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@bradhuskers

Жыл бұрын

Can these successfully drive my hifiman edition xs headphones?

"And this button..." Nah, nah they wouldn't. "... switches between..." OMFG no way, don't tease me... "X-Bass..." *heavy breathing noises* "X-Space..." *vision dimming* "and both." I died.

@iikatinggangsengii2471

5 ай бұрын

its great, can say its best sound ive heard from dx320, was new vsonic

My iFi Go BLU arrived today! I am so impressed with this powerful little DAC. The Bluetooth range is incredible.

I'm a fan of the volume knob over the rocker style. The only problem is with a portable and pocketable device I have a tendency for the volume to change dramatically taking it out or putting it in my pocket. At almost twice the price, I'm going to wait until my BTR5 dies.

@katchou1337

2 жыл бұрын

Same (:

@ZReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I showed that the volume doesn't ever "jump" with the knob here. So worry no more.

@mrfrosty3

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Go Blu, the volume knob has clicks so it doesn't spin freely. I haven't accidentally change volume in the 4 weeks I've had it. It is a great device, it runs way longer than the stated 10hrs.

@katchou1337

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZReviews it’s still the point with the btr5 ^^ i have one too and as long as it work there’s no need for the ifi ^^ Btw, I can’t find the btr anymore… so if my FiiO dies, I have to go for ifi ^^

@chethammer

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZReviews Thanks for the replay Z.

Got these for Xmas and I'm already in love with them. Make my laptop sound great and my HE5XX planars love them. The first thing I tested was whether I could tell the difference between wired and Bluetooth connection and I simple couldn't. Amazing.

One man does not simply simp for a DAC. But I'm a fan of their sound signature. It has the most satisfying mids ever.

Love your reviews, thanks for sharing.

When you realize Z wanted a Bluetooth Hipdac and wished it was called a “Bludac” some months ago during the Hipdac review 👀..

@Jmartinezvega

2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for it too. So gonna get this bad boy.

The Qudelix 5k is the golden boy... Lol

I’ve been using the btr3 for years. I actually have two, one to provide bt for my pos car, and one that my wife gave up on for use with my KSC 75s on my bike and with so KZ iems for mowing the lawn. I love them both. Since I’m on an iPhone, I doubt I’d upgrade since I’m only using AAC. I have dedicated systems for at home “serious” listening and a Hip Dac for outside, more-than-just-background listening. Still, Christmas is coming up….hmmmmmmm Great vid Z

@user-qb7vu4xc6r

2 жыл бұрын

Hi can I connect go blue to apple devices

@MrTubale

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-qb7vu4xc6r Hi,yes with mac no with old iphone/ipad via lighting camera connection kit neither with recharging port…because ifi go blu needs much power…so only with camera connection kit also without recharging port and hub much powered or plus power bank very powerful…So not real useful mobility at max resolution via usb-c…just bluetooth for your pocket…or ifi hip dac 2 less expensive and perfect for mobility because no needs extra power😉

The first 6 seconds of this video is now my ring tone Golden Girls is amazing

I've had the Fiio bluetooth neckband for over a year now and it's great for travel and exercising. I've been keeping an eye out to see what the next unit will be when this one craps out. So far the iFi is now at the top of my list. Hopefully by then someone will come out with some kind of clip for it. I bought some stickers from Teespring last spring, but haven't looked again lately. Still haven't done anything with them yet, but I have ideas.

Dank Pods is gonna live the sexy lady voice lol

@kvltovfreki6020

2 жыл бұрын

Sexy Speaker vs ifi Go Blu, battle of the voices, is something I needs now.

@Majedsaif1133

2 жыл бұрын

Scrolled down for this. Was not disappointed.

@h4tch3tt74

2 жыл бұрын

Funny that the sexy speaker got competition in has latest cashies special

13:38 love how theres now power right there

The only thing I wanted over my btr3k was the truebass from my Zen dac... THANKS IFI LUV U

The ifi neo idsd has that same hot voice for the bluetooth status. It's pretty awesome.

"Some random shitty headphone" (Puts on Meze headphones that cost over $4k)

I have both devices and agree with basically every point of the review here. The one thing that he undersells if anything is the xbass and xspace functionality. I just enjoy using those so much more than fiddling with the EQ in the fiio app. For anyone who knows ifi gear the xbass here is much less pronounced than on something like the Zen Dac. One thing I’ll note though is that even with LDAC I can pretty easily hear a difference when on the wire. It’s all in the treble region, over BT there’s a slight distortion there that goes away when on the wire.

@procrastinationpro8264

2 жыл бұрын

what the difference in the region?

@d0nj03

Жыл бұрын

If you didn't use it forced to 16-bit / 44.1 kHz / 909kbps, you haven't used LDAC at its maximum capability (64% compression ratio, you don't get even close with any other settings).

The Meze ELITE is not called an "Empyrean" anymore, it's actually just the "ELITE"

@ZReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Just like MassDrop is now Drop... Sure it is.. SURE

@gbarrows04

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZReviews look on the website

@V4zz33

2 жыл бұрын

But is it any better than the original? I'm happy with mine as I was able to get it used, but had to sell my motorbike to get it.;))

@Martijn1234

2 жыл бұрын

@@V4zz33 yes the Elite's are better in every way. I thought since they removed the bass bloat from the Empyreans they would lose the lovely warm natural sound. They don't. The tone of them makes them quite addictive to listen to. I also used them out of the GoBlu with the Meze Copper upgrade cables and they are just lovely. Trial them side by side if you can. You can always sell the Empyreans to help fund the Elite's lool. :)

@V4zz33

2 жыл бұрын

@@Martijn1234 Martijn, thanks very much for the detailed reply! I will look into it in a couple of years as November December costed me 4 grand that which was unexpected. Not happy about it. Enjoy yours!

"I reach into my pocket, always a giant knob" Z 2021.

Upvoted for the voice.

Shanling UP5 coming next !!! Love them all especially the go blu

We need a showdown between the new BTR5, ifi BLU, and quidellix 5k!!! Appreciate the review. Can you also compare the bluetooth signal strength b/t them as well as I feel you haven't talked too much about that in the head to heads?

@nikf.4531

2 жыл бұрын

And SHANLING UP5!

@aeonikus1

2 жыл бұрын

rating is like this: BTR5>Q5k>UP5>GoBlu in terms of sound quality and to some extend build etc. Ifi go blu has better sound, availability, better stable! firmware, UP5 1.6 firm ver is 1st usable. Still not perfect, no mqa yet and some other functions. Ifi is smaller,lighter & sexier :)

@notyouraverage5527

2 жыл бұрын

@@aeonikus1 seems like you have tried all of them?

@nathanc6516

2 жыл бұрын

@@aeonikus1 It looks like you are saying GoBlue is less than all of them, yet you seem to praise it the most. Did you mean BTR5

No mention of the Qudelix 5K (except in the description) bought that shit and it's amazing, way cheaper than the BTR5 and this thing. The app is also SUPER extensive with customization it doesn't even use the internet it seems just pairs to your device and you can change settings on the fly without hiccups. Lasts for 10 hours and as long as you get used to the 2 separate rocker system its very easy to use.

@ZReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I literally was calling the Earstudio's that because my brain.

@TheNklargy

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZReviews its chill np, but I checked right after I wrote this that they are not really in stock so you'll probably be paying the same as the other BT dongles anyway 😅

You can't keep a good man down. Welcome back. Fantastic video, but it's missing a spcl signoff tribute to your friend. You know.....something you can do on every video from now on. Take care man.

“ weeeeeeee” love it

Thanks!

You take those headphones to the supermarket! I’m jealous!

I currently have a BTR3k that I use with Fidelio X2HR. I kinda want to try these bassy boys on that

Btr5 is again at msrp. New version updated the ess chips as well iirc.

Great video Zeus. I have the Gryphon on trial and also the Go Blu. Got the iFi 4.4mm IEMatch adapter coming in this week as well as Vision Ears VE8 cIEMs which I will use with the Tripowin Petrichor cable. I want to see how the iFi adapter works with that balanced setup, which otherwise seems hissy with high-sensitivity IEMs like you said. Seriously considering ditching the Gryphon and sending it back to save 300€+ here.

I have the original btr5, the silver one with the even crapper Bluetooth coverage than the newer black one. After 2 years I have decided I will no linger out up with it and must replace it for the go blu, it has xbass enough said.

The interface looks like an improvement over what's out there, but kinda sucks that it doesn't come with a clip. I clip on my BTR5 all the time. Also, seems pretty equivalent to the BTR5 for nearly double the price. I guess it depends on how much you want a 4.4mm

"Plastic makes bluetooth work" is the hidden selling point. BTR5's connection goes in and out if it falls behind a pillow or if I walk around at all. It also gets hot if I'm connected to my Shield TV and watch anything for over an hour. I've had it a few months and it died once where I had to factory reset it. Don't undersell the volume knob either, because the rocker is finicky as hell. I'd entertain a side grade with a legit bass boost.

I was waiting for a Hip Dac with bluetooth. This is exactly what I wanted, even better, smaller, prettier, and more powerful than my btr5 (at least at SE, it's a tie on Balanced). I love my Zen Dac/Can combo, now I can get something similar but wireless.

@keith12311

2 жыл бұрын

Same here I have both setups

@omarruiz6789

2 жыл бұрын

This may be a dumb question but can you plug this into the Zen Dac to give it Bluetooth functionality? I was thinking of getting the Zen Dac and a Zen Blue but was hoping the Go Blue can pull dual functionality using it at my desk setup and also on the go.

Thats the Neo voice too! She is the posh brit lady of my driams

I find the iFi more refined specially in the upper frequencies compared to the BTR5. That being said I'm sort of still on the fence on which is better with regards to sound quality. They both sound good and better than plugging it directly to a phone.

this thing is sick, got a little shorty cable and strapped the thing to my dt770's and now its a true "wireless" headphones I can actually bring out if I wanted to. its finally here, its happening. its great.

Zoes my new hip dac 2 4.4 plugs in the same way, I felt weird about it also. But it has worked fine

Long-time listener, first-time bitcher. Glad to know how long the battery lasts from this review, otherwise Id have to do a thing, and read info on my own. Lol Love ya. Missing my favorite KZread kitty though.

I've had a Go Blu for a few weeks and love the thing, it sounds great, like a neutral warm. I have been using a BTR5 for several months and I really like it but I prefer the Go Blu. I rarely used the app on the BTR5 so I don't care that this doesn't have one. Battery runtime is impressive, I got 14 hours of loud play using LDAC yesterday. Range is shorter than BTR5 but, I don't need to have my phone far away from me while I listen to music streamed from it.

@user-qb7vu4xc6r

2 жыл бұрын

Can you connect it to iOS device

@NameLess-lk2qu

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-qb7vu4xc6r yes you can

@jdb9388

Жыл бұрын

The Go Blu is ridiculous compared to the BTR5, over long gaming sessions i'll charge the BTR5 like 3 times while the Go Blu goes all night, i have it paired with Sure SE 846 (crazy i can actually say that now lol)

@bencherian

Жыл бұрын

Do you connect your phone via cable or Bluetooth for gaming ? If Bluetooth how is the latency?

@jdb9388

Жыл бұрын

@@bencherian Bluetooth is excellent no lag and it boosts the sound of your earphones/IEM's, have it paired with my 4K OLED & RTX3080ti

I might buy this to see how it compares to the Shanling UP5. I own the BTR5 too, but I like the UP5 more.

@bencherian

Жыл бұрын

What is your experience?

That wallpaper would have been perfect for the ifi Diablo, nice and curvy, red and Devilish.

The Golden Girls is a fun watch at any age, Betty White is an absolute legend.

I love my go blue, I do wish it had a loop tho... been lookin for a case for it, nothing yet

@rjmoyer2

2 жыл бұрын

I found a clip case from Bloom Audio but Etsy might have something too

I was also the person who created and did the copy for the BLON annotation….yeah the chinglish was written by me and P!nk,yes the singer and trapeze artiste

HAHA is anyone else feeling like Fry "shut up and take my money!!!" and here I am waiting on for my Zen-DAC V2 to show up. IFI is really a force to shake up audio. I know what my next purchase will be lol!

"Abstracted.....fuck I'm a David Pollock painting now" you crack me up funny music man

@skrem23

2 жыл бұрын

Jackson Pollock.

@mitchhifi9192

2 жыл бұрын

@@skrem23 yep you're 100% correct, I said a friggin NFL player lmao

Wife and started up Golden Girls the other day. Its hilarious.

The real selling point here is that it’s an ifi product without that obscene proprietary usb male a termination.

Same voice as my Zen Blue

3:43 leaving this here so I can hear that sweet sweet voice again lol

I heard that ifi go blu has higher noise floor than other bluetooth dac. I have Shanling UP5 which has lower noise floor compared to any of my dac amps (xd05 basic / hip dac / zen dac / zen can etc). So I hope Zeos could do a comparison including the Shanling UP5 (But make sure the firmware is updated to 1.6.0)

Man if Dankpods got his hands on this thing it would totally replace sexy speaker

ifi Go blu, my review: great sound, best UI with the wheel, connection and hardware issues so i had 3 units replaced under RMA and got my money back after the last one , unit 1 - switches off mid Teams conversation or when you switch audio apps on your phone, Unit 2 and 3 - the X Base/X Space button did not do anything. I've seen many reviews that say it has connection issues. Honestly I miss the volume wheel now.... Ifi, do a better job with the next one, but keep the volume wheel please !

Any chance you will be receiving Shanling UP5 with 4.4mm pentacon for review in the future and compare to these two.Thanks

That intro🤣

Question: I have sennheiser 660s and I’d like a USB C DAC AMP with 4.4 and a microphone connection. The reason is has to be USB C is that I can connect it to my iPad Pro for gaming.

I would be very interested on your take on a Bluetooth band vs this ifi and maybe something like the IEM Bluetooth adapter like the Fiio utws 5.

Can this be used while plugged into power? I have an old car in which I use the 3.5mm jack on my LG V50, but the phones I will be considering in the future won't have a jack, such as the Pixel 6 Pro.

How many charges the battery will last? And can you replace battery when it dies instead throwing entire device in a bin?

will you do a review of the Sony HT-A9 with its accompanying SW5 Sub? its basically the new fad on home cinema audio

only issue with the Go Blu is the separate shirt clip case, it doesn't even clamp properly, it baffles me at how they don't include a built in clip. Sound wise its neck and neck, im waiting on BTR7 to splash that cash

Oh the Empyrean is back hell yeah

@Armbrust210

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is the new Meze Elite

I tried the iFi go blue, and I could not get enough volume for my old ears, so returned.

Would the GoBlu drive the Sundara properly?

Waiting for the comparison between iFi Go Blu & Lotoo Paw S2 …Please ?

Dealbreaker with this thing is how it behaves when connected to a computer; mutes itself when any media is paused, even if multiple videos are playing.

@oscara.2636

2 жыл бұрын

Oh word? So let's say you have a podcast and some music playing and you want to pause the podcast, everything mutes?

@boltvanderhuge8711

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscara.2636 Yeah any application that generates media control events (anything that has the ability to respond to your keyboard's play/pause buttons) will cause the thing to fully mute itself (even if you adjust the volume) until playback resumes or until a different media source gains focus. very annoying if you want to multitask or have ticked the "listen" box on any of your pc's inputs. Seems to be a trend with ifi as their new xdsd also does this :(

@oscara.2636

2 жыл бұрын

@@boltvanderhuge8711 Thanks for the response mate. I'm still interested in getting this but I think I'll hold off just a little longer 'til my B2 Dusks arrive before I pull the trigger. I'll probably be just using it for a mobile way of powering my headphones /IEMs as opposed to hooking it up to a PC but good to know regardless.

Man that voice is even sexier than DankPods' speaker's

"This is how you test, btw, wheee" LOL Z

I'm Z's age and I fuggin love Golden Girls.. "Ma" Blanche and Rose were all just comedy gold. Just a bunch of ole gals doing crazy stuff at their retirement home in "Flor - ih -dah" Thank you for being a friend you’re a pal and a confidant!

@yeahright3733

2 жыл бұрын

Moldy Girls!

Hey Z, are you planning of reviewing the new Beyerdynamic DT 900/700 PRO X?

i spent the whole vid thinking about the whether it should be called spacey bass or bassy space.

So my Sennheiser HD25’s… 70 ohms… are these portable amps appropriate for those?

Not really knowledgeable with this stuff, but just want to know, will the vmoda boom pro mic work with go blue? Just thinking of tucking it inside the headband cover. Still need the mic for calls though. TIA my can's ath m50le, thats up for mods.

yeah, sometimes Noise floor is OK. People love vinyl, the noise floor is shit, but it changes the sound in a way a lot of people like.

U should review the new fiio ka3, got pentacon also, and also way cheaper

zeos what dac do you use for the rebelamp

🎉Bro! I'm so glad I found your channel 🎉 I'm dying here because her voice is very sexy 🤣🎉

This or Lotoo paw s2? I have moondrop starfield iem. I heard in some reviews that ifi blu can sometimes lose signal and it can make sound too sharp.

My BTR5 battery expanded and caused the mobo to bend popping out the cover on both sides. I m thinking about getting the iFi Go Blu as a replacement.

@xdxalexxdx

5 ай бұрын

This is happening to my iFI go Blu. I see that happening to a lot of people on amazon reviews as well. So I don't think that would be a solution. We need something more durable.

FYI: I did contact iFi regarding the lack of a clip & they told me that something would be available as an accessory at a later date.

which bt dac/amp is best for making sundara's wireless?

Would the AKG K7XX be better with the ifi go blue than the BTR5 as there is more power available?

Does it go in a bin once the battery has worn off over time or can the battery be replaced?

I have a khadas tone 2 pro, this is smaller, has bluetooth and more EQ options, should i get it ?

What device do you have that you play your music from that is in the video? I have been looking for a good one but don’t know what to look for & want to make sure that I am getting something that is of good quality but not real real expensive. & a good replacement 3.5 mm audio cable for my audio technica m50xbt2. Thank you for any info anyone can give me.

Is this portable DAC/AMP using single DAC or dual DAC like BTR5 ?..

i just want this for the voice

Will you review the Shanling UP5? It has 4.4mm too.

How do I get this to work with an iPhone via Bluetooth not using AAC? Their website says I need a hi res Bluetooth transmitter? Wtf is that?

instant follow after spin

I'm sure DDHifi is now rushing out a case for this bad bhoi.

Didn’t he say the same thing about qudelix over the btr5? I was actually hoping it was the qudelix he’d be comparing this to.

Zeos do you know if there will be a ifi zen can v2?

If I had to choose between the two, I'd have to go with the btr5. As a woman, a clip is absolutely necessary because the goddamn clothing industry is still allergic as hell to pockets.

@saamo1423

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, it's only a matter of time before cases for the blu appear, and they'll definitely have clips

@unpaintedcanvas

2 жыл бұрын

@@saamo1423 Yeah that is true

@rjmoyer2

2 жыл бұрын

Bloom Audio sells clips

Can you do a full length sound demo for the voice? xD

Son of a... I literally JUST bought a Shanling UP4 to wireless run my planars

Can I try the spin test with the Fiio M11 Plus LTD?

Hey zeos please try Shanling UA 1 pro dongle dac.