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@monsterarms764 7 сағат бұрын
Have you tried WM1Z compared to this WM1A?
@nofear4xjs785 13 сағат бұрын
Why does he keep saying SLC`s ? Stupid and annoying for people researching bino`s...
@leonardlos3209 6 күн бұрын
Believe it or not the Tuner in the Sony STR 190 isn't bad at all. I've heard many negative reviews on it but maybe i live in a more receptive area, i'm pulling in plenty of stations crisp and clear. With that being said, i'm using the Tuner section as a stand alone component hooked up to the Yamaha A S301 so i'm getting the best of both worlds. I would have kept the Sony STR 190 as my main unit but running my 4 OHM Wharfedales made me uneasy so i upgraded to the A S301 which can handle the 4 OHM load. But you can't go wrong with either units for the price.
@bassegoder 7 күн бұрын
Had a first version talon 44, bought Jan 2010. I did my mountain Guiding courses with it. Travelled hundreds of times with it. Skiing, alpinism, trekking, bushcrafting, dessert, roughness....really heavy duty stuff. And now, only now is starting to tear a bit. Itsthe best, lightest most comfortable baflg i ever had. Even better than my Millet Epic. Wpic is bit more padding but heavier and bunquier. The first/modified first version of talon was something unique. As i said I'm a mountain guide, and have been carrying backpacks outdoors since 1991... I don't know why they just fuck up with good perfect features. What's the purpose???? We're not fashion killers. We don't care about feature modernity shit . And still the osprey is the best in the market.
@SophisticatedDogCat 13 күн бұрын
Informative review, thanks!
@sheek1982 18 күн бұрын
I agree that a sub out on the Sony would be an awesome addition, but at $148 you can't complain. I use it in a 2.1 setup and as you stated, having the ability to turn toggle the subwoofer on/off with the remote is super convenient. I also find the option to adjust the bass/treble via the remote puts it over the top.
@WhyWhatHappen. 20 күн бұрын
Great stuff!
@johnmaulkin-ur8lm 23 күн бұрын
How sad an adult is so obsessed with trivia, your perspective is on what is important in life is badly distorted.
@tobi1149 2 сағат бұрын
tell me you cant afford a Rolex without telling me you cant afford a Rolex 😂
@berend5766 Ай бұрын
Hey, I have a question. I am about to buy B&W 603 s2 speakers from 2020, but I don't have an amp yet. my room is 60 m^2 5x12m. which one should I go with between the as301 501 701 and 801?
@450Xer Ай бұрын
Good informative review. Thanks for sharing.
@wildlife351 Ай бұрын
I'm with nikon 200-500mm f5.6 and nikon d750. I'm about to get monarch m7 10x42. The question is can i spot any difference between monarch HG vs m7 and swarovski nl 8x32 (for example)?
@TheDesertRoseRanch Ай бұрын
My shop rig is a Yamaha AS501 with Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 speakers. Very smooth.
@shem44 Ай бұрын
Companion 8x30 is only slightly cheaper than NL pure 8x32. Is it more worthwhile to get NL pure in your opinion?
@freeforester1717 Ай бұрын
The 8/30 CL companion is around £1080, while the NL pure 8/32 is around £2240 (UK, June 2024). I have a pair of the 10x32 NL pure, and as good indeed as the CL companion undoubtedly are, they are in a different category when compared side by side with the NL Pure.
@ricardoa6186 Ай бұрын
Para la gente ke dice ke los cuchillos de plástico no son cuchillos ,yo les digo ke aguantan el mal trato mil veces mejor ke los de madera,y lo saben pero no lo admiten,prefieren belleza a funcionalidad
@2Snakes 2 ай бұрын
Good video though. Good commentary.
@2Snakes 2 ай бұрын
The price tag on the venture is a bit too rich for my blood -- $100 CAD. I just can't justify that when I can get a Swedish made Mora in stainless steel for under $20.
@art.bor.2889 2 ай бұрын
I was thinking about buying a venture, but I think I will choose mora kansbol. Preparing meals.
@PizomGagal Ай бұрын
Full flat is better than scandi for food. I have Venture , like it better than mora or hultafors.
@mcj5644 2 ай бұрын
A very well used F1! 👍
@mcj5644 2 ай бұрын
Nice overview of an interesting knife, man. 👍 I might give one of those Ventures a try!
@EtreGenerique 2 ай бұрын
If excellent and expensive are not for u a pleonasm, u mor*n
@kcning007 2 ай бұрын
Great video and thanks for the compare.
@thomaselliott4562 2 ай бұрын
Additionally I read somewhere the midrange driver in these is wired reversed-phased compared to the tweeter and woofer. Not at all certain why Yamaha did that.
@LessTalkMoreDelicious 2 ай бұрын
Can the S801 DAC be used as a substitute/replacement for a 2ch audio-interface (eg: Focusrite 2i2, Universal Audio Volt 2, etc.)… for recording into a computer (and not just for computer playback). I know it’s supposed to be used for playback/convert digital stuff into the analog/amp, like computer-usb-out into amp-usb-in. But, can the DAC’s USB also record external sources into computer? (like recording a dj mix from dj mixer outs, or recording a music-production from Mackie desktop mixer outs, etc.)
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
No, only input to amp. It will not out put usb to computer (ex: mic to amp to computer, can't do that)
@angieamarillo 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review these are the two I was looking at. I think I’ll get the skarab because it’s a little cheaper.
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
I Love the skarab, it is a total mule. Lightweight as well.
@Mr1stcat 2 ай бұрын
Still using mine ❤😎👍 ima shameless Sony Walkman fanboy
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Likewise!
@karlaquino1748 2 ай бұрын
This kind of review what im looking for
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Just uploaded a Victorinox Venture review. Was pretty impressed, check it out!
@lauraxo883 2 ай бұрын
Why is everything so expensive in a america I have that bowl and paid £11 / 13 dollars in uk I brought it because it reminded me of baking with my nan
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
not sure why everything is so expensive.
@lauraxo883 2 ай бұрын
@MediaPipeDream I do collect them but I only pay pennies from a nice home shop called dunelm, I would say £16 being my most expensive and £8 my cheapest but I do love them
@tobyr8555 3 ай бұрын
Is this hip belt removable?
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
yes, but the plastic hardware will stay. they nylon straps can slip out with some force.
@bondfrenchbond 3 ай бұрын
Kudos! Great video. Very thorough👍
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bearded_wolverine3503 3 ай бұрын
I just purchased a 701 (no dac) brand new for $650. Definitely would have gone with the 501 but at $650 i couldn't pass up the 701 Pairing it with my wharfedale diamond 12.2 bookshelf speakers, a klispch s120 sub and Technics SL1200MK2 turntable
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Very Nice!
@michaelkraus4135 3 ай бұрын
Your voice is TERRIBLE !
@larryhunter8245 3 ай бұрын
Glad i have theold one! Great video
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Me too! It is much more comfortable.
@MTNJOHN 3 ай бұрын
Is the new one taller? looks taller in the video. Worried about personal item size
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
you should be able to take it on to a plane as personal item. Not really that much taller. very subtlety
@thomaselliott4562 3 ай бұрын
These can be modded to vastly improve the sound. I found the tweeter to be too harsh and swapped them out in favor of Tympani soft dome types. I swapped the factory butterfield cross-overs for a pair from Infinity two-way speakers and don't use the midrange drivers except to simply plug the holes. I also converted the cabinet to bass reflex by adding two port tubes to each cabinet front. Very small tubes perhaps a little over one inch. I also added acoustic batting inside to smooth bass and absorb hollow box resonance. A lot of mods but in the end they sound decent and far more enjoyable. A 3-way crossover such as a Infinity Reference 5 could also be used and keep the midrange operating but I think I would in that case add a L-pad on the mid to tone it down. One oddity with these from the factory is the mids are wired reverse polarity.
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Huh, that is interesting, will need to check the mid drivers out and fix it. thanks for the tip
@fzr1000981 3 ай бұрын
Bought Japanese version (new) on ebay for $400
@glsracer 3 ай бұрын
Nice most used ones are going for more than that
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Very Nice, that is a steal!
@Paultricounty 3 ай бұрын
Good thing you didn’t try the Leica Noctivids and the Swarovski NL’s. I’d also like to mention you can’t appreciate and or see the optical qualitative differences looking through an upper mid grade to an alpha level bino in a store for a few minutes. You have to live with them a week or two to clearly see the differences.
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
I agree with the store comment. I was able to decern CA levels to a level I was comfortable with purchasing. I have yet to have an opportunity to look though a pair of NLs. I have read that between the 3 alphas (swaro, zeiss & leica) it kinda boils down to personal preference than sheer raw optical performance. Ex: one my have some more sharpness but more glare or one might have excellent contrast but more CA.
@Paultricounty 2 ай бұрын
@@MediaPipeDream All good points , and some people can be more or less sensitive to some of those characteristics. But I don’t believe most people will deny that Leica produces more color saturation than the Zeiss and Swaro. Although I like them all, I find the Leica to have an overall more rich image characteristics..
@user-yi6sv4er9v 3 ай бұрын
Oldest is about to head off to college and I'm beginning to think about what he will need to start out in life. Very thoughtful presentation.
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad it helped. Ya, in college a small desk kit with allen keys was super helpful. If they are going to have a vehicle, I suggest having a vehicle specifc tool kit that stays in the vehicle (of course proper skills are necessary). I made a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYvQoJhte52phNE
@user-yi6sv4er9v 3 ай бұрын
Oldest is about to head off to college and I'm beginning to think about what he will need to start out in life. Very thoughtful presentation.
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and appreciation!
@crisjr6478 3 ай бұрын
I have both and prefer the features and sound of the sony. They are close but i can listen to the sony for hours and hours not the case with the yami the analytical nature gets to be a little much after a short time. Also the Bluetooth on the sony is insanely good for Bluetooth. And every amp company in the world should have sony engineers design their remotes its excellent. I also really like being able to label the inputs individually. The dh190 with a smsl su1 dac is where the sony outclasses the yami and its built in dac. Also the phono stage in the sony is a little better hooked to my fluance its remarkably good for a phono in a 150$ amp. I got my sony open box for 89$
@MediaPipeDream 2 ай бұрын
Very Nice. The Sony is definitely awesome.
@LowerObject 3 ай бұрын
was one of your speakers missing a light?
@MediaPipeDream 3 ай бұрын
No. Just don't like to see them on.
@TristanLowePT 3 ай бұрын
My headphones don’t work (no sound) at all from the right side. I’ve tried old and brand new headphones and it’s the same problem. My speakers both work fine though….any suggestions gents ? 🙏🏼🎧
@MediaPipeDream 3 ай бұрын
Headphone stage shot.
@TristanLowePT 3 ай бұрын
@@MediaPipeDream thanks, meaning the headphone amp socket is damaged ??
@geo2472 3 ай бұрын
Just picked these up today and they are beautifully made with superb optics. Will be taking these on every holiday abroad and trips and walks around the UK from now on.
@MediaPipeDream 3 ай бұрын
Totally agree and they are correctly named companion! I use them for Hikes and Trips as well. Ergonomics handle like full size and food print and weight are that of compact binoculars. Glad you like them!
@c0uchsl0uch 3 ай бұрын
.019
@MediaPipeDream 3 ай бұрын
Agree
@ecksdog 4 ай бұрын
Libretto is probably the most little known but nicest pen on the planter for under 20 bucks.
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@avocadoextreme 4 ай бұрын
I just got my first ever turntable and am looking at the yamaha as-301 for phono can I pug in powered speakers to the AS-301 or do I need to purchase passive speakers
@carloparisi3689 4 ай бұрын
Solo passivi. Solo il subwoofer qualora lo usassi sarebbe attivo. Ma la casse esclusivamente passive. Possibilmente buone.
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
The Yamaha As-301 is an integrated amplifier and does not have line level pre-outs, therefore you will need to use passive speakers with the As-301. If you already have powered speakers and wish to use them with a turn table you have 2 options: 1. Turntable with a built in phono preamp 2. Truntable without a phono pre amp + an external phono pre amp Both these options assume you have volume control on your powered speakers, if not you will need volume attenuation (volume knob) before inputs to the powered speakers. If you want to use passive speakers with the yamaha as 301 then you can use the phono input on the yamaha (if the turntable table does not have a built in phono preamp), the yamaha has a built in phono preamp only on the phono input. if the turntable has a built in preamp you can use any other input on the yamaha as 301 (line 1 line 2 or line 3) - those do not have any pre-amplification and accept line level inputs.
@James-os9ku 4 ай бұрын
In terms of sound quality between the 301 and 501 , is it just the same, can you confirm ? The difference is simply more power with the 501 ?
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
Same, and yes, just more power, at least to my ears
@s.d.r1062 4 ай бұрын
I am in doubt. This very nice Victory SF 8x42 or Zeiss SFL 8x40? I use it also in low light conditions such as dawn. Wich one you prefer? Is there a big difference?
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
Victory SF 8x42 is optically superior to the Zeiss SFL 8x40. SFL wins on size and price (possibly slightly more neutral colors with the SFL as well). Low light the SF 8x42 will be better than the SFL 8x40 on both accounts of larger objective and better glass of the SF 8x42. If it were me I would take the SF 8x42 or 8x32 over the SFL 8x40 for superior optics. Then you never have to worry about having best optical quality
@patricj951 12 күн бұрын
@@MediaPipeDream I tried SFL 8x40 a while ago and was very impressed. Just a question: have you experience about if SF 8x42 works as good with eyeglasses as SFL 8x40?
@wizardowlgenius7186 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this amazing review. This is really helpful. Currently I'm considering buying a Nikon Monarch HG 8*42 for 815 usd. I already owned a Kowa BD II 8*42 and need to buy another lens for family. The feeling I got from other review is that KOWA BD II is on par with Nikon Monarch M7 therefore I want to do some upgrade and try Nikon Monarch HG. Zeiss Victory and Swarovski EL sound fantastic but is out of my budget currently. I also read somewhere that Nikon Monarch HG is comparable to Zeiss Conquest, don't know if you ever get to compare the two.
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
You are welcome, glad you found it Helpful! I have compared the Zeiss conquest as well as the HG side by side, both in 8x42. The HG were much better all around with the HD conquest being slightly optically superior (center sharpness and CA mitigation). Overall I kept the HG. However, I kept looking and ended up with what I discussed in the video. IMO, if you are considering the Monarch HG I would just get the M7 or save up a bit for a used pair of Swaro EL or Swaro CL B companions. Never fear buying used swar for their awesome customer service. To save you some trial an error you may find my Binocular journey video helpful (warning it is long....): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2LTY6V4qt6qg7c
@AUXdrone 4 ай бұрын
“Volume is adjusted via an ALPS motorized RK16811MGA09 "1-gang" potentiometer. No, I don't think I'm wrong, it looks indeed like a "1-gang" pot, yes...a mono potentiometer. :) Seems that the volume control, like many other functions, are done by the custom proprietary microprocessor with a flash memory inside, named YG398A9 and with a notice on the schematic: "No replacement part available". That means there should be no added volume pot. Johnson noise inside the audio path and no channel imbalance will occur, at least not due to the potentiometer.” trl’s post on audiosciencereview on the a-s701
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
Wow ! Awesome info, thanks for the post!
@s.d.r1062 4 ай бұрын
Nice bino! But is that much better than a more compact 8x25? swaro or Zeiss Victory Pocket?
@redpillnibbler4423 4 ай бұрын
My Swaro 8x25 are great but these 8x30 are probably a bit better overall.The next step up would be the 8x42. Personally I’d skip the 8x30 and go for the 8x42. If you want compact I’d get the 8x25 or even the 7x21 as they are truly pocketable.
@s.d.r1062 4 ай бұрын
@@redpillnibbler4423 yes. I bought the Zeiss VP 8x25. And save money for a good 8x42 . I tried the Curio also. Loved it. But i think VP 8x25 is a bit better for bird watching. I love my VP 8x25
@s.d.r1062 4 ай бұрын
@@redpillnibbler4423 I am in doubt. The Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 or Zeiss SFL 8x40. (Last one is much less expensive). I want to spot birds and deer also in low light and evenings. What do you recommend?
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
I have only compared them against the zeiss victory pocket. The Pockets are optically superior but too fiddly to use comfortably. The CLs really handle like a full size pair of binos.
@MediaPipeDream 4 ай бұрын
Victory SF 8x42 is optically superior to the Zeiss SFL 8x40. SFL wins on size and price (possibly slightly more neutral colors with the SFL as well). Low light the SF 8x42 will be better than the SFL 8x40 on both accounts of larger objective and better glass of the SF 8x42. If it were me I would take the SF 8x42 or 8x32 over the SFL 8x40 for superior optics. Then you never have to worry about having best optical quality