BEST headphone amp and it's only $30!!

[@gnatsinthepizza]

Many thanks for the review. I got mine a few days ago. For anyone watching and doubting durability of this thing, please note the manufacturer has an 18 month warranty period for this device. So if it goes wrong, you're covered. Another thing to note is that the charging is now done via a USB C connection, not a Micro USB connection. It's probably a recent(ish) upgrade to the device. During charging the device does NOT get hot, just barely warm. The device cuts off charging when fully charged up. The device feels really premium in hand, and looks a treat. I've also read, widely, that using an amp, such as this, that you need to max out the volume on the source device. Please note this is not necessary, having used it. 80% on source will give you a LOT of power through the amp. As for performance, for the money..and build quality IT...IS...AN...ABSOLUTE...STEAL. I grabbed mine for $15 off Alliexpress...seriously, that's a cuppa coffee and a half.

[@princejeromegersan839]

Just got this headphone amp after watching your review and I was surprised as well its damn good for its price, especially that I got it for 20 bucks on a discount. This thing is a steal

[@AndresSalazararthub]

cool!

[@hankhill5409]

+1 just got one and I love it. The battery lasts longer than I thought it would

[@Ferrari255GTO]

I'm about to buy it for 17€! They must've made a shitload of them and then struggled to sell them

[@FishyFelix]

I have one, but I'm shopping for an upgrade. I love the sound from them, night and day change to whatever headphone I plug in.

[@golfhound]

I think you cleared up one big question for regarding how clean the sound was - no distortion. I suppose the only other thing I need is to be able to enhance bass, mids, and treble to compensate if a youtube video isn't sound balanced. Andres Salazar, you sold me on this amp. $30 is gravy. clean and very loud is awesome. THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW. thumbs up.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Sure thing! I really like them, honestly one of my favorite purchases, and partly because they are affordable and offer a great value!

[@golfhound]

@@AndresSalazararthub I just got mine in the mail today and tried it out. WOW!!!!! What a difference. It really helps though to have a good pair of headphones. And where this amp really makes a difference is if the youtube video is in HD. The difference between what I had, a really good pair of Alesis studio speakers and plugging this amp is like listening to your car radio vs being front row at a rock concert. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR REVIEW. It's a shame I can only give you ONE Thumbs up.

[@ArtofComics]

@@golfhound awesome, glad you like them. I’m being real and sincere with stuff I talk about, if I bring it on it’s because I love them. Glad it worked out.

[@fie4426]

Is the bass heavy? I want the bass to dominate the song

[@digitalmediafan]

Have you tried this with an FM Hi-Fi tuner on it's own with a phono to 3.5mm Y adapter if you know what I mean ?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

I have not tried that very specific combo. This will amplify whatever your input is, so whether is a CD player (have tried that), a phone, or FM Tuner, it all would work.

[@digitalmediafan]

@@AndresSalazararthub Ok thanks but wouldn't the input over load as there is no variable control to adjust, just a hi and low switch I see

[@jamessinnett5710]

Thank you for your input here, i literally just ordered the neoteck about 2 hours ago even before i looked up any videos about it. But now that i see a actual human being like your self and NOT one of these super flashy youtubers has one and are really pleased with it im now happy with my purchase and cant wait to get it. ill be powering my Moondrop KATO off of the little amp. Thanks again LIKE AND SUBSCRIBED.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Thanks James!

[@MrEmotional33]

I got the bluetooth version (NTK106), which is even better in terms of convenience, since you can connect it wirelessly to any smartphone or DAP..sound wise same quality..

[@dantheman1998]

I think the battery aspect is low key a game changer. You be surprised how much noise a switching ps adds and a battery is basically noiseless.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

true dat

[@Ferrari255GTO]

That's something i hadn't thought about

[@hadenblyat4849]

I really appreciate these videos, that product is literally a diamond i the rough. Ive spend all the money on the headset and mic setup lol i cant afford some baller amp for the headset so thanks for this.

[@Zeroon144]

Diamond in the rough🐈 diamond in the rough🤑 I think I am a diamond in the rough👺

[@fredjones5719]

So if Roku can blu tooth, this can connect to a roku for audio?

[@Mike-pb5bj]

I made my décision ! Thank you my friend ! Nice review ! 💙👍

[@kraigtmitchell]

Where’s the link

[@olafmarzocchi6194]

I also found that one and I was curious to see a review. Have you tried to connect the headphone output to a spectrum analyzer, or, with a proper adaptor, to an audio card input, to measure the frequency response? Sometime when the audio is very clear it's because they applied some equalization so that it sounds clear, but it's not accurate/true to the original anymore. Too bad it's too big to make wired headphones wireless, it's as big as the headphones, and if I have to keep it in my pocket, wired to the headphones, then I simply connect the headphones to my computer or smartphone.

[@ArtofComics]

I'm not nearly that fancy

[@gino3286]

Hi just to say that I have the same curiosity Unfortunately I don't have an audio analyzer yet However to get an idea of its frequency response you can try a sweep test you can find on KZbin I have done and it sounds quite linear I don't hear above 14 kHz as I am old

[@MBSAFCRKR]

I wonder if this will work as a guitar amplifier to listen to my guitar...

[@daryldraws8083]

I have this. I use iems and got the Kph30is too. Impressive indeed.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

I know, right?

[@CRAZYCRADER]

I purchase it last week ! Woke my headphones up definitely worth every penny !!!!

[@myquietreviews]

All I can say is this man definitely speaks the truth!!! I have 2 of these & I keep one of them plugged up fully charged so when the battery dies on the other one I'm ready to go!!! I have this little device hooked up to the headphone jack on my 48 inch LG C1 & with the tv headphone volume on 50 I can only put the Neotek amp on level 5 before the sound starts rocking a little too much & yeah I know I can turn it up higher but I love my ear drums & I would like to preserve them for as long as I can 😂😂😂😂 They're definitely worth every penny & the real reason I bought 2 of them is because I wanted to snag another one before these things really take off & Neotek raises the price 🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️ This guy has earn himself a new subscriber 👍🏿

[@ArtofComics]

Thank you sir! I moved all my audio gear and music videos to my new Channel, The Out Groove, so check it out!

[@myquietreviews]

@@ArtofComics I can't find it!!!

[@snooze0023]

The thing with cheap Headphone amps are the input jack are always the cheapest quality and dont last more than a year, if that before you start to get scratchy intermittent disconnects. So its really irrelevant how good it sounds in the beginning the real test is how long will those jacks last with constant inserting/ejecting. I guarantee that you will need to replace that unit pretty quick.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

well it's $30, so roll the dice.

[@fabiowilbert1877]

Thanks for advice. I gonna buy this amp+adapter, this way I won't break the line out up, I hope so

[@MoGoodMusic78]

How would i connect this to my audio interface? Thanks

[@MultiSweetkisses1]

How's the bass punch with that amp?

[@nithia]

After not having a phone with a headphone jack and being unable to connect my phone in my 2012 jeep due to needing a USB-C to headphone adaptor and an AUX cable I finally got one. Unfortunately the sound is very flat and very low. Figured for $30 I might as well give this powered amp a try before just doing a whole overhaul of my sound system of my jeep. xD Just ordered it and it should be here in a couple of days. If I remember I will report back with how it went and if it helped my low AUX volume problem.

[@micstonemic696stone]

I've had mine a couple of days, I have a pair of SHURE 440 which are just subut all my device's just don't come close to the headphone's ability listening to my Spotify music, QUALITY hearing instruments for the first time ever on best music VOLUME gain 1, gain 2, loud enough if this was all I would still be happy, but Gain 2 is literally next level volume, my SHURE 440 headphones can take it all at the finest QUALITY which my 440's can take it all, seriously the very best buy forever, well done NEOTECK.

[@elyserva7903]

I dug this up in the bottom drawer last week. I think it’s been lying the last two years. It did improved the sound quality of my crappy Harman Kardon Soundsticks. 😁😁😁

[@AndresSalazararthub]

cool!

[@lomgshorts3]

I bought the same amp, and I regret the purchase. I've had it for four months, paid $30 for it as you said. It has lost the left channel, and the charging receptacle has failed miserably. I never got even eight hours use out of the battery, and it took four hours plus to charge. Shortly before losing the left channel, the audio got distorted on BOTH channels. I expect to get five years use out of a unit like this, but was extremely disappointed by the poor quality. I never used it outside, only on my desk. It never got wet or dropped or misused in any way. I better get a replacement free of charge (including shipping and handling), or I will never buy another from China.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

man, what a bummer. I've only had mine 3 months and I haven't used it everyday, but when I do and use it on walks I've had good experiences. I do think you need a good cord, becuase that cord it comes with SUCKS. Hope you get a replacement or find something better.

[@Sharmac77]

@@AndresSalazararthub still figuring out why you would spend £300 on the headphones, then cheap on the amp. As the above notes…..cheap Non returnable stuff is usually a fool’s games and hard to recommend. Save in the short term…but replace often and unreliable on use. Just not worth it. Id guess hes not the only one with problems after a short period. I’d highly recommend a zen dac for home use, specifically because lossless audio is becoming the standard now. I got an xdsd for outdoor use….yeah its a bit overkill tbh….but id say a hip-dac via usb would be a much better choice. Im not aginst chi-fi….i own starfield iems and they are great.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

@@Sharmac77 well I have a ZEN DAC, so yeah of course I use that for home use. Since this is for walking around, and is only a amp, not a dac, I think this totally works bumping up the power of the machine for better volume, so I think you can get by with $30 than the Hip Dac which is much more. To each his own, for those on a budget, I think this totally works. If you haven't bought one and don't have experience with it, then you need to do that first, instead of just busting.

[@enmanueldelgado9623]

Really appreciate your comment 👍👍👍

[@S.D1010]

5 years out of a 30 dollar unit? Be realistic

[@aaronsgamingshow2773]

Does this amplifier allow microphone audio from the headset to transmit to the audio source like your phone

[@spongebo8250]

Dude you gotta Try the Bluetooth version Yeah It was fun I was Like What They have a Bluetooth version Crazy Quality from Chinese brands

[@ArtofComics]

Chi-Fi is real!!!

[@valentingheorghe1693]

The power requirements of a headphone amplifier are calculated based on the headphone continuous power ratings. Just because you have a pair 32 ohms headphones doesn't mean you don't need a headphone amplifier or you can get by with any headphone amplifier. As an example, one of my headphones are rated for 200 mW continuous power and 3500 mW peak power at 32 ohms, but in fact, those headphones can go up to 50 ohms, so one can not expect it to be properly powered by just about anything (like a smartphone or a laptop). First you need to know your sources lowest output level, then calculate the minimum gain required to bring the headphones to their rated power capacity and, on that, add at least 3 dB and up to 6 dB of gain to serve as power reserves. So, you see, if your source player output level is 2 Vrms and your headphones need 3.16 Vrms to reach their rated power capacity, the amplifier has to offer a minimum gain of at least 3.97 dB. Add to this value a headroom of 6 dB (power reserve) and suddenly the amplifier has to deliver 10 dB of gain, which means that it has to be able to deliver 800 mW continuous at 50 ohms with 6.32 Vrms. An headphone amplifier like the one presented in the current review will never be able to drive my headphones at their best.

[@ballparkcy]

I've got a similar version, I paid £11.15 😆 sounds really good, really gives a good kick to IEM, currently testing KZ-ZS10 pro X with it and a Shangling M0 , impressive i

[@TheCujo1956]

Link to where to buy it please

[@acim2228]

got mine for a Honda goldwing F6B

[@bafattvahetere]

This is a XU09?

[@WavyVaporizers]

Would this work with nintendo switch to make headphones sound louder? Would this be better to use with switch or should I just buy a usb c to 3.5mm dac instead?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

hmm, it should be fine, it will amp up any signal, so I don't see why it wouldn't work. You don't need a DAC for a switch.

[@JGAbstract]

Going to buy this on Prime day. I'm trying to capture video gameplay, but the device i use is HDMI. So i have to run audio through the HDMI, aka my monitor. Monitor only has a 3.5mm headphone jack, no volume control. Its so quiet.. Hoping i can run a double ended 3.5mm cable from the monitor headphone jack, into this thing, then plug my headphones to this thing and boost the volume.

[@JGAbstract]

I got it, it works great. Really surprised how easy and well it works. Using the 3.5mm cable that came with it, connecting the device to my monitor audio out. Plug my headphones into the device. Barely have to turn the volume knob and it's significantly louder.

[@امامزینالعابدینبیکار]

Thanks mate helpful very good reviews and educational appreciated keep up the good work

[@MugCofee]

Is my lg quad dac useless if i use this 30 bucks amplifiers on my Phone with dac?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

heck no, your LG DAC is probably MUCH better than this, but for $30 this is pretty great. Remember this is only a amp not a amp/DAC combo.

[@christineblack4654]

is this a dac?? or do I need a dac with this?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

this is not a DAC. you would need one. But honestly, DAC is a bit of magic and I'm still not 100% sold on them

[@myquietreviews]

I've been using the Fosi Q4 Dac for the past 2 day's now & it's really good. Not better then my Schitt stack but for $60 it's close 🤷🏿‍♂️ Later on today I have the $22 Neotek Dac coming & I can't wait to compare that to the Fosi Dac to see who is the budget King 😱😱😱

[@Jigxs]

How was it? Update please

[@myquietreviews]

@@Jigxs The Fosi Q4 is really good because it has the bass & treble knobs so you can tune them to your liking. The Neotek dac isn’t good to me & the Neotek amp is way better but I sent them both back because I have the Schiit stack already & I have the Schiit Hel 2 coming in a few day’s. And I have two Neotek amps as well. I know “Down the Audiophile 🐇 hole I go” 🤦🏾🤷🏾😂😂😂

[@Jigxs]

@@myquietreviews 😂😂

[@Ferrari255GTO]

Have you had any experience with particularly sensible drivers? I wanna use it on a set of super low resistance speakers because my iPod is able to run them but my PC struggles to make any noise with them at all, wich is what i wanted them for.

[@PhobosPlace]

its been a year does it still work properly?

[@theoutgroove3051]

Heck yeah it does. Zero issues. Chi-if for the win!!

[@yazanalassaftube]

Is it support the Bluetooth??

[@ArtofComics]

No

[@jerryayon4120]

What about Bluetooth? You have to get into the new technology. I want one that can do both, wire and Bluetooth…

[@Saddletramp1200]

Hi, I just bought the amp. I see you ride an ebike. Good for you! I ride a Lectric XP 2.0 among others.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

nice!

[@dhonzlimlingan0118]

i think no mic?

[@devildude64]

I literally JUST got mine in the mail and have it charging at the moment. I am so amp'd (PUN INTENDED !! Lol...) to plug my Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones into this baby and try it out !! Awesome video,man !!

[@AndresSalazararthub]

sweet, let me know how it goes, it's not prefect, but for $30 I think it's great.

[@devildude64]

@@AndresSalazararthub WOW !!! I give these a DEFINITE 2 thumbs up !!! You were spot-on about the patch cord that came with it being junk. I set them aside (like...in the trash...lol) and used one of my good quality cords. The only other thing I noticed that could be a problem...but not a major one... I get a buzz/hum when I touch the aluminum housing while I have the music paused. Sounds like a "grounding" problem ?

[@i7shin207]

You could've added more and get topping nx1s which is better

[@electechyt]

I need a headphone amplifier just to hear you. I am on good earbuds and on full volume and struggle. Its me, I am deaf. I need BIG gain and BIG power. WIll this do the trick? I need long battery life as I travel a lot and 8 plus hour flights

[@AndresSalazararthub]

This might be okay since earbuds don’t require much but if you have $100 or more on your earbuds this will be the weak link in your chain

[@codymckinney4934]

you should set up your affiliate with this product. im sure youve sole a few. im buying one now

[@AndresSalazararthub]

I wish I could. Amazon can go suck eggs, they kicked me out of their program and I can't figure out how to back in their good graces, F 'em

[@sonicknives]

Can I use this for a gaming headset and still be able to use the mic to talk to others?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

hmm.. I think so, it shouldn't change that.

[@vemvet8200]

If i use this for my car stereo, will it make louder volym? I mean like is it powerfull enough?

[@theoutgroove3051]

HAHAHAHAH!! Now you are just pulling my leg.

[@vemvet8200]

@@theoutgroove3051 Why is that? And yes it does. Cuz i found another video on youtube with the exact same amp and he uses it to pass by the resistance in the car stereo.

[@theoutgroove3051]

@@vemvet8200 well there you go, I learned something new today! thx

[@lzbthie]

Do you think it will work with a turntable?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

I don’t think so, you still need a phono stage for your TT, unless it’s built in. You could connect it if it has a RCA to 3.5 in this but I just don’t know if it will sound good. But now that I think of it, I have used my little bear tube headphone amp with my TT and it does work, so give it a shot

[@kahlilmichaelpastoriiescur9493]

Hi, try XDuoo XQ-20 amp and it's tiny you might like it.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

[@d-blockceltics3696]

would you recommend this for phones? my last phone was louder than the phone i got now and Im super disapointed on the low sound...

[@AndresSalazararthub]

yes, that's exactly what I would use it for.

[@d-blockceltics3696]

@@AndresSalazararthub thanks im getting one

[@ikejennings1154]

Great review by ya, AS, was lookin to purchase a amp/ dac player, for budget..ubtr is rated high, but amazon doeznt ave em in stock..ave 8 twsz..and 2 wired..skullvandy hesh 2, and just purchased the whizzer bs 1 openback..my lg phone hazza 3.5..jack..reallly nice review by ya..peace..might look into the neotech amp..thanx

[@AndresSalazararthub]

thanks for watching

[@FranciscoJMeza-pl7my]

Hi Andres, can you use the mic on the Koss with this?

[@FranciscoJMeza-pl7my]

I ask because I'm looking for something like this to use my headset with mic. Also, can this plugged to avoid running out of power?

[@ArtofComics]

Yes!

[@ArtofComics]

@@FranciscoJMeza-pl7my no it won’t power your headphones

[@BrentLeVasseur]

If you want to squeeze every last ounce of sound quality out of your sundaras get the THX Onyx dongle DAC. It pairs amazingly well with the Sudaras and is my daily driver for listening to music and KZbin videos on my iPad. For the iPhone the Klipsch wireless earbuds are amazing. They are basically water proof and they sound really good for wireless IEMs. On the cheaper side the Skullcandy EVOs are also really good ($50).

[@AndresSalazararthub]

thanks!

[@roddenberry356]

just bought one cant wait to try!

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Cool hope if works for ya

[@bermuda747]

PS. Watch out for the quality control on this item - make sure, if you buy, you get it from somewhere where returns are gonna be a breeze.

[@jimmydemetriou7847]

You are very right Simon. I bought one of these, and it went wrong early on, and I could not arrange to get a refund at the time. That was in 2019, so I only had a tiny amount of use from this. I believe it uses cheap capacitors as the sound starts out very good, but deteriorates very quickly into crackling and low volume. I spoke to someone who is knowledgable about electronics who told me it's likely to do with low-grade components, especially capacitors. I don't know for sure, but many products like this look almost identical and it wouldn't surprise me if they are made in the same factories using the same circuit boards. It's a real shame because they are a neat little unit.

[@davidlynch4391]

Does this work well with the Monoprice Retro's? Does it improve their bass response?

[@ArtofComics]

So, I think the Retro's have decent bass, I'm not sure if this makes the bass better, it's really just amp'ing everything up and making it louder, which for some headphones really improved it, like my Sundara's or HD6XX, but I can't say for sure that the Retros have better bass matched with this. They are louder, that's for sure.

[@ting4670]

Hi. Sir is there noticable bass boost in these headphone amp?

[@ArtofComics]

no there is no "bass Boost" button, the volume change is across the spectrum

[@dgjm7129]

they're a tad bit warm. so you might hear a smidge elevated bass.

[@micstonemic696stone]

Have good pair of headphones and your in for a big treat.

[@lobolonewolf8824]

Is it Bluetooth ?

[@theoutgroove3051]

Nope

[@jamband4230]

I love that your reviewing cheap Chinese stuff. You can really find some good deals but you have to be willing to try stuff and fail. I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing some more Chinese finds through your channel. The only thing I would suggest is that you go over the specs of the items because they may not be the determining factor as to whether an item sounds good but it gives us a point of reference to start to contemplate whether an item is right for us. But thanks for the video hope to see more in the future!

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Thank you and I will make a note of that to get more into those specs

[@ERRTRADIO]

SADLY YOUR LINK IS TO AN ELECTRIC BIKE I WANT THE LINK FOR THE AMP VERY STUPID TO HAVE TO WORK SO HARD TO FIND THE ITEM YOU ARE UNBOXING AND YOU DO NOT EVEN HAVE A LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION FOR THE ITEM HOW IS THIS SUPPOSE TO HELP ME FIND ONE ?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Bro, Amazon took my off their affiliates program so I had to remove all my links, sorry.

[@theurbanshaman6285]

But tell us the model and brand please

[@playonkorg]

40mw op 16ohm zeg je dat dat hobbels zijn? Ik kocht een tweedehands FIIO E12 voor 45dol. met 880mw op 32ohm ..... dat is vuur :). But, its true that China copy's for 1/3 of the price and thats simular of the quality. I bought a Chinese tube amp for 300dollar and that sounds great and simular to my 1098dollar France amp

[@myquietreviews]

I just ordered the Neotek Dac for $21.99 today from Amazon just to try it out so I can compare it to the Schiit Modi 3+ & Magni 3+ 🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@ArtofComics]

Let me know how it is!,

[@myquietreviews]

@@ArtofComics Will do!!! You said you have another channel but I can't find it??? I wanted to subscribe to show some support!!!

[@jaymoo5674]

Beware, this does not work with a USB-C to 3.5mm, no sound.

[@ArtofComics]

That I don’t know. You might need a DAC. This is just amplifying sound, analog

[@Reaper55696]

Kinda pissed about my hd400s going out

[@AndresSalazararthub]

that sucks

[@garluis23]

Does it DAC?

[@theoutgroove3051]

Nope just amp

[@wooferdoggie]

How can you put together an audio gear review and not even let us hear it?!?

[@AndresSalazararthub]

well biscuit, I'm just crazy like that. Any music I put gets dinged on youtube and I haven't figured out how to get around that. plus, how do I let you listen to something on my headphones? Yeah I can line-in on my PC, but that still won't sound right. double-plus, youtube compressed the sound like a mofo, so you never really get good audio on this platform. :) thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@Keeby.]

Theyd need one of those headphone recorder ear things which cost alot of money and even then youtube compressed the audio anyways

[@rumbodeglasas2797]

i would buy it,but to shit to my coutry its about 40euro more

[@davec5511]

Yabuy Aluminum Portable Headset Amplifier HiFi Audio Headphone Amplifier Sound Improver AMP 600mAh $15

[@bermuda747]

at last .. a reviewer with real intellect that states his case without having to crap on endlessly. Pedagogically erudite !

[@ArtofComics]

Thanks for watching!

[@AndresSalazararthub]

No problem!

[@ElChuy69]

Comment-ception hahaha

[@henryramirez1166]

Omg really dude you havnt even show us how it works how should we believe you

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Henry you don’t gotta believe me. Thanks for watching

[@MrGalib-le4pt]

Best video 😍

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Thanks 🤗

[@awitch2510]

Dude, you cracked me up, I’m buying one just because your review made me laugh. We would get along well. Thanks!

[@ArtofComics]

thanks, wish I got a kickback :)

[@mikelong3444]

👍

[@DA-jw6nm]

"The Chinese" you love have infringed trademarks for ever. You are a slug unless you KNOW Chinese designed the device.

[@AndresSalazararthub]

Thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel! Your comments are important to us and this is a safe place to express them

[@noobprince6558]

Lol😊

[@yazanalassaftube]

Is it support the microphone??