MidFi GuyNote: I had it wrong on the Topping D90 as it has a single AK4499 chip inside versus two. Thanks to the users who pointed that out in the comments.
ARES II vs D90 vs Bifrost 2 vs ADI-2 vs Gungnir vs Qutest [Mega DAC Roundup & Comparison]MidFi Guy2020-11-19 | Note: I had it wrong on the Topping D90 as it has a single AK4499 chip inside versus two. Thanks to the users who pointed that out in the comments.
Info: ======= Passion For Sound - Chord interview: youtube.com/watch?v=GddvjCHNxjUHifiman HE-1000se vs Arya Organic vs ZMF Caldera vs Meze EmpyreanMidFi Guy2024-08-21 | Huge shout to Fog City Audio for supplying a high quality cable for use with the Hifiman cans. Visit their website here: fogcityaudio.com
0:00 Intro 1:44 Hifiman Arya Organic 3:55 Hifiman HE-1000SE 6:48 Meze Empyrean OG 8:40 ZMF Caldera 10:48 HEKse Amp Pairings 11:58 HEKse vs Arya SummaryCanjam NYC 2024 - Tour and RamblingsMidFi Guy2024-03-29 | Apologies for the rush, I sort of ran through most things due to the limited time I had. For more thorough community impressions visit the Canjam thread:
Digital Isn’t SPEAKER: Rob Watts, Digital Design Consultant, Chord Electronics
Digital is digital, it's all ones and zeroes. Except that, no it isn't. Beyond the fundamentals of the digital-to-analogue conversion process, there are a host of additional factors that can dramatically affect the sound of your DAC — and consequently, what you will hear through your signal chain. Discover how power supplies, analogue devices and circuit design, galvanic isolation, digital cables and more can dictate your listening experience. But most importantly, learn how sometimes, digital isn’t.
Note: Apologies for the shaky video, I was holding my camera by hand 😣Canjam NYC 2024 [Seminars] How To Start A Headphone Company - ZMFMidFi Guy2024-03-13 | From Canjam NYC 2024:
How To Start A Headphone Company SPEAKERS: Zach & Bevin Mehrbach, ZMFheadphones
Zach and Bevin Mehrbach's entry into the headphone industry was unconventional. They'll share their business journey, including anecdotes and images from their early days to the present, covering multiple measurement rig upgrades, various workspaces from apartments to basements, and the design of an 8000 SQ foot manufacturing facility.
Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3vhoTiXTimbre or timbre?MidFi Guy2024-01-05 | ...Pixel 8 Pro video boost vs Canon M200 vs Pixel 8. Indoor performance comparison.MidFi Guy2023-12-22 | In search of the best way to record videos indoors with crappy lighting and a limited budget. :-)
0:00 Pixel 8 0:38 Pixel 8 Pro 2:09 Canon M200 w/16mm Sigma lens 3:57 Pixel 8 Pro video boostStart of a fun weekend 🤩MidFi Guy2023-07-01 | Ty to @audio46 for the @enleum4407. Look out for a new video 👀 🎧 #audiophile #headphonesCanjam NYC 2023 - Quick ImpressionsMidFi Guy2023-03-06 | Please note all impressions take place in a busy convention hall (aside from the dCS room) so take it FWIW.
Thanks to Hifi X-Man, mere11di, orrm, and Natesdailies from Head-Fi for their imagery.
Full Sennheiser HE1 video: youtu.be/bJS4UFJUbvA Canjam thread: head-fi.org/threads/canjam-nyc-2023-impressions-thread-february-25-26-2023.967080Semi In-Ear Earbud ShootoutMidFi Guy2023-02-18 | For those times where you don't need a pressurized full seal in your ear canal. Reviewing sound quality only.Hegel H190, IOTAVX, Triangle Antal 40th Anniversary, and Denafrips Venus IIMidFi Guy2022-12-03 | A quick audio journey and the learnings along the way.Soloist 3XP, Master 19, Violectric V280, V340, Wells MILO, GSX Mini [Solid State Showdown Pt. 3]MidFi Guy2022-05-19 | Comparing 6 amps in the $1k - 2k range.
Chapters ====== 0:00 Intro 2:22 Burson Soloist 3X Performance 10:04 Audio-Gd Master 19 14:40 Violectric V280 18:48 Violectric V340 23:38 Wells Audio Milo 29:53 Headamp GS-X Mini 33:27 ConclusionModern Measurement Techniques by Dan Foley - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-26 | Seminar by Dan Foley of Audio Precision
Since the introduction of the Hewlett-Packard 200A audio oscillator in 1939, sine waves have been the primary test signal to characterize performance of audio products. With many of today’s audio products incorporating non-linear signal processing, such as noise-cancelling headphones or voice-processing devices, sinewave-based testing methods either do not work or yield test results that are incorrect, especially when characterizing distortion. This seminar will focus on test techniques that incorporate test signals and analysis methods using speech and music-like signals as well as actual speech and music. This seminar is intended for anyone involved in product design or are interested in learning more about how today’s audio products should be tested to better characterize audio quality.
canjamglobal.comChord Mojo 2 by Rob Watts - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-19 | Seminar by Rob Watts of Chord Electronics
0:00 Intro 24:48 Mojo 2Measurements 101 by Dan Clark - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-18 | Seminar by Dan Clark, Founder & Lead Engineer/Designer, Dan Clark Audio
canjamglobal.comStreaming 101 by David Solomon - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-12 | Seminar by David Solomon, VP Business Development, Chief Hi-Res Music Evangelist, Qobuz USA
canjamglobal.comDigital Audio 101 by Michael Goodman - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-12 | Seminar by Michael Goodman, Founder & Lead Engineer/Designer, CEntrance
canjamglobal.comAmplification 101 by Justin Weber - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-10 | Seminar by Justin Weber, Founder & Lead Engineer/Designer, ampsandsound
canjamglobal.comHeadphones 201 by Axel Grell - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-08 | Seminar by Axel Grell, Founder & CEO, Grell Audio
canjamglobal.comHeadphones 101 by Everett Manns - Canjam NYC 2022 SeminarsMidFi Guy2022-03-08 | Seminar by Everett Manns, Community Manager, Grell Audio
canjamglobal.comCanjam 2022 NYCMidFi Guy2022-03-01 | Visited a fraction of the booths there but here's a quick cut of some of the gear at Canjam NYC 2022. Apologize for the grainy quality, I really need to upgrade my phone.Audeze LCD-5 Review & Amp PairingsMidFi Guy2022-02-19 | Thanks to Todd for loaning me his LCD-5's - ttvjaudio.com
0:00 Intro 0:15 Sound Impressions 4:31 Amp Pairings 7:43 Fit & Finish 9:46 ConclusionFlux Lab FA-10 & FA-12S vs Monolith Liquid Platinum & Liquid Gold [ Solid State Showdown Pt.2 ]MidFi Guy2021-12-26 | Solid State Showdown Series: Part 1: youtu.be/429AMOXdYZY Part 2: ← you are here Part 3: youtu.be/Nr1TkprgldI Part 4: TBA
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0:00 Flux Lab Acoustics FA-10 9:46 FA-10 Test Bench 10:58 Flux Lab Acoustics FA-12S 14:30 FA-12S Test Bench 18:33 Monolith Liquid Platinum 24:46 Monolith Liquid Gold 30:00 LP & LG Test Bench 32:57 Part 3 Teaser
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Legal: this giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by YouTube or any of the electronics brands seen in this video. Full terms posted on the Rafflecopter link above.Headphone test- IOTAVX SA3 vs Muzishare X7. Plus Schiit Modi 3 & ManiMidFi Guy2021-04-28 | Comparing the headphone outputs of the IOTAVX SA3 and the Muzishare X7. We throw in the Cayin HA-6A and Feliks Euforia for good measure.
Chapters: ==== 0:00 DAC test 1:05 Phono pre test 2:02 Headphone comparison
Credits: ======= www.MrPhotography.com for his gorgeous shots of the ZMF Pendant. You can also check out his audio-focused YouTube channel here: youtube.com/user/MarcelloRostagni
Social: ======= instagram.com/midfiguyHeadphone Guy Goes 2-channel - Mid-Century Modern Cable Management & TV HangingMidFi Guy2021-01-18 | First part of a two part series. Setting up the entertainment center and making room for 2-channel gear.
Chapters ===== 0:00 Intro 0:36 Wall Mounting TV 6:02 Hiding Wires in a Mid Century Modern TV Console StandDAC Roundup Pt 2: Chord TT2 + M Scaler & Amp PairingsMidFi Guy2021-01-02 | Watch this first: ======= DAC Roundup Part 1: youtu.be/sCP63G8MYOI
Chapters: ======= 0:00 Intro 0:08 Chord Hugo TT2 4:59 Chord M Scaler 6:45 Amp Pairings 8:30 Drop THX 789 10:48 Violectric V280 13:30 Cayin HA-6A & Woo Audio WA22 16:30 MFG's Picks 20:00 Final Thoughts
DACs: ======= - Chord Hugo TT2, M Scaler, Qutest - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Schiit Bifrost 2 & Gungnir Multibit - Topping D90 - Denafrips ARES II
Info: ======= Passion For Sound Chord Qutest vs TT2 Comparison: youtu.be/34p6BbHtEKUHEDDphone vs HiFiMan Arya & Sennheiser HD800SMidFi Guy2020-07-02 | Shout out to my buddy Alex for letting me borrow his HEDDphones for two weeks for this review, thanks!
Follow Mid-Fi Guy on Instagram! instagram.com/midfiguySPL Phonitor E - Review and Comparison with Violectric V280MidFi Guy2020-06-14 | The SPL Phonitor E balanced headphone amplifier is a great sounding unit, but is it worth the price? We compare it to a V280 and an SMSL SP200 to find out.
=========== Amps used: =========== - SPL Phonitor E - amzn.to/3e2Ryee
Follow Mid-Fi Guy on Instagram! instagram.com/midfiguyRazer Opus vs Sony 1000XM3 vs Bose 700 vs Sennheiser Momentum 3 - Wireless Showdown!MidFi Guy2020-06-04 | **Mistake** The Sony XM3's are actually Bluetooth version 4.2, not 5.0 as stated in the video. Thanks to the commenter for catching.
Joshua Valour Panda vs Bose 700: youtu.be/IETdzLGoVfQWFHeadphones Pt. 1 - Meze 99 Noir vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro vs Audio Technica ATH-M50xMidFi Guy2020-05-20 | My cheap tripod keeps aiming down ever so slightly. Sorry for the weird framing as the video goes on.
Working From Headphones Series, Episode 1: The best wired headphones to get for work under $200.
Note: I didn't really discuss the filters for two reasons: the other reviews go into detail about them and also, I'm not really a big filter/sound effect person. Dirac Sensaround II is a great idea in theory, and pretty cool in practice, but ultimately I found it to alter the dynamics of the sound so I kept it off.
City Love - John Mayer - tidal.com/browse/track/2923847AMP Battle Royale! RME ADI-2 vs SMSL SP200 vs Violectric V280MidFi Guy2020-04-10 | Is RME ADI-2 DAC's amp up to the task? We pit it against the S.M.S.L. SP200 with THX AAA technology, and we're throwing the Violectric V280 into the mix to see if it's worth the cost.
=============== Intro music: bensound.comMidFi Guy Live StreamMidFi Guy2020-04-06 | ...Sub-$100 Headphone Cable Shootout: Periapt vs Arctic CablesMidFi Guy2020-03-28 | Note- according to Arctic Cables this is an older model (2017-ish) cable and their updated ones are thicker with snug fitting sleeves. Check the comments for more discussion surrounding this.
Excuse the production quality, I actually made this video about a year ago, before I made this channel :D
Periapt's build quality is insanely good considering the price point, but Arctic Cable's offering may be the better buy.Cayin HA-6A Tube Headphone Amp ReviewMidFi Guy2020-03-25 | Full Unboxing here: youtu.be/lZuHY3Ut9lo