Excellent review! Your simple, basic explanations are the best on KZread as they connect with everyone, no matter the level of audio experience they have. Best audio reviewer on KZread!

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the channel content.

I´m pretty much away from the hobby for almost a year, but I keep subscribed to hear what you got to say about the newer stuff Dave, those analogies and explanations just works well. That is pretty much audio friend talk. Keep up the good work!

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the channel content. Thanks 🙏

Love your reviews the frank opinion and the break down of how these iem perform. Always a fan

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome. Glad you enjoy the channel content.

Man, i just found out ur channel and i have to say ur a hidden gem in audio reviewing . Ur videos help me a lot in choosing the right stuff for me. Hope u will get attention that u deserve

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the channel content and find it helpful. Thanks for the kind words.

@huyqui9403

4 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile do you think the aria 2 replace the moondrop kato ? Im thinking about getting moondrop kato , or should i get the aria 2 instead? Thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

@huyqui9403 Aria 2 is not a Kato replacement. Kato is more neutral and analytical with more accurate tone and timbre.

@huyqui9403

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile wow , thanks for the response , i guess im gonna get the kato . its on sale for 120$ right now in my country . I keep seeing people said aria 2 is 95% of the kato and it made me confuse haha

@TheHonestAudiophile

3 ай бұрын

@huyqui9403 Look forward to hearing your impressions of the Kato

Thanks Dave! I really enjoy your reviews.

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome. Glad you enjoy the channel content.

Ive tried the aria 2s during a gathering with other audiophiles. One thing is for sure when I compared to my Katos. They sound similar on how they tuned but the driver quality was far more better on the Kato. My friend also said its a "Low-Res Kato" and Im a 100% agree!

GM ❄️☕️ I’m still running the OG Aria. SpinFit 100’s for tips and they still continue to amaze and make me smile 😊 Have a great weekend.

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

I understand. Have a great weekend!

I was never a big fan of the OG Aria but I am forever grateful they got me into the hobby seriously as opposed to just buy whatever and for the amazing spring tips. I hope those cable terminations screw in idea becomes a staple

@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices

5 ай бұрын

I didn't find their tips anything special.

😇 May God Bless You Always, David! 😇

Thanks!

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the gift, much appreciated.

Hi Dave, the gold with 3 holes in the face plate is actually a screw with 3 shallow holes, I know because on my starfield 2, it unsrewed itself over time, I got listen to it opened back. I hope moondroo put a thread lock on the newer aria2 so the screw wont get lost, luckily I was able to find the screw on my starfield 2 when it fell off while I was at work outdoors.

@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices

5 ай бұрын

😮

Thanks for the review. 👍🏽 By chance, did you happen to have listened to the Aria Snow? If so, how does the Aria 2 compare to the Aria Snow?

@TheHonestAudiophile

2 ай бұрын

Sorry haven't heard the Aria Snow.

Thanks for the review Dave! May I ask which one should I get for an upgrade of my Tin T2, Tin P1 Max or Dunu Titan S?

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

If you have a good amplifier the P1 Max, it is a bit power hungry. The DUNU Titan S is easier to drive. Keep in mind the Tin Hifi T2 mkii review will be coming soon.

@erenyeager655

5 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks Dave!

Thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome.

How would you say this compares to the Kotori Dauntless that you reviewed previously?

@TheHonestAudiophile

3 ай бұрын

Dauntless is more stage monitor leaning than the Aria 2 which is more fun leaning. The Aria 2 has way more bass presence, more forward mids, less treble extension, less details, less resolution and similar tone and timbre though being warmer.

Iam a taylor swift listener.songs like blank space ,wildest dreams,lover,cruel summer i like this kind of songs which iem will you suggest.Aria 2 or hexa?

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Aria 2 will be more enjoyable. The Hexa is more neutral and has more aggression and intensity in the upper mids and lower treble.

Hello good morning. I have a question that I'm sure you can solve very quickly. I am hesitating between Variations and Blessing 3. There are opinions in favor of Blessing 3, others in favor of Variations. Could you know what the sonic differences are?

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Here's a link to my Variations review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oml7xKOklNWaaZs.html Here's a link to my Blessing 3 review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nIel0Lmrgpmunto.html

@criticactual

4 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile for you which is better overall?

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Personally I prefer the Blessing 3 as it's more musical, the Variations just sounds boring. Both are excellent in technical availability.

@criticactual

4 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

@criticactual my pleasure, you're welcome

Hi! Which one is superior (for listen music) -Shuoer S12 -Blessing 3 -Hype 4 Thanks!

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

Here is how I would rank those 3: Hype 4 Blessing 3 S12

@LandsPlanes

5 ай бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks!

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

@LandsPlanes my pleasure, you're welcome

Which one should i get? Truthear zero :Red Moondrop Aria 2 Truthear Hexa My preferences are Details Resolution Separation Betweens instruments Controlled base so that Don't bleed Overall More musical and fun Sounding I listen to verity of genres including rock, classical, melodies, folks. Also it would be grateful if you suggest a DAC dongle to peer with.

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

I'd go with the Aria 2 between those choices. Dongle choices are plenty; Tanchjim Space, Hiby FC3, Hidizs XO, Fosi Audio DS1.

Got OG Aria bought 3 years ago, no longer has paint. But your description on mids is spot on. It's like is on key but not exciting. I like Aria on EDM where vocal is less important. I can sleep with this because how relaxing it is. I wonder what $300-500 IEM that has this same kind of tuning 🤔

@TheHonestAudiophile

Ай бұрын

ThieAudio Hype 4

Awesome review!!!!!! Can you review the Questyle NHB 15 USB-C!!!!! Any news on the Blessings 3 dusk?

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

I've not heard any news on the Blessing 3 Dusk. Thanks for the suggestion of the Questyke NUB 15. Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks for watching and commenting.

These don't have some kind of filters?

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

No swappable nozzle filters. I reviewed them as stock.

@SuperEnforcer88

5 ай бұрын

​@@TheHonestAudiophile I mistake these with the Starfield 2.

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

@SuperEnforcer88 I've not heard Starfield 3, seems interesting though.

Simgot ea500Lm review plz

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

EA500LM on the schedule with the other 35 products in for review.

Aria 2 or kato?

@TheHonestAudiophile

13 сағат бұрын

Kato because of natural tone and timbre, better details and resolution

@ririmax-lg4jy

9 сағат бұрын

@@TheHonestAudiophile Someone is offering me on our community with 2nd hand kato for the price of aria 2 so I guess it’s much worthy, thanks again!!!!

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 сағат бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome

How does it compare it to IE200? I can get IE 200 for extra 10 dollar..

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Sorry haven't heard the IE200.

I see Dave really doesn't like something that doesn't color the sound. Otherwise sounds like this Aria 2 is good.

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

I prefer a neutral, natural sound signature BUT I review products based on how they perform not my preference. Here are links to my gear ranking list, my review process and an explanation of my target curve. www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/honest-audiophile-review-process www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/what-is-an-honest-target-curve www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/does-your-music-preference-impact-your-sound-impressions www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing

I had this IEM and for me only thing what can i say is that they sound like tin cans.... the treble is painful. After 30 min of listening I had ringing in my ears... and to be honest this is the worst IEM that i heard in my life... Very aggressive and sharp... I wish that you would do more truthful reviews. I had many expensive headphones (audeze) and iems (shure) and aria 2 is painfully shit. And no, EQ doesn't help because there are some weird distortions when you try it...

@TheHonestAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the Aria 2. Thanks for your impressions. My impressions are my honest opinion. We all hear differently. Thanks for watching, , commenting and subscribing.

@seadoglonelyseal

2 ай бұрын

eh, i tried this aria 2 like 2 days ago, its opposite of wat u discribe here, may be u got the bad one. I listened about 90mins, 75% volume on my fiio k3s no EQ, very pleasant, my ears only fatigued a little bit.

Mine broke after 2 months of use, wouldn’t recommend

@tcospades7076

2 ай бұрын

you can prolly get em replaced? usually Amazon is good with that.

Where is the LAN? Disappeared over a year ago....🏜️ It doesn't matter, Moondrop is KZ with a waifu postcard...a lot of marketing, smoke and dust

@TheHonestAudiophile

5 ай бұрын

I heard the Lan a long time ago. It didn't fit well and didn't inspire a review. It was meh, nothing special.

@brano5006

5 ай бұрын

​@@TheHonestAudiophile MD fatigue ..

@brano5006

5 ай бұрын

7:42 I see now ....just as I commented