Cheap equates to value IMHO. The actual price of a product becomes subjective based on a person's financial situation. However the value of a product is based on a person's overall experience of a product. My SVS Ultras were rather expensive for me on a fixed income, but their value to me is priceless as they have reawakened my passion in music and introduced me to your channel and yourself. But my tomato box is collapsing, so all that remains is for me to thank you once again for your time, effort, and sharing this with us all. Stay well and true to yourself, Sir.
I just got the SMSL SU-1 yesterday and hooked it up with my new Fosi V3 and an old pair of Andrew Jones designed Pioneer tower speakers I bought on close-out for $120 for the pair. It sounds wonderful.
I bought the Ayima D03 and Polk TSi 100's and I love it. I have no clue what is good or not, but it sounds good to me for the music I listen to. This is YT. No matter what you do there will be a group that gives you grief for it. Keep doing what you do. It is appreciated.
Thanks to cheapaudioman, I bought a Aiyima A07 and then later the Sony SSCS5 speakers. I have them connected to my bedroom TV and WOW does it sound amazing, good bass etc. Very good price ($160 for the set up), blows away any sound bar out of the water. Phantom center sounds great and the bass is excellent.
7:25 Consider the Schiit Loki instead of the power supply....................... The internal OP Amps required for an EQ will raise the signal gain enough to raise the overall volume. Plus the bonus of having an EQ. 🔈🔉🔊
I bought the Sony SSCS5 bookshelf’s because of you. Paired with a Denon receiver and an RSL speedwoofer MKII, listening to it right now and it sounds glorious. Music and movies are a game changer with this budget system. Bought the Sony’s on sale for $148, in my opinion that’s a pretty good deal for these. Can’t believe these go below $100.
The Fosi Audio v3 and Neumi BS5 seem like a very tempting combo for me. In my room, I have to put speakers close to if not right up against the wall, so options like the Sony SSCS5 and Elac BS41 are off the list.
I took your advice on the WiiM Mini when it came out and have now had it for a year. Boy do I love that little puck. And they keep improving the app and firmware. So now it actually sounds way better than when I bought it. ❤
I PICKED THE Aiyima A07 based on this video, on prime sale, and must say I am impressed. For a secondary system, it packs the punch. For now it's attached to a lower quality DAC (Tashman) as well as a DVD player as transport. Even so, I don't notice any problems with sound quality. When ready for next piece I will follow your suggestions as well. Thanks Randy ....
bottom line for me is i pulled the cheap charlie trigger on the neaumi bs5 and then the neaumi center paired jamo dmr sattlelite speakers 4 with a chinese kaoshi 7.1 reciever ! and to continue my value party from my trust in you i live overseas i got the unifi 2.0 from amazon and i scored marantz sr73 original reciever in mint condition and it drives the elac 2.0 in stereo like a LS 400 LEXUS!!! LOL THANKS AGAIN AND NEVER MIND THE HATERS CAUSE THEY GONNA HATE NO MATTER WHAT!!!
I am running a Aiyima A07 pro with Dali oberon 1's on my desk. Would not have known about Aiyima without this channel. The combo sounds great! And i got a great deal on the Dali's, only 250 euro's used, only 4 months old, they are as new so really happy with it!
JohnAudioTech did a review, test and disassembly video on the Fosi TB10D and the V3. He thought both were quite good. The opamps on the TB10D were surface mounted on the circuit board. Which is fine, just no rollin'. He Also argued against higher voltage power bricks, he felt 36 volts were OK, but was concerned about longevity if driving the crap out of them with a 48 volt supply. If I were concerned about it, I'd try to find a 36 volt high quality linear power supply (which will cost as much as a TB10D) that has a beefy set of main capacitors to act as a reserve for bass transients and call it a day.
What a plethora of products. Can make really decent systems with Speakers, Amp, Dac, Source (WiiM) for $350. Add a headphone amp and all of it for $400.
Hi Randy, Could you please take a look at the new budget speakers Klipsch R-50M...? Immediately I thought they looked cool, and the build quality seems to be good too.
Randy, talk about whatever products you want to talk about ! Cheap is a relative term.. $1000 can be considered cheap, depending on the product; it’s all relative; do what you want.
@cheapaudioman will you consider doing a video walking through a simple headphone set up for automatic turntable that doesn't have a headphone jack? I have Audio Tech lp60x with Edifier r128DBObt speakers and I'm lost when it comes to listening to vinyl with phones on my set up and I'm not even sure it's possible. But i think it is, Im just not sure where to turn
I'm going to recommend the Koss KSC75 headphones. 20-25 bucks, sound amazing w great bass. The on ear clip on style is a little weird, but they fit great under my ski helmet. These have a really nice open sound, as good as my HIFIMAN400se. Maybe the best deal in headphones.
In normal use the KSC75 seems somewhat bass shy, but that's because of their open back and on the ear design. Press them closer into your ears and there's a good bit of low frequency sound there. Their real strengths are their clarity and detail and that they are very lightweight. I have a pair and I like them. You can't beat them for twenty bucks or so.
Adding to my comment below since I cannot edit on my tablet. The Sony SSCS5s ARE on Prime Day sale, but not at the predicted below $100. They are going for $123. Still a way better deal than the ELAC BS41s right now.
@@DadsWatchingTH-cam Chi-fi = Chinese fidelity. Most stuff these days is made in China or sourced in China anyway but the category of "Chi-fi" means designed and marketed from there as well. It's not Yamaha or Sony or even several thousand-dollar speakers but rather companies based there and selling at a lower price point.
Been watching a lot of your videos lately, and I love them. I wanted an easy and budget home theatre, purchased one Amazon Echo (The big one), and thought I'll connect two and make a stereo pair to enjoy movies and TV shows, butt found out I need a fire stick for it and it'll still have latency issues. I'm trying to make a budget home theatre system, (and I'm a noob), what would you reccommend? I want to keep it under 250 USD please. I was thinking either the Jamo 5.0 (5 speakers for $150) or The Jamo S801 (pair for $65), but what AV receiver do I get? I don't even have any wild idea what would work. Another option is Samsung HW-B550 2.1ch + Samsung - SWA-9200S/ZA 2.0ch Wireless Rear Speaker kits (would cost me 280). Will that be any good?
I got those Sony speakers for 80 dollars at bust buy last year... love them! I'll will get the Elac's if they go for about the same price this year. Hoping Amazon is reading the comments.
Hi Randy. I've been scouring the internet to find a comparison between the smsl su1 and the Topping E30ii (or even the new lite version). Both use the AKM4493S and since you've heard both, which would you prefer (the lite probably compares better in the price range than the non lite version, but it just came out)
I got both the Fosi Audio TB10D and the BT20A Pro (thanks to your channel), really liking them so far... even with the 32V PSU the TPA3255 amplifier-chip really has some punch. The TB10D is running a pair of smaller Dali Zensor Pico speakers at my PC setup and even though I'm using the built-in DAC in my monitor, it sounds great. The BT20A Pro is currently connected to my AT-LP5 (w. AT-VM95E) turntable and a pair of Dali Blue 2002 speakers, holy moly I really like the sound from this setup ... looking for a suitable phono preamp though, just to see how that would change the overall experience.
I recently replaced my Pioneer BS22 speakers with KEF Q350. My source is a WiiM Pro. I’m powering the speakers with the SMSL sa50 mini amplifier. I am happy with the Q350 over the BS22, but I’ve read the Q350 need a ton of power. I’m not hearing any large deficiencies. Am I missing something? Should I be replacing my amp with something beefier?
I bought the SMSL SU-1 but I’m experiencing some annoying noise from my speakers when i change songs. I tried with another DAC from topping and everything work well. Is it normal?😅 i sent it back to Amazon
I've got the FX Audi Dac X6, Fosi Audio TB-10, Sony SSCS5 Speakers, also the Dayton Audio B652-AIR 6-1/2" (which sound pretty good, and IF I didn't have them I'd buy the Jamo Studio Series S 803 Compact 5.0 Home Theater System (White) But no where to put them tho I'm sure they'd pass SWMBO WAF LIST), Koss HD-40, and KZ Audio which I really like. So as I bnlindly follow you into the bottomless BUDGET Audio Rabbit hole... When do we drink the Kool Aid ??? She Who Must Be Obeyed
I am thinking of picking up a Wiim. Would I be happier with the pro or is the mini sufficient in most cases. I don't mind spending the extra 50 dollars or so for the pro
@@cheapaudiomanYou know, I'm not sure if there's a high quality single channel off-the-shelf class D amp chip out there. Most of the powered subwoofers out there are likely using bridged designs or have stereo chips pushing dual voice coil woofers. I think a dedicated single channel design would be better all around for a class D mono power amp.
Thanks for this Randy! Great coverage. Would you pick SMSL su1 or the Geshelli J2s? Of course J2s are over 2.5 times but from a long term investment point of view, what's your take? Thanks and keep the fear videos coming.
Doing a WTF as the ELAC BS41's are NOT a part of Amazon Prime Day AND they went UP! They are selling...on Prime Day...for $180! FOUL! I don't think these will EVER go on sale below $100 again.
Chifi gets a lot of MFers butthurt, because when you listen to some of it, it kicks ass, and it hurts there sensibilities that they need to spend thousands and thousands to enojoy decent hifi
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WIIM Mini amzn.to/3raoPzt
Douk Audio U10 amzn.to/43gptJk
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Aiyima amzn.to/3NMoRFy
WIIM Mini amzn.to/3raoPzt
Neumi BS5 amzn.to/46FeEmQ
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Koss amzn.to/44yfxvF
I was going to do a Tidal trial, but I don't see your link here
you got an Amazon link to the beefier power supplies for Fosi?
Cheap equates to value IMHO. The actual price of a product becomes subjective based on a person's financial situation. However the value of a product is based on a person's overall experience of a product. My SVS Ultras were rather expensive for me on a fixed income, but their value to me is priceless as they have reawakened my passion in music and introduced me to your channel and yourself. But my tomato box is collapsing, so all that remains is for me to thank you once again for your time, effort, and sharing this with us all. Stay well and true to yourself, Sir.
I'm on a budget myself so I certainly appreciate your analysis.
I just got the SMSL SU-1 yesterday and hooked it up with my new Fosi V3 and an old pair of Andrew Jones designed Pioneer tower speakers I bought on close-out for $120 for the pair. It sounds wonderful.
I bought the Ayima D03 and Polk TSi 100's and I love it. I have no clue what is good or not, but it sounds good to me for the music I listen to. This is YT. No matter what you do there will be a group that gives you grief for it. Keep doing what you do. It is appreciated.
Thanks to cheapaudioman, I bought a Aiyima A07 and then later the Sony SSCS5 speakers. I have them connected to my bedroom TV and WOW does it sound amazing, good bass etc. Very good price ($160 for the set up), blows away any sound bar out of the water. Phantom center sounds great and the bass is excellent.
7:25 Consider the Schiit Loki instead of the power supply.......................
The internal OP Amps required for an EQ will raise the signal gain enough to raise the overall volume. Plus the bonus of having an EQ. 🔈🔉🔊
I bought the Sony SSCS5 bookshelf’s because of you. Paired with a Denon receiver and an RSL speedwoofer MKII, listening to it right now and it sounds glorious. Music and movies are a game changer with this budget system. Bought the Sony’s on sale for $148, in my opinion that’s a pretty good deal for these. Can’t believe these go below $100.
The Fosi Audio v3 and Neumi BS5 seem like a very tempting combo for me. In my room, I have to put speakers close to if not right up against the wall, so options like the Sony SSCS5 and Elac BS41 are off the list.
I took your advice on the WiiM Mini when it came out and have now had it for a year. Boy do I love that little puck. And they keep improving the app and firmware. So now it actually sounds way better than when I bought it. ❤
I PICKED THE Aiyima A07 based on this video, on prime sale, and must say I am impressed. For a secondary system, it packs the punch. For now it's attached to a lower quality DAC (Tashman) as well as a DVD player as transport. Even so, I don't notice any problems with sound quality. When ready for next piece I will follow your suggestions as well. Thanks Randy ....
Happy Sunday Randy. Great take on fear that truly is a bargain. Look forward to your Amazon prime coverage. All the best.
thanks!
Need some speaks for music while playing games over the home theater system. Those Sonys are looking very attractive.
bottom line for me is i pulled the cheap charlie trigger on the neaumi bs5 and then the neaumi center paired jamo dmr sattlelite speakers 4 with a chinese kaoshi 7.1 reciever ! and to continue my value party from my trust in you i live overseas i got the unifi 2.0 from amazon and i scored marantz sr73 original reciever in mint condition and it drives the elac 2.0 in stereo like a LS 400 LEXUS!!! LOL THANKS AGAIN AND NEVER MIND THE HATERS CAUSE THEY GONNA HATE NO MATTER WHAT!!!
Got my first pair of sscs5s for $78 on sale. Awesome little speakers with big sound!
I listend to the CAM and bought a set also, they really do kick ass.
@@lilpoindexter I run my ohm walsh 2s on a and the Sony's on b
Got my first pair of SSCS5 for $94. Hoping to get another pair on sale this week. Love them
I am running a Aiyima A07 pro with Dali oberon 1's on my desk. Would not have known about Aiyima without this channel. The combo sounds great! And i got a great deal on the Dali's, only 250 euro's used, only 4 months old, they are as new so really happy with it!
Just ordered a pair of the KZ earbuds based upon this. Enjoy your reviews and perspective.
JohnAudioTech did a review, test and disassembly video on the Fosi TB10D and the V3. He thought both were quite good. The opamps on the TB10D were surface mounted on the circuit board. Which is fine, just no rollin'. He Also argued against higher voltage power bricks, he felt 36 volts were OK, but was concerned about longevity if driving the crap out of them with a 48 volt supply. If I were concerned about it, I'd try to find a 36 volt high quality linear power supply (which will cost as much as a TB10D) that has a beefy set of main capacitors to act as a reserve for bass transients and call it a day.
What a plethora of products. Can make really decent systems with Speakers, Amp, Dac, Source (WiiM) for $350. Add a headphone amp and all of it for $400.
Yesss, The Cheap Audio Man did it again!!!
This IS why you are special.
I hope you try JDS Labs someday. I would like to know your take on there DAC and amp. Fits in your Cheapaudioman name.
Hey Randy, what do you think about this system -> WiiM Pro + Fosi V3 + SSCS5? (Im hoping each will be near or under $100 on prime day?)
Hi Randy, Could you please take a look at the new budget speakers Klipsch R-50M...? Immediately I thought they looked cool, and the build quality seems to be good too.
Randy, talk about whatever products you want to talk about !
Cheap is a relative term.. $1000 can be considered cheap, depending on the product; it’s all relative; do what you want.
thanks!
@cheapaudioman will you consider doing a video walking through a simple headphone set up for automatic turntable that doesn't have a headphone jack? I have Audio Tech lp60x with Edifier r128DBObt speakers and I'm lost when it comes to listening to vinyl with phones on my set up and I'm not even sure it's possible. But i think it is, Im just not sure where to turn
Hi Randy, I'm loving your videos.
Have you ever tried thr Srhythm NC35 headphones? Whats your input on them?
I'm going to recommend the Koss KSC75 headphones. 20-25 bucks, sound amazing w great bass. The on ear clip on style is a little weird, but they fit great under my ski helmet. These have a really nice open sound, as good as my HIFIMAN400se.
Maybe the best deal in headphones.
Thanks for the tips!
In normal use the KSC75 seems somewhat bass shy, but that's because of their open back and on the ear design. Press them closer into your ears and there's a good bit of low frequency sound there. Their real strengths are their clarity and detail and that they are very lightweight. I have a pair and I like them. You can't beat them for twenty bucks or so.
The title of this video reminds me of a line from Eugene Levy in National Lampoons Vacation
Now we are talking cheap and what I like 👍 🔥 🚀
Adding to my comment below since I cannot edit on my tablet. The Sony SSCS5s ARE on Prime Day sale, but not at the predicted below $100. They are going for $123. Still a way better deal than the ELAC BS41s right now.
Sscs5 available new for $85 right now. You just have to shop a bit. I ordered a pair for my shop
I love your take on cheap audio and Chi-Fi. Keep on going! :)
Whats Chi-Fi is it "cheap-hifi?"
@@DadsWatchingTH-cam Chi-fi = Chinese fidelity. Most stuff these days is made in China or sourced in China anyway but the category of "Chi-fi" means designed and marketed from there as well. It's not Yamaha or Sony or even several thousand-dollar speakers but rather companies based there and selling at a lower price point.
Been watching a lot of your videos lately, and I love them. I wanted an easy and budget home theatre, purchased one Amazon Echo (The big one), and thought I'll connect two and make a stereo pair to enjoy movies and TV shows, butt found out I need a fire stick for it and it'll still have latency issues.
I'm trying to make a budget home theatre system, (and I'm a noob), what would you reccommend? I want to keep it under 250 USD please.
I was thinking either the Jamo 5.0 (5 speakers for $150) or The Jamo S801 (pair for $65), but what AV receiver do I get? I don't even have any wild idea what would work.
Another option is Samsung HW-B550 2.1ch + Samsung - SWA-9200S/ZA 2.0ch Wireless Rear Speaker kits (would cost me 280). Will that be any good?
I got those Sony speakers for 80 dollars at bust buy last year... love them! I'll will get the Elac's if they go for about the same price this year. Hoping Amazon is reading the comments.
Picked up a WiiM mini, $78, will be here shortly!
Hi Randy. I've been scouring the internet to find a comparison between the smsl su1 and the Topping E30ii (or even the new lite version). Both use the AKM4493S and since you've heard both, which would you prefer (the lite probably compares better in the price range than the non lite version, but it just came out)
At that price, I am tempted to pick up those Elac bookshelf speakers.
they may go on sale a little bit more this week
Hi Randy what do you think of the Fosi Audio SK01
damn.. i wish i had those choices for that price in europe.
i cant find good budget speakers
I got both the Fosi Audio TB10D and the BT20A Pro (thanks to your channel), really liking them so far... even with the 32V PSU the TPA3255 amplifier-chip really has some punch.
The TB10D is running a pair of smaller Dali Zensor Pico speakers at my PC setup and even though I'm using the built-in DAC in my monitor, it sounds great. The BT20A Pro is currently connected to my AT-LP5 (w. AT-VM95E) turntable and a pair of Dali Blue 2002 speakers, holy moly I really like the sound from this setup ... looking for a suitable phono preamp though, just to see how that would change the overall experience.
I recently replaced my Pioneer BS22 speakers with KEF Q350. My source is a WiiM Pro. I’m powering the speakers with the SMSL sa50 mini amplifier. I am happy with the Q350 over the BS22, but I’ve read the Q350 need a ton of power. I’m not hearing any large deficiencies. Am I missing something? Should I be replacing my amp with something beefier?
I bought the SMSL SU-1 but I’m experiencing some annoying noise from my speakers when i change songs. I tried with another DAC from topping and everything work well. Is it normal?😅 i sent it back to Amazon
Thank you!
Hey just wondering if you thing the polk es15 and fossi v3 would pai well together?
Love the videos keep them coming
Luv u man
FX Audi Dac X6?? does that fall into the group?
I've got the FX Audi Dac X6, Fosi Audio TB-10, Sony SSCS5 Speakers, also the Dayton Audio B652-AIR 6-1/2" (which sound pretty good, and IF I didn't have them I'd buy the Jamo Studio Series S 803 Compact 5.0 Home Theater System (White) But no where to put them tho I'm sure they'd pass SWMBO WAF LIST), Koss HD-40, and KZ Audio which I really like. So as I bnlindly follow you into the bottomless BUDGET Audio Rabbit hole... When do we drink the Kool Aid ??? She Who Must Be Obeyed
Pretty happy with mine but Suspect that the smsl su 1 probably runs circles around it. Anyone out there made. Comparison?
I am thinking of picking up a Wiim. Would I be happier with the pro or is the mini sufficient in most cases. I don't mind spending the extra 50 dollars or so for the pro
@Cheapaudioman_-__ Did I really win something?
Randy, looking to run a couple of amps as monoblocks, are there any you suggest that are bridgeable? Keep up the great work.
that's one of the things that is missing in the super cheap amp world. hoping that they come out with someone soon that can do that
@@cheapaudioman I figured this may be the case, thanks for the response.
Schiit just came out with two desk top amps. They can be ran as monoblocks.
@@cheapaudiomanYou know, I'm not sure if there's a high quality single channel off-the-shelf class D amp chip out there. Most of the powered subwoofers out there are likely using bridged designs or have stereo chips pushing dual voice coil woofers. I think a dedicated single channel design would be better all around for a class D mono power amp.
@@marzcapone9939 Cheers, but i don't think 4 watts per channel is going to cut it.
Nice start to the vid, maybe it’ll help to keep a few trolls in their holes… keep it up Randy!!!
thanks, Brian!
My $30 douk audio amp sounds awesome
Thanks for this Randy! Great coverage.
Would you pick SMSL su1 or the Geshelli J2s? Of course J2s are over 2.5 times but from a long term investment point of view, what's your take?
Thanks and keep the fear videos coming.
long term the J2 for sure
@@cheapaudioman thank you! Appreciate the input. Best wishes to you and family.
Get the one that lets you change op amps.
@@samza9622 thank you for the guidance. I'm yet to go down the op amps rabbit hole. So many rabbit holes...
What would you reccomend neumi or elac? Looks like neumi is 100 watts vs elac at 25 watts
those spec numbers are usually BS. if you have lower power amp the BS5 if you have something a little more beefy then the Elacs
His Cheapness Nails it!
Well done Randolph!
As long as it sounds good, I don't care where it's made.
Please review the Sparkos A07 amp against the V3.
thank you so much for your support!
I'm kind of pissed off the Koss is three times the price on dutch Amazon.
Would I need an amp to pushed elac speakers if I have onkyo TX RZ-50
onkyo should drive them
@@cheapaudioman thank you
Cheap, man your singing my song!
Doing a WTF as the ELAC BS41's are NOT a part of Amazon Prime Day AND they went UP! They are selling...on Prime Day...for $180! FOUL! I don't think these will EVER go on sale below $100 again.
Chinese like Audio to.
Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker System (Black) (International Version) $690 in Australia! Man we get ripped off….
Crazy. I got mine for $95 USD in the US . Great speakers for under $100.
Chifi gets a lot of MFers butthurt, because when you listen to some of it, it kicks ass, and it hurts there sensibilities that they need to spend thousands and thousands to enojoy decent hifi
👍
Don't worry about these people saying "cheap = disposable" when they're upgrading their snake oil every 6 months!
Undur?
Lol… thanks for the back up
Hey my friend am here
Thanks for the visit