Update! I swapped the keyboard PCB to the one from the Wooting 60HE. Video here: th-cam.com/video/glQNEbh79xg/w-d-xo.html Also few questions on monitor - currently using the Acer Nitro 390Hz for competitive stuff, but probably switching to 1440p/270Hz when new GPUs come out!
I still cannot get over the fact that in addition to your high quality production and hardware knowledge, you are also apparently a gaming god. Holy shit.
Not too hard to improve to his level once you eliminate input lag and play at high enough frames, and I'm not saying he's not legit -- quite on the contrary -- but there is a reason no professional player runs a 60hz display and otherwise subpar hardware. Low input lag removes the handicap and lets your potential shine through.
@@MrJohannson Actually, it is hard to get to his level...and I very much doubt you're anywhere close to his level. I know I'm not and I have had a low input lag setup like his for a couple of years. He's just built different.
@@MrJohannson That's BS lol. Vast majority of players got good on cheap-ass hardware while still living with their parents or going to college. Pretty sure that's true of this guy as well. The fancy low latency stuff came after because you start to notice the lag as your reaction time gets faster.
Or maybe he is just making videos of the times he wins a fight and doesn't show any of his loses ,correct me if I am wrong or you see him streaming and being consistent with his gameplay
@@DuBstep115 Well why would you need to go to the fridge wearing headphones anyways. If you are listening to music or something then just use airpods instead.
Since you're still into 60% keyboards, I would suggest picking up a Wooting 60HE and just transplanting it into your Tofu case and use the blank keycaps. It'll still look like your custom but will be higher performing for gaming.
@@sushimshah2896 It's analog, using Hall Effect switches (which can technically be considered mechanical, but are different enough to warrant their own category).
the fact that the Zaunkoenig even exists makes me very happy. The mouse market has become far too oversaturated with giant companies trying to out-safeshape eachother with little to no innovation outside of weight reduction and sensor speed. the fact these two german dudes managed to top the charts on BOTH of those while also innovating in shape and ergonomics is incredible and honestly gives me some German pride.
I got IE 300 just because of your videos and this is the best part of my setup, absolutely loving these IEMs. Super light, no discomfort at all and the greatest part is that i dont have a huge headset on my head (especially makes sense when its summer) and i also get better mic quality with separate mic.
Hey, can you tell me how is it performing in game ? I know that Fresh Reviews is not satisfied at all with IE300 playing tac shooters like Valorant and else so I was just wondering what about you
@@WhyveR Im doing just fine tbh, csgo is pretty good and new wz is very loud after they updated steps volume (cant tell about val cause i dont play it). I would say 8.5\10 for ingame sounds.
So Ali I actually just bought the £49 KZ ZS10 Pro IEMs based on your video on them! They sound amazing but I do get a static hiss when using them in my Evo 4 actually. Reading about IEMs tells me it's because they're sensitive enough to pick up the smallest electronic signal from the EVO 4. This is probably your issue with the Elgato amp you tried. I have fixed the static issue by buying the iFi iEMatch+ dongle which reduces the electronic signal passing to the IEMs. They still sound great! Also, I use the Shure MV7, the SM7Bs younger brother, and added a Klark Teknik Mic Booster to get the extra gain via XLR. MUCH cheaper than the Dynamite.
Pretty sure this one post just saved me hundreds of dollars trying to fix the white noise in my ZS10 Pros, and low gain on my Rode Procaster. Thanks heaps
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You should definitely try Wooting 60he :) You can mod it with tofu60 case too if you like... It is officially the fastest yet! 0.1mm actuation point and with the Tachyon mode you get less than 1ms latency. I would be really happy to see you test it :)
@@optimumtech It also has a mode can’t remember the name where you don’t need to completely let off the switch to reset it. Even if your actuation is set at 0.1mm. Once the keyboard notices you rising on the switch you can instantly press down again to activate it.
I like that you are content with what you have and the setup is very minimal. You have the means to upgrade peripherals, the means to buy the flashiest and most expensive products, yet you choose to stick with the basics and whatevers the most comfortable to you.
I decided to get the IE 300s after watching this video and your IEMs for Gaming video and they’re amazing. I bought them on sale for 200$ on amazon and I’m so glad I did. Thanks for amazing reviews, they never miss.
Hey, can you tell me how is it performing in game ? I know that Fresh Reviews is not satisfied at all with IE300 playing tac shooters like Valorant and else so I was just wondering what about you
I like that you acknowledge people maybe being irked by certain pieces of gear but then reminding everyone that this is your setup and that it's more than satisfactory.
If you are patient enough, wait on the m3k (comes out late 2023). I’m in the discord and they said the cable will be improved significantly because the cable on the m2k is pretty bad and people definitely feel the drag. They claim the m3k’s cable will be as good as a wireless mouse (feels like there’s no cable) and even though they do plan on making a wireless version at some point when it’s possible, they say it would be kinda pointless because of how good the cable will be. I’m taking their claims with caution but even if it’s not as good as they claim to be, any upgrades from the m2k cable would be worth it imo.
@@HeyNavi Hey, Thanks for letting me know, I might have to join the discord! Also I guess if they make it wireless it will add to the weight too, and that's the whole reason I am getting it to be honest, unless they could make it only add a few grams but just have to wait and see. Thanks again!
@@Inconsistense no problem and yeah the battery weight is an issue they’re holding off until they can stuff it with batteries that hardly add any weight. So when (if) the wireless version does come out, I wouldn’t worry about the weight because their philosophy is to keep their mouses as light as possible and I’m sure they wouldn’t use batteries that contradict their philosophy.
For IEM cables, I've always had trouble with MMCX cables and connectors in general, audio cutting out, outright dying, etc. I moved to 2 pin IEMs a few years ago and they are lasting me a lot longer.
@@crossbolt27salt88 Do it, it's a great experience. There are a lot of good sounding IEMs out there and the sound isolation you get with them is awesome. Also, you feel so much more "lightweight" when at your desk without big and bulky headphones on you all the time. I made the switch to IEMs with the Moondrop KXXX and I don't know that I'll ever see the real need to go back to headphones. It's also nice to have something that I can easily use for both personal stuff and work and it looks good for both settings.
@@CosmicApe I know. I sometimes use my airpod pros for gaming because they are wireless and feel great, and I know that iems will take it to the next level
I've been using IEMs for gaming for a couple years now, a lot of people think I'm crazy, but they are far superior in comfort to a normal headset. Once you try them there is no going back.
I also got ie300, picked em up after your vid btw, also very happy with them. Though I had one issue with them, after a couple months audio just disappeared from one ear. But in just a week I got a replace unit from sennheiser. So, if anything like that happens, be sure to contact their support)
I had the same problem iam in love with the iems but i had the same Problem 2 Times ...But luckily ordered through Amazon and it was always taken back. Am afraid to order them again to have the same problem again after a few days / weeks
What's amazing to me is that you have favourite piece of gear that you stick with for so long, since you must have sooo many upgrade options available to you at reduced costs or at least claimable as tax deductions!
For the Wave XLR and IEMs, the Elgato software actually has a low impedance mode now for lower impedance ear/headphones. Could give that a try, otherwise a ground loop isolator should do the trick as well in getting your IEMs to work.
You're reviews have seriously been an amazing journey for me since I think we share a lot of things when it comes to fps gaming, I also went custom mechanical keyboard but in a budget and I don't care about flexiness and such so I just got glorious gmmk pro and used the same switches you use, (lubed them myself) and it's been a game changer, like other things from yout channel. Thank you very much.
From what ive heard online and from friends is that if you clean your mousepad regularly as soon as you notice the bad spots, it actually works fine with the superglides again.
Audient Evo 4 output impedance is measured around 22ohms, which does well with headphones over 150ohms, the IE300 is 16ohms and therefore changes the frequency response when connected to the Audient Evo 4. I recommend the Motu M2 which output impedance is measured at 0.07ohms much better suites for low ohm IEM/Headphone.
5:47 It's due to the resistance/impedance of the IEMs. The resistance of the IEMs is higher than the wave XLR is able to output, creating white noise. On Elgato's wave xlr specs-page it reads: Maximum Headphone Port Output Level 77 mW @ 16 Ohm The IEMs I have checked out lately have a resistance of at least 30 ohms, meaning to power these IEMs, more power is required from the DAC/interface to the IEMs. As I understand it, its like putting a car in high gear (your IEMs resistance) at low speed (Your DACs resistance) and trying to get up a hill (Produces white noise because struggles). Your EVO 4's headphones out port supports up to 50 ohms, where the DAC output (on the back?) supports up to 100 ohms. I own a Roland VT-4 that I use for my setup, my headphones output support 24 ohms, meaning my KZ ZS10s produce some white noise while using it (these have a resistance of 30 ohms). The back of the VT-4 supports up to 1000 ohms, and while using the back I experience no white noise at all.
I have noticed a lot of white noise with the wave XLR using my thieaudio monarch mkIIs. I grabbed it when my motu m2 stopped working since it was available locally, but I really do need to swap it out. What is the point of having nice IEMs if everything sounds so messy
@@trench6118 Exactly. I'm glad I own my VT-4 interface with the support for higher impedance, else I'd have to invest in something else... Like you did, I experienced white noise while using the aux on the front, so I switched out my interface for the Scarlett Solo (2?), And these had less white noise but still noticeable when no audio is playing...
that mouse looks amazing for my taste. however, i need mouse buttons :/ also costs a ton but im sure its amazing. i currently have been using the mz1 and have been loving it for months. great video as always.
I own some hörluchs in ears, basically the same design as yours and it was a game changer for me as well. I'll never ever go back to over ear headsets.
Rich man setup😍 very clean but expensive asf too, but i know you're highly seasoned user, only a longtime editors/hardcore gamers use IEMs thats educated pick right there. only sponsored gamers and trend followers use "gaming" headsets, no one can actually put up with the hassle of using headsets, its heavy, tougher to move freely, leave marks if falls, and ruins your hair, ive been using in ear monitor around early 2010s never going back since.
Excellent and clean review as always. I would add a word of caution for those switching to in-ear earbuds for gaming. Some fps games have very loud spikes in the volume (gun shot, getting hit etc) which may consequently hurt some people's ear drum in the long run due to the enclosed nature of earbuds. I ended up with tinnitus from using earbuds and only recovered when discontinuing using them for like a month.
true. Those shots are hard and pointy. Very bad for the ears. I'm rocking the Apple Earbuds (3.5mm version) and that one has pretty good balance of a driver compared to my 2nd Sony earbuds. But if you can't handle the sound of it I think headset is the way to go. I'll probably get one that's suited for better spatial detection. Otherwise, earbuds sre plenty light.
I play a lot of CSGO, and I recommend you to use loudness equalization, it lower the high volume stuff and enhance the low volume stuff, you get both less disturbance from high volume sounds like rifles spray or AWP shots while enhancing far away steps and small noises, it feels almost like a cheat code for the sound profile of tactical FPS! (you might loose just a bit of spatiality, but nothing that will hinder your pin point precision)
If you’re serious about IEMs as mains you have to try customs. They’re so much more comfortable it’s not even funny. Worth the investment for comfort alone tbh. Custom art makes some fantastic CIEMs and the guy behind the company is very involved/talented at what he does.
If you want to soften the metallic sound signature of the Tofu, look up Keybored's 'spring mod', where he basically mounts the PCB on springs, almost like car suspension.
The white noise you’re hearing is the noise floor. Iems have a low impedance, which requires a low output impedance. This is why you hear the noise floor with iems and not your headphones. I may have butchered that explanation as I don’t completely understand all of the terminology myself.
I bought the kz zs10 pros after watching your other video on IEMs and I have absolutely fallen in love with them, I got some aftermarket tips and cable and I now have my endgame audio setup, I never thought I would use IEMs over headphones but you have changed my audio experience forever through that recommendation.
Good luck finding an aftermarket cable for the ie300. Sennheiser uses a deeper mmcx connector. The only way you’ll get an aftermarket cable to work is mod the ie300s by cutting off the red/blue rings. If you’ve already done that, then you should be ok with aftermarket cables
the keyboard i think is accualy a 65 %, REALLY nice set up really would like to have something kinda like it, and the matching black mate is really nice too, nice job!!
On my end: - Pro X Superlight - G915 TKL - Hien Soft XL - Audio Technica MSR7 - Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt (DAC) - Dualsense for those racing games and plataformers.
Tried out like seven mousepads for gpro superlight with superglides. Finally found the one that feels consistent everytime. Glorious air with a little pledge before gaming. Very low static friction for micro adjustments and nice glide with a touch of control.
If you could do your ergonomics for a new setup as well as updated desk setup that could be just amazing. I've watched a lot of vids and I can't find myself comfortable at all even by having amazing desk and chair. Thank you in advance
have really enjoyed discovering your channel, you're motivating me to build a new water-cooled mini-itx rig as an old-timer. I did have questions on other pieces of gear we see: 1. what is the cool RGB light tube we see everywhere? 2. what monitor arms/mount do you use? does it allow for stacking? 3. what microphone do you use to record your videos? The quality is amazing, I believe I've seen Sennheiser? 4. what lighting do you use? 5. what video camera are you leveraging? Thanks again, have truly enjoyed your content!
Nice and perfectly clean setup as usual, but I have a little advice about the audio setup ! This is from the point of view of someone who's done 100+ audio setups for big creators in France & with countless different mics/gear/environments and processing demands: You said you wouldn't see yourself ever upgrading from the SM7B and I would strongly advise you to reconsider as it's gonna prevent you from simplifying your setup a great deal and improve the audio quality by a generous margin. I know this will surprise a lot of people but, but it turns out the SM7B is probably the worst mic you can get when it comes to regular spoken voices, and it's by far one of the worst for streaming. Its reputation is basically built around aggressive marketing, outright lies and misconceptions about its abilities (for example the background noise rejection myth) all of it spread by people that don't know better and recommend it by default (because everyone has it so it must be good) and they've never tested and properly setup any alternative (and compared!). It's a never ending feedback loop that really pains me. The truth is, its performance is terrible for this very scenario and you should have guessed it as you actually needed to add another component (the dynamite) for it to start to work nominally, and still you probably have more electronical hiss that you would have with any other mic, even among dynamics. (May I add that the Audient interface have a very low noise floor, making inline preamps basically useless, so you didn't need it and could just boost it by the same amount in post with similar performance). The same goes with the frequency response which is very narrow and unnatural, offering basically 1/10 of what's possible in terms of processing with tons of more modern alternatives even cheaper. Finally the background noise rejection of this mics is the same as any other mic with a similar polar pattern, including condensers, which are by far superior for this usage and, no, do not pick up more background noise (another physically impossible myth spread by people that never properly did the comparison, if at all 😅). I have countless audio engineering articles, studies, experiments that explain all of this very well but I don't think I can post links here, so if you're interested in more info about all this, alternatives and audio gear in general, find me on twitter and I'll gladly go into further details ! ❤🔥
@@robclark6947 Most condensers will do an overall better job, down to even Behringer knock offs or AT2020s, some more sturdy and broadcast oriented mics are the Rode Broadcaster, and on the more expensive side we have the Earthworks Icon Pros & Ethos mics, they were made for this very purpose and are absolutely un matched but fairly pricy (altho if you had the budget for the 7B and all the gear needed to correct that mistake, I would get and icon pro with the separate windshield + a semi decent interface and never look back, you'd have yourself the best mic in the world...) Else you have so many options, for condensers, you can slash the 7B price in two and get a neat NT1A or a LCT240, in between there's the C214 or LCT440 pure, they all come with cool compact shockmount and foams which is very convenient for broadcast/podcast use. To be fair any condenser will have a way more natural sound and way better signal to noise performance thanks to its sensitivity ******no matter******* the preamp/interface (say above 100$ for 1 to 2 channels), fancy expensive preamp can't fight physics and minimum theorical electrical noise but have a great marketing department. Also if someone tells you condensers pickup more background noise you can disregard their opinion, anyone serious has tested the theory and knows its false, and you want serious people to advise you on how to spend your hard earned money. I'm guilty of not doing any educational content on youtube altho I definitely should, but if you want some no BS stuff about audio, check out Julian Krause channel, he explains a lot of this stuff and will save you a great amount of money.
I have a pretty low budget and was thinking of getting the rode pod mic and the Scarlett solo 3rd gen. just from what I've read, you seem to know a lot about audio gear and was wondering if you could help me out. is that a good combo or would you recommend something else for that price point (roughly 250 usd).
@@itzrecklesss8719 to be honest I'd much rather buy a SM7B than a podmic, even tho I'd never buy a SM7B (well actually I have one already lmao). I don't exactly know what you're trying to do with this setup so I'm not sure which ergonomics you're going for, but If you're going for streaming/gaming and want to save tons of money and have a cool sound in an all in none package, get an Elgato Wave 1, Wavelink is awesome and the mic inside is a Lewitt (and their clipguard is just wizardry). I have a service to help my clients set up Wave devices with tons of custom features and processing, and they sometimes grab a second hand or refurbished Wave 1 for less than 100$ and end up having a better sound than 99,9% of twitch, including all of the cool kids with their unprocessed XLR microphones.
Was gonna say you should try a polycarb in your tofu, and then you went ahead and said the same thing. I find it perfect for that board, especially with some oil kings
I've had a few pairs of Shure se215 iems which have a similar rotating connector to yours. All had the same issue. Have now moved onto various kz earphones with the non-rotating cable and it's much better.
@@poeticsilence047 Musicians use IEMs because of sound isolation (they're often custom-molded) and their unobtrusive look on stage. IEMs don't have inherently better sound quality than over-ear headphones.
Having the whole Sennheiser IEM lineup i can say you should try the IE900 for sure. These basically made everything else obsolete for me and they are basically the perfect version of the IE300. Its expensive yeah but it brings joy to me every day. More then anything else in my setup i would say
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Update! I swapped the keyboard PCB to the one from the Wooting 60HE. Video here: th-cam.com/video/glQNEbh79xg/w-d-xo.html
Also few questions on monitor - currently using the Acer Nitro 390Hz for competitive stuff, but probably switching to 1440p/270Hz when new GPUs come out!
Is there a monitor that has 1440p and 270hz?? What’s the name in that case
What do you think about Skypad glass mousepad?
@@erikj6351 Acer Predator XB273UGXbmiipruzx (yeah that is the real name lmao). Optimum did release a video about this monitor.
what mousepad sponge do you use. I use the soft variant
@@sebastiensales1733 hayate otsu soft. he said it at 3:00
I still cannot get over the fact that in addition to your high quality production and hardware knowledge, you are also apparently a gaming god. Holy shit.
Thats why he is one of the only tech youtubers you can trust, when it comes to competitive gaming setups.
Not too hard to improve to his level once you eliminate input lag and play at high enough frames, and I'm not saying he's not legit -- quite on the contrary -- but there is a reason no professional player runs a 60hz display and otherwise subpar hardware. Low input lag removes the handicap and lets your potential shine through.
@@MrJohannson Actually, it is hard to get to his level...and I very much doubt you're anywhere close to his level. I know I'm not and I have had a low input lag setup like his for a couple of years. He's just built different.
@@MrJohannson That's BS lol. Vast majority of players got good on cheap-ass hardware while still living with their parents or going to college. Pretty sure that's true of this guy as well. The fancy low latency stuff came after because you start to notice the lag as your reaction time gets faster.
Or maybe he is just making videos of the times he wins a fight and doesn't show any of his loses ,correct me if I am wrong or you see him streaming and being consistent with his gameplay
Your clean, monotone setup never ceases to amaze me, and it makes me feel comfortable and relaxed without even being there.
Clean? wired mouse, keyboard and headphones 🤢
I think you mean Monochrome
@@sammason2334 eh same thing
@DraVAL Better how? He can't even go to fridge while wearing headphones. Automatic 0/5, also no Genelec speakers 0/5
@@DuBstep115 Well why would you need to go to the fridge wearing headphones anyways. If you are listening to music or something then just use airpods instead.
2:38 Dyson hairdryer …… That’s how Ali gets that perfect piece in every video 💇♂️💆♂️
I love that you find something you like and stop going. It's much more practical for a lot of us who don't get gear thrown at us on a weekly basis 😅
Since you're still into 60% keyboards, I would suggest picking up a Wooting 60HE and just transplanting it into your Tofu case and use the blank keycaps. It'll still look like your custom but will be higher performing for gaming.
That analog or optical one?
@@sushimshah2896 It's analog, using Hall Effect switches (which can technically be considered mechanical, but are different enough to warrant their own category).
That would be optimal to keep up with the mouse
@@houssamalucad753 i agree good thinking, I use the GMK joystick for fortnite but there are other games were analog movement would be helpful
@@Grimlo9ic ehhh not really they are definitely mechanical
Really like the simplicity of your setup. Like someone said before, the lack of RGB is refreshing.
Really inspiring setup!
The lack of RGB feels good
the fact that the Zaunkoenig even exists makes me very happy. The mouse market has become far too oversaturated with giant companies trying to out-safeshape eachother with little to no innovation outside of weight reduction and sensor speed. the fact these two german dudes managed to top the charts on BOTH of those while also innovating in shape and ergonomics is incredible and honestly gives me some German pride.
I mean it’s $300, it should be the best based on the price. And low weight != best.
@@samuelwhite3173 that price is insane to me holy moly hahahah
@BrandoRando dunno what h2 is but i just got the x2 Mini
@BrandoRando ofcourse makes perfect sense i totally understand i really should buy one without a doubt
@@samuelwhite3173 there is no best mouse its all preference... and it is the best for input lag...
Can't lie Ali, the thumbnail alone is interesting. Ty for introducing me to iem's for gaming, but now i'm scared because i bought an m2k :p
I got IE 300 just because of your videos and this is the best part of my setup, absolutely loving these IEMs. Super light, no discomfort at all and the greatest part is that i dont have a huge headset on my head (especially makes sense when its summer) and i also get better mic quality with separate mic.
@@alexgchen I use the ifi zen deck v2
Hey, can you tell me how is it performing in game ?
I know that Fresh Reviews is not satisfied at all with IE300 playing tac shooters like Valorant and else so I was just wondering what about you
@@WhyveR Im doing just fine tbh, csgo is pretty good and new wz is very loud after they updated steps volume (cant tell about val cause i dont play it). I would say 8.5\10 for ingame sounds.
@@MaxKuznetsofwell I got them but I seem to have issues with footsteps coming from behind, do you have any windows settings resolving that issue ?
@@WhyveR hey man, I run xenns top with topping dx3 pro+, I’m afraid I can’t help you with your issue, I didn’t had that when I used ie300.
that keeb just looks to be pure perfection, clean and nice
So Ali I actually just bought the £49 KZ ZS10 Pro IEMs based on your video on them! They sound amazing but I do get a static hiss when using them in my Evo 4 actually.
Reading about IEMs tells me it's because they're sensitive enough to pick up the smallest electronic signal from the EVO 4. This is probably your issue with the Elgato amp you tried.
I have fixed the static issue by buying the iFi iEMatch+ dongle which reduces the electronic signal passing to the IEMs. They still sound great!
Also, I use the Shure MV7, the SM7Bs younger brother, and added a Klark Teknik Mic Booster to get the extra gain via XLR. MUCH cheaper than the Dynamite.
Klark Teknik Mic Booster - yes, so many people throwing away money on a cloudlifter when you can get much much cheaper that are 99.9 identical
Pretty sure this one post just saved me hundreds of dollars trying to fix the white noise in my ZS10 Pros, and low gain on my Rode Procaster. Thanks heaps
You should definitely try Wooting 60he :) You can mod it with tofu60 case too if you like... It is officially the fastest yet! 0.1mm actuation point and with the Tachyon mode you get less than 1ms latency. I would be really happy to see you test it :)
Definitely!
@@optimumtech It also has a mode can’t remember the name where you don’t need to completely let off the switch to reset it. Even if your actuation is set at 0.1mm. Once the keyboard notices you rising on the switch you can instantly press down again to activate it.
@@billcipher534 Rapid Trigger, its wonderful for rocket league and FPS games
@@BrendanChumney that’s what it’s called.
@@billcipher534 Rapid trigger, it’s by all means the best feature a gaming keyboard has ever had.
0:16 possessed chair in the background
Ha 😂😂
The only tech youtuber who is actually good at games 😬
I like that you are content with what you have and the setup is very minimal. You have the means to upgrade peripherals, the means to buy the flashiest and most expensive products, yet you choose to stick with the basics and whatevers the most comfortable to you.
I decided to get the IE 300s after watching this video and your IEMs for Gaming video and they’re amazing. I bought them on sale for 200$ on amazon and I’m so glad I did. Thanks for amazing reviews, they never miss.
Hey, can you tell me how is it performing in game ?
I know that Fresh Reviews is not satisfied at all with IE300 playing tac shooters like Valorant and else so I was just wondering what about you
Your style is unique!
I love it!
Setup looks so clean and functional
I like that you acknowledge people maybe being irked by certain pieces of gear but then reminding everyone that this is your setup and that it's more than satisfactory.
Nice to see you’re still using that mouse. I’m on the verge of buying one myself, I’m just waiting to hear back from them.
If you are patient enough, wait on the m3k (comes out late 2023). I’m in the discord and they said the cable will be improved significantly because the cable on the m2k is pretty bad and people definitely feel the drag. They claim the m3k’s cable will be as good as a wireless mouse (feels like there’s no cable) and even though they do plan on making a wireless version at some point when it’s possible, they say it would be kinda pointless because of how good the cable will be. I’m taking their claims with caution but even if it’s not as good as they claim to be, any upgrades from the m2k cable would be worth it imo.
@@HeyNavi Hey, Thanks for letting me know, I might have to join the discord!
Also I guess if they make it wireless it will add to the weight too, and that's the whole reason I am getting it to be honest, unless they could make it only add a few grams but just have to wait and see. Thanks again!
@@Inconsistense no problem and yeah the battery weight is an issue they’re holding off until they can stuff it with batteries that hardly add any weight. So when (if) the wireless version does come out, I wouldn’t worry about the weight because their philosophy is to keep their mouses as light as possible and I’m sure they wouldn’t use batteries that contradict their philosophy.
For IEM cables, I've always had trouble with MMCX cables and connectors in general, audio cutting out, outright dying, etc. I moved to 2 pin IEMs a few years ago and they are lasting me a lot longer.
I want to try out iems for gaming
any recommendations?
@@BeHappyTo moondrop aria if you are going for the cheapest audiophile experience
@@crossbolt27salt88 Do it, it's a great experience. There are a lot of good sounding IEMs out there and the sound isolation you get with them is awesome. Also, you feel so much more "lightweight" when at your desk without big and bulky headphones on you all the time. I made the switch to IEMs with the Moondrop KXXX and I don't know that I'll ever see the real need to go back to headphones. It's also nice to have something that I can easily use for both personal stuff and work and it looks good for both settings.
@@CosmicApe I know. I sometimes use my airpod pros for gaming because they are wireless and feel great, and I know that iems will take it to the next level
I've been using IEMs for gaming for a couple years now, a lot of people think I'm crazy, but they are far superior in comfort to a normal headset. Once you try them there is no going back.
Same, been using only iems for 15+ years now 💪🏽
that mouse is absolute fire
Bro your videos always answer the questions we have! Keep em coming!
This is my 4th time watching this vid and it feels like this is my first time watching it , love it
Your layout is so clean sir!!!
Good on you for sticking with what works.
Jesus this dude is insane at apex, casually wall bouncing and that beautiful r99 one clip
I also got ie300, picked em up after your vid btw, also very happy with them.
Though I had one issue with them, after a couple months audio just disappeared from one ear.
But in just a week I got a replace unit from sennheiser. So, if anything like that happens, be sure to contact their support)
I had the same problem iam in love with the iems but i had the same Problem 2 Times ...But luckily ordered through Amazon and it was always taken back. Am afraid to order them again to have the same problem again after a few days / weeks
Get IEMs with 2pins not the MMCx, i think what it is.
might be clogged filters?
@@kyle-vj4lx no, something inside the thingi broke, 100% sure
@@sm1le0hd damn thats unlucky
9.8/10 looks good overall just too expensive. Nice job man.
his mouse costs more than my monitor, mouse and keyborad combined
@@terva818 what monitor you got?
@@ACE112ACE112 ASUS TUF Gaming VG24V 144Hz, I paid 180€ for this
What's amazing to me is that you have favourite piece of gear that you stick with for so long, since you must have sooo many upgrade options available to you at reduced costs or at least claimable as tax deductions!
For the Wave XLR and IEMs, the Elgato software actually has a low impedance mode now for lower impedance ear/headphones. Could give that a try, otherwise a ground loop isolator should do the trick as well in getting your IEMs to work.
damn that's a super clean black n white setup.
somehow this guy has a good looking setup AND he is a crazy competitive gamer
You're reviews have seriously been an amazing journey for me since I think we share a lot of things when it comes to fps gaming, I also went custom mechanical keyboard but in a budget and I don't care about flexiness and such so I just got glorious gmmk pro and used the same switches you use, (lubed them myself) and it's been a game changer, like other things from yout channel. Thank you very much.
Nice and simple, just how it should be. Looking good man!
From what ive heard online and from friends is that if you clean your mousepad regularly as soon as you notice the bad spots, it actually works fine with the superglides again.
Very interesting setup, by far the cleanest ever
Can we see your workout loadout? Cuz damn those guns are massive
Audient Evo 4 output impedance is measured around 22ohms, which does well with headphones over 150ohms, the IE300 is 16ohms and therefore changes the frequency response when connected to the Audient Evo 4. I recommend the Motu M2 which output impedance is measured at 0.07ohms much better suites for low ohm IEM/Headphone.
5:47 It's due to the resistance/impedance of the IEMs.
The resistance of the IEMs is higher than the wave XLR is able to output, creating white noise.
On Elgato's wave xlr specs-page it reads:
Maximum Headphone Port Output Level
77 mW @ 16 Ohm
The IEMs I have checked out lately have a resistance of at least 30 ohms, meaning to power these IEMs, more power is required from the DAC/interface to the IEMs.
As I understand it, its like putting a car in high gear (your IEMs resistance) at low speed (Your DACs resistance) and trying to get up a hill (Produces white noise because struggles).
Your EVO 4's headphones out port supports up to 50 ohms, where the DAC output (on the back?) supports up to 100 ohms.
I own a Roland VT-4 that I use for my setup, my headphones output support 24 ohms, meaning my KZ ZS10s produce some white noise while using it (these have a resistance of 30 ohms).
The back of the VT-4 supports up to 1000 ohms, and while using the back I experience no white noise at all.
I have noticed a lot of white noise with the wave XLR using my thieaudio monarch mkIIs. I grabbed it when my motu m2 stopped working since it was available locally, but I really do need to swap it out. What is the point of having nice IEMs if everything sounds so messy
@@trench6118 Exactly. I'm glad I own my VT-4 interface with the support for higher impedance, else I'd have to invest in something else... Like you did, I experienced white noise while using the aux on the front, so I switched out my interface for the Scarlett Solo (2?), And these had less white noise but still noticeable when no audio is playing...
m2k warlord mania
You should try the moondrop variations IEMs.
that mouse looks amazing for my taste. however, i need mouse buttons :/ also costs a ton but im sure its amazing. i currently have been using the mz1 and have been loving it for months. great video as always.
Hsk plus ace maybe
Yeah, sucks that it's such a niche product, would love to see a wireless version with 2 side buttons. Oh and a cheaper price :/
@@neonoir__ G-Wolves hsk plus once again
38 g, wireless, two sidebuttons, pretty similar concept (though with a bit different execution)
@@minutenreis but not possible to buy anywhere, atleast europe :(
I done thought that mouse was a joke
I wish we were all as real as you
I own some hörluchs in ears, basically the same design as yours and it was a game changer for me as well. I'll never ever go back to over ear headsets.
love how people go like: omg the setup is so clean!!
bro there are like 4 items on the desk of course it looks clean
Rich man setup😍 very clean but expensive asf too, but i know you're highly seasoned user, only a longtime editors/hardcore gamers use IEMs thats educated pick right there. only sponsored gamers and trend followers use "gaming" headsets, no one can actually put up with the hassle of using headsets, its heavy, tougher to move freely, leave marks if falls, and ruins your hair, ive been using in ear monitor around early 2010s never going back since.
Excellent and clean review as always. I would add a word of caution for those switching to in-ear earbuds for gaming. Some fps games have very loud spikes in the volume (gun shot, getting hit etc) which may consequently hurt some people's ear drum in the long run due to the enclosed nature of earbuds. I ended up with tinnitus from using earbuds and only recovered when discontinuing using them for like a month.
true. Those shots are hard and pointy. Very bad for the ears. I'm rocking the Apple Earbuds (3.5mm version) and that one has pretty good balance of a driver compared to my 2nd Sony earbuds. But if you can't handle the sound of it I think headset is the way to go. I'll probably get one that's suited for better spatial detection. Otherwise, earbuds sre plenty light.
I play a lot of CSGO, and I recommend you to use loudness equalization, it lower the high volume stuff and enhance the low volume stuff, you get both less disturbance from high volume sounds like rifles spray or AWP shots while enhancing far away steps and small noises, it feels almost like a cheat code for the sound profile of tactical FPS!
(you might loose just a bit of spatiality, but nothing that will hinder your pin point precision)
@@MrStarpeto good tip!
If you have your iems plugged into an amp you can adjust some of that high peak, so your ears don’t bleed every gunshot 😅
@@MrStarpeto It also ruins directional audio in 80% of games
If you’re serious about IEMs as mains you have to try customs. They’re so much more comfortable it’s not even funny. Worth the investment for comfort alone tbh. Custom art makes some fantastic CIEMs and the guy behind the company is very involved/talented at what he does.
If you want to soften the metallic sound signature of the Tofu, look up Keybored's 'spring mod', where he basically mounts the PCB on springs, almost like car suspension.
🤩🤩🙌🙌 Awesome video ali i love you content 🙌🙌
:O chair in the background moves by itself at 3:32
It's probably his cat.
Little of topic, but your hairs looks so much better than last time i watched you!
Awesome quality vid as always Ali 🥰👍. Love ya work 🤯🤩
The white noise you’re hearing is the noise floor. Iems have a low impedance, which requires a low output impedance. This is why you hear the noise floor with iems and not your headphones. I may have butchered that explanation as I don’t completely understand all of the terminology myself.
I bought the kz zs10 pros after watching your other video on IEMs and I have absolutely fallen in love with them, I got some aftermarket tips and cable and I now have my endgame audio setup, I never thought I would use IEMs over headphones but you have changed my audio experience forever through that recommendation.
How good are they? I'm planning on getting some iems soon aswell
Massive W as always for Ali
I love clean black and grey setups. I have a few RGB sources on mine but they're all set to blue.
my ears can't do IEMs for long periods, inspiring set up
never seen completely black keycaps. I really like the vibe they give.
other youtubers: "My gaming setup"
Optimum tech: "My gaming peripheral loadout"
You need to review (and then main) the Wooting two 60HE. That keyboard with the M2k is endgame.
Dude is jacked as fucking hell, an absolute beam in apex, and he’s a fucking beast in intelligence, the perfect specimen
Crazy glaze but W
i see optimum tech's video i click. It's simple
Good luck finding an aftermarket cable for the ie300. Sennheiser uses a deeper mmcx connector. The only way you’ll get an aftermarket cable to work is mod the ie300s by cutting off the red/blue rings. If you’ve already done that, then you should be ok with aftermarket cables
I bought the IE300s on black frday for 150$ because of you! Thanks!
the keyboard i think is accualy a 65 %, REALLY nice set up really would like to have something kinda like it, and the matching black mate is really nice too, nice job!!
When you are a: Techtuber + Sweaty pro gamer + Minimalist person combined together
On my end:
- Pro X Superlight
- G915 TKL
- Hien Soft XL
- Audio Technica MSR7
- Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt (DAC)
- Dualsense for those racing games and plataformers.
Respect for the mouse choice; i like the zero compromise but im a big mouse guy to keep my hand from hitting the table as i palm grip
You should do a video gear setup video. I'd really like to see that.
D&B in a tech video, let's gooo. Nice one
Tried out like seven mousepads for gpro superlight with superglides. Finally found the one that feels consistent everytime. Glorious air with a little pledge before gaming. Very low static friction for micro adjustments and nice glide with a touch of control.
damn everything is slick and clean!
super clean and satisfying setup to watch, presented in a perfect production thank u🤍
Zaunkonig m2k moment
Insane gear mate!! Gotta say that I can't agree more with you picking gateron black ink, they are so so nice
If you could do your ergonomics for a new setup as well as updated desk setup that could be just amazing. I've watched a lot of vids and I can't find myself comfortable at all even by having amazing desk and chair. Thank you in advance
have really enjoyed discovering your channel, you're motivating me to build a new water-cooled mini-itx rig as an old-timer.
I did have questions on other pieces of gear we see:
1. what is the cool RGB light tube we see everywhere?
2. what monitor arms/mount do you use? does it allow for stacking?
3. what microphone do you use to record your videos? The quality is amazing, I believe I've seen Sennheiser?
4. what lighting do you use?
5. what video camera are you leveraging?
Thanks again, have truly enjoyed your content!
Second and love the content keep it up! ❤️
Love how you call it a “loadout”.
What’s your bicep setup?? 😮
Great video btw!!
Nice and perfectly clean setup as usual, but I have a little advice about the audio setup !
This is from the point of view of someone who's done 100+ audio setups for big creators in France & with countless different mics/gear/environments and processing demands:
You said you wouldn't see yourself ever upgrading from the SM7B and I would strongly advise you to reconsider as it's gonna prevent you from simplifying your setup a great deal and improve the audio quality by a generous margin.
I know this will surprise a lot of people but, but it turns out the SM7B is probably the worst mic you can get when it comes to regular spoken voices, and it's by far one of the worst for streaming.
Its reputation is basically built around aggressive marketing, outright lies and misconceptions about its abilities (for example the background noise rejection myth) all of it spread by people that don't know better and recommend it by default (because everyone has it so it must be good) and they've never tested and properly setup any alternative (and compared!). It's a never ending feedback loop that really pains me.
The truth is, its performance is terrible for this very scenario and you should have guessed it as you actually needed to add another component (the dynamite) for it to start to work nominally, and still you probably have more electronical hiss that you would have with any other mic, even among dynamics. (May I add that the Audient interface have a very low noise floor, making inline preamps basically useless, so you didn't need it and could just boost it by the same amount in post with similar performance).
The same goes with the frequency response which is very narrow and unnatural, offering basically 1/10 of what's possible in terms of processing with tons of more modern alternatives even cheaper.
Finally the background noise rejection of this mics is the same as any other mic with a similar polar pattern, including condensers, which are by far superior for this usage and, no, do not pick up more background noise (another physically impossible myth spread by people that never properly did the comparison, if at all 😅).
I have countless audio engineering articles, studies, experiments that explain all of this very well but I don't think I can post links here, so if you're interested in more info about all this, alternatives and audio gear in general, find me on twitter and I'll gladly go into further details ! ❤🔥
So what alternatives would you recommend?
@@robclark6947 Most condensers will do an overall better job, down to even Behringer knock offs or AT2020s, some more sturdy and broadcast oriented mics are the Rode Broadcaster, and on the more expensive side we have the Earthworks Icon Pros & Ethos mics, they were made for this very purpose and are absolutely un matched but fairly pricy (altho if you had the budget for the 7B and all the gear needed to correct that mistake, I would get and icon pro with the separate windshield + a semi decent interface and never look back, you'd have yourself the best mic in the world...)
Else you have so many options, for condensers, you can slash the 7B price in two and get a neat NT1A or a LCT240, in between there's the C214 or LCT440 pure, they all come with cool compact shockmount and foams which is very convenient for broadcast/podcast use.
To be fair any condenser will have a way more natural sound and way better signal to noise performance thanks to its sensitivity ******no matter******* the preamp/interface (say above 100$ for 1 to 2 channels), fancy expensive preamp can't fight physics and minimum theorical electrical noise but have a great marketing department. Also if someone tells you condensers pickup more background noise you can disregard their opinion, anyone serious has tested the theory and knows its false, and you want serious people to advise you on how to spend your hard earned money.
I'm guilty of not doing any educational content on youtube altho I definitely should, but if you want some no BS stuff about audio, check out Julian Krause channel, he explains a lot of this stuff and will save you a great amount of money.
I have a pretty low budget and was thinking of getting the rode pod mic and the Scarlett solo 3rd gen. just from what I've read, you seem to know a lot about audio gear and was wondering if you could help me out. is that a good combo or would you recommend something else for that price point (roughly 250 usd).
@@itzrecklesss8719 to be honest I'd much rather buy a SM7B than a podmic, even tho I'd never buy a SM7B (well actually I have one already lmao).
I don't exactly know what you're trying to do with this setup so I'm not sure which ergonomics you're going for, but If you're going for streaming/gaming and want to save tons of money and have a cool sound in an all in none package, get an Elgato Wave 1, Wavelink is awesome and the mic inside is a Lewitt (and their clipguard is just wizardry).
I have a service to help my clients set up Wave devices with tons of custom features and processing, and they sometimes grab a second hand or refurbished Wave 1 for less than 100$ and end up having a better sound than 99,9% of twitch, including all of the cool kids with their unprocessed XLR microphones.
We need you to save us from the marketing buzzwords Leo 🙏 😉 I was thinking of getting a re20 this black friday and get a while audio setup done.
Love it! That mouse looks nuts… definitely a hands on experience needed lol
Definitely in need of a new mouse pad though
Was gonna say you should try a polycarb in your tofu, and then you went ahead and said the same thing. I find it perfect for that board, especially with some oil kings
The ie 600's are substantially substantially better tho man ngl. You're satisfied until you realize just how much better it can get.
I've had a few pairs of Shure se215 iems which have a similar rotating connector to yours. All had the same issue. Have now moved onto various kz earphones with the non-rotating cable and it's much better.
and they sound amazing. Can't get over how great IEMs sound. Reason why musicians use them.
@@poeticsilence047 Musicians use IEMs because of sound isolation (they're often custom-molded) and their unobtrusive look on stage. IEMs don't have inherently better sound quality than over-ear headphones.
@@SatchmoBronson My mistake. I should have know better especially since I also have over the ear headphones that I love. Lol
Having the whole Sennheiser IEM lineup i can say you should try the IE900 for sure. These basically made everything else obsolete for me and they are basically the perfect version of the IE300. Its expensive yeah but it brings joy to me every day. More then anything else in my setup i would say
hey man i been using oer the eas senhesier for years and really like them . im looking in to iems , how does the sound compare to the big boys ?
1500 euros holly shittttt
So your set up without the PC/Monitor is more expensive than regular players whole set up!
Clap for the champ
Great video helped a lot!
Mkbhd would be proud lol, matte black everything
May I suggest doing the "tape mod" on your keyboard? It's a very cheap, but effective mod! Also, very simple to do.
Such a mad setup
2:14 the bane of a lot of mousepads/mouse skates
The "iFi iEMatch" lineup I think could solve that white noise issue for you.
The in-ear monitors are good.
Always make sure to clean the mmcx connector for iems they'll get dirty the connection will be bad over a few months of use.