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THE HEADPHONE EXPERIENCE - William Murdock
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HIFIMAN SUSVARA (FULL REVIEW). IS THIS THE PERFECT HEADPHONE? (4K).
At $6K you have to ask yourself how far down the headphone rabbit hole do I want to go.
Available at APOS Audio.... apos.audio/products/hifiman-susvara-planar-magnetic-headphone?_pos=13&_sid=a4b83915e&_ss=r&sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH.
Time Stamps...
4:24... Details and specs.
6:45... A close up look.
10:21... Music used.
12:03... Equipment used.
16:15... The Sound.
27:38... Headphone comparisons.
31:40... Amp List.
45:56... The Bottom Line.
Available at APOS Audio.... apos.audio/products/hifiman-susvara-planar-magnetic-headphone?_pos=13&_sid=a4b83915e&_ss=r&sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH.
Time Stamps...
4:24... Details and specs.
6:45... A close up look.
10:21... Music used.
12:03... Equipment used.
16:15... The Sound.
27:38... Headphone comparisons.
31:40... Amp List.
45:56... The Bottom Line.
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Видео
FIIO K7 DAC/HEADPHONE AMP (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) - (4K).
Просмотров 67328 дней назад
My first impressions of the K7 combination DAC and Headphone Amp from FiiO. Available at APOS Audio... apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-fiio/products/fiio-k7?sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 0:19... Details and specs. 3:22... A close up look. 5:06... Equipment used. 5:57... The Sound. 7:30... The Bottom Line.
HIFIMAN ANANDA NANO (FULL REVIEW) - BEST HEADPHONE UNDER $500? (4K).
Просмотров 926Месяц назад
Is this my new favorite headphone under $500? The Ananda Nano by Hifiman. Available at APOS Audio... apos.audio/products/hifiman-ananda-nano-headphones?_pos=11&_sid=3699fc79c&_ss=r&sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 1:22... Details and Specs. 6:31... A close up look. 9:06... Equipment used. 12:17... The Sound. 18:13... Comparisons to other Headphones. 34:12... The Bottom Line.
RAY TUBES 12AU7 SELECT (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) - (4K).
Просмотров 252Месяц назад
My first impressions of the RAY Tubes 12AU7 Select, sent to me by APOS Audio. Available at APOS Audio... apos.audio/collections/apos-ray-vacuum-tubes/products/apos-ray-tube-12au7?sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 2:04... Details and specs. 3:20... A close up look. 4:00... Equipment used. 11:20... The Sound. 14:10... The bottom line.
HIFIMAN HE6SE V2 - (FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND MORE) - POOR MAN'S SUSVARA? (4K).
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Detail and clarity that holds it's own against any headphone I've heard. Hifiman Headphones are available at APOS Audio... apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-hifiman?page=1&sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 2:35... Details and specs. 7:23... A close up look. 8:51... Equipment used. 11:10... The Sound. 19:44... Amps. 21:58...Comparisons. 25:44... Bottom line.
HIFIMAN EF400 R2R DAC/AMP (ANOTHER LOOK) 2024 VERSION - (4K).
Просмотров 9162 месяца назад
Taking another look at the Hifiman EF400 dac/amp. Lower price, and better performance than the version I reviewed 2 years ago. Available from APOS Audio... apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-hifiman/products/hifiman-ef400?sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 2:42... Details and Specs. 4:18... A closer look. 6:07... Equipment used. 6:55... The sound. 12:03... Comparison to EF600. 15:59... Bottom line.
HIFIMAN ARYA ORGANIC (FULL REVIEW) END GAME HEADPHONE AT A REASONABLE PRICE - (4K).
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
One of the best headphones at any price. The Hifiman Arya Organic. Available at APOS Audio... apos.audio/products/hifiman-arya-organic-headphones?_pos=1&_sid=a4c9b619b&_ss=r&sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 1:19... Details and Specs. 4:08... A close up look. 6:45... Equipment used. 8:20... The Sound. 17:35... Comparisons. 25:30... Conclusion.
RAY TUBES (APOS) - 6SN7 SELECT VACUUM TUBES (FULL REVIEW) (4K).
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
My full review of the RAY 6SN7 Select vacuum tubes by APOS Audio, using the Feliks Audio Elise Headphone amp. Available only at APOS Audio... apos.audio/products/apos-ray-vacuum-tube-6sn7-select?_pos=7&_sid=544b434b5&_ss=r&variant=44198665060588&sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 0:48... Details and Specs. 5:42... Equipment Used. 9:24...Testing method. 14:20... Sound and comparison. 19:02... Conclusion.
HIFIMAN EF600 - DAC/HEADPHONE AMP (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) (4K).
Просмотров 8542 месяца назад
My first impressions and a little more of the EF600 dac/amp from Hifiman. Available from APOS Audio for $649.00... apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-hifiman/products/hifiman-ef600-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 0:27... Details and Specks. 3:35... A Closer Look. 11:35... Equipment Used. 12:49... The Sound. 15:50... EF400 Comparison. 22:21... The Bottom Line.
HIFIMAN ARYA ORGANIC VS. HIFIMAN HE1000 STEALTH (4K).
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
A comparison of two great headphones from Hifiman at a similar price. This is my first review that was shot in 4K video. I'm still working on the camera settings and I think I lost a little bit of quality in editing. Please be patient while I figure this out. Hifiman Headphones available at APOS Audio... apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-hifiman?sca_ref=437799.1pIW9B8scH 1:46... Details an...
THE HEADPHONE EXPERIENCE (FIRST 4K VIDEO) TRIAL RUN.
Просмотров 4383 месяца назад
My first experiment in bringing 4K video to The Headphone Experience.
WELLS AUDIO V8 - HEADPHONE AMP (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
Просмотров 8813 месяца назад
My first impressions of the V8 OTL tube headphone amp. 0:28... Detail and specs. 8:44... Equipment used. 13:14... How does it sound. 25:26... Conclusion.
VIDEO NUMBER 300 - THE HEADPHONE EXPERIENCE STORY.
Просмотров 6184 месяца назад
My story about how The Headphone Experience (RUclips and Facebook) all got started.
CREATIVE LABS - SOUNDBLASTER X5 (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
My first impressions of the SoundBlaster X5 as a DAC and Headphone Amp. Sorry I'm not a gamer, so this review is for use as a dac/amp combo for headphone listening. 1:39... Details and specs. 6:44... A close up view. 10:58... Why the Delay. 18:17... Equipment used. 20:11... The sound. 25:21... The bottom line.
HIFIMAN SERENADE (DAC/HEADPHONE AMP) FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
My first impressions of the Hifiman Serenade. Combination Headphone amp, dac, pre-amp, and streamer. 0:26... Details and specs. 4:43... Equipment used. 5:26... A close-up view. 9:02... The sound.
HIFIMAN ARYA STEALTH VS. ARYA ORGANIC.
Просмотров 4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
HIFIMAN ARYA STEALTH VS. ARYA ORGANIC.
SMSL PL200 CD PLAYER (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
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SMSL PL200 CD PLAYER (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
HIFIMAN AUDIVINA (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
Просмотров 7545 месяцев назад
HIFIMAN AUDIVINA (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
APRIL 2024 UPDATE - 2 NEW HEADPHONES - 3 DAC/AMPS - AND A CD TRANSPORT/PLAYER.
Просмотров 8135 месяцев назад
APRIL 2024 UPDATE - 2 NEW HEADPHONES - 3 DAC/AMPS - AND A CD TRANSPORT/PLAYER.
IFI AUDIO NEO IDSD 2 (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
IFI AUDIO NEO IDSD 2 (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
TOPPING A70 PRO/D70 PRO SABRE STACK (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
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TOPPING A70 PRO/D70 PRO SABRE STACK (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
HIFIMAN (GOLDENWAVE) PRELUDE - FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
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HIFIMAN (GOLDENWAVE) PRELUDE - FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
JM AUDIO EDITIONS - XTC-2 OPEN BACK - BERYLLIUM DRIVER (HEADPHONE OF THE YEAR) - (FULL REVIEW).
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JM AUDIO EDITIONS - XTC-2 OPEN BACK - BERYLLIUM DRIVER (HEADPHONE OF THE YEAR) - (FULL REVIEW).
HIFIMAN ANANDA NANO (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) BEST ANANDA?
Просмотров 2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
HIFIMAN ANANDA NANO (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) BEST ANANDA?
HIFIMAN SUSVARA (FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND A BIT MORE).
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HIFIMAN SUSVARA (FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND A BIT MORE).
IFI AUDIO - PRO IDSD SIGNATURE DAC/AMP (FULL REVIEW).
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IFI AUDIO - PRO IDSD SIGNATURE DAC/AMP (FULL REVIEW).
HIFIMAN ARYA ORGANIC (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) IS THIS THE BEST ARYA?
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
HIFIMAN ARYA ORGANIC (FIRST IMPRESSIONS) IS THIS THE BEST ARYA?
RAY TUBES (APOS) 6SN7 SELECT VACUUM TUBE (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
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RAY TUBES (APOS) 6SN7 SELECT VACUUM TUBE (FIRST IMPRESSIONS).
HIFIMAN SVANAR TRUE WIRELESS EARPHONE (FULL REVIEW).
Просмотров 4868 месяцев назад
HIFIMAN SVANAR TRUE WIRELESS EARPHONE (FULL REVIEW).
TOPPING E50 DAC + L50 HEADPHONE AMP STACK (FULL REVIEW). HIGH END SOUND AT A BUDGET PRICE.
Просмотров 8939 месяцев назад
TOPPING E50 DAC L50 HEADPHONE AMP STACK (FULL REVIEW). HIGH END SOUND AT A BUDGET PRICE.
Hey check out Cuándo Te Voy A Decir by Fuensanta. Some of the most realistic recorded vocals and instruments I've heard
I actually think that the "headphone stand" is just the inlay in the open box edition. If you buy the normal (completely new) version, you get a pure black box with a sort of fine, satiny cloth in it..
could you make a video of a full system, gear tour?
great video, I would like to ask if the bass changes with balanced output on headphones, is the bass stronger, more dynamic, deeper, more pronounced on balanced output or is the bass the same on both outputs, thank you very much for your answer. Slovakia
I have a pair of audioengine a5's, can I connect my speakers to this thing and make them sound better?
Holding this player, man why you don't play a music.. only your dialogue.. totally boring .
Does it perfectly suit with Astell&Kern SR25 MKII?
Ok, you convinced me. Just bought a pair as an upgrade to my Kennerton Magni.
Not everyone has silver gear and prefers a uniformed look, so why not have a black option? As far as I can see only down side to the cd player.
I really like your vibe, man.
I am your 5000th subscriber and now ordered the Arya Organic. :) Do I get a cookie?
One thing I will say about the New HIFIMAN HE1000 Unveiled is the realism and soundstage. The soundstage width, depth, and height were on an otherworldly type, like taking the HE1000se and making it sound like you're physically there. Like, I know the Susvara already does that, but imagine that real sounding guitar and just make the soundstage to the next dimension. Like going 2.5d to full 3d. There's one thing that the susvara does better still. The Realism of the Instruments Timber. The HE1000 Unveiled is 92.5% there for timber. The Susvara is 57.5% there for soundstage. Yes, I really said only 57.5% there. that's how big the difference is for me. It's not a gimmicky type of soundstage either. I hope you will try it one day. It's really a keeper for me. Im getting it the day i get enough money for it. Your reviews are amazing so far. Keep up the good work!
Streaming? Is there an app? How about streaming services? What is supported? Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz? Home server only?
Just received mine. As far as I know it is just a Roon ready device and does not support Plex or any of the streaming services. There is no app. So it is not really a streamer. I do not use Roon so connected my inexpensive Wiim Pro streamer to the Serenade, which is working great.
I listen to the HE6se V2 with the Cayin HA-1A MK2 that drives them quietly with musical synergy. I use the EF400 as a dac.
yep, I just tore the glue off from my pads :D
SHABBAT SHALOM! 🕎 HAPPY SABBATH! ✡️
Nice dedicated review! Thank you! Once I found Susvara and paired it with a nice dac and amp my search ended. Don’t care about the Unveiled or the new shiny headphone around the corner anymore.
Thank you for your review, William.
The edition xs is cheaper than the sundara currently. For that type of value... Also, how do you compare this to xtc openbacks (1 or 2)? I have the closed backs, but i love how open my sundaras are and looking for something that sound just as open, but better. I recently got a pair of Sash Tres. Sound is great but doesnt sound as open/ airy as sundara. Driving off of atom 2 dac/amp
I have the JM Audio XTC2 open back. With out a doubt it is better than the Nano, but it is twice the price.
Ty. Would you say it has a wider/ taller soundstage (the xtc)? I'm looking for something that compares to sundara in stage and sparkle (upgraded obiously), but don't care (too much) on price. With all the killer deals hifiman has, I'm just not sure where the best value lies.
@@FlacomanXD The XTC two has a very large soundstage, but a little less treble energy than the Sundara. If you are looking for an upgrade to the Sundara, the Nano would probably be a good choice. If money is not an issue, jump all the way up to the Arya Organic $1150.00. It would be a huge step up from the Sundara.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 thanks again brother. So, to clarify for my taste, you'd recommend the Arya Organic over the xtc2?
@@FlacomanXD If you like Hifiman treble, I would go with the Organic. If you want even more bass and a more tame treble, the XTC2 is great. They both have a very large soundstage. The XTC2 has the most bass, but even the Organic has a lot more bass than the Sundara. The Nano is about half way in between the Sundara and Organic.
I have three Hifiman headphones. I first bought the Arya Stealth, then the 1000 Stealth, and a few months ago the 1000SE when it had a price reduction. I have used them with several DAC/Amp combinations, and they all sound great. Currently I have two stacks I use with the 1000SE, a Gustard R26 with a Headamp GS-X Mini, and an SMSL DO200 MkII with the HO200. Honestly, I cannot hear a difference with either stack. As you said, there is no need to spend a lot on DACs and Amps for those headphones.
I have 3 combos for my he1000se. The last is the less expensive and my preferred one (but all sound excellent). Do200 pro and h300. Poeple should stop spending money in DAC and amp honestly. Headphones first
I am selling Susvara for NZD5750
Saludos desde argentina. Buenos aires! I always see your videos... have a question... ive got a dac ifi zen dac 2. Need to buy amp anf headphone. Im thinking in ananda nano+smsl do400(dac+amp) or arya stealth+ifi zen can 3(i use my zen dac v2)... what do you recomend me? Sorry for my english haha
No headphone is worth that amount of money, in my opinion. An headphone selling for this price is based on nothing more than “snake oil” salesmen ship.
It's not for everyone. There are much less expensive headphones that will make most people happy.
No question the price of admission is over the top but the level up that is achieved brings immense joy. Snake oil is an overused term for anything expensive. This hobby is not for everyone but I would invite you to listen to them. They are quite fantastic compared to entry level options. I enjoy those as well.
That could be said about anything; so you're right, and you're wrong. It's subjective!
It’s a big help. Thank you so much!😊
Hope you and your family are ok
Thank you.
Which one would you choose for vocals, jazz and instrumental music: Atrium Open + Feliks Elise or Susvara + Goldenwave Prelude? Thanks
Wow, that is a tough question. The Susvara/Prelude is going to give better clarity, detail, and separation. The Atrium/Elise is going to give a warmer, richer, lush, more seductive sound. So far I have heard nothing that beats the Atrium/Elise at making female vocals sound beautiful.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 thanks a lot
Thank you for you're reviews bought the susvara after watching you're initial impression and other reviews and i love them but they're so Amp picky and they change a lot with DAC's and Amp's like nothing else i have seen honestly am thinking upgrading my system because I don't think it bring them justice my system (sennheiser HDV820 - denafrips Ares 2) and I have ifi micro idsd BL it distort with them
Bra unveiled is out there n u discussin' this?..ok..Peace!
In my list of amps, I forgot the Hifiman Goldenwave Serenade. As a combination dac/amp that sells for $999.00 it actually does very well driving the Susvara. I would chose it over the EF-600. For even better sound I used the Serenade as a stand alone dac, feeding the Hifiman Goldenwave Prelude. This combinations gives even better bass weight and control.
Please compare prelude with audio gd master9 please thanks
@@hoshizora2110 My full review of the Prelude is coming soon.
Hi william i am getting bad clipping sound when i am using arya organic with piano sounds. I want to ask if the same thing is happening to you
No, I haven't had that problem. I once had a surround sound speaker that was distorting from piano music. I ended up having to replace the driver.
Do you think that by HIFIMAN lowering the prices by 50%, they also lowered the quality (sound) of the HE1000se? Will they still be the same?
The HE1000SE I reviewed came around the time the price dropped from $3500 to $1995. I assume it was made before the price drop. They are now $1695. I have not seen or heard a current version, so I do not know if there is any difference.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250Thanks, I appreciate your help
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 For example, I have two identical pairs of MDR-1AM2 headphones (about $250), purchased five years apart. I can confirm that the newer pair has significantly more bass and less treble than the older one. It's not due to wear, as I clearly remember that the older pair didn’t sound like the new one even from day one. Sony has definitely changed the sound signature, as well as the thickness of the ear pads. I know this happens with many products-manufacturers often aren’t consistent over time.
@@haskell3702 The thicker earpads are probably the reason for the different sound. Earpads can make a huge difference.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 I bought the Arya Stealth Magnet at the current price of $650, and the truth is that they didn't impress me much, which is why I'm also suspecting that they are not the same thing that impressed you youtubers 2 years ago.
I bought the Arya Stealth recently for 650 and now returning them for the Arya Organic for about $300-350 more (I think 300 plus paying for return shipping). What I’m hearing about the organics, it sounds worth the extra 50% cost - clarity, more punchy, bit more detail, and bass
Also a wider and deeper soundstage.
They're listening to me. I just a moment ago bought a new pair on HE6SE V2 on Ebay for $595. I see them used on other hifi sites for >$1,000. What is even weirder is that they have shipped within 5 minutes of me ordering them. I've received 2 or 3 emails already. I've got a Toppig A70 Pro & a Singxer SA 1. Should those be not enough amp, then I've got an Avantone CLA200 to try & a Hafler 9505, which are big heavy high power speaker amps.
😂 I too have gone crazy searching for hours for differences between AMPs, DACs and cables without a clear conclusion at the end
I can almost always hear differences between amps and dacs, when using the right headphones. With cables I hear very little to no difference.
How does it compare to the 99 Pro which everybody seems to love?
Sorry but I haven't heard the 99 Pro.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 that's a shame
@@dangerzone007 I was supposed to have one come in last year, but it never showed up.
the earcups are not steal on the he-500
Definitely not plastic or aluminum, so if you know whet they are please share.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 plastic scratch on inside inconspicuous area you will see
How much could i get for my pair of HE 500 on the used market. like new bought the phones with HD650 for a steal 10 years ago never really used them..
how does this compare to the HE6 sev2 that you tested?
About a hundred times easier to drive, about half the weight. A lot more bass, and almost as much detail. Oh, and a much larger soundstage.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 i think it will be the XTC2 for me then, cheers
Is the 1000 stealth you tried the V4 version?
Is there a version 4 of the HE1000? There was the original (non stealth) V1. There was the V2 also non stealth. Then the Stealth version, also known as V3. I am not aware of a V4?
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 I guess it’s brand new. I have it:) i’ve been trying to watch headphones reviews to get a sense of what criteria and vocabulary can be useful. I’m a musician/audio engineer.
It's not endgame for me. It's slightly better than the Arya Stealth but I prefer my £200 Aune AR5000. These RUclipsrs never stop with their hype.
I have not heard the Aune AR5000.
They are cheap ass headphones that sounds great. Period. They charge premium money for low quality materials and poor QC .., seenheisers are made with cheap ass materials but their QC is superb. In any case they should AMP their materials
I have the FIIO K7 and honestly, it sounds very good in balanced mode. The balanced sound has better soundstage which is larger and feels like a more in-space presentation. It feels like I'm a bit lost in the music but in a good way. The sound feels more redefined and more emotional. Unbalanced mode doesn't sound far off but every time I compared the outputs, Balanced was always better. The headphone I only used was the HE400se. I volume-matched them as closely as I could and It's probably like a 12% to 7% difference. The 400se is still a boring-sounding headphone because it doesn't have enough bass and other aspects of sound as well but Balanced mode on the Fiio K7 made the 400se punch above its price point.
Basically, think of Balanced as a more freeform and emotional kind of presentation. Unbalanced is more narrow and standard kind of presentation. Yes, it is possible the 400se feels underdriven on the Unbalanced output but it can go up to more than 120db for 400se so I don't think that's the case. Also, I could imagine what an Ayra Stealth on Balanced would be like because I listened to the Ananda Stealth on Unbalanced mode before. I would realistically guess an 80 - 90 percent difference in Sound Quality for Ayra Stealth on Balanced.
I heard this unit sounds better then even the ef400.
I haven't compared the two yet.
It would be interesting to hear how the Fiio K7 sounds compared to the EF400
anybody who has these and also heard the PI7 S2s from B&W?
This was my first amp. I gifted it to my father. Highly recommend for anyone new to the idea that there is more quality to be had beyond expensive dongles. Great little amp!
In summary what are the strengths of each headphones and the weakness have? :3
Nice, thank you so much.😊
Great review, is sibilance an issue ?
I didn't really notice any.
I need headphones like meze elite ;l but its very expensive headphone and im search best alternative headphone c;
Hi! How many watts does the otl have? How many watts do you recommend at least to drive this headphone?
I would recommend an amp that can put out at least 3 wpc into 32 ohms for the HE6SE V2. I'm not sure of the power output of the Wells Audio V8, but it does a very good job of driving the Susvara and HE6SE V2.