Honestly, it's really amazing how far you've come as both a tech reviewer and musical enthusiast. I remember discovering you back when you reviewed the Skullcandy Aviators. What a progression.
I had WA7 last year. really good amp/dac. you can easily switch between a speaker setup/ 1/4" headphones and 1/8" jacks and the weight on the desk is a plus so it doesn't slide on the desk when you're plugging stuff in. drove the Audeze LCD-XCs and HD800 perfectly.
Expensive but I bet they are both superb! probably getting the HD700 + a dac/amp combo. I have my Titanium HD sound card, so maybe I'll try them out with that first.
Good informative video! These are heavy hitters but fantastic quality anyhow. Have you given any thoughts to portable amps? You may have heard of the Fllo brand, excellent quality and pocket friendly, these would also drive your higher end headphones via your mobile devices, keep up the good work,always enjoy your uploads.
Don't get me wrong I love these reviews too it's just funny because his descriptions says "reviews made with the average consumer in mind" when this beast costs $1400.
UrAvgConsumer, I'm going to purchase first pair of cans. I listen to acoustics, oldies, funk, jazz, and and classical with some mainstream pop/rap. I play BF4 frequently. I'm deciding between dt880, ath-a700 or ath m40x., srh440. Thank You in advance for your insight man:)
Great vid as always ! PS : you may not see this comment but I suggest you to try the parrot zik 2.0 ;) this is probably the most advanced modern headset in the world currentely and it can be really bassy if you want to (let you discover it by yourself but i'm sure that you will be very impressed ;D) peace
***** that is a nice setup. But you need to try some different gear. I was perplex when you said you never had tried open-back headphones. For true-to-sound experience you really need open-back headphones. In headphones, you should try BeyerDynamic DT990 Pro, the Sennheiser HD800 and 900 series and the Reference line of Audio Technica. I have the BeyerDynamic for being the cheapest, and the only I can really afford. In the DAC department, you should look for FiiO, namely the E17, and the Audioengine D1. Cheers to good audio!
Please try an O2+ODAC combo unit from Mayflower Electronics (or any other company who makes them). I've heard that some people prefer it to the WA7 even though a O2+ODAC is way cheaper.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I've heard great things about the O2. I was thinking something similar. That tubes and other electronics were the most expensive, that the DAC itself were there to simplify things, to make it a complete solution. I will most definitely test an O2+ODAC system as soon as I can find one in my city. It seems to be one of the best, if not the best bang for your buck DAC/AMP combo out there. Which is just what I'm looking for, a combo unit for both speakers and headphones.
Depends. Some manufacturers (not sure about Mayflower) give you the option to choose the amount of gain. Some will even change it for free. It's only a matter of resistors I believe.
So happy he got his senses together and stopped doing his God damn reviews on audio quality from an MP3 iPhone audio file. No wonder beats were his favorite headphones back then.
***** I just ordered a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250s along with a FiiO E10K amp off of Amazon. They're normally 300 and they're going for 170 right now! It'll also be my first experience with open back design and they're very well regarded headphones. Worth checking out...! Can't wait for mine.
lots of people use this tube amp huh... UAC, Barnacules Nerdgasm, and Hifi Guy (with one guy regret it) I don't like my music to be too warm so not really interested. BTW, for open headset mid-tier go for Sony MDR MA900 and Sennheiser HD 650 Audeze EL-8 maybe?
I think these are it. www.wooaudio.com/products/wahps2.html The ones not sold anymore were ones he found in Best Buy, but those are definitely not the same stand as the one in this video.
Honestly, it's really amazing how far you've come as both a tech reviewer and musical enthusiast. I remember discovering you back when you reviewed the Skullcandy Aviators. What a progression.
amazing video bro, in for 2023 standars, this its crazy CRYSSP!!!
The intro music sounds like something Apple would play while announcing a new iPhone lol.
You're right, it does have that vibe lol.
***** Sennheisers? Are ypu nolonger a basehead? :) have the HD700 Myself
I had WA7 last year. really good amp/dac. you can easily switch between a speaker setup/ 1/4" headphones and 1/8" jacks and the weight on the desk is a plus so it doesn't slide on the desk when you're plugging stuff in. drove the Audeze LCD-XCs and HD800 perfectly.
Wonderful review, well shot and great detail about the product, awesome as always
Thanks!
***** damn, nice catch!
great video! So happy that you're back on the channel. thumbs up from me!
this setup plus lossless audio files would be so epic, never seen tubes on small headphone amp. tube amps are the best.
Your videos have changed sooo much I just watched your beats mixr's unboxing XD
This is a crazy listening experience for your first time with an open back headphone. Lol Great video!!
My first experience were the Sennheiser PC 360s and then I started using akg k702s for gaming
Chris Thompson Aye... they're perfect for that kind of thing... Still using my IEM for outside use though...
Great video! Well explained and loving the crispiness of the fs7!
HD700 review? Please? :P
finally you know how a hi-end sound system sounds like.
no more calling beats solo hd hi-end
Gear lust so hard for the fireflies. I'd love to hear my HD-598s through it
Expensive but I bet they are both superb! probably getting the HD700 + a dac/amp combo. I have my Titanium HD sound card, so maybe I'll try them out with that first.
You can be one of the best tech youtubers if you download more videos because your videos are really good
about time!! keep the good work!
Peeped Nothing was the Same on your screen, good vid bro.
Awesome review! You are the best reviewer ever dood, seriously!!!
Dude is that a Gundam on your desk??? Too dope!! Great review btw!
you need to try sennheisers DAC they are meant for the HD 800s but I think they would work for the 700
Good informative video! These are heavy hitters but fantastic quality anyhow. Have you given any thoughts to portable amps? You may have heard of the Fllo brand, excellent quality and pocket friendly, these would also drive your higher end headphones via your mobile devices, keep up the good work,always enjoy your uploads.
About time for a good video :)
Hey man, are you still using this?
everything but the price tag looks good lol, nice review bro.
Lol you said in your review that these aren't for your average person yet your channel is LITERALLY named UrAvgConsumer. Love the logic behind that XD
Don't get me wrong I love these reviews too it's just funny because his descriptions says "reviews made with the average consumer in mind" when this beast costs $1400.
Under 301 Club!
***** Bullshit
what up uravg i love your unboxing vids
I really like that u have added music to your vids. Makes the vids more interesting what song is in this vid?
Hey great review man, the new intro song was awesome :) you should keep that one! 👍
Keep upp the good work!
Time to review those Hd 700's next.
Nice, well shot review! One question, what background music did you use for this video?
UrAvgConsumer, I'm going to purchase first pair of cans. I listen to acoustics, oldies, funk, jazz, and and classical with some mainstream pop/rap. I play BF4 frequently. I'm deciding between dt880, ath-a700 or ath m40x., srh440. Thank You in advance for your insight man:)
Another great video homie *thumbs up*
Thanks Antonio!
The mayflower objective 2. May not look as nice but its just as good if not better in sound quality and wont be a small hot plate on your desk lol.
Great review my brother
Great vid as always ! PS : you may not see this comment but I suggest you to try the parrot zik 2.0 ;) this is probably the most advanced modern headset in the world currentely and it can be really bassy if you want to (let you discover it by yourself but i'm sure that you will be very impressed ;D) peace
Are you thinking of getting another dac for the fireflies? because I find that even a mid tier schiit dac is an upgrade to one I'm the fireflies.
love a bit of John Mayer... I bet it was Neon :)
I really aught to invest in these, video editing with sound will sound inevitably on queue.
Thank You for your insight.
Love it! I noticed the watch of yours, and liked the looks. What type?
Its a grey moto 360.
Do they work with a iPhone?
yup
Hey uravgconsumer, can u do a giveaway on any of your cool headphones/ear buds ?
When are you going to do a review on the Sony MDR-XB950BT Bluetooth headphones?
***** that is a nice setup.
But you need to try some different gear.
I was perplex when you said you never had tried open-back headphones.
For true-to-sound experience you really need open-back headphones.
In headphones, you should try BeyerDynamic DT990 Pro, the Sennheiser HD800 and 900 series and the Reference line of Audio Technica.
I have the BeyerDynamic for being the cheapest, and the only I can really afford.
In the DAC department, you should look for FiiO, namely the E17, and the Audioengine D1.
Cheers to good audio!
Please try an O2+ODAC combo unit from Mayflower Electronics (or any other company who makes them). I've heard that some people prefer it to the WA7 even though a O2+ODAC is way cheaper.
Thanks for the reply.
Yeah, I've heard great things about the O2.
I was thinking something similar. That tubes and other electronics were the most expensive, that the DAC itself were there to simplify things, to make it a complete solution.
I will most definitely test an O2+ODAC system as soon as I can find one in my city.
It seems to be one of the best, if not the best bang for your buck DAC/AMP combo out there. Which is just what I'm looking for, a combo unit for both speakers and headphones.
Depends. Some manufacturers (not sure about Mayflower) give you the option to choose the amount of gain. Some will even change it for free. It's only a matter of resistors I believe.
So happy he got his senses together and stopped doing his God damn reviews on audio quality from an MP3 iPhone audio file. No wonder beats were his favorite headphones back then.
Can you please do a review on the Amazon echo?!
I'm a bit confused... What exactly are those tubes encased in the removable glass?... Does it need to be replaced because the glass is removable?
I want to buy a DAC to upgrade sound output from my iPhone/iPad. There are a few portable DACs - any suggestions?
great review!
once you use open back you can never go back to closed back
you mean once you open up you cant close back
id dissagree
I liked the bwa bwa bwa bwa bwa bwa bwa of the old intro .. Where did it go?
Hey UrAvgConsumer! What do you think is the most comfortable headphones???
Love the new video
Really good made vid!
Are you going to do a Galaxy S6 edge review?
Man you need to try the shure se 535 you are missing out
are those green LED strips you are using on your desk?
I tried to watch this in 4k, and my computer almost blew up. Great Video though!
When are you going to review the sony xb950bt that are on your desk
Working on it as we speak!
***** I just ordered a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250s along with a FiiO E10K amp off of Amazon. They're normally 300 and they're going for 170 right now! It'll also be my first experience with open back design and they're very well regarded headphones. Worth checking out...! Can't wait for mine.
"It's aluminum body fits perfectly with other products that i have.. like my refrigerator" "..or my kitchen sink" :)
I see you like John Mayer as well! Good to know :P
Have you ever used the blue snowball??
Can u please do a review on the solo 2 wireless
Nice gunpla you have there :)
Any good amps compatible with a 5th gen ipod using v-moda m100's headphones
lots of people use this tube amp huh... UAC, Barnacules Nerdgasm, and Hifi Guy (with one guy regret it) I don't like my music to be too warm so not really interested.
BTW, for open headset mid-tier go for Sony MDR MA900 and Sennheiser HD 650 Audeze EL-8 maybe?
Great Video!!
This the kind of setup that makes TIDAL worth it
i want the old intro back
yes it is a coool dock .great
What are the headphones hooked in the WA7 Fireflies?
Great video
What's the title of the song used as the background and the opening ?
Can you check out the Audeze El-8
Nice And Cool Review Bro.. Thumbs Up From Me :D
what do you think is the best out of (ATH-M50x) (Sennheiser HD 700)(V-moda M-100)?
+Dunc absolutely the hd 700s, but they are the most expensive out of the 3
What happened to your new monitor?
Video quality 2014-mehh
Video quality 2015- OVER 9000!!!!!
Sounds like my crazy camera investment was worth it lol.
Lol indeed it was!
***** yes it is.
I spy a Sony mdr-950bt ;) I have the ap version (with wires) :) Great review though!!
Can you do a review on htc one m9
2020!
where can I buy those headset stands?
Same question here
Amazon
they arent sold anymore he explained it in a vlog
I think these are it. www.wooaudio.com/products/wahps2.html
The ones not sold anymore were ones he found in Best Buy, but those are definitely not the same stand as the one in this video.
neoWhite you got it! they are very high quality headphone stands.
Wow never been this early on a video before :)
You should give the Audeze LCD-X a try. :)
John Mayer. Respect.
And the review about the Beats Solo 2 Wireless?
Those arent audiophile headphones. All people care about are beats. Check out sennheiser :)
***** they are audiophile at least the over ear wired ones are
Galaxy S6 review please when it comes out
Where can I get that desk? My state doesn't have Ikea.
Not too sure. I got it from Ikea.
Alem Ikea.... .com
Shawman 100$ and two weeks of waiting shipping. Not a really good way to buy it. :(
***** well that is nice: )
Why did you not get the HD800?
Double the price.
smittyboy007 ***** pretty sure he can afford it though XD
Long time not seeing ur gadget video lol
Can this be used for speakers?
Does the amp increase the overall volume ?
Plz do beats solo 2 wireless review and girlfriend test!!
When's the next vlog that you and your gilfriend going post? I'm interested in your vlogs. I've watch almost of all them
uraveragecomsumer,is youtube your job?
Im here to see the Gundam.
average consumer??!
Is that a joke?
great video btw :)
Nice!