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[@matthewweflen]

I think you should do a build for each company's TOTL cans (e.g. Sennheiser, Hifiman, Sony, Fostex, Beyer, etc.), showing which amp and source pairs best, etc.

[@QoraxAudio]

The top of the line Sennheiser is the HE-1, which already comes with a headphone amp included - you can't buy it separately. It's 60k though, so it's not really of any interest to most of us.

[@woodstock480]

This is such a great series. With synergy being so important, I don't know why more YT hifi/audiophile reviewers don't do this.

[@tsohgallik]

Cause Technie wants to sell you the headset and Joshua mostly displays what's he showing and describes other stuff

[@rablm3]

I am a new owner of the THX DAC AMP based on a previous review. Thought I would extend a very big Thank you Josh. Very happy with this unit and look forward to using it every single day. Thanks for all the recommendations and look forward to additional reviews.

[@dongkrakata]

These kinds of equipment mix and match takes a lot of technical and practical knowledge and you just summarised a lot of it in a well made video.. i got a lot of very useful infos from this one.. thank you, Joshua! ❤️

[@NismoPhx]

Currently running Focal Clear Pros with the Monolith Desktop DAC/AMP at home and an ifi Micro BL for being somewhat portable or when I want a little different sound. I don't see myself upgrading for a long time. This channel played a big part in choosing the Clears and I am extremely happy with them!

[@msteele0]

Josh, great video. Very well thought out including the reasoning behind your decisions why these components work well with one another. Thank you.

[@tokugero]

This series is what I needed to months ago at the beginning of my journey, keep up the great work. Looking forward to upgrades paths between the price points after you hit your goals.

[@alejandromartinez720]

I recently got a HD800 with a Schiit Modius+Jotumheim and I can tell that the soundstage and DETAIL is nuts. Good video Joshua!

[@SuLu_B]

My personal pick (and actual daily audio chain) is a Grace SDAC Balanced -> THX 789 -> Audeze LCD-X. Comes in a few hundred dollars under the $2k budget as well, since some better amps and dacs have come out recently. I think the LCD-X is my pick for modern recordings and mixes, while the Arya is otherworldly if you listen to older, more vintage recordings. Can't express how much I love my current setup

[@kerbioa]

Just wanted to say Joshua I love your reviews. Thanks to your feedback and honesty, I own a good $500 set up. I am rocking the Sundara, Topping D10s dac, and Magni 3 amp. I am also getting ready to build a portable set up and console set up. It will use the HD560s and Topping DX3+ Pro Dac/Amp. Super excited to build this setup.

[@Tenouraku]

Loving these videos! I would love to see a great pairing for the LCD-X!

[@brandonburr4900]

Thank you Josh! I would love to see more combos that are great together!

[@alexdel00]

Just bought this same exact build! And im really engoying it! Thanks for the advice Joshua! I’m just waiting for the Darkvoice to arrive.

[@HolaKyle]

As always, thank you for the content! I've been looking for a good headphone stand, so just ordered 3 stands through your link.

[@oblio44]

Loved this review because: 1) offered up several fresh ideas on mixing and matching equipment 2) good reviews, in their own right, of the equipment shown, 3) I happen to own the: Monoprice THX AAA DAC/Amp AND Hifiman Arya (and Focal Elex) AND xDuoo TA-20 tube amp (vs Darkvoice) This video gives me instructions and ideas on how to better utilize my equipment for an even more enjoyable experience. I don't need to spend any more money on gear rather I need to exploit the capabilities of what I already own. Damn, Josh just saved me some money in 2021; well worth my Patreon contributions!

[@stevenlamontagne526]

Thank you for making this. I have been trying to find the perfect amp to pair with my hd800s' for a while now and this THX is it!

[@greymatterstome]

The DIRAC is interesting to use with cans however I feel where it is most useful and really shines is when driving a pair of near field bookshelf speakers. This Monoprice also works wonderfully with the LCD-X and IMO better in EQ to get the most impactful experience than the 800s. It is slightly less wide than the 800s setup but far more detail retrieval. This is the setup actually where I personally use the DIRAC setup the most with headphones.

[@Andrew-cp7mc]

Although I am new to the audiophile world, I have learned some principles from this series so great job! Would be great if there is a video on where the Focal Clear Pro fits in. I currently have it paired with Schiit Vali 2+ and Modi 3+. Enjoying the sound for now but would like to know where to take the next stage to, probably trying a new tube.

[@TheShadowwisdom]

Keep doing these builds Josh! They are awesome!

[@TheTruthKiwi]

I've got a fairly good system consisting of a late model Yamaha amp with two sets of KEF floorstanding speakers and a set of Boland Acoustic floorstanders and two subs. When I'm having a good session it all sounds great but I always get in trouble with the neighbours. This looks like the perfect solution, cheers mate. :)

[@dixter1652]

another easy pairing with the HD800 is the DAC/AMP ifi micro iDSD Signature, plenty of power and the burr brown dac is pretty nice sounding...and you just plug your phone or laptop or PC into it for streaming

[@multicurse]

*me gets my pay check* Joshua: so I go and make the guy spend his money

[@heartdyedpurple]

Hey Josh, your discussion about the EQ reminded me to request a video from you: what can an EQ do and not do? For example, can it make the right headphones more punchy? Can you emphasize soundstage? Can you bring out detail for headphones that appear to lack detail? Etc. I guess in other words, what sound characteristics can be controlled by EQ, and what can’t be?

[@DarkWanderer20891]

I use my HD 800 S with a Beyerdynamic A2. A hell of on combination. Resolving, spacious, and and with a very good low end if you toggle the A2 to 100 Ohm Output-Impedance. Great for classical music and gaming is out of this world.Cheers from Germany.

[@carrotsoup7264]

As a person with a really modest setup looking to build a new and better one, I love this serie.

[@rayndooma5624]

Long time lurker, finally subbed to your awesome channel. Been wanting to buy above average audiophile gear for a long time, but I live in Hawaii and SHIPPING PRICES SUCK! Can't wait to see your budget builds for the average consumer.

[@fluffykitten517]

Your quality is absolutely insane in this love these videos tho great vid man :)

[@Jamie-666]

Already own both the THX and the HD as my endgame! Also got the LCD-X for a change.

[@sebasprieto9673]

Love this series! Keep going on 👌🏻

[@joelstatosky1817]

Really good set up. I think this is the perfect budget where everything is worth the amount you pay

[@TheProgrn]

I bought these two weeks ago when they went on sale. I’ve been listening on my Feliks Elise.

[@Damien_N]

Worth mentioning Josh - earlier HD800S runs had a 4 pin XLR cable packaged with it.

[@twogluon]

Great series. You should make different playlists on your channel homepage. Put all of these system builds in one

[@revelationsoundstudio]

Great review and helpful info. I am curious though how many audiophile fans would need a headphone amp as many already have a mid to high end level stereo? I guess a headphone amp with built in DAC would be helpful to play music from Tidal or Apple Music going imto the headphones of you want a more portable setup unless I missing something? I like the 800S headphones a lot but I went with the Focal Clear MG's instead. On my NAD preamp I boosted the treble by 2 dB which opened the top end on snare cymbals and it allowed me to hear the reverb tails better. This helped improve the weak area of the Clears so I can enjoy them much more. We appreciate your channel as we can tell you put a lot of time and effort to make each video insightful.

[@Pr0ton_official]

Thanks for your awesome and informative videos! Headphone and amp ordered today. What are your general EQ settings on this setup?

[@SolomonLi]

Synergy... Awesome. Wondering if you had a chance to look into the Schiit Bifrost combo with a Magnius... I’m looking into the in between space between detailed with depth, width, and imaging.

[@nathanowen2426]

You should do a comparison of all the setups as like a season finale, you could talk about how it might be or might not be worth upgrading your setup if the quality isn’t that much of an improvement

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

Can you do a bass build, midrange build, treble build, soundstage build and imaging build for each price range?

[@dannybos7024]

Bass; Modhouse Argon on a THX AAA 789 or something. Treble: DT990. That's it. Soundstage: See video. Imaging: DT880/TYGR on an Atom stack.

[@autumntothestar]

@@dannybos7024 Bass: Atticus or Eikon?

[@dannybos7024]

@@autumntothestar Your choice.

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

@@dannybos7024 what about Grado for treble?

[@dannybos7024]

@@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 Itś meh.

[@AlbinoTigerBarb]

Arya + ADI-2 endgame setup

[@x32i77]

Abyss 1266 Phi tc + eleven audio Formula s and perhabs an elf audio xiaudio powerman psu 🙂👍

[@versaleyang]

Yup, this is exactly my endgame setup, except I also have a Topping A90 for better amplification with more bass and speed than the built in ADI-2's amp.

[@marcusloo767]

schiit ragnarok 2 pre amping into the schiit vidar ,a schiit mjolnir, an 2 rme adi 2 pro with digital to digital (for eq, and crossfeed ) going into the denafrips pontus, and the diana v2 as well as a pair of svs ultra towers bifrocated tweeter being the ragnarok and the sub being the vidar

[@pkal244]

@@versaleyang agreed! The ADI-2 is nice but its HP amp is not the endgame for the power hungry Arya. It really scales great when dedicated amplification

[@kchuen]

@@versaleyang how much of a difference comparing the A9- to the hp out of RME? I’m getting my RME Rme and verite closed next week. Considering getting an amp but one with significantly better power than RME probably costs like 500 bucks at least.

[@RYAN5700]

I just got into IEMs after having high end systems in everything but headphones. Worked for Magnolia, Paradigm Sound and Vision and Sony. Live in Denver and have attended a few RMAF. A lot of work in SQ quality car builds. Specifically, line arrays inside a car. Think of an array of 2" drivers in a line under the glove box, yet the tweeter is on the dash time it right and it’s pretty incredible. So I am a big fan of DSP. At heart I love JBL Cinema and JBL Synthesis. I currently have two JBL 3722N and a Crown DSi 2000. Not ideal for an apartment. So, I will be selling those. After trying 6 different $2k(ish) systems I found myself in love with the KEF LS50 Wireless. However, I want to save for the LS50 Wireless II + Stands or do what seems to be the smartest movie in 2ch Hi-Fi and save for the Buchardt Audio A500 or even the A700. I’d like to note I believe the success behind both wireless LS50(s) were due largely to their dedicated and high output amps, sealed chambers in the enclosure and most importantly the DSP. The Buchardt Audio company has struck gold in my opinion. So while I save for the LS50 Wireless II at $3k or Make a ONE time purchase of the Buchardt Audio A700 in a few years. The tech will only get better. So, I decided I great sound now and later. The LS50s ended up in the bedroom and the acoustics were amazing. I told myself just wait and returned them. My car system is either being used for its two 12s or I’m wearing my Sony WI-1000X (2018). These In-Ear Headphones are a hidden Gem. The 2nd gen WI-1000XM2 sound worse. I’ve auditioned the WH-1000XM4 to see what experience I’d get switching to a headphone they are great. However, I rather enjoy the sound of In-Ears/IEMs over headphones and they are more discrete. Thus began my IEM/DAP research. How do I build upon 3 years of Sony’s signature sound? Easy. Grab a Fiio M11 DAP and a pair of Sony IER-M7. Literally the next step in the Sony chain. The M7s fit was amazing, had that Sony signature, but the bass was horrible. I took note that the WI-1000X had and internal amp and were active noise canceling. Next logical step is the Sony IER-M9(s). Waiting for them to get in stock on a specific site. Meanwhile, I kept the Fiio M11 and tried the Fiio FA9 Knowles 6 BA and did not like it. The Shure SE846. poor quality. Sennheiser IE80S to see if I might like their sound and try the Sennheiser IE 800 S. I did not like the 80s. Duna Luna Beryllium IEM. Loved it but did not have the low end extension I need for EDM. Also, at this point I’m realizing I’m going to start colleting IEMs lol. So I returned the Fiio M11 and the Duna Luna. In the mail is a New HiBy R6 DAP and the Final Audio A8000 Beryllium IEMs to audition. Still need to audition… Sony IEH-M9 J H Audio Contour XO JH Audio 16v2 Purchase the Campfire Audio Polaris II (Amazing for EDM I hear) 64 Audio U12T 64 Audio And I just came across these Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless In a perfect world the Sony IEH-M9 will have enough bass to satisfy. Should I avoid any of these or prioritize them? Looking for a HiFi IEM with a BIG sound stage and enough bass for EDM.

[@thomasking684]

Can you make a low budget build? Loving this series

[@EvilMonsterful]

I've never clicked so fast - this is my exact set-up. Josh, could you share the EQ settings you put on the DAC/AMP for the 800s?

[@TheHouseOfRowe]

+1

[@Stanl3h]

Yeah I would love this as well

[@r5photography]

+1

[@schuncken]

+1

[@Vaznazza]

is this your first setup, or did you upgrade and if so what did you upgrade from?

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you very much. Another great video and information. I have the 700's and really like them. Boy, it's amazing how many commentors want you to work harder (just for them), yet 'almost' all of them can't even bother to be courteous or polite. Just demanding. Really sad.

[@toast23481]

Hey Josh loving the content. I’ve just bought the hd800s and I’m loving for the best setup dac/amp that I can buy for gaming. Is this it? Obviously I’m going to be wanting to add a desk mic to it

[@CuttoothsRoom]

Awesome. This would be the high end system that I would aim for if I could afford it.

[@Tremendoussunset]

You should add a playlist to your channel about those system build

[@vishalanreddy4333]

Love your videos!!! Could you do a really really budget setup but still worthwhile. Thank you

[@Iceland1ify]

Nice video Joshua, I have the Sennheiser 800S which I certainly can recommend and I have this THX DAC/AMP as well I was not happy with this AMP It does not have high/low gain and it's very hard to find the sweet spot for the volume and you can't run two line outs at the same time for example speakers out/RCA with the Headphone out, Volume wheel scroll is very slow, it's very frustrating navigating the menu on the unit & Dirac is not something I found much use for. I bought the Topping DX7 Pro I recommend that AMP/DAC over this one has everything I can ask for and more.

[@hinatahyuga7685]

please joshua do a 200 dollars system , you're going to be doing a lot for me , great series btw

[@hireality]

Excellent job with this kind of system review Joshua Valour 👍

[@jeffchapman6280]

Currently using RME ADI-2 FS with Meze Empyreans. Couldn't be happier!

[@dizzid]

Hey Josh, could you do this same build series for portable setups?

[@alfredoggy]

Can we get detailed settings for the THX DAC/AMP? Frequency and Q settings that work best with HD 800S? You mentioned 7K dip in video but nothing more specific than that. Great vid, thanks!

[@BrentLeVasseur]

I’m about to pull the trigger on a headphi system. I recently purchased the Hifiman Aryas which I love. Now I’m looking at DAC/AMP pairings to go with it. It will be used primarily in a home studio environment. Top of my list right now are the Topping A90 + D90 amp and DAC and or the Phonitor X. I like how with the Phonitor it gives you the added ability to power active speakers like studio monitors and how it has a simulation matrix for simulating speakers in your headphones. Any advice on this setup? Which is better?

[@h0ltib0y17]

I love this new series

[@Moshm4n]

Great breakdown here. 🙂 Any good amps for IEMs? Any good EQs at the component level?

[@IdoSamuelson]

Great videos! What would you recommend for EQ settings of this DAC with the Arya? This is exactly what i have

[@jekken333]

my current soundstage/imaging setup is rme adi 2 dac>JotR>Raal SR1a.

[@dalestevenson4398]

Hey man. Love these videos thanks for doing this. I am missing one thing, and that is the source of the music. I exclusively stream music and wonder if there is a app/DAC that can accommodate this. Maybe Bluetooth streaming or Wi-Fi connected. Maybe just a video of all the source options

[@robertoruizantonetti6385]

J.V., if you go to parts express and purchase an EH 6SN7 and JAN 6AS7 tube for a combined total of $33 plus a variable output transformer for the Darkvoice. If you lower the voltage to 100V, which is what the Darkvoice wants to be fed, you'll experience no hum. I opened mine up and disconnected the pre out ground and power on light from the circuit. It removes a tarp from the sound.

[@darrenweight5972]

I use a triscuits box filled with an epoxy resin attached to a 3/4 inch thick piece of oak that’s about 6x8 inches square for my headphone stand. It looks funky and people ask about it when they see it because it’s odd to have headphones hanging out on a box of crackers.

[@indrakumarc73]

Could you pls. share the amazon link for 4.4mm female to 4pin xlr adapter cable ?

[@painsin1954]

Please do one for imaging, I really need a competitive gaming setup! :)

[@sethkong]

I think at this price, you may make some more videos, like base head $2000, analytical sound $2000, planar magnetic $2000, electrostatic $2000, etc. It will be very interesting to see many options based on preference.

[@Repullze]

I know this video is a year old but was wondering what amp you would recommend now that this amp is no longer being made. Looking into getting the HD800s but don’t want to pull the trigger until I know what amp is best for that specific headset

[@falst4616]

@JoshuaValour Love the video. I bought the 800s / THX setup and cant wait for the dac-amp to arrive. What EQ settings did you end up using for this setup? Thanks!

[@dueller29]

I would love to see a more allrounded 1000$-2000$ system, with focus on the dac and amp, which would suit a larger amount of higher end headphones down the line.

[@bradleyclarance711]

Hi Josh, I'm just starting to explore audiophile grade equipment and your build examples have been a helpful starting point. Quick question: Do you have a headphone(s) you'd recommend in (roughly) the $1-2.5k price range for classical, movie scores and video game soundtracks? (aside from the HD 800S) Thanks for all the thoughtful reviews!

[@jono7678]

I have the hd800s and I have been very happy with THX DAC AMP combo. If you dont mind, what settings on the DAC AMP do you use? Thank you for your excellent report.

[@zstan9599]

Hi, may I know what music streaming services do you use in your daily listening? any recommandation for which to choose?

[@fercho27]

Hi Joshua, What about a tier list of headphone amp? Please :D

[@phreak1118]

My $2000 combo is my Audeze LCD-X and Schitt Jotenheim. Pretty good (and balanced) combo.

[@CullenCammack]

Thoughts on using the HD800S with an audio interface like an Audient iD14? I also use Sonarworks in conjunction with my setup.

[@KeyboardSavant]

Hey Josh, I wanted to know if you had any recommendations for a quality adapter (like the one referenced in this video), and do you believe that the sound quality is negatively impacted when using an adapter?

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

I thought my ifi zen dac + shp9500 already has a pretty sick soundstage. Can't wait to upgrade to he400i soon

[@airsoul366]

400i2020 with magni 3+ and the apple dongle is amazing!

[@rollypoli5570]

Coming from a car audio world trying to add headphone audio. Dirac is available separately to others but you need to buy a mini dsp which I seem to understand many headphone guys hate the idea of eq/dsp.

[@Aleph-Noll]

could you do a buyers guide for pc speakers, dac, preamp, headphone set up?

[@Bhatakti_Hawas]

Can you make a video on the best portable digital audio players at different price points?

[@amdenis]

I tried the 800S DAC/amp combo, and either I got sibilance like you noted, or scooped sound and still an underlying shrill nature with some serious midrange and phase issues. My hearing is very acute due to years of critical mixing and mastering and lots of at home musical enjoyment. I am trying to find some great headphones now, as I have always done my pleasure listening and professional mixing on speakers/monitors (e.g. Martin Logan Renaissance, Focal Trio, Piper Payne, Barefoot stacks, etc). What do you recommend as a top headphone + DAC system, not constrained by price?

[@markimillerful]

Hey Joshua, do you give advice around specific systems for a fee? I’d love your advice on a couple of things.

[@briantomasinomedia5077]

Nice, this is my setup!

[@rioblast]

Will you be able to try out the Burson Composer 3X Performance and Composer 3X Performance in the future?

[@rollypoli5570]

I keep hearing. Oh the magnius and modius are awesome if you don’t want the amp dac combo of the mono price. But no one compares them. What’s the difference

[@tedmanasa907]

Excellent new series! Would you recommend the Monolith 124459 for the Focal Clear if you like (like I do) a warmer sound?

[@NismoPhx]

I run the Clears with the Monolith. I am very happy with the combo. I too generally prefer a warmer sound. I would say this pairing sits slightly on the warmer side of neutral. The tightness and clarity of everything is a joy and I don't regret either choice.

[@speaktobrett]

Can you please share your EQ settings?

[@BradfordRMcKnight]

awesome! I actually sent you a message last week hoping for you to give me your recommendation on what to pair with my new HD800S in 2021:)

[@jayh8840]

I am using the same amp but with Focal Clear,

[@mind1990]

Hi Joshua, I have the HD800S and the Monolith dac/amp, do you mind sharing the EQ settings you use, please?

[@SuryaNarayananThangam]

yo can u do on the go setup in simalr budgets! In dap, iem and headphones?

[@thomasriley5675]

i can’t wait for him to do an audiophile gaming setup

[@Jamie-666]

DIRAC actually does well in gaming. As an option I feed a Soundblaster G3 into the THX via optical > sorted.

[@burgosmatthew]

Hey Josh would you consider reviewing the Creative AE9 as a dac/amp combo?

[@lasserb]

Hey Joshua In the past Weeks i Thougt abbout buying a dac, an amp and a pair of headphone for editing. I thought about the modious, magnious and the dt1990 pros. In the review from the magnious you said it would be really precise. So would this be a good idea or would the balanced schiit equipment be overkill and i schould get a Topping DX3 pro instead, because its also neutral and it has bluetooth, also its not balance like the 1990s. I just wanted to know your opinion about this

[@martinfox2244]

Please describe the separate EQ module discussed early in the video. Great series. I appreciate the options you present. Never Mind. Equalizer APO Download. Found it.

[@TrueWindTV]

Joshua! As a DJ and Producer, and being an amateur audiophile.... What is your opinion on "sonarworks"? It's basically DSP correction and it "flattens" the response frequency of headphones. I'd love to see a review of DT 990 pro + sonarworks vs dt1990pro with and without sonarworks!

[@ElectedNickNation1]

Your camera is awesome

[@mdiaspinto]

Would you still recommend this as the best build under 2k? Maybe replacing the HD800S with an LCD-X/XC

[@jbpatsfan81]

Really considering the HD800S, but I do also enjoy hiphop. Anyone have any input on how these perform for that genre?

[@mohamadmousavi9657]

Great work, request: 1000 budget

[@alkhalaf89]

My god this video just made my day.. My 800s is arriving in few days.. and i have this moniprice Amp/dac already, could you please help with the EQ profile through this amp? I would really appreciate it, because i have zero idea on how to EQ.

[@FredVanAllenRealtor]

agree

[@plebmike8997]

I have this Dac/Amp along with the sendy aiva but I want to try some new headphones. I'm a newbie and am looking at a handful of headphones in the 800 to 1200 dollar range. Opinions or suggestions? Josh?