Totally bonkers! 22,198 AUDIOPHILES in ONE PLACE 😱 (Munich High-End 2024 review)

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2:19 WiiM
4:03 Shanling
6:08 Wharfedale
9:33 Chord Electronics
16:04 Q Acoustics
20:27 HiFi Rose
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28:24 Dynaudio
34:04 FiiO
35:30 Musical Fidelity
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@joppepeelen 25 күн бұрын

Wharfedale brings back the speaker kits for DIY thats fucking insane !!! i was looking trough a book a week ago where many brand had these kits, Wharfedal,Kef,Philips, Monacor, etc i said jees those where times, making people want to make things themselfs and get into the hobby !! LOVE they took the leap to re introduce these !!

@creville9331 29 күн бұрын

wharfedale concept is absolutely fabulous. Wharfdale sound + custom aesthetic finish and save on international shipping.

@DrOz-007 29 күн бұрын

What I'd want is a kit for the high end Dovedale speaker, as I can't afford the finished product!

@TPQ1235 29 күн бұрын

John, I have always appreciated the different approach you take to storytelling in your videos. However, this episode takes that to a different level. I really liked the way you moderated the coverage introducing each small segment. That combined with your B-Roll featuring the show centre, traveling around Munich, and cameo appearances by some friends we all know, resulted in a much more personal delivery than the norm. Well done! ……schnitzel

@Russellsouthey 29 күн бұрын

SChnitzel! You're the bomb John! Best show coverage I've seen - engaging, interesting and entertaining. Nice!

@HIFIDE 25 күн бұрын

Schnitzel! It was a pleasure meeting you at High End 2024!

@bjwal6 17 күн бұрын

Did NOT know about the DIY wharfedale kit - fantastic! So happy about that, would love to see more from other manufacturers

@carminedesanto6746 29 күн бұрын

I watched , I drooled ….I’m ok now …. The fact that these systems exist makes me happy.

@Pok-001 26 күн бұрын

This video had some great shots/interviews and editing. Wow!!! Remarkable work thank you for keeping that bar raised. 💪💪 Makes me wish I was there.

@christopherbuck7679 27 күн бұрын

I worked in Munich for a long time, by the transport Museum. I loved it there, wonderful beer garden by our office. The Wiim streamer with the screen looks interesting due to its price.

@eddied112 29 күн бұрын

Great summary of the show John and yes, I watched to the end :) Look forward to SW interview

@pew32 29 күн бұрын

The speaker kit looks a great idea,

@michaelrossmaessler200 26 күн бұрын

Schnitzel ! Loved the part with the designer/engineer from Chord. It's good to know someone is thinking about these things and searches for solutions.

@nilocp5684 29 күн бұрын

What the schnitzel? … I’ve been looking forward to this episode from Munich High End! … being from Canadia 🇨🇦 it is unfortunately too far away for me to attend. So many amazing pieces, it would almost be overwhelming. Thanks again for another entertaining video.! Cheers!!

@pauldelissen8903 24 күн бұрын

Schnitzel! But also: what a great move from Peter Comeau to (re)introduce kit-version loudspeakers! Hopefully more brands will follow this great idea, just as it was not uncommon in the 80’s and 90’s when respected brands like Kef, Focal and Dynaudio offered parts or kits for the diy community, what great days those were…

@RobertVine 29 күн бұрын

Oh my, the RD160 is gorgeous! Really stands out compared to other HiFi design 😮

@nespodzany 28 күн бұрын

Holy schnitzel! that Quad gear was DROOL! 🤤

@guydoms294 28 күн бұрын

Excellent report ... love the updated retro stuff !!

@amank92 29 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Mr. Darko, although I have not been able to watch the live Munich High End audio show but the video you made is very entertaining me in Jakarta Indonesia, again thank you very much

@tomyg2766 28 күн бұрын

Brilliant report, thanks so much and looking forward to the SW interview soon

@tomgarrett2846 29 күн бұрын

Great video. Your video editing ability is to be commended!

@ZappaTime 28 күн бұрын

Great vid, loved the product subject matter and informative interviews, looking forward to the Steve Wilson vid, cheers, oh and Schnitzel!

@katakitz 29 күн бұрын

Nice selection of interesting subjects! Many thanks! Schnitzel! ❤

@philipketchum1407 27 күн бұрын

Schnitzel! You are the only one to cover the speakers kits. So thankful I watched

@florestankoenigs8274 29 күн бұрын

I think you are the only Hifi KZfaqr I really watch because of you Hifi-gear and music taste. It is really refreshing if somebody is not focusing on these fridge like bombastic enclosures where you are always under the impression you pay per Kg like for Aufschnitt. And you live long enough in Germany if you know what SchniPoSchranke is. 😢

@BeyondResolution 27 күн бұрын

Schnitzel.. great video! can't wait to see what's in store! :)

@pauljwhelan 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel! Really interesting show coverage, thank you

@tommyes3591 29 күн бұрын

There were so many listening rooms, it was incredible. Just being there for one day one could only scratch the surface. Still cool to see the pictures again and the best video on the high end I've seen so far. Thanks for the tip, the high end was not on my radar, but it was truly enjoyable. Schnitzel and out.

@jaysix8032 24 күн бұрын

Schnitzel on its way to say great video! BTW, great idea from Wharfedale!

@ewoutbuhler5217 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel and poodle, loved it. Very nice little surprise with that Quad set in the end. Awesome!

@hosta3 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for putting in the steps and report of the Munich show. I compared your video with my on-site experience to this year’s Axponia. Some similarity but I appreciated your take on to be released products.

@DavidGilden 28 күн бұрын

Nice show coverage ❤

@simonmcallister2769 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel...love the Quad combo, great insights, John. Thanks

@Nephilim-81 28 күн бұрын

Thank you, John!

@3000FAst 27 күн бұрын

❤ Thanks mate, great vid as always.

@matthewhunt1449 25 күн бұрын

Really interested in the end segment about the new 33/303 as an existing Quad owner is lovely to see and I bet they will sell truck loads, brilliant video as always.

@PabloConcrete 29 күн бұрын

Big fat Schnitzel from me! 😂 Quad 33 looks lovely!

@Maccaboy1984 29 күн бұрын

Been waiting to hear about the Chord Quartet, well done!

@djl8710 28 күн бұрын

That Dynaudio powered stand looks AMAZING!

@ronbose6320 21 күн бұрын

Loved the Quad piece ! Was wondering about the wrist bands too … Schnitzel!

@holtonaudio623 26 күн бұрын

Schnitzel - Loved your video, Great to see my friend Vinnie Rossi in it as well, have not been to Munich Hi End since 2014, so it was a treat!

@MrBurt1337 24 күн бұрын

Schnitzel Great work!! Looking forward to that future Musical Fidelity A1 review!!

@bernardmckoy8114 29 күн бұрын

Thanks John. Lovely video. Schnitzel.

@robvandenheuvel573 29 күн бұрын

Great coverage! Schnitzel!

@danielmetzger3459 29 күн бұрын

It was a pleasure meeting you there 😃 thanks for your entertaining videos 🎉

@flint9591 29 күн бұрын

Enjoyable tour ! Thanks !

@dragonstone6594 29 күн бұрын

Ok, I love what Wharfedale is doing with the kit speaker. Bravo. Hope it comes out soon because I'll buy it.

@tdtm82 29 күн бұрын

The server kits this year....amazing designs. That Quad presentation was exceptional.

@mikeross4081 28 күн бұрын

@31:26 He totally side stepped the question of edge diffraction. Perhaps he doesn't really know what it is. He seems to be saying that the quality of the craftsmanship is more important than the physics of the enclosure design.

@user-mm6jm2bs6b 28 күн бұрын

John, very glad you made the clearly considerable effort to produce a report with such high production values. Too quality video. Thank you.

@user-mm6jm2bs6b 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel, by the way

@zaidadam5967 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel, I really loved the show your videos are fantastic, its was also a pleasure meeting in person thanks

@WhatEver-dx3eu 22 күн бұрын

Great vid, great report! Really loved the reborn Quad 33/306 combo; hope they'll be sounding great also. Viel München Schnitzeln!

@sandybee01 29 күн бұрын

great summary, and I do love the look of those Quads!

@user-cw4nl6vn3v 29 күн бұрын

John, great video. I've never been to an audio show or Munich but I may try to do both in the not-to-distant future. Good work.

@Smood47 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for this longer vid. more of these

@taidee 28 күн бұрын

Yep JD, I watched to the very end, thank you for bringing us this presentation.

@spda242 29 күн бұрын

Pizza 🍕 😜 hope Wiim Ultra makes it to Darko HQ 👍 looking forward to SW interview 👍 i tried Plexamp for music since you have mentioned it alot in the past. We didn’t end up being friends but Roon Arc look more and more interesting so goid sponsor of this video

@robberthilgeman5233 26 күн бұрын

Schnitzel! Great video and fun to see some Grimm product snippets!

@russellcampion9444 27 күн бұрын

Schnitzel - loved the video

@m_DT 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Definitely the best show coverage video I have ever seen. Thanks for putting the hard work in, John. It shows.

@realleescoggins 25 күн бұрын

NIcely done as always John.

@kenjames246 27 күн бұрын

Schniztel. Always a pleasure sir.

@radn0x 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for this coverage video! Schnitzel!

@TimothyKunau 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel, John. Wonderful show report!

@bobdodge2436 21 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Well done. I would have been stunned by the offerings!!

@dilbyjones 29 күн бұрын

Woot, ahh missed your articulate presentations as well as the fine editing. Still quality as hell. Love the DIY layout. Fine work. Hi fi Rose seems interesting at first blush. schnitzel

@davegleeful 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. You packed a load of very interesting products in, loved the video.

@RickRolling-tc7vb 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel! Very cool stuff John, thank you. I do feel a bit like that wee dog at the end though, just a bit overwhelming.

@SteveHutton 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel

@benpit2762 29 күн бұрын

Just saw Terry! Great review thanks John!

@amandhillon73 29 күн бұрын

The Quad pre+power combo looks amazing.

@dbaum3 25 күн бұрын

Love the cosmetics of the Quad gear. Wow.

@johnprice4819 26 күн бұрын

Schnitzel- riffic!! Thanks for your coverage

@LuisMartinez-og8bk 27 күн бұрын

Schnitzel completed John, thank you for the report.

@audioiduamusicisum7368 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Thanks as always John.

@CapnJack100 29 күн бұрын

Thanks John. I would to see more you review one of those Dynaudio speakers

@deadline7610 27 күн бұрын

Nicely Done.

@marcgoldstein2957 29 күн бұрын

These people's mastery of English is very impressive. Schnitzel !!!

@GeoffParsons1469 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel John, loving your videos since you started mate, sending love from Perth WA..

@dangeorgecommunications 28 күн бұрын

A brilliantly refreshing look at HIGH END and the two small things from Chord Electronics!

@rogerturner8177 28 күн бұрын

Love the Quad

@marklibakhansen1972 28 күн бұрын

Great videos :-)

@johnpischedda6951 29 күн бұрын

Great Vid ! thanks John, can't wait to get my hands on the new Wiim Ultra. The Wiim rep made no mention of its headphone amp ? i'll be curious to see how it preforms.

@richardslater4819 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Very enjoyable, thanks.

@misterarcane3863 28 күн бұрын

Ive built the original unit 3 and unit 5 kits. The unit 3 is built as a super linton and unit 5 as a dovedale. I love my collection of vintage wharfedales. My main living room speskers are a set of w70d rosedales. Great speakers with 96db sensitivey. Sound great with early solid state and tubes.

@sixergixer 28 күн бұрын

Really dig the aesthetics and design of the HiFi Rose DAC's display. Just lovely.

@stevevlahos5469 26 күн бұрын

I wish you would cover Meridian.

@NathanBradford 28 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Great round up.

@scheffieldtunes 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel until the end ;). Nice video and nice products you showed us here. Keep up the good work.

@nymarty 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel, please. And more Lavorgna!

@everyoneveryvvhere 26 күн бұрын

Shnitzelicious stuff John. Cheers from Los Angeles 🍻

@ChrisWoodbury2015 28 күн бұрын

Thanks.

@viattik 18 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Nice review!

@garyk.2712 27 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Well done sir 👍🏻

@festerfeet7302 29 күн бұрын

Schnitzel. Thanks John, some interesting stuff there, love the look of the Quad, the Arcams sound interesting. I know you and many others were very impressed with the NAD but it just didn’t tickle my sound signature pickle.

@dalesheehan2546 28 күн бұрын

Love the Kraftwerk reference (and Schnitzel)

@audio_acoustic_engineering 24 күн бұрын

Schneitzel, love your attitude towards HiFi John 👌🏽🎶

@Brett1334 29 күн бұрын

Did they say how much the furniture colab dynaudio would be? Or did I miss that one in the video? Really like the look of it!

@danielbrown2715 24 күн бұрын

Schnitzel!! Can't wait for the Steven Wilson video, recently bought "The Harmony Codex on vinyl and CD wow! Just wow, what a sensational album from the legend.