Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is my front-runner $700 full head-fi set up. I won’t spoil what it is in the opening here, but if you want to cheat, you can scroll down. Great all-around set up. I feel like you’re getting a lot here before the laws of diminishing returns really start to kick in. I purchased / traded for this gear myself - no affiliation with either company or links to purchase either product.
0:00 - intro
2:00 - the components
3:00 - beginning of review
3:40 - gear tour
7:15 - beginning of audio review
Some of the things mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Cayin RU6: audio46.com/products/cayin-ru6-portable-usb-dac-head-amp-dongle?currency=USD&variant=43603883393257&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7KqZBhCBARIsAI-fTKJInoFdJJt4iSv0vtWeDro7i1xWJECbhLnMvzqy6eVqZQHwBQTQChYaAp-nEALw_wcB
Stax SRS 3100 Kit (ebay search): ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=stax+252s&_sacat=0
Sennheiser 660s: amzn.to/3UsjM7D
Focal Elex: drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal-elex-headphones?searchId=d2b62fccf5674e029ff109c94f0b02f8
Cayin RU6 Review: youtu.be/Aw3SdPd1-g4
Here’s some more open-back reviews if you want to check those out:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1Qn6zz1plRYbVQ12xukSYfH_c2CxSb5
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: Moondrop Chu: amzn.to/3mIY93v
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: Stax 3100 system (probably has to come from Japan, look on ebay)
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: (I’d look used, lots on the market)
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
Canon M100 (overhead): amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): amzn.to/3dowiAO
#best #$700 #headphones
This video is my front-runner $700 full head-fi set up. I won’t spoil what it is in the opening here, but if you want to cheat, you can scroll down. Great all-around set up. I feel like you’re getting a lot here before the laws of diminishing returns really start to kick in. I purchased / traded for this gear myself - no affiliation with either company or links to purchase either product.
0:00 - intro
2:00 - the components
3:00 - beginning of review
3:40 - gear tour
7:15 - beginning of audio review
Some of the things mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Cayin RU6: audio46.com/products/cayin-ru6-portable-usb-dac-head-amp-dongle?currency=USD&variant=43603883393257&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7KqZBhCBARIsAI-fTKJInoFdJJt4iSv0vtWeDro7i1xWJECbhLnMvzqy6eVqZQHwBQTQChYaAp-nEALw_wcB
Stax SRS 3100 Kit (ebay search): ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=stax+252s&_sacat=0
Sennheiser 660s: amzn.to/3UsjM7D
Focal Elex: drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal-elex-headphones?searchId=d2b62fccf5674e029ff109c94f0b02f8
Cayin RU6 Review: youtu.be/Aw3SdPd1-g4
Here’s some more open-back reviews if you want to check those out:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1Qn6zz1plRYbVQ12xukSYfH_c2CxSb5
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: Moondrop Chu: amzn.to/3mIY93v
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: Stax 3100 system (probably has to come from Japan, look on ebay)
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: (I’d look used, lots on the market)
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
Canon M100 (overhead): amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): amzn.to/3dowiAO
#best #$700 #headphones
