Audiophile Headphones: For Beginners!
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3 жыл бұрынOpen Back, Impedance, Distortion, Planar, GAH!!! So many phrases! Here's an easy beginner's guide through the confusing world of headphones. IF you are new, this is the video for you!
Credits: Thanks everyone for helping.
Tyler Channel - / tylerseclectic
Eric W/ Abyss - abyss-headphones.com/
Abyss KZfaq Channel - / abyssheadphones
DMS Channel - / @dms3tv
Beginner Level Headphones
HD6XX - massdrop.7eer.net/MWEgq
HE400 SE - amzn.to/33IPQuM
SHP9600 - amzn.to/2SI2ecl
Intermediate Level Headphones -
Sundara - amzn.to/3ofQ5Y2
Dt1990 Pro - amzn.to/33HlOro
Focal Elex - massdrop.7eer.net/MWEgq
Arya - amzn.to/2SOKYlR
Advanced Level Headphones
AB1266 - amzn.to/2SQtohv
Sennheiser HE-1 - en-us.sennheiser.com/sennheis...
ZMF Verite - www.zmfheadphones.com/verite
LCD-24 - www.moon-audio.com/audeze-lcd...
TOP 3 FAVORITE OPEN BACK HEADPHONES
🥇 DIANA V2 - abyss-headphones.com/products...
🥈 Arya - amzn.to/3rEaFBu
🥉 DT1990Pro - amzn.to/31qJvmK
TOP 3 FAVORITE CLOSED BACK HEADPHONES
🥇 Sony Z1R - amzn.to/3cF6EWX
🥈 M1060C - amzn.to/39vDkQU
🥉 1More Triple Driver - amzn.to/2wGC2ni
TOP 3 FAVORITE BUDGET HEADPHONES
🥇 HD58X - massdrop.7eer.net/mmKDX
🥈 SHP 9500 - amzn.to/32ZQJ0S
🥉 K361 - amzn.to/2P1Adux
TOP 3 FAVORITE AMPLIFIERS & DACS
🥇 THX AAA Dual 788 DACAMP - amzn.to/3cHHTJC
🥈 THX 789 / 887 - amzn.to/2TwsvZg / massdrop.7eer.net/DmW0n
🥉 DX3 Pro - amzn.to/2wJGp0X
IEMS
🥇 Fir M5 - www.firaudio.com/store/m5...
🥈 ODIN - empireears.com/products/odin...
🥉(budget Option) - Tin T2 - amzn.to/2xeGvxT
SPEAKERS
🥇 SVS ULTRA Towers - amzn.to/3w9gbiR
🥈 Vanatoo T1E - amzn.to/3m3M73G
🥉 Micca RB42 - amzn.to/3rzjNqG
ACCESSORIES
🥇 Soundrise Pro Stands - amzn.to/3aCpb4i
🥈 IEM TIP Storage - amzn.to/331xuUN
🥉 Headphone Case - amzn.to/39xOlkF
My Filming Equipment
A Camera A7S3 - amzn.to/3sL0TyR
Lens Sigma 24-70mm - amzn.to/3m3iBLh
Probe Lens 24mm - amzn.to/3sxKq0x
B Camera GH5 - amzn.to/3m5gBCm
Lens Olympus 60mm Macro - amzn.to/31tLmap
Ronin SC - amzn.to/39zDLcG
GVM Slider - amzn.to/2PWZDam
These are my genuine recommendations in various categories. They are affiliated links that help pay for this KZfaq channel at no additional cost to you.
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@nzothemage2624 2 жыл бұрын
The best advice I can give to anyone starting this hobby: 1. Audiophiles exaggerate slightest changes 2. Be skeptical of those who overuse our terminology 3. There is no headphone that is the best at everything 4. Enjoy your time in budget & mid range budgets. Only go hi end once you’ve established your preferences 5. Diminishing returns is real after ~$500 and especially past ~$1500
@qupeter1224 2 жыл бұрын
let’s be honest, above 1.3k studio monitor speaker is starting to beat even best in class headphones for around the same price. there are only so much a headphone can do with the size of their driver
@kedduff1814 2 жыл бұрын
@@qupeter1224 True
@crazyforcs 2 жыл бұрын
What do you think is the "best" headphone for female vocals and rock music? I'm having a though time finding an upgrade from my HD 6XX.
@mattstechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
@@crazyforcs not a crazy knowledgeable person, but my guess is for the price range you really won’t find much better, but again it has SOOO much to do with personal opinion and style, regardless you do have a great headphone rn!
@tonamg53 2 жыл бұрын
@@qupeter1224 Seriously for me I can hear a lot more details and nuances with headphones. I can hear a lot more new things and even change my thoughts on some of the songs when I upgraded to high end headphones stuff. It made me go through and listen to my entire music library again to hear what I may have missed out on before. With speakers you need to have the proper placement and room treatment to get a proper sound, then you have to sit in the right position and you have to be courtesy of your neighbours and people living with you…. It just too much hassle for me…
@shoaibchangezi 3 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem of the Audiophiles, the cheaper headphones don't satisfy them, the expensive ones are out of their budget.
@gokzilla Жыл бұрын
and they must be ugly.
@BubbafromSapperton Жыл бұрын
YES! 🤗
@starchysgraveyardshift Жыл бұрын
@@gokzilla idk I think I’m pretty
@oPredicts_ Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily, a lot of iems and quit a few over ear headphones sound very good today.
@lazy_termite Жыл бұрын
@@starchysgraveyardshift you are not headphones tho
@damonreynolds6775 3 жыл бұрын
Audiophiles' idea of purgatory - any typical live concert Audiophiles' idea of hell - a faithful recording of that concert
@jekken333 3 жыл бұрын
This video will ruin a lot of bank accounts. 😂😂😂
@farawaythrower 3 жыл бұрын
Mine included.
@tranthien3932 3 жыл бұрын
mine did. Welp, time for more
@deminybs 3 жыл бұрын
This and fucktons of wagyu got my bank account super sad xD
@jSyndeoMusic 3 жыл бұрын
I’m hesitant on whether or not I should even watch it. 🙃
@tonamg53 3 жыл бұрын
My account was already ruined before watching this. Now, I’m ruining my accounts in the future 🥲
@ronaldwilson1424 3 жыл бұрын
I've been an audiophile for 47 years. In my opinion, Eric gave the most holistic, all encompassing and accurate answers I have ever heard come from one person on the subject in such a short period of time.
@Robert-iu2ou Жыл бұрын
As a newcomer to the hobby, i appreciate the confirmation, he sounded very knowledgable and properly succinct.
@axeldeeker5644 3 жыл бұрын
The interview was super interesting!
@hardrockSaurabh 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Abyss Headphones YT Channel as well they talk a lot more in depth about sound in General
@karthikvDivakaran 3 жыл бұрын
floppa do be an audiophile
@samarthbhat7889 3 жыл бұрын
the video quality and editing is top notch, looks professionally filmed and edited (atleast to the common eye) , highly underrated channel !
@RR-ok4wz 3 жыл бұрын
agreed. easily one of my favorite channels
@MattWeser 3 жыл бұрын
The audio quality was quite good too for some reason 🤔
@debsattam1 2 жыл бұрын
Underrated I don't think so we audiophile's are low in number .
@pepinocabron Жыл бұрын
Ok
@rossgoosen7269 3 жыл бұрын
Me, a long time audiophile: i n t e r e s t i n g
@JoshuaValour 3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@fionnbennett2093 3 жыл бұрын
Been an audiophile for 3 years and i was like hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
@muhammadazim8625 3 жыл бұрын
10 year audiophile im laughing xD
@okktok 3 жыл бұрын
If you never heard a HE-1, so you aren’t a true audiophile
@superawsomefabul0uspingas338 3 жыл бұрын
Will the LCD-24 rview ever happen?
@RamimAhmedTV 3 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Eric and you talk about this stuff for hours and hours and wouldn't get bored.
@techsyndrome3291 3 жыл бұрын
Me too , im so into this
@mattstechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Dude same!!
@salma7932 2 жыл бұрын
Took this right out of my mouth
@colors6692 Жыл бұрын
@@techsyndrome3291 Are you bored with it now!
@wescx 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and really enjoying it. I've been listening to the same pair of Sennheiser HD595s plugged straight into my computer for the last ~12 years. I've finally decided it's time for a real setup, so I'm having a ton of fun over-researching the decision.
@MrXperx 2 жыл бұрын
Most of the fun is in the researching.
@Troint 2 жыл бұрын
Did you come to a conclusion lol
@wescx Жыл бұрын
@@no.one.2 @Jason I started off small with an ifi hip dac and the hifiman 4XX. I really liked the 4XX but they were a bit uncomfortable and the band snapped after 6 months. Then I bought the Sennheiser 6xx because I knew they would never break. Then I bought a pair of DT770's because I wanted more low end and had a need for closed backs sometimes. Then I bought a pair of Hifiman Edition XS. Then I upgraded the hip dac to the ifi zen dac. Lots happened in a year, lol.
@DaPunkNdFunk 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most clear, straight forward, honest and interesting introduction to hi-fi here on KZfaq! Go Joshua! :D
@SteelyDanUnofficial 3 жыл бұрын
This should have been 100k special, very interesting video.
@bruhhurb8676 3 жыл бұрын
It’s honestly surprising that he still has less than a million subs.
@ThatGuy-rp1ly 3 жыл бұрын
This was so easy/enjoyable to watch, and for a 30 min video about stuff I've already heard, that says a lot about the quality of your stuff. Keep it up man.
@AJL713 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video, and really enjoyed the collaboration with DMS and Abyss. Just really cool overall :)
@Sir_Bini 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this is a must-watch video for anyone even slightly interested in audio. But it's also a great refresher to those who are chin-deep into the audiophile world to pull them back a bit and appreciate their world and equipment therein. Well-balanced content, well-put and overall amazingly well-made video. Never thought of myself as an audiophile but I found myself somewhere between Levels 2 and 3, at least from a technical knowledge perspective. Quite an interesting personal revelation, tbh.
@JoshuaValour 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the pizza.
@octagon_1211 3 жыл бұрын
...the price is how much $ ? :D
@konna200 3 жыл бұрын
I like this pizza very much but :D
@Charlitoz97 3 жыл бұрын
T H O R O U G H. Very f*ckyng nice ! Does this video mean we'll get a full review of the HE400SE soon?
@konna200 3 жыл бұрын
@@Charlitoz97 Maybe its the best all-arounder sub 300€ :D
@Hahnck750i 3 жыл бұрын
This is made me decide what to eat tomorrow. Thanks.
@kuanwang9107 3 жыл бұрын
We audiophiles need to put you and dankpods together Let dankpods lure the outsiders in and then you begin lecturing them 😂
@NewChiqueChloe 3 жыл бұрын
The algorithm has already linked them. I speak from experience
@amateuraudiophile9608 3 жыл бұрын
And I was thinking the same thing
@ghilmanfaza2273 3 жыл бұрын
I actually knew this channel from watching Dankpods. Dank really pulls me to audiophile while Josh taught me a lot
@De_La_Soto 3 жыл бұрын
The crossover we want AND need
@1337FoxTrot 3 жыл бұрын
This was actually how it happened for me. Never an audiophile, but after watching Dankpods for a week I am starting to learn a lot from these two channels.
@XimGama 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Eric for full PR representation, he just have the "know how" and talk skills. Thanks for this Joshua.
@YesIAmDavid Жыл бұрын
I hate being termed an “audiophile” by friends and family but: This video is great, really informative and chill. My biggest advice: slowly build up your audio, don’t go around spending 500 dollars immediately because you heard a pair is good. Also don’t mess around with DACs at the start, and don’t buy an amp unless you really need to, up to about 80ohms and in most cases, any laptop could run the headphones well.
@Edwinvangent 3 жыл бұрын
one of your very best video's of the last few years, very informative, complete, focused, and recognizable for the ongoing beginner. way the go !
@AJL713 3 жыл бұрын
Can we give some props to Tyler. Between him and Josh they make amazing looking videos
@duppy666. 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! Especially the interview with Eric. 👍
@timgrewe9644 3 жыл бұрын
Your production quality blows me away with every video. Absolutely insane that you’re still under 100k!
@chriskhoury2879 3 жыл бұрын
Bro thank you so much for putting this video together. The way you explain things really takes the user on a journey and allows them to enjoy great audio much faster!
@swchew3344 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this vid! This is a godsend for anyone getting into audio. Wish there was someone to guide me like this when I was beginning my journey haha. Appreciate it!
@eruilluvitar 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! This kind of content is oddly sparse in the audio space and would have been super helpful earlier on in my audiophile journey.
@ThatGuy-rp1ly 3 жыл бұрын
Haha that shoutout to DMS in the credits cracked me up. Wish I could like this video twice
@SoundSpectrum 3 жыл бұрын
this is one your best videos to date. the content is great. but the way you filmed this in different locations and had the special guest chime in. wow! keep up the great work, really enjoy the laid back personality. you're the "peter mckinnon" of the headphone world.
@70sroomreviews14 2 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best headphone videos I have ever seen. Much appreciated your explanation on the different types of headphones and how much detail of sound relates to the price.
@yariban9735 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Favorite line LOL: "Idk what he does, but thanks"
@Kayose 3 жыл бұрын
The little end card about DMS is like giving him the bird but also saying “love you tho”. ❤️❤️
@sephondranzer 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, Josh! I don’t really care about nice shots and production quality *that* much, but you jammed this video with so much useful information while still being quick to the point. Thank you!
@gilbertcolon4961 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great video! Really enjoyed the conversation with Eric. Well done!
@topspin4hand 3 жыл бұрын
Josh! Great video. An amazing intro for those starting out. One thing that might be important to note is that planar magnetic headphones require a ton of power too, despite their low impedance. It's just that need more current rather than the greater voltage that dynamic headphones require.
@austin.t5557 3 жыл бұрын
Eric was 100% spot on with his opening statement. As a IT professional, like most my co-workers had all been audiofile guys and they baked me into the AF oven. I think its honestly about learning what kind of sound your looking for from a headphone first before "claiming" the best. I now have about 18 sets. Some of my tops are HD600, HD598cs, M1060, VM 100CM, HarmonicDyne Zeus. Right now my fav....is so funny Koss KPH30iCL with the Grado pads......like a WTF probably the most comfy headphones on the planet. The Headphones next on my list to purchase MDR-Z1R and TH900..... After trying so many headphones ( this is just the list of top headphones I own and want, I have tried many more ) I know what sound I like out of headphones and what sounds don't interest me. So when presented "the best" headphones I under stand audio quality is very subjective and its not your job to convince others how they hear is wrong its just different. Great video! will pass this around for sure.
@taidee 3 жыл бұрын
Great collaboration you’ve pulled on this one Josh (I also watch ABYSSHeadphones channel and DMS’s own channel besides his ABYSS work), I really like these kind of advice videos because life is expensive out there. So it’s great to get a direction on where people might want to start. Basically this video’s informative and quality level is platinum.
@Narduath 3 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking of getting into audiophile headphones for a while and your review of the HE400i actually influenced me to get a HE400se. Glad to see you recommending them for beginners haha. Great video with top notch editing, as always
@allain-jonnxumayo6261 3 жыл бұрын
I needed this, thank you.
@nickpelayo3172 3 жыл бұрын
i like how the abyss rep really dodges the question about other headphones they like.
@robinkleinsteuber5217 20 сағат бұрын
... and hopefully, you didn't expect an answer? Of course, he couldn't if he wants to keep his job. 😮
@barnabyzelman Жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping out us audio enthusiasts. As an expat living far from any hi-fi retail outlets I absolutely rely upon quality and intelligible product and systems reviews. Thanks for having Abyss on, just found my end-game headphones!
@demonicpowerz4782 2 жыл бұрын
This is actually one of the coolest videos i’ve seen, like ever. From the theme and sound of the transitions, to the very accessible information, everthing was perfect. I am a huge petrolhead, to the point i could cry seeing (and hearing, heh) some (many) of my dream cars, but in the end they are just cars. It is quite projectable to the audio world, because music can be emotionally very moving, especially hearing it in its purest form. In the end we are all just trying to apprechiate the beauty of music and forget all the gear. Also the filming was excellent in your video! Maybe i should get into filming aswell.. Thank you!
@sihwanchang3062 3 жыл бұрын
Level 1 0:43 Level 2 5:00 Level 3 16:24
@mproyuclan 3 жыл бұрын
Really excellent intro. You covered so much in such a clear and fun way!!!
@derrickcrocker4265 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos to help me with headphones I've seen so far. Thanks!
@motoko9176 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking. Someone who explains the terminology in a clear and concise way. Thank you!
@OkieDokieSmokie 2 жыл бұрын
I love the delivery on "the price is ____" He sounds so matter of fact about it that I just know my wallet is imploding.
@AndGuz16 2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 ^ this
@RafaelHEscobar 3 жыл бұрын
*Thanks for the video!* It reminds me about how I began my Hi-Fi journey by using cheap headphones that were pluged 90% of the times to my phone or laptop. Then I got bored of those because of their poor quality and decided to buy a pair of the cheapest Sennheiser that I could find (HD 206), and a year and half later I got another pair also from Sennheiser; this time were the HD 559 with open back that I'm keeping for at least 5 years after trying products from Grado, Harman/Kardon, Marshall, Sony and Bowers & Wilkins. After that period of time we'll see what comes next... It amazes me how incredible the sound experience became after getting the HD559, that in the beginning I had to put them off to hear if my speakers were active, and now I'm more than conscious about why _(if you love good sound and music)_ should invest in quality instead of quantity.
@cameraman540 9 ай бұрын
Great video and Eric is a great guest speaker, so engaging and entertaining.
@n_INTJ_a 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Joshua, thanks a lot for this. One of the best informational videos on the internet, haha.
@JogieGlenMait16 3 жыл бұрын
Been a subscriber on the Abyss' KZfaq channel. They talk some high level stuff that you can't get elsewhere.
@ulqi 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, you just have to look for it.
@colingordon0986 Жыл бұрын
Yeah if you wanna pay $3,000 to 5,000 for a pair of headphones
@Pplwithnoname 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. There has been many audiophile videos that i wanted to share with close friends but was afraid they wouldnt understand. This is a great bridge to the average music listener.
@Vfulncchl 3 жыл бұрын
That Abyss guy was great!! Really knowledgeable, really precise wording, very enjoyable and interesting to listen to
@Ice707Cold Жыл бұрын
You had me at the ‘Pizza Factor” line, I said thats it I gotta push the like button. Your remarkable effort to explain all details big and small about headphones in such simplified ways (pizza factor as an example) to very basic consumer like myself is a gift from God So the least I could say is “thank you” for all the effort and time spent on this video
@Icy233 3 жыл бұрын
Very well put together video Josh! Was a pretty interesting watch even for non-beginner audiophiles. I'd be happy if you could put together a similar video for level 1-3 DACs, AMPs, and combos of both! I feel like that's a more difficult topic to get into for new people once they go past the headphone selection.
@mobydickhead1 2 жыл бұрын
My dad finally gave me his vintage mint 1988 kenwood stack setup that I've always wanted. He gave me a Sennheiser headphone set along with it. At first I just assumed he ordered them for 15$ from a grandpa magazine but once I put them on and tried them out I knew they weren't junk and actually were quality headphones. Now I'm over here getting educated on audiophile.
@bzyboy9639 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of your best, very ambitious yet very thought out and appropriate
@odzinski 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video. I would like to see more of Eric in the future.
@zethiel 3 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to the IEM version of this :P
@abc123s100 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you DMS, for whatever it is that you do
@DieterKoert 3 жыл бұрын
Is this a running joke for some time now? NO ONE being able to say what DMS does exactly...
@DMS3TV 3 жыл бұрын
@@DieterKoert honestly I don't even know what I do at this point.
@shahmirkhan5373 3 жыл бұрын
@@DMS3TV Thank you Z Reviews, for whatever it is that you do
@brrryan2908 2 ай бұрын
Great video on the real-world basics of choosing a satisfying product that checks-most-of-the-boxes for the listener!
@tonypine 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, and interview with Eric, thanks for the content
@Andrew-zx9wx 3 жыл бұрын
This dude has me hooked on audio gear now. Dang my wife’s gonna hate me.
@simontowning188 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, Just wanted to say how informative your videos are. I am happy with my current setup and am not looking to upgrade (Atom Stack, Focal Elegia's, HD560S's). That said, I still find myself drawn to your videos because of the way you present the chosen information. Thanks for the time you put into every one of your videos ;-)
@ArrantOde 3 жыл бұрын
This deserves more views, man. Excellent video.
@Mistermicer 3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea whether this has been said before me. However, I really enjoy the transitions and the audio behind them, really sells the transition well. For example, going from level 1 headphones to 2. Amazing!
@jackiegu5622 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I have always wondered if there is any difference between an audio interface and DAC/amp. I know that the audio interface definitely does the job of an DAC, but what about amplification? My apogee duet seems to easily drive my 250ohm Beyerdynamic. According to my Major requirement, I will need to buy an even better one in the future which makes me wonder if there is a need for me to buy amps and DACs that's specifically for "hifi"
@chriscowolfmann 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Eric from ABYSS on this one! If you haven't already, check out their channel. Super in-depth discussions about all things audio. And some not (see refrigerator review)
@AzzurroWolf 3 жыл бұрын
Joshua, this content is excellent. From someone who has always dabbled in the "audiophile" life, I find this incredibly helpful as I've never really known where to start properly. Thank you but damn you for re-igniting an expensive hobby :)
@fritzlool 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Josh, and as always superb editing & presentation! 10/10
@fritzlool 2 жыл бұрын
***READ THIS JOSH*** The patreon link in your Social Media section isn't working dude :) if you have fixed please ignore me
@matthewhilty4209 3 жыл бұрын
I can see why Josh did not mention the Modhouse Argon. It has attributes of all 3 categories and even confuses me an intermediate user. I have "better" headphones but the Argon still stands strong in my listening rotation.
@siddeshsarma3265 3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the most comprehensive and detailed explanation without BS and needless 'product pushing'. Really appreciate the effort to put all this together. As a beginner and head-fi lurker I have known the basics but for the first time I have seen it being put so succinctly and simply, yet in a way that's not watered down TOO much. Great balance. Love your style. I have a quick quick query. I have been eyeing the Elex for over a year now, and this video just convinced me to go for it. Wanted to know which bluetooth enabled Dac Amp would you recommend for it? So far it's between: 1. ifi Neo DSD 2. Topping DX7 pro (I can use the extra headphone output there matching what's provided with the Elex - but no MQA). Will the high output impedance that some people mention, adversely affect the Elex? IS missing out on MQA That bad? 3. ifi xDSD (everything about this sounds great, except lack of balanced output?) @joshua Please do help me out. Am i missing something in my research? Or will any of these be just perfectly fine? I'm definitely sure I want bluetooth and a combo, not separate dac / amp. Thanks in advance for your help!
@adrianflo6481 2 жыл бұрын
I dont think ive seen a single youtube video pushing products from any audiophile. I find most of them to be generally down to earth critiques the other hand, completely different story.
@mikekierstead1358 3 жыл бұрын
I saw this video length/title in my recommendations and I thought there is no way the content/production could be that good I was very wrong this is excellent content I can recommend to others.
@Dibromatic 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these basics videos!
@groundedgameplayx 3 жыл бұрын
I really love Audio Technica headphones for the price. AD900X (my fav low-impedance open-back neutral reference, also amazing for gaming), MSR7, M50X-BT (excellent wireless headphones I bring with me anywhere I don't want to take the aforementioned models) are all incredible, especially for the value. My dream headphones would be the ADX5000, I'm still not sure I could ever bring myself to spend two grand on headphones, but if so then I'd buy those.
@jeremyquiros5483 3 жыл бұрын
I would've laughed if Eric recommended an Abyss headphone for a beginner's first set 😂
@peell4713 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, love the attention to detail and thoroughness
@ismael5310 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest video of your channel !!! So informative
@innerworth 2 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see the hi-fi audio market developing again after 20 years of putting up with crappy sources like mp3 and the gear around it.
@ShortThrowShifting 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the audiophile hobby myself, but I've owned almost 10 different headsets ranging from $100 to over $300. The single *biggest* lesson I've learned is that a $300 gaming headset is nowhere near the same as $300 headphones. The switch from closed to open was also a massive difference. I recently switched from the Logitech G Pro X to Audio Technicia ATH-ADG1X paired to a SoundblasterX G6. I've spent the last few months re-experiencing games and music and the difference in soundstage, detail and cleanliness is insane. I've got the Phillips X2HR/00 on order now and I'm really excited to hear the difference between my current AT's and the Phillips. Overall, my gaming and listening experience has completely changed in general and I'm hooked. It's definitely an experience that needs to be heard to be believed.
@ThunderDraws 2 жыл бұрын
how did you like the x2hr? mine are arriving tomorrow
@ShortThrowShifting 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThunderDraws They're absolutely my favorite headphones I've ever had. I paired mine with a set of Elite Velour replacement earpads from Dekoni and it really set them off!
@noabinnendijk361 2 жыл бұрын
I picked up studio headphones I had lying around since I got them as a gift, never used them before because I thought for some reason they'd be worse than my current headphones--and it *completely* changed my listening experience. I've been freaking out about music for the past few months. I want more of this
@stuartkennedy4202 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video with lots of tips and great information. Big thanks to Eric so knowledgable.
@JanKis2012 3 жыл бұрын
I like this video, very informative and knowledgeable. Love the bloopers too
@coke2679 2 жыл бұрын
For me comfort has turned out to be the most important factor when choosing a headphone. I use them for 4-10h a day and would take a comfortable but bad sounding headphone over a good, uncomfortable one in a heartbeat.
@gokzilla Жыл бұрын
exactly. Iam 46 the the most important factor is for me the comfort and than the Sound Quality.
@OhWanya Жыл бұрын
What would you propose that can tcheck both boxes???
@objectaa 10 ай бұрын
I'd say X2HR, maybe they are heavier but the comfort is awesome@@OhWanya
@OhWanya 10 ай бұрын
@@objectaa !!! Thanks for an answer! I’ll look into it, by the time you answer I bought some senheiser and I was scared to use them outside lol! I don’t have a dac , my laptop being Apple was made with high ohms in mind but not my phones! The Philips might solve my issue!
@yegorgagarinov9721 3 жыл бұрын
Your video making skills reaching insane level. So precise audio transitions with visuals always hit a spot. p.s. this summer will have exact your Arya setup. Thanks for all your work.
@soyanchd5439 3 жыл бұрын
Damn, the Level transition sound is insane, my Anger q30 just. went crazy!
@katawonga 3 жыл бұрын
Such an excellent video with so much helpful information. Thanks Josh. You rock.
@davidjohn_va 3 жыл бұрын
I have the SHP9500, should've waited around a little longer for the 600's, but still..I think the 500's do deserve a spot on the list of beginner headphones.
@Syahburei Жыл бұрын
First time diving into headphones, are the SHP9500 good?
@davidjohn_va Жыл бұрын
@@Syahburei yeah they're great! 3 years no issues. Although, if you have big ears like mine. I'd suggest replacing the thin stock pads for some cheap thick third party pads. Replacing them is as easy has snapping the stock ones off and snapping the new ones on.
@amargnwalkr 3 жыл бұрын
In the context of that last question to Eric, you should have asked him about those $2000 cables.
@texashoosier34 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of this. I began my HiFi headphone journey 6ish years ago and I wish I had this resource back when I began. It would have saved me SO much time spent on researching.
@adamblakesowder 2 жыл бұрын
The best video I've ever watched on audio . Well done.
@carlweeks2399 3 жыл бұрын
I got my friends hd 600s because they weren’t “Bassy” enough Brand new, nothing wrong with them And that’s how I got into the audiophile hobby
@lukeprenelle332 3 жыл бұрын
Hur dur six hunjos
@jimbo-tq1rr 3 жыл бұрын
@@lukeprenelle332 head-p-hone-es
@metroplexprime9901 3 жыл бұрын
@@lukeprenelle332 From ol' mate senny
@rene837 3 жыл бұрын
Loss for your friend I'd say. Even though HD600 sub bass is quite bad, mid bass however is very present.
@fabiokelm 3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the K361 wasn't in Level 1, as a closed-back option. Actually, no closed backs here seems kind of a problem. That said, I like the idea overall. I agree with a lot of the points and think this seems a good beginners guide.
@adrianflo6481 2 жыл бұрын
For beginners its much better to take the risk of getting a pair of open backs. It in my opinion a much better representation of what real headphones can do for music. Then you can start to finetune your sound and use case. But every audiophile own open headphones for a reason.
@cillianhenry677 3 жыл бұрын
Best guide of that type I have encountered :) thanks !
@davidgoncalvesalvarez 3 жыл бұрын
I love these kind of videos, the important information well organized and only the important information. And for me, a stranger to this topic it’s been really informative and I’ll keep this video for the future, thank you and god job. I’m subscribing and I’ll watch more videos.
@Gleyveon 3 жыл бұрын
So I got a budget of about $80-$140 and plan on using the headphone primarily for Gaming and Listening music. I plan on using it for at least 6 hour sessions, so it has to be quite comfortable. I'm currently looking at the Philips SHP9600, because open back sounds quite appealing from what I've read.
@nqxo9829 3 жыл бұрын
I want to try some superluxes, my latest headphones were noga, imagine
@darknightmike10yearsago 2 жыл бұрын
I own Phillips SHP 9600 headphones. I would say go for the SHP 9500 because it is much better value and has a more balanced sound signature, unless you prefer more bass.
@jaydenwang3896 2 жыл бұрын
Josh: "Cause its usually a lot of companies sucking their own" me: finish your sentence please.
@1TheRaven 2 жыл бұрын
man, I've been binging on the audio side of youtube and I finally came across a video that really knows their stuff. Cheers!
@edenconnell4322 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video ..... I'm starting my journey in Audiophile Headphones and this has helped so much :) Keep up the great work !!
@MusicLover-01 3 жыл бұрын
That bloke Eric from Abyss is a genius.
@hahagager 3 жыл бұрын
Idk what dms does but thanks lmao
@eruilluvitar 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!! Thanks so much for always putting out such high quality, super useful content!
@fritolaid6805 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I spend a lot of time on reddits audiophile subreddit and this helped introduce me to some solid basics in selecting quality headphones.
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