An Audiophile's Review of the Final Audio A4000

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024

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  • @fighel4127
    @fighel4127 3 года назад +11

    You are scaring and tempt me when you calling them "HD 800 in your pocket" heh.
    But they seems like a really well done for the price and they're IEM's to try since they're hitting on point to my music taste
    As always good, nice, detailed review 👍

  • @hi-friaudioman
    @hi-friaudioman 3 года назад +8

    100% right on in this review by the way! As an owner of these for a time, I agree completely with everything you said. Great review!

  • @hi-friaudioman
    @hi-friaudioman 3 года назад +3

    The Trippowin Zonie 16 and the DBRO balanced cable can both be used with it. It has the notch! :-) I lucked out because I already had the cable and it fit great! I believe the kbear will work too. I'll let you know when I get it tomorrow. The DBRO was only $19 on amazon and it's a really decent cable!

    • @philipmarino2347
      @philipmarino2347 3 года назад +1

      Hi. Did you confirm if the kbear .78 2-pin cable works with these?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +3

      Not specifically, by but it should. All .78 cables are usually the same. Thanks for being a subscriber to the channel.

    • @cricket4life249
      @cricket4life249 3 года назад

      So it must be the 2 pin connector that I should order, not the qdc connector?

  • @savoyroyale
    @savoyroyale 3 года назад +2

    On head-fi kbear thread, someone opened both the Blon 01 and ks1. So now we know they both don't have the same driver. Larry Fulton said theirs a Blon driver in the ks1, which one still remains a mystery...

  • @James-mb5jr
    @James-mb5jr Год назад +1

    Excellent review!! How is A4000 compared to your fave B3? Also how does A4000 compare with A8000? Thanks

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  Год назад +1

      Thanks James! Welcome to the Neighborhood and thanks for being a subscriber to the channel! A4000 has wide, large soundstaging, but a bit brighter and thinner sounding (despite good mid bass dynamics) compared to the B3 which is a more mid focused and mid centric set with a more neutral note weight. A8000 I have not been sent, have not heard it enough to really comment. Hopefully final will send one of those an a5000 soon. I will reach out to them and see.

  • @savoyroyale
    @savoyroyale 3 года назад +2

    I'm listening to these ks1's...they have a massive soundstage, and they come off as v shaped and dark at the same time? Are they just that detailed? I don't know right now, but their a shocker! A must buy!

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      make sure to use a different cable. the stock cable is a bit dark :(

    • @savoyroyale
      @savoyroyale 3 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews :I'm using non pro limpid.

    • @hi-friaudioman
      @hi-friaudioman 3 года назад

      I left you a couple messages on them. Yes, their very good, they're not actually that dark as they are more of a W shape, not a V shape. That's why they are still so detailed in the midrange section but are still bassy with a nice amount of trebble.

    • @savoyroyale
      @savoyroyale 3 года назад +1

      @@hi-friaudioman : I never heard anything w shaped, so maybe it is.

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      Yeah just becausw the bass is elevated doesn't mean V... these do not sound V to my ears. I've seen a graph now too... in the discord, so I know they aren't really V either haha, although some mistake them as such- which is understandable.

  • @arthurhaywood2184
    @arthurhaywood2184 3 года назад +5

    I got to listen to the A4000 today & don't disagree with anything you've said. The technology is on the inside but I swear that they look like a pair of $30 iem's on the outside!

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +4

      Yeah i like them because even though they're expensive because of their sound, i dont have to worry about scratches or anything. Thanks for supporting the channel as a subscriber!

  • @sulgrave_
    @sulgrave_ Год назад

    Great review. Would love to hear your pics for best IEMs under $200

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  Год назад +2

      Thanks for subscribing, Kato review is just finished today. I would say Kato and Ratgo d01 Leaf for single dynamics. P1 Max, s12/s12 pro for planar. Hook x honorable mention.

  • @dalmatirac
    @dalmatirac 3 года назад +2

    Great review as always! I own final E3000 and I like them a lot. Only problem with these is detachable cable so I consider A4000 as upgrade. Can you compare E3000 and A4000 in terms of SQ?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      E3000 is a good IEM too, but I would say A4000 isna step up but brighter and thinner in its presentation. More in the vein of an HD800, but not quite that thin. Thanka for being a susbcriber to the channel/Neighborhood.

    • @dalmatirac
      @dalmatirac 3 года назад

      @@intoitreviews Thanks for your reply! I have one more question: I know that you praise very high Jade Audio EA3. I own these, too and I wonder how you would compare these with A4000? Soundstage is great on EA3. Is A4000 even better?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +3

      Much more vast on A4000

    • @jcap8391
      @jcap8391 3 года назад

      @@intoitreviews I love the soundstage of ie300 would you say the A4000 is better? I disliked how the bass would overtake the mids in ie300 though. Is there any suggestions you would have for soundstage that is better than a4000 for maybe 200$ more?

  • @yoni3919
    @yoni3919 3 года назад +1

    Hey! Thanks for the review! between the A4000, fh3, starfeilds/Aria and oh10 which would you personally recommend for easy long practice session time on different instruments (comfort and sound wise) Piano/Guitar/Bass/Wurlitzer/Rhodes mastered all together. Any other alternative you recommend under $200?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +3

      Whizzer he01,Tanchjim Hana, or final audio b3. The fr of the ones you mentioned, none are really flat or midforward enough for monitoring. For monitoring I use the reecho and peacock spring day, but it is a bit dry tonally. Tin t3, t4, or the tfz no. 3 with new tips and cable might be additional recs for monitors and music. Hope that helps! Oh10 could work, its just a bit heavy for long term use, and its mids might be a bit scooped for those purposes. A4000 would be great from a comfort perspective, but its more of a hifi iem than a monitor. The A3000 might be something to look into, I might get one of those over the course of the year to compare. So make sure to subscribe and hit the bell to get notified of future content.

    • @yoni3919
      @yoni3919 3 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews subbed. Interesting, thanks for the recommendations!

  • @mrfrosty3
    @mrfrosty3 3 года назад +1

    I have had these since they came out. I started off disappointed with them and found them boring. I had listened to an early review that set expectations way too high, they aren't a mini a8000. I've grown to really like them, I see them as a ruggedized IEM for daily use. These are the IEM I reach for when I'm heading out. They're so comfortable and easy to get along with. I think their sound is near neutral with a slight tasteful bass boost. I get an impression of great clarity or transparency from them. They don't interfere too much with my music. If I lost them I would buy another immediately. I tried them on the headphone socket of two android phones, at max volume they got to a level I could enjoy if there was no environmental noise but, I prefer a little extra power behind them and use a Fiio BTR5, they are loud at one third volume on that. Foam tips don't sound good on them, Spinfit co100 and cp145 fit and sound really great. The stock tips are excellent, I just tried other tips out of interest.

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      Awesomeness, glad you enjoy, thanks for being a subscriber!

  • @karlvex
    @karlvex 9 месяцев назад

    I know this review is a few years old now but the comparison to the hd800 shocked me. As someone that uses that headphone on a daily basis im looking for a budget iem to pair with exclusively with a vr headset (so soundstage, imaging as a priority)
    The hd 800 is physically far too big when using vr. Is this the one? What about ikko 0h10, ie600, simgot ew200, aria snow, truthear x crin red, hexa (heard the staging was bad) etc.
    Help point me in the right direction please. I'd rather not drop cash on Sony IER-Z1R when it's only going to be used for vr (no idea how long for either.)

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  9 месяцев назад

      They made a vr3000 I think at some point that was made specifically for that. Generally I would recommend koss ksc75 for what you're talking about though, unless it has to be an iem. A4000 is a bit bright for some but has a good stage. I hear good things about the a5000 but final hasn't sent that one to the channel yet. No idea about the stage.

    • @karlvex
      @karlvex 9 месяцев назад

      @@intoitreviews Thanks for the quick reply. I was looking for a decent sub £300 iem tbh. The vr3000 has a fixed cable which put me off somewhat even though i heard it has pros in the staging department. I don't think i would mind the brightness of the A4000 but at this point i have about 20 different iems im looking at, so it's product of elimination.
      You heard any good things about the fiio fh5 or the sennheiser ie300? I know the ie600 is meant to be good but i dont think im willing to stretch that far for vr gaming.

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  9 месяцев назад

      The a4000 has a unique connection so it might as well be an attached cable. The others you mentioned I wouldn't say would meet your requests.

  • @oscarsanchez298
    @oscarsanchez298 3 года назад +1

    You gonna review the A3000? I'm pretty interested in that one. Lower cost and a bit more bass, but idk.

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      I might. I need to get to the Final Audio B3 first, before I ask for another one. A viewer may send an A3000 in as well, but we'll have to wait and see. Thanks for being a loyal subscriber :)

  • @faizizz4062
    @faizizz4062 3 года назад +1

    Hello. I'm hoping you could help me with a dilemma that I'm currently facing right now - I'm upgrading to a new IEM (I'm coming from Audio-Technica IM50) and I'm torn between the Audio-Technica E50, this FiiO FH3, Sennheiser IE40 Pro and Final Audio A4000. Which one would you suggest, and why?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +3

      my top Iems in the price range are (in order of 1-5) the TRI Starsea for analytical types, the Tanchjim Hana for tonal balance and being the best girl, the A4000 for soundstage female vocals and a tight bass response (weeb tuning), the Ikko OH10 for tis non-fatiguing sound/tones and for bassheads, and the FH3 for fit, slgihtly dark tonality, and ease of listening. I'd also throw in the Shozy 1.4 as an honorable mention for those that like a vinyl like sound, or the Shozy Rouge for those that like the OH10 sound, but want a more linear bass response. Thanks for subscribing to the channel to show your support. Hope this helps!

    • @faizizz4062
      @faizizz4062 3 года назад

      @@intoitreviews Oh wow, that is a whole lot of brand names that I've never heard of. I guess this is what happens when I'm out of the loop for 9 years since getting the A-T IM50 back in 2012. Tried looking for a few things online and unfortunately, most of the IEMs mentioned aren't available in my country except for FiiO FH3 and Final Audio A4000, which helps narrow down the selection process to these two.
      Also, I can't help but notice that you have different IEM selections for different purposes, does that mean one isn't good for other criteria and vice versa? Is there no such thing as an all-rounder IEM? I listen to a whole lot of different genres so this might pose a bit of a problem for me :/

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      If you want an all arounder between those two, I'd go fh3. Fh3 is darker in its tonality and more diffuse in its bass compared to the a4000 which leans bright (even if it sounds warm compared to a blessing 2), and has a more forward midrange. I would say the shozy 1.1 and tanchjim hana are the most balanced, but you don't have access to those, got to do the next best thing :( i carry the a4k daily myself though, cause its very portable (lighter weight and less bulky compared to fh3), and easy to use on the fly. Make the best choice for you given these considerstions.

    • @faizizz4062
      @faizizz4062 3 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews I see. Might as well go with the FH3 since I don't really see that many negative reviews about it, and pick up the A4000 later if I got the extra money just for the sake of having something to compare the FH3 with. Thank you so much!

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      Anytime!

  • @mahdi-ev9ye
    @mahdi-ev9ye 2 года назад +2

    how do these compare to the vr3000?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  2 года назад +1

      The VR3000 is a lower grade IEM with an attached cable; which, although good for its intended application and its cheaper price, sounds much more "run of the mill" compared to the A4000.

  • @miltonwilliams2399
    @miltonwilliams2399 2 года назад

    Let me ask you I'm looking at these but I'm also looking at the e4000 what's the difference, which one is better. Maybe that's to broad which one gives the best clarity and details

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  2 года назад

      Definitely these between those two. Thanks for subscribing! B3 review will be out soon, its on the patreon.

  • @ngminh8895
    @ngminh8895 3 года назад +1

    Will you compare it to the B3? Great review btw!

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      I will mention it in the B3 review yes. I have upcoming reviews on the TRI Starsea, Harmonic Dyne Zeus, Kinera Nanna 2.0, Tanchjim Hana, and the Blessing 2, that will come before that review though unfortunately. If you have specific questions, the discord is a great place to join (link in the description) or I can try to answer them here. the B3 is more of a neutral reference, poor man's andromeda with more linear than emphasized bass, its a different presentation than the A4000. I love both, but both are unique from each other. If I was picking one, it would be the b3, but your mileage may vary. Thanks for subscribing to support the channel.

    • @ngminh8895
      @ngminh8895 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for your answer! I already have the B3, and I love the Final sound! I'm looking for a budget iem with bigger soundstage and brighter than the B3. Based on other reviews, the A4000 seems to satisfy both criteria, but I'm afraid they sound too similar

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      Nah, very different and good compliments to one another.

  • @bombadt-yt9818
    @bombadt-yt9818 3 года назад

    Proprietary cable basically, plastic housing and it competes with 250-300USD IEMs in my country.
    Tough sell... I think I'll opt for the 'competition' unless it's priced appropriately lol

  • @digitalnation2876
    @digitalnation2876 3 года назад +1

    Comparison with oxygen and OH10 please,
    which one is the best

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +3

      i replied this to another comment that was similar: "better will depend on your values. oh10 is somewhat smoother and more subbass. both have a wide stage that is similar and tip dependent. if you like type e tips, get a4000, if you like foams get oh10. if you like cp145 get a4000. if you like want light weight get a4000, if you want fancy and heft/metal shell get oh10. I like both. I will be carrying the a4000 around and listening to the oh10 at home. hope that helps." Adding: O2 is a much more intimate staged vocal specialist, with more subbass emphasis than these other sets. O2 is more about articulation than balance. these other two sets are about balance and air more than the O2 is.

    • @jcap8391
      @jcap8391 3 года назад

      @@intoitreviews what about a4000 vs ie300? This is a good match up. Who would you take?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +3

      A4000

  • @mao5170
    @mao5170 3 года назад

    Have you tried this with autoeq setting? Curious how much it'll change the sound.

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      Good idea, thanks for being a subscriber!

  • @nidhinpavurala517
    @nidhinpavurala517 Год назад +1

    You should try A5000 its a lot more fun

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  Год назад +1

      Cool, would love to review if sent into the channel.

  • @bigjt37
    @bigjt37 3 года назад

    Outta stock on Amazon sadly 😦, I prolly should've gotten last week when it was there, I think I'd like this and another unique one you may know of what I speak (⭐-🌊) 😉. But ks1 has been totally nice and for now for me 🙃. Good video and review! 👍🏼

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      Link to Audio 46 in the description!

    • @bigjt37
      @bigjt37 3 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews I be the dumb 😌 forgot they have as well.

  • @imadalhaq3980
    @imadalhaq3980 3 года назад +1

    vs oh10 which one better iyo?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      better will depend on your values. oh10 is somewhat smoother and more subbass. both have a wide stage that is similar and tip dependent. if you like type e tips, get a4000, if you like foams get oh10. if you like cp145 get a4000. if you like want light weight get a4000, if you want fancy and heft/metal shell get oh10. I like both. I will be carrying the a4000 around and listening to the oh10 at home. hope that helps, thanks for subscribing.

  • @maxpayne69.
    @maxpayne69. 2 года назад

    Is the VR3000 similar to imaging of A4000?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  2 года назад +1

      I have not heard the 3000 but my understanding is no...

    • @maxpayne69.
      @maxpayne69. 2 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews Thanks for the speedy reply! I was assuming that cause of the driver style but ofcourse many other build related things would matter too.

    • @maxpayne69.
      @maxpayne69. 2 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews So I got to try out both at a local headphone showroom/enthusiasts club yesterday and omg the VR3000 had more accurate imaging than e3000/4000/A4000. Pure audio performance of a4000 is more potent but soundstage and location accuracy just shines on the VR3000 .
      I just dont understand how they made it possible in an IEM!? :D

  • @frankpa3263
    @frankpa3263 3 года назад

    Vs. tfz no. 3, i have tfz no. 3, do you think i need to buy a4000

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      Very different sounds. No.3 sounds like Argons and A4000 sounds like HD800s. If you want to upgrade from the No. 3 consider the Tanchjim Oxygen or Final Audio B3. Thanks for being a subscriber to the channel.

    • @frankpa3263
      @frankpa3263 3 года назад

      @@intoitreviews tanchjim oxygen and final audio b3 are better than A4000?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @frankpa3263
      @frankpa3263 3 года назад

      @@intoitreviews tanchjim oxygen and final audio b3 sounds like what headphones?

  • @pohtent9994
    @pohtent9994 2 года назад

    How are they for bass?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/k1VQo-eNsQA/видео.html
      Thanks for subscribing in support of the channel!

  • @NevilleHang
    @NevilleHang 3 года назад

    The bgm is kind of distracting to say the least, but thanks for the review, esp the detailed review of the cable and the tips

  • @fern__.
    @fern__. 3 года назад

    This or etymotic er2se?,thanks mate

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +4

      I like these substantially more from a stage and fit perspective. Thanks for subscribing.

  • @jaroslavfricek7772
    @jaroslavfricek7772 3 года назад

    Good morning Intoit, ať least here😁😃, sorry to bother you again but many people are telling me “no get the A4000 much better then Hana , Hana for some difficult fit, piercing highs often, too bright”... you know both🥰🙋‍♂️

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      Hana is less bright than A4000, although I do like both sets. Hana is the more tonally balanced set. There is some upper mids energy around 3K on the Hana, but it is less energetic than the A4000, which borders more on shout and mild siblance with its weeb tuning. Again, I like both sets, but Hana is objectively the winner unless you want the particular tuning that the A4000 offers. I own both and would give up neither though.

    • @jaroslavfricek7772
      @jaroslavfricek7772 3 года назад +1

      Love that answer😄😊... I feel the same way... and plan to get both... U know I don’t know why Crinacle put both of these sets down he talked about some valley effect with Hana , and some like cheap tuning with A4000... but I somehow feel both of these sets are really precious... I could get the Oxygen immediately but something in me wants the Hana.... and the Oxygen maybe next Year ... really appreciate Your opinion Thank you❗️♥️

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      O2 is more special with vocals and layering. HANA is more of a traditionally balanced tuning. I prefer the snappy bass in the HANA as well.

    • @jaroslavfricek7772
      @jaroslavfricek7772 3 года назад

      Yes it looks like Hana really got you, maybe even more then Shozy Rouge😉😁

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      It's not a resolving as the rouge, but its close and has a more musical sound. Both are great sets for the price. My Rouge broke unfortunately.

  • @oddballgamerpro3923
    @oddballgamerpro3923 3 года назад

    How does it compare to the KZ ZSN Pro X or Blon BL-05?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      Interesting comparisons. ZsN Pro X I mostly recommend for Netflix, and for those that likena dry warm tonality. Bl-05 is a dumpster fire... these from Final are great, even at their higher price!

  • @andrewormerod7741
    @andrewormerod7741 3 года назад

    How to these sound compared to more expensive wireless earbuds such as the airpods and the sony WF-1000XM3

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for subscribing. Sound quality for wireless earbuds can't keep up with audiophile IEMs. Welcome to the Neighborhood!

  • @YannickKhong
    @YannickKhong 3 года назад

    This vs Oxygen?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +4

      O2 is very intimate and a4000 is very wide staging. You're basically asking hd800 vs hd650... o2 is more subbassy, a4000 more midbassy. A4000is bright and somewhat intense, o2 is dark and smooth. Both are great. Thanks for subscribing.

    • @YannickKhong
      @YannickKhong 3 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews thank you!

    • @YannickKhong
      @YannickKhong 3 года назад +1

      @@intoitreviews I feel my ears are starting to enjoy brighter things like Tripowin TC01 or HZsound Heart Mirror.
      Is the A4000 brightness within reach of these?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      I would never call the tc01 bright nor the heartmirror from what i know of it. Those are both fairly warm. A4000 will e much brighter.

  • @user-yg2ry8dm7x
    @user-yg2ry8dm7x 3 года назад +2

    A3000 or A4000?

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +1

      4000, thanks for being a subscriber!

    • @user-yg2ry8dm7x
      @user-yg2ry8dm7x 3 года назад

      U have a detailed and great review. You have a detailed report on sound like high mid and low and soundstage and tonality which i appreciate so much! I am interested in a3000/4000 so i would like to watch your whole review. But for ppl who are not interested in this specific model then they would find your video not so attractive. Firstly, for the big amount of words describing sound eg the high, ur speaking speed can be a bit faster in the place that u don't want to emphasize. I would prefer more small predicted sentences and small simple conclusion sentences. English is not my mother language so sometimes its a bit too hard for me. Secondly, i hope there would be more object moving in your video like looking around the box and the spinning of the iem. Thirdly i think the tone of your voice can be more a4000😂it sounds a little bit too flat for now. Anyway i like your review and i would search for product that i am interested to see. Just want to let u know i look forward to having more videos from u and please keep on doing review. 💪I am sure u would get more subscribe soon.
      Not a native English speaker so please forgive me if i say sth wrong😵

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад +2

      Thank you taking the time to write out this response. I will keep this information in mind. Welcome to the Neighborhood! Please share with your friends.

    • @user-yg2ry8dm7x
      @user-yg2ry8dm7x 3 года назад

      I would. ☺️Wt equipment are u using to listen to a4000? I know that most of the time phone cannot pust final products to the maximum potential. Wt dac/amp would u recommend for home use to maximize the experience with a4000(like even push the soundstage larger more transparent or etc)? Thx. I have zen dac now but i probably don't like it.

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      Home use centrance dacport hd

  • @leoyu1070
    @leoyu1070 3 года назад

    It is good but IE800s soundstage is better

    • @intoitreviews
      @intoitreviews  3 года назад

      i'll have to check it out, thanks for subscribing!

    • @boboiboy9350
      @boboiboy9350 3 года назад +4

      that price gap though