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Top 3 headphone amp under $500 | Monoprice 887 Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.พ. 2020
- THX AAA 887 - www.monoprice....
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Got my dt1990s, schiit modi and heresy. Absolutely delighted sound is amazing with my flac collection.. thank you for all the reviews
Would love to see an SMSL SP200 review as well
i have it and it sounds so good! no problem to drive hd660s , audio technica r70x and AKG k712 Pros
@@J4ckKun mainly looking for something to use with my HD700 and HD660S. Not sure if the SP200 might be overkill but better spend 100$ more now and I'm good and don't need to upgrade in the long run. Do you also have the channel imbalance issues with the volume knob?
@@Max-ss2gy Not really, no problems by far . I have it for like a month by now
@@J4ckKun I have it too and very good with lcd-xc. Never ever had the volume higher than 25% on low.
Same. Very happy with mine
What a good DAC pairing with this AMP?
I've been quite happy with my Atom. But if I ever get into a place where I need more power, the THX stuff looks to be a good deal. Great video as always!
Ditto on both the atom and thx!
I went with the 887 because it was slightly better specs, 3 years warranty instead of 1 for the Massdrop and lastly the most important reason I chose the Monolith is simply that it’s not Drop or Massdrop and I could get it 48h after placing the order.
Pretty sure that's the main reason people are buying it. Drop will often make you wait a month or two.
Yep, that last point is why the Monolith will outsell the Drop option pretty soon and make it obsolete essentially. Lets not forget last year the wait time was even longer, i joined the April drop, got my amp in Sep. If the Monolith was around that time, to my knowledge at least, it would have been the one.
Huh? The 789 is always in stock and will ship within a day, and you can add $50 for 3 year warranty. Although I would've gone with the 887 at that point.
Edit: I know about the wait during a 'drop', but doesn't that mean you're buying the 789 at a discount then?
@@MrB10N1CLE The 789 is in stock now because the last "drop" which started in July did not ship until December. After it was pushed out a couple times Drop let people cancel their orders which left them with quite a few units on hand. I am sure many who canceled their Drop orders then ordered the 887 and received it in November, including me. I actually like the slimmer more polished-looking form factor of the 887 myself.
Agreed - Monoprice did a very good job of delivering the unit in just about two days allowing me to pick it up while I was still in the US for CNY.
I think you meant Asgard at 7:44. OR did you mean Jotunheim for 200 used maybe?
Love your reviews. They are always full of good info, and have made purchases based on them. Keep up they great work! You have evolved a lot since you've started.
I cancelled my 789 order and got the 887 a while back for three reasons: 1) drop pushed back the 789 several times 2) longer warranty on 887 3) 887 slightly wider frame and stacks slightly better with the RME DAC.
I cancelled my 789 order, then cancelled my 887order and now got a smsl sp200 :)
That warranty bump is substantial.
Also it's a really stupid preference, but I like having as few words as possible on my electronics, so just having the Monoprice & THX logo on there soothes my OCD. :P
Great review.
The Monolith 887 is a great option if you prefer it’s aesthetics to the Drop 789 (2 years more warranty is awesome too)
One thing I will point out though is currently you can get the 789 for $350. Drop still has “Massdrop” labeled 789s for a $50 discount. Also (at least for me anyway in Canada) the shipping is cheaper as well for the 789.
I'm sure these videos take much more effort, time, planning, etc., but I really want to emphasize the absolutely drastic improvement in your overall quality compared to your past videos. Thank you!
Feeling this song at the beginning.
Nice. My biggest struggle is finding new music I even halfway like.
Got the 789 for 200 and it’s just incredible. I don’t see myself getting anything unless there are massive advancements in technology. Absolutely an S tier amp for that money, and if drop makes that the permanent price I really can’t recommend anything else unless some wants tubes
I picked the 887 over the 789 from drop because I could get it faster and longer warranty. It also helped that I paid 250 plus tax for the 887.
I appreciate the nods and acknowledgments to the type of testing something like this device usually garners (inability to hear differences, also how volume discrepancy or placebo plays a heavy role in anyone claiming to hear clear differences).
Thank you for talking about measurements in a cursory perspective even though you don't really focus on them.
i got the 887 back in november, right when it came out. At the time I had an order for the 789, but massdrop kept pushing the delivery back. So i cancelled, and got the 887 in less than 5 days.
This is my story, too. At least two delays in the Massdrop vs immediate availability. At the time I thought the warranty on the Monoprice was better, too -- though another reviewer has pointed out that we don't really know what the Monoprice warranty really is!
Same here! I was tired of waiting. Pretty good decision.
I was living in the US at the end of the year last year and decided to take the opportunity to live out my cheap audiophile dreams ...and did exactly the same thing haha. Love the thing.
I have a 789, a Violectric V281 and recently, an Audiovalve Solaris. For DACs, I have the Violectric V850 and Airist R2R. I can't really tell the DACs apart. My friend has the Denafrips Ares II. I can absolutely tell the difference with that! It is incredible. Anyway, I brought all my stuff to his place in NYC, for CanJam on Saturday. (Where I picked up the Audiovalve by surprise.) On Sunday, we brought my three amps and his Ares to Audio 46 and auditioned LCD4. (I have LCD2c right now.) Guess who won? Yup, the 789! The Solaris is a little nicer for rock and vocals, but only by hair splitting margins.. And that thing sells for $6k new. The 789 is hands down better for electronic stuff, low bass and high speed. I'll keep the Airist and obviously, the 789. Everything else is already up on Audiogon. Long story short, the THX amps are incredible and will scale up with your other components. My only dig against it, is that with gear in its price range, it'll tend to sound a little thin and sterile. Though, you would need a Class A or tube amp next to it, to really realize that.
I agree the 789 and 887 scale up with better source components. My Pathos Aurium beats my 789. More inner detail and the tonality just sounds right to me. Regardless of distortion and measurements, music is an intensely personal and emotive experience. My biggest issue with the 789 is a lack of musicality. However, at it's price I have yet to hear a better amp. It will never be my end game. Actually, no amp will as the concept of end game mitigates what I find to be so enjoyable about this hobby. The journey... For those buying a THX amp, pair it with a great DAC.
I am interested in buying a new setup completely. I do not own anything as of right now besides some dt 990 pro but I have never taken full advantage of them. Would the 887 in combination with a 200-300 DAC be better vs for instance the iFi Micro iDSD Black Label? And yes in due time i want to upgrade my headphones as well so I'm interested in what would be more "future proof". Any recommendations?
I got a 789 right before they announced the 887 (my 789 was part of the extended production of the second batch, I think, since it still has the "Massdrop" branding as opposed to the "Drop" one) and it's been great. I have yet to find a headphone that it doesn't drive well.
Another consideration is the JDS Labs Element 2... that volume knob! 🤤
Got the Massdrop Thx AAA 789 when it was $350 and run it off an RME ADI-2 Dac. End game for me and very happy.
What makes me hesitate is solving distortion problem versus negative feedback as opposed to excellent engineering. Total Harmonic Distortion specs can be excellent; however, negative feedback can influenced things like rise time or transient response. These aren't reflected in Total Harmonic Distortion measurements.
Josh great review man! I have a THX amp as well as many do in this hobby, I think they are great for many of the reasons you said. What I didn’t realize when I was first starting out is I don’t really think any of the THX offerings are end game but really great reference amps for what you described in your review.
For a more enjoyable listen I think you should check out the Schiit LYR3/Bifrost 2 combo. The LYR 3 is a hybrid solid state tube so you get the detail you want with a touch of the warmth that is also more lovely for a more enjoyable less fatiguing listen. Bottom line IMO THX amps are awesome especially for the money but people should also try at least a quality Hybrid Tube amp once they do they may find themselves listening more to those whenever possible vs the exacting more unforgiving sound of the THX offerings! Love your channel dude, your visual craftsmanship, audio, edits and personality shine through on your videos. Keep up the great work dude! Much respect. MR
Do these amps also sound the same as the Atom or other cheaper 'basically perfect' amps? I didn't enjoy the Atom with my music, kinda been considering a higher end solid-state because the tube amps I've heard alter the sound in a direction I don't like.
Fantastic review as always Josh! My amp search is over, thank you for saving me research time!👊🏻
Great video, almost better than anything else I have watched in this regard. I finally couldn't decide if I need to add a dac+Amp or just simply go with an amp because it doesn't say anything numerically about how loud the output can be on this Monolith THX AAA 887 model. I wish we knew these specs. Like a Fiio k9 pro vs this amp alone for someone doesn't necessary need a Dac.
If you haven’t had a chance to review the RNHP from Rupert Neve Designs I’d love to hear your thoughts on how it compares to something like this.
The Neve RNHP is the best thing I have ever heard and I worked on pro audio for 20+ years! It is unbelievable!
I recently bought HD6xx and thought that my PC's Sound Blaster Z would drive them fine but they didn't sound right to me with lack in volume and dynamics. I was interested in THX chip since it was announced so I bought the S.M.S.L SP200 THX AAA-888 for $260.99 from Amazon on Black Friday and boy, I am so glad I did! This is my first AND my endgame amp. Period.
Mine is arriving one week from now and i am hyped
I would’ve bought the sp200 had I not already overpaid for the 789 lol. I feel like it’ll fit the smsl su8 dac well since the su8 can control the volume to compensate for the lack of a 3rd volume gain
What are you using for your DAC??
I have the 6xx and have been running them on a sound blaster ae5, would you say the improvements are that substantial?
Your first amp but its your endgame? Lmao....GG
The reason I picked up Drop's 789 was that at that time I wasn't aware a store in EU offered 887 (at all), and for the same end price - with all customs included (audiophonics.fr for anyone interesed from EU reading this). Though the warranty is 2 years when compared to the US.
thanks for the heads up. will be getting one in the nearish future!
@@masterxyr YW. Edited for better clarity. :)
Great review as always. Was thinking of getting this amp and by watching this review made my decision easier. How wide is the amp? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work 👍
Your b-roll is always just right at that limit for me. The visuals paired with the music make the duration entertaining and right when I lose interest and want to dislike the video, you cut to the main course. Well done.
Hi Josh, are you going to do a review on the JDS Element II? I know dms has done a video already, but he likes to keep his vids nice and short
Finally you're reviewing this amp but if you check the numbers the THX 887 is less powerful than the THX 789
anodizing refers to the thin layer of aluminum on the top that offers protection and aesthetic benefits, but the texture comes from processes like brushing and media blasting :)
dope review :D love the video quality :) I MUST have that wallpaper
I own the Monoprice THX DAC/AMP unit. Can't believe it's only $500. It's just amazing. I can't imagine going back to anything else.
The Monolith 788 Dac/Amp is pretty slick. I don't have a ton of complaints. I'm running it with the TR-X00 with a balanced cable and it's got plenty of power for those headphones. I think I probably would go deaf well before the +15db maximum output. The DAC section has some nice DSP options like shelf and parametric EQ and the DIRAC is nice for gaming. I think if you have high impedance or low sensitivity headphones you might need more, but the output SPL from the extra 3 watts isn't like, earth shattering, it just might not get to full bloom on the world's most hard to drive cans.
Am loving my SMSL SP200. Almost half the price and just as good. The only other headphone amplifier I ever buy will be valves (and that is coming from someone that has had more than 20 power amps)...
Yeah the amp is good, but Monoprice has a *very* vague warranty. 9:33 Monoprice has no page about warranty and what is covered under warranty, just having a picture of "3 years" isn't warranty. Companies are supposed to have pages detailing what is covered under warranty, Mono does not.
What dac would you suggest pairing with the THX AAA 887 in the $400 price range?
This is a VERY helpful review and that is a VERY cool Captain America poster! Though my question below is, I think, the most important unanswered question about these products. I emailed Monoprice this question and believe me, it is a VERY unanswered question.
Next on Joshua Valour: Hifiman HE-1000SE
can’t wait to hear his opinion. I got the Arya based on his review and have been getting itchy for another big time purchase
Is the sound or volume output affected when plugging in two headphones with the same resistance?
Lots of sensible dac+amp prediction, but there's a big group of people who can't have such as an end-game device: people who have multiple sound sources. If a combo dac is used, it gets thrown directly to the amp side, and since amp is not a mixer, you can't bring in an extra feed. (You may be able to get the dac signal out but can't return it.) So a separate dac is necessary so you can mix the source together with other stuff (computers, instruments, mics...) and the amp will just be the final destination of audio flow. (Oh, I wish there'd be a midrange-priced dac that could take in multiple digital sources... ;_;)
I've been hearing that the Geshelli Labs Archel 2.5 Pro is actually pretty competitive with the THX amps, especially if you use the balanced input. Would you be willing to do a comparison?
Hi Joshua, you always in your videos have very nice intro music - please list those in your descriptions for the video. Thank you
Awesome video, but the intro was a little on the long side. Keep up the great work!
Could they charge a few bucks more and put the power supply inside the box? I hate outboard PS. I want an IEC connector instead....
Hey Joshua. Did you ever review the Audio_gd headphone DAC? If not, could you? Thanks!
They dont make a dac specifically for this amp? What dac should I get
Khadas tone board is pretty good for cheap
Great video, as usual. Anyway...does anybody know the name of that song in the intro?
Slow Decay Ingrid Witt
@joshua Valour what dac/amp and headphones do you use for your daily drivers?
I love placebo in this hobby. We've all been a victim of it, keeps things interesting to say the least :D
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my Fostex HP_A4BL and thx 887 work together like brothers to deliver outstanding performance via my LCD 2C headphones, pure power of joy ❤ (probably rare set-up)
I got the Fostex too and i really love it listening with my DT1990!😍 But it hast not enough power,so i want to use it as a dac and buy an extra amp. I cant decide between Topping A90, A30 pro and the 887😆
@@mettbaron83 I sold my Fostex and bought topping D70, now 887 got even more power on XLR connectors
@@soulfulfool You notice any difference in sound?
@@mettbaron83 No doubt I did, balanced cables alone transfer more power, D70 stand alone is a better DAC with 2x AK4497 one per channel, sound is cleaner with better separation and sound stage. Fostex has a bit warmer sound less precise, its not bad but I wanted something more accurate
@@soulfulfool thx! So many options 😂 sounds good..maybe this is an option too
So what about the SMSL SP 200? I'm sure it's just as good & at a way lower price.
I have heard there are quality control issues with the SMSL unit.
Smsl has a bad volume knob and 1 less gain switch. Not worth it unless you need the less space. (it is also only 3watts @32 instead of 6, but both are more than enough unless you got an Abyss)
SMSL is the best deal!
@@Ratseeker 3 whatts at 32 ohm Per Channel, am I wrong?
@@Ratseeker I got Abyss 1266 Phi TC, and SMSL SP 200 has WAY more than enough power, not to mention great sound quality, with the Abyss.
Hi Josh Will here, Man! You're videos are really top of the line and I've learn a lot( I bought my 4xx and 6xx because of you my friend and thanks again) since I've been following your channel. My question, Rupert Neve headphone amplifier is not a pretty amplifier, but, what I've heard is, is that it's a beast, if you've had the chance to check it out, I'd like you're opinion. I'm going to spend( my last penny) 500 dollars on a headphone amplifier, and when I do that will be the last I buy on this planet. You're my go to guy for the "Real Skinny" on the best( yes, I'm really old LOL) later.
Rupert Neve is fine, but without the power for insensitive headphones and difficult match with 600 Ohm DT-880. Parameters are not as wildly impressive as these but if you already have one you should be ok.
Drop kept delaying shipment.
887 came out and looks way better. (in my opinion at least)
Decided to get the 887
I have the 789 on my if-I-finish-my-new-years-resolution reward list, I like the form factor better, all things equal. I can see the warranty subject but in my experience, something that needs warranty support will usually show defects right away and not show up two years in. For electronics anyway
Review the Schiit Heresy. It also measures really well.
Hey Joshua, what are the main differences in between listening to music with Bluetooth and aux cable? Also which one should we prefer to use?
Do you feel like the Arya pairs well with the THX 887 from Monoprice? I am running off of a Cavalli Liquid Carbon X from "Drop" along with the Denafrips Ares DAC.
I am looking at both the 887 and Liquid platinum hybrid
Love your reviews! To the point and matches mu experience with some of the products i have owned myself !
Is it worth upgrading to these amps from Aune x7s? I have X7s + LCD-X and i love the warmth and the width i get from aune.
What song is the one that plays in the intro ?
Ingrid Witt - Slow Decay
The Jotunheim is not $200? It's $399?
Great review! This sounds like my thing. I am running a FiiO E10K with a pair of AKG K701. How much would the sound quality improve with this amp, and which DAC would you recommend for it? Thanks!
currently using the thx aaa-888 from s.m.s.l, and it sounds wonderful -- I can only wonder though, would the 887 or 789 perform anything significantly better or does all the thx design compare very similarly?
I have the Monoprice THX DAC AMP and love it!
Opinions on the AAA One for $200 with no balanced option?
Next SMSL SP200 please.
I have a topping MX3 with a pair of DT 1990s. Is the THX 789's a worthwhile upgrade from the MX3? Like the DT1990's already sound great. If its only like 10-15% better sounding I wouldn't consider it worth it.
Can i use it with the Dragonfly Black 1.5 ?
Howdy. Im a newbie. I recently purchased the HD 1770 Pro and paired it with the Audioengine D1. Would buying this DacAmp in the video drive my headphones better? Would it make a difference?
Thanks for the review!! Curious...if I feed a balanced dac into the 887, will the signal come out of the SE preouts? I'm under the impression it does *not* on the 789.
S.M.S.L SP200 THX AAA-888 ?
Missing from line up and far cheaper (or at least in the UK).
Good amp, good measurements and a great price. About half the power of these guys though. But, definitely something worth checking out in the future.
the sp200 can have channel balance issues and only high/liw gain which can be quite a deal breaker.
@@JoshuaValour I think It's the same power: 3 whatts at 32 ohm Per Channel
Hi Josh, hey everyone in the comments! Sorry for a stupid question, but I feel kinda lost in my headphone journey.
I want to upgrade, but unfortunately in my region there is no way to test new headphones before buying, very hard to sell them or get some sort of customer support. Also, Drop (Massdrop) products are not an option here...
Could you please give some advice?
I've previously owned HD650 (very pleasing hp, but for me they lack sub-bass and the "veil" is a little annoying), Hifiman HE-500 (not very comfortable, good bass and treble extension, but the sound lacks "body" and the highs are a bit harsh) and now I've got HE400s with Brainwavz HM5 pleather pads (good overall, but lacks bass extension and some clarity in the higher regions).
So now I'm looking for something with good amount of bass and "body" with clean but not shrill treble.
Thank you for your time and have a great day!
What is driving the headphone you will be choosing?
@@romankim I am using a Teac UD-301. It's not a power beast, but gets the job done driving 400s loud enough using 30% of the volume. At one point I was able to try Schiit Lyr and while it was louder there was no HUGE difference in sound quality over Teac only.
Im new to all this if I buy for example senheiser hd 600 to connect them to normal pc would this amp make them sound better even tho source is just a pc
I have audio technia M50x paired with a scarlett solo I use with a microphone and the combination already sounds good. Would it be worthwhile to buy a proper amp like this one and perhaps a more expensive headphone like the ones you recommend to pair with it? Would the audio quality blow this combo of mine out of the water?
@Josh, so are you also saying that expensive headphone amps such as the Ragnarok 2 don't add any tangible sound quality value? (ignoring its ability to drive speakers) or if they do, then what would the difference be?
Thanks for a great review. I have really just started researching affordable high quality audio products again, so please excuse my ignorance on the topic, but is there such thing as a DAC/AMP of this size and quality with microSD card, that you can use as your main hi-res audio player? I'm looking to upgrade from a FiiO X5 III / A5 combo, which I find a bit cumbersome to use.
@Josh, videos are looking great bud, keep it up.
Maybe just move the table a little back to the wall if possible, that way you cover the power plugs in the back against the wall. ;-)
Edit: 0.39
If im not mistaken this is also a summed pot which begs the question of why to bother with balanced. I like the balamced volume management of the jott but dont like the higher distortion of the other aspects of that device. No idea what to do
How does this compare to the Asgard 3 in terms of performance? Debating on which to get but haven't really found anything conclusive besides the different price points
Would shure srh1540 sound good with this amp? If so using balanced output make sense?
Good review, but what's the combo amp from the shelf in the library?
will you review the iFi Zen DAC?
Love your reviews. I agree with you, the Monoprice would be the way to go due to the warranty. I'm debating between the Monoprice 887 and the Monoprice THX DAC Amp. I do not own any headphones however, I'm planing on getting the HiFi Sundara or maybe the Anandas. My DAC; more like a DAP (how I will be feeding the AMP), Sony ZX 507 which I'm contemplating on selling it and getting the FiiO M11 PRO or....the iBasso DX220. I saw your other review on the iDSD Black Label however, I'm currently stationed in Japan and Amazon would not ship it here (I believe is the battery). I currently pair the ZX507 with Final Audio B3 and I can't wait your review on the Meze Rai Penta. Any suggestions?
Hey Joshua, what do you think about the Cayin HA-300. I just bought it and it's on its way. People have said it's an end-game 300b tube Amp
Very cool. I ended up with the SMSL SP200 for this, and I couldn't be happier. OK, that's a lie... I could be happier if I had a DAC that stacked perfectly with it, rather than the SMSL M300, which is shaped differently.
It's just strange one, to be sure. I would be okay with a slightly skewed angle if I had a DAC that would stack with it perfectly. Rumor has it that SMSL will be releasing a matching DAC, and that would be pretty nice.
It's apparently going to be the M200. www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/2019-ces-asia-smsl-will-bring-new-product-there.7732/page-2
It hasn't released yet due to the virus outbreak in China. As long as it doesn't mutate into a zombie outbreak, we'll be seeing it soon enough. I'll be buying the M200 and selling the M300. I mean, the look of my desktop matters. :D
I have a question: I ended up getting this dac/amp to pair with my HD800S for the built in EQ options but I'm having trouble with what windows settings to use on it.
In the properties for sample rate I can select anywhere between 44.1KHz to 352.8KHz, all 32-bit.
Are there any benefits or downsides to selecting above 44.1 or above 48KHz?
How does Geshelli Labs Archel 2.5 pro compare to these? It measures even better than Monoprice 887
Got the 789 over 887 cause it looks better to me. Love this amp and nice video man! Btw I also got mine on amazon so you get fast shipping and free returns for anybody looking to buy one
Awesome intro, really cinematic. All you need next is an anamorphic lens and flares :)
The only way the 887 could be better is having balanced pass-through XLR, higher quality connectors, more precise channel matching by using a better potentiometer. That's about it! I would gladly pay €150-200 for top build quality and more features.
I'm quite happy with my JDS atom, which is also flat and uncolored. Would you really be able to tell the difference in an a/b test?
Doubt it. I can't tell the difference between my EL AMP vs the THX 887 or the THX 789. Considering the Atom is supposedly a cleaner amp than the EL AMP I'd say you're not going to notice the difference in sound quality. The only reason you'd need to upgrade from the Atom is power output or you want XLR connection.
Nope. Anyone who tells you otherwise can hear grass growing
Hey Joshua! Are those Klipsch r41pm? Are you reviewing them anytime?
Hey! I have a Rotel dac on my home system. Can I incorporate the THX amp for an impending Sennheiser HD 800 S purchase?
for someone new to the hifi scene, what are some good dac's for this? situation right now is im already having a motu m2 for a microphone that im using, would that be good enough? or will there be a big difference if i go for a real dac so to speak.
thanks in advance for any advice!
So, if this amp is the endgame. What is the DAC pairing that people would recommend? I currently have a Fiio K5 Pro that I would be coming from.
Hello Josh,
Is this as good as the Benchmark hpa4?
I picked the 789. It was on sale for $240 from Drop. I think the 887 is like $10 more expensive buying directly from Monoprice and I was picking up headphones from Drop anwyays.
I’m surprised you haven’t reviewed the SMSL SP200 (THX AAA 888)
Same. I bought one and I cant fault it tbh
I'm using one right now. It works perfectly, but may be over powered for IEM's. It's two settings are medium power and ye gods!
@@kendil22 I'm using low gain with my 250 ohm DT 1990 headphones...
@@kendil22 you can get an 150ohm impedance adaptor for like £8 on ebay if you find it too loud for IEMs. Thank me later