The Best Budget Speaker Isn't a Speaker - The Schiit Lokius Review

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@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

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@leftylang3798 Жыл бұрын

How would I hook this up to my Denon PMA-60NE?

@LeggoMyLamb 2 жыл бұрын

Have to admit there has always been something oddly satisfying about using physical sliders/dials to manipulate frequency response as opposed to using software.

@jb678901 Жыл бұрын

Which is why I really like my vintage (mostly 1970's era) receiver collection. When I could buy them locally, in excellent condition, and typically in the range of $100-200...this was a fantastic deal. At my desk I have two [(Yamaha CR420 (1975) and a Nakamichi SR-2E (1985)] that power my bookshelf speakers or headphone/cabled IEMs. For the music source, I am using my PC and converting to analog via FiiO BTA30Pro ($125) in DAC mode. The Nakamichi SR-2E uses a Nelson Pass designed amp. Fantastic...the unit is fully operational (recapped) and cost me $110. PLENTY of power for my use case.

@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 2 жыл бұрын

Over forty years of buying hifi, I've come to the conclusion that two pieces of equipment have transformed my listening experience (mostly analogue - RECORDS, DAMMIT). They are (1) a vacuum record cleaning machine, and (2) the Schiit Lokius. They provide binge-listening heaven.

@T_Burd_75 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like an audiophile who knows his Schiit. 😉 On another note, I still have my Optimus 10-band equalizer from 1997.

@francescotenti193 2 жыл бұрын

I still have an MXR 114 10-band equalizer from around 1980 or so and still in excellent conditions and looks great!

@robineur 2 жыл бұрын

An additional use for equalizers that I appreciate is for adjusting the sound when watching so many videos on KZfaq since so many of them suffer from poor microphone technique...

@zodd3262 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat as you man

@705johnnyboy 2 жыл бұрын

The difference shows people a difference in different videos ,different sound quality is everywhere not just on youtube but infinitely everywhere else ,if everything was equalized the same way to suit the listeners ,hifi stops at this point and just becomes comfortable audio ,our systems are supposed to just recreate the original nothing more or less ,a good hifi system will show the differences warts and all ,hifi means high fidelity ,if you need an equalized sound why by a hifi system in the first place ,its already done where its recorded or not done at all ,that difference is hifi ...

@705johnnyboy 2 жыл бұрын

i forgot to mention schitt rocks for affordable hifi ,i use it for high fidelity

@Nick_2i 2 жыл бұрын

@@705johnnyboy 99% of systems are not "supposed to reproduce the original audio and nothing more" Everyone has preferences and it's absurd to claim that your preferences are the preferences that everyone should have.

@705johnnyboy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nick_2i thanks nick ,if i expect everyone to agree with what i rant on about at 3.40am lol ,that would so sad indeed ,boring in fact and pointless ,hifi in differences of opinion drives all of us to talk and brightens the darkness we all try to avoid ...and cheaper lol..,

@Phil_f8andbethere 2 жыл бұрын

Bought one a couple of months back, got it running through my tape loop on my amp, so can easily switch it in and out and get instant comparison of its effect. It's superbly subtle and well made. I use it mainly when listening to digital sources and the mix is a bit hot and want to tame the treble down a bit. Also when listening at lower volume you can tweak it to give the music a little more presence. Well worth the money.

@jayf3562 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my lokius for 2 reasons: 1. It serves as a input selector switch. I bought both the lokius and the bifrost 2 together (same footprint, so stacks nicely). I feed the bifrost into the lokius via balanced cable and my phono preamp via RCA and the output is just RCA to my integrated. So now the switch at the front of the lokius can select between my turntable and dac. Pretty cool I think, especially if you have an old amp with maybe just one Aux input. 2. The bypass switch is great! Depending on if I'm listening to vinyl or digital, good recording or not so good; I may or may not need EQ. What's great about the lokius is with a flick of a switch I can apply a smiley face if needed ;)

@bryanherr1093 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing with my Lokius using it as a switch between the balanced and RCA inputs. Love it.

@Mike_Jones68 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea...contemplating to get one of these. Just found it actually as I remember when the Loki+ was announced but missed this announcement. Seems good i held off a bit for this guy

@alouisschafer7212 2 жыл бұрын

EQs are the best invention ever. Always use them to tune headphones more to my liking. The only pair where I just leave it untouched are my AKG K702.

@gokhanersan8561 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Loki. It is now the most precious element in my system. Corrects biases in speakers, amps, and most importantly, source recordings. 60s were treble harsh; 70s muffled, 80s lacked mids, 90s, 2000s had boomy bass. Amps and speakers are factory set to reflect the designer’s choices. The eq. serves as the “balancing” act.

@CuttoothsRoom 2 жыл бұрын

I have a black Lokius just like yours and love it. I'm very tactile so it's much more satisfying turning knobs vs moving sliders with a mouse.

@daniannaci3258 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. You talked me into it. I bought a Lokius. Thank you Schiit for finally making what forever has needed to be made. Wasn’t hard. But since YOU brought up Hi-Fi as seen in movies, let me continue: “Unfaithfully Yours”, a 1948 Preston Sturges movie starring Rex Harrison as a symphony orchestra conductor wherein he uses a “high fidelity” disc recorder for some hi-jinks. In 1960’s “High Times” Fabian brings into his new college dorm room he shares with Bing Crosby (!) an awesome hi-fi system. And who can forget the rack of Adcom Doogy Houser had in his bedroom. Martin-Logan electrostatic Monoliths dominated Dan Hedaya’s home in “First Wives Club”. Quick! Look! And see Martin-Logan Aerius ’stats being carried out of the dorm at the beginning of the Breckin Meyer/Seann William Scott cinema classic “Road Trip”. And of course, Joey and Chandler too sported a pair of M-L Aerius for years in their apartment on “Friends” but never turned the darn things on. Did I miss anything?

@sonnyhenriksen9398 2 жыл бұрын

Bought the Bellari EQ 570, after your review of that and the Loki. Schiit were sold out in Europe..I'm doing exactly the same, turning the 2K down a bit, and raising the 60Hz slightly. Loving it! Keep up the good work👌

@TheIpadfanatic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Appreciate the Schiit LOVE! I have a Bifrost 2 and I run the balanced end to my Jotunheim 2 and single ended to my Valhalla 2. Although I use Roon for playback, I prefer to EQ my headphones with the Lokius because applying EQ in Roon prevents me from getting bit perfect playback. Takes a minute to adjust settings and the quick bypass makes it easy. Well done.

@odwatchguy 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this review, Randy. I love my Loki and I think the Lokius with the additional bands makes sense for shaping the sound. I miss the lights that EQ's had in the 90's.

@willmac5642 2 жыл бұрын

Add LSD

@Craftymang 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, man. I learned AND laughed :) Good Schiit.

@barnabyzelman Жыл бұрын

Wow, just discovered your channel. Loved this first review (for me). Definitely subscribing!

@letsgobrandon6545 2 жыл бұрын

Good timing, chief. Mine arrives tomorrow.

@sidesup8286 2 жыл бұрын

I think getting the Schitt equalizer device or something of its sort would be worth many times its modest price in the fun education it would provide concerning frequencies and how just a little boost or cut here and there can mean the difference between instrument timbres sounding truly genuine or not. Between your bass sounding generous or not. Midrange and highs too. Hearing just what frequencies are involved and their effect on the sound. You also will learn a lot about your room and equipment's deficiencies and where they lie. Hard core Audiophiles like their signal path to be as short and simple as possible. Putting something extra in the chain and its possible subtracting from the sound quality has to be weighed against what it does for the sound quality in a positive way. No way of guessing. A trial is needed. An extra device like this (and the extra interconnect needed) decreases transparency. If you have a great extra set of audiophile interconnects the degree that the transparency is lessened might be minimal and certainly less than someone using cables that are an afterthought. In fact a lessening of transparency in this case might be more due to the extra set of cables needed. I think that this would undoubtedly be just the thing a lot of people need to fine tune their system. Especially people with an extra set of great cables. Or maybe even the other people. Buying something that really makes your sound click and come together tonally, is a really good idea, if this is what it will do it for your system. As far as reel to reel equipment, how many uninformed people out there think that their turntable or CD players sound 1/3 as good as a great real to reel deck? One of the 2 major U.S. Audiophile magazines did a listening test between a reel tape of The Beatles Sgt. Peppers vs.the expensive Mobile Fidelity UHQR LP. All members of the listening panel agreed that the reel deck trounced it for sound. The turntable used was an edge of the art over $100,000 Walker Proscenium. Think you got got a turntable that sounds 1/3 that good? If you do it still loses. Do the math.

@squallywally 2 жыл бұрын

I still use an 80s eq on my vintage setup. Technics SH-8055. That glorious spectrum analyzer is mesmerizing. Because of that I have been looking hard at the RME DAC. Those moving bars add a lot to the quality of the listening enjoyment for me. 😁

@bbarten 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! I had the Technics and have the RME. lol

@moonytheloony6516 2 жыл бұрын

Being from the 80’s I love EQ’s. I also love the spectrum analyzer display to get those lines jumping up and down. Something about the display was pure visual magic to me. My hell-stomper Kenwood rack system from 30 years ago had it with a vengeance that only me & the Ghost Rider could truly appreciate back then. My gods that thing was powerful…I miss it. I’m very happy that Schiit has made an EQ. I’d consider getting this particular EQ if it had that spectrum display, sadly it does not, so I’ll stick with my vintage Pioneer EQ from the early 80’s with that awesome spectrum display, but that’s just me… Great video Randy!

@MichaelKch007 7 ай бұрын

Struck quite a few heads…and added eq flex now that’s a win. It’s all about moderation and flexibility options. Awesome review. Thank you 😊

@knobbshots 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, been eyeballing this myself, if only I had unlimited resources, lol. I did have that Realistic EQ in the vid at the beginning. Had a pretty sweet system for a high school kid, my buddies and I would sit in my room and play DJ, loved clicking the bypass button back and forth to hear the difference. Thanks again

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

Love the old school EQ's. It's so funny how heavy handed they were though. If I breathe on the EQ it changes the sound significantly

@lokerola 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the basic Loki+ and love it. Schiit makes great stuff. I've got it in between my preamp and amp.

@blipco5 2 жыл бұрын

You left out the FM tuner. I have two. 👍

@ben23a31 2 жыл бұрын

Aaah that's what you were talking about ! I remember my ADC equalizer back in the days. Had to connect it to the tape monitor loop (remember those lol). Thx Randy 👍🏽

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

yeah. the old tape loop trick

@markgonzalez2927 2 жыл бұрын

I use this EQ with my Magnepan LRS, Schiit Freya+ and Emotiva Basx A-300. It's an amazing combo.

@kennethoransky4881 2 жыл бұрын

I use eq to compensate for hearing loss.

@FloodedWithGems 2 жыл бұрын

great unit. use mine for tweaking headphones but mainly for vinyl. a simple EQ like this has helped with some poor pressings

@cwbeas 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your full video on the Monolith m1070s. They're my xmas present. :D

@HHLakers 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be getting one of these for sure shortly.

@quikspecv4d 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Loki. I leave it off most of the time but it’s nice to have options when you have a record or recording that has issues.

@matthewhilty4209 2 жыл бұрын

Rocktopus and Rocktisquid are pretty neat. The sound effects are the cherry on top.

@madmaori1 Жыл бұрын

I have recently added the lokius to my system as i am using 2 x sabaj A8 mono blocks with a topping pre 90 and topping d90 and this i agree with you helps with the class d amps

@greenbeginner9221 2 жыл бұрын

Remember Mark Levinson's Cello Palette? It was around back in the early '90s. 6 bands. $6,500. They were breaking a lot of ground back in those days. Now we're the benefactors of all that R&D and even budget components have awesome sound.

@RedSinter 2 жыл бұрын

I'M WITH U Bro!!! Back in the Day... In MY Opinion Audio Control, I think it was Mod. #101, WAS the Schitt, get it lol... And I just offed the 2 units I recently bought that Unit (A) has a defunct site so no joy with its supposed Eq. Software and Unit (B) was oddly unable to do same though the site worked to a point, it too would not download the manual or Eq Software. So I'm off to Helm Onxy and eventually this unit for CD play back etc.

@megazine 2 жыл бұрын

I use my Apple TV for streaming music. I love seeing the lyrics and cover art on the big screen. So this is perfect for me. I currently own the Mobius and Magnius. This last price will looks sick next to the Series X and PS5. Also this will be great for bright video games which will allow me to turn down the treble. I hope I like it. Nice video.

@Pseudo_Boethius 2 жыл бұрын

We need someone to just bring back all the AWESOME audio stuff we had back in the 80's, especially equalizers! I do agree that they can make a huge difference with headphones. And the headphone brand that seems to love EQ more than any other in my experience: GRADO. You can really make those things sound GREAT with EQ. Thank you Schiit for bringing back something that should have never went away. But the $180 price tag for the Loki is too high: make it $99. Great review Mr. Randy!

@ramondelgado6778 Жыл бұрын

The Loki is $99 right now on their website within the "closeout" section.

@tomdavis6371 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I saw a Harman/Kardon EQ-8 ! LOL It was a terrific EQ, had one myself! I'm actually considering adding a Lokius.

@sirsuse 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, A few years back I bought a DBX 231 equalizer because it was on sale at a great price. I live music but certain piano notes really get annoying to my ears. That eq was able to fix this issue for me. Plus I live that I can adjust for room acoustics. Thirty-one bands gives me a lot of tweakability.

@R3s1d3ntAl13n Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy. Great video as always. Will the Lokius work with an all in one like the Fiio k9 pro or Hifiman EF400 in the scenario where you use both the amp and DAC within the All in Ones?

@s.daniel9224 Жыл бұрын

I had the Loki. But, i felt my speakers should be performing better, more engaged, more dynamic. I got the Lokius in today. Wow! Wow! I didn’t think that another equalizer from the same cop would produce that much difference. Did I say wow! I too, enjoy the eq ‘curve’ of highs and lows. It’s helping my Gjallarhorn produce results I was thinking it may not have. It’s definitely helping my Q Acoustic 3050’s come alive, because I was almost going to make them the 3rd or 4th system speakers. Now, there back up front. So, this upgrade is the best upgrade I’ve made. Thanks randy!

@jimkata77 2 жыл бұрын

I have that same Realistic EQ, I bought it from my dad when he updated to an Optimus EQ which I inherited when he passed.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry he passed but that will be something that you can hold onto and always think of him when you use it. Very cool

@gtric1466 2 жыл бұрын

imho most of that 2k brightness which tires my ears as well is from the crossover. after several different speakers once I switched to ZU DW's that all went away. now I'm at peace enjoying my tunes once again. Which they never did away with the tape loop had a Soundcraftsman EQ back in the 80's Loved it.

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

I just use equaliser APO and peace. More variable than a regular graphic and you can easily save and switch profiles :) For portable use I'd probably get a Qudelix so I can use the same profiles on the go. If you use non PC equipment I guess a mini DSP would work well. Or, find a 32 band graphic :)

@JukeboxAlley 2 жыл бұрын

Is it that much better than the loki though for the money? I gotta have one or the other, which one is the best bang for the buck is the question.

@roev5296 2 жыл бұрын

Hi randy. You know how audilab 6000a doesn't have a tone control .. will buying this solve that issue ??? Is audiolab not having tone control an serious issue. As am confused between pm7000n or audiolab6000a play

@BatteryAz1z 2 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this one, been eyeing the Lokius for a few weeks but can't find it anywhere in stock in europe unfortunately.

@backrack01 2 жыл бұрын

So if I had active speakers, the schiit freya +, bluesound node 3 and a external dac...where would the loki go between?

@rome8180 Жыл бұрын

Is there any way to connect something like this with an integrated amplifier? Everything I can find says I have run a kind of loop from the preamp output of my integrated amplifier to the input of the EQ and back into the preamp input of the amplifier. However, I don't have a preamp input and output on my integrated amplifier. And from what I can tell most integrated amplifiers in my price range don't have preamp input/output either. Plus, I don't want to buy another amplifier just to make use of this. Am I better off just buying a stereo receiver with a built-in EQ? My integrated amp does have an EQ, but it only has two bands. And they're just bass and treble. I want to control the midrange because my speakers are too scooped sounding.

@dougg1075 2 жыл бұрын

On my list of things I’m gonna get.

@VinylLS. 2 жыл бұрын

Where have you ordered the Lokius? If I have a look at the online shop of Schiit it is not available. 6-8 weeks for shipment. So I bought the Loki Mini+. I love EQs and I want hardware :-)

@tablameister 2 жыл бұрын

Even if you have good components and speakers, every room is different and the room characteristics greatly affect the sound. EQ is useful to compensate for these room characteristics. Having only 6 fixed bands though does not provide a lot of control - I would prefer a parametric EQ where you can dial in the specific frequency, width (variable Q), and amount. Alternately, a graphic EQ with 16 (or preferrably 32) bands works (e.g., Behringer Ultragraph).

@drdelewded 2 жыл бұрын

A graphic is better than a parametric for setting a room. Parametrics are great for surgical cut/boost.. though thats more for mixing than room, unless your room is really bad.. but then some treatment will serve better.

@drdelewded 2 жыл бұрын

Unless youre talking about a multiband parametric like a GML or Sonnox.. $$$$$$

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

@@drdelewded you can use mini DSP, or if on a PC the free equaliser APO. Plus you can do shelf filters with them. And they can function as a regular graphic EQ of that's something you want to use. With selectable frequencies :)

@drdelewded 2 жыл бұрын

@@RennieAsh I dunno if I can use a mini DSP for my system as its a recording studio. The audio gets routed out my DAW directly to an interface. So a plugin like Sonarworks is my best bet for that. (In DAW I can put any number of EQs into the monitor output but without proper room analysis making my own monitoring more pleasant is actually a detriment, I need the mix of the audio to sound as to source as possible so itll translate as accurately as possible. Also why I use multiple sources of monitoring, and monitor emulation.

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

@@drdelewded I guess the mini DSP would go between interface and monitors. It's great to use some sort of parametric EQ to help with bass resonance if your room is less than ideal. If your stuff translates already then I'm sure you'll be ok.

@t3dewys Жыл бұрын

Just picked up a Peachtree Nova300 because it’s on a massive sale. Only downside I see is no EQ. Do you think the Lokius would be a good EQ for it?

@baronofgreymatter14 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried the Loki Max? Was wondering how it compares

@davidcache6802 2 жыл бұрын

You want to be blown away... The Billari eq 570. It is criminal how good that EQ sounds.

@eespinosa64 Жыл бұрын

Room-correction software or hardware EQ? Is it an either/or proposition?

@oleplanthafer7034 2 жыл бұрын

You'd love the fully analogue SPL Vitalizer Mk-2T, not an EQ, but even better, as it bends the sound psychoacoustically rather than change the frequency spectrum. Tube infusion to mids/highs, too, plus a really wide range for bass from supersoft (like roots reggae) to supertight (like EDM, etc.). Alas, at twice the price of the Lokius, it might just fall outside of your channel's target?

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy. A suggesttion. I think you could do a new video on diy about opamps. Opamp rolling is really simple in units that don't have them soldered. There are lots of them that allow for different sound profiles according to taste. I just bought a Douk Audio U3 mini headphone amp(which by itself and for the price is really very good - class A, portable, very powerful, easy to power, cheap, warmish sounding and allows for easy opamp swapping) and a Burson v5i opamp - that cost me almost the same as the amp - which i put in instead of the one it originally had. I don't have any experience with this sort of thing, but it's really simple to do and it only took me like 5 minutes including opening and closing the amp itself. The upgrade in sound quality is really overwhelming!!! Worth every penny! I just ordered a muses02 for my fx-audio dac-x6 mkii too.

@kennethoransky4881 2 жыл бұрын

Did the same thing here except moved the v5i to my d50s dac and put in a cheaper LME49720 in the u3. Still sounds great. Sometimes I prefer the sound of the u3 to the zen can. Better transient response.

@NightFlight1973 2 жыл бұрын

I have some Ti upgrades in my XDA-2 output section. I'm looking really hard at those Burson discrete opamps. Right now i'm using a both outputs to drive a bi-amp configuration, so that would be 4 opamps. ouch.

@kwilj 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, fine, so long as I can have Patrick Bateman standing there to turn the knobs

@charliebravo8036 2 жыл бұрын

I just found my old circa 1986 Realistic EQ! This is going to happen! It's in great condition, with only minor pitting of the metal finish - the walnut veneer is near original. LOL.

@TheHope12322 2 жыл бұрын

What EQ software would you recommend?

@kevintholin1487 6 ай бұрын

How would I connect the Lokius to my integrated amp? The Lokius instructions are very vague.

@urbantone 2 жыл бұрын

So you can do phono in and xlr out om this right?

@1104kdd 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting, maybe, that in UK in the 80s and 90s equalizers and tone controls were completely derided, almost laughed at in audiophile circles. The idea of amps trying to be just straight wore with gain was the only consideration. Hence the minimalist Naim, Meridian, musical fidelity, etc stuff. I think that view persists.

@RZ-sg8gp 2 жыл бұрын

I miss the days of having EQs built in to amps, it sounded better than the Bass and Treble option then and now. So my new amp has no aux or tape Lupe how would I hook this up? Just run the component through it?

@jim010109 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, haven't had a EQ in years. And I have to ask, was the Sith Audio Mug made in the same factory as the Chucky dolls. Asking for a friend. 😎

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

lol. It could very well be.

@jim010109 2 жыл бұрын

On a more serious note, I have a question. I have a older Denon AVR 5.1 that I use in a 2 channel system. I use a Emotiva Bluetooth Receiver with it so I can play my Spotify from my phone. I have noticed there is a volume difference between streaming vs playing a CD or even listening to the Radio. Would the EQ help boost Spotify to closer volume levels that I get with say my CD player? Thank you for any help or advice.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

@@jim010109 it can but that’s sounds to be a level in balance with the BT device. Sometimes the volume in the device it’s being fed also can be raised from your phone etc.

@jim010109 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will check that when I get home in the morning.

@hemicuda9510 2 жыл бұрын

Equalizers are also a great way to make bad recordings sound good. Cause let's face it a lot of the recordings that we may like we're mixed and mastered by someone who's hearing is not that good.

@jonathandavis9507 Жыл бұрын

Or more likely that their equipment and equipment they listened on is not the same you listen on.

@hemicuda9510 Жыл бұрын

@@jonathandavis9507 absolutely. I totally agree. And everyone's hearing, listening room, and equipment is different, so it makes sense imo to be able to alter the sound to your liking. Even though in the audiophile world equalizers are heavily frowned upon, like subwoofers

@pnddesign 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy, I was curious: any artifacts when the EQ is flat ? Did you compared with and without it in the chain ? Cheers!

@gokhanersan8561 2 жыл бұрын

With my Rotel a11, the only artifact I heard is a small distortion “while” turning Rotel’s volume knob.

@DrSinisster 2 жыл бұрын

Might be a Sansui SE-7. Those were legends. Just like that Movie.

@grhaggerty 2 жыл бұрын

Is a equalizer anything like equity?

@omahahaha 2 жыл бұрын

I just glassed but for a second there it looked like none of the frequency knobs were labeled. Hope I'm wrong.

@croakintoads 2 жыл бұрын

I'm torn between the 4-band and 6-band EQ from Schiit Audio. Since my system isn't too expensive I am not sure if I would hear the difference in my vinyl between the LOKI MINI+ or the LOKIUS. I like the idea of 6 but would I really hear the difference for $150 more. What would Randy buy? This is my system: Sony STRDH190 2-ch Home Stereo Receiver. Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speakers. Sony SACS9 10-Inch Active Subwoofer. Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable. I upgraded to an elliptical cartridge. It improved the sound but wasn't a huge improvement.

@daniannaci3258 2 жыл бұрын

To hook up either of the Schiit eq’s, they need to be wired in between a separate preamp and power amp, or, into a tape monitor loop on an integrated amp or receiver. A tape monitor loop would feed whatever input you selected at a fixed line output into a tape deck while the monitor in would reproduce through the speakers whatever the tape deck was recording.

@daniannaci3258 2 жыл бұрын

It was a handy place to place to wire in an eq. But your Sony receiver doesn’t seem to have such a loop, probably because tape decks are long out of style. Your only work around would be to use the line out option on your turntable and plug that directly into the EQ, than the output of the EQ into any empty line input (Not phono! That’s for a direct feed from the cartridge and the EQ would severely overload it.). You could connect a CD player, external DAC, etc. - anything with line level outputs, the same way. That’s a lot of plugging in and out cables so it’s clumsy at best..

@willmac5642 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned Soncoz, they have a power amp coming out 🍾🍾

@mdd47 2 жыл бұрын

I'm convinced this whole movement toward modern audiophile equipment not having tone controls is a ginormous scam. Trying to make people buy a bunch of expensive cables and stuff to reach a sound they could get with a simple turn of a bass or treble knob.

@gokhanersan8561 2 жыл бұрын

As a Schiit Loki owner, I agree with you.

@mrt6349 Жыл бұрын

Will the lokius be able to help me get the sound that hurts my ears go away :)

@rancosteel Жыл бұрын

Patrick Bateman only kills in his mind hense psycho. The EQ is excellent though. I own it. Thanks for the review.

@thunderpooch 2 жыл бұрын

Your ear canal is a resonant port for frequencies around 3khz It's the size of your ear canal in relation to the wave length. Look it up dorks! It also coincides with the Fletcher Munson curves. 2khz to 4khz is much more fatiguing than any frequencies above 8khz. Heck, even ambulance sirens target 2khz to 4khz for maximum annoyance and to get your attention. The More You Know 🌠

@robertorodriguez2609 2 жыл бұрын

what name did you mention at Christian Bale's photo?

@moon-light1354 2 жыл бұрын

Iv been looking at those as I already have several pieces now, But they don't come in silver, like there other components WTH...,

@neutron564 2 жыл бұрын

What does single ended vs balanced mean?

@truthxbl 2 жыл бұрын

I wish snake oil cables would make a connector for a Magnius/Lokius/Modius stack man... I really wanna slap one of these in the middle of my stack but I have their Magnius/Modius connector and I really don't want to go back to making room for cables now lol

@pdcragin33 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The Harmon target is too hot at 2k. Ok, that’s just my opinion, but I’m right. Right for me. Ok,Ok, USUALLY right for me.

@legrandgroves8560 2 жыл бұрын

Buy the black one cant see the silver knobs On silver unit. No visibility

@nutxo Жыл бұрын

It's actually pronounced "shi tuh" or so I am told. I was pretty much sold on getting the loki. I wanted the lokius but didn't want to drop 300 bucks on one. Black Friday rolled around and Schiit had bstock for 229. I bought the thing. Full factory warranty. No returns unless defective though. They still have em. I love EQ's. They can make a bad speaker sound better and a good speaker sound great. People say that playing flat is what the artist wanted.... Why do so may pressings sound different?

@ces0374 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone answer if they think it is cool to leave this thing on 24-7? Thanks in advance.

@dicmccoy 2 жыл бұрын

EQ's are fantastic. People just need to learn to use them properly. Don't boost frequencies that you feel are lacking in the speakers. Decrease the frequencies you feel there are too much of from the speaker. Going above reference (0) adds distortion and you lose headroom and dynamic range.

@tailgator5483 2 жыл бұрын

Or----just use the EQ built into Amazon HD?

@johnnixon2504 2 жыл бұрын

Randy, I sure hope you get some nice thick stone colored business cards with a nice Oxford print. Gotta flip it out of a stainless steel card holder from sith audio.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

I actually got inspire and watched that movie last night. Crazy good.

@johnnixon2504 2 жыл бұрын

I showed that movie to a friend that had not seen it before, he wasn’t surprised that Peter was an audiophile.

@noahman27 Жыл бұрын

Randy, don't forget Ferris Bueller...he had a fancy EQ too in his hi-fi system!

@trumptardtearcollector9867 Ай бұрын

Also risky business his parents his father had an EQ and when he jams out he maxes out all the sliders. Is old time a rock and roll

@damianaghg267 2 жыл бұрын

hey Randy! How do speakers react to such a EQ ? Is it speaker dependent ?

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

If the speaker is less linear it may not be so beneficial when you use certain bands. Especially if you have peaks in between the working frequencies of your EQ.

@markmedeiros3137 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a link for the squid?

@madcrabber1113 2 жыл бұрын

Giant poster is back!

@YuengsNwings 2 жыл бұрын

I’m legitimately curious. What percentage of people use these EQ devices to do anything other than to boost bass? I had a Loki for a little while and sold it when I went to a passive preamp that allowed my sources to shine.

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

I use DSP EQ to remove a 10dB room resonance. It needs a sharp Q at a specific frequency; not attainable with regular EQs I guess regular hardware EQ is a less flexible version that can EQ certain things to taste, but for me they are usually in the wrong frequency for the application I want :)

@preiter20 2 жыл бұрын

I think in all future reviews you need to add the "it can cause damage if you are hit in the head" scale to your reviews....welt, knot, concussion. I think Sith Audio could sponsor that part of the review.

@thunderpooch 2 жыл бұрын

Don't EQ's make an absolute mess of phase if overused?

@ufarkingicehole 2 жыл бұрын

The Patrick Bateman stereo set HK 725 pre Hk 770 amp HK eq7 eq HK 440xm cassette deck Add some Sussudio and remember..... its hip to be square!!

@velchuck 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always had a eq. My hearing isn’t what it was. To me, a eq is just another bullet in your gun.

@greenbeginner9221 2 жыл бұрын

06:16 Have you compared the Lokius with Bellari? I think the light weight of the Bellari would allow for a sleuth attack when striking someone in the head.

@mikecampbell5856 2 жыл бұрын

I knew guys in the 70s and 80s that shoved all the sliders to the top. Bright but crummy sound. I wish somebody would build an out board loudness control.