I BROKE a Speaker!? … and Avoiding the YouTube Clickbait Trap.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Brief History of My Measurement Past
4:50 - My Dummy Moments
9:56 - Avoiding Clickbait for 4 Years
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Erin, the lack of click bait is a big part of what gives you credibility. I value your objectivity and your lack of hype. I try to actively avoid content with click bait titles or thumbnails and that makes this a very refreshing channel!
I agree with this!
Although I don't mind clickbait, it's part of the game. It's basically the same as having an advert sign on the street.
But I do expect that people have at least an interesting point that just hooks into the clickbait in a nice or interesting way.
If not, it's basically like junk food, looks nice in the photo but the reality leaves you feeling nauseous and unsatisfied.
Yes, this! Click bait is so exhausting to sift through. I just want an accurate title with quality content. Erin is one of the few channels doing this.
@lindathomas-fowler6486
x2, Couldn't have said it better.
Not meaning to sling mud, but IMO a lot of the people who tend to click on "Click-Bait" titles are often already subconsciously (or consciously) looking for drama.
But TBF, there are also different "levels" or extremes of clickbait. You can be clever to a degree without being wholeheartedly dishonest or disingenuous, but you need to be careful in making those determinations and how they will be perceived. You want to draw new viewers to the channel while also not losing the ones you've established.
IMO, so far you've done an excellent job with your video Titles and Thumbnails. One thing that I do ALWAYS want to see in the Title is the actual Manufacturer's Names and Model #s so that they are easily "Search-able" via RUclips OR a Search Engine if I am looking for a specific product. However, I also understand that leaving some Titles a bit "mysterious" can draw people in, too...
For example, let's say you have a new Subwoofer in for review and the video's Title reads something like, "HUGE. DEEP. ACCURATE. BASS...that you've just GOT to EXPERIENCE!"
IDK...just do what you've been doing and always follow your gut instincts. The vast majority of your viewers and the comments are positive, thankful, and helpful, and other stereo/audio/HiFi-based channels have A LOT MORE "trouble-makers" in their comments sections!
I know it's tough with "how RUclips works" regarding clicks, traffic, # of views, comments, and ""popularity, but I still honestly believe that QUALITY over QUANTITY is valuable and will also provide for the longevity of your channel, rather than a "here today/gone tomorrow" hype train.
Cheers.
Your channel is truly refreshing. No BS. No Hype. Just your data and your listening experience, which usually backs up your data.
You have been almost overly open and honest.
Thank you. Don't change a thing.
EDIT:
We have all made mistakes.
Sending line level into mic inputs.
Putting a screwdriver through a driver.
Reversing polarity on single driver in a cabinet with shared airspace.
Blowing up a HiFonics seies VII car amp by miswireing the 12v remote turn on to the speaker outputs.
Having a $27k Christie projector fall in my backyard on it's lens from 5ft by not locking a leg stand in place.
Own it. Learn from it. Move on.
Erin I'm 56 and have been in the audio business for 38 years. I have never come across a guy that was more ethical, humble, honest and integre in this business. You are THE reviewer. Keep away from trendy bullsit. Cheers from Mexico.
Thank you for not contributing to the mind rot. I, too, believe clickbait is a massive detriment to society, making everyone dumber.
I'm trying, man.
Enshitification is real. Don't fall prey to the motivations that draw one down the dark path.
@@ErinsAudioCorner There is a fine line between deceptive “click bait” and offbeat humor. You deserve a wider audience, but maybe there is a limited audience for the type of technical review you do.
Anyway, keep up the good work, and try not to break any more speakers!
Cheap Audio Man went the way of clickbait. We appreciate your avoidance of such unpleasantries💯
Yes he did. I can't watch that channel anymore.
@@829marv I unsubscribed and have had to teach the RUclips algorithm that I’m not interested in CAM after literally 3+ years of watching his content weekly. It’s been a challenge forcing RUclips to not show me more of his videos.
@@829marv I never could. Not as bad as Scotty Kilmer, though.
Yeah, well hes the type of loser to disregard measurements completely
He asked you to not name names, but I honestly agree. It's not as fun to watch anymore and he kind of feels bought and paid for at this point, I find it cringy. He has gone the way of not ever giving negative feedback for fear of upsetting his contacts, just like so many others have done. Z doest the same thing. everything is great, so nothing is great.
Erin, I’m a member of the septuagenarian boomer cohort who’ve been in this hobby for well over 50 years and in the first several decades of FOMO addiction went through many times more equipment than I really could have afforded. Even back in those days before the interweb was even a glint in Vint Cerf’s eyes, there were a scant few audio related publications that didn’t resort to the type of purple prose that we’d now describe as “click-baity”. Of the half dozen or so YT review/commentary channels I currently attend in this area of interest, I think you do the best job of reconciling and demonstrating your subjective impressions to the very thorough technical measurements in which few of the others have invested the time and resources.
We all know who “they” are, and there’s certainly some entertainment value to be had from watching the “Giant Killer of the week” episodes, but I think as long as you maintain the integrity and credibility we’ve come to value, your channel will grow organically.
Just keep being that guy.
I joined this channel because of its simple and easy-to-follow format. A simple title with a view of the speaker(s) and a lack of clickbait.
I have a saying: Life is simple, but people make it complicated.
Solid video as always! Great job. Couple ideas…
1. Create a badge or logo that manufactures can place on their website, indicating that their product has been reviewed by you. This might help gain some exposure through manufactures websites.
2. And this is more of a general grape of mine… help the audio community to standardize on terms and nomenclature when subjectively reviewing a product. Specifically, when discussing the level of impact of something. For example, some may say X makes a huge impact on the sound. Exactly what do they mean by “huge”? Some say huge that but what they’re really talking about is something closer to placebo. For example, I hear people say power cables make a huge impact on sound. We all know that that is not the case. Everyone keeps using terms like “huge” and “big” and “great impact” for everything, even for the smallest thing, this completely dilutes the value of subjective reviews.
Keep up the great work!
When they say power cables make a huge impact, what I hear is "zero" impact lol. Is the wire gauge big enough? OK you're set.
I’ve just got to agree with what many of the other commenters are saying: you’re doing it right. Clickbait will suck me in once or twice, then I notice the pattern, downvote the videos, and stop watching that “channel”. On the other hand, if someone is posting videos that seem to be balanced, honest, transparent, and provide good info; then I seek out that channel looking for more of the same. No clickbait need, respect and appreciation go a lot further. It takes a lot of time to build a good reputation, but I think that’s very valuable in the long run.
Your integrity and lack of YT flair is why we all respect you so much! I'm not quite sure why Sean Olive hasn't called you to hire you for his research group at Harman.
Re: clickbait comment.
I see you adhere to the Engineers Creed - you are here to serve the good of the people.
Do the best you can, brother.
Erin, stay true to yourself as you always have. I personally detest click bait of any sort…it’s always a disappointment, and it leads me to think the person is not serious and I question the person’s credibility. Having detailed data is essential and complements the review. And please…no “dumb looking thumbnails”…you’re better than that. I have unsubscribed from other channels because they have gone the click bait and silly thumbnail route and those channels have become caricatures. I’m subscribed to your channel because you are genuine, down to earth and approachable, and your reviews are always thorough and informative.
You have the right idea about growing your channel. Personally I can’t afford a lot of the speakers you review, and I can’t buy a Lamborghini either, but I’m interested in the information and how things work.
The click bait stuff others do really pisses me off. I just want the data and opinion. It’s honest.
You are doing it right.
Erin to answer your question on what I'd like to see more of here are 3 things:
1. Table of content in the start of your video, so I know ahead what you want to cover
2. More pictures close up of the gear you are testing. I love looking at stuff.
3. Components up the signal chain with quality of life features with focus on ease to use. Making it easier to decide between brands/components.
Cheers
You just keep doing you the way you are. This is why we watch. Yes people click bait but they don't keep watching
Erin, you are who you are, and the fact that you are genuine is what makes your channel great. Just keep doing EXACTLY what you are doing.
Patience, grow organically. The word will spread, but it will be slow. You are the man, dont loose your credibility over clicks.
Erin, no more click bait please! We get enough of that online already. Your style, class, and presentation is what others should model after. As for growing your channel, what grabs me is comparison videos, budget and mid-fi equipment, and educating us normies.
Don’t change! I really like what you do the way you do it.
I’ve become fed up by the click bait videos. So many reviewers have started those videos “i got this for myself, its awesome, The best of the best, this destroys that..”
By now there are a lot of reviewers i stopped following simply because the want to promoot the hype train.
But, love what you are doing. IE comparing objective and subjective. To my ears objective isn’t everything and subjective is as important so i’m glad you are the one that brings them together.
My taste might not be the same but your honesty in reviews will helps me allot.
Your honest, down to earth approach is what keeps me coming back to your channel in addition to your clear way of sharing your insights
I appreciate Erin. Best audio reviewer in my opinion. I have stopped watching certain RUclipsrs because of all of the clickbait issues.
I watch you because you are about measurements combined with listening. All the years that you have been fascinated with measurements amazes me. How you have created techniques and use the best equipment to give a detailed, accurate picture to us is so appreciated by me. Also I feel you are a good, kind, honest person, which adds to your credibility.
Sensationalism and spectacle, that's what our society is devolving to. And there is no modulation and nuance in our discourse. Thank you for not adding to that and I believe with time your channel will grow to around 250k (seems to be the ceiling for audiophile channels). The clickbaity channels tend to be the younger set because that's the audience they're going after.
Go to bed early one night a week…. You’re an honest guy Erin. I appreciate that. You do more than ya know for the community. You’ve earned trust and credibility from us.
I only understand parts of what you are telling us but I learn and I enjoy listening to you! Thank you!
LOVE your vertical response rig!! I'm still doing time-gating so I may copy it.
I watch your videos for their content, and along the way I appreciate the old-school goodness of your unfiltered self. You are making this world a bit better place.
Just keep doing what you’re doing. The cream rises to the top.
In the end, it’s your channel so you get to decide the approach and what’s best for you. What’s more important: sticking to your principles or making more money? I choose to watch you because your methods and personality speak to me. I’ve been fooled too many times by clickbait videos and rarely do I watch them more than a minute. I always watch yours to the end!
Just keep doing what you’re doing, man! Don’t change a thing.
You be you Erin; keeping it real is keeping us keen 😉
Plus, whatever happens in the future, you’ll be able to look back and be glad about the integrity you kept and the way that shaped the relationships you foster along the way.
Keep doing what you are doing mate, there is no doubt you are the GOAT of RUclips Hi-Fi reviewers.
I would hate to see a channel like yours, that's more on the academic side than the entertainment side, succumb to the clickbait title trend. Your channel is very entertaining, don't get me wrong. I'm happy you are sticking to your guns on that one.
I would like to see more raw driver reviews. From the cheap ones to the more expensive. But that's a real niche market. Something like zaph audio but more up to date. The raw driver data on Zaph Audio is now 17 years old.
Great idea!
I am going to comment and like every video you release! Your channel is a gift to audio enthusiasts. Your sub numbers and views don't do it justice!
I respect and value your channel because you avoid clickbait. Whenever I consider buying a speaker I always go to your channel hoping it’s one you’ve reviewed because your work is solid. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Speaking for myself, I think it’s perfectly fine to have a catchy click, as long as (like you mentioned) it’s covered in the video and done in a way where someone wouldn’t likely feel “bamboozled”😊. From a community based approach, I would imagine there’s more subscribers that could share your channel. That could leverage some peer-to-peer credibility to go along with whatever click options/format you choose. I don’t think I’ve shared many channel links with anyone in the past, but I’ll share right after this post. To anyone else scrolling through the comment, if you haven’t shared Erin’s channel link yet-let’s do it!!!
I appreciate channels like yours that don't claim every product reviewed as being the greatest bit of kit. Even more so when the channel talks about product flaws and possible solutions. For example Stephe at 'Skunkie Designs' can be pretty brutal when reviewing tube amps and, going by her test data, deservedly so.
I really enjoy her channel but about how brutal she can be. I imagine an owner of a Willsenton R8 or a Musical Paradise MP-301 and feeling over the moon about how great they sound and enjoying music beyond belief and then they watch her videos and suddenly they hate the amplifier and feel like crap. Love her or hate her she goes her own way and don’t care what others think.
I support Stephe, aka Skunkie Designs. She puts her heart and soul into making better tube gear that doesn't break the bank. When she criticizes a product, she has the data to back it up.
@@sean_heisler I own an R8 which is why I found her channel. I agreed with her assessment of the R8 because my Sunfire TGA-7401 had more air and clarity than the R8. In fact, it sounded more tube like than the R8. I have since done a few of her mods, those related to reliability, and replaced the tubes. With each improvement, the R8 sounded more and more like a solid state amp which lead me to the conclusion that the "tube sound" is likely just pleasant distortion. So I took the opposite path and got a Hypex Nilai DIY500 Stereo kit amp which sounds fantastic precisely because it adds nothing to the input beyond amplification.
I don't know exactly what would increase attention while also aligning with your personal standards, but I can say that I am still subbed to this channel precisely because you haven't resorted to stupid thumbnails and inflammatory titles. This says a lot about your channel.
As a viewer, I'm not above falling for click bait, though I rarely return for more. All the bait I've clicked on, and only suscribed to 5 audio related channels. I think You're right, it may lead to the channel growing slowly, but attracting viewers who will stay.
Funny for a rocket scientist, but you're doing the big ass diesel thing here. And I agree.
You've earned my attention by being real. Whenever I'm looking for hifi reviews, you're the one I turn to.
Keep it real !!
You are just very unique in how you present the data. I like the style and the data. Still learning as I go. You are doing great things. Keep it up.
I love the measurement and review videos you do. I think they are perfect.
Completely agree Aaron. Manufacturers could and should be more open and honest about their specs and prospective buyers ideally should understand what those specs mean.Not that there needs to be a hierarchy of specsmanship per se,more that correlating specs with preferences will ultimately help the buying public identify their preferences and priorities from a more informed perspective.
You are easily my favorite reviewer now on RUclips. Please keep doing what you're doing basically the same.
Definitely stay away from the clickbait titles and thumbails. You said it, it will attract the wrong crowd and your channel will continue to grow organically based on the high quality reviews you put out. One idea, maybe you could partner more with dealers and integrators like Dreamedia, Audio Advice, etc. so they send folks interested in a product to your reviews.
Erin, stay the way you are - what your guts tell you. I'm absolutely happy the way you are doing things as I also believe that the measurement and honesty is the only way how to provide good info basis to later decisions (and for me also relax & entertainment value amidst the sea of subjective feelings and opinions 😊 )
At this point, I'm streaming TIDAL exclusively, using Roon (that I love as a search engine for new music that I've never heard). I connect that to WiiM Pro Plus. That's connected to my 7 tube fun-fi integrated amp. That's connected to my fun-fi B&W like bookshelf speakers and matching powered subwoofer. I love it now, but I am always looking to improve it. So any of those types of components are what I'm most interested in hearing about. When possible, items that are less than a grand each are what mostly turn my head. Thanks for what you do. I appreciate you.
I appreciate your honesty, That's why I like your videos. Please do more raw driver Videos And please make some more car stereo related videos.
Great video! I really enjoy your channel. A little click bait is fine to get attention, but don't fall into the trap of posting five different "BUDGET LS50 KILLER" videos on your channel😂 I can't take a reviewer like that seriously.
I think your channel is great!! 🎉 95% of the videos I watch are based on products I’m interested in (whether or not I’d ever be able to buy them). I really like how detailed you get with your product reviews and adding real world scenarios. The measurement info Vs how they sound info has really helped me to narrow down what I think I would like to buy Vs what might not be worth it to ME. 🎉. Keep up the good work! Please review more HT speakers, some kinda sound/visual demos to go with the measurements would be cool too. Thanks 🎉
Hey Erin-maybe for the thumbnail, or title, you can put a positive highlight of the test subject like “good bass extension” or “smooth highs” etc. We appreciate you and your channel man. Keep on crusin’!
Personally, I’m watching for entertainment/humor.
I’m happy with my speakers (mostly thanks to your videos, I purchased a Kali LP 6v2 recently….it was my first speaker purchase in thirty years (I did make several DIY speakers over the last ten years and purchased a sub or two five years ago…also from your testing results). I’m not chasing anything or feel the need to be constantly buying…but I enjoy your mostly objective approach and honesty.
Keep doing what you do! As a DIYer, I really don't bother with the click-bait videos anymore. I'm looking for data from a trusted source - you being one of them. Being an avid fan of a certain brand is one thing, but there are just too many shills out there misleading people.
I had an adcom mono-block blow a cap. It bottomed one tower of my Infinity IRS-1bs.
All the voice coils rubbed after that. Too old and cranky to fix them.
Was going to scrap them till I looked on eBay. Need to sell off the EMMs and EMITS to those in need. And fund the new home theater build.
Keep - keeping the channel with your integrity.
Picked up a to link mesh using your Amazon link
I really enjoy your content and easy way for anyone to help!!
I appreciate your genuine integrity. Change to improve your financials is okay. Im okay with attention grabbing thumbnails, so long as what ever the title promises to deliver ACTUALLY delivers it. But please do not sacrifice your core principles.
Erin, I'm thrilled that you don't use all those horrific techniques to get more viewers that all my other favorite RUclipsrs use. That said, of course you want more views. You work hard on this content and it deserves a broader viewership. I couldn't blame you for doing what it takes to get more clicks. I really appreciate what you bring to the RUclips audio scene.
Crazy thumbnails might grab my attention, but what content is linked to that is why I’ll watch it. Some of the channels do crazy intros that I just fast-forward past. Measurements are nice, but I need to know how the speaker sounds in a room that’s treated from a trained knowledgeable set of ears. And how it compares to other similar products.
Please read this because it is heartfelt. I have been watching your channel for a loooong time. You bring something to the community that is truly lacking. Maybe you, ASR, and Audiohaulics. I have been with you since before you could even battle the existential threat of telling people to like and subscribe at the end of your videos, or the conversation that you had with us about how you were conflicted about affiliate links. We have always been supportive of you and your decisions to do so. Same thing with your battle with starting a Patreon. You're not jamming it down our throats, but let us decide to support you if we want. This is just the next phase of the same conversation. I think you can see, after the Tekton incident how the ENTIRE community rallied around you that you are at the very least respected when it comes to your integrity. You originally even tried to completely stay out of the subjective game, but I think that you have found a good balance of listining before measuring, taking notes, giving your opinion, and then bringing the receipts. That is the most scientific and unbiased way to go about it, while still allowing yourself an opinion. A highly experienced opinion at that. A respected opinion. As for clickbate titles and tumbnails, I absolutely cannot stand them. I have unsubbed and cast away many a channel that I otherwise liked their content because of how dirty it made me feel even looking at them. Scotty Kilmer comes to mind. But that being said, there is a canyon between not doing anything at all, and doing sleazy misleading click bait titles and thumbnails. There is plenty of middle ground that is attention grabbing, not attention seeking. This video's thumbnail I think is a very good representation. It's a fine balance. Not everything has to be a sterile field and lab coats. We can have some fun too. I still miss the occasional goofy skit crap you would do. Don't be afraid to get silly on here every once in a while. So keep chugging on, play the game, just don't try to game the system. Thanks for all you do!
For the past year or so, I've been marking new channels that the algo recommends who use clickbait thumbs/titles as "Do not recommend channel".
Over the years, I've subbed to too many channels already, and am culling the subbed list down to the ones that I really value, like your channel, Erin.
I get why creators do it, but it often self-reinforces/rewards the creators into making the content that becomes a chore and not what they wanted to make in the first place. Take photography channels who want to share their passion for photography, but end up covering the latest gear releases and comparisons because people click and then YT promotes their channel and they grow-but they then lose sight of their goals and many burnout.
Also, good reminder on reducing social scrolling and getting to bed earlier! 🙂👊
Whenever you break a speaker, you can now be glad it wasn't a TAD 😂
As long as you keep doing what you’ve been doing your channel will keep growing. Resorting to clickbait stuff might grow the channel quicker but I think that you’ll end up with a better channel in the long run if you don’t . I already see your name being mentioned more often on various forums
Well , if can make some experiments like make your own speaker and share gonna be sick, also trying to make some educational content help to engage people, I really like that videos about drivers units . Now will be cool see where you can go with Klippel and knowledge. Thanks for every video bro and keep going
We quickly learn who these clickbait artists are out there, and then ignore them in the future. Erin, I appreciate your sincerity and honesty, dedication to giving your honest opinions supported by data. No clickbait or sensationalism with your channel, and that's great!
I appreciate the honesty, you have the most in depth details on products that you review, by Miles compared to any other channel!! Most channels just sugar coat everything to get the most views possible! Being true to yourself is good for the soul! Peace
Personally-speaking, Erin... I say, "Keep on, keepin' on", w/what you're doing; i.e., a fine & balanced blend of measurements, & a slightly subjective overview coupled w/ informative points that said product perform(s) well, & also those that they don't do so well. They always *really help* me, (& prob. most of your subscribers), to get a good idea of what the product sounds like.Your integrity, and just as important, your genuine honesty, and the whole non-elitist vibe of your channel is really a breath of fresh air. Just my thoughts, Erin. Thanks for what you do... All the very best from a Scotsman in Nippon.
I am watching a lot of good and fair other engineering channels. They still use clickbaity thumbnails, but still keep it personal and close to themselves.
I don't think there is inherently something wrong with it. It's just the modern digital variant of an ad or shop sign basically.
If you know magazines as AudioXpress you know what I mean.
What I seriously would suggest, is actually find someone or a company who understands this and is good at it. Or follow some courses etc. That certainly doesn't have to cost a fortune at all btw!!
You can still have something that doesn't look dumb, but is still very inviting.
What helps as well, is finding a couple of more mainstream products. People automatically search those and look for proper reviews.
I am definitely not saying that's what you have to do, but just a couple of them or so.
Just some ideas, Love your channel. Finally brings a bit of sanity in this crazy world. 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Erin, your honesty is what makes me click your video. I have been lucky enough to own a couple of the speakers you have reviewed and your videos could not be more accurate. Thanks for everything you are doing brother!
Can u do a playlist for subwoofer Integration for dummy? All videos on YT are subjective, it would be great if we can have some REW measurement to help determine when we can stop that process
Hello Erin. As it turns out, both products are of interest to me currently. I have that subwoofer. It's a F12G. That's Danny's driver. I had picked piano black which I'm now regretting, shunning that as a finish due to easily visible scratches and the temptation to dust it all the time. Sorry about your mishap. I had viewed your review from 2013 of that product. I think what they offer is a good value for the price. Few other companies offer a servo at that price, or even, much more. Don't know how much the servo or the sealed enclosure is improving the sound however compared to modern designs in the $1.5k to $2k range. I suppose I could get a second sub in the $1.5k to $2k range, and compare fairly easily if I wanted to. I'm now looking at the Revel M126Be again for my dining room; there's a used pair currently on the market. Another reason to be buying a second sub used, as well.
Particularly appreciate your non click bait approach..
Clickbait is dishonest and cheapens content and I don't like it. I look forward to your video because it's not a bait and switch. It's really that simple. Clickbait is dishonest. I see you as an honest person with integrity.
Not necessarily a live stream, but maybe a monthly segment where you answer questions about what we can do as far as using EQ to improve out home sound. I do YPAO on my AVG 3060 and I couldn't tell you what was done and what to look at. How about how to do in room sweeps? I have used REW & MSO, but I don't know what I could do for the other 11 speakers in the home theater. I've watched 2 of your videos on how to interpret the charts, but I think you could do another on what things on the different charts are definite problems. Maybe a Excellent Chart to contrast a bad chart. Great channel please keep it up! Greetings from Japan!
Practically all my life I've had some form of music starting with my dad and his stereo gear and me having a transistor radio at 7. At 9 or 10 I got a paper route and got a portable radio with an eight track and at 12 I got a component system with turntable, eight track and double cassette recorder. Around 16 I got a receiver with turntable and tower speakers with 12" woofers and from there I've always had some type of 2 channel system until I got married in 1995 and started having kids and my wife felt like their were more important things to use that money for and she made me take it back because she needed a better stove and thanksgiving is coming up. After having kids and watching TV and movies more she let me buy a surround sound system. Over the years I've had some type of surround system but nothing fancy. About 3 years ago she passed due to cancer and COVID and it wasn't long after that I decided to get back into 2 channel music and in doing some researching I stumbled across a utube channel but it was on the line of home theater and about upgrading and now seeing gear that I never knew were out there. I spent close to 20 grand and now I need to learn how to get the most out of the gear that I have and channels like yours has been helping until this day. What I look for is your honesty, dedication and thoroughness. Also, for me it's entertaining and enjoyable, but most of all it's educational. Thanks for all you do.
One reviewer did a very popular video on why people like Bose, I think these types of videos where brand names or concepts familiar to the average consumer are connected to science in a concise manner (
I made a video a while back about Bose because I was truly curious for myself about a few Bose speakers I was given. I think it has 2.7M views. It's ridiculous. I've never been able to replicate that.
@@joentell yep! Was talking about your video, fantastic content that got me into the audiophile world-- thank you.
To get more views you have to do what you do not want to do basically. I spent 20 plus years managing construction for a giant construction company but decided to open my own small company when my first child was on the way in 2002 and wanted to change things to suit my own preferences and did so. I am much happier this way but no longer depend on high volume.
Thanks for the video, Erin. I watch you, primarily, because I believe that you are being sincere. That’s that. I’m kind of a wonk and like measurements and numbers and maths…but ultimately I usually come down on the side of emotion, when it comes to music. Having said that, knowing a thing or two…I appreciate your approach in trying to encourage people to combine the linear and emotional experiences of gear. Very interesting stuff. Anyhow, your sincerity…that’s the ticket. And that wins out over sensationalism and click bait in the long run.
my preferences are: no clickbait/terrible thumbnails, and no video intro longer than 5 seconds. keep up what you're doing.
I like videos under 10 minutes long. That's my subjective suggestion.
Also, I sometimes lose the plot in your explanations but that's owing to my lack of knowledge more than anything ... Yours is among the top audio channels on RUclips, subs counts are not a true measure of quality. Don't change what you're doing.
Absolutely agree with the other commenters so far. Your credibility and honesty in the audio space is what makes me click on your videos and subscribe. The lack of space to discuss nuance is fading everywhere because creators are chasing the algorithm. As a result, content gets shorter and more lacking in honesty and detail, which then continues the cycle.
I come here specifically to GET what the others aren't offering... the detail, nuance and opinions from someone who knows what they're doing / talking about so I can learn something new. I'm an engineer myself in the sound/vibration analysis field, so I respect very much the way that you link the objective side to the subjective. Just dumping measurements on people has way less value than explaining what is unique, important or audible, and that's exactly why I come here because you do such a great job at it.
OK this says a lot about old I am but I like your instrumented reviews reminiscent of Julian Hirsch. Keep what your doing it's great and needed.
Thanks!
Erin, I watch a ton of hi-fi reviews and yours are some of the best! Your content is amazing and full of great technical info.
It'd be awesome if you could make some comparison videos for bookshelf speakers with similar sound characters (like bright - Mission, KEF, B&W, Q Acoustics; middle - Dali, Acoustic Energy, Monitor Audio; warm - Wharfedale, Elac, Dynaudio) and how well their floor standing counterparts behave in large rooms (20 foot plus) in the $500, $1000, and $1500 price ranges. Also, it would be cool if you could suggest some amplifiers to pair with them.
I love semi-classical music, mostly vocals. I have a pair of Yamaha HS8, but I prefer the sound clarity and tonality of my Dali Zensor 3 + Cambridge Audio A1 setup more.
I LOVE that you stay away from clickbaity stuff. I'm listening to you because you are trustworthy and a good person.
Keep up the great work.
Idea since you asked: how bout a case study or two. Here is a room in this house, here is budget. Here is layout. If you were an audio consultant what speaker, source, dsp work in this particular space and why. Given the parameters what to listen for when adjusting speaker location to backwall/sidewalls given space/setup constraints. Then how person could do relatively cheap/quick/easy measurements and adjusting dsp/sub integration after setup and determine if wall ceiling etc treatment necessary.
I see your face on most thumbnails. That helps. Sometimes i will scroll past content that i would like to see because i do not recognize the site. A prominent logo or face helps (like on daily hifi)
I like the way you do it now, please don't do clickbait, it just makes the person doing them look stupid in my opinion. You already do amazing work, don't sacrifice all that for quicker growth, I am sure the views will come, it might just take a little longer.
One thing I've seen other channels do and I will name a few for educational purposes: is keep improving the photography. The best example is MKBHD.
I started watching him probably 10yrs ago at this point and his videos are borderline movies at this point.
In this hobby of ours, I'd probably go Joshua Valour the headphone guy and Andrew Robinson.
Either way I appreciate what you do for us. Keep strong
valour is really an entertainer more than a reviewer he started to give us measurements only since is a bit affiliated to the headphone show (props to them)
@@Desanusor that's the whole point. The production is so good you don't even have to be a "headphone guy" and you will be entertained. That being said, his reviews are legit. His observations tend to track very well with what I experience in products he reviews and I get...imho
@@zoroluva I have a good example of wtf from him and others with the DT1990 that they almost all judged good or pretty nice for the price and they are now all shi§§ing on
Hey man, you do you. Your technical knowhow and humble attitude towards maesurements is what makes this channel stand out - stay true to your strength, and the channel will grow organically in due time.
Also I totally agree with you on the thumbnails - its not worth it to dumb anything down, especially when your strength is competence. But what makes a 'good thumbnail' is really subjective and constantly changing, so why not try and make 'the best possible thumbnails', without dumbing them down. Sorry that I can't be more specific, but I got a bit of a brainfog these days and sometimes struggle getting the words out in a meaningful way.
Anyway thanks for your amazing contribution to the enthusiast space, and thanks for the bts stories from back in the day, really appreciate it
Its about changing your view of what success means to you.
The game of RUclips is about views and popularity which can lean to real money and opportunities and sometimes it's tough to watch others be "successful" in that way. YT rewards marketing videos because they too are trying to sell ads. Click throughs for ads placed on a marketing/sales focused channels are probably higher than an education-focused ones. PR people are hired to promote products and are more likely to reach out to those "salesy" channels.
But that's the game of YT. Play a different game where YT serves your goals.
I came back from a trade show with Techno Dad this weekend and lots of fans visited our rooms and thanked us. Some were fans of our Daily HiFi podcast. They were all awesome. I would not want to attract more people to my channel if they weren't people I would like to hang out with and talk to. If I were to compromise on my values, I think I could get more viewers, but maybe not the right ones. Sometimes less is more. Quality over quantity.
There are plenty of "The Best 5 - whatever - " channels that RUclips recommends, until I tell them not to recommend them. Don't be that.
I have read the usual HIFI magazines for years, and learnt absolutely nothing from them. Don't do that.
Your channel (with ASR) has educated me such that I know how to get the best sound, for me, in my room, and now I am happy. Do more of this.
Don't change anything. Take care.
Stay true to yourself Erin you're on a good way.
Used Amazon link for some coffee, interconnects and Blu tak 💯✅👍🏽
Hey, thanks!
I've stopped watching some channels because every video is "crushing" or "the best"
I like to see your opinion followed by the objective data. I think it's totally fine to say things like "this one surprised me"
RUclips shorts are only useful to people who don't care to truly understand a topic. It's also a great way to have things taken out of context. Continue as you are.
I love that you are NOT doing Clickbait videos. I like the old very famous mechanic man who talks about vehicles, but his video titles are beyond stupid frankly and often cause me to skip them entirely. I believe it is an insult to one's viewers and their intelligence to rely on clickbait videos. You are doing very well and provide a service no other reviewer, minus maybe a VERY few, are doing online. I hope that the YT algorithm will make you much more known in the future.
Hi Erin, in my humble opinion I think you are doing what you have to, you keep me interested in audio and your channel, and with me many others who seek knowledge and understanding of this very technical hobby. You have also made me stop watching other RUclipsr's audio reviews channels simply because I do not like opinions or personal views, clickbaits, or just snake oil sellers. I think what you try to transmit goes over many people's heads, sorry if some get offended by this, not intended, but maths and physics are not favourite subjects for most people. And that is a big issue when trying to get a wider audience. When something goes technical it's a no no for many. Meanwhile, the seller's style youtube video where little understanding of how it works is required and it is more about bells and whistles is more palatable for most people. Those who can afford a Ferrari may not know how to put their car together or what technology is used to build its engine, but they pay happily for a very expensive car they problably do not know how to get 70% of its capabilities (most of the times), they got sold the car basically, like a piece of jewellery, and this latter example runs parallel with audio equipment. It's is sold like jewellery, for the looks, zero technical insight.
Just look at audio science reviews, I love it, but the levels of hatred this channel/website sparks is unbelievable.
To tell the truth, to be honest and true to one's convictions has always been very difficult task in this world from the dawn of humanity.
Time will tell mate, but if you keep consistent you will always have a devoted audience who knows what to expect from you. Thanks for all your teaching.
Thank you for providing excelente content!
You are more confident, comfortable and professional in front of the camera than when you started. Presentation matters possible upping video production values to match your greatly improved communication skills. There is nothing wrong with a little eye candy when you provide valuable data.