Please put the name of the headphone in the description.

@joshchacko7729

Ай бұрын

Think about it from the perspective of the KZreadr... Has to push the algorithm somehow. He's even putting all his 'Top' lists in the description now.

@thelastrhino2581

Ай бұрын

@@joshchacko7729 Can you imagine looking at his video list and seeing all these BS titles? How are you supposed to find anything. You give up, watch nothing and move to another channel.

@maegnificant

Ай бұрын

You mean the title. It is actually in the description. Clickbait titles work, sadly.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Product names are always the first line of the description. Unfortunately, if I put the product name in the title, many people decide they're not interested even without starting the video. This is a necessary approach or the channel dies...

@thelastrhino2581

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound Hm, are you sure? Look at Joshua Valour, he always puts the reviewed unit's name in the title and the channel is not dying. It's just basic logic... do you want to end up with your last 50 videos with titles like this one's? Yes, I did mean title, what's the point of having it just in the description. Or Z Reviews (as terrible as it is). And before you say those are bigger channels, smaller ones do it too. Super Reviews, etc. All thriving. And you used to do it too. I am sure many of us don't click to watch precisely because of the bait, intelligence-insulting titles. I only did because I know what a good reviewer you are.

Just ordered on your recommendation. Very exited to try these. I'll report back when I get them and try them.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Nice choice! I reckon you'll be pretty impressed.

Pre ordered. Waiting for delivery. Thanks to you.

@PassionforSound

26 күн бұрын

Congratulations! You'll love them 🙂

@brianpacheco1927

25 күн бұрын

Can you let us know how long they take to ship? I’m thinking of these for a bedroom office setup.

Your editting has greatly improved, cheers

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you like the new approach!

@nitraM321

Ай бұрын

yes, but you still speak in a weird unnatural way that differs greatly from how you sound "live" to be honest i find it cringy

So glad you reviewed this headphone.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

What makes you think it would be my last?

@shawnpwatsons1

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound I don't think I completed my thought entirely and now I don't know what it was. Being 60 sometimes that happens...lol.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Haha. All good... I thought you'd seen my future video schedule...

Also are there after market pads that will fit?

I don’t use many headphones these days as I’m 99% speaker based but I made an exception for the Ada and it does indeed have magic in it. It makes the midrange shine in a way I’ve never heard from another headphone and it’s almost hypnotic. Great review!

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences with the Adas. Nice to hear I'm not the only one captivated by them 😁

@brianpacheco1927

Ай бұрын

Biocelluose driver as well as the horn design cup which relieves the treble of any weird stuff helps with that. I’m curious how these compare to the defunct Focal Elegia. They were twice the price but they had a really nice smooth midrange but a tinny treble to them.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I can't answer that one - sorry

@brianpacheco1927

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound No problem. Have you heard the Auteur OG? That one also uses a bio cellulose driver - curious how the midrange of this compares to that. From what I remember from owning it, it was very neutral and quite ‘sleepy’ sounding for lack of a better word but the midrange was very sweet and pleasant to listen to.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I think I reviewed the Auteur OG ages ago, but it's been too long to remember specifically. What I can say for sure is that they don't match the character of the Adas (I don't know that anything does) due to the size of the driver and the use of the rear horn.

If you look at open back headphones as the extension of the ear canal I bet we could create audio realistic headphones or earbuds instead of conveniently shaped headphones or earbuds.

The Ada has put my Sundara on vacation..for a while. I wish they were over ear but there ya go

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I definitely prefer over ears too, but not if it altered the sound of these in any way

Thanks man.

any idea on what headphone i should try to purchase next? i'm kinda cheap so i everything i have is fairly cheap. my favorite at the moment is my old AKG K340, my backup cans include HD558s, HD280 Pros, DT 990 Black Special Edition, grado sr225 and portapros. i have moondrop kato for iems, not a huge iem guy though. i feel like i probably either need to go for a nicer closed back and/or get a planar next, any thoughts appreciated.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Perhaps try one of the lower level HiFiMans like the HE400 or Sundara?

Are these built on a Sony chassis ? The head rest on these look identical to my Sony MDR-7506 studio monitor headphones.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Just the headband is the same and even then, it might just be a Chinese copy of the Sony headband - not sure if they buy from the same suppliers. 🙂

I got my Ada today and I have big channel unbalance. But like really big! On a Fiio app on Btr7 could fix it but I can't use it with my Aune s17. Out of the box left channel didn't work at all until I connected and disconnected cable several times. But unbalance is just crazy.(I tried many different cables so it's not a cable) Tomorrow will try to return and will wait for Verum 2 Also box where headphones was packed is very small so pads was really compressed and deformed. In the box also a letter that headphones was inspected and a name of a person who supposedly did it so I just wondering how it's possible that they inspect it before sending and miss such unbalance. So for the price of headphones +46€ delivery, +24 € customs to Germany it's really not worth it! I just hope return delivery will be covered in refund.

Well, you've sold them on me, i will order them. Thanks. I just pre-ordered it for batch two which looks to have a better headband. They Seriously charge $77 for shipping to Australia 🥶😭

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

It sucks to live here as an audiophile... ☹️

Will you test the Grell OAE1 once it comes out? I think this will also be very different from other headphones on the market.

@shawnpwatsons1

Ай бұрын

yes, this is what I'm wondering about.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

If I can get my hands on one, for sure!

@maegnificant

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound there are some still available to pre order :p

Lachlan, I think you said that the Ada is an easy-to- drive headphone . So perhaps it doesn't need an amplifier. Does its sound benefit from one? If so, can you suggest mid-range or lower priced amplifiers that facilitate the Ada's strengths well ? Thank you very much for this review of an interesting-to-me piece of gear. Cheers.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Hi Clarke. That's correct that they don't need amplification from a power requirement point of view. However, they'll benefit from quality above a laptop or smartphone headphone jack. I'd happily pair them with a nice dongle like a Simgot DEW4X, Questyle M15 or Dita Navigator. Or, for more desktop use, something like a Schiit or Geshelli stack of DAC and amp, or even a Chord Mojo 2 would be great.

@clarkejones8090

Ай бұрын

Thank you

How do they compare to the Sennheiser HD 6xx headphones?

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I don't have the HD6xx to compare, but these are snappier and faster than the Sennys, that's for sure.

It’s good that Aida isn’t at the price range where selling a vital organ like one of your kidneys is an option in order to buy one. My next purchase was the Verrums or the 7Hz planar AE. I know one is an I EM but which of these three would you choose? Don’t worry I won’t be hardbroke forever. I will be manufacturing’ & selling antigravity vehicles in the open market place one day :)

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

It's really impossible to make that recommendation for you without better understanding your needs and preferences. I can't comment on the IEM, but you can't go wrong with either headphone!

With an over-ear form factor, it seems that the Ada would be competing against a Grado. Is it fair to compare them?

@yourtubisfilled7164

Ай бұрын

I'd be interested in that comparison.

@vaneast411

Ай бұрын

grados are on ear as well... and I was wondering the same thing

@martink.6178

Ай бұрын

@@vaneast411 +1

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

That's a great point! I've only got an old pair of Alessandro MS-1 headphones here so it's not an entirely fair comparison, but having heard a bunch of Grados at different levels, I'd say that the tuning of the Adas is more balanced and their sense of immediacy and control is better. The Grados will be punchier in the bass because of their mid-bass emphasised house sound.

@danrussell9357

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound Thanks for the answer. I appreciate the comparison to the O2 and covering ETA content.

0:00 Balls? I'm in.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Haha. Is that what the auto subtitles say? 🤣😂

@DingleberrryDan

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound Nope. This was all you homie. But you should manually add the subtitle so that everyone is absolutely clear that you indeed mean balls.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

😂

... yes ok but... what about the Verum2 that are in the same price range? Verum has roughly the same impedeance and better freq response.. so?

@chunkycheesemonkey99

Ай бұрын

The verum company owner is an outright psychopath that threatened to send anthrax to a negative reviewer, i would never, ever, ever buy from verum. Apparently hes also an out and about nazi according to his neighbor whom i know

@MothMales

Ай бұрын

People don’t like the creator so most will not consider them.

@MLantier

Ай бұрын

But I love supporting the people of Ukraine.

@Kenny-Somafunk

Ай бұрын

@@MLantier I do as well but I draw the line at misogynistic racist dicks

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

They're very different headphones so not really comparable. The V2s are a bit more comfortable as an over ear design and their tuning is more balanced. The Adas are significantly more compact and portable. They're also more fun and engaging to listen to (which is not to say they're necessarily better - just different)

@Passion for Sound, could you possibly do a video comparing IEM's/headphones that cost around $3000 AUD with a pair of Stand-mount or bookshelf speakers of equal or similar value. I really want to know in general, if spending similar value on pretty highend IEM/headphones, vs speakers, which sounds better? I realise this is a difficult ask since speakers especially vary in sound quality vs value for money but your opinion in general would be much appreciated.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that's a really tough one! I think the biggest challenge is the source chains needed. You can get $3000 headphones to sound amazing for way less money than $3000 speakers in terms of amplification. Also, IME $3000 headphones are close to the top level you can go while $3000 speakers are still relatively entry level so the headphones will easily win on technicalities. Beyond that, we're probably talking about the feeling of speaker sound vs the feeling of headphone sound and that's a whole other topic 😁

@MaZEEZaM

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound Very true. I love the sound of the IEM's I have except I miss the bass feel. I was thinking to get around this I could use myPC and output two sources, one being an amp and headphes or IEM's and separately a subwoofer. As I'm yet to buy the sub and I'm thinking either the SVS 3000 micro or SVS 1000 SB Pro. Both can be controlled via an app. I'm wanting the subwoofer for my speakers anyway but as I'm yet to get it, I'm not sure how well that would work, especially as I prefer IEM's that seal out external sound.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

That's not a bad idea to give you the feel. It'll just be a matter of tuning it for the right frequency and volume and that's just trial and error.

@MaZEEZaM

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound i will give it a shot. It should work as from what I understand about subwoofers, is that they should be felt, more than heard. I'm going to buy the Westone Audio MACH 70 and one of the SVS subwoofers.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

@MaZEEZaM hope you love the combo!

Big heads need not apply?

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I forgot to show that, but they've actually got quite a large adjustment range (I might have shown that in the O2 video). The headband is also very flexible so width isn't an issue.

Vs edition xs?

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

They're extremely different. The Ada will never match the bass from the XS, but the Ada is way more fun to listen to for me.

How does it compare to the Verum 2 ?

@larsv6144

Ай бұрын

Yes please compare to the Verum 2 and a Hifiman.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

They're very, very different headphones. The Adas aren't really like anything else in terms of their physical design (on-ear, simple, light weight, etc.) but also they're sound. They're more fun and more mid focussed than any HiFiMan headphones and they're more compact and portable than the Verums or HiFiMans. Sonically, the Verum 2 is maybe stronger across the full frequency range and a bit less mid-forward, but not better - just different.

@mnmlist1454

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound tqvm

@TC-bz8sm

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Pls elaborate a bit when you meant ‘stronger’ ie V2s fuller / thicker than Adas ? How abt the difference between them re treble, which one is leaner / more sibilant prone？

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

When I say stronger, I mean the V2 doesn't have the roll-off that the Adas have so they're a bit more complete in their frequency response. As for treble, the V2 is a bit brighter, but both have excellent treble quality so neither is prone to sibilance.

Not totally convince on these For me, the biggest sticking point is the $350 price, $300 sounds better. The Verum 2 sounds nice and right price but I have heard rumors that shipping not reliable

Those foam cushions with their deep cutaways don't look particularly durable to me!

@Lunaq

Ай бұрын

Whole thing looks like a 30 euro headphone

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Having lived with the O2 and now the Ada for a while, the pads last as long as any other foam pad

@williamevans9426

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound Many thanks for taking the time to provide this useful information.

@zenguitar65

Ай бұрын

They look cheap, and poor of quality construction.

Isn’t this how funktion one and other club and festival soundsystems work with loaded horns

@PassionforSound

27 күн бұрын

I don't know funktion one, but most horn speakers for PA, etc. are placed in front of the driver so you see the horn, not the driver. These do the opposite and put the horn off the back of the driver.

This or Verum 2?

@illiazakrevskyi783

Ай бұрын

I ordered both 😅 I hope they will be quite different

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I was just going to say that they are so different that you can't really compare them. The Verums are more comfortable for longer and have the versatility of pad rolling. The Adas are more fun, more compact and easier to just throw on your head and start listening. I'd reach for each of them for different reasons.

@danm203

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Does the Verum 2 get close to the Hifiman HE1000se? Maybe I can save some money as I've been looking hard at the 1000se after hearing it many times.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

They're quite different and the HEKSE is still a step up in overall performance, but the Verum 2 get you maybe 85% of the way there in terms of technical capabilities, but with quite different tuning.

@danm203

Ай бұрын

I really appreciate the fact that you interact with your viewers. Subscribed.

For that kind of money, at least make the housing look more premium...

@TheRealPotoroo

Ай бұрын

Damn but they're fugly. And what's with companies putting "studio monitor" on totally not neutral gear?

@ragecandy

Ай бұрын

Messed up but that kind of money is basically just lower midrange in hi-fi stuff

@guybuddy1

Ай бұрын

@@ragecandy That's part of my point though, there's loads of stuff out there that look and feel really nice within the 300~500 range.

@guybuddy1

Ай бұрын

@@TheRealPotoroo IKR 🤷

@hiatsini

Ай бұрын

@@guybuddy1and the other headphones in that price range mostly sound like shit, aside from the classic sennheisers which then require expensive amplification and dacs to sound good. Same with Verums

97db for a headphone isnt super sensative

but can they beat koss kph40 🤣

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

That's actually a very reasonable question, but yes. As good as the Koss are, the sense of immediacy from these is epic and takes them next level and then some

$10 to add a headband strap on their website it seems.

my headphones also make sound

Isn’t that a WHAMMY in the thumbnail? Would love to hear your review on the WHAMMY - it’s seriously good. Btw, I recently picked up an MSR-MV1 and holy crap. Single most comfy pair I’ve ever worn, and is amazing as a daily driver.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I actually grabbed that photo from the ETA website so it's not a setup that I personally have 😁

@asplmn

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound if you weren't all the way across the pond from me, I'd definitely send you mine to play around with. :)

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

@asplmn thank you for the thought!

The last Rino isn't paying attention watching this video, why can't you see that , how can you missed that , are you watching, l have no idea what you are doing !

The FR looks horrendous 😅

@DingleberrryDan

Ай бұрын

I immediately thought this too, and still do. Has me intrigued though.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

There's so much more to sound than FR graphs and mine aren't equivalent to those from other channels using B&K rigs

Was it tested on real goats?

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

🐐

@GadZookz

Ай бұрын

@@PassionforSound rememember: if you plan to take your goat on a boat please make sure he is wearing his personal goatation device.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

🤣😂

Unfortunately on ear puts me right off. My ears need wriggle room.

@BLUE-wk8wh

Ай бұрын

That’s stupid 😅

@spamcan9208

Ай бұрын

​@@BLUE-wk8whwhat's stupid about comfort? Hard to enjoy music if you're being distracted by the discomfort.

@BLUE-wk8wh

Ай бұрын

@@spamcan9208there is so many different headphones and their is more roomier headphones that have all the wriggle room you need .. I don’t like headphones touching my ears and would never buy a pair that did .. but this dude tried one par of headphones at said not enough wriggle room 😂😂

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I normally agree, Jim. It does limit the length of time I can wear a headphone when it's on-ear. The Adas are about as comfy as an on-ear can get (IME), but yes - they're still an on ear. 🙂

Bet they're not better than RayCons!

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Lol

what the hell

Love this channel but not a fan of these “click-batey” video titles.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

Sadly, if the videos don't get views, the channel dies. I've done A/B testing on titles and it's a 100% difference (i.e. double the views) with titles like this. The aim for me is to make videos that pay off the viewer for clicking through so hopefully you'll enjoy the content once you're here.

please do a review on shangri la mini clectrostatic.

@PassionforSound

Ай бұрын

I'd love to! Just depends on whether I can get access to a set.