Headphones & Earbuds

[@shohaiku]

Anyone remember the lollipops you would bite and then you could hear the music playing while your teeth were on it? The true pioneers of bone audio

[@blabbilizer]

I think you need to take your meds

[@ytterbius2900]

Seriously, for real?

[@Potato22]

wait I need to know the name of these

[@MousaMovies]

Lollipops? I remember the toothbrush but a lollipop is insaneee

[@yn_sekai]

What?!!!! 😲 Those were real things?

[@thegreenclock3602]

I honestly think headphones need a little bit more innovation, like a built in sniper scope, red dot sight, and a bayonet so you can charge into battle while listening to recent drake albums

[@onlysmallbites]

these are the comments that get me out of bed everyday~

[@mannnnuuu]

and a nuke

[@cyotefire2177]

Just in time for ww3!!!

[@unosquash]

jokes aside, actually smart

[@151reese]

as a human being, I approve of this

[@ardenpips]

He knows of DankPods, what a true legend

[@bingusshimgus4761]

agreed

[@fern_wyvern]

W

[@Qimchiy]

At this point everyone into audio knows him. So it's not surprising.

[@pipiferry]

I kinda expected that video about headphones these days has to feature dank somewhere somehow XD

[@man4437]

He knows the most popular (and overrated - he's fine, but his audio knowledge is quite limited and I don't care for his comedy) headphone and media player focused KZbinr wow

[@blinkblik6924]

You'd be suprised with the innovation that is happening with earphones right now. Alot of chinese companies are making iems that sound like 100+ dollar earphones you get with mainstream brands, for like 20 bucks. Stuff like salnotes zeroes, tangzu wan'er, qkz x hbb khan. They call it "chi fi".

[@evilClive21]

I bought 7hz timeless a few months back, distanced myself from audio forums for a while because I was in planar audio heaven. Came back and see everything was changed in terms of "hype". Hexa??? HD660s2 ??? Jesus I just came back for a glance and now I want to drop another half a k on gear 😵‍💫

[@blinkblik6924]

@@evilClive21 The new expensive planar stuff does look tempting. I try to save some money by at least sticking to sound signatures I know I like, its easy to get caught in the monthly hype.

[@patchacuti7338]

personally rocking the blon bl03, got them for 21 bucks on the blon website right around black friday. I have been so happy with them. I also have the akg n400nc(can you tell i watch crinacle yet) and they're fine but at a fraction of the cost blon's are better and a never have to charge them so i definitely use them more.

[@evilClive21]

@@blinkblik6924 Scratch my previous comment, I've got the timeless over a year now lol, alongside my HD600.but yeah for me my "endgame" still are the hd800s and the only headphone/iem that are tempting for me along the way are the meze 109 pro and IE600

[@dontbeedgy]

Too many anime girls on the boxes nowadays

[@gavinbrichardson]

As an audiophile, you did an excellent job with your research and in general respect for the hobby. This vid is a great overview of the entire audio landscape, and not just the super-mainstream landscape. I instantly knew that you did your research when you said and defined IEMs by name. Even huge tech KZbinrs will still call an $800 pair of IEMs, earbuds. Huge respect from the dedicated audio community.

[@theshowershow]

The raycon fake out deserves a Bafta nomination RN

[@hap6782]

made me skip by reflex

[@QuementRBLX]

I was skipping waiting for it to end just to scroll down to find out it was a fakeout

[@therealmarkzuckerberg]

There’s this kid at my school that got his hands on like $550 AirPods Max and just uses them to listen to Yeat all day 💀

[@itsmesnacks]

based

[@y3flamex250]

w kid

[@NF_Spotifyyy]

Yeat is so ass I don’t know how anyone listens to him

[@jaidendetering8734]

Dankpods is one of the best channels for headphones, not biased because I'm also Aussie at all. Another banger as always

[@nolankicks]

Love how high quality your videos are. Keep up the good work.

[@fan1000]

Best Bites(Here These One From Your EarPhones) 0:31 lil bites subed 2:07 bites got a sponsored (not really) 2:53 nobody wanna here that BIG 4:36 explosion!!!! 5:04 bites get govermented 7:14 I'm good 7:16 bad mic 8:27 Mr mail is here 8:54 explosion part 2!!!(sounds like the time dirty bit for some reason)

[@wanda1and]

always a delight when you upload - perfect way to celebrate the big 20 😁

[@burtburt.]

Happy (belated) birthday 🥳🥳🎂

[@melpinay]

The unexpected stock photo of the Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, complete with the city's spawn point at 7:18 was a trip! Great video, glad to have you back.

[@anub3207]

Something to know about headphones is that they have never gotten better, just more convenient. For example, a pair of stax electrostatics from the 80s or hd600 which is now 26 years old, sound absolutely fantastic, even compared to modern headphones. The hd600s could even be considered one of the best headphones under $500 you can buy today. The improvements in headphones are features such as wireless and noise cancelling.

[@Outliers4Life]

M50Xs do you no wrong. The perfect EQ balance. Any genre from any era sounds great in them and they let you notice a lot of details in the mixes of songs. Definitely my recommended headphones to anyone.

[@offbrandbiscuit]

The general majority seem to prefer the sound of M40X, but 50s can't lose tbh. I have a set of 40s that I've had for years, they make everything sound great. OEM pads were fucked after so much use though so recently got some Brainwavz angled ones and removed the foam inserts since people recommend it if you're using Brainwavz angled pads

[@key2theuniverse713]

@@offbrandbiscuit I like both for different reasons yanno. The 50s are definitely more fun but the 40s are more balanced.

[@Outliers4Life]

​@@offbrandbiscuit wait, you can replace the pads on your headphones? instead of having to buy new headphones? is that cheaper?

[@brandonkey181]

m50x literally has a mountain range frequency response

[@dismicrowavetechsupport]

​@@Outliers4Lifeyeah of course it's way cheaper

[@dylanxitton]

This comment is sponsored by the Sony headphones I'm using while I watched your video!!! Nice one dudee, I love how you improove the editing style and the overall flow of the video each time!!! Congrats, keep going forward!! :D

[@_hanz73]

This channel is such a gem!! I love your animation

[@Bluejayboy94]

That Beats mascot thing unlocked a core memory for me that I didn’t even know I had

[@fragzz]

i was so ready to fast forward the video as soon as he said raycon 😭

[@zander3943]

Nice Wesley’s theory reference 8:04

[@nightwingmix1]

and see me again by tyler the creator, but i like TPAB better so W

[@fonttalk8065]

2:44 HUR DUR SIX HUNGOS BY OL MATE SENNY

[@fern_wyvern]

Sexy speaker better

[@ogooluwantansiorungbemi6334]

I was waiting for a Raycon ad 😭😭😭

[@nhansgoofyvideos7581]

A cursed with headphone is, once you tried a better one, your current one then sounds like crap.

[@Ulymaldo]

Was not expecting to hear Seattle Yodel out of nowhere at 1:44 Nice

[@Infinite3Fold888]

3:12 I smell a Canadian...

[@ysmjohan]

The way he got me with that Raycon Sponsor 👽

[@linkmilo3187]

I love this dude and his content SO MUCH

[@daveman985]

New content and art style is great keep at it my guy! 💯

[@EricE549]

4:40 gotta love the monstercat rep

[@eliasgaul7349]

they’re called closed back headphones because there are actually two types of over ear headphones, closed back and open back. as the name says they are literally open on the shell and that makes wider sound. and closed backs are closed, thats better for bass. just wanted to say that

[@davidlaush180]

I'm listening to this video on Powerbeats 4. Bought them secondhand (or refurbished) for a 1/3rd of the price and they have worked quite well for the last year or so. Good profile and I like having a wire around my neck so I don't have to put the headphones in a case. A benefit there is the cable is a part of the ear loop. Hoping I can get more mileage out of them than others I have had in the past.

[@karisssa]

This has to be the least audiophile vid about headphones/IEMs from a music enthusiast. I love the breath of fresh air from the tiring discussion of measurements.

[@refusingtoconform]

Love to see my man on the roll again.

[@ALIENSHYBOI]

Aiaiai are like adult bionicle headphones and I LOVE THEM - Studio Wireless (S10, H03, C01, vegan synth-leather pads) model - High quality build, and if a part breaks, you can buy replacement parts rather than whole headphones. Hella good quality for closed back, used mainly for gaming with a 3.5+ mic I bought, and for high end wireless 40+ hour listening and wired hyper detailed listening.

[@ztevv]

(8:26) It’s me. I’m rocking Shokz (Formerly Aftershokz), the leading brand of bone conduction headphones. What’s cool about these headphones is they don’t block your ears at all. If you have ear drainage, as I do, these can come in handy. It also means you can hear everything around you as you listen. Quality isn’t extremely great, but it’s really notable for open ear headphones, and they’re pretty easy to use Plus, 99% of people assume they’re hearing aids, which means you can get away with listening in class hehe

[@Temmie_gaming]

Idk if it's just me but this video has been living rent free in my recommendations for like 3 days now

[@Adityayadav-ul3qi]

that dream cameo at the end was so heart touching

[@tomatosauce5775]

Given that I have used and loved AKG K240s, which were first produced in the 70s and HD600s, which were first made in 97, I feel like consumer grade headphones haven’t really changed much. Other features and wireless are a different story, but magnetic driver headphones are pretty much set for the time being

[@picclboi6388]

love the see you again reffrence

[@CallMeVidd]

I never forget speak to chat exists CAUSE IT KEEPS TURNING ON ON IT'S OWN AND EVERY TIME I SING ALONG TO A SONG IT PAUSES IT OH MY GOD

[@henryfleischer404]

I use the khaki Senheisers you showed in the video. The replaceable cable has allowed them to last far longer than any previous set of headphones I've had, and I don't think they've been more than 15 feet from me in weeks.

[@maverickREAL]

I stopped buying new headphones 2 years ago, and I've had a single pair of Skullcandy that have worked for that amount of time, and sound perfectly fine.

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

That bongo slap adds so much texture to the video! It sounds like when my Ultimate Ears BOOM3 connects/disconnects to my phone!

[@danielm4874]

Dankpods dragged me into this rabbit hole and now I’m broke

[@grantsgamesandtech312]

Same. Bought some HD 280s and now I spend more time listening to music than doing school

[@mofangei]

using her pads as headphones cuz i miss hearing kid's heartbeat 🙏🏻

[@TheSteam02]

I have $10 pair of earbuds plugged into my PC for the past 4-5 years. They're work great, fit well, and are durable af. When I'm VCing friends on Discord, I have an 8 year old gaming headset with mic that still works surprisingly well, both in audio and mic quality. I just don't daily drive them due to the audio being a bit too loud for my tastes. My on-the-go earbuds are a $30 set of Tozo T12. They get the job done. 7.9/10 audio quality, but still good.

[@waifubreaks1572]

AKG K240s are like the old reliable of headphones.

[@patty_meltd]

Banger video, welcome back

[@mrsmrsr6704]

cant forget ol mate senny’s hurdur six hungos

[@BlissBatch]

Watched this with my Sennheiser Momentum 4s-wasn't expecting them to be featured in the video! (I highly recommend them, once you disable the glitchy head sensor. 60 hour battery life + quick charge while using them, means that the problem mentioned in the video about having to worry about battery life is pretty much non-existent.)

[@gempaul1606]

Yessir Momentum 4's rule

[@HYDROMUSIC592]

8:35 Ayy I saw trilogy in the backround!!!! That’s my favorite album of all time lol and it’s cool that u included it :)

[@Scripach]

not lying, immediately pressed right arrow right when i heard raycon

[@urias3543]

You including dankpods might be the biggest dub ever taken i LOVE that guys work

[@DJWixel]

I'm a DJ and i would say the "V-Moda" headphones are pretty good, and they look pretty good too

[@THE-CRT]

Honestly wanted some wireless over the ears for under $50, but I did find these really good Soundcore life P2 mini wireless earbuds for $35, They honestly are great for the price. Oh yeah and touch controls, (You can’t tell but I’m sighing) I’ll take out one earbud to listen to someone talk or have the, listen to it, and with the Press the earbud for 2 seconds to skip a song feature, that doesn’t work out well

[@SeanGonzalezMDHEXT]

Don't think I didn't hear that Jet Set Radio music, respect bro.

[@dommitchell4319]

7:20 brisbane mentioned lets goooooooo

[@d3vl1n_]

The legend is finally back 🧌

[@FluffyDoggie]

2:06 my heart skipped a beat lmau

[@oat1000]

The best value headphones are the HD6XX imo. If you want to go cheaper, get the SHP9500. If you want to go more expensive get the Meze Empyreans. I got big ears and my head gets hot so I need a lot of padding and airflow - all of those are great choices comfort- wise. The SHP9500 don't have great bass but the soundstage, price, and comfort make up for it. The HD6XX could be the last headphones you buy, but if you wear them for +8 hours a day I found the headband kinda dug into my head a bit. The Empyreans really are the best I've ever heard. The bass is crazy deep and you could wear them for the rest of your life and they'd still be comfortable. But for most people, just stick to the HD6XX.

[@blake_niewoonder]

I am a proud owner of the 6XX. I think no one will regret their purchase of these headphones.

[@MrThejograt]

the 58x and the 560s recently are starting to creep up around the 6xx's territory recently, and even the Sundaras if you got some amps to pair with it its nice that the space the 6xx's filled is starting to get populated in a way

[@jadgagger]

8:04 I literally just jumped out my chair screaming 💀

[@bland9876]

I prefer wired earbuds and think wireless are dumb but the dancing iPod commercial silhouettes definitely show off the downsides of wired earbuds. How the cable does not get tangled is beyond me. Also how do they not go flying out of the person's ears? If they were headphones they definitely would went flying.

[@CoolBird420]

I legit skipped 20 seconds when you began talking about Raycon thinking you were actually sponsored

[@GRiMELORDD]

babe wake up onlysmallbites posted

[@jn3440]

As someone who uses bone conductors (and we’re using them to watch this) I was wondering if you were gonna skip over them or not lol glad they got a mention since they are really useful for hearing impaired people like me.

[@jonmcknlegg]

3:00 foam headphones aka Porta Pro gang 💪

[@xxjojoxx-35]

Yes sir 😎 I'm buying the Porta Pros for my classmates at school, soon it's going to be 1979 again 😎😎

[@jonmcknlegg]

@@xxjojoxx-35 nice taste 👍

[@thrifty0255]

I remember when I used to have a phone that had a headphone jack I would have to constantly replace my earphones after around a month. Don't know if it was because I would listen to my music too loudly or what, but it was bloody annoying.

[@GraysonicYT]

I swear earbuds have a lifespan that range from two weeks to a decade depending on what model and luck you have also how you store them

[@SIZLL]

unlike game consoles or computers headphones don't get "better" with time. If anything we kind of hit the peak of hi fi audio back in the 20th century. It seems like brands today are more concerned on selling you sub par audio with gimmicks.

[@tylermelton2467]

SkullCandy we’re my shit back in the day. I had some Roc Nation Aviators that I absolutely loved

[@gerardoaggg]

Real af for having The Trilogy as one of the album's on the shelf

[@nickolasdavis4]

Watching this video in aftershokz (bone conduction) I’m glad we got some love here

[@Otokichi786]

In the 1970's, I tried out a number of headphones. I settled on AKG K240 headphones, and I did get Sennheiser MM-400X Bluetooth headphones because my used, eBay MacBook Pro's headphone jack was toast. I did buy a Dr.Dre Bluetooth headphone when the local Radio Shack cleared out everything. It's probably best for listening to KZbin videos, since they can't match either the AKG or Sennheiser for "music detail." I did use Apple iPod Earbuds, but those chafe after a while. In-ear stuff is just plain uncomfortable over time. So, I listen to the Lenovo ThinkPad's laptop speakers.

[@jabe633]

great video! love your content and i am glad to see you make a video on a topic i am very interested in i currently am using a set of Moondrop Starfield IEMs on a special cord to increase sound quality maybe make a video on music players next? (such as mp3 players and hifi players)

[@mixtapemender]

I feel so understood with the Wesley"s Theory reference

[@baxter5024]

5:05 IS THIS A CLONE HIGH REFERENCE???????

[@fern_wyvern]

When he said headphones I hoped dankpods was shown

[@TheEminemGuy]

He’s Back kcaB s’eH Edit: TELLME WHATS THAT INTRO SONG

[@MoarCowbell69]

I love bone conduction headphones. I have a pair of Shockz for when I listen to music and podcasts in public, since I’m not looking to get run over or mugged! Not the best sounding, but really useful for certain situations. The tech is getting crazy

[@1wiz1]

you forgot the one in splatoon 3 that replicate the S letter of Splatoon

[@haosheng12]

Bone conducting headphones are pretty neat

[@heyrobyn]

8:05 "look both ways before you cross my mind"

[@imreallylukefaulkner]

monstercat reference what a legend

[@SyNth-59]

8:33 That cover of Lonerism in the back! 😂

[@PaulPlay]

Earbuds aren‘t IEMs. IEMs usually have silicon or foam tips and are inserted deeper. Earbuds have no tip and sit further outside

[@jayseal633]

My brother buys dollar store earbuds. Like every month he goes and buys another pair of earbuds because they inevitably stop working. He has no sense of audio quality. I've been trying to cut him out of my family for a while, but no one else has signed on

[@boshjohnson]

2:43 Yay Dankpods

[@tvnawmayn9320]

I not the type to break and dismantle my headphones, but the type to lose them. I’m still mad someone else gets to enjoy the *hundreds* of dollars I spent on beats Studio 3’s! *Guess I’ll buy Studio 4*

[@vextakes]

I feel like the actual audio quality in equipment has peaked. Now it’s just on to trying to make the user experience better. Wireless has obv been the biggest thing now

[@mexikanecfilda]

I just love how my sony earbuds instead of being called like… i dunno’ “3rd gen sony earbuds” or something, they’re instead called “xf-1000xm3” the only thing that makes sense is the 3 because they’re the 3rd gen model, but no idea what does any of the other gibberish mean

[@thatonebanglakidofficial]

As a proud Beat Flex user I can confirm I have the beats pill holder

[@cornmonk9212]

as a skullcandy anc 2 haver i can say 2 things. BASS and VIBRATOR ON YOUR HEAD

[@redwizxrd]

I watched this with air pods and was tricked into thinking they were dying like six times in this video cuz of the noise playing lol

[@pizzatimeking4379]

8;25, ngl I was waiting for you to joke about these headphones...yes I have decided to show myself

[@warpiez]

I'm so happy this man talked about bone conduction headphones they sound so fake but i heard that they sound pretty good

[@bond2507]

One of my earbuds is in a car park 400 km away

[@snakesharkz]

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@1marshhh]

bro that beat at the beginning is so good and the chops (if you know the song please tell me) (if it was made by you my guy please send it though) i need that in my life

[@Xizax41325]

Oh snap, is that some humming the bassline I hear in the background there? Oh, looks like someone gets a like.

[@benjaminspecland8947]

RETURN OF THE KING

[@papervws]

collecting headphones & iems is so fun