@@calvinyip364 I already did 🙃: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atCfbNiZy9vbeI0.html
@secretsimon189714 сағат бұрын
I respect gustard for trying, the R26 was a real milestone but they are still not there yet unfortunately. The R26 is ugly as sh*t. The X-30 is much nicer, OKish in midrange, questionable display. And costs 2X the R26! 😱 I’m wishing for a nextgen R26 in a decent housing, below 2K EUR. And the huge question is - do they ever introduce a good software to make it a capable streamer, adding streaming services?? The hardware is there, software is missing.
@fiddlix20 сағат бұрын
Great review, the only drawback is the marketing for this headset. They are all but unattainable. Only releasing 250 units every 3-4mo makes them impossible to get. I know because I have tried. SMH 😢.
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
Ouch, didn't know about that. The waiting game kills me as well, I waited 3 months for my Trafo Primavera and 3 months for my preamp (Ultima 2 Pre), not cool.
@fiddlix15 сағат бұрын
@@Soundnews There is also a cap of 1000 total production.
@Tutku3522 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the great review🤘🏼
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
My pleasure, mate
@dangerzone00723 сағат бұрын
Or else you could boost the bass by using EQ. Then you have much better control over the bass then some tube amplifier.
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
The much better control part is debatable. It depends on what tube amp and what SS amp, but yeah, you can do that pretty easily. However, as a purist, I never touch that EQ :)
@baaltroth1957Күн бұрын
They look quite nice
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
and I find them comfy as well
@a2raya772Күн бұрын
no reason since i upgraded my cables to high end balanced with better earpads..
@user-cy9og3cy4qКүн бұрын
Thank you so much.❤
@soulfulfoolКүн бұрын
people say they are only shipped to US and Canada so its useless review for the rest of the world xD
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
That's the saddest part
@TheVeganVicarКүн бұрын
Sando, thank you for another wonderful review video. These new models seems to be well received by the audiophile community.
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
The midrange section of this one is to die for, it was a pleasant surprise
@wokthetalk3079Күн бұрын
I wonder how this DAC still Honda up today and especially today with the SMSL SU-1 that is half the price, single ended and you also reviewed?
@Flavius7Күн бұрын
Best challenger for the Hd 600 from good old Senny. Those do almost everything well for their category, effortlessly , detailed and neutralish-warm. I agree with the "WALL OF SOUND" and the better separation Vs the 6XX. Although I prefer the mids from Sennheiser coupled with a good tube amp this does the rest better. Great purchase IF you have a powerful tube amp!
@ANDREININJA1243Күн бұрын
Thank you for your great review. Any chance of reviewing the Focal Azurys? Its a great fun closed back headphone according to reviews and I think its a headphone that you will love for its price
@Soundnews18 сағат бұрын
Keep hearing a lot of great things about the Azurys, they should be good. Focal never offered loaner units, but maybe they are going to change their mind, will see
@killervampirКүн бұрын
How would you compare this to the M15S?
@gorandjurdjevic4959Күн бұрын
Waiting for R30 ?!?!
@user-cp7qe3hu4sКүн бұрын
Sandu, how does the Gustard X30 DAC compare to the Eversolo A8?
@danielsacilotto31962 күн бұрын
Great review. What's the cheapest portable amp you would say works with these to get them to perform as they ought to?
@Soundnews2 күн бұрын
The cheapest? xDuoo XD05 Plus2 or a Shanling H5.
@ElNINETEENTH2 күн бұрын
Does the R4 stand any chance against the R6P2 or R8ii ? And how many volume steps do you listen to on high gain ?
@Soundnews2 күн бұрын
I'm sorry, the R4 isn't close to the R6 Pro II or R8 II performance wise. It's almost there power wise, but in terms of refinement, tone & timbre, and note separation, the pricier DAPs are pulling ahead.
@teamkaskas3 күн бұрын
I wanted this but it can only do Tidal Online. Too bad. I went with the m23 which I got for $200 more than the Shanling m5 ultra. If the third party apps are not limited I would have picked the Shanling m5 ultra due to the price difference.
@imagzz49423 күн бұрын
I have to possibility of getting a used one (although not a lot, the owner is the first user and bought it in January 2024) for around $775 / 700 euros. Would you guys say this would be a good investment for the price?
@arthurmonay31563 күн бұрын
A great review ! I was interested in this one and you answered all my concerns . Well done !
@RafaelZama3 күн бұрын
This is the GOAT if your time span is couple seconds (the time need it to plug it in ) . you don't have speakers nor equipment to do any audio reviews. give up
@robertgusberti5275 күн бұрын
It’s been 10 months since your review (I always enjoy your reviews) and this pushed me over the top and just ordered the Octo. I will be suing this in a secondary system (Bluesound Node) running to Revel f206….looking forward to hearing it. Thanks for your great reviews Sandu!
@user-yx9xm9ue1b5 күн бұрын
Can't find an R8 for sale so there's that
@teamkaskas5 күн бұрын
This or Hiby R5 gen 2?
@topandrun1266 күн бұрын
I know you review both the XD05 Pro and fiio m23. I terms of sound quality which one you think would come out on top? Thanks.
@CervezasObsonMex6 күн бұрын
Too expensive.
@kajak0126 күн бұрын
RCA outputs are junk so are the parts in this dac.
@bobbytorres67697 күн бұрын
The dap is class A, not A/B.
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
You are totally right, my mistake.
@bobbytorres67696 күн бұрын
@@Soundnews no problem, I like your reviews...simple and easy to understand, devoid of snobby audiophile mumbo jumbo...
@sydneysingapore63147 күн бұрын
I listened to these headphones for 2 hours and these headphones are a joke. I tried every type of music before finding anything that impressed me (a trumpet). They otherwise thoroughly disappointed me and I bought Meze Empyrian with iFi Pro iDSD/iCAN, which was mind blowing. While listening to the Seinhesser, a client came and bought them without even listening to them and I was told this was typical buyer behaviour. Tell me what volume you have to play them at? Almost 100%, right. Stupid price. Just a toy.
@Ninafan687 күн бұрын
How contradictory : you make a video about an hi-fi product and your video sounds like shit. I see that you have a lav mic attached to your collar. Then why, WHY, do you use your cheap computer mic to record your sound? It distorts, you have a ton of background noise, etc. It sounds horrible. Why do something if you don't do it right? Have a little pride in what you present. When will perfectionism make a comeback?
@vvmaster20107 күн бұрын
Hello, thanks for the review. Can someone explain how can i set in mono bridge to achieve 280watts? Mono means the whole amp into just one speaker? Thanks in advance.
@Soundoverload7 күн бұрын
Nice Review 👍🏻 I agree with what you say about the FD5. Its clean detailed sound with great bass and emphasis on midrange makes it a great buy. Im comparing jt with Pietus Maximus (Ess) and its a tough run. I feel its has more midrange and Pietus goes slightly deeper in the bass departement by a small margin. Waiting for another power supply to see if will make FD5 even better.
@davidbowman63198 күн бұрын
Nice review. I would like to hear your review of the new Musetec 006 dac. They seem to be similar.
@scottpeterson28408 күн бұрын
Can you use fd5 without wall power?
@Soundoverload7 күн бұрын
No
@scottpeterson28407 күн бұрын
Dang looked that that power source could have a battery that would’ve been sick
@Soundoverload6 күн бұрын
@@scottpeterson2840 Yeah but then again I would get a DAP instead if I needed to move around a lot. It is pretty small still though…and I think it looks pretty cool too.
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
Sadly, nope. But that is only the AC to DC converter, the rest of the power supply sits in the box below the amp, which regulates the voltage and filters it with high-quality caps. The second stage is more important than the first one.
@YTjuanchicod8 күн бұрын
Wow, now i'm between the X30 and the Taurus to match with my he1000se and his excelent soundstage capabilities. Wich one would you pick?
@carlabudephane74868 күн бұрын
Many thanks for another excellent review; i feel you are now one of the most eloquent and watchable reviewers on youtube. I'm always interested to hear mention of drive power related the HE-6 as I own an og HE-6 which i now only power on my M17. I would be very interested to hear which of the amps you have reviewed on the less expensive side which partner it well. Many thanks.
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
Topping A70 PRO would drive them easily from the least expensive ones, although tonality-wise, it's not the best pairing. Aune S17 PRO would be my choice below $1K, it got the power and the right tonality for the HE-6.
@carlabudephane74865 күн бұрын
@@Soundnews Thankyou for the response. Be well.
@asan10508 күн бұрын
Sando, Thank you very much!
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@D3lt4rus8 күн бұрын
Salut Sandu, este vreun motiv pentru care nu ai publicat pe site notele pe diferitele categorii ale calității sunetului cu care ne-ai obișnuit? Pentru mine asta face diferența între canalul tău pe KZfaq și celelalte canale care fac review-uri la componente Hi-Fi...
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
Hello, I hope you don't mind that I'll reply in English. Our website doesn't allow publishing scores for two units in a single article. I didn't want to create confusion if I posted those, since they will be reflecting either the FD5 or the R4, but not both.
@9-7-8 күн бұрын
Great video! Always learn something new :D
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
I'm glad I can teach a few things. Maybe I should make a couple of videos explaining how DACs and amps are working on the hardware level.
@a_tad_rad8 күн бұрын
I got the DX9 partially because of your review and it's truly awesome. I'm excited to get the FD5 now, to leave at work. Great review!
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
For pure fun, you'll like the FD5 a bit more. These guys know how to impress a music lover.
@samafshar8 күн бұрын
I actually loved that you reviewed two different products in a single video. It was like a movie with 2 parallel stories happening at the same time. No boredom, pure fun. Great job!
@Soundnews6 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ReverendDr.Thomas8 күн бұрын
Sando, thank you for another wonderful digital audio player review! ⏯️ Reverend Dr. Thomas, ✝️ The Vegan Vicar 🌱
@Soundnews8 күн бұрын
@@ReverendDr.Thomas My pleasure, Thomas
@7in18 күн бұрын
If you move around "plugins" audio settings of r4 you will be able to change its sound character
@Soundnews8 күн бұрын
Including the MSEB settings - that can change almost everything about the sound. I, however, described its sound without any enhancements.
@MrSojek8 күн бұрын
Will it sound good paired with DT770 Pro 250ohm?
@MrSojek8 күн бұрын
When the device is connected to PC, does it turn of /on external speakers when it's activated / deactivated?
@greyhound35618 күн бұрын
I have an AHB2 with a Parasound P6 pre driving a pair of Usher BE 10's, no fancy cabling - just balanced short runs from an Oppo 95 and the Parasound, it's so revealing and the sound stage is perfect, I don't feel it needs a second amp, one does the job as I have a smallish room.
@toddhupp11 күн бұрын
Enjoy your presentations.Thank You.It sounds like the x30 is a refined version of the a26 @ 2x the price. Is it worth it in your view?
@solrq834912 күн бұрын
more bass than the Abyss AB1266?
@Flavius712 күн бұрын
While I appreciate the importance that SMSL and Topping had on this specific market (cheaper good quality dac/amps)...I WOULD advice someone looking for a musical different sounding Dac to look elsewhere. If all you need is an honest unit with good connectivity...just get one!