ONIX Xl 1 ALPHA Endgame Dongle for $109
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- ONIX Alpha a END GAME DONGLE
😀 $109.00 Value Equation is off the hook amazing.
😀 Fantastic Sound Quality with Resolution, Micro Details, Layering, Stereo Imaging, Effortless Sound
😀 Hercules Level Power UP to 500mW @32 Ohms
😀 Top Quality Build and design
😀 Attention to details fit and finish don't portray the low cost.
🤪 Zero Negitive Feedback Zero
NADA, NIL, ZIP, NONE
Shanling Audio making the ONIX with British Sound.
INFO LINK TO ONIX:
onixhiend.co.uk/alpha/
PURCHASE LINK:
www.linsoul.com/products/shan...
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 INTRO
0:23 SLIDESHOW
2:22 OPENING
3:35 WHO IS ONIX
5:30 $109 BANGER
7:18 FEATURES
9:14 WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
13:00 FILTERS THAT WORK
14:30 SOUND QUALITY
16:02 SLAYS THE EPZ TP50
17:00 CONCLUSIONISH I AM NOT A SHILL!
Picked up Onix Alpha after listening to you and a couple other reviewers I trust and am super impressed. I have several nice dongles including Cayin RU6, Hiby FC6, Lotoo S1, Penon Tail, and L&P W2 but have been listening to Onix Alpha more than those since I got it. Great recommendation!
Great to hear!
love the relaxed cadence of your reviews. I playback at 2x and I can still understand everything.
Thanks very much for the review. Mine arrived today and I love the analog sound. Far more musical than all my other dongle Dacs.
It a nice surprise, thier dap is blowing me away
@@tonedeafmonk Quick question, is a dap worth getting if I only listen to TIDAL and QOBUZ?
Thanks! Loved your review and immediately purchased!!
Thanks huge for the support 🙏 🙌 💙 much appreciated.
I can't wait for you to talk about the ONIX XM5
Thanks! Already ordered but video was useful.
Thank you so much really appreciate your support 🙏
I received it today, and it's got power!
Any advice on the best settings to use for IEMs ?
Wow that alpha looks impressive, oh can’t wait you get the xm5! That dap looks darn good
You and me both!
@@tonedeafmonk ordering mine soon tonight 🤩🤩🤩 I will also grab me600 your review on them is phenomenal! Really well done friend
Thanks Jason, Placing an order today. 👍
Fantastic! Enjoy share your thoughts once you get ears on please!
@@tonedeafmonk Will do mate... 👍
@@taipan75ordered mine as well 😅
I need to try it 🤩
I bought EPZ's TP 50 last week. I appreciate the good neutral control. It can control all headphones. I personally think it's fine as long as my ears like it.😊
Totally agree
There is only so much a dongle can squeeze out, you aren’t missing too much. Most of the changes in sound are very tiny, but the onix sounds great with my aful explorer. I haven’t tried anything else with it yet.
Great review. Thank you.
Anyone ever tell you you look like you're related to Josh Walrath from PCPer? (Another great reviewer)
Good review stuff like my D9200 and Moondrop S8 sounds incredibly good on this tiny dongle, even compared to my desktop stack.
Good choice!
Was going to get TP50 but was waiting for 618 sales to score a good deal. Then Andy released his review of this and said he thought it would be the best bang for buck dongle of 2024. Then I saw your FB post basically backing Andy up, so I got this with the case and the Linsoul $100 coupon which took $50 off the price. I'm so eagerly awaiting this one!
mind sharing the code for linsoil?
@@maragindapohan You have to purchase a code before their sales to get a discount. Get on their mailing list and you'll get a heads up before their next sale.
How much you got after discount?
Following your review and Andy's from AndyAudioVault, I just pulled the trigger on the ONIX ALPHA XI1. Thanks.
It's very organic sounding loving it still. It's my reference now.
@@tonedeafmonk Will you review the SM4? I'm curious the hear your thoughts.
@@BiToKuEhopefully he doesn’t say it’s better than the 61t, because I ordered that instead of the sm4 and DaVinci lol.
@@Hijynx87 Did you really? What made you choose the 61T over the SM4?
@@tonedeafmonk My Alphie just arrived! I'm so thrilled to try it!
Just ordered one for the equivalent of USD$76.
Sweet!
Purchased the LEC code from Linsoul and going to get this. Feel that purchasing this way is the best deal going in dongles right now even though ill probably have to wait 45 days for it haha
Edit: English
Amazing pricing and value.
Hell yeah, I was about to get a fiio ka17 , aune yuki or questyle m15i.
TP50 is fantastic, got it on your rec. If you say it’s much better, I must have Alpha. Ordered mine, thanks Monk!
Hello, In your opinion how does the two compare? Which one do you prefer and recommend? Is the ONIX far better than the TP 50? I am torn between these two dongles.
@@subikshrestha6846 Onix all the way brother, don't even think about it.
To be honest they are not far off. Onix does produce more note weight, also has more power. TP50 is not bad at all, just Onix Alpha is the better device all around. Its only $20 more.
I was looking at the Fiio KA17, this one looks better for the price and sound. Hope Amazon gets them in soon on the Hifigo store. The thing about the KA17 is that you can run external power to it which is a plus.
And the PEQ from Fiio looks interesting 🤔
@@tonedeafmonkbut you have to deal with the app lol, qudelix is a better option for eq. The fiio app won’t even let me use the eq on my btr7, because the option is off the screen barely. At least on my iPhone 11 Pro, it must be too small of a screen lol. I’m sure I could just set up some peq profiles on my android dap or tablet and then store them on the btr7.
based on your informative review, FYI just ordered one on AliX the Hifigo store. Curious also about AKM sound and so also ordered the Colorfly CDA M1P on Amazon. Will enjoy comparing the two... with the Canon 2 using 3.5 connection.. I don't use headphones so don't really need the power, but the other strengths of the Onix sound great.
From my observations it not about what DAC is used more about the Clock and Processor used in conjunction with the op amps makes the sound signature more or less.
I love my Moondrop Pro but I need this one.
NEED is subjective LOL
I wonder how it compares to a (USB-C wired) Muse Hifi M4. The reason I ask...bought the M4 about 3 weeks ago for a similar price. The M4 also has 7 filters. Balanced output (2.5/4.4) of 320mW & 320MW into 32 Ohms.
Great review. Will this dongle sound better (more detail, natural, better soundstage) than my Hiby M4?
Please, the word Endgame isn't in the vocabulary of audiophiles. They may say it, they definitely don't believe it. And just wait patiently for the next Endgame product. Rinse and Repeat...😂
Ha Ha your so right. Should have said temporary endgame!
@@tonedeafmonkjust say this week’s endgame lol! Hahaha
I buy audiophile stuff just to listen to reviews of the next audiophile stuff 😭
I think it's possible to both be an audiophile and to subscribe to the idea of "endgame" gear.
Everyone has a point of diminishing returns that they're not willing to cross.
I agree that "endgame" is unlikely to last forever, maybe more like three years - which in the tech world may as well be forever.
😂@@testname2635
Como se compara frente al fiio Ka5 ?
Seria de mucha ayuda tu comentario smigo.
Let's go!
I ordered the XM5 DAP super excited for that one except now I have bought 7 DAP'S and out of money!
@@tonedeafmonk nice would like to have a comparison one day!
I hope your review of XM5 will have comparison to Ibasso D16 because it goes head to head with Ibasso
Don't have the D16 sorry
How good with variations anyone test?
So those output power figures, are those the rated figures per channel (similar to KA13 and KA17) or are they the sum of the output power for both channels? Some manufacturers aren't clear on this so I was wondering if you'd know.
From my understanding it was per Chan.
Wonder how it would sound with my Shanling M1s?
Just bought it on AliEx for US$100, delivered. My goodness, I really should've waited for 11.11...but at this price...why the hell not?
Just ordered one for the equivalent of USD$76.
@@TheVeganVicar Nice deal! Where?
@@jb678901 Lazada. I could have gotten it for $75 but I was short of "coins". :(
The ONIX DAP has a completely different sound presentation based on the marketing description.
I hope it sounds different from my Shanling M5Ultra it's going to be interesting
Something to be aware of. It appears that this dongle is not compatible with SOME Samsung devices. My A53 and S6 Lite tablet cannot power it. Other devices, including an A14 have no issues.
can i use it for my pc and connect a mic too?
hi.. is there a chance that you can share blessings on that dac.. its my dream dac since i watch ur video 😢
❤❤❤
Nice review. Could you draw a comparison to bigger Dac/Amps like the xDuoo XDO5 Pro or the Shanling H5/7?
Haven't listened to those Shanlings so can't comment.
As for drawing a comparison to my $1000 modular XDUOO XD05 Pro doesn't make sense 🤔 It so many different sound signatures the point is mute. Not to mention 4x the power.
The XD05 is early the better and don't compete with each other.
@@tonedeafmonkI might misunderstood but in the sound quality section it seem to compare favorably against desktop system (Geshelli+Sparkos+A90D), so I got the impression that the Alpha can compete against desktop and transportable setups.
@yogiwp_ I meant to come across how much this dongle impressed me and certainly gets closer to a desktop stack than any other for me.
Sorry didn't mean to come off so strangley
Tri i3 mk3 tuning looks similar to pilgrim but for 200$ with 10mm DD, 10mm Planar, sonian ba for mids. If you get a chance please do a review.
It's on my radar 😎
And it’s pimp purple! I forgot to get one and ordered the 61t butterfly and a tanchjim origin. The tuning looks really nice on the i3 mkiii, but I haven’t heard a stand out set from tri ever, so maybe this will be their first real hit? Usually they are wonky or just meh.
I have been using the Cayin RU7 with my Pula02 and oh my -it is such a good match. That Cayin’s only fault is that it draws lots of power from the host source. I does this Alpha draw power?
I would say it would draw the same or more power.
Muy buena revisión está mejor que el Epz Tp50, este Onix iria bien con un Singot Ea500? o que otro audífono de este precio recomendarias usar con este Onix XL 1 Alpha
A great choice for the EA500 will smooth it out and use the fast filters.
interesting... cs43198 stand alone dac chip, vs. cs43131 dac chip with its integrated op amp. So Onix clearly thought the op amp mated to the 43131 was less quality than they wanted. The cs43131 is regarded for its efficient power handling. I wonder if the sgm 8262 op amp ONIX chose to mate with the 43198 is friendly on battery powered phones and computers as well?
Looks like the FIIO KA13 also uses the SGM 8262 op am, but mated to the cs43131 which is odd b/c that is redundant. FIIO must have disconnected the op amp bundled with the cs43131and routed the signal to the SGM 8262.
Well, no matter, everything is about implementation, not raw parts.
I drove it pretty hard and didn't see a big drain on my phone, but the Alpha did get warm.
Fwiw in Andy's review he started getting 10hrs he ranked it a score of 98/¹⁰⁰
I watched Andys Dongle Madness review and he gave it a huge praise like the Monk did. Two great reviews on this one,I’m in. Battery drain is my concern as well since l’d be using it on my Shandling M1s. I’m using Hipdac 3 right now.
don't realy need and expensive dongle dac, and my chosen was the EPZ for the next sales period at Aliexpress, but this one is an amazing price/value pick!
are they selling it at Ax? cause the link you provide isn't working and looking it by self just found the case... and the official distributor in my country at onix's web still hasn't it available.
HiFiGo has it on AliExpress and thier store.
@@tonedeafmonk thanks... Gotta check it again
Como se compara onix vs luxury precision w4?
How does this compare to the Moondrop Dawn Pro? Does it work well with EA500 / IE 200 / Hexa / Artti T10?
(Context: I already have the Dawn Pro, will there be a significant audible difference?)
If you bought it, I’d like to know your opinion
Hi TDM. Thanks for another great review.
Can you confirm whether the Onix has balance control? I have reduced hearing in my right ear and need balance control to equalise the SPL. I currently use a Hiby R3 Pro Saber and also the Qudelix 5K (excellent app functionality) both of which have balance control.
Purely looking at sound performance does the Onix beat the Hiby R4?
Best wishes and keep up the great work.
Yes it does, and it's on the app as well. Sound wise better stage than R4 and it sounds closer to the way the Hiby sounds on DSD Files, smoother and less sharp edges to the notes while still highly resolving. Overall if you were decided on a dongle or a dap I would go say dap because it's just more convenient for me.
Thanks for your reply. I agree a DAP is more convenient and as I already have the Qudelix 5K which is so clever I probably don't need another dongle but you sounded so impressed with the Onix sound and build you tempted me and so many others. I know a large number of buyers of the Onix are having trouble connecting to their phones so I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger.
I know you don't review many portable head amps but have you tried the Chord Mojo 2? I have it and find it superb as both a head amp and preamp.
Best wishes and keep up the great work.
Hi! Thank u for video. Does it sound better than a shanling m5 ultra?
Has a some DNA there the M5U is more colored in the bass and Treble
Funny how both you and AAV made the same mistake: It is the xi one, not the xl one.
I ordered mine some time back, and definitely cannot wait for it to arrive.
I was thinking the same at first but the naming system should not make sense if it was XI 1 as all thier other gear is XM and stuff?
@@tonedeafmonk I checked by copying just the I on the name on the official site and seeing how it registers on the address bar.
TDM, is it suitable for Reggae and Hip-Hop? I'm considering upgrading from my DC03Pro. Or suggest an alternative upgrade, thanks
Alpha is pretty neutral and organic sounding if you want something more energetic maybe wait for the the DC07 PRO with 4 CS43131 DAC's
@@tonedeafmonk Thank you
On videos and pictures the buttons look like the gold paint is cheap and can be easily scratched off by accident. Am I wrong about that monk? Are they nicer irl?
Looks better in real life but long term usage will be the deciding factor for sure. I honestly dont think the buttons will wear down the finish.
Any popping sound when you insert or remove the onix from your phone?
None for me
@@tonedeafmonk thank you for your reply!
Any fresh impression and comparison with DC07 PRO?
iBasso is super clean like the DX180 neutral with faster leaner tighter bass. Alpha is more laid back analog sounding not a technical beast like the DC07
Thank you for the review ❗️ 🔆 My main concern is, does it work with Iphone, because I have here for example hiby Fc4 and with higher volume it just switches off... I know questyle works with Iphone, Ipad, I would be so happy if this dongle would 😎🙋♂️❤️💯
Yes just tested 100%
That’s Greta News thank you!😊
great news😂
Compared to Letshuoer DT03, which is the better buy?
Alpha as long as your looking for a more analog sounding Dongle otherwise you can go EPZ TP50 for a more clinical sound or speed more $180 for the iBasso DC07 PRO full featured super clean.
Great video! I recently found your channel, and all videos are really good.
I am currently upgrading my gear to what I call my ‘end game’ setup:
* Sundara -> Ananda Nano (already done)
* AFUL Performer5 -> Dunu Davinci. Could you recommend something in a similar price range? What I love about AFUL is that they are super comfy. Is the Dunu also comfortable? For instance, does it have a pressure relief valve?
* Hiby R3 Pro Sabre -> R4
* Topping DX3 Pro -> I hope it’s my end game. I only miss the balanced output. Do you recommend anything better, but still with a resonable price?
Just a few questions if I may:
* Does the ONIX Xl have better sound than the R4?
* If I am happy with the loudness, would switching to balanced cables for the Dunu or Ananda improve sound quality when using the R4?
* I am thinking of buying the Wiim Ultra, but I wonder if I can achieve similar or, hopefully, better quality by connecting the R4 to my amplifier.
Thanks!
The Onix Alpha has a different sound than the R4 not better per say depending on your taste?
Switching to Balanced might give you better sound also depending on the gear. Some stuff likes more power to scale up better.
@@tonedeafmonk
Thanks!
My use is only R4 connected mainly to Dunu Davinci or Ananda Nano, which are not that power hungry, so I can just keep using regular cable? On R4 specs page they show different values depending if it is balanced or not balanced. Does it mean that they are small enough that I would not notice?
Question: How close or how good will this sound compared to an ibasso dx180? Excellent review. Thanks!
The DX180 is way more resolving and Bass is tighter. Stage is wider and more 3D then there is the special sauce that the DX180 does on the top end! So 1/5 the way there IMO
@@tonedeafmonk I am a little bit surprise, because this dongle have a Dual CS43198 flagship DACs and iBasso don't....
I have plan to buy Topping A50 III to pair with my HD 650, Now I use ibasso D14 Bushmaster to drive my HD 650, is it going to improve the sound if i buy this ONIX? Or I just go with the Topping A50 III? Thanks
Since I have not listened to either can't really comment if one or the other is going to be better pairing sorry.
This will be an update Apogee Groove
do you think it will go well with the EJ07M?
Very much to smooth out the edges of the EJ make it sound warmer without making it sound to warm or thick
I wonder how it compares to my btr7 and shanling m3 ultra. either way I wanted a good dongle for my steam deck and samsung tablet.
I have a BTR7 and just ordered one. I'll try to remember to reply later in case you're still deciding.
@@Wistnerlol I did the same thing, I should have mine any day now… also ordered the juicy 61t and a tanchjim origin to get those sweet Ali deals. Rip
I got my onix, it sounds great! Works very well with my galaxy tab s8+ and just sips power. I also found out it has usb class 1.0 mode as well so you can use it on ps4/5/nintendo. 🎉
If I already have a hiby r4, does this Onix takes the sound quality to another level?
Sounds like the R4 on DSD Files
@@tonedeafmonkI already have a truly gorgeous sound from the HiBy playing around with mseb, equalizer and peq. So the dongle would take things a notch further?
No your good
Currently have the FIIO K5 Pro ess and Moondrop Dawn Pro for Dacs
For IEMs I have the SuperMix, Performer 5, Truthear reds and am going to purchase the Falcon Ultras shortly.
With what I have currently would you recommend I pick up the Alpha XL1 or put that towards another IEM?
Wondering about this too. I have my Supermix 4 paired with only JM6 Pro 😂
I'd recommend getting a qudelix 5k for the peq and bluetooth.
@@Hijynx87 I found the FiiO BTR15 also looks good. With latest XMOS chip.
@@eboboboyyeah they also have a peq, and added shelf filters too, it used to just be peak filters. Qudelix has a 20 band and I believe 20 or 30 save slots. Fiio is a 10 band with 3 slots I believe. The dac/amp in the fiio probably sounds better though.
@Hijynx87 Thats true. However according to Andy donglemadness, the BTR15 sounds more natural or analogue. I think its just for personal preference.
But Im also still reconsider to prefer Bluetooth vs sound quality in Onix as well 🤣
How does the Alpha work with a iPhone 13 Pro Max if you have a proper lightning to USB-C dongle?
just fine.
wait i just got epz tp50... gg!
My condolences
Oh snap! This ONIX comes out of nowhere the TP50 is still was great choice. And besides a back up is always handy in case one goes through the wash.
How does it compare to best DAPs?
The best daps are the best for a reason. Short answer It doesn't even the R4 and DX180 wipes the floor with a dongle. In my opinion. Sound wise it's fantastic but usage and features don't compete.
Monk, STOP teasing me!!!!
I haven't received my 30 day chip yet,lol
Sorry 😀
@@tonedeafmonk it's all good my friend!!!
Very nice review!
Can ONIX be connected to an external amplifier with a cable 3.5mm jack (dongle dac) to 2 rca (external amplifier)?
I have check it with TP50 and was working without issues, even if is does not has dedicated line out?
Thank you!
That should work cant see why not it just headphone out to rca
@@tonedeafmonk I mean theis chain pc->dongle dac->(3.5mm jack to 2rca input)external amplifier->headphones.
@@Nordi1_0745 It should work fine, though you may lose sound quality.
@@TheVeganVicar Why to lose sound quality exactly?
you must try with lg quad dac
A transport is a transport for music and phone will work if the Alpha can power up otherwise you have to use the CB19 iBasso Splitter.
How does this Onix drives full size headphones? I🤔
Depending on the headphones and how hard they are to drive?
@@tonedeafmonk Audeze-X and HD650
Slight negative - it is a king size dongle. But the play/pause button is a big plus in my book.
Good for playing game? Etc. pubg?
Your chapter tag says “who is Edmonton” instead of Onix. Oilers fan?
What song is in the intro?
It was in the vid sorry I forgot
does onix alpha compatible with apple devices?
Yes
I have Luxury Precision W4 which used to be kind of 'end game' and now I got this very cheap ONIX that blows me away. What should I do? Throw away W4? 😂 Who is endgame? :) I literally can't decide. W4 is much smaller, which I like.. but the sound - that's tough decision
Its that good? I wonder how it stacks up to ru7.
W4 is a killer dongle impressed those two get compared 👏
Better than FiiO KA17?
That is the main question 👍
Apparently it doesn’t drain your battery like the ka17, but still no real comparison. I believe andyaudiovault rated it higher than the fiio though.
¿Lo compro?
ci
The onix XL has to be the best design i have seen along with aune yuki, the rabbit hole just gets deeper 😅
Need to carry two shovels like a barbarian carries swords to keep up with this expensive hobby.
Aune Yuki is in trouble, especially price wise. Hope Amazon gets the Onix Alpha in soon, and I’m in.
@@sagaman4785 they have allready made there money yuki, but they will suffer now the onix XL has been released, its deffinately the best under $150.00
Power drain on your phone must be enormous!!! Am I wrong? TP50 is already bad.
I only use dongles for short bursts for that reason I am a dap fan
The hype was too loud, a bit skeptical, let me wait n see.
1. Onix’s high output power is a mere 500mw @32, while last years fiio q11 has 650mw @32
2. In theory, 500mw whithout dedicated battery will make you phone last only 3-4 hours & heat.
Enough reason not to jump on the hype train
Dongles vs DAP'S there is a argument for both. I personally am in the DAP camp.
Aw man, blue LEDs? 😢
The work of Satan
Satan likes purple 💜
Not gonna lie, the dac looks ugly to me. But Andy from dongle madness was also praising the build so there could be something that videos couldn't capture. I wish this was something with shanling's design language.
Also, if shanling is the oem manufacturer, these are just assembled in UK? Or imported for onix label?
Made in China by Shanling the tuning and components are dictated by ONIX to achieve thier sound preferences.
@@tonedeafmonk Thank you for clearing!
Enter This and xduoo link2 bal which is warmer, softer?
I never have tried that one
What are the headphones it can drive, can it drive HE1000se or Organic? Thanks
I only tried it with my HE400i was no problem