How to TUNE your headphones (the easy way!) crinacle 2026-09-19 | How to TUNE your headphones (the easy way!)
CrinEar is coming to Indonesia! | Portable Audio Party Indonesia 2025 crinacle 2025-10-09 | Portable Audio Party Indonesia (PAPI) 2025CrinEar, Booth B3Dates: 11–12 October 2025Time: 10AM to 7PMVenue: Ashley Hotel Tanah Abang, JakartaAdmission: FREECome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
AirPods Pro 3: The Audiophiles Perspective crinacle 2025-10-02 | and now we wait another 3 years...APP3 measurements: https://graph.hangout.audio/iem/5128/?share=JM-1_Target%2CAPP3_W80_Avg&bass=8&tilt=0&treble=-4&ear=0Special thanks to @SoundGuys and @RTINGSdotcom for their ANC/isolation measurements.Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:57 Who am I01:48 Sound quality05:14 Equal Loudness compensation08:20 Non-audio stuff 08:33 Build 08:47 Size and fit 09:13 Functionality 09:36 Isolation (ANC and passive) 10:43 Transparency mode 11:36 Battery life12:32 Adaptive EQ13:50 Microphone test (APP2 vs APP3)14:15 Versus AirPods Pro 215:20 Versus Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro16:03 Apple-exclusive features~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I attended Chinas BIGGEST audio show crinacle 2025-09-16 | bing chillingCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:27 CrinEar05:07 Truthear07:44 Ramblings08:39 Tanchjim09:19 Softears11:45 Moondrop15:46 Dita17:56 Lee from Mysticraft20:32 Post-show Thoughts~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
My very first FULL-PRODUCTION IEM crinacle 2025-07-25 | A New Dawn. Hangout.Audio: https://hangout.audio/products/crinear-daybreakAmazon: crinear.com/amzn-US/DaybreakAliExpress: aliexpress.com/item/1005009559414064.html~~ Regional Retailers ~~North America: headphones.com/products/crinear-daybreak-in-ear-headphonesUK: eliseaudio.com/products/crinear-daybreakIndia: https://headphonezone.in/products/crinear-daybreakIndonesia (Bass Audio): tk.tokopedia.com/ZSS4xArK1Indonesia (BTM): tk.tokopedia.com/ZSS4x8W7ASouth Korea: https://vo.la/GTcelUnFR/EU: https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/in-ear-earphones/crinear-daybreak-p-20979.htmlThailand: https://shopee.co.th/soundproofbros/40109437554Singapore (Hangout.Audio): https://hangout.audio/products/crinear-daybreakSingapore (Zeppelin & Co): zeppelinandco.com/products/crinear-daybreak~~ Other Links ~~CrinEar Daybreak 5128 measurements: https://graph.hangout.audio/iem/5128/?share=JM-1_Target%2CDaybreak&bass=8&tilt=0&treble=-4&ear=0Project Meta launch video: youtu.be/JX7aaDReDGQMoondrop x Crinacle DUSK launch video: youtu.be/ATzoF4IxCmkIEF Preference 2025: crinacle.com/2025/02/05/the-new-2025-ief-targetJM-1 Explained by @MinimumPhaseAudio: youtu.be/EZoKPtzjdtQ~~~Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro02:06 Project Meta04:09 Making a full production IEM 05:17 The 3D-Printed Shell06:17 Driver Configuration 07:13 Micro-Planar Tweeters09:43 The Tuning (IEF Preference 2025)11:33 Quality Control~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
Sony WH-1000XM6: The Audiophiles Perspective crinacle 2025-06-29 | "masses offended when internet man judged a headphone as a headphone"Credits: @SoundGuys for isolation and ANC data @SuperReview for stock analog measurementsCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:23 Self-introductionyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI01:23 Introducing the "XM6"02:48 Poopy predecessors03:58 Muddy sound 04:41 The "Companion App" Argument 07:10 My preferred EQ settings 08:30 Technical performance 09:10 Versus the competition10:22 Build quality10:58 Comfort11:18 Isolation performance 12:50 Adaptive ANC (and why it sucks)15:06 Ambient/Transparency mode15:50 Connectivity and pairing16:14 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
The BEST mini desktop speakers | iLoud Micro Monitors crinacle 2025-05-17 | the iloud's not the only thing that's microGo to https://Hangout.Audio for the best IEMs and dongles at every budget!~~ Important links ~~iLoud Micro: ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmmhttps://Spinorama.org (CEA2034 measurements database)Napilopez's iLoud Micro measurements: audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/iloud-micro-monitors-measurements-and-quasi-anechoic-spinorama.10988Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:51 Exposition03:41 iLoud Micro 04:48 Inputs, switches, and connections 05:48 Size 06:26 Sound quality 09:44 Drawbacks10:45 Versus the competition~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
The Fried Chicken Ranking List crinacle 2025-04-01 | Come get your fried chicken at https://Hangout.AudioThe Hamburger Ranking List: youtu.be/sM74gzSZyN0The Fried Chicken Burger Ranking List: crinacle.com/2021/04/01/the-fried-chicken-burger-ranking-listVisit us!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:53 KFC03:27 Texas Chicken04:30 Popeye's05:53 A&W07:49 McDonald's09:42 4Fingers11:33 Jollibee12:49 Wingstop15:41 Arnold's17:31 The Final Comparison19:33 The Rankings~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I sold out my first product in 40 MINUTES (AND DID IT AGAIN) crinacle 2025-03-26 | Pre-order the final batch: https://hangout.audio/products/crinear-project-metaCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I made my OWN audio brand crinacle 2025-03-25 | WE SOLD OUT EVERY SINGLE UNITcrinear.com/project-metaCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~https://CrinEar.comPATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:44 TL;DW01:55 "CrinEar"?04:27 It's hard05:14 Project Series06:01 The CrinEar Project Meta 07:29 The CrinEar tuning10:42 Why a limited run?~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I bought the worlds most expensive headphones. crinacle 2025-03-14 | imagine taking a mortgage out for a hedfoneSennheiser HE 1: crinacle.com/2020/11/19/sennheiser-he-1-review-59000-summitCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro02:45 The Delivery03:08 Unboxing04:12 The First Startup04:55 "User Guide"06:28 What is the Sennheiser HE 1?08:52 First Listen10:32 The @HangoutAudio Staff Try the HE 1 11:11 Harry 11:38 Neil 12:18 Cazper 12:39 Penguin 13:06 Nithin 13:45 Axel14:29 Crinacle's Thoughts~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I made the Truthear Zero EVEN BETTER | Truthear x Crinacle Zero:BLUE2 crinacle 2025-03-07 | i just blue myself~ PURCHASE LINKS ~- Hangout.Audio: https://hangout.audio/products/truthear-x-crinacle-zero-blue-2- DONG BUNDLE: https://hangout.audio/products/b2d-bundle- Shenzhenaudio: shenzhenaudio.com/products/truthear-x-crinacle-zeroblue2-dual-dynamic-drivers-in-ear-headphone- Amazon: geni.us/BLUE2- AliExpress: aliexpress.com/item/1005008605565544.htmlCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~0:00 Intro0:33 TL;DW2:07 The History of the Zero(es)4:29 BLUE TWO 4:45 MORE HARMANER 5:32 SMOL NOZZLE 5:53 Bass+ adapter 6:25 Microphone option7:20 DO NOT PLUG INTO MOBO AUDIO9:40 Blue2Dong~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
The BEST headphone dongles for every budget crinacle 2025-02-17 | my dong is perfectly average~ FEATURED DONGS ~The One True (American) God: apple.com/shop/product/MW2Q3AM/AJCALLY JM6 Pro: https://hangout.audio/products/jcally-jm6-pro/JCALLY JM20 Max: https://hangout.audio/products/jcally-jm20-max/FiiO KA11: https://hangout.audio/products/fiio-ka11/Shanling UA Mini: en.shanling.com/product/469Moondrop Dawn Pro: https://hangout.audio/products/dawnpro/FiiO KA15: fiio.com/ka15E1DA: e1dashz.wixsite.com/index~~~Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:57 TL;DW01:48 Apple's Dong03:09 What makes up a dongle?04:34 Best dongles under $1006:06 Best dongles under $1507:59 Best dongles under $30 09:22 Caveat emptor13:52 Best dongle(s) under $6015:27 Best Dong17:23 Honourable mention~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
Sennheiser HD620S: The Best $350 Closed-Back? crinacle 2025-01-24 | closed-backs still kinda icky thoughSponsored by MYSELF: https://Hangout.AudioCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~0:00 Intro1:27 Non-audio opinions 1:41 Build quality 1:59 Comfort 2:26 Drivability2:57 Sound quality5:38 Comparisons with other closed-back headphones 6:29 AKG K371 6:46 Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 6:51 Audio Technica ATH-M50X 7:03 Shure SRH840 7:29 Shure SRH1540 7:40 Beyerdynamic DT1770 Pro 8:10 Focal Azurys 8:36 Hifiman8:50 Conclusion~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I made a list of EVERY SINGLE IEM in the WORLD crinacle 2025-01-17 | The ULTIMATE IEM LIST: https://list.hangout.audio/iemSupport the man who made the site for me: @SuperReview Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:36 The IEM Ranking List01:47 The New List03:01 Approval Criteria04:47 "If it's not on the list, it doesn't exist"05:39 New features~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
Crinacles ULTIMATE Guide to Headphones crinacle 2024-12-19 | Everything you need to know about headphones in one short, concise... 35 minute video.Big thanks to @sennheiser for sponsoring this video!Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:00 Introduction to Sound04:13 The Audio Chain05:44 The (condensed) History of Headphones07:48 Headphone Wearing Styles09:35 Types of Headphones12:46 Driver Technology17:08 Caring for Headphones19:47 Sound Quality Metrics22:49 Understanding Frequency Response25:21 Soundstage & Imaging27:05 Impedance & Sensitivity30:04 Tuning & Equalisation32:25 Critical Listening Skills34:45 Enjoy the Music~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
Galaxy Buds3 Pro: The Audiophiles Perspective crinacle 2024-11-29 | the winstreak ends hereGraph: https://graph.hangout.audio/iem/5128/?share=Galaxy_Buds2_Pro_(ANC_on),Galaxy_Buds3_Pro_(ANC_on),Credits to the following for ANC measurements:- @SoundGuys - @0dibi - @aregina Come to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:25 Non-audio opinions 01:35 Build quality 02:47 Battery life 03:05 IPX rating 03:12 Comfort and fit 03:31 Connectivity and convenience 03:45 ANC performance 04:53 Mic performance05:30 Sound quality08:58 Comparisons 09:05 Versus Buds2 Pro 10:11 Versus AirPods Pro 212:01 Conclusion~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
The BIGGEST IEM Graph Database is now FREE crinacle 2024-10-29 | The New, Improved, and now completely FREE Graph Comparison Tools: https://graph.hangout.audioCome to The Hangout!200 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058749goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9Support those who contributed to this wonderful project!- Mark Ryan: @SuperReview - Marshall Lochbaum: http://mlochbaum.github.io- HarutoHiroki: harutohiroki.com- Rohsa: gitlab.com/rohsa~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
The FIRST hybrid earphones ever made crinacle 2024-08-16 | the closest to vintage we have in this hobbySponsored by MYSELF: https://Hangout.AudioCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:56 Why hybrid?04:09 The Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Extra Bass (SF5EB) 05:17 The UE Triplets 06:09 The Failure09:15 The AKG K3003 10:31 Price 11:40 Sound quality~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
I Quit Reviewing and Opened an Audio Store crinacle 2024-07-16 | Buy your favourite IEMs at https://Hangout.AudioSubscribe to my new channel @HangoutAudio!Come to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:24 What's new?02:21 Why Hangout.Audio? 02:31 Curation 03:59 Customer Service 05:37 Returns & Refunds06:15 Our new channel @HangoutAudio 06:42 What happens to @crin, crinacle.com, Ranking List, measurements etc.~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Neuman TLM 102 + Motu M2
The BASSIEST Audiophile IEMs in the world. crinacle 2024-06-19 | they were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they shouldAd read sponsored by headphones.comFatFreq Maestro Mini: fatfreq.com/collections/maestro-series/products/maestro-miniFatFreq Scarlet Mini: fatfreq.com/collections/maestro-series/products/scarlet-mini~~~Come to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:50 The History of Fatfreq04:35 Maestro Mini06:35 Scarlet Mini~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
How HARD is it to make your own earphones? crinacle 2024-05-20 | Crinacle™ Brand™ iems coming Soon™Ad read sponsored by linsoul.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:30 DIYing your own IEMs02:49 Going solo 03:29 Operating costs (1-man team)07:31 Factory production 09:25 Injection-moulded parts 10:43 Why not 11:58 3D-printed parts 12:32 Cons 13:31 Pros 13:50 Metal parts 13:58 Die casting 14:40 CNC 15:23 Ready-made shells 15:49 Metal 3D-printing17:27 Drivers 18:38 Clones? 20:30 Dynamic drivers21:08 Accessories and miscellaneous parts21:35 Selling/Distributing your own products24:28 Collabs are EASYMODE~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
The BEST songs for testing headphones? crinacle 2024-05-05 | TL;DW: crinacle.com/2020/05/09/the-tracks-of-an-audio-critic-a-personal-musical-journeyAd read sponsored by headphones.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:58 "Familiarity trumps Technicality"03:18 Unfamiliarity sounds good04:35 Using "Genres"06:38 Using "Instruments"07:35 Mixing/Mastering differences09:21 "Technically Good" songs09:58 Crinacle's Holy Trinity 10:15 Hotel California 11:39 Billie Jean 12:37 September (December)13:34 Pink Noise/Sine Sweeps~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK. crinacle 2024-04-01 | Not the Blessing3:Dusk, not the Dusk 2, just simply... DUSK.BUY DUSK: crinacle.com/DUSKShenzhenaudio: shenzhenaudio.com/products/moondrop-x-crinacle-dusk-2dd-2ba-2planar-in-ear-headphoneAmazon: geni.us/buyDUSKAliExpress: aliexpress.com/item/3256806580800153.htmlCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:47 The Blessing2:Dusk02:18 Why named "DUSK"?02:56 New faceplate03:23 Why use planar microtweeters?05:27 The tuning06:47 The DUSK-SP cable (DSP) 07:50 Additional EQ profiles 08:56 DSP tuning troubles10:01 Does the DUSK come with a 3.5mm cable too?~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neuman TLM 102 + Motu M2
The Headphone That Everyone Forgot crinacle 2024-03-23 | where's my HD750Ad read sponsored by headphones.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:27 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI01:11 I bought one02:07 The History03:46 Sound quality05:05 Discontinuation and legacy~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
REVOLUTIONARY IEM TECHNOLOGY | Kiwi Ears x Crinacle Singolo crinacle 2024-03-08 | BUY FROM LINSOUL: linsoul.com/products/kiwi-ears-x-crinacle-singoloAmazon: geni.us/singoloAliExpress: aliexpress.com/item/3256806465913546.htmlBUY FROM MY STORE: https://hangout.audio/products/singoloTry it out at The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:32 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI01:15 "Project Resonance"02:05 K.A.R.S.02:34 Explaining resonators03:19 Resonators in IEMs04:12 Price04:27 The tuning05:10 Potential futures~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
The KEF LS50 Wireless II is surprisingly great, BUT... crinacle 2024-03-02 | LS50 Wireless II kindly provided by KEF: https://kef.world/uw2Ad read sponsored by linsoul.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:26 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI02:08 Who are KEF?02:39 The history of the LS5003:39 My thoughts on the Mk1 LS50s04:11 The setup process05:41 Sound quality07:47 Versus the competition09:38 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Neumann TLM 102 + Motu M2
Moondrop Chu 2: Return of the $20 King crinacle 2024-02-08 | I refuse to do any choo-choo train puns for thisAd read sponsored by headphones.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~Graph: crinacle.com/graphs/iems/graphtool/?share=Diffuse_Field_Target,Chu_2&bass=10&tilt=-0.8&tool=4620~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:09 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI02:21 The original Moondrop Chu03:29 Competition in the $20 bracket04:10 Moondrop Chu 2 05:17 Versus Chu 1 06:06 Versus other $20 IEMs08:19 Ranking~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Tuning earphones with... cables? | DSP Explained crinacle 2024-01-25 | ds nutsAd read sponsored by linsoul.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:20 Context02:06 What does "Digital" mean?02:52 Changing sound "digitally" versus "analog"04:43 Why use DSP?06:38 Is DSP a crutch?10:03 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: RØDE Wireless PRO
Crinacles Guide to Audio Products (for the clueless) crinacle 2023-12-17 | show this to the confused gift-givers in your livesAd read sponsored by headphones.comCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:24 The Categories 01:41 Earphones 01:51 Wireless 02:00 True Wireless Buds (TWS) 02:25 Earbud versus In-Ear 03:08 Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) 03:46 Wireless Earphones 04:10 Bone Conduction Headphones 05:39 Wired 05:52 Earbuds 06:52 In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) 08:24 Wireless vs Wired 10:32 Headphones 10:46 Wireless 11:52 Wired 12:03 Open-back 13:00 Closed-back 13:40 Gaming Headsets 14:31 Around-Ear versus On-Ear 15:06 Sources 15:50 Dongles 16:25 Portable DAC/Amps 16:34 Desktop DAC/Amps 16:53 Digital Audio Players (DAPs)~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
I made the best $20 IEM even BETTER | 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 crinacle 2023-11-27 | BUY FROM LINSOUL: linsoul.com/products/7hz-x-crinacle-zero-2Amazon: geni.us/knXEQAliExpress: aliexpress.com/item/1005006223567646.htmlBUY FROM MY STORE: https://hangout.audio/products/zero2Come to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:38 The Originalyoutu.be/jyD4orFap1001:50 The Sequel 02:02 Build quality changes 02:50 Sound quality changes04:48 Where to buy~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D277Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Zero:2
Even MORE Crinacle IEMs (Soon™) crinacle 2023-11-16 | Soon™Come to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
The budget Sennheiser IEM thats finally... great. crinacle 2023-11-12 | ol mate senny getting the hang of the iem gameAd read sponsored by linsoul.com~~~Come to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:56 History of Sennheiser IEMs03:21 The IE200 05:48 The "tip venting" system07:22 Rank~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Moondrop Para: Savior of Chinese Headphones? crinacle 2023-10-11 | headphone market better start watching their backs...Ad read sponsored by headphones.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:09 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI02:08 Moondrop Venusyoutu.be/LBYRKHEFBUg03:24 Moondrop undercutting themselves05:07 Build quality06:03 Why is the Para good?07:40 Versus the competition~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Dyson Zone: The Audiophiles Perspective crinacle 2023-09-21 | Get an exclusive Surfshark deal! Enter promo code CRIN for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/CRINCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro02:00 Preamble04:38 What is the point of the Zone?06:03 Sound quality08:28 Competitiveness09:46 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Unboxing the $1,600 Elysian Diva #IEM #audiophile #earbuds #unboxing #earphone crinacle 2023-09-14 | Come join us at The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507
The Worlds BEST Earphone... is 10 years old. crinacle 2023-09-09 | Ad read sponsored by linsoul.comThe IEM Ranking List: crinacle.com/rankings/iemsCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:22 The history of the S ranks02:18 The history of Hidition06:16 What makes the Viento so good? 06:32 Driver efficiency 09:02 The switch system10:36 Custom versus universal12:30 The Viento's ranking history~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Unboxing the $2,700 Moondrop Solis 2 #audiophile #earbud #earphone #iem #unboxing crinacle 2023-09-04 | Come join us at The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507
Unboxing the HYPED Moondrop Chu 2 #earphone #earbud #unboxing #audiophile #iem crinacle 2023-08-31 | Come join us at The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507#shorts
I Ranked 1,069 Earphones (so you dont have to) crinacle 2023-08-29 | The IEM Ranking List: crinacle.com/rankings/iemsChangelog and analysis: crinacle.com/2023/08/19/the-big-reset-iem-ranking-listCome to The Hangout!29B Mosque Street, Level 3Singapore 059507goo.gl/maps/qRhMgtUBZ2FWu6gX9~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:48 What is the IEM Ranking List?02:43 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI03:55 What was changed?06:53 Ranking List statistics09:50 "The Algorithm"11:23 Disclaimer reminder12:10 Fite me bro~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 35mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Razer Moray: What is a Gaming IEM? crinacle 2023-07-16 | when the fit is divine but the sound makes me whine that's a MorayAd read sponsored by headphones.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:30 Razer's goals02:08 Comfort and shell design03:47 Sound analysis 04:13 Music listening performance 05:49 Gaming performance07:35 What is a "Gaming IEM"? 08:18 Price-competitiveness 09:34 Boom microphone 10:00 Competitive "advantage"11:45 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
The new Razer gaming IEM is goodnt crinacle 2023-06-28 | Full review: youtu.be/WLr4eWDS1K4what even is a "gaming IEM"?~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com
Nothing Ear (1) & (2): The Audiophiles Perspective crinacle 2023-06-20 | nothing is perfectAd read sponsored by linsoul.comGraph Comparison Tool: crinacle.com/graphs/iems/graphtool/?share=Diffuse_Field_Target,Ear_(2)_Post_update,Ear_(1)&bass=5&tilt=-0.8&tool=4620~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:58 Disclaimersyoutu.be/n69THTIrmWI02:11 The Nothing brand03:05 Nothing Ear (1)05:39 Nothing Ear (2) 05:55 Pre-update 06:53 Post-update09:11 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
Is Harman In-Ear BAD? ft. Harmans Sean Olive crinacle 2023-06-05 | Harman IE bad, Harman OE goodThis video's just a subtle ad read for headphones.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Chat with @DMS3TV and @ResolveReviews from @TheHEADPHONEShow 00:13 How is it like working for Headphones.com? 01:40 How is it like being Crinacle? 02:23 Project Red A.K.A. Truthear Zero:RED02:56 The Harman Discussion 04:07 Is Harman In-Ear bad?05:25 Interview with Sean Olive (creator of the Harman Target) 06:01 Clarifying Harman In-Ear 06:58 What if Harman IE research allowed for slope adjustment? 09:40 Customisable targets? 10:59 Chit-chat with da bois again 12:16 Customisable targets (again) 13:12 How many custom points? 14:10 Spicy questions (or lack thereof) 14:34 DACs and amplifiers 15:33 Headphones that Crinacle likes, that the @TheHEADPHONEShow team doesn't 15:56 Soundstage in headphones/IEMs 17:35 Planar versus dynamic 18:38 DCA Expanse hate 19:18 Are dynamics and soundstage part of FR?21:04 BASS JACK~~~A CAM: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8B CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSSLAV MIC: Sony UWP-D27OUTDOOR MIC: Sennheiser EW 135P G4
I Made the Ultimate Budget IEM? | Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED crinacle 2023-05-19 | Buy Red: crinacle.com/RedAmazon (US): amazon.com/dp/B0C5QWMGM6AliExpress: aliexpress.com/item/1005005589274277.html~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:32 Disclaimers00:51 "Is it just a different colour?"01:47 Price02:27 The Nerd Stuff 02:49 The Original Zero 03:41 Tuning 03:52 Problems with the Harman Target 05:25 "Why less bass?" 05:57 The "Bass+" impedance adapter 07:28 How does it work?08:55 "Why should I get the Red if I already have the Zero?" 09:32 "I don't want to use EQ"09:45 "Why not use switches instead?"11:00 "What if I don't like the colour red?"~~~A CAM: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8B CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSSMIC: Sony UWP-D27
The WORLDS LARGEST IEM graph database. Again. crinacle 2023-05-12 | Play with my tool: crinacle.com/graphs/iems/graphtoolAd read sponsored by headphones.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:35 B&K Type 5128 03:21 Lack of exposure 03:55 711 vs 512804:36 Universal targets05:51 The problems 05:59 Finnicky with IEMs 06:59 Compatibility with 711 research08:03 Customisable target curves~~~A CAM: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8B CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSSMIC: Sony UWP-D27
Why I WONT review the Moondrop Blessing 3 crinacle 2023-05-05 | Go to nordvpn.com/crinacle for an exclusive deal on a two-year plan PLUS 4 EXTRA months! It’s risk-free with NordVPN’s 30-day money back guarantee.~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:57 The Dusk03:31 The Problem04:31 The History of the Moondrop Blessing 04:46 The Original Blessing 06:51 The Moondrop Blessing 2 08:37 Blessing2:Dusk 09:53 Blessing 314:05 TL;DW~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 85mm f/1.8MIC: Sony UWP-D27
The BIGGEST RIP-OFF in IEM History crinacle 2023-04-03 | o father, where be the king's robes?Ad read sponsored by linsoul.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro01:27 The Emperor's New Clothes02:59 What are "Balanced Armatures"?03:43 The Quirks of the Prelude 04:24 Driver placement 06:02 Driver... angle? 06:49 Off-the-shelf drivers07:55 The Reviews 11:36 Reviewer Curation13:11 The Levels of "Overpriced"14:53 Interviewing FatFreq 15:29 How much does it cost to make a single-BA custom IEM? 15:56 How much does the typical BA driver cost? 16:07 What is the typical pricing for a single-BA custom IEM? 16:20 Would you charge $1,000+ for that? 16:42 Any benefit to using just a single BA driver?17:18 Where is Warbler now?~~~A CAM: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8B CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSSMIC: Sony UWP-D27
Crinacle Goes to CanJam NYC 2023 crinacle 2023-03-18 | ayy I'm walkin hereThis CanJam NYC 2023 show report is sponsored by headphones.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~00:00 Intro00:58 Headphones.com02:31 @ZReviews 04:30 Focal05:50 Audio Technica07:07 FiR Audio07:45 @ABYSSHeadphones 08:10 Vision Ears08:29 Empire Ears08:44 Noble Audio09:13 Eletech09:55 Hifiman10:44 Campfire Audio11:56 Unique Melody12:24 Astell & Kern13:08 64 Audio13:47 Letshuoer14:32 @DekoniAudio 15:18 @AudezeHQ 16:35 ZMF Headphones17:22 T+A Audio18:26 Jomo Audio18:40 Afterword22:56 CanJam Singapore 2023~~~CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSSOUTDOOR MIC: Sennheiser EW 135P G4DESK MIC: Motu M2 interface + Neumann TLM 102
I Review Sonys $1,500 Earphones crinacle 2023-02-19 | A remake of the very first video I made as "crinacle": youtu.be/qCHba7V39dsAd read sponsored by linsoul.com~~~PATREON: patreon.com/crinacleTWITTER: twitter.com/crinacleDISCORD: discord.gg/crinacleSUBREDDIT: reddit.com/r/inearfidelityHOODIE: merch.crinacle.com~~~0:00 Intro1:25 Brief history2:48 Unboxing3:28 Accessories4:07 Build quality4:38 SOUND8:10 Is it worth it?~~~A CAM: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8B CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSSMIC: Sony UWP-D27DESK: EverDesk+DESKMAT: https://mecha.store/collections/mouse-and-desk-mats/products/switchlab-kill-switch-deskmat
