One thing to note is the sd card slot jamming issue that a lot of people seem to have with the DX180 and DX260. iBasso will deny that there is an issue, so your warranty won't cover it if you do have this problem. It seems that no reviewer received a unit with this problem, so no one talks about it. But a lot of actual users have reported the problem, so everyone should be aware of it when considering purchase.
@@Emi-rd1lk The DX170 doesn't have this issue, so if you don't mind the slightly laggy processor and the lack of 4.4 line out mode, try that one instead.
Ibasso support is incredible. I found a bug on the DX170 and they emailed back and forth and fixed it within a week. Then a patch came out and no more issues. I’m happy the DX180 is so good!
Nice introduction to this dap! Nice video footage! Good descriptions :) More comparisons above and below it’s price point would be helpful/appreciated 🙏 Some of the comments are informative too! Thanks 🎧
Dave, what's your dogs name? He's adroble! Another banger review, brother. At this point, I'm really only interested in sources and you deliver the goods!
I've had mine for a month now got the sexy sleek black variant and in my opinion it's literally one of the best DAPs on the market right now regardless of price 💯. The sound is absolutely stunning 🤩.
Great review! I second everything you said. I replaced my 170 with this, and you can definitely hear the difference. Snappier, more dynamic, and very crisp by comparison. The speed and UI are much better, and the replaceable battery is a huge plus. I have it set to charge only to 80%, and it still plays longer than my 170. Runs Android apps better as well. Can almost be your non-phone Android device it's so quick and well engineered.
@@joshuasantoso556 It is a native Android function. It’s significant, because my other Android DAPS using prior versions showed the option, but they always charged to 100% no matter what you specified. Android 13 really does it.
I tried this alongside the SR 35 at canjam and to be honest if you could save up a little bit more than the SR 35 is definitely a better overall product imo
I am not clear on why a DAP is needed when I have an iphone with a DAC dongle or just connected to my desktop DAC/AMP(?) see these videos but just do not get it.
I don't think that anybody claims that DAPs are "needed"; they land squarely in "want" territory. Why people want them vary from person to person, but typical reasons include wanting a single-purpose device (no notifications, one less function using up phone battery, etc) and device ergonomics preferences (buttons for playback control, knobs, just not liking how dongles dangle, etc). If you don't care about those things and are happy with your current setup, then there's no need to go out and buy something over what other people are looking for.
One huge advantage would be most modern DACs bypass Android audio resampling so you can get nitrate perfect sound from steaming apps and downloaded tracks. You can't get that with a dongle DAC without resorting to UAPP and live streaming through it.
@@hyedefinition1080 thanks. I am trying to research what you are saying. So if I listen to a lossless track on Tidal (or apple music) from my iphone to say Onix aXi1, it would not be as good as this DAP?
I always enjoy your intro. You have a beautiful home. God bless. I have the Hiby R4. I am tempted to get this, but wondering if you could assign a percentage of sound quality increase to the difference? 5%... 10? Just wondering. Thank you.
Best DAP player having silent background and clean neutral sounding with very nice imaging,layering and depth, somemore equipped with android 13 under "Non-SRC" feature.
do what you like with your life, but we are not interested in knowing - when I'm subscribing certain channel or quitting I'm not announcing that to entire world, grow up
A good MP3 player shouldn't cost more than $200. More than half of the device is screen and non removable battery. There is no space left for any good amplifier components. They usually lack dynamic range. In couple of years this junk battery will be flat and become an expensive paper weight. You didn't show how responsive is UI and how fast device starts up when turned off. I prefer good old sony mini disc walkman from the 90s that can play the disc immediately and runs on a single AA battery. It's super easy to make an ultimate playlist on a mini disc as it can digitally record and combine songs from any source PC, CD, DVD concerts, spotify, game console or youtube, TV etc.
Perhaps they fixed this issue, at least I hope so.. but in case they have not.. beware the SanDisk Micro SD extreme cards have a tendency to get stuck in the slot...so pick up the ultra instead ... again this may be a non issue now.. not sure.
@@ANOLE_VX mine is stuck , but it did not break the micro sd card, my understaning is that I will need to open the back and use a flat type of tool and gently pry the micro sd card out. As I have a 512gb card in there , I most likely will not bother, as it will take me quite some time to fill that card to capacity.
Phenomenal video. Production quality is superb and sound impressions are dead on. Great work, Dave
One thing to note is the sd card slot jamming issue that a lot of people seem to have with the DX180 and DX260. iBasso will deny that there is an issue, so your warranty won't cover it if you do have this problem. It seems that no reviewer received a unit with this problem, so no one talks about it. But a lot of actual users have reported the problem, so everyone should be aware of it when considering purchase.
Thank you, order has been cancelled
@@Emi-rd1lk The DX170 doesn't have this issue, so if you don't mind the slightly laggy processor and the lack of 4.4 line out mode, try that one instead.
@@SmileyD1125 At Bloom, we’ve dealt with this a handful of times with customers and we’ve replaced every unit under warranty with iBasso.
I like what you are doing with editing, really good job
Agree with you Dave, the DX180 is a fantastic device for the price. Very clean, transparent.
Ibasso support is incredible. I found a bug on the DX170 and they emailed back and forth and fixed it within a week. Then a patch came out and no more issues. I’m happy the DX180 is so good!
Nice introduction to this dap!
Nice video footage!
Good descriptions :)
More comparisons above and below it’s price point would be helpful/appreciated 🙏
Some of the comments are informative too!
Thanks 🎧
Dave, what's your dogs name? He's adroble!
Another banger review, brother. At this point, I'm really only interested in sources and you deliver the goods!
I've had mine for a month now got the sexy sleek black variant and in my opinion it's literally one of the best DAPs on the market right now regardless of price 💯. The sound is absolutely stunning 🤩.
as always, great video!
Great review! I second everything you said. I replaced my 170 with this, and you can definitely hear the difference. Snappier, more dynamic, and very crisp by comparison. The speed and UI are much better, and the replaceable battery is a huge plus. I have it set to charge only to 80%, and it still plays longer than my 170. Runs Android apps better as well. Can almost be your non-phone Android device it's so quick and well engineered.
does it have the ability to set the charging rate bulit-in or third party app??
@@joshuasantoso556 Built-in battery saver
@@joshuasantoso556 It is a native Android function. It’s significant, because my other Android DAPS using prior versions showed the option, but they always charged to 100% no matter what you specified. Android 13 really does it.
@@kaavik47 would you mind telling me in what settings category this feature is?
@@joshuasantoso556 Go to Settings - Battery - Battery Saver
I tried this alongside the SR 35 at canjam and to be honest if you could save up a little bit more than the SR 35 is definitely a better overall product imo
Daps have taken a huge leap in general in the last two year. Before that, driving a hd650 was considered an extraordinary trait for a dap.
13:18 Noise level, this is why don't push the volume to more than 60% even it the specs say its distortion free for human ears.
How it's compares to DC elite?
I’m going for the DX260.
I have the DX320, but also for the same price as the DX180 I instead have the Cayin N3 Ultra
The volume wheel looks a bit too protruded. Can it be locked?
How is the sound compared to the DC Elite for those of us not interested in a DAP?
DC Elite will sound significantly better.
@@NealzOfficial depends if it's IEM or headphone. For IEM, i don't feel much difference. Headphone, i can feel it a lot
@@Rsalmond83 DC Elite sounds close to the DX180 but remember it's a DAP so of course it's going to sound better
well made video!
I am not clear on why a DAP is needed when I have an iphone with a DAC dongle or just connected to my desktop DAC/AMP(?) see these videos but just do not get it.
I don't think that anybody claims that DAPs are "needed"; they land squarely in "want" territory.
Why people want them vary from person to person, but typical reasons include wanting a single-purpose device (no notifications, one less function using up phone battery, etc) and device ergonomics preferences (buttons for playback control, knobs, just not liking how dongles dangle, etc).
If you don't care about those things and are happy with your current setup, then there's no need to go out and buy something over what other people are looking for.
One huge advantage would be most modern DACs bypass Android audio resampling so you can get nitrate perfect sound from steaming apps and downloaded tracks. You can't get that with a dongle DAC without resorting to UAPP and live streaming through it.
@@hyedefinition1080 thanks. I am trying to research what you are saying. So if I listen to a lossless track on Tidal (or apple music) from my iphone to say Onix aXi1, it would not be as good as this DAP?
I always enjoy your intro. You have a beautiful home. God bless. I have the Hiby R4. I am tempted to get this, but wondering if you could assign a percentage of sound quality increase to the difference? 5%... 10? Just wondering. Thank you.
No MSEB?
That’s a Hiby only feature and pretty gimmicky
Best DAP player having silent background and clean neutral sounding with very nice imaging,layering and depth, somemore equipped with android 13 under "Non-SRC" feature.
This vs Fiio M23?
DX180 better to me
@@jaywane8870do you own both, why is the DX 180 better for you?
Does it sound better then an iPhone with the iBasso DC Elite? I keep wondering if it is worth upgrading to a DAP over the world class dongle
Yes absolutely 💯
Nope, dc elite still better
DC elite is good for a dongle, but still a dongle
Every time the same thing positive reviews is this a sponsored video? I'm done unsubscribe.
Look at other reviews and head-fi reviews. This thing is a beast
do what you like with your life, but we are not interested in knowing - when I'm subscribing certain channel or quitting I'm not announcing that to entire world, grow up
A good MP3 player shouldn't cost more than $200.
More than half of the device is screen and non removable battery.
There is no space left for any good amplifier components. They usually lack dynamic range.
In couple of years this junk battery will be flat and become an expensive paper weight.
You didn't show how responsive is UI and how fast device starts up when turned off.
I prefer good old sony mini disc walkman from the 90s that can play the disc immediately and runs on a single AA battery.
It's super easy to make an ultimate playlist on a mini disc as it can digitally record and combine songs from any source PC, CD, DVD concerts, spotify, game console or youtube, TV etc.
It has a removable battery. U can unscrew the back screws and with a soldering iron replace the battery.
@feardrake9 it's not that easy to do as changing AA battery and in 5 years replacement batteries probably won't be even available for this device.
@@sapphiro lol edited and moved the goalposts. enjoy ur walkman
Perhaps they fixed this issue, at least I hope so.. but in case they have not.. beware the SanDisk Micro SD extreme cards have a tendency to get stuck in the slot...so pick up the ultra instead ... again this may be a non issue now.. not sure.
Will it break the micro sd card if it gets stuck ?
mine DX180 works perfectly, sound as what Dave described on the reviews
@@WillA-wf4uu aren't you special
@@ANOLE_VX mine is stuck , but it did not break the micro sd card, my understaning is that I will need to open the back and use a flat type of tool and gently pry the micro sd card out. As I have a 512gb card in there , I most likely will not bother, as it will take me quite some time to fill that card to capacity.
Fixed on mine. Non issue ⚡