I’d never used headphones until college when I took a fine arts course and had to go to the library and listen to classical recordings using headphones. Those symphonies and string quartets sounded like I’d never heard them before. Alsoly, about the the same time, my best friend had me listen to Pink Floyd’s DSOTM on his no-name $30 headphones. I’ve been a headphone devotee ever since. I really enjoy your commentary.
Fell down this rabbit hole myself and spent ridiculous amounts of money to find "my sound". Although my finances dictated that I stay between 200-500 dollars, I did dip my toe into the kilobuck market. I won't list all my indiscretions here. There were a lot of them. When the smoke cleared, I chose the set that I thought would be just a meh experience. To this day, I haven't owned anything but the GR1s. Were some of the more expensive headphones better? Somewhat, but not 200=600 dollars better. The clarity, bass vs treble and comfort make these GR1s the last headphones I'll ever won. I'm 70, so there's that.
Hi Randy, great review. Co-incidentally, I just purchased my first proper headphone rig which comprises the ifi Zen DAC/Amp Signature bundle plus Sundaras. It’s fantastic full stop, never mind for the money! I would be amazed if you thought there wasn’t enough bass, but if you really wanted to, you could press the 6XX button which is designed to shape the sound for the Sennheisers of the same name, by lifting the bass slightly. To my ears, totally unnecessary with the Sundaras.
I absolutely love tool and a.p.c. 💯% agree with them being audiophile music. Listening to there new album on my restored JBL l112s gave me chills. Love the review's 👍
Three topics worth mentioning here, in our beloved, usual Randy-style: - speakers vs headphones: they both have a use case, stop fighting on what’s best! - open vs closed backs: we all know what’s best here, but chances are you have to consider your dear ones’ needs too! - testing music: oh, come on! If you don’t maximize sound quality with the music you usually listen to vs pure audiophile test tracks, the whole hi-fi journey makes no sense! Thank you Randy. Oh, and BTW: did I get it right Meze 99 are the ones you prefer among other closed-back?
Omg…. This is probably one of the funnest reviews you’ve done. 😂😂. Great review, but I was to busy laughing to even pay attention. I think in another life you were a comedian… PS- Love my GR1 and Big Ego
Got a pair love em. I’m with you on tool. If you haven’t yet you should check out The Mars Volta you may like it. Has a lot of subtle nuance sounds. great for trials.
Cool review 👍, and don't sweat the "audiophile music" thing. That's just the audio version of premium water. Can you taste the notes of cucumber and juniper? Sure, but when you're thirsty tap water is just fine. Unless you live in Flint of course.
Love my HiFiMan HE400i's. Planar phones, open back, very comfortable. Plugged into my schiit Modi/Magni stack, sound great. Reasonably priced. Love Tool... Try an old classic: ELP's Brain Salad Surgery. Excellent for testing sound stage ;D
hey Randy...you always generously answer my stupid questions so here is one more...do you or anyone you know use cooling fans on amps? They make top mount units but I wonder if just a small usb fan would help on those hot summer days of extended use...thanks again for everything you do.
I personally don't and haven't pushed anything hard enough to need one. I think pure class A designs could benefit from a fan or a class D with a monster of a power supply. Most of the class A/B I've used have never gotten hot enough to need any additional cooling. Now if you have a receiver or something in a cabinet that doesn't have good ventilation then that could be a very good scenario to use one in
Long term solution to the Mosin Nagant problem. Get an M-44. Permanently affixed bayonet. You'll never lose it. Plus it folds down so you don't slash your arm to ribbons when you walk by.
The percussive performance within Eulogy by Danny Carey is amazing. If you appreciate well recorded audiophile level polyrhythmic drums, listen to Tool or gtfo.
Just wondering: Why aren't the GR Research XLS Encore speakers on your recommended list? Because the DIY aspect makes them seem different to you? Because you prefer the speakers you list? Because you're tired of updating your list? :-) Not a criticism; just wondering... Thanks!
Randy my man! I did tell you before you should check out the ollo s4x professional $400 you have 30-day trial period straight from the company, better than the Sennheiser hd-650 get yourself a pear or contact them they probably send you a pair for review! they are bespoke company that you can buy all parts to replace you can turn open back into closed back cheaply.
No. You were right when you initially said the resolution doesn't matter. Then you changed your opinion to - as long as it is cdlossless res. Equalizing matters much more. As oluvgadgets says. Is there an equalizer one can use for Tidal Free or Amazon Prime Free music on ios phone? TH-cam doesn't operate in the background well on a phone. It's a hassle. And Spotify free doesn't skip songs. The problem with Tidal and Amazon on ios and iphone is the challenge of how to equalize them. Even on Tidal and Qobuzz, hi res music on my midrange headphones sounds rubbish. On spotify free with equalizing they sound fantastic. But the lack of skipping ruins the experience. TH-cam is just a bad experience overall.
Randy, you really like the Sundaras better than the HD800S? The Sundaras have more bass, but they definitely do not do that almost magical holographic soundstaging that the HD800s do. They are also far less comfortable and less well constructed.
Love thé Channel - relatively new to good headphones - how will the GR1s perform for vinyl. I’m running a rega p3 through a Reed Elixir MM input. No EQ. Thanks
this is a great headphone. Unfortunately I just broke the 3.5 connector and it seems like Emotiva doesn't sell them as an accessory. Great cable but now need a recommendation for a replacement.
Hey Randy, love your channel! I'm looking to get into a nicer headphone than the JBL earbuds I've used. I don't call myself an audiophile by any means.. yet. Maybe one day. I'm looking for a headphone that right now I can run off my phone via a dongle dac while laying in bed and maybe one day can improve with a small dac/amp. I'm sure I'll end up with multiple pairs as time goes on but where is a good place to start? These GR1? The 560s, akg 361? It's so confusing. Thanks again
I’m in the headphone market & these look great! I own an emotiva ta-100 integrated amp and run a pair b1+’s through it (thanks again). Would these headphones be a good fit for the ta-100 or would you suggest a headphone amp similar to the a-100?
The best headphones I’ve ever experienced that are under $500, are the V-Moda Crossfade M-100s. The V-Moda master model is not for me, slightly more bass/muddy, at the cost of pristine mids/highs. First comparison that comes to mind. The first-generation Beats headphones. For me, those to this day have the best bass of any headphones I’ve heard. 1st generation only, much cheaper made afterwards. Point being, these V-Moda’s are a close second when it comes to bass, very punchy, quick tight and responsive. More importantly, they crush the beats when it comes to the mids/highs, which is most important to me. 50mm drivers with superb accuracy, detail/clarity. All headphones I listen to, I always have an amp/EQ pushing them. Flatline music is not for me. If anyone knows, I’m curious how Emotiva compares to the V-Moda’s. I’m always up for trying something new, betting the Vs for under 500 cannot be beat however. Side note, types of music used to push these for the most part. Dream Theater, Metallica, Tool, Korn, System of the Down, Pink Floyd, Zepplin and so on. Progressive Rock/Metal mainly. Point being I'm extremely picky when it comes to mids/the high ends. Thanks
My Beyerdynamic DT770's have survived a war, college, and a large family. Meze's, and Ollo's headphones are also fully serviceable. Aftermarket ear pads are available for all three brands.
Hey Randy, after 30 years I have gone back into the headphone 🎧 world, I had the most profound experience of my recent 4 year hifi journey with a free pair of blackberry earbuds. So I decided I would spaff a ton on them, yes them. Not one £99 pair. I decided on Tin T2 & Samson SR850. Better pads on the Samson, had to wait for them to come from China. Still T2s, £40. SR850 + pads £37. Meizu USB Cable DAC £13. £90 all in. Cheap audio, man 😏🏴🎱😸
Beginner but not entry level. For personal audio the younger ones would likely value the journey meaning starting from more budget gear and work your way up as you know with experience where you want to go to next. And appreciate what you get more as a headphile and maybe also an audiophile. There are really good audiophile level iem at just usd 100! Like moondrop....
There are so many great headphone options in the $200-$300 price bracket. Amongst enthusiasts, under $500 is considered "Lo-Fi", with "Mid-Fi" starting at about $500. Hi-Fi starts about $1,000. Top of the line is $3,000+. You can go just as broke in headphone gear as two channel, lol. It sounds crazy until you actually hear a great headphone system. I've gotten to listen to some crazy setups at local meets. Reality is, most would be blown away with a $200 headphone, and basic DAC/Headphone amp. Sennheiser's HD560S at $200 is a great pick (Randy, it sounds very different to the HD600, 700, AND 800 series). Also doesn't need an amp like the higher up Senns (110dB/mW), but will benefit from one. Hope you get to try a Planar magnetic soon, as there are good options out there that I would consider "cheap". I'm a huge fan, and prefer them over dynamic drivers for most situations.
Interesting ... I had essentially settled on the Sundara. So, I am watching with interest. A bit more bass, you say? Nice! Are the structural components all metal or wood? And you have the Xduoo MT604 - very nice! Are the stock cables similar to the cable you show? If you still have the Sundara headphones, did you try it with the Xduoo, as well?
i just picked up this item from emotiva as well for $163.80 ( i.e. new price of $182 less 10% discount). i wonder how this will stack against my previous purchase of Sennheiser HD 560 S for $150? looks like the gr1 is better built as opposed to the 560 that feels flimsy and the headband plastics creaks when i use it lol
People that say others don't listen to "audiophile music" need keep their opinion to themselves. Such an elitist bs thing to even think let alone say to someone.
Idk but the term "audiophile" just sounds creepy to me. I haven't listened to headphones since the 80's and recently thought that I would get a pair and then I saw the price differences and sheer insane volume of what is out there. In a decade or so after I complete my doctorate in headphones maybe I will actually pull the trigger. Any suggestions (like 2 or 3) for good sounding headphones for under say, $200 to get my feet wet?
Just listened to Eulogy on my headphones. What a bummer. These BT headphones suck. Yes, you listen to amazing music by the way. Tool, Metallica, Nirvana.
@@cheapaudioman I made the comment before I heard your joke. I liked it. We also had cows. I grew up in the dairy capital of so cal. The meat was amazing. Keep up the good work randy.
@@cheapaudioman Did you try the 800S with EQ? I feel like that helped bring the bass up to decent levels and fixed the peaks, its still bass light but I find it very enjoyable
Hey Randy, how about giving us your thoughts on the Dayton Audio MK442T speakers. They are currently $200 I’m a big fan of Dayton audio and parts-express.com
Damn this channel is undervalued. Much love and appreciation from the UK.
Big Blue? Film or song? All the best from Scotland 🏴
@@paznewis107 hi Pazzer.... The ocean baby, the big blue ocean.
@@bigblueocean the film's about the ocean, and the songs by Vampire Weekend, but you probably know that. 😸
Fantastic review of not only the GR1’s, but why headphones are such an important part of the audiophile journey.
I’d never used headphones until college when I took a fine arts course and had to go to the library and listen to classical recordings using headphones. Those symphonies and string quartets sounded like I’d never heard them before. Alsoly, about the the same time, my best friend had me listen to Pink Floyd’s DSOTM on his no-name $30 headphones. I’ve been a headphone devotee ever since. I really enjoy your commentary.
Love that earstudio. It brings headphones alive. Also use in my van through the aux in and the van rocks with Randy's playlist.
I remember the good old days when you could buy a Mosin Nagant for under a hundred bucks.
The good ol days!
Pepperidge Farm remembers.
Or a Russian SKS for $80!
And a case of 7.62 with it for an extra 99 bucks
Love your descriptions of songs, makes me laugh every time. Eulogy and many Tool songs are great for critical listening
Just got these. They sound great! Nice review!
Fell down this rabbit hole myself and spent ridiculous amounts of money to find "my sound". Although my finances dictated that I stay between 200-500 dollars, I did dip my toe into the kilobuck market. I won't list all my indiscretions here. There were a lot of them. When the smoke cleared, I chose the set that I thought would be just a meh experience.
To this day, I haven't owned anything but the GR1s. Were some of the more expensive headphones better? Somewhat, but not 200=600 dollars better. The clarity, bass vs treble and comfort make these GR1s the last headphones I'll ever won. I'm 70, so there's that.
I just ordered The GR1 for $199, looks like the price went down.
@@thomasward00 THAT is an amazing price for these headphones. I am astounded by the detail and clarity of the GR1
This one is very tempting Randy!
OMG those fingers! I'm glad you explained it right away.
BRILLIANT!!! Just Brilliant. Both the review and the sand analogy.
Eat sand my man! An insult I heard on bad lip reading... 😹
I absolutely love the vegan cow bit. Just pulled steaks out of the deep freeze from the yearly cow.
"I hear things....."
We know that Randy, we love you anyway.
Eulogy is probably my favorite Tool song, musically speaking.
Hi Randy, great review. Co-incidentally, I just purchased my first proper headphone rig which comprises the ifi Zen DAC/Amp Signature bundle plus Sundaras. It’s fantastic full stop, never mind for the money! I would be amazed if you thought there wasn’t enough bass, but if you really wanted to, you could press the 6XX button which is designed to shape the sound for the Sennheisers of the same name, by lifting the bass slightly. To my ears, totally unnecessary with the Sundaras.
I absolutely love tool and a.p.c. 💯% agree with them being audiophile music. Listening to there new album on my restored JBL l112s gave me chills. Love the review's 👍
Three topics worth mentioning here, in our beloved, usual Randy-style:
- speakers vs headphones: they both have a use case, stop fighting on what’s best!
- open vs closed backs: we all know what’s best here, but chances are you have to consider your dear ones’ needs too!
- testing music: oh, come on! If you don’t maximize sound quality with the music you usually listen to vs pure audiophile test tracks, the whole hi-fi journey makes no sense!
Thank you Randy.
Oh, and BTW: did I get it right Meze 99 are the ones you prefer among other closed-back?
Omg…. This is probably one of the funnest reviews you’ve done. 😂😂. Great review, but I was to busy laughing to even pay attention. I think in another life you were a comedian… PS- Love my GR1 and Big Ego
Got a pair love em. I’m with you on tool. If you haven’t yet you should check out The Mars Volta you may like it. Has a lot of subtle nuance sounds. great for trials.
Love the pack sand part!! Keep it up!!
Cool review 👍, and don't sweat the "audiophile music" thing. That's just the audio version of premium water. Can you taste the notes of cucumber and juniper? Sure, but when you're thirsty tap water is just fine.
Unless you live in Flint of course.
Love my HiFiMan HE400i's. Planar phones, open back, very comfortable. Plugged into my schiit Modi/Magni stack, sound great. Reasonably priced.
Love Tool... Try an old classic: ELP's Brain Salad Surgery. Excellent for testing sound stage ;D
New subscriber, I love this channel!
I picked up a pair of these GR1since they are on sale for about $160 right now.
Favorite sponsor!
Sorry if I'm wrong, but $299 for a headphone, is not we can call cheap...in my opinion. Nontheless, I appreciate very much your channel. Thanks.
But... he's talking about an audiophile headphones
It's cheap compared to what's available
It is though for what you get....real wood, leather, braided cable, high tech voice coils and diagphrams, cool 3D printed ear cups, etc...
👍👍 awesome
Im super jealous, those look like great headphones
That intro sounded very pointed. Had to replace your roof after the hail storm too?
Eulogy is a bad ass song. It got me listening to Bill Hicks.
hey Randy...you always generously answer my stupid questions so here is one more...do you or anyone you know use cooling fans on amps? They make top mount units but I wonder if just a small usb fan would help on those hot summer days of extended use...thanks again for everything you do.
I personally don't and haven't pushed anything hard enough to need one. I think pure class A designs could benefit from a fan or a class D with a monster of a power supply. Most of the class A/B I've used have never gotten hot enough to need any additional cooling. Now if you have a receiver or something in a cabinet that doesn't have good ventilation then that could be a very good scenario to use one in
Long term solution to the Mosin Nagant problem. Get an M-44. Permanently affixed bayonet. You'll never lose it. Plus it folds down so you don't slash your arm to ribbons when you walk by.
Hey Randy. Did you try the Koss Porta Pro?
tell Emotiva to name the successor GR-8-1 so you can name them the great ones :P
Genius sir, genius.
The percussive performance within Eulogy by Danny Carey is amazing. If you appreciate well recorded audiophile level polyrhythmic drums, listen to Tool or gtfo.
Hey Randy. Could you review the Andrew Jones Pioneer soundbar. 🤔
Just wondering: Why aren't the GR Research XLS Encore speakers on your recommended list? Because the DIY aspect makes them seem different to you? Because you prefer the speakers you list? Because you're tired of updating your list? :-) Not a criticism; just wondering... Thanks!
Me too
Randy my man! I did tell you before you should check out the ollo s4x professional $400 you have 30-day trial period straight from the company, better than the Sennheiser hd-650 get yourself a pear or contact them they probably send you a pair for review! they are bespoke company that you can buy all parts to replace you can turn open back into closed back cheaply.
No. You were right when you initially said the resolution doesn't matter. Then you changed your opinion to - as long as it is cdlossless res. Equalizing matters much more. As oluvgadgets says. Is there an equalizer one can use for Tidal Free or Amazon Prime Free music on ios phone? TH-cam doesn't operate in the background well on a phone. It's a hassle. And Spotify free doesn't skip songs. The problem with Tidal and Amazon on ios and iphone is the challenge of how to equalize them. Even on Tidal and Qobuzz, hi res music on my midrange headphones sounds rubbish. On spotify free with equalizing they sound fantastic. But the lack of skipping ruins the experience. TH-cam is just a bad experience overall.
Randy, you really like the Sundaras better than the HD800S? The Sundaras have more bass, but they definitely do not do that almost magical holographic soundstaging that the HD800s do. They are also far less comfortable and less well constructed.
Love thé Channel - relatively new to good headphones - how will the GR1s perform for vinyl. I’m running a rega p3 through a Reed Elixir MM input. No EQ.
Thanks
this is a great headphone. Unfortunately I just broke the 3.5 connector and it seems like Emotiva doesn't sell them as an accessory. Great cable but now need a recommendation for a replacement.
Is reach out to them. They may just give you one. Otherwise just search 3.5mm to dual 2.5mm on Amazon
Great review keep them coming.
Those darn 🐇 🕳🐰 get you everytime.
Thumbs up!
Hey Randy, love your channel!
I'm looking to get into a nicer headphone than the JBL earbuds I've used.
I don't call myself an audiophile by any means.. yet. Maybe one day. I'm looking for a headphone that right now I can run off my phone via a dongle dac while laying in bed and maybe one day can improve with a small dac/amp. I'm sure I'll end up with multiple pairs as time goes on but where is a good place to start? These GR1? The 560s, akg 361? It's so confusing. Thanks again
I’m in the headphone market & these look great! I own an emotiva ta-100 integrated amp and run a pair b1+’s through it (thanks again). Would these headphones be a good fit for the ta-100 or would you suggest a headphone amp similar to the a-100?
Hey randy which pair of headphone is your current favorite regardless of price? 🎧
The best headphones I’ve ever experienced that are under $500, are the V-Moda Crossfade M-100s. The V-Moda master model is not for me, slightly more bass/muddy, at the cost of pristine mids/highs. First comparison that comes to mind. The first-generation Beats headphones. For me, those to this day have the best bass of any headphones I’ve heard. 1st generation only, much cheaper made afterwards. Point being, these V-Moda’s are a close second when it comes to bass, very punchy, quick tight and responsive. More importantly, they crush the beats when it comes to the mids/highs, which is most important to me. 50mm drivers with superb accuracy, detail/clarity. All headphones I listen to, I always have an amp/EQ pushing them. Flatline music is not for me. If anyone knows, I’m curious how Emotiva compares to the V-Moda’s. I’m always up for trying something new, betting the Vs for under 500 cannot be beat however. Side note, types of music used to push these for the most part. Dream Theater, Metallica, Tool, Korn, System of the Down, Pink Floyd, Zepplin and so on. Progressive Rock/Metal mainly. Point being I'm extremely picky when it comes to mids/the high ends. Thanks
Audiophile or not audiophile, I can't stand Tool. But I like these videos, Randy.
Are the Emotiva Airmotiv GR1 good i have Anandas and would like more bass.
Fuk yeah RANDY. I've been looking for a new bayonet
Do you have a recommendation for industrial-strength child-proof headphones?
Sennheiser HD-25
One with a metal frame, much harder to break like beyerdynamic
My Beyerdynamic DT770's have survived a war, college, and a large family. Meze's, and Ollo's headphones are also fully serviceable. Aftermarket ear pads are available for all three brands.
You should check out the HarmonicDyne Zues
Hey Randy, after 30 years I have gone back into the headphone 🎧 world, I had the most profound experience of my recent 4 year hifi journey
with a free pair of blackberry earbuds.
So I decided I would spaff a ton on them, yes them. Not one £99 pair. I decided on Tin T2 & Samson SR850. Better pads on the Samson, had to wait for them to come from China. Still T2s, £40. SR850 + pads £37. Meizu USB Cable DAC £13. £90 all in. Cheap audio, man 😏🏴🎱😸
These or the meze classic? Having trouble making up my mind.
I too am having this conundrum...was looking at the MT 604 to pair with it too...
Beginner but not entry level. For personal audio the younger ones would likely value the journey meaning starting from more budget gear and work your way up as you know with experience where you want to go to next. And appreciate what you get more as a headphile and maybe also an audiophile. There are really good audiophile level iem at just usd 100! Like moondrop....
Last time I was this early…
There are so many great headphone options in the $200-$300 price bracket. Amongst enthusiasts, under $500 is considered "Lo-Fi", with "Mid-Fi" starting at about $500. Hi-Fi starts about $1,000. Top of the line is $3,000+. You can go just as broke in headphone gear as two channel, lol.
It sounds crazy until you actually hear a great headphone system. I've gotten to listen to some crazy setups at local meets. Reality is, most would be blown away with a $200 headphone, and basic DAC/Headphone amp. Sennheiser's HD560S at $200 is a great pick (Randy, it sounds very different to the HD600, 700, AND 800 series). Also doesn't need an amp like the higher up Senns (110dB/mW), but will benefit from one.
Hope you get to try a Planar magnetic soon, as there are good options out there that I would consider "cheap". I'm a huge fan, and prefer them over dynamic drivers for most situations.
I’ve got 4 pairs of planars. I like them a lot
@@cheapaudioman what mods did you do to Monoprice Monolith M560's, awaiting the video :(
I like these headphones. They replaced an excellent 1977 Yamaha headphone.
Interesting ... I had essentially settled on the Sundara. So, I am watching with interest. A bit more bass, you say? Nice! Are the structural components all metal or wood?
And you have the Xduoo MT604 - very nice! Are the stock cables similar to the cable you show?
If you still have the Sundara headphones, did you try it with the Xduoo, as well?
You said one time that no one ever suggests any country to you. Well you should check out the album A Sailor’s Guide to Earth by Sturgill Simpson.
Hey Randy, clicked on your link to buy the GR1's. I get a "404 Not Found" error when I click on it. Not sure what's going on.
are these better than the hifiman se400's?
i just picked up this item from emotiva as well for $163.80 ( i.e. new price of $182 less 10% discount). i wonder how this will stack against my previous purchase of Sennheiser HD 560 S for $150? looks like the gr1 is better built as opposed to the 560 that feels flimsy and the headband plastics creaks when i use it lol
So how's the comparison?
You need a sound effects made by your mouth album
The vegan leather commentary is priceless
WAIT...You didnt listen to adele by hello on the headphones???
I howled at your “more expensive than an Ironman” in your previous video. Now I know why you had such good insight on us idiot triathletes.
People that say others don't listen to "audiophile music" need keep their opinion to themselves. Such an elitist bs thing to even think let alone say to someone.
Just listened to Eulogy by Tool....poorly engineered thin sounding....try Nathan Navarro - They come from Outer Space
Idk but the term "audiophile" just sounds creepy to me. I haven't listened to headphones since the 80's and recently thought that I would get a pair and then I saw the price differences and sheer insane volume of what is out there. In a decade or so after I complete my doctorate in headphones maybe I will actually pull the trigger. Any suggestions (like 2 or 3) for good sounding headphones for under say, $200 to get my feet wet?
Own them
Is this closed or open back?
It's semi-open.... They're trying to split the difference and get the pros of both closed and open.
These aren't exactly cheap @ $300. Why not get a Sennheiser hd 600 for this price?
Because they sound different
HD 58x Jubilee blows this out of the water
Boneheads don't know good music . All music is audiophile worthy . Perspective . I appreciate you Sir. Thank you
Why do these headphones have an "L" and an "R" on each side?
My headphones don't.
Do most headphones?
Harmonicdyne Zeus
Geologists and Chemists would say that graphene is organic…being comprised of carbon. So they got that going for them too.
Just listened to Eulogy on my headphones. What a bummer. These BT headphones suck. Yes, you listen to amazing music by the way. Tool, Metallica, Nirvana.
Agreed man, BT headphones are simply a bundle of broken promises and advertising hype.
Headphones…the smallest listening room.
Tool Eulogy? Audiophile? Lol. Nope. But it sounds very good though
Really? Better than Sundaras or hd6xx?
Moist Nuggets for the win!
Tax etc brings them to ~565.00 CAD, not exactly cheap. Good thing I'm not a headphone guy.
Vegan leather = nice pleather
I was totally joking about the whole thing. I know it does. I saw and opportunity for a joke with that. Thanks
@@cheapaudioman I made the comment before I heard your joke. I liked it. We also had cows. I grew up in the dairy capital of so cal. The meat was amazing. Keep up the good work randy.
@@cheapaudioman loved the joke!
I have bought cussions made of vegan suede, it's a thing...😖🤦😹
If you get Randy's humor does that mean that you or the rest of the world are the strange ones....🤔
299 is not precisely "cheap" territory
Good fun. But calves are not vegans - they drink milk!
You said "coffee" today....usually you say beverage...wtf
Headphones are lonely
wow your joke ad would not age well in only one year!
Nope, no. The THIRD low-key Sennheiser dis...nope!!
I love the 6XX and the momentum 3, and the IE300’s. I don’t like the HD800s though. I like a lot of their products.
@@cheapaudioman Did you try the 800S with EQ? I feel like that helped bring the bass up to decent levels and fixed the peaks, its still bass light but I find it very enjoyable
Hey Randy, how about giving us your thoughts on the Dayton Audio MK442T speakers. They are currently $200 I’m a big fan of Dayton audio and parts-express.com