You're a much better reviewer then tons out there who wouldnt play sound but talk about useless techie stuff, keep up the good work.
@derisnel Жыл бұрын
It’s just me or the original HomePod has more bass than the 2nd generation?
@dvdlog Жыл бұрын
1st gen has 2 tweeters more than the 2nd gen I guess
@chrisemiya Жыл бұрын
Tweeters do not produce bass
@dvdlog Жыл бұрын
@@chrisemiya of course not. I meant tweeters not bass
@sayemak99 Жыл бұрын
@@dvdlog what difference does the 2 extra tweeters on the 1st gen make? Most reviewers have mentioned that the 2nd gen homepod sounded better and volume is more or less the same as 1st gen homepod…
@dvdlog Жыл бұрын
@@sayemak99 more tweeters probably play better high tones. The volume is for speakers. In the video I liked the first gen like the reviewer said. The 2nd gen is not better than the previous one and the price is not fair
@lifeofluxuri Жыл бұрын
It’s the clarity for me on the new HomePod. You can hear every distinct sound in the music samples you were using compared to the OG. I can def hear Dolby Atmos doing it’s thing. But I’ll miss the bass that came with the originals.
@gamesnic Жыл бұрын
Dolby Atmos is just marketing here. Atmos usually refers to full spherical placement of audio sources and this right here gives you only one point of sound which makes no sense to have Atmos on. Also, clarity depends mostly from the DSP (software tuning of the speakers) than the actual hardware.
@juancarlosgzrz Жыл бұрын
@@gamesnic this
@rdboston7866 Жыл бұрын
I have the new ones and bass is more than enough. Watching movies anyway
@The_Cali_Dude_88Ай бұрын
definitely clearer highs
@someguy8523 Жыл бұрын
This has definitely been the best sound test comparison between the Gen 1 vs the Gen 2. I have 4 Gen 1's at home I love them so much. I definitely don't see a need for upgrading unless my G1's die on me. Great review thank you.
@b00STR Жыл бұрын
I got 2 and same deal for me 👌
@luispeoso2797 Жыл бұрын
@@b00STR same for me 🎉
@GeorgeLista Жыл бұрын
I hear that the OGs have a more thumping bass/bigger woofer than the new ones. Gen1 it is for me!
@damfino Жыл бұрын
Little known fact. You can add a subwoofer by using an Apple AirPort Express and a RCA to 3.5mm cable. Enable it in "Temporary Audi Output". I have mine hooked up to a Klipsch R-12SW and it sounds fantastic!
@TJCCBR47 Жыл бұрын
Wait, you can have a HomePod Stereo pair plus Apple AirPort Express? Thats so nice! can you explain more?
@migace6988 Жыл бұрын
Or you can also use the Belkin Audio Adapter with Airplay 2. Nice idea will have to try this!
@LeandroLoan Жыл бұрын
The sound comes out from the Homepod AND the subwoofer at the same time?
@user-zc9zt2vl5s Жыл бұрын
or Belkin's soundform as well. Adding a subwoofer brings this to a whole new level!
@AzizIzgin9 ай бұрын
Anybody got more info regarding this?!
@imagine7408 Жыл бұрын
This was a great comparison 😀 finally one where I can hear the difference while listening through my OG HomePods lol. Would love to see a mic comparison as well since the new HomePods have fewer mics. I’m always impressed how the HomePod 1 can hear me say “hey siri” over loud music while I’m 10 ft away and I’m wondering if the HomePod 2 would struggle with it 🤔
@ricardoarchangel28 Жыл бұрын
Seems like OH has more bass, and the new one has less bass, and you can hear the lyrics more clearly. But its not by much at all! Not enough to upgrade if you want to even call it that. Losing 2 tweeters and mics seems like cost savings for a "lower" price on Apple's end. A mixer setting would make a great software update so you could make those adjustments manually and save them as EQs or even let you use EQs in the software.
@clovala Жыл бұрын
Ok, hard to tell through video, but it seems the 1 is louder, but 2 sounds more alive. I’m in.
@Tripledigit0922 Жыл бұрын
Separation is better on gen 2. Original had mids popping out a bit more and therefore sounded a bid muddy to me. And of course it depends on the music you are listening to. The classical symphony music, for example, will be much better on gen 2. Not very many people listen to classic though.
@donoryan Жыл бұрын
Not many people listen to classic though - oh lolz.
@Jushwa4 ай бұрын
1:40 yeah you see that’s the thing I find odd too, why does the OLD HomePod have wifi AC mimo, which is significantly faster than what the newest one has, maybe Apple thought they needed more headroom for lossless playback before they released it?
@tech4now_ Жыл бұрын
OG has punchy base but the Gen 2 has clearer mids.
@ky314 Жыл бұрын
18% humidity? You must be broadcasting from a desert, or a freezer!
@kennthpaulmedia Жыл бұрын
The original sounds much better to me. My issue with the HomePod is, for music it’s dope but for home theater it’s really weak. Did you test that?
@Marchelo1988 Жыл бұрын
What you are looking for starts at 6:19
@EnriqueAguilarEAPКүн бұрын
I have a OG but now is dead ☠️ Suddenly one day it stopped working and never turned on again. It seems to be a bug that some models had. I have ordered a HomePod 2 and it will arrive in a few days, hopefully soon because the replacement speaker I have is a Sonos Hay and it doesn't link well with Apple TV and I don't like the sound for watching movies or series.
@fordsolution6714 Жыл бұрын
I’m listing from my homepod1 and i can say that the homepod1 just takes the cake
@MrBassflute Жыл бұрын
Yup. And better dispersion because of two additional tweeters. And better Siri detection with loud music on because of more microphones. The processing power is better with the new one, but that’s about it. The original HomePod was absolutely revolutionary, from an audio standpoint. If you do a test sweep, that little speaker goes down to almost 20 Hz, which is comparable performance to my $1200 Adam audio subwoofer that goes with my studio monitor set up.
@NickDwars Жыл бұрын
I just bought 2 HomePods generation 2 and I use them as my tv speaker really happy with the sound quality
@troy.u329710 ай бұрын
does it pair nicely with LGs?
@stefanokrosano3220 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, you always need an EQ for get the best out of your speakers and headphones. And that’s what I never understand why Apple don’t allow us to make individual settings.
@michaeltorrey3603 Жыл бұрын
I have the OG and while I like the sound I have too many software and network issues with it to make me not want another one. I have to constantly reboot it to connect to my Apple TV. Same thing with my HomePod mini.
@dvoretskyi Жыл бұрын
Same with my pair of OGs.
@alexphillips8248 Жыл бұрын
Yeah they’re pretty buggy unless you have the perfect environment with good WiFi for them. I’ve had mine for awhile and thinking of selling and getting a Sonos move
@Iridiumcosmos Жыл бұрын
That’s why I ended up selling my OG and got the Mini instead. It seems to be an issue with the Apple A8 chip not having a strong network modem compared to the S7 chip. My Mini stays connected and ready to go no matter what.
@albanos.13 Жыл бұрын
I am just buying 2 OG homepods tomorrow for 350 I want more bass rather than crispier sound so I heard that first homepod has more bass plus I am getting 2
@Brockthedog315 Жыл бұрын
Great sound comparison. I’ll keep my stereo pair OG’s. I’m glad they have the big HomePod again. Should have been 199. Would not be able to keep them in stock. Wait for the sale.
@lizkatari Жыл бұрын
If you can get 2 1st gen home pods and an Apple TV 4K and play a Dolby atmos movie on it like Top Gun or Maverick. It’ll rock the room. Then do the Same test with 2 2nd gen HomePods and see how it sounds. Also with the first gens you can turn on and off base boost. I wonder if there is a base boost on the second gen you can turn on or did they bake in an EQ like older iTunes on the Macs had. Curious about these possible tweaks.
@RyanSmith-he9nf3 ай бұрын
Where do I turn on base boost?
@lizkatari3 ай бұрын
I hate to say this but it has been so long I am unable to find where you can do this. Try Googling it and see what it says. Also I don’t know if it is still available in the new iOS’
@comedianjamie Жыл бұрын
You can not compare ist that way. You just have to sit on the couch, listen to some fine tunes, podcasts, movies and than you FEEL the difference. OG base is more „physical“ the new one is like.. cleanly fill the room with the most soothing base ever. It’s amazing.
@taras1033 Жыл бұрын
So which one is better? For example, JBL speakers sound muddy and too bassy.
@XMilesX123 Жыл бұрын
@@taras10332nd one. The first one mid bass sounds muddy
@augustya7543 Жыл бұрын
First listening impressions the 2nd Gen sounds more clear, more lively, The OG sounds Muffled in front of the 2nd Gen Homepod. However cannot make out any difference in BASS between the two.
@coralreef909 Жыл бұрын
Why the removal of tweeters and microphones? An inferior wifi chip? Probably to satisfy people who complained that the HomePod was over engineered. Be careful what you wish for.
@MSKH1970 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this comparison Simplypops🔥home pod 1 is def louder /more bass.
@gameallday35 Жыл бұрын
The good thing is now we have easy access to get the speaker in $300.. I saw the first HomePod in STOCK for $800.
@WRNPR Жыл бұрын
2nd gen sounds clearer more Bose like, 1st gen sounds more Beats by Dre.
@lukevans1501 Жыл бұрын
Makes no sense
@thabisohlahane48386 ай бұрын
I agree sir
@JustJaseson Жыл бұрын
Pops that case on your iPad is 🔥.. what make/model is that? I found that more interesting than the 🥱 new HomePod. 🤷
@wilyto23 Жыл бұрын
am i the only one who was shook when he grabbed it with one hand? those things are heavy
@omargomez6325 Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend to buy the 1? I found one very cheap
@gregoryreid8106 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing a really nice comparison!
@AntHawk Жыл бұрын
The 1st homepod sounds more lively and full.. HomePod 2 sounds more dry/sterile and slightly lackluster in comparison in this video. And this is me listening to this video from the new homepod 2
@mjkish Жыл бұрын
If the new HomePod had a screen like an iPad, how would you use them as a stereo pair? o_O
@LeandroLoan Жыл бұрын
I heard that none of these are stereo. Is it true?
@ForSure871 Жыл бұрын
Now I’m super disappointed, in your setup gen 1 sounds way better it’s much more vivid. In the last test at 100%, has gen 2 really distorted that much? It’s terrible.. I have one ordered few days ago and if it really sounds that way, I’ll send it back😢
@Nhaja_R Жыл бұрын
Keep us updated!
@dujuanjohnson5025 Жыл бұрын
Just get a OG HomePod used they’re a lot cheaper now
@ForSure871 Жыл бұрын
@@Nhaja_R It arrived 5 days ago (switzerland) and the short answer is, today i sent id back. In one word, disharmonious. For me it sounded like they're 2 in 1 speaker which don't fit together. Like a subwoofer combined with an inappropriate and really bad sounding speaker, separated at the wrong frequency. I am disappointed!
@davidbarrett0314 Жыл бұрын
Another banger 💥 I like the comparison of the old to new home pod the older one has more bass rather than the new home pod has less bass with more clear sound
@TheDriton123 Жыл бұрын
The HomePods to sounded better tell me the bass sounds deeper. It’s just a better speaker overall.
@piemasterzero Жыл бұрын
So the first and second gen sound are similar. What would be a good price if I were to find the OG home pod
@TSchmoog Жыл бұрын
I got 2 OGs for £20 less than a single new one on eBay
@citizenofwakanda240 Жыл бұрын
I went with the OG this morning and got it for 160 with shipping looking brand new with the box waited until the last 15 second to jump in the bid 😂, I have a mini and was wanting the HomePod so glad I watched this video because I was going to beat buy later today😂
@MrBassflute Жыл бұрын
You’d have to be really careful about lining up the tweeters. It could be, that one of the tweeters was pointed directly into the microphone, and the other at a slight angle.
@stevennutz1109 Жыл бұрын
obvious i’m not hearing these in person, but the difference is way more than i thought it would be… I think the OG sounds better to me anyway.
@sachininspright6 ай бұрын
DSP seems overactive on the HP 2, making the sound less soulful than the HP1.
@marymadigan9707 Жыл бұрын
Very nice comparison but listing to that the gen 1 sounds better . I have 6 minis so I’m sticking with them thanks pops 😎🇮🇪👏
@XMilesX123 Жыл бұрын
Not quite. It has better mid range but even then it doesn’t bc it makes it muddy and clash with vocals. Where as the HomePod mini and HomePod 2 actually brings vocal profiles forward and separated instrument sounds.
@jaytharpe3247 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of these but in reality I feel as if more needed to be done. They should’ve given it Bluetooth for non apple users. I’m team iPhone and my girl is a Droid user. It may have been nice if it was portable. If they made it where two minis could be used as rear surrounds would be nice as well. It just seems that Apple isn’t fully sure what to do with this product.
@XMilesX123 Жыл бұрын
I mean they’re for the apple ecosystem so why would they let androids play it? Lol. Also it isn’t supposed to be portable. They obviously know what they’re doing bc they’re selling.
@Miracles895 Жыл бұрын
Og HomePod has better bass for my opinions I prefer the og HomePod. I think Apple may discontinued the new HomePod after a few years if they not reduced the prices. One more things Apple should asking $249 instead $299
@dms14 Жыл бұрын
Gotta think inflation man..$299 still a good price point for it
@rdboston7866 Жыл бұрын
Buy two old ones or you buy two new ones. What’s the big deal. Old is old new is new. I have two new ones and Apple TV and it’s wonderful. Not buying anymore tv speakers. I have had 4 soundbars. $1200 to 300. These two Apple speakers are great. Glad I bought them
@ankit55ahlawat Жыл бұрын
Lack of bass on HomePod 2 🧐
@bodigames Жыл бұрын
lack of bass? are you stupid? the bass is the exact same. the only difference is that the 2nd gen homepod has louder highs. if you like a more balanced sound with louder highs the 2nd gen is for you. if you want lower highs the 1st gen is for you.
@asphotography4100 Жыл бұрын
I guess those 2 removed tweeters makes clarity less in Homepod 2
@onth3hous34 ай бұрын
Bass actually sounds tighter and cleaner on the 2 which is why it seems like it “lacks” it. I actually prefer it
@itsdalibormishkov Жыл бұрын
@simplypops: just as remark, don't get me wrong: you picked up the old homepod and you said that the new one has better wifi. your audio was not matching the video, but we all understood the point. By the way you make great comparison and continue to do so ;)
@ThiagoAndrade3222 ай бұрын
Please, use Metric System.
@Miracles895 Жыл бұрын
Please refer the new HomePod with the google speakers 🔊
@GauthierChateau Жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Am I the only one that prefers the design of the first HomePod? ( + and - appearing/disappearing cleaner than printed imo ) Hesitating between getting two HomePods 2nd gen for Dolby Atmos + Apple TV 4k or add one HomePod first gen second hand to add to my existing one.
@dujuanjohnson5025 Жыл бұрын
Add another OG. It looks and sounds better
@parasound698 ай бұрын
Good and clean facts. High quality review man!
@semino1101 Жыл бұрын
Hi, please can you have 4 homepod2 speakers and test it for possibly a multi channel 4.0 audio, similar to Sony HTA9???
@PEDROTORRES-zz1eb Жыл бұрын
First generation sounds the best🤯
@TheRasta25 Жыл бұрын
Great review man .... and if it was 199 the new home pod perfect $299 is too much . stiking with the OG better .
@garywesthead8561 Жыл бұрын
Great that, lad...
@nikolicmarijo Жыл бұрын
just simply popopooooppopputs 😂😂🕺🕺🥳🥳
@SNLAfterparty Жыл бұрын
What case does he have on his iPad/Magic Keyboard?
@glennsak Жыл бұрын
Less tweeters and microphones for the price of the original. Classic Tim Cook move.
@Eblade19990 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and I agree with you!
@tsbonner Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison review!
@ech185 Жыл бұрын
I love thé of HomePod too because the sound is so good
@NiepoprawnyNick8 ай бұрын
Damn , all those speakers have bass and highs but this plastic boxy mids are just terrible .
@Esignn Жыл бұрын
Moral of the story. If you have the OG, don't get the gen 2.
@thisisbeastmusikk Жыл бұрын
80 degrees?? Fuck thattttt
@rohithl Жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@oasis6444 Жыл бұрын
Well, I’ll keep my two paired first gen HomePod. No reason to pay more for less in term of internal parts and roughly the same sound. What’s the heck with the new two sensors. This is the typical marketing approach with Tim Cook: how to charge more for as little improvement as possible. One of the reason explaining the mild success of the 1sr gen in term of sales was its too high selling price. And now, they have increased the selling price. This is just stupid. Next step, Apple will say the 1st gen did not meet the expected numbers in term of sales, and neither did the 2nd gen. So, we drop this product line… IDIOTS!! I know I’m a little rude, but being a fan, Apple has driven me that way lately.
@Bikepacking Жыл бұрын
OG has faster Wi-Fi you said
@jayr122001 Жыл бұрын
it's a downgrade not upgrade apple.
@nickyromeo30094 ай бұрын
You are so cute and handsome I can’t hold my self back watching only you not the Homepods Love love love from from a Turkish guy from turkey 🇹🇷 to you cute handsome prince 😀🎈❤️
@Miracles895 Жыл бұрын
Apple wil reduce they prices very soon 🔜 if they not sale them
@borni8243 Жыл бұрын
Genau für so eine Musik ist der HomePod gemacht. Undefinierter Bass. Einfach nur tief brummen. Wenn ich sonst ein echter Apple Fan bin, der HomePod kann mich leider nicht überzeugen.
@Mr-eGolf Жыл бұрын
🎉
@KieferLandisEntertainment Жыл бұрын
You sound like Kevin hart
@sam-515 Жыл бұрын
Superb 👍
@10grammys Жыл бұрын
Can actually tell the difference in colors when compared irl 😂 oh Apple
@UmangaGhimire Жыл бұрын
Its better to buy JBL Extreme 3 than buying this trash, trust me guys go and check the sound quality of both speakers by yourself and you feel it.
@Epicgamer_Mac Жыл бұрын
Lol I’m an audiophile; I have all three of those, and the Echo Studio as well as a complete Sonos setup with Arc, dual Ones, and Sub Mini. The OG HomePods are the best sounding, with the HomePod 2’s coming in as a close second. Technically the 2’s should be better for audiophiles because they literally sound like there were EQ’d in a lab, but the OGs are a little more pleasing for more than half the tracks so they take the win. This isn’t an objective truth, as audio sounds different to everybody. But I will say, as an audiophile coming from an audio engineering background, you can’t discredit me when I say these HomePods are absolutely NOT trash. They are excellent and can compete with speakers many times their own size. And if you can afford two, setting them up as a stereo pair, they just might replace your old Atmos surround system depending on the room acoustics.
@rdboston78669 ай бұрын
HomePod 2 is waste of money
@user-zc9zt2vl5s Жыл бұрын
The 1st gen sound better. Of course it has more speakers and mics.
@spacefox5823 Жыл бұрын
Speaker price for the original should have been 199 now the second version sounds worst not interested