I feel Apple users should stick to native apple DAC anyway as Apple created their product for their own devices be iphone or iPad or Macbooks, Also these are quite a bit cheaper than the ones sold by HeadphoneZone and all I wish the cable was braided just like their typeC cables these days... A friend of mine who is a musician said the same thing what you said.
@@Shockwavs They look and feel pretty fragile but when you are saying that the apple dongle do not last more than a month I know that you are just over exaggerating or you got a counterfeit or/you got unlucky because it never happened to any of my friends using apple dongles and the apple dongle has a limited 1 year warranty ... These are good for atleast a year for sure... maybe after a year they will show wear and tear just like the old non-braided cables used to do... I did a hack of taping the fragile feeling cable and using a spiral cable protector along with it .... fingers crossed and I hop it lasts long.
Does the lightning to 3.5 mm adaptor by apple provides same quality as type c variant by apple? Because I have an iPhoneXr that has lightning port.. If apple’s convertor is good then its nice which costs only ₹900
It’s good that an Indian RUclipsr taking technicalities clearing myths about audio products helping in taking informed buying decisions for Audiophile community, most welcome brother worth subscribing to your channel keep the good work going. By the way I use Apple dongle plain and simple
this was my first time watching a technical video on DACs as im new to this audio community and im convinced that it doesnt matter which source you are using to power your IEM as it uses far less power than a typical headphone.thanks for clearing the myths.I think fiio KA11 is a good DAC
@@treblewellxtended hey What about the Warranty Policy for other DACs like Audiocular D07 and FiiO KA11? I can go to an Apple service center if I have a problem. But what about others?
Wonderful video, it removed a lot of confusions I had and I gained substantial clarity about DACs. We need more no BS, straightforward content creators like you in every category :) My favourite DAC is FiiO KA11
Thank u so much .. this months during festivals sales i am trying to get a new IEM with dac. I am gonna buy Audiocular DO7. At first i thought of buying DD hifi because of build quality. Genuinely thank you for introducing Audiocular dac since they are cheap i thought they are not good but now i am pretty sure that is what i was searching for.
I think this channel is the pinnacle of what informing NEEDED information for this hobby. Too many reviewers tell their viewers to pick up something that they don't need which most of them won't use the full potential of (ex. Moondrop Dawn pro). That extra moneu could have been spent on a better iem and you clearly state that. TWX you have earned my sub and as well as respect fo clarifying and trying to save us money in this forsaken rabbit hole. Definitely one of my most trusted reviewers at this point of time. Commenting not to win the dongle (i already have enough), but commenting to help boost your channel. Keep on informing the viewers to help them save money. ❤
Ordered a couple fiio ja11's a few weeks ago, and was scared i could have gotten something better when I saw this video get recommended, but glad they're really good!
Audiocular D07 and Fiio KA 11 is the dac I was looking to get... Btw you once again explained very great man. I got to know that dac will not change sounding experience. 💙
FIIO KA11 is my favorite , its aesthetics are peak I dont know why other youtubers are not coming straight to point like you . keeping going man , happy learning
You earned my sub only because you answered my question ive had for so long .. which was the hfz ddhifi vs d07 ... And soo many youtubers just ignored the question by many like me .... I guess due to sponsorship by hfz ... The only thing i can see is the headphone zone one looks like its stronger ... Thanks bud
My personal favourite DAC is Fiio KA11. Been using the 7hz zero two ever since it came out, but could never use it on my newer phone or my laptop due to the 3.5mm jack.
Good sound advice(pun intended😃) very crisp and knowledgeable, street smart opinions on Dac dongles. You touched upon a lot of points that many people have doubts about without being too technical. Awesome review. Keep up the great work.
Thanks a lot for making this video and helping us saving some money! There's so much confusion about iem dac and amp in this audiophile market. It's good to see honest people giving clear cut and honest reviews
I plugged my iem's into my friends ipad the previous week and I figured out they sound better with it . That's why I want the dac . Btw loved ur video ..
Audiocular D07 and Fiio KA 11 is the dac I was looking to get... Btw you once again explained very great man. I got to know that DAC will not change sounding experience
Im new to the audiophile community and recently bought a moondrop chu 2. Now that I was looking for a DAC and this video was definitely helpful. Saved me from spending a lot of money. Thank you! ✌️
the long awaited video is here. Thanks for clearing the air and myth around DAC. I use jcally jm6 pro which is identical to the audiocular d07 and it can drive my iems very well (delci, salnotes zero etc.)
Thanks for the helpful and informative video. I can't believe the hype behind dacs that they are something magical that makes your iems sound significantly better. Liked that you use your s10 just for the dac lol
Thanks a lot for decoding the myths and hypes around DACs. Was planning to buy a good budget IEM and DAC to go with my samsung devices. I have an s10+ and s22 ultra. Samsung converters somehow not working well. Thanks for the guidance. Looking out for the audiocular d07.!
@Zees-xv8pl I bought the audiocular d07. It connects well with the samsung s series phones. Using it with moondrop chu2 and kz castor bass edition. However I did notice that s series phones have compatibility issues with iem cables with mic.
@@raSesh_o0ook issue is with mic only and otherwise sound quality etc ? I mean i doubt if it decrease quality of sound or not or miss some beats ? Can you elaborate please ?
@@Zees-xv8pl the sound quality is definitely enhanced compared to ordinary over-the-counter DACs. This has a DAC & inbuilt AMP and can drive most budget iems and low power headphones also. I did not find any missing beats and there is no compromise in the overall sound output+quality. As per my view this is one the best available dac-amp given its price and portability. And for the mic issue, that is with s series phones not showing good compatibility with in built mic cables. Nothing wrong with the dac. The above TWX video on this is absolutely precise and I have taken his advice on this.
My devil instincts say you'll be slightly surprized with the Go Link. Rest I agree, all of them are really really similar. Same neutral sound without any coloring. One more thing I'd point out, the DDHifi and D07 are similar except in one area - mic passthrough. The DDHifi one has it. Whether it's worth double the price, I'd leave it to your audience.
@@treblewellxtended I don't know why most of the comments people put on RUclips saying dc07 does not have mic pass through is either ignorance or lack of understanding or zero tech knowledge
i found 2 issue during my research. 1. The dongle unit heats when paired more headphone (tiny size housing for amp chip). 2. It does not product good bass when paired with headphone, in terms of texture.
@@miershykfor iem, ka11 should be good enough, unless the iem not power hungry. At the end, you have the dongle. i just found some information while researching. do not own the dongle 🥲
@@miershyk for iem, i don't think there will be any issue.. i found the information while researching about this dongle. I do not own or tested it. you should be able to judge it 🙂. But as he (youtuber) said, upgrade your iem nor the dac to get different tonality, etc. 🐥
I'm very new to this , in the past i used so many cheap dac but eventually they ended up by going to not working condition, So I'm here to get a budget DAC suggestion...
You saved my money, 👍🏼 I have samsung and OnePlus type c to 3.5 mm jack, i thought i would buy a DAC form headphonezone. After watching your video I knew that there was no need to buy an extra DAC. Thank you for this video ❤❤👍🏼
Any thought on kz castor vs tanzu warner sg? Why you choose tanzu waner sg? I’m confused between these two. And about dac I’m iphone user but may want to use android devices. Apple dac vs audiocular d09(out of stock) or d07?
Wow brother. You just saved me some money. Thanks for the video. I kind of had FOMO after watching many channels promoting HPZ dac. The D07 would do the same job at half the prize and so it would be the right one for me now.
I use a potronics Basic 290/- DAC. Good that I've found a Channel which helped me in wasting Money in buying those costly Dacs . Thought that using different Dacs would enhance the listening experience. 😅😅 thank you for making things Clear and Clean .
I was suprised to hear and later confirmed that the ddhifi and audiocular D07 both has the same chip and not only the same build. The fun part is D07 is half the price which makes it the go to pic for me to pair with an affordable IEM. Never used an IEM before but going to get these and a good IEM for my new found hobby. Thanks for the video :)
thank you so much for making this video and doing the tests! you did a service! I almost fell for this and was going to buy my partner a DAC for her 7hz zero IEM thank god
@@F2F-asuran JA11 gives you more flexibility as it comes with app support and you can alter with filter settings and is nice and compact but D07 gives you more power(your IEM should sound louder), so if you require power go for D07 otherwise go for JA11. If your budget allows, go for Fiio KA11 as it is now selling at a discounted price around Rs. 2200/-
@@pralaygaming9485 Dude, FiiO KA11 isn't the same as JA11. What on Earth have you smoked? Do not advise people unless you know what it is. FiiO JA11 is the cheapest DAC from FiiO while KA11 is the best DAC+Amp under $50. KA11 absolutely smokes D07 for two reasons- 1.) KA11 supports DSD/256; 2.) Power:Volume Ratio per channel is above 200mW which is unheard of in this segment. Those filters do not nothing in reality.
Awesome breakdown, bro! Really appreciate the no-nonsense approach to debunking DAC myths. Love how you tested everything from the Audiocular D07 to the humble Apple Dongle - real-world results always speak louder than fancy marketing. Been breaking my head for days trying to find the right DAC, and you just made my job so much easier. My favorite so far is the Audiocular D07 and KA11 , but I’d love to hear what everyone else is rocking - what’s your go-to DAC Guys? By the way, bro ended the video like, 'don’t waste your money chasing expensive stuff!' If you’re an Apple user, just grab the Apple Dongle or start with a basic one - total gem, bro! 💎
I got this video in my feed all of a sudden while searching for budget IEM and DAC recently. Planning get in to some serious audio listening... This video is really informative 👍. Lets see I am lucky enough to get a giveaway 😀.
Wow, the Fiio KA11 DAC looks like an absolute game-changer! As someone who's passionate about high-quality audio and uses both IEMs and headphones regularly, the extra power output would be a huge plus for me. This would definitely elevate my listening experience to the next level. Thank you for the chance to win such an incredible product! 🎧🔊 Fingers crossed! 🙌
5:35 That's true. Both have the exact same specs. I remember commenting on Pauls Pov. He said it's the built quality and how the dacs are implemented that makes the difference 😂 It's good to find someone else also noticed that.
The most detailed dac guide I could find thank u so much now I know any 32bit dac is enough to convert 3.5mm to type c for my tangzu waner S.G much love from karnataka ❤️
A few weeks after using Apple Lightning dongle, love it so much! It has been months using my Tanchjim Oxygen with iPhone SE 2016, now with apple dongle + apple music for daily use
Thanks a lot man. Initially going for the hpz ddhifi but got the d07 under 1k and the difference is quite there when compared to my third party usb c dongle that worked on my s21 fe.
Well your video just clarify my mind and also the perspective towards the dac, it was very helpful and I am hoping you will burst some more myths in future videos
Firstly appreciate❤the effort you have taken to bust the myths out there in the market. Secondly, initially was hyped up due to lot of positive reviews on fiio jd1, saw your video on it, found it interesting. But now I am confused😅, need a type c iem under 2k to 2.5k max, currently I am using mi dual drivers... My requirement is to listen music for long time. Moon drop chu 2 dsp or fiio jd 1 or any other suggestions 😊. Also need a video on Poweramp EQ. Once again appreciate your time and effort
my choice would be the audiocular d08, also thanks for the video, was very confused as to people spending high amounts of money for dacs on budget friendly iems!❤
Favourite dac is the whatever is available...I work in pro audio...it's all jazz...still ordered the HPZ, because I want to support the company...they readily returned the etymotic er2se I purchased, and ended up trying 4 IEM's at their office. Awaiting 1 custom junior now. Cheers, you doing a fab job man! So much snake oil in pro audio
Thanks!, I'd like to go with a dac with an inbuilt amp, why because with additional power sucked from my smartphone, it increases the audibility of sound at the lower volume (below 30%) and provides the confidence to the driver to deliver their optimum potential with every volume raise.
Great video !!! Busting every misconceptions built around DACs . DACs are only for supplying sufficient power & not to improve sound profile of an IEM . Great summary !!!!
Thankyou so much brother for this video, Many of my doubts are cleared. FiiO KA11 is my pick. Btw keep going bhaiya, you are one of the best creator for Audiophiles :)
thanks for the information dude really appreciate your video . as iam new to audiophile community i didnt knew what dacs would actually do , well now i know thanks dude u really saved my brain power 😅. i might get FIIO JA 11
Amazing in depth explanations. Keep posting detailed experiments like this. You've earned my sub. Thanks for the info and good job. My eyes on Fiio KA11
i used fiio ka 13 and also i have apple lightning to 3.5 and apple type c to 3.5 all the dacs have same sound and same power delivery to my iems and you re right go with the apple and fiio dac its perfact for all iems and budget friendly too, tysm for the best dac review TWX
Just a few days ago I got to know about IEM , then I realised I don't have 3.5mm , then asking some suggestions someone suggested me that DAC is better than some adapter , but the are pretty expensive so in my opinion cheapest is better that is gonna work !! And now let's wait for 1st October!! 😅
Bro you just cleared my confusion, thanks literally for the knowledge you shared in this video, i was bit confused about which DAC should I buy and just watched your video...thanks...👍 Like and Subscribe done from my side. Keep doing the unbiased review may god bless you.
You must try KZ AM01. It's durable while Audiocular tend to loose connection from chip because of its too flexible cable design. Both using same chips for DAC and AMP
I feel Apple users should stick to native apple DAC anyway as Apple created their product for their own devices be iphone or iPad or Macbooks, Also these are quite a bit cheaper than the ones sold by HeadphoneZone and all I wish the cable was braided just like their typeC cables these days... A friend of mine who is a musician said the same thing what you said.
Well said!
no because these don't last long, and keep disconnecting.... not worth at all after 1month
@@Shockwavs They look and feel pretty fragile but when you are saying that the apple dongle do not last more than a month I know that you are just over exaggerating or you got a counterfeit or/you got unlucky because it never happened to any of my friends using apple dongles and the apple dongle has a limited 1 year warranty ... These are good for atleast a year for sure... maybe after a year they will show wear and tear just like the old non-braided cables used to do... I did a hack of taping the fragile feeling cable and using a spiral cable protector along with it .... fingers crossed and I hop it lasts long.
Does the lightning to 3.5 mm adaptor by apple provides same quality as type c variant by apple? Because I have an iPhoneXr that has lightning port.. If apple’s convertor is good then its nice which costs only ₹900
best tech content on DAC .. bursted the myths sold by the product companies and resellers on the internet.. All the best .. looking forward for more.
It’s good that an Indian RUclipsr taking technicalities clearing myths about audio products helping in taking informed buying decisions for Audiophile community, most welcome brother worth subscribing to your channel keep the good work going. By the way I use Apple dongle plain and simple
So nice of you, Thank you !
It doesn't matter who does it unless you prefer someone talking in a different language
@@thelovelyboi1431 agree, that was a crazy comment
this was my first time watching a technical video on DACs as im new to this audio community and im convinced that it doesnt matter which source you are using to power your IEM as it uses far less power than a typical headphone.thanks for clearing the myths.I think fiio KA11 is a good DAC
"Knowledge shoud not be paid" its the best line. quality of content 🔥
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@@treblewellxtended hey
What about the Warranty Policy for other DACs like Audiocular D07 and FiiO KA11? I can go to an Apple service center if I have a problem. But what about others?
Wonderful video, it removed a lot of confusions I had and I gained substantial clarity about DACs. We need more no BS, straightforward content creators like you in every category :)
My favourite DAC is FiiO KA11
Finally, a decent review on DACs explained clearly. It is not easy to get clarity on DACs as the research done is not extensive.
i really like the Audiocular D07 because it is giving the same piwer as HPC ddfi HI-Res DAC within the budget
Is that dac working in PC?
@@fredex5476yes
Thank u so much .. this months during festivals sales i am trying to get a new IEM with dac. I am gonna buy Audiocular DO7. At first i thought of buying DD hifi because of build quality. Genuinely thank you for introducing Audiocular dac since they are cheap i thought they are not good but now i am pretty sure that is what i was searching for.
🙌🏼
I think this channel is the pinnacle of what informing NEEDED information for this hobby. Too many reviewers tell their viewers to pick up something that they don't need which most of them won't use the full potential of (ex. Moondrop Dawn pro). That extra moneu could have been spent on a better iem and you clearly state that. TWX you have earned my sub and as well as respect fo clarifying and trying to save us money in this forsaken rabbit hole. Definitely one of my most trusted reviewers at this point of time. Commenting not to win the dongle (i already have enough), but commenting to help boost your channel. Keep on informing the viewers to help them save money. ❤
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Ordered a couple fiio ja11's a few weeks ago, and was scared i could have gotten something better when I saw this video get recommended, but glad they're really good!
Audiocular D07 and Fiio KA 11 is the dac I was looking to get...
Btw you once again explained very great man. I got to know that dac will not change sounding experience. 💙
As someone who hasn't ever used these chi-fi IEMS or a DAC, i think I'll just go with the Fiio Ja11. Thanks for the help!
Ja11 made my s12 pros more lively by increasing power
Audiocular D07.. I think the best DAC in this price segment
Is it working in PC/Laptop?
@fredex5476 yes
Will mic from salnotes zero work in that dac
Should I buy Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini at 2300 rs
@@aamirrrrryes it has mic pass through
This is the first video after watching which all my confusion has been cleared, really…👌👌👌👌👌
FIIO KA11 is my favorite , its aesthetics are peak
I dont know why other youtubers are not coming straight to point like you . keeping going man , happy learning
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You earned my sub only because you answered my question ive had for so long .. which was the hfz ddhifi vs d07 ... And soo many youtubers just ignored the question by many like me .... I guess due to sponsorship by hfz ... The only thing i can see is the headphone zone one looks like its stronger ... Thanks bud
My personal favourite DAC is Fiio KA11.
Been using the 7hz zero two ever since it came out, but could never use it on my newer phone or my laptop due to the 3.5mm jack.
Good sound advice(pun intended😃) very crisp and knowledgeable, street smart opinions on Dac dongles. You touched upon a lot of points that many people have doubts about without being too technical. Awesome review. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated!
Oh man, i hadn't even watched this video before commenting on the other one yesterday. Happy to hear your stance on that topic!
Much appreciated!
One thing the very few i saw on dacs they only compared the dacs but you telling myths about the dac has changed my whole perspective about the dacs 🤝
Thanks a lot for making this video and helping us saving some money!
There's so much confusion about iem dac and amp in this audiophile market. It's good to see honest people giving clear cut and honest reviews
I was confused between d07 and HZ ddHiFi, well I know both uses same ICs but I was worried about build quality, Thanks for your video
So happy I found this video! Finally someone who compresses the information and sheds light on the myths. Out of all, my favorite is the FIIO KA11
I plugged my iem's into my friends ipad the previous week and I figured out they sound better with it . That's why I want the dac .
Btw loved ur video ..
I'm new to this hobby. Eyeing myself on Fiio JA11 for the time being as Audiocular D07 is not available. Thanks for clearing my confusion on DACs.
From are you getting this,it's still unavailable for me
Audiocular DO7 is my favourite, Been using Audiocular CS-PRO with Cirrus Logic Chip, Similar sounding as an Apple DAC.
J cally jm30 is my favorite
Audiocular D07 and Fiio KA 11 is the dac I was looking to get...
Btw you once again explained very great man. I got to know that DAC will not change sounding experience
Im new to the audiophile community and recently bought a moondrop chu 2. Now that I was looking for a DAC and this video was definitely helpful. Saved me from spending a lot of money. Thank you! ✌️
the long awaited video is here. Thanks for clearing the air and myth around DAC. I use jcally jm6 pro which is identical to the audiocular d07 and it can drive my iems very well (delci, salnotes zero etc.)
Hope you like it!
Audiocular D07 is my favourite DAC paired with Truthear Gate.
How do you like the quality of gate. Im confused between gate and tangzu sg
Gate is very original sounding IEM ... Tangzu sg is more balanced sounding IEM
@@anikettigga2003 which one would you recommend for a first timer iem? Bollywood, pop and some mainstream English songs
@@anikettigga2003I too have truthear gate and today ordered audiocular d07 from conceptkart waiting for the output🎉
Bro how about audicular d10?
Thanks for the helpful and informative video. I can't believe the hype behind dacs that they are something magical that makes your iems sound significantly better. Liked that you use your s10 just for the dac lol
You talk sense!!! I like it! Debunking myths and giving honest review, fine! Excellent video.
Thanks a lot for decoding the myths and hypes around DACs.
Was planning to buy a good budget IEM and DAC to go with my samsung devices. I have an s10+ and s22 ultra.
Samsung converters somehow not working well.
Thanks for the guidance.
Looking out for the audiocular d07.!
Hey bro, which DAC you got ? And how's the experience with Samsung S series phone ?
@Zees-xv8pl I bought the audiocular d07. It connects well with the samsung s series phones. Using it with moondrop chu2 and kz castor bass edition. However I did notice that s series phones have compatibility issues with iem cables with mic.
@@raSesh_o0ook issue is with mic only and otherwise sound quality etc ? I mean i doubt if it decrease quality of sound or not or miss some beats ? Can you elaborate please ?
@@Zees-xv8pl the sound quality is definitely enhanced compared to ordinary over-the-counter DACs. This has a DAC & inbuilt AMP and can drive most budget iems and low power headphones also. I did not find any missing beats and there is no compromise in the overall sound output+quality. As per my view this is one the best available dac-amp given its price and portability. And for the mic issue, that is with s series phones not showing good compatibility with in built mic cables. Nothing wrong with the dac. The above TWX video on this is absolutely precise and I have taken his advice on this.
@@raSesh_o0o great, thanks a lot mate, for this detailed clarification. Gonna have it with CCA Trio. 😊
My devil instincts say you'll be slightly surprized with the Go Link. Rest I agree, all of them are really really similar. Same neutral sound without any coloring.
One more thing I'd point out, the DDHifi and D07 are similar except in one area - mic passthrough.
The DDHifi one has it. Whether it's worth double the price, I'd leave it to your audience.
Yeah, Mic pass through is there but that costs hardy ₹100.
And Fiio JA11 has pass through with PEQ
Dco7 does not have mic pass through?
@@zygote8888 It has mic pass through.
@@treblewellxtended I don't know why most of the comments people put on RUclips saying dc07 does not have mic pass through is either ignorance or lack of understanding or zero tech knowledge
People need this type informative content, such a smooth and easy to understand video 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏
Love your presentation, mate. Love how you breakdown everything in your videos. Honestly, your channel needs more reach than it has.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
This one video clears every single question i had in my mind
For me, fav goes to Fiio KA11 hands down for affordability and also power plus other features. This is a really handy guide.
i found 2 issue during my research.
1. The dongle unit heats when paired more headphone (tiny size housing for amp chip).
2. It does not product good bass when paired with headphone, in terms of texture.
@@syncwork Is that so? I'm using it with IEM so it shouldn't be too bad, yeah?
@@miershykfor iem, ka11 should be good enough, unless the iem not power hungry.
At the end, you have the dongle. i just found some information while researching. do not own the dongle 🥲
@@miershyk for iem, i don't think there will be any issue..
i found the information while researching about this dongle. I do not own or tested it. you should be able to judge it 🙂.
But as he (youtuber) said, upgrade your iem nor the dac to get different tonality, etc. 🐥
this was really helpful. I was almost convinced that I need a DAC.
went ahead and got just the KZ Zex IEM.
thanks Broski.
Glad I could help!
FIIO KA11 is my favorite Dongle Dac.
I'm very new to this , in the past i used so many cheap dac but eventually they ended up by going to not working condition, So I'm here to get a budget DAC suggestion...
You saved my money, 👍🏼 I have samsung and OnePlus type c to 3.5 mm jack, i thought i would buy a DAC form headphonezone. After watching your video I knew that there was no need to buy an extra DAC. Thank you for this video ❤❤👍🏼
My favourite DAC is the apple one. It doesn't look like something extreme and is minimal. So give me any other that looks minimal.
It's also surprisingly durable.
favorite DAC AUDIOCULAR - D09 and IEM is Tanzu warner sg
How was the sound
How is it planning to buy the same combination
Any thought on kz castor vs tanzu warner sg?
Why you choose tanzu waner sg?
I’m confused between these two.
And about dac I’m iphone user but may want to use android devices.
Apple dac vs audiocular d09(out of stock) or d07?
Did you purchase? I planned same combination@@Piyush23
My eyes on Fiio ka11 👀
Wow brother. You just saved me some money. Thanks for the video. I kind of had FOMO after watching many channels promoting HPZ dac.
The D07 would do the same job at half the prize and so it would be the right one for me now.
I use a potronics Basic 290/- DAC. Good that I've found a Channel which helped me in wasting Money in buying those costly Dacs . Thought that using different Dacs would enhance the listening experience. 😅😅 thank you for making things Clear and Clean .
I was suprised to hear and later confirmed that the ddhifi and audiocular D07 both has the same chip and not only the same build. The fun part is D07 is half the price which makes it the go to pic for me to pair with an affordable IEM. Never used an IEM before but going to get these and a good IEM for my new found hobby. Thanks for the video :)
I Was Just About To Order And This Man Saved Me From Wasting About $15 🍻
My Favourite DAC Is Audiocular D07
Thanks Once Again, Keep It Up•
thank you so much for making this video and doing the tests! you did a service! I almost fell for this and was going to buy my partner a DAC for her 7hz zero IEM thank god
Thanks
Oh thanks man, that's so kind 🙌
I was searching for dac, and this video got recommend literally saved my money as I was going to buy one for iem😭
I was confused between Fiio KA11 amd Audiocular D07. Thank you for clearing all my doubts 👍
What to choose bro
@@F2F-asuran JA11 gives you more flexibility as it comes with app support and you can alter with filter settings and is nice and compact but D07 gives you more power(your IEM should sound louder), so if you require power go for D07 otherwise go for JA11. If your budget allows, go for Fiio KA11 as it is now selling at a discounted price around Rs. 2200/-
@@pralaygaming9485 Dude, FiiO KA11 isn't the same as JA11. What on Earth have you smoked? Do not advise people unless you know what it is. FiiO JA11 is the cheapest DAC from FiiO while KA11 is the best DAC+Amp under $50. KA11 absolutely smokes D07 for two reasons- 1.) KA11 supports DSD/256; 2.) Power:Volume Ratio per channel is above 200mW which is unheard of in this segment. Those filters do not nothing in reality.
@@_the_shivam_ my bad, in my mind both models got interchanged😇
Great Video, you not only saved my money but also given me a knowledge that was enlightening!
Great to hear! Thank You. 🙌
Awesome breakdown, bro! Really appreciate the no-nonsense approach to debunking DAC myths. Love how you tested everything from the Audiocular D07 to the humble Apple Dongle - real-world results always speak louder than fancy marketing. Been breaking my head for days trying to find the right DAC, and you just made my job so much easier. My favorite so far is the Audiocular D07 and KA11 , but I’d love to hear what everyone else is rocking - what’s your go-to DAC Guys?
By the way, bro ended the video like, 'don’t waste your money chasing expensive stuff!' If you’re an Apple user, just grab the Apple Dongle or start with a basic one - total gem, bro! 💎
I got this video in my feed all of a sudden while searching for budget IEM and DAC recently. Planning get in to some serious audio listening... This video is really informative 👍. Lets see I am lucky enough to get a giveaway 😀.
Wow, the Fiio KA11 DAC looks like an absolute game-changer! As someone who's passionate about high-quality audio and uses both IEMs and headphones regularly, the extra power output would be a huge plus for me. This would definitely elevate my listening experience to the next level. Thank you for the chance to win such an incredible product! 🎧🔊 Fingers crossed! 🙌
5:35 That's true. Both have the exact same specs. I remember commenting on Pauls Pov. He said it's the built quality and how the dacs are implemented that makes the difference 😂
It's good to find someone else also noticed that.
Nice review. subscribed 😊 Will be getting Fiio JA11. ❤
The most detailed dac guide I could find thank u so much now I know any 32bit dac is enough to convert 3.5mm to type c for my tangzu waner S.G much love from karnataka ❤️
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A few weeks after using Apple Lightning dongle, love it so much!
It has been months using my Tanchjim Oxygen with iPhone SE 2016, now with apple dongle + apple music for daily use
Currently using Venture Electronics Odo and Faaeal ALC5686, works fine for the iem that I am using 😊
I am starting my audiophile journey and your video was very informative thanks a lot.
My favourite DAC was Fiio KA11.
Thanks a lot man. Initially going for the hpz ddhifi but got the d07 under 1k and the difference is quite there when compared to my third party usb c dongle that worked on my s21 fe.
As an android user I will use Fiio JA11. Great work and guidance. Thank You for analysis which really saved my money. ❤
Now i clear about dac. My favorite dac is Audiocular D07.
Thank you gor the vary informative viddeo.
So simple and easy to understand about dac confusion. Thanks man, I think my favourite one is 7hz 71 by design and built as well.
The DAC I liked the most is Fiio JA11 as its best value for money and I am an android user. Great video man !
Well your video just clarify my mind and also the perspective towards the dac, it was very helpful and I am hoping you will burst some more myths in future videos
Firstly appreciate❤the effort you have taken to bust the myths out there in the market.
Secondly, initially was hyped up due to lot of positive reviews on fiio jd1, saw your video on it, found it interesting.
But now I am confused😅, need a type c iem under 2k to 2.5k max, currently I am using mi dual drivers...
My requirement is to listen music for long time. Moon drop chu 2 dsp or fiio jd 1 or any other suggestions 😊. Also need a video on Poweramp EQ.
Once again appreciate your time and effort
Thank you 🙌 Go with Moondrop Chu 2 DSP solid IEM. For EQ i will make a video around last week of the month
my choice would be the audiocular d08, also thanks for the video, was very confused as to people spending high amounts of money for dacs on budget friendly iems!❤
Favourite dac is the whatever is available...I work in pro audio...it's all jazz...still ordered the HPZ, because I want to support the company...they readily returned the etymotic er2se I purchased, and ended up trying 4 IEM's at their office. Awaiting 1 custom junior now. Cheers, you doing a fab job man! So much snake oil in pro audio
Thank you, and I loved your point here support the companies that helped you. Kudos!
I would be Happy with Audiocular D07, Since it would serve my use case. And the Thanks for clearing the Myths around DACs 🙂
Really honest and great video...we need youtubers like you , who tell the truth..,🙏
Thanks a ton
Great Video Bro❤❤❤Finally Confusion got cleared, Audiocular D07 is my favorite.
Thanks!, I'd like to go with a dac with an inbuilt amp, why because with additional power sucked from my smartphone, it increases the audibility of sound at the lower volume (below 30%) and provides the confidence to the driver to deliver their optimum potential with every volume raise.
this was perfect, first time i skipped the whole decision paralysis part, recently got Letshour s12 and they were too quiet on my jack
Great video !!!
Busting every misconceptions built around DACs .
DACs are only for supplying sufficient power & not to improve sound profile of an IEM .
Great summary !!!!
Thankyou so much brother for this video, Many of my doubts are cleared.
FiiO KA11 is my pick.
Btw keep going bhaiya, you are one of the best creator for Audiophiles :)
Appreciate your kind words
My Favourite is DAC with Amp is Audiocular D07 , Thanks for Clarification regarding myths
thanks for the information dude really appreciate your video . as iam new to audiophile community i didnt knew what dacs would actually do , well now i know thanks dude u really saved my brain power 😅. i might get FIIO JA 11
One of the best review ❤ I have seen on my entire life ⚜️ thanks for the clarification 👍
Wow, thanks!
Thanks man ,
new to audio world and other vds were very confusing,
looking dac for my headphone with android
Saved me MONEY
My favourite is Fiiio KA11
Amazing in depth explanations. Keep posting detailed experiments like this. You've earned my sub. Thanks for the info and good job.
My eyes on Fiio KA11
I don't know which DAC is best because i am beginner in using of IEM earphones
thinks for opening my eye and you videos are helpful for me
thix a lot
i used fiio ka 13 and also i have apple lightning to 3.5 and apple type c to 3.5 all the dacs have same sound and same power delivery to my iems and you re right go with the apple and fiio dac its perfact for all iems and budget friendly too, tysm for the best dac review TWX
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Finally a great comparison on 1k
Dacs Thanks! Ordered D07 now
Hope you enjoy it!
Been eyeing the KA11 for a while now. My Salnotes Zero feels lonely these days. Entering at Day 5. Lets see how this goes!
Thanks you made it clear if it was worth to invest more in budget IEMs. It really saved my money.
The fiio ja11 is available in my locality. I hope will get one soon. Thanks very much for the valuable information 😄
Thank you so much for this review; it really saved me money, which I can now use to buy higher-quality IEMs.
I was searching for this comparison since a long long time. Thank you alott for making one. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Very good content cleared my doubts about DAC !! Subscribed!!
Welcome aboard!
Just a few days ago I got to know about IEM , then I realised I don't have 3.5mm , then asking some suggestions someone suggested me that DAC is better than some adapter , but the are pretty expensive so in my opinion cheapest is better that is gonna work !! And now let's wait for 1st October!! 😅
Amazing review! Just bought the Ka11 over the Q11 (high price but has internal battery).
Ka11 drives anything and is way cheaper than most DACs
True.
My favorite is Headphone Zone X ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC. This is the most valuable information about external Hi-Res DAC myths. Thanks for the video.
Audiocular D07 and Fiio KA 11 is the dac I was looking to get...
thanks for good content
Bro you just cleared my confusion, thanks literally for the knowledge you shared in this video, i was bit confused about which DAC should I buy and just watched your video...thanks...👍
Like and Subscribe done from my side. Keep doing the unbiased review may god bless you.
I was a bit confused between ddhifi and audiocular
Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻
You must try KZ AM01. It's durable while Audiocular tend to loose connection from chip because of its too flexible cable design. Both using same chips for DAC and AMP