle mk2? Purchase: shenzhenaudio.com/collections/headphones/products/ioaudio-volare-1dd-4ba-4est-in-ear-headphone?_pos=9&_fid=f757909bf&_ss=c I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musici...
Impending Excitement: Big Changes Ahead Before I Go Crazy! - Candid Honest Audiophile Thoughts
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Nobody likes changes but some changes have to be done to save our sanity and to help life flowing in a manageable way. Here are some changes that I am making to the channel that I think you will enjoy and will help me from going insane as a content creator. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction/Busy Life Outside of RUclips 03:10 What Are the Changes? 07:20 Why Video & Written Reviews 10:10 How the Chang...
FX-Audio DS07 & L07- WOW The Power! A Must-have For Audio Lovers? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
A BIG thanks to Hifi College Audio for providing the FX-Audio DS07 and L07 for review, much appreciated. Purchase: DS07: www.hificollege.net/collections/fx-audio/products/fx-audio-ds07-qcc5125-bluetooth-5-1-audio-decoder-ldac-hd-hifi-es9068as-mqa-dac-xlr-balanced-decoder-with-remote-control-dsd512 L07: www.hificollege.net/collections/fx-audio/products/fx-audio-l07-fully-balanced-ma5332ms-deskto...
Shozy P20 - Kinda Sounds like a Shozy BUT Different? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 9302 месяца назад
A BIG thank you to Linsoul Audio for sending the Shozy P20 for review, much appreciated. The Shozy P20 is another of many planar IEM but the first from Shozy that I have reviewed. How does it compare to the Tin Hifi P1 Max and 7hz Timeless? Purchase: www.linsoul.com/products/shozy-p20?_pos=1&_psq=p20&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Chapters: 00:00 Intro/Specs/Box/Tips/Case 02:15 Build/Design/Comfort/Isolation 04:...
Meze Liric ii - Looks Awesome, Does It Sound Awesome? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 9412 месяца назад
A BIG thank you to Meze Audio for lending the Liric ii for review, much appreciated. The Meze Liric ii is a gorgeous wood closed back headphone with an unique sound presentation. How does it compare to the Audeze LCD-2 Closed and Austrian Audio Hi-X60? Purchase: mezeaudio.com/products/liric Apos Audio: apos.audio/products/meze-liric-ii-closed-back-planar-magnetic-headphone?_pos=2&_sid=19fecc901...
I Bought TEMU Headphones So You Didn't Have To! How Bad Can They Be?-Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
I purchased two pairs of headphones from TEMU to test and review. How bad can they be? Are they are worth a purchase? Purchase: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 OKCSC WTD-3 04:20 HIFI JR70 08:00 Sound - JR70 11:11 Sound - WTD-3 14:45 Conclusion 16:30 Exiting WTD-3: www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099524671060&_oak_stage=6&_oak_page_source=703 JR70: www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id...
Fiio K19 - Competition For My Daily Reference Mytek Liberty DAC ii - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
A BIG thanks to Fiio for providing the K19 for review, much appreciated. The Fiio K19 is there newest flagship DAC/Amp and it has some beastly specs and technology. How does it compare to the Aune S9C Pro and Mytek Liberty DAC ii? More Info: www.fiio.com/k19 Apos Audio: apos.audio/products/fiio-k19-desktop-dac-headphone-amplifier Chapters: 00:00 Introduction/Specifications 01:35 Design/Layout 0...
Aoshida x LetShuoer E20 - Average at Best, Average at Worst - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 месяца назад
A BIG thank you to Aoshida Audio for providing the E20 for review, much appreciated. The E20 is a collaboration between Aoshida and LetShouer. With a dual dynamic driver configuration & semi open vent design it brings some uniqueness to the budget realm. How does it perform & compare to the Tin Hifi T2? Purchase: www.aoshida-audio.com/products/aoshida-e20 Chapters: 00:00 Intro/Specs/Box/Hi-Res/...
Price vs Performance - What's More Important? Audiophile Unicorn? - Honest Audiophile (April Fools!)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
Price vs performance is always a hot topic to discuss. Do higher prices bring better performance? Do lower prices bring better value? Can lower priced products outperform higher priced products? Is there such a thing as an audiophile unicorn? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Why so pricey? 02:30 What should consumers do? 03:05 Reviewers need to be honest! 04:00 What impacts more? 05:30 Cheap ...
Kiwi Ears Crinacle Singolo - Same Crin Sound OR Something Different?-Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Kiwi Ears Crinacle Singolo - Same Crin Sound OR Something Different?-Honest Audiophile Impressions
TruthEar Nova - HodgePodge Presentations Are... - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
TruthEar Nova - HodgePodge Presentations Are... - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Myer Audio CKLVX-D41 -OHHH WOW, I Didn't Expect This! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Myer Audio CKLVX-D41 -OHHH WOW, I Didn't Expect This! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Is $25 Enough for a Quality IEM? Zero 2, Nuo, Dolce, Wyvern Pro - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Is $25 Enough for a Quality IEM? Zero 2, Nuo, Dolce, Wyvern Pro - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Topping D90iii Sabre - Best Topping DAC I've Heard BUT I Won't Buy! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Topping D90iii Sabre - Best Topping DAC I've Heard BUT I Won't Buy! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Douk Audio U10 - A Little Introduction into Tube Sound - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Douk Audio U10 - A Little Introduction into Tube Sound - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Meze Empyrean 2-Improved or Sacrificed Musicality for Technicalities?-Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Meze Empyrean 2-Improved or Sacrificed Musicality for Technicalities?-Honest Audiophile Impressions
Hifiman Svanar - Wired or Wireless? 3 Types of Luxury Looks & Sound - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Hifiman Svanar - Wired or Wireless? 3 Types of Luxury Looks & Sound - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Effect Audio Code24 & Code24C - Why Should You Spend $800 on Cable? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Effect Audio Code24 & Code24C - Why Should You Spend $800 on Cable? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Reviewers Should Only Review Gear for Their Preferred Music Genres? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Reviewers Should Only Review Gear for Their Preferred Music Genres? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Oriveti OH700VB-Quality & Quantity Bass for a Sophisticated Basshead- Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Oriveti OH700VB-Quality & Quantity Bass for a Sophisticated Basshead- Honest Audiophile Impressions
Fosi Audio SK02 - Neutral, Budget DAC/Amp for IEMs and Gaming - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Fosi Audio SK02 - Neutral, Budget DAC/Amp for IEMs and Gaming - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Apos Audio Ray 6SN7 Select - How Much Difference Does a Tube Make? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Apos Audio Ray 6SN7 Select - How Much Difference Does a Tube Make? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
GizAudio x Binary Acoustics Chopin - Every Day Carry Uniqueness - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 3 тыс.4 месяца назад
GizAudio x Binary Acoustics Chopin - Every Day Carry Uniqueness - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Fiio K9 AKM - This DAC/Amp is Impressive, A New Favorite of Mine! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Fiio K9 AKM - This DAC/Amp is Impressive, A New Favorite of Mine! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
QKZ x HBB Hades - Sounds From the Depths of Hades - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
QKZ x HBB Hades - Sounds From the Depths of Hades - Honest Audiophile Impressions

Комментарии

  • @TonyA-ex1sj
    @TonyA-ex1sj 18 часов назад

    Is this iem similar to the Aoshida E20?

  • @natpermsup1601
    @natpermsup1601 22 часа назад

    hi, how did you hook it up with PS5? Does it support UAC1?

  • @MandyFA
    @MandyFA День назад

    Is the sub-woofer passive or active? Thanks…

  • @mimimmo
    @mimimmo День назад

    Thanks for the review, i m searching an ampli to pair with a mojo1 to use as dac and to drive hifiMan he6se v2, do you recommend this? I can buy one second hand for about 250€

  • @sheanreal
    @sheanreal День назад

    This or the Hexa?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      Titan S as it is more natural sounding. The Hexa is more aggressive and intense in presentation.

    • @sheanreal
      @sheanreal День назад

      @@TheHonestAudiophile thank you

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      @sheanreal my pleasure, you're welcome

  • @GoldenEagle0007
    @GoldenEagle0007 День назад

    Hi, on your rankings page which is better E- or E+?

  • @TheParadiseJack
    @TheParadiseJack День назад

    Please, may I know how do you feel when compare singolo with cadenza? 😊

  • @gillmanjr87
    @gillmanjr87 День назад

    Just bought the S9c pro and I'm really impressed by it. I had a Schiit Modi/Magni stack before it and first tried the Fiio K9 pro as an upgrade. I returned it because it just didn't do anything special imo. The Aune blows the K9 pro away imo. So much more musical and natural sounding.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      @@gillmanjr87 awesome 💯 Glad you enjoy the S9C Pro, thanks for the impressions.

    • @realitygame7688
      @realitygame7688 День назад

      I hesitated precisely between these two, thank you for your comment hahaha

    • @gillmanjr87
      @gillmanjr87 День назад

      @@realitygame7688 If all you care about is the sound then its not even close imo, the Aune is in a different league. Just realize the Aune has nowhere near the feature set that the Fiio has. Build quality is a draw, they are both big, heavy, and really well made. But I prefer the Aune's build as well...the footprint, the finish, the overall look.

  • @FastAndFuryosa
    @FastAndFuryosa День назад

    What do you mean by downloaded music?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      Music that is stored locally on my PC. Music that I have purchased from places like HDTracks or that I have downloaded the PC.

    • @FastAndFuryosa
      @FastAndFuryosa День назад

      @@TheHonestAudiophile So you’re saying downloaded music on any service is better than the same song being streamed over the internet through the same service?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      @FastAndFuryosa I use Audirvana Studio. I don't use the streaming service players. Only time I use the streaming players is on portable devices. Yes, I believe that downloaded music sounds better.

    • @FastAndFuryosa
      @FastAndFuryosa День назад

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Okay just wanted to clarify. Typically I listen to cd’s but if I’m using a service, a lot of my music is downloaded, but when I’m finding new songs they are actually just being streamed, whether its hi res or cd quality.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      @@FastAndFuryosa I don't download from any of the streaming services like Tidal or Amazon. I only stream from them. All of my downloaded music is purchased either as a download or from a physical CD that is then downloaded. All music is played back through Audirvana Studio. Only time I listen to a streaming service is in a portable device. I do about 90% of my listening at my desk and from Audirvana Studio.

  • @ahraziqbal9
    @ahraziqbal9 2 дня назад

    is the detail retrieval better than Truthear Hexa.. how to does it compare to Hexa?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      The Hexa presents the details in a more aggressive and forthright manner but the Alba is similar in amount and better resolving.

  • @arnaldomarques4699
    @arnaldomarques4699 2 дня назад

    I don't know why people say the 400se is a good headphone for the price. I bought the 400se V1 version a few days ago. Terrible on busy tracks, poor separation and almost no soundstage, it feels like a musical wall next to your ear. Veiled highs. Some low frequencies has no definition, just boomy. I compared it with the AKG K712. Just bad. Even using a good amp, it doesn't sound worth $100. I really suspect that the reviewers who rave about this headphone either got a better version from Hifiman or are biased. There is something very strange here and I think people are been misled.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      Yeah, as mentioned in the video I am not super keen on the HE400SE. I recommend that people save up for the Sundara. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @Reaper-kf4yb
    @Reaper-kf4yb 2 дня назад

    i was considering this and a hifiman ananda (Stealth) since those realy can put elektronik musik in a very good light.. for gaming ofc.. is the x4 cut it for the ananda?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      Sorry haven't heard the Ananda Stealth.

    • @Reaper-kf4yb
      @Reaper-kf4yb День назад

      @@TheHonestAudiophile thanks anyway! if you could make a educated guess that would be although appreciated :)

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile День назад

      X4 is probably adequate but not the best. I'd take the X5 instead if the funds are available.

  • @fransvankershaver3210
    @fransvankershaver3210 3 дня назад

    There is some information I would like, but could't find. Any idea what the specs of the DAC are?

  • @fransvankershaver3210
    @fransvankershaver3210 3 дня назад

    Thanks for your "poetic" review. Your review convinced me; I ordered the Alba. So with my 99 Classic my Meze family is complete.

  • @MrHakubi
    @MrHakubi 3 дня назад

    Definitely want to try these..the last cans i bought were Beyer T1³, needless to say i dont have high hopes but we'll see.

  • @STR82DVD
    @STR82DVD 3 дня назад

    Ok Dave. My XO arrived. I have to be completely honest myself this is a really fun DAC. Not only does it have outstanding sound, even better than the Rodium, but it also has a crap load of LED lighting effects. Crazy just how many. The only one that I would really want for an effect would a beat matching lighting effect.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 3 дня назад

      Awesome 👍 Glad you enjoy the XO. Yeah a beat matching LED would've been cool.

  • @brunoserwaczek5232
    @brunoserwaczek5232 3 дня назад

    Sir, glad you didn’t say “elbow.”

  • @DiscoFish1
    @DiscoFish1 3 дня назад

    What's your favourite iem at the moment in around the £50 range? 🤔

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 3 дня назад

      My go to in that price is the Tin Hifi T2. Here's a link to my ranking list, please read ranking grade tab first. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=drivesdk

    • @DiscoFish1
      @DiscoFish1 3 дня назад

      @@TheHonestAudiophile thanks very much! After watching your review of those, I think they might be a winner for me, keep up the great work!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 3 дня назад

      @DiscoFish1 my pleasure, you're welcome

  • @CervezasObsonMex
    @CervezasObsonMex 3 дня назад

    Wow, vs Tangzu Waner? :O that is a huge difference of price.

  • @ChironZore
    @ChironZore 3 дня назад

    One of the worst IEMs I ever owned, Fan 2 sucked.

  • @zie8238
    @zie8238 3 дня назад

    Hi! I’m very new to this, but I’m going to college for a music program and we need to get studio headphones. I was wondering what you recommend (I’m going to go through your videos to see, but would also appreciate hearing to current opinion!). After the program, I plan to keep making music of course, and I am very rap and hip-hop centered.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 3 дня назад

      My every day monitoring headphone is the Austrian Audio Hi-X60

  • @Panslapper
    @Panslapper 4 дня назад

    Cheers!

  • @nashdiz
    @nashdiz 4 дня назад

    Any comparison between the Meze Alba and the Aful Performer 5?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 4 дня назад

      I sold the P5 a year ago so can't do a side-by-side comparison. If memory serves me correctly, the Alba has more accurate tone and timbre, better details and resolution.

    • @masud79
      @masud79 4 дня назад

      @@TheHonestAudiophile the P5 are still the most perfect sounding IEMs imo, and i cannot figure out what makes them so special. Everytime i hear them its just wow

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 4 дня назад

      @masud79 glad you enjoy them.

  • @matusjurcik6974
    @matusjurcik6974 4 дня назад

    good job Dave

  • @user-sb5dc1ps7l
    @user-sb5dc1ps7l 4 дня назад

    Thank you you have a gift keep up the good work

  • @JoUtan01
    @JoUtan01 4 дня назад

    Subscribed for commenting "Android and PC user"... fuck apple!

  • @morganrajaonarivony7016
    @morganrajaonarivony7016 4 дня назад

    Hi Dave Do I still need it if I already have the S12, Hexa, Candeza and EW200 ? Can get it for around $100 on Ali

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 4 дня назад

      At $100 it's great price. I highly recommend it but only you truly know if you "need it".

  • @johnserpo9267
    @johnserpo9267 5 дней назад

    You can pay $10 for the Onkyo HF Player on your iPhone. It can convert all your pcm music to dsd in real-time and output it to your external dac. As long as your dac supports dsd256, it will work. Much cheaper than this kensei dongle.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile 5 дней назад

      Interesting. Thanks for the information. i will look into it.