ONIX Xl 1 ALPHA Endgame Dongle for $109

ONIX Alpha a END GAME DONGLE
😀 $109.00 Value Equation is off the hook amazing.
😀 Fantastic Sound Quality with Resolution, Micro Details, Layering, Stereo Imaging, Effortless Sound
😀 Hercules Level Power UP to 500mW @32 Ohms
😀 Top Quality Build and design
😀 Attention to details fit and finish don't portray the low cost.
🤪 Zero Negitive Feedback Zero
NADA, NIL, ZIP, NONE
Shanling Audio making the ONIX with British Sound.
INFO LINK TO ONIX:
onixhiend.co.uk/alpha/
PURCHASE LINK:
www.linsoul.com/products/shan...
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 INTRO
0:23 SLIDESHOW
2:22 OPENING
3:35 WHO IS ONIX
5:30 $109 BANGER
7:18 FEATURES
9:14 WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
13:00 FILTERS THAT WORK
14:30 SOUND QUALITY
16:02 SLAYS THE EPZ TP50
17:00 CONCLUSIONISH I AM NOT A SHILL!

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  • @larrydunn4626
    @larrydunn4626Ай бұрын

    love the relaxed cadence of your reviews. I playback at 2x and I can still understand everything.

  • @nmatheis
    @nmatheis7 күн бұрын

    Picked up Onix Alpha after listening to you and a couple other reviewers I trust and am super impressed. I have several nice dongles including Cayin RU6, Hiby FC6, Lotoo S1, Penon Tail, and L&P W2 but have been listening to Onix Alpha more than those since I got it. Great recommendation!

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    7 күн бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @bendingtime1
    @bendingtime1Ай бұрын

    Thanks! Loved your review and immediately purchased!!

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks huge for the support 🙏 🙌 💙 much appreciated.

  • @gedfield9412
    @gedfield941229 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much for the review. Mine arrived today and I love the analog sound. Far more musical than all my other dongle Dacs.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    28 күн бұрын

    It a nice surprise, thier dap is blowing me away

  • @gedfield9412

    @gedfield9412

    28 күн бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Quick question, is a dap worth getting if I only listen to TIDAL and QOBUZ?

  • @Rrakkam
    @RrakkamАй бұрын

    I can't wait for you to talk about the ONIX XM5

  • @iScorpio1971
    @iScorpio1971Ай бұрын

    I received it today, and it's got power!

  • @paulgal

    @paulgal

    22 күн бұрын

    Any advice on the best settings to use for IEMs ?

  • @taipan75
    @taipan75Ай бұрын

    Thanks Jason, Placing an order today. 👍

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Enjoy share your thoughts once you get ears on please!

  • @taipan75

    @taipan75

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Will do mate... 👍

  • @LorenzoFrausto

    @LorenzoFrausto

    Ай бұрын

    @@taipan75ordered mine as well 😅

  • @bithalver
    @bithalverАй бұрын

    Thanks! Already ordered but video was useful.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much really appreciate your support 🙏

  • @MrBlackJava
    @MrBlackJavaАй бұрын

    I need to try it 🤩

  • @2007vitaly
    @2007vitalyАй бұрын

    Wow that alpha looks impressive, oh can’t wait you get the xm5! That dap looks darn good

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    You and me both!

  • @2007vitaly

    @2007vitaly

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk ordering mine soon tonight 🤩🤩🤩 I will also grab me600 your review on them is phenomenal! Really well done friend

  • @LorenzoFrausto
    @LorenzoFraustoАй бұрын

    TP50 is fantastic, got it on your rec. If you say it’s much better, I must have Alpha. Ordered mine, thanks Monk!

  • @ivankier8673
    @ivankier8673Ай бұрын

    Great review. Will this dongle sound better (more detail, natural, better soundstage) than my Hiby M4?

  • @Mageoftheyear
    @MageoftheyearАй бұрын

    Great review. Thank you. Anyone ever tell you you look like you're related to Josh Walrath from PCPer? (Another great reviewer)

  • @JB-cg7ep
    @JB-cg7epАй бұрын

    I wonder how it compares to a (USB-C wired) Muse Hifi M4. The reason I ask...bought the M4 about 3 weeks ago for a similar price. The M4 also has 7 filters. Balanced output (2.5/4.4) of 320mW & 320MW into 32 Ohms.

  • @BiToKuE
    @BiToKuEАй бұрын

    Following your review and Andy's from AndyAudioVault, I just pulled the trigger on the ONIX ALPHA XI1. Thanks.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    It's very organic sounding loving it still. It's my reference now.

  • @BiToKuE

    @BiToKuE

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Will you review the SM4? I'm curious the hear your thoughts.

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    @@BiToKuEhopefully he doesn’t say it’s better than the 61t, because I ordered that instead of the sm4 and DaVinci lol.

  • @BiToKuE

    @BiToKuE

    22 күн бұрын

    @@Hijynx87 Did you really? What made you choose the 61T over the SM4?

  • @BiToKuE

    @BiToKuE

    22 күн бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk My Alphie just arrived! I'm so thrilled to try it!

  • @midredfcollierasc
    @midredfcollierasc29 күн бұрын

    I bought EPZ's TP 50 last week. I appreciate the good neutral control. It can control all headphones. I personally think it's fine as long as my ears like it.😊

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    28 күн бұрын

    Totally agree

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    26 күн бұрын

    There is only so much a dongle can squeeze out, you aren’t missing too much. Most of the changes in sound are very tiny, but the onix sounds great with my aful explorer. I haven’t tried anything else with it yet.

  • @jamesvallee3830
    @jamesvallee383014 күн бұрын

    How does the Alpha work with a iPhone 13 Pro Max if you have a proper lightning to USB-C dongle?

  • @StarBuccaneers168
    @StarBuccaneers168Ай бұрын

    Amazing pricing and value.

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    Hell yeah, I was about to get a fiio ka17 , aune yuki or questyle m15i.

  • @nmatheis
    @nmatheisАй бұрын

    Was going to get TP50 but was waiting for 618 sales to score a good deal. Then Andy released his review of this and said he thought it would be the best bang for buck dongle of 2024. Then I saw your FB post basically backing Andy up, so I got this with the case and the Linsoul $100 coupon which took $50 off the price. I'm so eagerly awaiting this one!

  • @maragindapohan

    @maragindapohan

    Ай бұрын

    mind sharing the code for linsoil?

  • @nmatheis

    @nmatheis

    Ай бұрын

    @@maragindapohan You have to purchase a code before their sales to get a discount. Get on their mailing list and you'll get a heads up before their next sale.

  • @tendousj

    @tendousj

    Ай бұрын

    How much you got after discount?

  • @ghostjacker
    @ghostjackerАй бұрын

    Please, the word Endgame isn't in the vocabulary of audiophiles. They may say it, they definitely don't believe it. And just wait patiently for the next Endgame product. Rinse and Repeat...😂

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Ha Ha your so right. Should have said temporary endgame!

  • @buenahora001

    @buenahora001

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonkjust say this week’s endgame lol! Hahaha

  • @testname2635

    @testname2635

    Ай бұрын

    I buy audiophile stuff just to listen to reviews of the next audiophile stuff 😭

  • @Mageoftheyear

    @Mageoftheyear

    Ай бұрын

    I think it's possible to both be an audiophile and to subscribe to the idea of "endgame" gear. Everyone has a point of diminishing returns that they're not willing to cross. I agree that "endgame" is unlikely to last forever, maybe more like three years - which in the tech world may as well be forever.

  • @damyst9624

    @damyst9624

    11 күн бұрын

    😂​@@testname2635

  • @larrydunn4626
    @larrydunn4626Ай бұрын

    based on your informative review, FYI just ordered one on AliX the Hifigo store. Curious also about AKM sound and so also ordered the Colorfly CDA M1P on Amazon. Will enjoy comparing the two... with the Canon 2 using 3.5 connection.. I don't use headphones so don't really need the power, but the other strengths of the Onix sound great.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    From my observations it not about what DAC is used more about the Clock and Processor used in conjunction with the op amps makes the sound signature more or less.

  • @miggysor
    @miggysorАй бұрын

    So those output power figures, are those the rated figures per channel (similar to KA13 and KA17) or are they the sum of the output power for both channels? Some manufacturers aren't clear on this so I was wondering if you'd know.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    From my understanding it was per Chan.

  • @famousibarra1
    @famousibarra1Ай бұрын

    Purchased the LEC code from Linsoul and going to get this. Feel that purchasing this way is the best deal going in dongles right now even though ill probably have to wait 45 days for it haha Edit: English

  • @aurallychallenged
    @aurallychallenged28 күн бұрын

    Hi TDM. Thanks for another great review. Can you confirm whether the Onix has balance control? I have reduced hearing in my right ear and need balance control to equalise the SPL. I currently use a Hiby R3 Pro Saber and also the Qudelix 5K (excellent app functionality) both of which have balance control. Purely looking at sound performance does the Onix beat the Hiby R4? Best wishes and keep up the great work.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    28 күн бұрын

    Yes it does, and it's on the app as well. Sound wise better stage than R4 and it sounds closer to the way the Hiby sounds on DSD Files, smoother and less sharp edges to the notes while still highly resolving. Overall if you were decided on a dongle or a dap I would go say dap because it's just more convenient for me.

  • @aurallychallenged

    @aurallychallenged

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your reply. I agree a DAP is more convenient and as I already have the Qudelix 5K which is so clever I probably don't need another dongle but you sounded so impressed with the Onix sound and build you tempted me and so many others. I know a large number of buyers of the Onix are having trouble connecting to their phones so I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger. I know you don't review many portable head amps but have you tried the Chord Mojo 2? I have it and find it superb as both a head amp and preamp. Best wishes and keep up the great work.

  • @alexLox001
    @alexLox001Ай бұрын

    Como se compara frente al fiio Ka5 ? Seria de mucha ayuda tu comentario smigo.

  • @neutral010
    @neutral010Ай бұрын

    Hi! Thank u for video. Does it sound better than a shanling m5 ultra?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Has a some DNA there the M5U is more colored in the bass and Treble

  • @wilsonescudero3298
    @wilsonescudero3298Ай бұрын

    Muy buena revisión está mejor que el Epz Tp50, este Onix iria bien con un Singot Ea500? o que otro audífono de este precio recomendarias usar con este Onix XL 1 Alpha

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    A great choice for the EA500 will smooth it out and use the fast filters.

  • @ilovecoldplayyyy
    @ilovecoldplayyyyАй бұрын

    Nice review. Could you draw a comparison to bigger Dac/Amps like the xDuoo XDO5 Pro or the Shanling H5/7?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Haven't listened to those Shanlings so can't comment. As for drawing a comparison to my $1000 modular XDUOO XD05 Pro doesn't make sense 🤔 It so many different sound signatures the point is mute. Not to mention 4x the power. The XD05 is early the better and don't compete with each other.

  • @yogiwp_

    @yogiwp_

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonkI might misunderstood but in the sound quality section it seem to compare favorably against desktop system (Geshelli+Sparkos+A90D), so I got the impression that the Alpha can compete against desktop and transportable setups.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    @yogiwp_ I meant to come across how much this dongle impressed me and certainly gets closer to a desktop stack than any other for me. Sorry didn't mean to come off so strangley

  • @Uebelkraehe
    @Uebelkraehe3 күн бұрын

    Good review stuff like my D9200 and Moondrop S8 sounds incredibly good on this tiny dongle, even compared to my desktop stack.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    3 күн бұрын

    Good choice!

  • @sagaman4785
    @sagaman4785Ай бұрын

    Wonder how it would sound with my Shanling M1s?

  • @thethinker3888
    @thethinker3888Ай бұрын

    How does this compare to the Moondrop Dawn Pro? Does it work well with EA500 / IE 200 / Hexa / Artti T10? (Context: I already have the Dawn Pro, will there be a significant audible difference?)

  • @chaniibak7702

    @chaniibak7702

    25 күн бұрын

    If you bought it, I’d like to know your opinion

  • @Jan_de_Mor
    @Jan_de_MorАй бұрын

    don't realy need and expensive dongle dac, and my chosen was the EPZ for the next sales period at Aliexpress, but this one is an amazing price/value pick! are they selling it at Ax? cause the link you provide isn't working and looking it by self just found the case... and the official distributor in my country at onix's web still hasn't it available.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    HiFiGo has it on AliExpress and thier store.

  • @Jan_de_Mor

    @Jan_de_Mor

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk thanks... Gotta check it again

  • @sagaman4785
    @sagaman4785Ай бұрын

    I was looking at the Fiio KA17, this one looks better for the price and sound. Hope Amazon gets them in soon on the Hifigo store. The thing about the KA17 is that you can run external power to it which is a plus.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    And the PEQ from Fiio looks interesting 🤔

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonkbut you have to deal with the app lol, qudelix is a better option for eq. The fiio app won’t even let me use the eq on my btr7, because the option is off the screen barely. At least on my iPhone 11 Pro, it must be too small of a screen lol. I’m sure I could just set up some peq profiles on my android dap or tablet and then store them on the btr7.

  • @dalitsokadzinje9396
    @dalitsokadzinje9396Ай бұрын

    TDM, is it suitable for Reggae and Hip-Hop? I'm considering upgrading from my DC03Pro. Or suggest an alternative upgrade, thanks

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Alpha is pretty neutral and organic sounding if you want something more energetic maybe wait for the the DC07 PRO with 4 CS43131 DAC's

  • @dalitsokadzinje9396

    @dalitsokadzinje9396

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Thank you

  • @daemonkisure2952
    @daemonkisure2952Ай бұрын

    can i use it for my pc and connect a mic too?

  • @jaroslavfricek7772
    @jaroslavfricek7772Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the review ❗️ 🔆 My main concern is, does it work with Iphone, because I have here for example hiby Fc4 and with higher volume it just switches off... I know questyle works with Iphone, Ipad, I would be so happy if this dongle would 😎🙋‍♂️❤️💯

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Yes just tested 100%

  • @jaroslavfricek7772

    @jaroslavfricek7772

    Ай бұрын

    That’s Greta News thank you!😊

  • @jaroslavfricek7772

    @jaroslavfricek7772

    Ай бұрын

    great news😂

  • @herbcohenflow7867
    @herbcohenflow786729 күн бұрын

    I have been using the Cayin RU7 with my Pula02 and oh my -it is such a good match. That Cayin’s only fault is that it draws lots of power from the host source. I does this Alpha draw power?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    29 күн бұрын

    I would say it would draw the same or more power.

  • @JAG3RmanJENSON
    @JAG3RmanJENSONАй бұрын

    Currently have the FIIO K5 Pro ess and Moondrop Dawn Pro for Dacs For IEMs I have the SuperMix, Performer 5, Truthear reds and am going to purchase the Falcon Ultras shortly. With what I have currently would you recommend I pick up the Alpha XL1 or put that towards another IEM?

  • @eboboboy

    @eboboboy

    Ай бұрын

    Wondering about this too. I have my Supermix 4 paired with only JM6 Pro 😂

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    I'd recommend getting a qudelix 5k for the peq and bluetooth.

  • @eboboboy

    @eboboboy

    Ай бұрын

    @@Hijynx87 I found the FiiO BTR15 also looks good. With latest XMOS chip.

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    @@eboboboyyeah they also have a peq, and added shelf filters too, it used to just be peak filters. Qudelix has a 20 band and I believe 20 or 30 save slots. Fiio is a 10 band with 3 slots I believe. The dac/amp in the fiio probably sounds better though.

  • @eboboboy

    @eboboboy

    Ай бұрын

    @Hijynx87 Thats true. However according to Andy donglemadness, the BTR15 sounds more natural or analogue. I think its just for personal preference. But Im also still reconsider to prefer Bluetooth vs sound quality in Onix as well 🤣

  • @HACTube77
    @HACTube77Ай бұрын

    I have plan to buy Topping A50 III to pair with my HD 650, Now I use ibasso D14 Bushmaster to drive my HD 650, is it going to improve the sound if i buy this ONIX? Or I just go with the Topping A50 III? Thanks

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Since I have not listened to either can't really comment if one or the other is going to be better pairing sorry.

  • @zviooozb127

    @zviooozb127

    27 күн бұрын

    This will be an update Apogee Groove

  • @naren.freak1c
    @naren.freak1cАй бұрын

    Tri i3 mk3 tuning looks similar to pilgrim but for 200$ with 10mm DD, 10mm Planar, sonian ba for mids. If you get a chance please do a review.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    It's on my radar 😎

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    And it’s pimp purple! I forgot to get one and ordered the 61t butterfly and a tanchjim origin. The tuning looks really nice on the i3 mkiii, but I haven’t heard a stand out set from tri ever, so maybe this will be their first real hit? Usually they are wonky or just meh.

  • @Daniel-lq5qq
    @Daniel-lq5qqАй бұрын

    How good with variations anyone test?

  • @Nordi1_0745
    @Nordi1_074520 күн бұрын

    Any fresh impression and comparison with DC07 PRO?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    20 күн бұрын

    iBasso is super clean like the DX180 neutral with faster leaner tighter bass. Alpha is more laid back analog sounding not a technical beast like the DC07

  • @luigifajarito2317
    @luigifajarito2317Ай бұрын

    hi.. is there a chance that you can share blessings on that dac.. its my dream dac since i watch ur video 😢

  • @gwine9087
    @gwine9087Ай бұрын

    I love my Moondrop Pro but I need this one.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    NEED is subjective LOL

  • @Nordi1_0745
    @Nordi1_0745Ай бұрын

    Very nice review! Can ONIX be connected to an external amplifier with a cable 3.5mm jack (dongle dac) to 2 rca (external amplifier)? I have check it with TP50 and was working without issues, even if is does not has dedicated line out? Thank you!

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    That should work cant see why not it just headphone out to rca

  • @Nordi1_0745

    @Nordi1_0745

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk I mean theis chain pc->dongle dac->(3.5mm jack to 2rca input)external amplifier->headphones.

  • @TheVeganVicar

    @TheVeganVicar

    18 күн бұрын

    @@Nordi1_0745 It should work fine, though you may lose sound quality.

  • @Nordi1_0745

    @Nordi1_0745

    18 күн бұрын

    @@TheVeganVicar Why to lose sound quality exactly?

  • @kmnaniak
    @kmnaniakАй бұрын

    I hope your review of XM5 will have comparison to Ibasso D16 because it goes head to head with Ibasso

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Don't have the D16 sorry

  • @krzysiek5209
    @krzysiek5209Ай бұрын

    Great video! I recently found your channel, and all videos are really good. I am currently upgrading my gear to what I call my ‘end game’ setup: * Sundara -> Ananda Nano (already done) * AFUL Performer5 -> Dunu Davinci. Could you recommend something in a similar price range? What I love about AFUL is that they are super comfy. Is the Dunu also comfortable? For instance, does it have a pressure relief valve? * Hiby R3 Pro Sabre -> R4 * Topping DX3 Pro -> I hope it’s my end game. I only miss the balanced output. Do you recommend anything better, but still with a resonable price? Just a few questions if I may: * Does the ONIX Xl have better sound than the R4? * If I am happy with the loudness, would switching to balanced cables for the Dunu or Ananda improve sound quality when using the R4? * I am thinking of buying the Wiim Ultra, but I wonder if I can achieve similar or, hopefully, better quality by connecting the R4 to my amplifier. Thanks!

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    The Onix Alpha has a different sound than the R4 not better per say depending on your taste? Switching to Balanced might give you better sound also depending on the gear. Some stuff likes more power to scale up better.

  • @krzysiek5209

    @krzysiek5209

    29 күн бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Thanks! My use is only R4 connected mainly to Dunu Davinci or Ananda Nano, which are not that power hungry, so I can just keep using regular cable? On R4 specs page they show different values depending if it is balanced or not balanced. Does it mean that they are small enough that I would not notice?

  • @Hijynx87
    @Hijynx87Ай бұрын

    I wonder how it compares to my btr7 and shanling m3 ultra. either way I wanted a good dongle for my steam deck and samsung tablet.

  • @Wistner

    @Wistner

    Ай бұрын

    I have a BTR7 and just ordered one. I'll try to remember to reply later in case you're still deciding.

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    @@Wistnerlol I did the same thing, I should have mine any day now… also ordered the juicy 61t and a tanchjim origin to get those sweet Ali deals. Rip

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    26 күн бұрын

    I got my onix, it sounds great! Works very well with my galaxy tab s8+ and just sips power. I also found out it has usb class 1.0 mode as well so you can use it on ps4/5/nintendo. 🎉

  • @lolerinu
    @lolerinuАй бұрын

    Any popping sound when you insert or remove the onix from your phone?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    None for me

  • @lolerinu

    @lolerinu

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk thank you for your reply!

  • @johnong2655
    @johnong265521 күн бұрын

    Compared to Letshuoer DT03, which is the better buy?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    21 күн бұрын

    Alpha as long as your looking for a more analog sounding Dongle otherwise you can go EPZ TP50 for a more clinical sound or speed more $180 for the iBasso DC07 PRO full featured super clean.

  • @Viewer13128
    @Viewer13128Ай бұрын

    The ONIX DAP has a completely different sound presentation based on the marketing description.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    I hope it sounds different from my Shanling M5Ultra it's going to be interesting

  • @renzoquevedo8909
    @renzoquevedo8909Ай бұрын

    Question: How close or how good will this sound compared to an ibasso dx180? Excellent review. Thanks!

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    The DX180 is way more resolving and Bass is tighter. Stage is wider and more 3D then there is the special sauce that the DX180 does on the top end! So 1/5 the way there IMO

  • @ronenbuium7699

    @ronenbuium7699

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk I am a little bit surprise, because this dongle have a Dual CS43198 flagship DACs and iBasso don't....

  • @Mastermnd1
    @Mastermnd1Ай бұрын

    On videos and pictures the buttons look like the gold paint is cheap and can be easily scratched off by accident. Am I wrong about that monk? Are they nicer irl?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Looks better in real life but long term usage will be the deciding factor for sure. I honestly dont think the buttons will wear down the finish.

  • @Gilliboy82
    @Gilliboy82Ай бұрын

    If I already have a hiby r4, does this Onix takes the sound quality to another level?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Sounds like the R4 on DSD Files

  • @Gilliboy82

    @Gilliboy82

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonkI already have a truly gorgeous sound from the HiBy playing around with mseb, equalizer and peq. So the dongle would take things a notch further?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    No your good

  • @Jaytiss
    @JaytissАй бұрын

    Let's go!

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    I ordered the XM5 DAP super excited for that one except now I have bought 7 DAP'S and out of money!

  • @ilovecoldplayyyy

    @ilovecoldplayyyy

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk nice would like to have a comparison one day!

  • @dwinandaaldyan
    @dwinandaaldyanАй бұрын

    do you think it will go well with the EJ07M?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Very much to smooth out the edges of the EJ make it sound warmer without making it sound to warm or thick

  • @larrydunn4626
    @larrydunn4626Ай бұрын

    interesting... cs43198 stand alone dac chip, vs. cs43131 dac chip with its integrated op amp. So Onix clearly thought the op amp mated to the 43131 was less quality than they wanted. The cs43131 is regarded for its efficient power handling. I wonder if the sgm 8262 op amp ONIX chose to mate with the 43198 is friendly on battery powered phones and computers as well? Looks like the FIIO KA13 also uses the SGM 8262 op am, but mated to the cs43131 which is odd b/c that is redundant. FIIO must have disconnected the op amp bundled with the cs43131and routed the signal to the SGM 8262. Well, no matter, everything is about implementation, not raw parts.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    I drove it pretty hard and didn't see a big drain on my phone, but the Alpha did get warm.

  • @benmacdhui

    @benmacdhui

    Ай бұрын

    Fwiw in Andy's review he started getting 10hrs he ranked it a score of 98/¹⁰⁰

  • @sagaman4785

    @sagaman4785

    Ай бұрын

    I watched Andys Dongle Madness review and he gave it a huge praise like the Monk did. Two great reviews on this one,I’m in. Battery drain is my concern as well since l’d be using it on my Shandling M1s. I’m using Hipdac 3 right now.

  • @TheVeganVicar
    @TheVeganVicar18 күн бұрын

    Just ordered one for the equivalent of USD$76.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    15 күн бұрын

    Sweet!

  • @feel387
    @feel3872 күн бұрын

    you must try with lg quad dac

  • @thepedanticcreature680
    @thepedanticcreature680Ай бұрын

    Funny how both you and AAV made the same mistake: It is the xi one, not the xl one. I ordered mine some time back, and definitely cannot wait for it to arrive.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same at first but the naming system should not make sense if it was XI 1 as all thier other gear is XM and stuff?

  • @thepedanticcreature680

    @thepedanticcreature680

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk I checked by copying just the I on the name on the official site and seeing how it registers on the address bar.

  • @gwine9087
    @gwine908724 күн бұрын

    Something to be aware of. It appears that this dongle is not compatible with SOME Samsung devices. My A53 and S6 Lite tablet cannot power it. Other devices, including an A14 have no issues.

  • @Oshinqqq
    @Oshinqqq19 күн бұрын

    Good for playing game? Etc. pubg?

  • @Qlback-ck6jp
    @Qlback-ck6jpАй бұрын

    How does it compare to best DAPs?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    The best daps are the best for a reason. Short answer It doesn't even the R4 and DX180 wipes the floor with a dongle. In my opinion. Sound wise it's fantastic but usage and features don't compete.

  • @bendzy169
    @bendzy169Ай бұрын

    How does this Onix drives full size headphones? I🤔

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Depending on the headphones and how hard they are to drive?

  • @bendzy169

    @bendzy169

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Audeze-X and HD650

  • @eribertocondorizapana7663
    @eribertocondorizapana76633 күн бұрын

    Como se compara onix vs luxury precision w4?

  • @xdoctorblindx
    @xdoctorblindxАй бұрын

    Your chapter tag says “who is Edmonton” instead of Onix. Oilers fan?

  • @amirzafrii
    @amirzafriiАй бұрын

    What song is in the intro?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    It was in the vid sorry I forgot

  • @pleasehelp623
    @pleasehelp623Ай бұрын

    wait i just got epz tp50... gg!

  • @andy.w

    @andy.w

    Ай бұрын

    My condolences

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Oh snap! This ONIX comes out of nowhere the TP50 is still was great choice. And besides a back up is always handy in case one goes through the wash.

  • @calvincoolzzz
    @calvincoolzzz10 күн бұрын

    does onix alpha compatible with apple devices?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    4 күн бұрын

    Yes

  • @bigtreesound
    @bigtreesound17 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @ramonlopez-sz2wq
    @ramonlopez-sz2wqАй бұрын

    Monk, STOP teasing me!!!! I haven't received my 30 day chip yet,lol

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry 😀

  • @ramonlopez-sz2wq

    @ramonlopez-sz2wq

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk it's all good my friend!!!

  • @jankavalir
    @jankavalirАй бұрын

    I have Luxury Precision W4 which used to be kind of 'end game' and now I got this very cheap ONIX that blows me away. What should I do? Throw away W4? 😂 Who is endgame? :) I literally can't decide. W4 is much smaller, which I like.. but the sound - that's tough decision

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    Its that good? I wonder how it stacks up to ru7.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    W4 is a killer dongle impressed those two get compared 👏

  • @jb678901
    @jb67890119 күн бұрын

    Just bought it on AliEx for US$100, delivered. My goodness, I really should've waited for 11.11...but at this price...why the hell not?

  • @TheVeganVicar

    @TheVeganVicar

    18 күн бұрын

    Just ordered one for the equivalent of USD$76.

  • @jb678901

    @jb678901

    18 күн бұрын

    @@TheVeganVicar Nice deal! Where?

  • @TheVeganVicar

    @TheVeganVicar

    18 күн бұрын

    @@jb678901 Lazada. I could have gotten it for $75 but I was short of "coins". :(

  • @alexeiboukirev8357
    @alexeiboukirev8357Ай бұрын

    Slight negative - it is a king size dongle. But the play/pause button is a big plus in my book.

  • @user-nu9kn5su5m
    @user-nu9kn5su5mАй бұрын

    Better than FiiO KA17?

  • @bendzy169

    @bendzy169

    Ай бұрын

    That is the main question 👍

  • @Hijynx87

    @Hijynx87

    Ай бұрын

    Apparently it doesn’t drain your battery like the ka17, but still no real comparison. I believe andyaudiovault rated it higher than the fiio though.

  • @48FJIE
    @48FJIEАй бұрын

    ¿Lo compro?

  • @Rrakkam

    @Rrakkam

    Ай бұрын

    ci

  • @RadoDani
    @RadoDaniАй бұрын

    Power drain on your phone must be enormous!!! Am I wrong? TP50 is already bad.

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    I only use dongles for short bursts for that reason I am a dap fan

  • @zblus
    @zblusАй бұрын

    Aw man, blue LEDs? 😢

  • @scorpioassmodeusgtx1811

    @scorpioassmodeusgtx1811

    Ай бұрын

    The work of Satan

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Satan likes purple 💜

  • @jjose7410
    @jjose7410Ай бұрын

    Not gonna lie, the dac looks ugly to me. But Andy from dongle madness was also praising the build so there could be something that videos couldn't capture. I wish this was something with shanling's design language. Also, if shanling is the oem manufacturer, these are just assembled in UK? Or imported for onix label?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Made in China by Shanling the tuning and components are dictated by ONIX to achieve thier sound preferences.

  • @jjose7410

    @jjose7410

    Ай бұрын

    @@tonedeafmonk Thank you for clearing!

  • @destyo99
    @destyo99Ай бұрын

    The hype was too loud, a bit skeptical, let me wait n see. 1. Onix’s high output power is a mere 500mw @32, while last years fiio q11 has 650mw @32 2. In theory, 500mw whithout dedicated battery will make you phone last only 3-4 hours & heat. Enough reason not to jump on the hype train

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Dongles vs DAP'S there is a argument for both. I personally am in the DAP camp.

  • @dave91863
    @dave91863Ай бұрын

    The onix XL has to be the best design i have seen along with aune yuki, the rabbit hole just gets deeper 😅

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    Need to carry two shovels like a barbarian carries swords to keep up with this expensive hobby.

  • @sagaman4785

    @sagaman4785

    Ай бұрын

    Aune Yuki is in trouble, especially price wise. Hope Amazon gets the Onix Alpha in soon, and I’m in.

  • @dave91863

    @dave91863

    Ай бұрын

    @@sagaman4785 they have allready made there money yuki, but they will suffer now the onix XL has been released, its deffinately the best under $150.00

  • @misaelramirez5891
    @misaelramirez5891Ай бұрын

    Enter This and xduoo link2 bal which is warmer, softer?

  • @tonedeafmonk

    @tonedeafmonk

    Ай бұрын

    I never have tried that one