Introducing: KLIPSCHIIT
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@DrewHawken68 4 жыл бұрын
As always I really appreciate your humour and perspective on hifi John. Your music taste is fantastic as well!
@gaza4543 4 жыл бұрын
Really entertaining vid John, and i learnt something and about the dragonfly that didn't know.
@sabolia 4 жыл бұрын
U crack me up every time.great stuff.am having to watch ur videos more because of how blunt and entertaining it is.love it
@deputy3690 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Humor is off the charts, and explanations are top notch.
@derekf5495 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your channel. This is the exact setup I've been looking at picking up.
@kenstephens2955 4 жыл бұрын
John I really appreciate your consistent effort to put whatever review you’re doing into context. It’s immensely helpful. I don’t know if it’s possible but I’d be very grateful for a review of ‘the next significant step up’ system. With love, Ken
@brunonjezic6208 4 жыл бұрын
Dang, i was really looking foword to this weeks playlist from you. They were really good
@fraicheness 4 жыл бұрын
What a delightful video once again, John!
@cbpersel 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Always love your detailed comparisons with other similar/competing products, how it integrates with related components, etc. Really helps get a feel for its performance.
@philipsimbajon 4 жыл бұрын
You are my kind of reviewer! I'm learning a lot from you, your videos, and recommendations. Thank you, sir!
@tedjensen8841 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review and for being different than US You Tubers. Appreciate your perspective and great photography. I get a very complete picture of the hardware you are reviewing even without being able to listen.
@owuzet 4 жыл бұрын
You could make an hour long video about a rock and I would still watch it. Your videos have a great vibe and simply are a pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work!
@michaelcollins966 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the RP-600M’s back! Your review of them kicked me off on a path where I ended up buying them.
@MurchyMurch 4 жыл бұрын
I'll probably pick up some RP-600M and use them for a year then I'll mod them with Danny Richie's crossover mod (GR Research) and dampening. He's got a 4 part series on YT detailing the mod and results.
@michaelcollins966 4 жыл бұрын
H. Murchison , yeah I saw that. I’d be interested to hear how you think they sound before and after.
@georgefaria598 4 жыл бұрын
"As always, thanks for another great review", nice one John.
@redstarwraith 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, John. Thanks.
@HD-su9sq 4 жыл бұрын
Great video John! Some of us are on a "Honda" budget right now, so something like this will be good for the time being. My favourite quote was "this system sounds great ..... with all the music I don't listen to"!!
@trickyrat483 4 жыл бұрын
I watched this video and informed my wife that "I'm a fun-loving audio guy." She's still growling
@alainbesario6679 4 жыл бұрын
me too tricky rat hahahhhaha3 and thank you darko I love you man, peace
@nacarp2000 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I have my serious system, and a fun system in the same room, currently playing the cheap, fun system more! Node2i into vintage 30 watt tube amp into homemade single driver horn loaded speakers.
@Slant88 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video bc it’s insightful, has well described reviews, and offers creative audio options.
@EwaldWassink 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video again! I love Klipsch and Schiit, but i don't have them coupled together atm. But probably will happen in the near future.
@domtomas1178 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video John. really enjoying your rants... ;-) and a thumbs up to Olaf for his camera work. Since I started watching, videos have improved a lot. I love hi-fi but am also a photographer/cinematographer and do appreciate well shot videos.
@jarekharmening8993 4 жыл бұрын
Hey hey it's Darko, comin' at ya with another videoooo!
@gbessette40 4 жыл бұрын
Love the KLIPSCHIT naming John!... Makes me smile = )
@christiantheodore3919 4 жыл бұрын
John - I purchased the Klipsch RP600M & Aegir! Awesome combo! Thank you.
@BunnyslippersEUC 4 жыл бұрын
When the Schiit hit the Klipsch...John Darko will be there😎
@Taladin1234 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100k !!!
@andrewmorgan5795 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any Klippschiitt but compared to your videos on KZfaq, John, I have seen a lot of Schiit klipsch.. Keep up the good work. More dad jokes always appreciated!
@MAKcraig 4 жыл бұрын
This looks ideal for what I've been lookong for. Initially asked how I could integrate my turntables, then checked out the sys,then deleted and re wrote my comment. Another great video john, plus having similar music tastes makes for trusted advice
@HistoryAmazigh 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John ! Maybe this is the beginning of a "Something"-shiit series, where you could explore the different possibilities of shiit-driven systems. Esquisite Work as Always, we need to interview Olaf and check how much your content is influencing jer lol
@darreng279 4 жыл бұрын
Recommending first 20 seconds of A Passage To Bangkok, off of 2112 for layer separation and texture.
@peterdodge7513 4 жыл бұрын
Nice suggestion. And also the following immersive track, The Twilight Zone. Echo's of Thin Lizzy somehow..., well the guitar sound anyways.
@anthonyhopkin 4 жыл бұрын
Deserves a thumbs up for the 'humid top-end' alone. Worth another for accuracy and relevance and yet another for pure entertainment value. Must have missed a couple of other reasons. Greeting John - great work.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 4 жыл бұрын
Klipschiit!!!!
@DarkoAudio 4 жыл бұрын
It's what I say when I stub my toe on the bed post.
@jimshaw899 4 жыл бұрын
A "by the way": The Schiit Modi 3 volume control issue seems exclusive to MacOS and maybe iOS. PC Windows 10 and my Android adjust the volume normally from the computer or phone.
@hermannisavolainen8328 4 жыл бұрын
Jim Shaw That is because Windows and Android keeps the os volume control even when an external dac is connected. The os volume control only limits the volume and should be set to max for best quality. So you do need a preamp with volume control with the modi even with Windows because the hardware is not built into the unit like with dragonflys
@josephaccettola7754 4 жыл бұрын
I was just about to post that exact thing. When feeding the Modi via USB from my Win10 pc the only time that I’ve not been able to control the volume is with Tidal, and only if the option “Use exclusive Mode” & “Force Volume” control is enabled in sound settings of Tidal. I also have no issue varying the volume if AirPlaying from my iphone to the Modi. This may however be a function of the airport express that is feeding the Modi via optical.
@gordonrankin3995 4 жыл бұрын
@@hermannisavolainen8328 Windows requires Exclusive Mode, Android is the only OS that is not compliant with the USB specification for volume control unless you use add on drivers like Extreme Audio. So the Windows problem can be changed by enabling Exclusive mode in the Control Panel Sound.
@hiphopdino67 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the 'Welcome' John, greetings from Canada :-)
@AdamJRichardson 4 жыл бұрын
Klipschiit - Also sounds like an Ikea shelving unit 🤔 Fun and informative video!
@hotcayenne 4 жыл бұрын
Your best video so far, John. (Maybe because I own an Aegir and love wordplay.)
@DarkoAudio 4 жыл бұрын
Reasons enough. ;)
@markd4292 4 жыл бұрын
John, Bloody Hell, thank you for doing the Schiit + Klipsch combo. It is exactly what I am working toward, and I like what you said thus far, bloody great. I'm sold. It's the Hersey IV's plus Schiit...or if I can afford the Cornwalls then that's where I'll go. Peace. Stay Healthy.
@TrashfordKent 4 жыл бұрын
As a beginner i did wonder how you how you were going to do volume control, neat solution. Being a beginner with no knowledge or taste i quite like the idea of this set-up with a Schiit Loki. I've not really got past 80's, 90's equaliser sound yet.
@gemini211269 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, this was highly entertaining and illuminating. I've had a not so long distance love affair with Klipsh speakers since I sold them back in the late 80s/early 90s. I am also very Schiit curious (and have been for the past 4 or so years). This combo might actually work very well in my office (although I really really really want to pop for the Heresy IVs...just don't have the space to do them justice). Here's to Klipshiiting it up in the very near future!
@mden2490 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your great videos and your knowledge that your are passing along to us. I just started listening to LP’s again. I purchased a audio technica LP3 TT..love it, and a pair of edifier 1280DBs speakers and they are good but not sure if I am getting a rich full sound out of them. I was thinking of bumping up to either the audioengine 5+ or klipsch R-51pm speakers. I was hoping I could get your opinion on which speakers you would prefer? Or should I just add a subwoofer to the edifiers? Thanks again.
@robmaxwell3678 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're using the dragonfly red in this system. I'm putting together a new system and was going to update my red to cobalt. Think I'll give the red another try first. As always, great video showing importance of system matching.
@lostinbostom 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid John
@chrisforsythe1605 4 жыл бұрын
It’s funny last night I was drunk and bored in quarantine, I took some extra speakers I had hooked them up to a spare class d amp and was using a schiit sys as a preamp play music through my dragonfly red. This set up sounded very good but it never even occurred to me I could just hook the power amp up to the dragonfly and use it as the preamp.
@RichardDurishin 4 жыл бұрын
"What's up everybody!" John, I dare you! Great video. Thanks. My daughter was really intrigued by it. That'll end up costing me...
@davidgreen1504 4 жыл бұрын
You happy with the set up that's all you need clarity good sound that's a wrap🍺🍺
@allanjuulkristensen5132 4 жыл бұрын
Come on John ... you wanted to say “ more musical “ 😉
@laurencerothman931 4 жыл бұрын
I now have two Schiit stacks, one at home and one at work. I love their products.
@econautx 4 жыл бұрын
Same here :)
@dainawilburn2390 4 жыл бұрын
Another interesting and entertaining video, John. I'm certain I would enjoy this - in my world, I would like one of these systems and then one serious system, just so I can practice ruffling my brow! 😎
@RamisDad 4 жыл бұрын
Had the RPs but sold them for a pair of Omen DWs. The RPs did blow me away tho
@johnfinn1570 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Melbourne Australia. Ramble on all you like sir. I enjoy listening.
@xllms 4 жыл бұрын
This is informative and entertaining. Klipschiiting!
@fugelkusch3722 4 жыл бұрын
I'm running my Klipsch RB-81 II with a NAD C326BEE amp. Can highly recommend the combination. Never thought after switching from floor standing speakers I could get so much out of a bunch of bookshelf speakers. It's amazing. You have to listen to it.
@pegun 4 жыл бұрын
Game of tones... I like that!
@breezetidewater5120 4 жыл бұрын
WHAT! I never thought I’d heard the dragonfly preferred over the bluesound by anyone in any configuration. I drive the Dragonfly and a BMW... love them both!
@StewartMarkley 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making my day. I was just looking at paint colors for some speaker cabinets that I am currently building and noticed the red metallic speakers you have. I'm between that color and a gold metallic that I'm currently favoring. Also, I wasn't aware of the Audioquest Dragonfly DACs until now and I think that they will be the perfect solution for my newfound interest in digital music. I was especially entertained by the Audioquest US Retail Price Book, I haven't read anything that funny in a very long time. LMAO 🤣😂😭
@motorradmike 4 жыл бұрын
John, recently I replaced my Vidar with the Aegir driving Tekton Double Impact speakers. Your description of the two is absolutely spot on. The only other difference I would add is the Aegir seems to convey a little more dimensionality, if that’s even a word. Separation of vocalists and instruments is more 3D. My preamp is a Schiit Freya in tube mode with Russian tubes. I can’t say the Freya is “tubey” sounding at all. I just like extra drive it gives the Aegir in the tube amplified mode. You are, hands down, one of the best HiFi reviewers in the KZfaq space. Cheers!
@ChrisStaton18 4 жыл бұрын
Would this system noticeably benefit from a Topping D50s instead of a Dragonfly? Personally, I need a dac with optical and usb (and preferably with some kind of IR/remote for switching inputs)
@dennisheadley4408 4 жыл бұрын
Your take on the Aegir in bridged mode would be interesting.
@alanchan920 4 жыл бұрын
hmm thinking of getting the aegir as external amp to drive my surround bookshelves. wonder it will sound better than my marantz multi channel amp
@RideTheComet 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! How funny, these are my speakers and I ordered an Aegir a few days ago after debating between that and the Vidar. Do you think it would be fine to use this with an a Denon x3500h as the preamp? It's being used in a 3.1 HT system I also use for 2.0 music. Also, do you EQ your RP600M to remove the big dip at 1.5khz or to control the bass at the low end? Cheers and thanks again for your amazing content!!
@shkermanshahi 4 жыл бұрын
Jordan, How is the Bass with Aegir? New Record day says you need two Aegier with this speaker. I already have 2 Vidars driving Kef LS50.
@judd870 4 жыл бұрын
A little late here, but yes! The Denon isn't as good as a dedicated pre, but the Aegir is a huge upgrade over the Denon's amps and will sound great. You can always add in a preamp with HT bypass later and plug your 2.0 sources into that for a truly hybrid HT/hifi setup if you want.
@MLDAVIS453 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this review, was curious about bi-amping the two schiit amps to keep the ab class for the low end, and the quasi-a for the top end?
@Ocanacharlie 4 жыл бұрын
Great ! As always !
@pspicer777 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review and timing as I need (yes, *need* ) to upgrade my system. One question, why are the two brown vertically stripped panels huge at different heights?
@jeppemichaeljensen2684 4 жыл бұрын
Great as usual.
@skitstorm5634 2 жыл бұрын
Aegir. As when you say “A”, combine with E (as in Electronic), the G is hard like Glitter, Glad etc. I as in Inferno and R as in the Spanish gentleman Ricardo. Would this setup beat the Marantz PM7000N paired with Audio Vector QR1? I’m really not sure what I need to buy. So thanks for all the guidance.
@NightFlight1973 2 жыл бұрын
DAC->Class A 25WPC -> 87db sensitive speakers is about my sweet spot. I might give the 600M another run on my Firstwatt, but only after they are fixed with Dannys' kit. They are a bit under potential as stock.
@TorToroPorco 4 жыл бұрын
It’s always hard to quantify the sound of a system and John does a good job of relating his impressions in a useful way. But I’ve never heard high end frequency response described as being humid before but it’s appropriate if one considers the opposite as being dry. Personally I find tone to be important even in electronic music, there can be a richness and complexity of tone much the same as the tone from a guitar through an overdrive or distortion pedal that a good system should be able to express.
@DarkoAudio 4 жыл бұрын
It's how I avoid saying 'moist'. ;)
@TorToroPorco 4 жыл бұрын
@John Darko I can see how using that term could upset the Google and YouYube search algorithms. ;-)
@JosephVArias 4 жыл бұрын
Love the channel, I just purchased the Klipsch R-51PM and R-100SW while they were on sale. I'm using them plugged into my MacBook Pro. Do you think I need to add an additional DAC i.e the dragonfly or modi?
@malcolmpercival5266 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'd be curious to know how adding the pre-amp, then a second Aegir and going mono would impact the sound. Kind of a study of an upgrade path.
@maartenleeuwenhoek3979 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I was wondering about the use of a poweramp i.c.w. a dragonfly-like dac/preamp to save space and money. I picked up a new pair of kef LS50 for 600 euros, but dont have the money for fancy amp in the next two years, do you think I can get away with my dragonfly red and a powerfull class D poweramp, like a hypex ncore / icepower, or are there "better" ways on a budget?
@roccoschneider412 4 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried the Aegir with a larger speaker, I mean a speaker with 10 inch woofers or greater?
@alexandroconca 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm struggling a little to decide which phono preamp I should buy. I'm between the Schiit mani and the Rega Phono MM Mk3. If someone has an opinion about them and tell me why, it would be very helpful. Thanks
@lazarosnikolaidis256 4 жыл бұрын
I personally like shortcuts in audio. And I like (and use) DAC-direct to power amp(s), but you took it one step forward. Having in mind that the majority of our music files are
@MrEric5452 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, John...Will go for the Dragonfly for my Mac.
@nikitakorovin6498 4 жыл бұрын
John, thanks a lot for another great video. I've recently got rp-600m and I currently use it with powernode 2i. Looking for another more suitable amp and was choosing between aegir and vidar, so your video was mega actual for me:)) could you please confirm that if I'm listening mostly to rock then vidar is my choice ?
@pvl256 4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear your review of the emotiva a-300 amp, and then hear how you compare that into to the schiit stuff.
@Farazao 4 жыл бұрын
Nice content! I have a small room for sound and thinking about buying a small pair of klipsch rp51m. What amp could I pair with it to have a similar result from the pairing you did in ethis video, spending less?
@SisterRay100 4 жыл бұрын
Isn't it better to use the DragonFly Red on its line-out mode (volume set to 100%) and then use the amplifier's (or pre-amplifier's) main volume knob to control the volume of the speakers?
@libertysoutlook5160 4 жыл бұрын
I’m using Schiit modi 3, a Schiit SYS, and a used Integra power amp for my Klipsch KG 4 speakers.
@stevec3526 4 жыл бұрын
John I use the Schiit Modi with a Dell laptop running Windows 10 and the volume is easily adjusted up and down with the Up and Down volume buttons.
@Currawong 4 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video John. The Class A vs. Class AB thing reminds me of auditioning a Linn Klimax Twin, which is also Class AB. One of the most punchy and fun amps I've encountered.
@Steve-kx4yz 4 жыл бұрын
These with a simple 2 channel amp, or the KEF LS50 Wireless? Haven't been able to get a good comparison or opinion on these two options head to head. Would love any thoughts here, thanks guys!
@Winterfell1066 4 жыл бұрын
Klipsch and Schiit work very well together. I am using the Schiit Freya preamp running balanced into a pair of Schiit Vidars through Klipschhorns. It is absolutely stunning, dynamic, smooth. Previously I was using a pair of Mcintosh MC-30s for power. it sounded really good, but maybe I needed a change. The Vidars are less warm and enveloping, but they have the punch and drive on the low end that John describes.
@thomaswachter7782 4 жыл бұрын
A very informative and entertaining review. One of the better ones from you, John. If I were to suggest a review, it would be the newest from Magnapan, The LRS. Thank you.
@shahidyt 4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Wachter I upgraded from KEF R300 to the LRS. I can’t be happier with the purchase. You will need a high current amp to get the best out of them. I would have got the Freya and Aegir, but don’t think they would have driven the LRS that well
@cunningtim 4 жыл бұрын
Shahid Iqbal Do you think the Vidar would drive them well? That’s a combination I’m thinking about.
@lmikek 4 жыл бұрын
AHAH loved the intro!!!
@ccwnyc5671 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Atkinson's as a resource.
@IceBullit 4 жыл бұрын
Could throw a Schitt Sys in line for volume control, I did that with my system and it works well.
@vincentrenaud7249 4 жыл бұрын
I use airport express’ optical out into a Schiit modi3 and while streaming/airplay from my iphone, I am able to set volume up or down. If modi 3 doesn’t support volume control, must be one of the two remaining: iphone or airport express. You know which one? Great vids btw! Thanks
@pdcragin33 4 жыл бұрын
iPhone. I haven’t yet seen an optical hookup that controls volume, and I use optical in three different rooms and configurations.
@mrt6349 4 жыл бұрын
I use the Modi magni combo with a Chromecast audio and stream tidal from a tablet...can I do anything better? Without buying more equipment 😀
@waylonkurts3938 4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Love your videos.
@gene8933 4 жыл бұрын
love your style your not full of Schiit like some of these other guys. I often wonder how bookshelves integrate with subs.
@ndp0830 3 жыл бұрын
quick question, what do you use if the Klipsch uses banana tip plugs and the Schiit preamp is only rca or XLR? can anyone help me with that
@sesnuev 4 жыл бұрын
I would like that you can review about the Rega Brio and Focal Chorus 706!! PLEASE :-)
@LuizEduardoGarcia 2 жыл бұрын
Which streamer DAC would be recommended with this system? Ideally one that I would be able to plug a turntable to.
@taranlathrop7753 4 жыл бұрын
How do you compare DAC quality of Modi 3 vs Node 2i (internal DAC) vs. any other that you recommend (under 500)
@a_manumohan 4 жыл бұрын
seriously considering purchasing rp 600s and a node powernode 2i.
@vidarvandermeijden 4 жыл бұрын
Judging by the name, this amp is great and I need one.
@MrDamianOZ 4 жыл бұрын
To fix the issue with Modi volume control you can try software for Mac called SoundSource with their super volume keys.
@jazzandcocktails7 4 жыл бұрын
This one was loads of fun but confused me. If I understand correctly, the suggestion is that the sound out of a MBP through a Dragonfly Red beats the Bluesound Node 2i, which tends to call into question the need for a streamer. After watching your videos and those of Hans Beekhuyzen, I was ready to pull the trigger on a streamer, probably the Auralic G1, also considering the Lumin D2, but am now wondering whether to simply use a laptop computer into my DAC.
@steverees1936 4 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed at how both these companies can produce such good products for a relatively affordable price and assembled in the USA. Klipschit sounds like a new conglomerate and I like it. Oh and you need to show us the progress of that new fandango haircut 😏
@bryanherr1093 4 жыл бұрын
Could you bi-amp the Vidar to the woofer and the Aegir to the tweeters and get the best of both worlds or would the gains not match? Thanks for the video.
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