@@wekkimeif7720 yea the referal didnt work but I bought the unit left from the amazon from my country haha I needed to try them to see if they're better than my fidelio X2HR
I added them to my wishlist during the review. I took a shower and got me a drink, sat down to browse my wishlist, currently unavailable 🙃 the Zeos effect is real! 😮
iirc many companies too the design and remade it, since the man apparently just made it open source it does sound good and accurate, lining with his claim
Just got these in after watching this video. Incredible for the price. Wide, smooth, detailed. And the comfort is unmatched. If you want something that's bassy, detailed and fun. These are it.
Just a tip, if you dont wanna have to use paint pens then markers to make left right marks you can use metalic sharpies. They show up on black and they look pretty nice. I swear by them
Your enthusiasm is contagious, I just got them after watching your videos and reading the comments. Seems like the audiophile world is going to see big changes soon
I've been playing bass for 42 years now and for the first time used these to practice sans amp. These headphones are absolutely incredible for practicing bass guitar. Had them for about 6 weeks now and yesterday was the first time I tried them in this capacity. That low end is solid and holds really well. All the other frequencies are there as well but that bass is solid without any weird noise. Impressive! So if there are any fellow bass players looking for an amazing set of bass practice headphones....check these out!!! I have a bunch of headphones now (yeah thanks Z...haha) and these are without a doubt the best for that application.
Tried it on, WAY MORE comfortable than any "GAMING" headphones/set i had ( low end tier at least, my first midrange is cooler master mh751) and my mh751 disappoints me in terms of build quality, the typical hinge problem and inability to change the earpads PROPERLY. and the JT1 isnt heavy on the head. I have a feeling the next surge is coming for headphones just like keyboards did.
THANK YOU ZEOS... these just arrived, connected to iFi Zen Dac (another of your recommendations), and delivering audio bliss. I'm done. This is all I need. THANK YOU ZEOS!!!!!!
That's why for years, I've always, and I mean always, trusted Z Reviews. You have NEVER reviewed stuff in relation to price. If it's a cheap headphone that's as good as $500 headphones, you'd say it. And your impressions, based on my real life testing, are spot on. A lot of them out there would say, "These are the best under xxx dollars" just to justify and massage a much more expensive purchase, even their own. No, it's just not true. No headphone on planet Earth is actually worth more than $300, all things considered - sound, build, even features like LDAC and ANC. So I'm seriously considering getting these now. Damn you, Zeos! (Thank you!)
Hi Zeos, finally got them. They've been out of stock for a while and I did shop for alternatives but I decided just to wait. The mid-range on these are remarkably clear. And they sound wide for a closed-back. The bass is not exaggerated, I feel like it's just right. The Fidelio X1S is probably mid-bassier in comparison. They definitely punch above their price and can compete with the Fidelios (their price at launch was about $300 a long time ago, I believe). Great value!
I thought you were exaggerating, but now I am amazed how comfortable they are and how good they sound. I think these may have even replaced the AKG K371 as my go-to closed-back headphones when I need to listen in public/office. These certainly don't compare to the pricier hifiman open-back planar headphones I listen to at home, but as closed-back and at this price Fiio / JadeAudio just killed the competitions!
Welp I just pre-ordered them here in Australia. Whilst I was buying stuff I though I'd just get the Fosi SKO2 while I'm at it. The 5th headphone I had now bought thanks to you Zeos
OFC Sold out!! So my bank account can rest easy until Amazon restocks 😂😂😂 I’m no audiophile but if Zeos is this excited I’m buying it! Hell I’m still maining the FiiO Q1 Mark II as my desk Amp/Dac. He was just as excited in that review!
I appreciate your enthusiasm, just be careful calling headphones too cheap; as brands will up the price. Koss have already doubled in price in the last 10 years. You can just call them good value, and keep the enthusiasm for the sound/comfort/build. Unsolicited advice sozzy! But for reference, outside the US the Koss Kph40 goes for $80+. So affordable alternatives are very welcome. I like that word, instead of cheap, affordable.
I preordered these before Z dropped this video, and I can’t tell you enough how absolutely bananas they sound. It’s unreal the price of these and the sound that comes out of them, it just doesn’t make sense. I have a Shanling H5 with them and these things f’n rip something fierce! Played at high volumes and gain up, these things shake and vibrate like subs on your ears…it’s ridiculous. An absolute must buy for anyone and everyone. Great job on these and thank you honestly Fiio for making a superb headphone at a killer price 👍🏼🙏🏼👏🏼
You just sealed the deal for me, Zeos. I was contemplating on what my first headphone will be(been doing IEMs for a while). Was watching your review of the Hifiman HE400se... And then this review came along. Just waiting for one more day to pull the trigger. Why? Because we are about to have a "9.9 Sale" (September 9) in two of our biggest on-line shopping platforms here in the Philippines. I could get at the very least, 10% off the price, if i buy it now. But beginning on the 8th at 8pm all the way to the 9th, I could possibly get as much as 16% discount. If you think $69 is cheap/affordable, well in just 1 day, it's gonna get even really affordable for us here.
i love you zeo im not even 6 minutes in and i cant stop laughing its so good 11/11 my favourite line so far is "see how I'm bending the fuck out of it?"
Just got a pair of these, they feel and sound like a better Superlux with Brainwavz pads. Very happy for the price, didn't need to bend them to sit properly, kinda wish the cable was 30% longer.
This headphone would pair very well with the sound blaster x5 (this is something you should take a look at) dac/headphone gaming amp with mic in put and a heap of app options for gaming ,recording/streaming and music/movie watching . Also includes 4.4 balanced connector a real good all-round amp/dac
Picked those up because I've been using wired Logitech G Pro X for the past year or so and I hate them. Recommended by a friend and they seem amazing especially for the price, I don't see why I'd go for a 150-200 pair when these look well built too. With a nice iFi DAC I hope it'll serve me for a few years at least.
They were on sale back im june/july for ~40$ and I havend bought those and now im kicking myself. Got them in cart and monitoring multiple times a day.
This my third listen of this review, and I still haven't bought them. I will, I promise, but your enthusiasm for these headphones is a genuine pleasure to listen to. I checked them out after published your video some time ago and eventually I will buy them. Maybe soon. Mmi noticed some slight veiling tonight listening to some classical music, but I think that is a byproduct of some marginal production. No air.
Thanks Z. I'm a musician, so obviously quality is important. However, I try and stretch the quality I get for my money. This is why I've loved your approach. The fact you're genuinely raving about $70 headphones when you have a $1k *cable* on your desk shows you aren't just fucking around. I've got some people to show this to!
The JT1 headphones are closed-back. That's why they sound 'intimate' and have some bass extension. The grills are purely for the aesthetic. I've yet to listen to them but I've heard good things about them (provided you don't play them too loudly). Is there any possibility you'll review the Oneodio Monitor 60 (closed-back) or Monitor 80 (open-back)?
Just got mine today and wooooooooow! These headphones sound incredible! I would describe the sound as the treble, airiness, and sound stage of a traditional open-back headphone but with the bass of a well tuned closed-back. Build quality is really nice, super comfy, and only $70?? This for sure going to go up in price at least to $100+ at some point, even then it's super worth it.
better than 58x Jubliee? or HE400i? Are they efficient? I need a pair of closed backs for DJ headphone. Currently using Sennheiser HD25. Need new pads, or should I just buy this?
I got them, mostly to see if they would become my new recommendation to people and... why the fuck did they not make the cups swivel. WHYYYYYY. I just want a pair of headphones that have zero caveats to tell people to buy. These are so close, let down by that alone. After I bent them like you showed, they're INSANELY comfortable. Super light without creaking or feeling cheap, or that obnoxious TWANG if you touch the headband like the meze 99's But mine were initially sibilant as FUUUUUCK. I thought it was my BTR7 just being on high gain, dropped it to low, not really any better. I was wondering if maybe I got a bum pair until I had a thought and remembered that I keep dolby atmos on my phone for my 1more evo's (which REALLY play nice with it) and turned that off. Like a switch, harshness gone. They're very clear and clean, almost to a fault, and a hair bass-light, but they're basically semi-open-back and isolate nearly as well as some of my closed backs. The cable is surprisingly nice. The pads are buttery soft and smooth - unlike the thieaudio ghosts, which I adore, but are a little hard to drive and the included pads were flat out unacceptable and required a brainwavz swap to fit a human head properly and get that meze-like sound. The pads are super easily swappable on these too, the pads mount to a little frame that just untwist-clicks free and can be easily replaced with any quite large pad (brainwavz XL's are a hair too tight) Man though, that price forgives it all. "buy 'em and bend them like this before you use them and don't forget to turn off dolby atmos if you have it on your phone" is a very reasonable trade for $70 with a usable included microphone and nice length cable for home use. I still definitely prefer the thieaudio ghosts with better pads, but they're a lot harder to drive and even with good pads, a lot less comfortable.
Funny, that was my exact problem with the Ghosts, they don't f'n swivel and end up hurting. I was honestly thinking of using them over my HD600 for some things untill they started hurting.
@TheLeftistOwl they are very much not bassy. They're hardly any more bass-forward than my grado sr125e's. Its not bad at all, but a fairly lean/neutral tuning. If you want to try properly warm/bassy, the thieaudio ghosts are much meatier down low. And theyre practically anemic against meze 99's or even some koss kph40i's. Its mot a knock against them. I LOVE these new fiio cans apart from the lack of swivel making them an obnoxiously hard to recommend set for newbies who just want sonething that works. They sound amazing. Just not bassy. Again, just
I still prefer the SHP9500. That said I think most people will prefer these. I just love the comfort of the SHP9500s so much and generally prefer open back headphones. That all said these are easily worth 70 dollars and I'll be keeping them. Since they're (mostly) closed they might make decent long flight headphones that I wouldn't be upset if went missing.
@@ZReviews oh they were gone-zo just a few hours later, lol. Also I got mine! And DAMN they are FUN!!! What a world where we can get headphones like these for cheap.
Been using these for a week now. Coming from the DT990 Pro for 2 years, and HD58X jubilee for 3 years for music/gaming and although very different from the 58X these are a solid set of cans for both!
They're finally back in sale around here. Ordered a pair, should be around in a day or two. They upped the price but not by too much. Those who bought the first series hit the jackpot.
@@unearthlygoose They've been great. I've been using them for a while now, making them my daily runners after HyperX Cloud and they beat them in every single way. Much sturdier built, better quality materials and they sound amazing; definitely richer and more balanced. Plus, the detachable cables and really good (albeit a bit oversensitive) microphone are cherry on the top. No issues so far. My only concern is that the headstrap's eco-leather feels rather delicate and might not stand the test of time - most of that usually detoriates completely after 3-4 years... but we'll see. The bag might be silly but it's great to store headphones after daily use to prevent them from gathering dust and minimize exposure. In overall, I expect these to be much longer lasting if taken care of.
My SHP9500s are my daily use headphones, love them to death, sad they're no longer in production, so I'm very glad to see a worthy successor for those on a budget!
replace them, I regretted buying the shp9500's, gave them away, too much treble, no low end compared to other headphones, soundstage was horrible,.you can do so much better, thank god they're no longer in production.
@@privateuser7726 I found some replacement velour pads that came with 3D printed adaptors preinstalled on AliExpress so they clip on like stock pads. They cost me like 20$ CAD and fixed a lot of the lack of bass and the agressive treble. They are by no means a bass monster but it upped the bass a good amount compared to stock pads and reduced the treble harshness. They are also more comfortable to wear. I use them for work with a VModa boomstick mic and I have no problem wearing them for 6+ hours a day. They may not be your cup of tea, but they are certainly not what I would consider bad for the price.
I got my SHP's like 8 months ago from a warehouse stock purge. I daily drive them with the Fiio BTR5. Gotta say I love them. I always had headaches when using closed backs for a long time and felt the bass was too intrusive for me (Used the M40x 's before) But man the Shp's were perfect for me. The soundstage is amazing imo I have legit turned around to see if somebody knocked on my door but it turns out it was the audio. I use em for games and music mainly. Directionality is really good and they sound really natural to me. Got em for like 55 or 65 bucks.
so when I started watching this video (an hour after it hit TH-cam) these were available on amazon. 15 minutes later when I got off the phone and went to buy them....amazon is out of stock. sad
I currently have focal clear mgs and the focal arche dac/amp that I actually love the sound of but looking for a recommend for a valve based dac/amp just for a change for that different sweet valve sound
@@in-earfetish lol just because I use that OG Ananda version the most all around for everything, just works for me that one. Wanted to know some differences just as was planning to pick up these when in stock again as they sell out quick. Well I also wanted your recommendation on some good IEMs to use all around, especially for fps gaming.
I previously bought the Takstar Pro 82 as, on a budget, everyone recommending them in the price range. They're still perfect condition. Seen these Fiio headphones, bundled with a 4.4mm balanced cable, for 399rmb in China ($55usd) Would you say that the Fiio JT1 is better than the Pro 82, enough to buy them and gift my Takstar headphones to someone who will appreciate them and send them on their journey?
I've been daily driving the SHP9500 for 4 years now since I watched your video recommending it. Nothing beats it. Sound, soundstage, and COMFORT. I will buy this Fiio. I trust you.
Shit shit shit, I've already ordered a set of headphones and two IEMs this month. Now I'm going on Amazon to order these. WTF is wrong with us? Being an audiophile is a disease.
just got these, the sound is very nice.. but the fact they include 'gaming' in the naming is a joke; the cord is way way too short for anyone with more then a lap top and to top that off the jack is frikin TRRS and no computer has ever used TRRS, TRS only. so now you have to buy an adaptor for the mic/audio split, and an extension.. considering every adaptor connection creates some loss, any advantage of buying these for gaming is moot. I have returned them and bought something that is actually built for a computer system.
Only have had these for a few days and I really am liking them. Break in not close. That being said I can already tell that your review was spot on. Definitely like being in the first few rows of a show. Nice addition to have for little money. That bass i had to dial back a few db for my liking, but after that it is really nice! Little creaky here and there occasionally but not nearly as much as the SHP500. I was expecting it to be narrower in soundstage but am pleasantly surprised and think it seems just right for me. Some headphones like the Fidelio X3 I feel are a bit to wide and I seem to lose that centre sweet spot often. Not with these.
@@Dirtybudus Perhaps. But the question is moot. Just got the Sennheiser HD560s for $150 on Amazon. I know it's a bit more, but just keep saving while you can't get the Fiios.
I just received mine and even though they are great for the price, they are too bass heavy for my liking. What are other comfortable and good sounding budget closed back headphones?
just ordered these, thanks for your beautiful input zeos (and waifu bg's n mousemat) long time HD6XX user what do you think of these compared to the HD600/650/6XX family? i got annoyed at how difficult it was to find quality cables for the senheisers and they had some age. really excited for these headphones and i would love to hear your opinion on this comparison! :D
For 75 bucks, my shp9500s STILL give me a chubby for music or games with a v moda 2 years later lol. Best advice of yours that I've ever taken. Getting these too.
Well everything that plays music digitally has a DAC and AMP of some sort. They just aren't expensive. So you can benefit from a TINY upgrade into just a separate DAC/AMP. Like the Schiit Stuff or ifi or JDS Labs Atom.
Interesting. I have 2 extra SHP9500s in my closet in case I need a quick gift for a fellow nerd. If I run out good to know there is a good replacement for the SHiPs
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Do they need equalization to fix anything?
Not available - useless link! 😂
And I’m already a Patreon patron so I must have just missed it cuz I’m busy and stuff
Currently Unavailable with no date on when there will be more in stock on Amazon
@@wekkimeif7720 yea the referal didnt work but I bought the unit left from the amazon from my country haha I needed to try them to see if they're better than my fidelio X2HR
Just got the LAST pair in stock for the equivalent of USD$63.
The zeos effect happened... Sold out on Amazon 😅 I'll pick a set up when they get back in
I added them to my wishlist during the review. I took a shower and got me a drink, sat down to browse my wishlist, currently unavailable 🙃 the Zeos effect is real! 😮
Just got the LAST pair in stock for the equivalent of USD$63.
@@FilipinaVegana You lucky duck!
is it lul, idk if jds ones has exact same quality
iirc many companies too the design and remade it, since the man apparently just made it open source
it does sound good and accurate, lining with his claim
BABEEEEE I GOTTA BUY HEADPHONES AGAINN ZEOS JUST UPLOADED
Who are you kidding she left you already because of you buying all those headphones...... Just accept it eddy
She'll be delighted by the price this time
@@SqueakingSquid go get her tiger
@@SqueakingSquid exactly, she supported it too. too bad I live in europe and I can't find them in stock. The zeos curse!
😂😂😂
Sold out in less than 2 hours. Behold the Z effect
That and they're cheap so
I do feel that pretty much all full sized headphones need to use 3.5mm connectors at the cups. Just make it easy to swap cables please.
PLEASE
Just got these in after watching this video. Incredible for the price. Wide, smooth, detailed. And the comfort is unmatched. If you want something that's bassy, detailed and fun. These are it.
Welcome Patron. Thank you for watching this review early and reaping the rewards!
How would you compare these to the HD58X?
@@TyFree1993Same question!
What about the deep in 200hz frequency response? Is it audible?
@@TyFree1993 haven't heard them so I can't say
yuhuuu.. SHP 9500 user here... great to see a cameo in this recent vid. Thanks Z!
"What hap-how'd he die?!...Nipples! Rock hard. Killed him!" - Zeos, 2024
😂😂
i can always tell when i’m halfway thru a zeos video.
I believe this one is a closed back, the grill at the back is just a design.
Forgot the Mousepad Link.. amzn.to/3jbUrRT
AH SHEET This gone too now. I keep doing this.
Just a tip, if you dont wanna have to use paint pens then markers to make left right marks you can use metalic sharpies. They show up on black and they look pretty nice. I swear by them
Got the Philips Fidelio x3 for £75. New with 2 cables
@@nicholaslawley4252 aaand theeeennn
Your enthusiasm is contagious, I just got them after watching your videos and reading the comments. Seems like the audiophile world is going to see big changes soon
@SilverJoystix Maybe hes in a different district?
very much available in New Zealand! @SilverJoystix
Just ordered them from Amazon Italy, if it helps in any way
@@ZReviews theyve been going in and out of stock every day i got mine
I've been playing bass for 42 years now and for the first time used these to practice sans amp. These headphones are absolutely incredible for practicing bass guitar. Had them for about 6 weeks now and yesterday was the first time I tried them in this capacity. That low end is solid and holds really well. All the other frequencies are there as well but that bass is solid without any weird noise. Impressive! So if there are any fellow bass players looking for an amazing set of bass practice headphones....check these out!!! I have a bunch of headphones now (yeah thanks Z...haha) and these are without a doubt the best for that application.
7:45 - they are closed back. The grills are only for show, there's a thick piece of card sealing them from within.
How good is the isolation?
@@rahulmenon4357 Incrementally more isolating than DT770, hopefully that tells you something.
They are actually still considered a Semi-open. Behind the grill is a thick piece of foam.
@ZReviews that 'foam' is actually card, and is completely non porous.
It's functionally closed back.
ok bro@@iridescentgherkin
Tried it on, WAY MORE comfortable than any "GAMING" headphones/set i had ( low end tier at least, my first midrange is cooler master mh751) and my mh751 disappoints me in terms of build quality, the typical hinge problem and inability to change the earpads PROPERLY. and the JT1 isnt heavy on the head. I have a feeling the next surge is coming for headphones just like keyboards did.
THANK YOU ZEOS... these just arrived, connected to iFi Zen Dac (another of your recommendations), and delivering audio bliss. I'm done. This is all I need. THANK YOU ZEOS!!!!!!
OOOOO....tempting....i own and love the Ghost. i LOVE a great cost-vs-value and this feels like the sweet spot!!! thanks Z!!!!!
i agree that many people will find that level is good enough
That's why for years, I've always, and I mean always, trusted Z Reviews. You have NEVER reviewed stuff in relation to price. If it's a cheap headphone that's as good as $500 headphones, you'd say it. And your impressions, based on my real life testing, are spot on.
A lot of them out there would say, "These are the best under xxx dollars" just to justify and massage a much more expensive purchase, even their own. No, it's just not true. No headphone on planet Earth is actually worth more than $300, all things considered - sound, build, even features like LDAC and ANC.
So I'm seriously considering getting these now. Damn you, Zeos! (Thank you!)
Meze 109 Pro
@@жабислав Do you have those? worth it??
Hi Zeos, finally got them. They've been out of stock for a while and I did shop for alternatives but I decided just to wait.
The mid-range on these are remarkably clear. And they sound wide for a closed-back. The bass is not exaggerated, I feel like it's just right. The Fidelio X1S is probably mid-bassier in comparison.
They definitely punch above their price and can compete with the Fidelios (their price at launch was about $300 a long time ago, I believe). Great value!
@user-sf9jk6yr6e are the 109s neutral? Bass heavy? What's special about their sound
This is the reason I'm subscribed - cheap awesome stuff. Thank you!
Picked these up based on your comment in the Black Hole review. "The new SHP9500s" is all I need to hear.
The new ones are the Philips SHP9600
I thought you were exaggerating, but now I am amazed how comfortable they are and how good they sound.
I think these may have even replaced the AKG K371 as my go-to closed-back headphones when I need to listen in public/office.
These certainly don't compare to the pricier hifiman open-back planar headphones I listen to at home, but as closed-back and at this price Fiio / JadeAudio just killed the competitions!
Finally, another Zeos origin review. Price to performance was the start of this channel and most people's audiophile career
Welp I just pre-ordered them here in Australia. Whilst I was buying stuff I though I'd just get the Fosi SKO2 while I'm at it. The 5th headphone I had now bought thanks to you Zeos
OFC Sold out!! So my bank account can rest easy until Amazon restocks 😂😂😂 I’m no audiophile but if Zeos is this excited I’m buying it! Hell I’m still maining the
FiiO Q1 Mark II as my desk Amp/Dac. He was just as excited in that review!
Is there a story behind the Sailor Moon mouse
pad?
Series/episodes?
I appreciate your enthusiasm, just be careful calling headphones too cheap; as brands will up the price.
Koss have already doubled in price in the last 10 years.
You can just call them good value, and keep the enthusiasm for the sound/comfort/build.
Unsolicited advice sozzy!
But for reference, outside the US the Koss Kph40 goes for $80+.
So affordable alternatives are very welcome. I like that word, instead of cheap, affordable.
I have the JT1 because of Zeos. Now I can't wait for Zeus to discover the FiiO FT1's!
Is there a big jump? Ive got the JT1 and wondering if it's worth the upgrade
I preordered these before Z dropped this video, and I can’t tell you enough how absolutely bananas they sound. It’s unreal the price of these and the sound that comes out of them, it just doesn’t make sense. I have a Shanling H5 with them and these things f’n rip something fierce! Played at high volumes and gain up, these things shake and vibrate like subs on your ears…it’s ridiculous. An absolute must buy for anyone and everyone. Great job on these and thank you honestly Fiio for making a superb headphone at a killer price 👍🏼🙏🏼👏🏼
How is the jt1 compared to Fidelio X2hr? More specifically how is the soundstage on both?
You just sealed the deal for me, Zeos. I was contemplating on what my first headphone will be(been doing IEMs for a while). Was watching your review of the Hifiman HE400se...
And then this review came along.
Just waiting for one more day to pull the trigger.
Why?
Because we are about to have a "9.9 Sale" (September 9) in two of our biggest on-line shopping platforms here in the Philippines. I could get at the very least, 10% off the price, if i buy it now. But beginning on the 8th at 8pm all the way to the 9th, I could possibly get as much as 16% discount.
If you think $69 is cheap/affordable, well in just 1 day, it's gonna get even really affordable for us here.
i love you zeo im not even 6 minutes in and i cant stop laughing its so good 11/11
my favourite line so far is "see how I'm bending the fuck out of it?"
Just got a pair of these, they feel and sound like a better Superlux with Brainwavz pads. Very happy for the price, didn't need to bend them to sit properly, kinda wish the cable was 30% longer.
This headphone would pair very well with the sound blaster x5 (this is something you should take a look at) dac/headphone gaming amp with mic in put and a heap of app options for gaming ,recording/streaming and music/movie watching . Also includes 4.4 balanced connector a real good all-round amp/dac
Now i have to decide between these or shp9600
Picked those up because I've been using wired Logitech G Pro X for the past year or so and I hate them.
Recommended by a friend and they seem amazing especially for the price, I don't see why I'd go for a 150-200 pair when these look well built too.
With a nice iFi DAC I hope it'll serve me for a few years at least.
bro goes from a fuck you fiio to a thank you fiio in less than 10 minutes i love it
These songs great just out of the box but after the burn in. The bass response was better and the transition got butter smooth. Really a great buy
I'm quite surprised on how big the sound stage is. I think if the sound stage was any bigger it would take away from the fun sound experience.
They were on sale back im june/july for ~40$ and I havend bought those and now im kicking myself. Got them in cart and monitoring multiple times a day.
This my third listen of this review, and I still haven't bought them. I will, I promise, but your enthusiasm for these headphones is a genuine pleasure to listen to. I checked them out after published your video some time ago and eventually I will buy them. Maybe soon. Mmi noticed some slight veiling tonight listening to some classical music, but I think that is a byproduct of some marginal production. No air.
Thanks Z. I'm a musician, so obviously quality is important. However, I try and stretch the quality I get for my money.
This is why I've loved your approach. The fact you're genuinely raving about $70 headphones when you have a $1k *cable* on your desk shows you aren't just fucking around.
I've got some people to show this to!
Listening to this video again on my JT1 after doing some sound testing and out of the box they sound shockingly good for $70
Found em for 59 friggin € here in Europe. Just ordered.
What site?
that vertical monitor looks cool, dont know what id need it for but i kinda want it
Great for lists
Great for T*ts
@@ZReviewsdid you say kats?
I already bought 2 other headphones this week... Damn you! ROFL!!
Which ones?
The JT1 headphones are closed-back. That's why they sound 'intimate' and have some bass extension. The grills are purely for the aesthetic. I've yet to listen to them but I've heard good things about them (provided you don't play them too loudly). Is there any possibility you'll review the Oneodio Monitor 60 (closed-back) or Monitor 80 (open-back)?
Amazon has this back in stock with estimated delivery of April 20 - May 1.
They are bouncing in and out
Just got mine today and wooooooooow! These headphones sound incredible! I would describe the sound as the treble, airiness, and sound stage of a traditional open-back headphone but with the bass of a well tuned closed-back. Build quality is really nice, super comfy, and only $70?? This for sure going to go up in price at least to $100+ at some point, even then it's super worth it.
Is the Fiio JT1 a noticeable step up in listening experience compared to the Koss Kph30i with large Grado pads? TIA!
Very ZEOS!! Old school. Love it.
better than 58x Jubliee? or HE400i? Are they efficient? I need a pair of closed backs for DJ headphone. Currently using Sennheiser HD25. Need new pads, or should I just buy this?
All of those are better. EQ the HD25 and they're really nice.
Headphones went OOS right when i tried to add to cart. rip
I feel like this could be the title of every Zeos review 🤣
I can try that out.
I got them, mostly to see if they would become my new recommendation to people and... why the fuck did they not make the cups swivel. WHYYYYYY. I just want a pair of headphones that have zero caveats to tell people to buy. These are so close, let down by that alone. After I bent them like you showed, they're INSANELY comfortable. Super light without creaking or feeling cheap, or that obnoxious TWANG if you touch the headband like the meze 99's
But mine were initially sibilant as FUUUUUCK. I thought it was my BTR7 just being on high gain, dropped it to low, not really any better.
I was wondering if maybe I got a bum pair until I had a thought and remembered that I keep dolby atmos on my phone for my 1more evo's (which REALLY play nice with it) and turned that off. Like a switch, harshness gone.
They're very clear and clean, almost to a fault, and a hair bass-light, but they're basically semi-open-back and isolate nearly as well as some of my closed backs. The cable is surprisingly nice. The pads are buttery soft and smooth - unlike the thieaudio ghosts, which I adore, but are a little hard to drive and the included pads were flat out unacceptable and required a brainwavz swap to fit a human head properly and get that meze-like sound.
The pads are super easily swappable on these too, the pads mount to a little frame that just untwist-clicks free and can be easily replaced with any quite large pad (brainwavz XL's are a hair too tight)
Man though, that price forgives it all. "buy 'em and bend them like this before you use them and don't forget to turn off dolby atmos if you have it on your phone" is a very reasonable trade for $70 with a usable included microphone and nice length cable for home use.
I still definitely prefer the thieaudio ghosts with better pads, but they're a lot harder to drive and even with good pads, a lot less comfortable.
BEND IT UNTIL IT WORKS
Bass light??? These things are very bassy. Must be a difference in how we perceive sound but damn
What pads may I ask?
Funny, that was my exact problem with the Ghosts, they don't f'n swivel and end up hurting. I was honestly thinking of using them over my HD600 for some things untill they started hurting.
@TheLeftistOwl they are very much not bassy. They're hardly any more bass-forward than my grado sr125e's. Its not bad at all, but a fairly lean/neutral tuning. If you want to try properly warm/bassy, the thieaudio ghosts are much meatier down low. And theyre practically anemic against meze 99's or even some koss kph40i's.
Its mot a knock against them. I LOVE these new fiio cans apart from the lack of swivel making them an obnoxiously hard to recommend set for newbies who just want sonething that works. They sound amazing. Just not bassy.
Again, just
I still prefer the SHP9500. That said I think most people will prefer these. I just love the comfort of the SHP9500s so much and generally prefer open back headphones. That all said these are easily worth 70 dollars and I'll be keeping them. Since they're (mostly) closed they might make decent long flight headphones that I wouldn't be upset if went missing.
Bought a set to try, bought 2 more... Just for me. By the way I still have shp9500's as well. 😁
Bought em. Looking forward. Not sold out yet on German Amazon!
Lucky Germans for once
@@ZReviews oh they were gone-zo just a few hours later, lol. Also I got mine! And DAMN they are FUN!!! What a world where we can get headphones like these for cheap.
Been using these for a week now. Coming from the DT990 Pro for 2 years, and HD58X jubilee for 3 years for music/gaming and although very different from the 58X these are a solid set of cans for both!
Would you say you prefer these over those? Mainly gaming
I just ordered the FiiO FT1 which is suppose to be the next budget KING.
is there a specific cable that you suggest to upgrade this one?
They're finally back in sale around here. Ordered a pair, should be around in a day or two. They upped the price but not by too much. Those who bought the first series hit the jackpot.
how do you feel about them?
@@unearthlygoose They've been great. I've been using them for a while now, making them my daily runners after HyperX Cloud and they beat them in every single way. Much sturdier built, better quality materials and they sound amazing; definitely richer and more balanced. Plus, the detachable cables and really good (albeit a bit oversensitive) microphone are cherry on the top. No issues so far. My only concern is that the headstrap's eco-leather feels rather delicate and might not stand the test of time - most of that usually detoriates completely after 3-4 years... but we'll see. The bag might be silly but it's great to store headphones after daily use to prevent them from gathering dust and minimize exposure. In overall, I expect these to be much longer lasting if taken care of.
@@HiddenRefuge thank you so much for sharing your experience!!
@@unearthlygoose If you're planning to get them, I'd say go for it. For this kind of price, they're definitely worth it.
Still got my Phillips due to Z, got them right next to me. Love you mate, thanks!
Anddddd.. they are gone on Amazon. Well played.
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this ones or second hand 50$ fidelios x2, i can't decide, i mainly want it for movies, some music, and rarely gaming
cant find cheap replacement cable for this jt1 except moondrop line v which 50$
Could you do a detailed video comparing OneOdio Pro 50 vs FiiO JT1 ? I feel both are cut-throat competition, but which is better ?
My SHP9500s are my daily use headphones, love them to death, sad they're no longer in production, so I'm very glad to see a worthy successor for those on a budget!
replace them, I regretted buying the shp9500's, gave them away, too much treble, no low end compared to other headphones, soundstage was horrible,.you can do so much better, thank god they're no longer in production.
Duality of man
@@privateuser7726 I found some replacement velour pads that came with 3D printed adaptors preinstalled on AliExpress so they clip on like stock pads. They cost me like 20$ CAD and fixed a lot of the lack of bass and the agressive treble. They are by no means a bass monster but it upped the bass a good amount compared to stock pads and reduced the treble harshness. They are also more comfortable to wear. I use them for work with a VModa boomstick mic and I have no problem wearing them for 6+ hours a day. They may not be your cup of tea, but they are certainly not what I would consider bad for the price.
@SilverJoystix I have a Modhouse Audio modded closed back pair w Alpha pads that look goofy but sound great .
I got my SHP's like 8 months ago from a warehouse stock purge.
I daily drive them with the Fiio BTR5.
Gotta say I love them.
I always had headaches when using closed backs for a long time and felt the bass was too intrusive for me (Used the M40x 's before)
But man the Shp's were perfect for me.
The soundstage is amazing imo I have legit turned around to see if somebody knocked on my door but it turns out it was the audio.
I use em for games and music mainly.
Directionality is really good and they sound really natural to me.
Got em for like 55 or 65 bucks.
Sony MDR7506 is often less than $90 and I find that the comfort and sound quality is worth the $20 upgrade from the Phillips....
so when I started watching this video (an hour after it hit TH-cam) these were available on amazon. 15 minutes later when I got off the phone and went to buy them....amazon is out of stock. sad
I will make sure to let everyone know on twitter when they are back in stock. twitter.com/Zeospantera
This or akg k361. For rock metal 90% plz respond xd
I currently have focal clear mgs and the focal arche dac/amp that I actually love the sound of but looking for a recommend for a valve based dac/amp just for a change for that different sweet valve sound
hey Zeos, can you share thoughts on how is it compared to Ananda 2021 version?
Wait compare this to the Ananda? That is.. odd
@@in-earfetish lol just because I use that OG Ananda version the most all around for everything, just works for me that one. Wanted to know some differences just as was planning to pick up these when in stock again as they sell out quick.
Well I also wanted your recommendation on some good IEMs to use all around, especially for fps gaming.
Do you think these can be used to produce music?
Hey all, what is Z using to convert the banana plugs from the LA90 to 4-pin XLR?
th-cam.com/video/mcLlhQYOrVo/w-d-xo.html I built it
Might just have a replacement for my aging Takstar/Cooler Master MH752's! Might have to pair it with an Antlion Mod Mic, though.
I previously bought the Takstar Pro 82 as, on a budget, everyone recommending them in the price range. They're still perfect condition.
Seen these Fiio headphones, bundled with a 4.4mm balanced cable, for 399rmb in China ($55usd)
Would you say that the Fiio JT1 is better than the Pro 82, enough to buy them and gift my Takstar headphones to someone who will appreciate them and send them on their journey?
I bought my SHP9500s 5 months ago, I'd be angry but they are more than good enough, they were not money wasted. But now I'm lusting after these.
i HAVE THE jT1'S and have been very satisfied with but my Cable developed a short does anyone know of a compatible cable for them?
I've been daily driving the SHP9500 for 4 years now since I watched your video recommending it. Nothing beats it. Sound, soundstage, and COMFORT.
I will buy this Fiio. I trust you.
soundstage? SHP9500 has none.
@@gigihanmandarin You don't even understand what soundstage really is. 🤣
Im a simple man, I hear Zeos tell me to buy a pair of headphones, I buy the headphones.
Commentors. I already own K7XX's as my current go to. I also got Razer Barracuda X's as a gift. Should I pick these up? I don't have a DAC/AMP
Unavailable in amazon😢
When in stock I will post on Twitter. twitter.com/Zeospantera
Shit shit shit, I've already ordered a set of headphones and two IEMs this month. Now I'm going on Amazon to order these. WTF is wrong with us? Being an audiophile is a disease.
Oh God Sailor Moon deskpad and Rem (?) in a bathing suite background. God that's a lifestyle choice that ends on a watchlist.
These, MoonDrop Jokers or Sivga SV021 though?
just got these, the sound is very nice.. but the fact they include 'gaming' in the naming is a joke; the cord is way way too short for anyone with more then a lap top and to top that off the jack is frikin TRRS and no computer has ever used TRRS, TRS only. so now you have to buy an adaptor for the mic/audio split, and an extension.. considering every adaptor connection creates some loss, any advantage of buying these for gaming is moot. I have returned them and bought something that is actually built for a computer system.
I already have 3 SHP9500's, only reasonable upgrade for 'airiness' is HD800s (somebody tell me if i'm wrong), might try these also
Only have had these for a few days and I really am liking them. Break in not close. That being said I can already tell that your review was spot on. Definitely like being in the first few rows of a show. Nice addition to have for little money. That bass i had to dial back a few db for my liking, but after that it is really nice! Little creaky here and there occasionally but not nearly as much as the SHP500. I was expecting it to be narrower in soundstage but am pleasantly surprised and think it seems just right for me. Some headphones like the Fidelio X3 I feel are a bit to wide and I seem to lose that centre sweet spot often. Not with these.
Are they objectively better than the AKG K361? I need a new pair of of closed-backs and I can't make up my mind! 😭Please, help ASAP! 😁
I still like the tuning of my AKG K371 better (slightly), but these are MUCH more comfortable to wear.
@@J31495 Thanks!
does this need other cables, or are they totaly fine? Or any recommend cable for around 10-20 bucks?
I was eyeballing the Emotiva GR1, but it seems they are gone forever (and $200). How do these stack up to the Emotiva's?
Way more pleasurable. GR1 was a solid unit. Bit more treble focused.
Can't find the Fiio JT1. Hifiman 400se (open box) are $89 or $109 (new) on sale on their site right now though.
He400se comfort won’t stand a chance against these though, sound wise… Well, HMs are planar and sound completely different.
@@Dirtybudus Perhaps. But the question is moot. Just got the Sennheiser HD560s for $150 on Amazon. I know it's a bit more, but just keep saving while you can't get the Fiios.
I just received mine and even though they are great for the price, they are too bass heavy for my liking. What are other comfortable and good sounding budget closed back headphones?
just ordered these, thanks for your beautiful input zeos (and waifu bg's n mousemat) long time HD6XX user what do you think of these compared to the HD600/650/6XX family? i got annoyed at how difficult it was to find quality cables for the senheisers and they had some age. really excited for these headphones and i would love to hear your opinion on this comparison! :D
I'd like to know this too. Current ly using hd6xx and looking for change. On a budget.
For 75 bucks, my shp9500s STILL give me a chubby for music or games with a v moda 2 years later lol. Best advice of yours that I've ever taken. Getting these too.
Im new into audio but for what I understand you only need DAC for expansive headphones. Do I need a DAC for this one?
Well everything that plays music digitally has a DAC and AMP of some sort. They just aren't expensive. So you can benefit from a TINY upgrade into just a separate DAC/AMP. Like the Schiit Stuff or ifi or JDS Labs Atom.
@@ZReviewsthanks z. There was a bloke selling his fiio k3 near me for 60usd and I got it. I’m in love with it. Cheers
These or the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
Ordered these blind on release... never been happier with my intrusive decisions.
How would you say these do against the HD560S? These things are intriguing
Interesting. I have 2 extra SHP9500s in my closet in case I need a quick gift for a fellow nerd. If I run out good to know there is a good replacement for the SHiPs