HomePod 2 vs Original: Hear the Difference? Sound Test/Comparison

[@kpsher367]

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]

It’s just me or the original HomePod has more bass than the 2nd generation?

[@dvdlog]

1st gen has 2 tweeters more than the 2nd gen I guess

[@chrisemiya]

Tweeters do not produce bass

[@dvdlog]

@@chrisemiya of course not. I meant tweeters not bass

[@sayemak99]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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]

@@gamesnic this

[@rdboston7866]

I have the new ones and bass is more than enough. Watching movies anyway

[@The_Cali_Dude_88]

definitely clearer highs

[@someguy8523]

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]

I got 2 and same deal for me 👌

[@luispeoso2797]

@@b00STR same for me 🎉

[@GeorgeLista]

I hear that the OGs have a more thumping bass/bigger woofer than the new ones. Gen1 it is for me!

[@damfino]

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]

Wait, you can have a HomePod Stereo pair plus Apple AirPort Express? Thats so nice! can you explain more?

[@migace6988]

Or you can also use the Belkin Audio Adapter with Airplay 2. Nice idea will have to try this!

[@LeandroLoan]

The sound comes out from the Homepod AND the subwoofer at the same time?

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

or Belkin's soundform as well. Adding a subwoofer brings this to a whole new level!

[@AzizIzgin]

Anybody got more info regarding this?!

[@imagine7408]

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]

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]

Ok, hard to tell through video, but it seems the 1 is louder, but 2 sounds more alive. I’m in.

[@Tripledigit0922]

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]

Not many people listen to classic though - oh lolz.

[@Jushwa]

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_]

OG has punchy base but the Gen 2 has clearer mids.

[@ky314]

18% humidity? You must be broadcasting from a desert, or a freezer!

[@kennthpaulmedia]

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]

What you are looking for starts at 6:19

[@EnriqueAguilarEAP]

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]

I’m listing from my homepod1 and i can say that the homepod1 just takes the cake

[@MrBassflute]

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]

I just bought 2 HomePods generation 2 and I use them as my tv speaker really happy with the sound quality

[@troy.u3297]

does it pair nicely with LGs?

[@stefanokrosano3220]

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]

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]

Same with my pair of OGs.

[@alexphillips8248]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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-he9nf]

Where do I turn on base boost?

[@lizkatari]

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]

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]

So which one is better? For example, JBL speakers sound muddy and too bassy.

[@XMilesX123]

@@taras10332nd one. The first one mid bass sounds muddy

[@augustya7543]

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]

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]

Thank you for doing this comparison Simplypops🔥home pod 1 is def louder /more bass.

[@gameallday35]

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]

2nd gen sounds clearer more Bose like, 1st gen sounds more Beats by Dre.

[@lukevans1501]

Makes no sense

[@thabisohlahane4838]

I agree sir

[@JustJaseson]

Pops that case on your iPad is 🔥.. what make/model is that? I found that more interesting than the 🥱 new HomePod. 🤷

[@wilyto23]

am i the only one who was shook when he grabbed it with one hand? those things are heavy

[@omargomez6325]

Do you recommend to buy the 1? I found one very cheap

[@gregoryreid8106]

Thank you for providing a really nice comparison!

[@AntHawk]

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]

If the new HomePod had a screen like an iPad, how would you use them as a stereo pair? o_O

[@LeandroLoan]

I heard that none of these are stereo. Is it true?

[@ForSure871]

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]

Keep us updated!

[@dujuanjohnson5025]

Just get a OG HomePod used they’re a lot cheaper now

[@ForSure871]

@@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]

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]

The HomePods to sounded better tell me the bass sounds deeper. It’s just a better speaker overall.

[@piemasterzero]

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]

I got 2 OGs for £20 less than a single new one on eBay

[@citizenofwakanda240]

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]

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]

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.

[@sachininspright]

DSP seems overactive on the HP 2, making the sound less soulful than the HP1.

[@marymadigan9707]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Gotta think inflation man..$299 still a good price point for it

[@rdboston7866]

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]

Lack of bass on HomePod 2 🧐

[@bodigames]

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]

I guess those 2 removed tweeters makes clarity less in Homepod 2

[@onth3hous3]

Bass actually sounds tighter and cleaner on the 2 which is why it seems like it “lacks” it. I actually prefer it

[@itsdalibormishkov]

@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 ;)

[@ThiagoAndrade322]

Please, use Metric System.

[@Miracles895]

Please refer the new HomePod with the google speakers 🔊

[@GauthierChateau]

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]

Add another OG. It looks and sounds better

[@parasound69]

Good and clean facts. High quality review man!

[@semino1101]

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]

First generation sounds the best🤯

[@TheRasta25]

Great review man .... and if it was 199 the new home pod perfect $299 is too much . stiking with the OG better .

[@garywesthead8561]

Great that, lad...

[@nikolicmarijo]

just simply popopooooppopputs 😂😂🕺🕺🥳🥳

[@SNLAfterparty]

What case does he have on his iPad/Magic Keyboard?

[@glennsak]

Less tweeters and microphones for the price of the original. Classic Tim Cook move.

[@Eblade19990]

Thank you for this video and I agree with you!

[@tsbonner]

Nice comparison review!

[@ech185]

I love thé of HomePod too because the sound is so good

[@NiepoprawnyNick]

Damn , all those speakers have bass and highs but this plastic boxy mids are just terrible .

[@Esignn]

Moral of the story. If you have the OG, don't get the gen 2.

[@thisisbeastmusikk]

80 degrees?? Fuck thattttt

[@rohithl]

Very helpful!

[@oasis6444]

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]

OG has faster Wi-Fi you said

[@jayr122001]

it's a downgrade not upgrade apple.

[@nickyromeo3009]

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]

Apple wil reduce they prices very soon 🔜 if they not sale them

[@borni8243]

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]

🎉

[@KieferLandisEntertainment]

You sound like Kevin hart

[@sam-515]

Superb 👍

[@10grammys]

Can actually tell the difference in colors when compared irl 😂 oh Apple

[@UmangaGhimire]

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]

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.

[@rdboston7866]

HomePod 2 is waste of money

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

The 1st gen sound better. Of course it has more speakers and mics.

[@spacefox5823]

Speaker price for the original should have been 199 now the second version sounds worst not interested