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iBasso DC-Elite Review | Elite Portable HiFi
Steve discusses in depth the evolution of how portable HiFi has changed in the past few years, and how Elite's flagship level of sound is just a cut above the rest. However, at nearly $500, should you buy it?
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4:16 Who is This For?
6:15 Should You Buy It?
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HiFiMan Susvara Unveiled Review | Ultimate Sound Revealed
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Steve takes a deep dive into HiFiMan's newest flagship headphone, Susvara Unveiled. Does it build upon the already strong foundation Susvara has built, does it stack up well against another flagship headphone, and is it worth buying? Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: linktr.ee/bloomaudio Products Mentioned: bloomaudio.com/products/hifiman-...
Astell&Kern X Empire Ears NOVUS Review | The Pinnacle of Sound and Design?
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Steve elaborates on Astell&Kerns newest collaboration IEM with Empire Ears, the NOVUS. NOVUS carries a heavy price tag that will garnish incredibly high expectations. Can Astell&Kern and Empire Ears deliver yet another highly successful collaboration IEM? Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: linktr.ee/bloomaudio 0:00 Intro 1:25 What is It? 5:...
Blind IEM Test! Guess that IEM Challenge
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In this video, the Bloom Boys have some fun and try to stump each other in a game of wits. Who comes out as the victor? Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: linktr.ee/bloomaudio Featured in this video: Round 1: bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-aspire-4 bloomaudio.com/products/empire-ears-raven bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-u4s www.apple.co...
Meze Alba Review | Meze's New Budget IEM!
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Steve details Meze's new IEM, Alba, and all that it entails. Does Alba combine usual elements of what we expect from Meze, such as great build and sound, or perhaps something different? Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: linktr.ee/bloomaudio Featured in this video: bloomaudio.com/products/meze-alba bloomaudio.com/products/meze-advar bloomau...
64 Audio Aspire 4 Review | An IEM for Audiophiles, Musicians... and Gamers?
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64 Audio has once again lowered their price of admission, releasing Aspire 4 at $900. Matthew goes into detailing regarding its versatility, and who this IEM was designed for. Does this IEM excel at delivering excellent all around ability, or were 64 Audio's aspirations just a bit too high? Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: linktr.ee/bloom...
Sennheiser HD 620S Review | A Closed Back I'd Personally Buy!
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After seeing a promising frequency response graph, Matthew asks a simple prompt: is this a headphone he's still interested in buying? Does the Sennheiser HD 620S surpass Sennheisers previous closed back woes? Check out SolderDudes's review on the Sennheiser HD 620S: diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brands-s-se/hd620s/ Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi p...
iBasso DX180 Review | The Best DAP in Mid-Fi?
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iBasso DX180 Review | The Best DAP in Mid-Fi?
iBasso D16 Taipan & PB5 Osprey Review | The Best Portable HiFi Stack?
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iBasso D16 Taipan & PB5 Osprey Review | The Best Portable HiFi Stack?
DITA Audio Project M Review | The Complete Package at $325
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DITA Audio Project M Review | The Complete Package at $325
Astell&Kern SP3000T Review | The Best Tube DAP Yet?
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Astell&Kern SP3000T Review | The Best Tube DAP Yet?
Noble Onyx Review | Is this IEM worth $3200?
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Noble Onyx Review | Is this IEM worth $3200?
We Went to Singapore! | CanJam Singapore 2024 Recap
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We Went to Singapore! | CanJam Singapore 2024 Recap
My Week With the Warwick Acoustics Aperio: The Best Headphone System in the World?
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My Week With the Warwick Acoustics Aperio: The Best Headphone System in the World?
What Audiophile Gear Would We Buy in 2024? | Headphones, IEMs, DAPs, and More!
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What Audiophile Gear Would We Buy in 2024? | Headphones, IEMs, DAPs, and More!
Questyle CMA18 Portable Review | The Best Portable for Headphones?
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Questyle CMA18 Portable Review | The Best Portable for Headphones?
CanJam NYC Recap 2024 | Show Awards and Impressions
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CanJam NYC Recap 2024 | Show Awards and Impressions
Meze Liric 2 Review: The Best Closed Back Headphone of 2024?
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Meze Liric 2 Review: The Best Closed Back Headphone of 2024?
Sennheiser's Perfect ANC Solution for Audiophiles? Accentum Plus and Momentum 4 TWS
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Sennheiser's Perfect ANC Solution for Audiophiles? Accentum Plus and Momentum 4 TWS
Moondrop Blessing 3 Review | The Best Value IEM?
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Moondrop Blessing 3 Review | The Best Value IEM?
ChiFi Friday: Is The Kinera Plutus Beast Worth $89?
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ChiFi Friday: Is The Kinera Plutus Beast Worth $89?
iBasso DX260 Review | Continuing a Digital Audio Legacy
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iBasso DX260 Review | Continuing a Digital Audio Legacy
What's the Best Music Streamer for Me in 2024?
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What's the Best Music Streamer for Me in 2024?
EverSolo DMP-A6 Review | Incredible HiFi Streamer Value
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EverSolo DMP-A6 Review | Incredible HiFi Streamer Value
Vision Ears VE10 Review | Flagship IEM Performance
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Vision Ears VE10 Review | Flagship IEM Performance
Best New Headphones and IEMs of 2023 (and More!)
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Best New Headphones and IEMs of 2023 (and More!)
Dan Clark Audio E3 Review | Amazing Planar Magnetic Closed-Back Headphones
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Dan Clark Audio E3 Review | Amazing Planar Magnetic Closed-Back Headphones
Astell&Kern KANN Ultra Review
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Astell&Kern KANN Ultra Review
FiR Audio Electron 12 Review | Dynamic Driver Domination
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FiR Audio Electron 12 Review | Dynamic Driver Domination
Meze Empyrean 2 Review | Is the Sequel Better than the Original?
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Meze Empyrean 2 Review | Is the Sequel Better than the Original?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Masimo_Yovanni
    @Masimo_Yovanni День тому

    Calling this a dongle doesn't do it justice. This thing performs better than my Astell and Kern SP1000. Forget the price point, this thing bats with anythingn2 or 3 times better for sound quality. This beats the Mojo 2 also

  • @sudipchatterjee
    @sudipchatterjee День тому

    Thanks much for this review! I was waiting for it. 🙌

  • @fredblogs6704
    @fredblogs6704 День тому

    Great review as always. I'm almost certain to purchase a unit. But it all hangs on the external storage capacity for me. AK's website states an ext. capacity of 1.5TB but have found all the reviews I've read so far as stating 1TB. Is anyone able to confirm for sure if the former is true or not?

  • @aryankhan1985
    @aryankhan1985 День тому

    At last after an eternity of waiting for the review , would like you to come with Luxury and Precision W2 Ultra.

  • @drcerbera5455
    @drcerbera5455 2 дні тому

    Great review. Would have been worth mentioning the nice case, the great titanium build and the side button that allows fine volume control. The sound is amazing and on par at least with a good mid-range DAP. I love mine. However, I am on my second. The issue being interference when listening whilst walking. It picks up noise from my iPhone 13Pro when I walk. I think secondary to the phone searching for signal. Has affected both units. Not been a problem whilst not moving. I have held onto it, because the sound is so sublime. Would be interested to know if anyone else has had the same issue as I have had?

  • @masterazlan6999
    @masterazlan6999 2 дні тому

    Lp w2..way better bra..Peace!

  • @TheVeganVicar
    @TheVeganVicar 2 дні тому

    Yasou, Stephen! 🙏🏼

  • @r00s.
    @r00s. 2 дні тому

    I absolutely adore mine. It has replaced the Mojo 1 in my set-up.

  • @jesusdudebamadude5559
    @jesusdudebamadude5559 2 дні тому

    Do the momentum 4 headphones have an IP rating?

  • @DjWarp79
    @DjWarp79 2 дні тому

    Still figuiring it out how to connect my sony earbuds to hb1 to Samsung S28.

  • @humm6155
    @humm6155 4 дні тому

    I try it on canjam london. They are nice. Really good! I like it. Well done astell + empire

  • @markwhinnem2258
    @markwhinnem2258 4 дні тому

    Loving your review and wondered if you could give some advice. I have the Max and Focal Utopia 3.5SE would i benefit from a 4.4mm balanced to boost the gain to lower the listening volume. Sorry I’m quite new to this

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 4 дні тому

      Sure thing - in most cases the 4.4mm balanced connection is going to be preferred for basically what you said - it provides the amp additional "headroom" so that you can achieve the same SPL at lower volumes. That typically means you'll be getting less distortion from the amp to. You also get the benefit of the connection being less prone to interference.

  • @freaksarise
    @freaksarise 5 днів тому

    one part confuses me: if you are streaming spotify from your phone, laptop, or smart tv - the outputs that we would provide audio already have been converted to analog. Which output would you send to a DAC so the spotify signal is digital until it hits the external DAC box? Thanks

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 4 дні тому

      USB, Lightning, Bluetooth, S/PDIF, and Optical are all digital outputs, while 3.5mm, RCA, etc. are analog. So if you're outputting from your phone via Lightning or USB-C that's still a digital signal.

    • @freaksarise
      @freaksarise 4 дні тому

      @@BloomAudio awesome! Thank you!

  • @matthewhilty4209
    @matthewhilty4209 5 днів тому

    I just worry about having nothing over those planar drivers. How many driver failures will a normal user have ? Probably none but it just bothers me a little bit. The pricing seems odd as well are they really worth 2K more than already 6K Susvara. I would love to hear them at my next Can Jam though.

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 4 дні тому

      Yeah, these are definitely one where if you have the opportunity to hear them at CanJam or a local shop, I'd 100% recommend checking them out for the experience- even if you're not really looking to spend the money on them.

  • @arupian666
    @arupian666 5 днів тому

    I have an A&K SR35 and just "upgraded" from my Westone Mach 60's to the Campfire Supermoons. So I think I'm good for now. Wouldn't mind auditioning these though.

  • @michaelelliot3532
    @michaelelliot3532 5 днів тому

    Great video Steve! Thanks.

  • @nellatl
    @nellatl 6 днів тому

    Compared to u18s

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 4 дні тому

      U18s probably wins in soundstage and separation, but Volür hits harder in the sub-bass and has a little bit more sparkle than U18s. U18s is definitely a little weak in the upper extension, where Volür is strong, but on the flipside, if you're very treble sensitive, you might find Volür a little harsh.

  • @ClintAvila
    @ClintAvila 6 днів тому

    Wanting to hear more confirmations like this. I bought Susvara OG purely on reviews/reputation. It's truly been the sound upgrade I was hoping for after HE1000SE (although there's an element I miss). Not able to pay full retail for Unveiled. HiFiman is the only headphone company that I know that rewards it's loyal customers with an upgrade path (like Samsung). I love OG Susvara but that rabbit hole is calling with the an even better sounding Susvara.

  • @goldenstasgs
    @goldenstasgs 6 днів тому

    I bought Susvara unvield. And I also have Susvara og. Sound is very different and I need both headphones. OG is like to be in 10th raw in philarmony. But Unvield is like to be on conductor place. There is a distance in sound between you and stage with OG and absolute transparency and expanded soundstage with Unvield.

  • @tonyd9998
    @tonyd9998 7 днів тому

    This is truly a one of a kind outstanding "Entire Headphone System" so yes like many high end components it's at the very Apex of the high end and is expensive . So that as a starting point it is a complete including all their own custom cables. My only quest relates to your comments on the Bass performance. Can you elaborate a bit more as several other reviews conflict with that assessment a bit mentioning the Bass to be the one area it may be a bit light? You indicate in addition to the quality of the bass it can actually "rumble" in its presentation with power? There is no question on everything else it does, some rate it as even better overall than the SENN $ 70k showpiece system HE-1?

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 4 дні тому

      Hey - I think I responded to your email as well. Short version: I haven't had quite enough time to make a fair comparison with the HE-1 - one element being that I had an Aperio at my desk to try out different DACs and EQ via Roon. From what I've had extended listening with (a few Stax including SRX9000, DCAs models, CRBN, Bravura) Aperio had the best bass of any e-stat I've heard. Based on other impressions I've seen, HE-1 may be the one that beats Aperio in bass though.

  • @mrgreenram2477
    @mrgreenram2477 7 днів тому

    Shangri-la mini, review is coming ?

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 4 дні тому

      It's on the schedule, so hopefully we'll be able to work on that soon.

  • @chungang7037
    @chungang7037 7 днів тому

    So the OG Susvara will be 3000$ or less soon.

    • @zxSwifty
      @zxSwifty 5 днів тому

      if it is, it would be the headphone to get

    • @chungang7037
      @chungang7037 5 днів тому

      @@zxSwifty The recent sale was INSANE, even the HE1000SE was 1699 USD, new, so 50% off isn't out of the picture.

  • @7in1
    @7in1 7 днів тому

    I would like listening sound test demos

    • @TopDownDC
      @TopDownDC 7 днів тому

      A few channels have demos where they put different headphones on "dummy" ears and pipe through the audio. No way can they fully replicate the sound, but it's great for comparing sets. I'd love to see this channel do that.

  • @user-ke8gw8sl3r
    @user-ke8gw8sl3r 7 днів тому

    So sorry ugly . . .it is

  • @stephenbeaudoin4440
    @stephenbeaudoin4440 7 днів тому

    You are so awesome in your reviews. It is ALWAYS a pleasure working with you. You all are the gold standard

  • @dudexyt
    @dudexyt 7 днів тому

    Is this available to trial at the NJ store?

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 7 днів тому

      It most certainly is! Come on by and check it out :-)

  • @ReverendDr.Thomas
    @ReverendDr.Thomas 7 днів тому

    Stephen, thank you for another wonderful headphone review! 👌 SHABBAT SHALOM! 🕎 HAPPY SABBATH! ✡️

  • @theodorezurla496
    @theodorezurla496 7 днів тому

    Stevara 🎶

  • @justadad2304
    @justadad2304 8 днів тому

    Geo Tracker puts out more bass... especially when that engine goes pop and grenades itself!

  • @bigsamiabs8416
    @bigsamiabs8416 10 днів тому

    I wonder how this compares to the APX SE iem.

  • @ElNINETEENTH
    @ElNINETEENTH 10 днів тому

    Comparing to RN6?

  • @thedar7164
    @thedar7164 10 днів тому

    I'm sure there is reason you guys don't carry Shanling DAPS but I sure wish you did.

  • @andreicaldejon559
    @andreicaldejon559 10 днів тому

    I was looking for a very smooth IEM to buy for my collection. Luckily, you guys had some Supernovas in stock today. I just bought the Solid Green color a few hours ago & you guys shipped it out within an hour, which is insane. I really hope this IEM doesn't disappoint. Thanks!

  • @ReverendDr.Thomas
    @ReverendDr.Thomas 10 днів тому

    My favourite colour! 💜

  • @Level10Productions
    @Level10Productions 10 днів тому

    I have a pair on order but unfortunately I'm not able to test these out. I have a couple concerns. Steve, you mentioned something about crackling during break in? Im wondering what kind of amp were you using. I have the SP3000T. With the impedance closer to a dead short, is this going to be too much load on the amp and I for sure dont want to overload the DAP. Any thoughts?

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 10 днів тому

      @@Level10Productions I didn’t have any issues with the SP3000T. Most of the crackling issues were with dongle-DAC style products and also the iBasso DX180 had some microphonics.

    • @Level10Productions
      @Level10Productions 10 днів тому

      ​@@BloomAudioI believe it was in reference to driver flex where pressure builds up inside when taking them off or on which can possibly damage drivers. Maybe they should have been vented.

    • @Level10Productions
      @Level10Productions 4 дні тому

      I have since learned that they are vented. So far so good. Now just waiting to get them and see. If they can beat my Premieres at imaging I will be truly impressed. Here's hoping!

  • @philmrt3978
    @philmrt3978 11 днів тому

    What about wifi and bluetooth quality/connexion ? It s a big problem on my S25mkII.

  • @WoodstockG54
    @WoodstockG54 11 днів тому

    The best? For you maybe.

  • @EricJorgensen1
    @EricJorgensen1 11 днів тому

    Thanks

  • @gheorghepetean836
    @gheorghepetean836 12 днів тому

    They are much worse then Aura, listened to them didn’t liked them at all..😢

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 11 днів тому

      Yeah, these are a very different sound signature from Aura and bound to be more polarizing.

    • @Level10Productions
      @Level10Productions 10 днів тому

      You say different but in what ways?

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 10 днів тому

      @@Level10Productions Aura was sort of like a perfect execution of a very safe tuning, while Novus is more bold, especially with the bass tuning compared to Aura.

    • @Level10Productions
      @Level10Productions 10 днів тому

      ​@BloomAudio but I heard that the tuning was on the lighter side for bass, no?

    • @BloomAudio
      @BloomAudio 10 днів тому

      @@Level10Productions Novus is in between Odin and Raven for bass as far as quantity with EE IEMs, but it’s capable of some serious power - and the SP3000T EQ preset for Novus seems designed to really bring out more low end power than you might hear straight out of the box.

  • @DracoAudio
    @DracoAudio 13 днів тому

    I love the black faceplate over the gold one

  • @Oriolus1
    @Oriolus1 14 днів тому

    Is ZE8000 better than Pixel Buds Pro?

  • @masterazlan6999
    @masterazlan6999 15 днів тому

    Naa..a recond sportcar ya noobs..Peace!

  • @6643bear
    @6643bear 15 днів тому

    Hi great informative video, I been thinking of getting these as I hd6xx with custom cans bass mod and replace the pads from 3/4” to 1.25” pads to see if that improveds the sound signature , just bought an open box one for £269 instead of £359 which is price , but sennheiser Uk is still selling them £499. Regards mark

  • @jeremywhipple7554
    @jeremywhipple7554 15 днів тому

    I’m really considering these but wondering if it’s worth the jump as I’m currently using the AK Odyssey

  • @theodorezurla496
    @theodorezurla496 15 днів тому

    Excellent review Steve! Was cool to try novus at can jam but Aura is still my favorite Astell n kern collab ! Also agree with your XE6 comparison, that thing is a monster 🔊🔥

  • @kanegforce3974
    @kanegforce3974 15 днів тому

    nice review - comfort could be an issue for many as you mentioned

  • @ReverendDr.Thomas
    @ReverendDr.Thomas 15 днів тому

    Stephen, thanks for the review of an INORDINATELY-EXPENSIVE pair of earphones! Methinks I'll be satisfied with my DITA Project M. ;)

  • @brunoserwaczek5232
    @brunoserwaczek5232 16 днів тому

    Why use the expression, “What’s going on?” What’s the point?

  • @cxmxc
    @cxmxc 17 днів тому

    The fuck so unnecessary lmao just get a an iPhone w/ sub $300 340w at 30 ohms dongle dac if you need power and it will kick this fricking bulky ass brick lmao

  • @solowundesignsbysamdavis9043
    @solowundesignsbysamdavis9043 17 днів тому

    Aaron Rodgers? Is that you?