Excellent review, detailed and honest. The camera quality went back to grainy. I know you've been trying settings on your phone, you should go back to whatever the previous video was as it looked way better.
Connecting the usb-c cable on the way you told it in your video, didn't work at all. In my case the end of the cable with the Hidizs logo should be connected to the dac - dongle and the end with the OTG text should be connected to the device. I've tried it with 2 smartphones: a Nothing Phone 2 and a One Plus 10 Pro. Both are Android smartphones. By connecting the usb-c cable on your way, the Hidizs logo on the dac - dongle didn't switch on. In many TH-cam videos the reviewers gave the same information like you did. It's no problem for me, because the Hidizs S9 Pro Plus works fine and I am very pleased with the sound quality of this dac - dongle.
I own the non-plus model and am looking into getting the Cayin RU6 or RU7 (R2R DAC-AMP dongle) 12-18 months from now which is supposed to sound more "analog, warm & natural" than any "digital delta-sigma" audio dongle. Think I should consider the plus? Or continue saving up for a top-end audio enthusiast dongle experience?
@@TheHonestAudiophile the shio and space are going to sound very similar, given they use the same op amp architecture. It's when a device has a separate op amp that's not integrated into the dac device is when we start to see deviations from the alleged chip house sound. It's all about the device packaging.
Hi Dave, Is it worthwhile to get a 4.4 mm balanced cable for easy to drive hybrid iems like blessing 3 and oriveti iems?? Are single ended cables(connection) noticeably inferior to balanced ones??
Cables can make a difference. Balanced cables can add more power, depth and dynamics to sound. But not all gear needs to be run balanced. A proper single ended cable with a powerful amplifier can have similar results. Basically cable swapping is an experiment and it depends on the pairings. I don't run most IEM on balanced unless they're harder to drive like planar. But a balanced cable can be useful for those moments of need.
Hopefully they are using better quality 3.5mm hardware now. The 3.5mm port on my S9 PRO failed after about 8 months of use and about 2 dozen connect/disconnect cycles. I later heard from others that I was not the only user to have this occur. I had purchased thru Amazon but had to go back to the reseller HiFiGo for warranty. They would not cover shipping back to Asia and shipping both ways was more than a new device so it was not replaced. I keep it around for any future headphones I may buy such as the Harmonicdyne Zeus Elite that does not offer a 3.5mm cable.
Dave, thank you for your reviews. I have a Sony MDR V6 I usually use with my old Macbook. What dongle would you recommend at this price point or lower for use with my phone? I'm not a super high volume listener nor would I consider myself an audiophile, just someone who appreciates decent sound.
Hmmm I've not used the Sony MDR V6 with a dongle. You'll need something with decent power, probably will need to be run balanced. The S9 Pro Plus is a solid performer if you can use it balanced. Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Excellent review, like all the others I've looked at. I would like to ask if you could recommend something that would have an additional USB-C to simultaneously transfer music to the headphones and charge the phone?
if i want to plug it to my pc what do you recommend to use? i want to get some extender 3.5mm female to 3.5mm male and my iem have a little longer 3.5mm than my hyper x alpha s, lastly what adapter for it to plug on the pc cuase my pc doesn’t have typec input
You can use a USB A - type c adapter with a dongle, some include the adapter. Something like this will work: www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Adapter-10Gbps-Converter-Samsung/dp/B0CY1Y3TSQ/ref=sr_1_19?crid=208HXOKULIS9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XklrTURAyCeuMc5J8FhAGrsyKeZlmp-YTcc0i4wFX_4KjozqQrV7o0u3HqicacEmWgpB5_DWXCjIMPHzeCG5QB084rXa9-GxRKRhLxLRsjpL6mvkjXaRIqO5coD1PBYoYNzkhrnBPq-VyQ5x-FqErLLqlBeQQnMeSfATKkvpgvaeQbCyXw08aPJ0Ox9oBuHkv6f3ylkRc_2gMSO9Dym9CwGhGgAtD3pdoGjp_dX6nPY.CRdcowqxtBqEsQ3QBAywCv1j4M3cCOIZDEwyzP6KIec&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb+3+to+type+c+adapter+anker&qid=1721830481&sprefix=usb+3+to+type+c+adapter+anker%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-19
@@TheHonestAudiophile any like this would do the job? i have one but i fear that it would degrees the audio quality?, and the other thing i want an extender for the 3.5mm i want it to be 3.5mm to 3.5mm and at least 2 or 3 meters do you know any ? my iem have a bit longer 3.5mm than like the hyperx alpha s so i need the extender to be able to plug it fully cause if they dont the volume will be low
@Deadfaisal the usb adapter won't degrade the quality. I've not experienced that with any I've used. As for an extention cable, your talking about a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable? Something like this: SHD 3.5mm Cable Male to Female,Aux Cord Stereo Audio Extension Cable Gold Plated Metal Shell -Black 6Feet a.co/d/aTvnMWv
Hello , nice channel you have , i especially like analysis on the IEMs , would you be able to review the Hidizs MP145 planar IEM ? Because its considered one of the best IEM on the market right now in the 150 price bracket . Thank you !!!
I actually was provided an MP145 for review but I had to decline doing the review as the shell was too big and heavy for my ears. I couldn't get a good seal.
Hi, good afternoon, do you recommend it for the MP145, if not, which one would be suitable for the MP145? Basically I would use them from PC. and Qobuz. Thank you very much.
Sorry I don't have the MP145 as it didn't fit my ears so I couldn't review it. But the S9 Pro Plus can power other planars so maybe it can work with the MP145.
THX Onyx is still unsurpassed for me among dongle DAPs and I've tried almost all of them (Qudelix 5k, Hidisz S9 Pro, Khadas Tea, iFi Hip Dac2 & GoBlu, Questyle M15, Fiio BTR7, Cayin RU-6 and RU-7). The RU-6 and RU-7 have nice DACs, but for me they had serious noise issues that were too annoying to deal with. Landed back on the Onyx. It has great sound and power, like a 789 in your pocket.
Excellent review, detailed and honest. The camera quality went back to grainy. I know you've been trying settings on your phone, you should go back to whatever the previous video was as it looked way better.
Thanks for the feedback. Camera settings are noted.
Thank you for talking about the filters; no others did it!
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Nice one, and I like the idea of the different colors options.
I’m happy Hidizs understands color options are a good idea. Getting tired of all my audio equipment being black and grey lol.
Connecting the usb-c cable on the way you told it in your video, didn't work at all.
In my case the end of the cable with the Hidizs logo should be connected to the dac - dongle and the end with the OTG text should be connected to the device.
I've tried it with 2 smartphones: a Nothing Phone 2 and a One Plus 10 Pro.
Both are Android smartphones.
By connecting the usb-c cable on your way, the Hidizs logo on the dac - dongle didn't switch on.
In many TH-cam videos the reviewers gave the same information like you did.
It's no problem for me, because the Hidizs S9 Pro Plus works fine and I am very pleased with the sound quality of this dac - dongle.
Maybe it varies versus the phone used? Or maybe a different cable is being provided? Glad it works for you.
I own the non-plus model and am looking into getting the Cayin RU6 or RU7 (R2R DAC-AMP dongle) 12-18 months from now which is supposed to sound more "analog, warm & natural" than any "digital delta-sigma" audio dongle.
Think I should consider the plus? Or continue saving up for a top-end audio enthusiast dongle experience?
Sorry haven't heard the Cayin RU6 or RU7.
You might also be interested in the hiby fc6 then. Check it out
How about a cirrus logic device, like the Truthear Shio or the Tanchjim Space? Measure very well and have a good amp performance for the money
@steviesteve750 Haven't heard the Ship. The Space has wider, deeper stage, slightly less detailed and resolving.
@@TheHonestAudiophile the shio and space are going to sound very similar, given they use the same op amp architecture. It's when a device has a separate op amp that's not integrated into the dac device is when we start to see deviations from the alleged chip house sound. It's all about the device packaging.
Camera quality is great! Did you add some plants? Looks awesome! Thanks for the review.
Plants have been around for a year or so. I changed phone to Google Pixel 8 Pro.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Oops! I’m always focused on the headphones👀
Hi Dave,
Is it worthwhile to get a 4.4 mm balanced cable for easy to drive hybrid iems like blessing 3 and oriveti iems?? Are single ended cables(connection) noticeably inferior to balanced ones??
Cables can make a difference. Balanced cables can add more power, depth and dynamics to sound. But not all gear needs to be run balanced. A proper single ended cable with a powerful amplifier can have similar results. Basically cable swapping is an experiment and it depends on the pairings. I don't run most IEM on balanced unless they're harder to drive like planar. But a balanced cable can be useful for those moments of need.
Hopefully they are using better quality 3.5mm hardware now. The 3.5mm port on my S9 PRO failed after about 8 months of use and about 2 dozen connect/disconnect cycles. I later heard from others that I was not the only user to have this occur. I had purchased thru Amazon but had to go back to the reseller HiFiGo for warranty. They would not cover shipping back to Asia and shipping both ways was more than a new device so it was not replaced. I keep it around for any future headphones I may buy such as the Harmonicdyne Zeus Elite that does not offer a 3.5mm cable.
Oh wow, I've not any issue with my S9 Pro. Sorry to hear about that.
Dave, thank you for your reviews. I have a Sony MDR V6 I usually use with my old Macbook. What dongle would you recommend at this price point or lower for use with my phone? I'm not a super high volume listener nor would I consider myself an audiophile, just someone who appreciates decent sound.
Hmmm I've not used the Sony MDR V6 with a dongle. You'll need something with decent power, probably will need to be run balanced. The S9 Pro Plus is a solid performer if you can use it balanced.
Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Excellent review, like all the others I've looked at.
I would like to ask if you could recommend something that would have an additional USB-C to simultaneously transfer music to the headphones and charge the phone?
I don't know about any USB-C DAC/Amp that has an additional USB-C for charging and data transfer.
Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Thanks for the review. Do the volume buttons on Martha control the phone’s volume, or does it have its own independent volume control?
Controls phone volume
if i want to plug it to my pc what do you recommend to use? i want to get some extender 3.5mm female to 3.5mm male and my iem have a little longer 3.5mm than my hyper x alpha s, lastly what adapter for it to plug on the pc cuase my pc doesn’t have typec input
You can use a USB A - type c adapter with a dongle, some include the adapter. Something like this will work:
www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Adapter-10Gbps-Converter-Samsung/dp/B0CY1Y3TSQ/ref=sr_1_19?crid=208HXOKULIS9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XklrTURAyCeuMc5J8FhAGrsyKeZlmp-YTcc0i4wFX_4KjozqQrV7o0u3HqicacEmWgpB5_DWXCjIMPHzeCG5QB084rXa9-GxRKRhLxLRsjpL6mvkjXaRIqO5coD1PBYoYNzkhrnBPq-VyQ5x-FqErLLqlBeQQnMeSfATKkvpgvaeQbCyXw08aPJ0Ox9oBuHkv6f3ylkRc_2gMSO9Dym9CwGhGgAtD3pdoGjp_dX6nPY.CRdcowqxtBqEsQ3QBAywCv1j4M3cCOIZDEwyzP6KIec&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb+3+to+type+c+adapter+anker&qid=1721830481&sprefix=usb+3+to+type+c+adapter+anker%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-19
@@TheHonestAudiophile any like this would do the job? i have one but i fear that it would degrees the audio quality?, and the other thing i want an extender for the 3.5mm i want it to be 3.5mm to 3.5mm and at least 2 or 3 meters do you know any ? my iem have a bit longer 3.5mm than like the hyperx alpha s so i need the extender to be able to plug it fully cause if they dont the volume will be low
@Deadfaisal the usb adapter won't degrade the quality. I've not experienced that with any I've used.
As for an extention cable, your talking about a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable?
Something like this:
SHD 3.5mm Cable Male to Female,Aux Cord Stereo Audio Extension Cable Gold Plated Metal Shell -Black 6Feet a.co/d/aTvnMWv
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you
My pleasure, you're welcome
Vs hyby fc4 en sonido analógico como los de amplificador de tubo que como se comparan?
S9 Pro Plus has a colder presentation, less warmth than FC4.
How would you compare it to the Moondrop Dawn Portable Amplifier ?
Moondrop Dawn 4.4 is the only one I've heard. The 4.4 is slightly less detailed and resolving, is slightly warmer and more pleasurable.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks :)
@JPC326 my pleasure, you're welcome
Does this device work with iPhone?
It's compatible with IOS and MacOS
does mseb work via hyby music app?
Sorry I'm not familiar with mseb.
Hello , nice channel you have , i especially like analysis on the IEMs , would you be able to review the Hidizs MP145 planar IEM ? Because its considered one of the best IEM on the market right now in the 150 price bracket . Thank you !!!
I actually was provided an MP145 for review but I had to decline doing the review as the shell was too big and heavy for my ears. I couldn't get a good seal.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Ohh it's really that big ?
@Stylianos. Didn't fit my ears.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I see , well I might have a problem too , Because I am waiting for my order to arrive !!! 😢
Hope they work out for you.
Hi, good afternoon, do you recommend it for the MP145, if not, which one would be suitable for the MP145? Basically I would use them from PC. and Qobuz. Thank you very much.
Sorry I don't have the MP145 as it didn't fit my ears so I couldn't review it. But the S9 Pro Plus can power other planars so maybe it can work with the MP145.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I appreciate your response.
My pleasure,you're welcome
THX Onyx is still unsurpassed for me among dongle DAPs and I've tried almost all of them (Qudelix 5k, Hidisz S9 Pro, Khadas Tea, iFi Hip Dac2 & GoBlu, Questyle M15, Fiio BTR7, Cayin RU-6 and RU-7). The RU-6 and RU-7 have nice DACs, but for me they had serious noise issues that were too annoying to deal with. Landed back on the Onyx. It has great sound and power, like a 789 in your pocket.
Wish someone knows differences between this & fiio k13.
Good review but camera quality is awful, like VHS 😞, really worth having a better camera mate.
See pinned comment.