I got the Sony XM4's.

[@NimoClancy]

I had a dream last night that dank pods was a school teacher who just shouted at the equipment the admins gave him

[@subbot8077]

Real.

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

is it real or just a joke?

[@Shadowing997]

Good dream

[@rocmmusic]

Omg I need that

[@NimoClancy]

@@WilliamHollinger2019 nah for real happened last night, he just uploaded this when i woke up

[@fantasmagoriate]

i love to think that his mic demos are just normal, every day Australian conversations.

[@Girvo747]

As an Aussie… yes they are

[@ProDoucher]

Yeah nah, I don’t think true blue fair Dinkum aussies would eat a four day old sausage roll. Sounds a bit more kiwi but remember always blow in the pie mate

[@Nadia1989]

Listening practice for ESL students XDDD

[@nope6786]

As an Australian, this isn’t true, might find some wanna be eshay, but nobody sane speaks like this.

[@zacmlinaric]

The magpie bit is true, if you hear a magpie in spring run the other way

[@-10]

I like how Sony has such a confusing naming scheme yet keep it perfectly clean and simple on their console line.

[@berdansargol1577]

Because their consoles sell like crazy, so of course they care and they will care until the end.

[@qweebey]

Well they also have the sketchy name for them like every other sony product.

[@Arktik1st]

Just wait until they release the PlayStation 6H53MS9V Pro

[@flvffette]

Sony PS-5800-XT RTX5

[@spreademu1218]

They learned how to count to 5 for the consoles. And then they are doing quantum physics calculations for literally everything else.

[@ShortHax]

Sony’s naming employee: Runs hand over keyboard *Perfection*

[@noahjohnson4830]

Yo

[@Tomahawkist_]

sony has their engineers name their stuff, apple has their marketing department do it

[@bonksterrr]

Idk why they put the model number as the name

[@Steakkiller]

It's so funny because they are behind names like Walkman, Discman and fucking Playstation and then decide to name their new stuff Xm$HShs#G@a 5000 MK3...

[@SanderEvers]

@@Tomahawkist_ And still Apple makes an iPhone 13 Pro Max ;)

[@ojae2510]

At this point this channel is just like my comfort blanket.

[@miawranda]

same

[@warped_rider]

I use these uploads to mark the passing of weeks....

[@chairgaming1997]

Ye i am waiting all week just to watch these videos

[@gabrieltalaricomusic]

He literally is who i watch when my anxiety kicks in

[@Armmannd]

Without the blanket

[@kahdaru]

A major point that wasn't really talked about and almost 100% the only reason I bought the XM4's... They're stealthy. I work a super boring and tedious factory job that requires no thinking and to do the exact same motion for 8 hours a day. However, we aren't allowed to have ear buds so the work day goes by SO slowly and is a killer on my mental state. So I bought the XM4's and a beanie hat that covers my ears so supervisors can't see I have them in. I can listen to music, an audio book, and also block out the loud noises of the factory. The best part is the feature that pauses the music or audio book when it detects I have started talking. If my supervisor walks over to me I can mumble something under my breath or hum or even just clear my throat and the XM4's pause the music and switch to ambient sound so I can talk to my supervisor or other co-workers without blowing my cover by otherwise reaching for my phone or the ear buds. Music starts back up automatically when I have stopped talking for 30 seconds, seriously I feel like James Bond lol. 100% justified the cost for me, paid for themselves in under a week and now my work days just FLY by! Love the content by the way. Great review. Keep it up!

[@sebasty6111]

wait.. that's AMAZING! thanks for writing, this might come in handy some day i don't understand why they won't let your protect your ears in what you said is a noisy environment. sounds stupid.

[@kahdaru]

@@sebasty6111 oh they have ear plugs available to you if you'd like them. That's not the problem at all. The rule is they dont allow ear buds, like music playing devices. They want u to be focused on the work. Which is dumb cause it's super easy and it's not a dangerous part of the factory or anything so its totally fine to be distracted. If it was around heavy machinery I'd be more understanding. But nope, it's just a soul sucking boring environment haha

[@Zombies8Jayden]

I need these for a very similar purpose. Thanks!

[@danieljensenamongusdiscord2424]

I also started a job where I sort packages. Is this the sorting packages gang??? Hahah. I am considering getting these. Havent yet

[@happynotes5106]

Is there a way to turn that feature off?

[@boomer.beasley]

The reason companies push wireless headphones so much is that theyre dirt cheap to produce, and they can sell them for a huge profit on each. PLUS they *expect* people to buy replacements every few years or so.

[@nezunish-898]

Same reason why phone doesnt have headphone jack despite paying premium for it

[@zenithchan1646]

Source?

[@boomer.beasley]

@@zenithchan1646 The latter part? Common sense. The former comes from the cheapness of the parts going into these TW earbuds. It might cost a bit to come up with the design, but in the end it's just plastic, some batteries, and 2 drivers.

[@zenithchan1646]

@@boomer.beasley i don’t disagree with your comment IoI im asking what makes you think that

[@stuntmonkey00]

@@zenithchan1646 Literally this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuqZGqQbtyDfLM Headphones are dirt cheap to make, people are literally just throwing money at the companies with the margins they give.

[@LoosGuccreen]

"A lot of people buy stuff AND THEN they watch the reviews" I feel attacked

[@thumbthumb5998]

I bought the Sennheiser hd560s and a btr5 and it's like the opposite, every beginner "audiophile" setup video features them.

[@EveTheBoneQueen]

Forget feeling attacked, I feel SEEN ffs

[@zUltra3D]

@@EveTheBoneQueen Forget feeling seen, I feel watched

[@krayozmines]

MOOD

[@claudiobizama5603]

Confirmation bias is a hell of a drug

[@stupidmonkey151]

I work in refineries and true wireless are such a great thing for the work environment. It would be really hard to get away with using wired buds, but wireless you can easily hide underneath a skull cap or mask. And obviously there are no wires to compete with while working. That alone is worth the convenience price.

[@yesits_maddy1304]

i was just going to comment this like at my job i’m not allowed to have in earbuds but my job is very boring without so i have to be able to fully hide them

[@stupidmonkey151]

@@yesits_maddy1304 Absolutely. I can't tell you how many hours of use I've gotten out of them on the clock.

[@daminox]

🎵 Come with me, and you'll be, in a worrrrrld of OHSA violations 🎵

[@kutejikashi1959]

Yeah, I mean, like he said, it's all about the convenience you want and the one you sometimes need.

[@olic22]

Petroleum refinery? Do you still work there?

[@franlilith4591]

someone needs to compile all the mic tests, genuinely insane how good he is at -as far as I can tell- improvising them

[@ollie1944]

Somewhat old video, but it's still quite a bit kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH3KpnVvrqmqrpI

[@micahdeming8468]

Yeah he definitely doesn't script them. He's said in a past video when a nugget wiped his recording that he doesn't prepare what he's going to say and after he does it he doesn't remember what it is

[@codexhunter7836]

Dank man is Australian, he's probably describing a normal Friday /s

[@Sturdy514]

Nah there all just real story’s

[@taidee]

I would listen to them for sure 😃

[@weiyuantay6545]

A normal human being’s inheritance: Some money, maybe a car, maybe a house? Dankpod’s descendant’s inheritance: a whole bunch of vintage audiophile gear

[@snjert8406]

I'm down

[@BGRecon]

Better than all the Digimon TCG cards I am leaving lol.

[@Russia_Moscow_countryhuman]

*I hope they are referred to as Dankpods mini.*

[@masterseeker360]

all these headphones wont decrease in value like a car or house because they dont really degrade in fact i think because they are all vintage collectables they will be worth millions some day

[@connorburnett6135]

You spelt stinky bag of nuggets wrong 😂 which is undoubtedly waaayy better!

[@jowahnykaputo3813]

8:56 Be polite. Be efficient. Have a plan to grit everyone you meet.

[@wesleyclifton6684]

That “A whole new world” whistle cover was legendary mate.

[@Anino_Makata]

Franklin would agree with you, I think.

[@aryangoyal5229]

Mind the ""mate""

[@re.liable]

There's a freaking vibrato in it lol

[@kristaIcIear]

a whooole neeeew nuuuuuug can you beeeliiieve no oooone bought thiiiiis

[@Jbrimbelibap]

I'm pretty sure it's "A brand new nug"

[@HydetheRapper]

“They’re great. All glory to convenience.” I like your self awareness.

[@nunyanunyay9554]

i like how he's being attacked by like a cricket ball a magpie and a horse fly and he's like "oh wait my music paused"

[@jirehjirehjirehjireh]

In any industry, there’s always a better way you could be spending your money. Love what you’re doing for the headphone world, it’s made getting my friends and family into high fidelity listening easier.

[@InfernoPhoenixFX]

Him and Z reviews are what make me get into this expensive hobby.

[@TSE_WOODY]

@@InfernoPhoenixFX Z is one of those ones where you cant show your family without alienating them but the opinions can be shared lol

[@titosimeone4937]

The patreon list is getting longer every time. Im genuinely happy for you nugget man, you deserve it

[@chaosgremlin]

when I saw this, in my head I said I like your funny words, nugget maan

[@Nik_Styn]

And that's online the second tier.

[@Justawaffle12]

3:18 my airpods are touch? I will be on the treadmill, and when I push them back in, siri is like, “hello bitch”

[@williamsanborn9195]

If you have the first or second generation AirPods, yes. Third generation addressed the issue.

[@shayich8382]

I love when he starts speaking pure australian, and his english audience gets to sit there just stewing in utter nonsense.

[@hazmatbp]

It feels good to be blessed with understanding dankpods

[@dazedledzep3891]

Like I don’t know if it’s because I’m a foreigner, but I understand every single English accent except southeast asian

[@TheHenirik]

@@dazedledzep3891 how about Congo and Nigerian English? that's pretty much the ones i have trouble with

[@datboigroovin8200]

@@TheHenirik Nigerian is easy, Congo is impossible

[@datboigroovin8200]

@@TheHenirik although I had a Nigerian teacher in college.

[@sashstaro]

THIS ladies and gentlemen is a proper review. Yea he talked about the product. But he also talked about ALTERNATIVES, which is much more important imo. Never change Dank, love from the UK.

[@chethammer]

Actually, he kinda glossed over the product, which makes me think he wasn't all that impressed with them.

[@JackOfHarts96]

@@chethammer He said they sounded great, and the noise cancelling was great. I don't think you really need much more.

[@evgenyreshetnikov3483]

Wade is a champ

[@karina2701]

For real! Best reviews on all of KZbin nobody will ever be more thorough

[@MrWoldWide12]

There was also a sad story in the middle of the video

[@TheWerecatboy]

The fact that earpods are basically disposable is why I was happy to spend $49.99 USD for the Taotronics Soundliberty 79s (on your recommendation) and have been really happy with them. Great sound for cheap and nothing that made me worry I'd spent too much on something.

[@aidengray3998]

I got the 97s and they work fine. Touch controls, but I'm having a hard time finding any buds with buttons at all.

[@SapunMan]

Dear Funny Aussie Nugget Man. I miss hearing you call aussie bucks "Kangaroos". Sincerely, A romanian fan.

[@Aiden-MGR]

*A Mezenian fan.

[@einsUNDcolt]

An American fan too

[@unreal1436]

A lot of American fans

[@smith7602]

@@Aiden-MGR Dollarydoos?

[@Slavicplayer251]

agreed sincerely, an Australian fan

[@regal_type]

Just like to point out that my KZs survived a trip through a washer and dryer and still work perfectly while I still can’t find a set of wireless buds that don’t break after normal use.

[@davidclements8381]

I bought the sound liberties after his raycon vid and man those have been a champ. They've been through a ton and are still kicking. So glad he recommended those.

[@Kakkarot22]

@@davidclements8381 bought those too, unfortunately I'd forgotten that I am physically incapable of wearing in ear type earbuds(ear too close to jaw so they always fall out) but my girlfriend and best friend love them

[@TheArchBodom]

To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. kzbin.infoUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.

[@van8202]

My guy just lost 200 hours of skyrim D: Thats enough to make grown men cry.

[@subject204ghost3]

I lost 1500 hours of datk souls. And 700hrs of skyrims.

[@lakovkreativity]

Is it not stored in the cloud on PlayStation? I’m not too sure on that cause I got an Xbox 😅

[@CoronaMobius]

Eh, it's only like 2% of the way in.

[@ashk7679]

@@lakovkreativity you need a plus for it

[@arnox4554]

That happened to me too, but pretty much because of my own stupidity. I made a new save file for another character and accidentally overwrote my old school since-launch first character. I did have another save of him right after the main storyline was done, but that was WAY back before the one I overwrote. Haven't played much Skyrim since then...

[@ulisesguzman8574]

Im super glad this channel is doing so well, you totally deserve it m8, you're hilarious, it breaks my heart that dankmus hasnt made it to a million, thats channel is absolute art

[@BluePieNinjaTV]

I agree, more Dankmus content please

[@okboomerbutitsacat8050]

Wait dankmus is his channel holdup

[@ulisesguzman8574]

@@okboomerbutitsacat8050 yee, theres a video on it with him talking about youtube with frank

[@usernamehandle]

Thanks Danks. I have an IMMEASURABLE ITCH to buy needless audio equipment so I can feel shiny and brand new. But I'm often left feeling so hollow by big spending on something that just isn't worth it. Your recs are great!

[@yossarian00]

Wow

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

Wow, the KBEar microphone is absolutely insane. It sounds better than some Lavaliere mics i've heard!

[@zorilla0]

Out of the three, they seem to be the only ones not subject to overbearing amounts of noise reduction and echo cancellation (probably because they were the only ones you could plug into an analog input).

[@somebutter6755]

The conversations he has when showing off microphones are what’s keeping me sane.

[@bobbyhinner3225]

Hearing you lose all those hours in Skyrim made me sad. I’ve also put far too many hours in that game. Losing a Skyrim playthrough is like losing a friend Edit: I got the KZ after listing to you talk about how amazing they are and they are fantastic, they block out so much noise I love using them for cutting the grass, and they sound just absolutely amazing

[@ReddeSpectre]

Real talk, I had these buds for a month and I didn't even know that Cable was in there. Thanks man.

[@brownbreadinc127]

Cablé

[@budisoemantri2303]

Is it any good? For the price ofc

[@Nezha_Main]

Damn it was that small!

[@gabrielgingras814]

@@budisoemantri2303 Once you adjust the eq, they become the best true wireless noise cancelling earbuds money can buy. Weather it's too expensive for your needs is completely up to the individual. I could afford them, I bought them, I love them. Also love the automatic wind noise reduction. Clear bass +2 400 Hz +2 1k Hz +3 2.5k Hz +4 6.3k Hz +1 16k Hz +1 Best all rounder for broad musical taste. (I adjusted clear bass to +3 since I listen to a lot of EDM)

[@randaranatunga7259]

I’m honestly still in awe at how Sony comes up with their naming schemes I mean what other company uses a cat walking across a keyboard as a naming system It really is something else!

[@spacexplorer_]

Still better than whatever Nokia was thinking with the E51 camera-free.

[@balouthebear2942]

xbox

[@HollowWorld]

*Laughs in Ibanez guitars*

[@smiechu60]

Monitor manufacturers

[@heatherhanlon2799]

@@HollowWorld I was just about to say this, seriously what is up with them

[@tristandreemurr8755]

0:59 I do. Fear me, for I know every word of the terms for extended warranty on my microwave.

[@murderer2022]

type it out.

[@lyre6820]

in all honesty, i love how the content is branching out to other pieces of technology, old or new, your personality can make any content good(even though it is already good, so your content is actually good²), congrats Mr. Aussie Nugget-man

[@azamazasog]

I remember when I subscribed when this channel was around 1.5k. So crazy how your almost at a million. You deserve it. Good job mate

[@DeathbyButterflies1]

i love true wireless earbuds, especially my xm4s, because i can use the discreetly at work. they're hidden perfectly under my beanie. plus they sound pretty darn good. sp while i do still want to have high-quality headphones at home, the form factor of true wireless earbuds is super handy

[@adrianfernandez7930]

Beans, now truffles, soon we’ll have the Ingredients necessary for a full Sony meal.

[@EpicB]

Can't forget the duck.

[@adrianfernandez7930]

@@EpicB Of course, we can’t have a truffle salad without roast Kwack Kwack as the main course

[@EpicB]

@@adrianfernandez7930 Well, it would certainly be more filling that the other duck. I forgot about Kwack Kwack.

[@theshizlet1]

Honestly the buds 2 look like eggs

[@dq38aj]

It would be nice if you took a look at the other different variations of the KZ IEMs, from the ZST x with are often compared to the ZSN Pro X, their heavily aclaimed ZS10 Pro, and their absolute cheapest EDX to their most expensive AST to see how they hold up to one another

[@lionellerichee]

I'm surprised he hasn't done more coverage on Chi-fi. I'd watch the hell out of that.

[@mushroom5912]

Get KZ ZSN Pros or go for KZ ZSXs, thats it If you go any higher get Tin T2s and then from there either Moondrop Starfields or Arias

[@mushroom5912]

None of the others are worth comparing

[@Mathewzhu]

According to crinacle, the QKZ ZK4s are his pick for an iem under $50, but qc is an issue with them so it is a bit of a gamble. That being said, it’s more worth it to save up for moondrop arias or etymonic er2xrs

[@vstev3472]

Hmm at that budget ($40-50 iem) i might go with moondrop ssp/ssr rather than gambling with KZ, because i tried some of them (forgot whats the model is, but its that hybrid drive thing. I personally only own ZS10 the cheapo $10 one) and it sounds different from each other (and its the same model, not yet burned in or smth). Not an audiophile by all means, but I do appreciate good iems.

[@Billy-Blaze]

Dank does make a good point on this video, you can be blinded by the new bling of todays "disposable" tech or do a bit of research and get the most out of your money and still look awesome in your everyday use.

[@DeathInTheSnow]

The funny thing is that Sony's high-end headphones still come with nice cables. The rumour still persists that Apple ditched the headphone port on their phones to sell Airpods. Sony still _kept_ the port on their flagship phones, including this year's best phone, the Xperia 1 III. The point I'm making is that I don't quite understand whether Sony plan to maintain old standards while introducing new ones, but it's extremely welcome.

[@sasha-fe2bl]

well xperia xz2 to 1 didn't have it, it came back in the 1 II

[@safamgadol]

Sony got the port back due to customer feedback. And that says alot about their relationship with their customers.

[@Stardevoir]

I don’t care if removing the headphone jack makes it easier to waterproof the phone or whatever excuses they make, in my opinion it’s just an anti-consumer technique that forces people to spend extra on disposable tech. I have similar problems with wireless earbuds as Dank does, though full sized headphones can get a pass if they still have an aux port, since if the battery dies you can still use them just as long as any other cabled headphones.

[@TonyMacina]

@@Stardevoir Exactly! I love being able to use my Marley Positive Vibration BT and when the battery runs low just chuck the cable in and plug it into my phone. They’ll still be in use as a half-decent pair of on-ears for my computer when the battery ends up dying inevitably. Building a secondary life into devices for when their batteries die is an ideal e-waste solution.

[@nickrustyson8124]

@@safamgadol That and, it's a fuck you to Apple because pretty much everyone hates the fact Apple got ride of the headphone jack

[@mattgibbia2692]

Everything you said about wireless buds having a set lifespan is exactly why I still prefer wired and wish phones would keep the 3.5 jack

[@firstNamelastName-ho6lv]

Solution: just don't get a new phone lol

[@dhruvtukadiya]

The big flagship phones don't, but there are still plenty in the mid range that keep it. And Sony's own phones also have it but unfortunately they pulled out of so many regions.

[@TF2ReplayMaker]

@@dhruvtukadiya wonder why Sony phones aren't available? Dying to get my hands on the Xperia Mark III

[@dhruvtukadiya]

@@TF2ReplayMaker companies like Xiaomi cut profits by selling at a lower markup and then there were so many new competitors that Sony couldn't keep up. They've now settled for selling just 3 models of the Xperia in the niche markets where they're most popular. Japan, Europe and America. And yes, the Xperia 5 Mark III is honestly my ideal phone, would love to get my hands on it.

[@TF2ReplayMaker]

@@dhruvtukadiya ahhh I see. Had no idea 😳 From the standpoint of someone that loves audio there really aren't many phones with good DACs AS WELL as an uninterrupted screen with no stupid hole-punch camera ruining the display. The only others I can think of are the Asus ROG Phone 5 and the ZTE Axon 5G

[@johnnyray9107]

I had a pair of generic earpods before I had airpod pros and I didn't realize the difference in portability until just now. Like the other container was huge and squared and I didn't carry it around much. Now I have the airpods and I literally put them in a pocket with my wallet, keys, and chapstick daily. I'm amazed I just realized how easily they fit into my every day.

[@Charlottedejager]

“It’s why smartphones fit into our pockets.” Cries in women’s pockets 🥲

[@duckyjoel5373]

aren't purses black holes

[@shugarysubstances]

@@duckyjoel5373 not everyone wants to carry around a purse

[@chrisheartman9263]

I actually recetly got some H&M (from women's section) pants that actually have some decent pocket space! and if I want I can actually augment it, since they're the loose fitting, high waisted pants. I really reccomend them.

[@rickard486]

Ouch

[@johnnyray9107]

How can you cry in women's pockets they can't even hold tears I bet 😭

[@AndieTerror]

"No one's going to pinch a pair of cabled headphones" Meanwhile, someone stole my fiio FH7's last week. Kill me Seriously, who steals earbuds

[@ram89572]

Thieving bastards who could use some old world cut their hands off justice? i can't stand a damn thief

[@InfernoPhoenixFX]

Hope the person get a migraine for eternity for stealing 400 dollars pair of earbuds

[@SamU_115]

My everyday wireless ear buds are the Jlab Jbuds, I think they cost me £50 about 2-3 years ago. While the buttons have gone a bit mushy and there are the odd connection/syncing issues (probably once a week), I've worn them pretty much every day for at least 12 hours a day and they still hold 5-6 hours of charge and charge to full relatively quickly. They've been fantastic for what I wanted out of them.

[@BloodPigeon]

I’ve been feeling the same about wireless headphones too. You can’t really repair or work on AirPods or any wireless headphones without significant damage to the case. A “simple” battery replacement has a pretty good chance of sending your pods to the great charging case in the sky. Companies literally push these so much because they’re so replaceable. It’s not intended at all to last a lifetime, maybe just a few years till the battery finally kicks the bucket. They expect you to lose them, or just buy the newest pair when they come out. It’s depressing.

[@bandombeviews6035]

The XM3 actually have replaceable batteries. I’ve done mine, and it’s really easy honestly

[@useless.7971]

@@bandombeviews6035 yeah, that's one of the reasons i got them too. however, op probably meant earbuds, which is much harder and more risky at this price point. btw: awesome point, op. you opened my eyes, honestly.

[@MrMettwurst96]

in a world where most people strive for at least some sustainability in their lifestyle, i really despise that switch towards throwaway trash in the headphone world as well. I wont buy true wireless ever if i don't absolutely have to

[@totempolejoe1]

I've seen that some of Samsung's earlier Galaxy Buds were surprisingly easy to repair. You just use a vise to pop them open, and the battery change is pretty straightforward after that. Unfortunately, their later buds seem to have abandoned repairability in favor of glue and solder. Yuck.

[@fiatlux8828]

They’re also pushing them so much because the profit margin on them is so ridiculously huge. Revenue for AirPods alone is 10 billion USD. That’s practically the same amount of revenue that Spotify alone generates. That’s also why there’s a bunch of random companies just out rebranding $5 earbuds from some factory in China and selling for $50.

[@Olumin37]

Dank: "Now look here little Billy, Ive been waiting for this day for 60 years." *crams out his old collection of high-end headphones* Billy: "But dad, its 2081, we dont even use headphones anymore, they just beam the music directly into our brain. " Dank: "... shut up billy"

[@brendancross2767]

He has a name you know It's wade

[@Phyisik]

am i the only one that read that in his dad and son voices

[@dogwashthefirst597]

@@brendancross2767 yeah but it’s funny to call him dank pods, smartass.

[@Confident424]

@@brendancross2767 Huh, I’ve been watching dank pods for a while and I never knew that.

[@blakksheep736]

Dank: "still doesn't beat cable!"

[@225Perfect]

I just bought a pair of these and I thought it would be fun to listen to reviews of them, through them. I do like them so far, but I got a weird high pitched sound on the left side during the video. Edit: Exchanged them at Best Buy, and the replacements sound much better.

[@velnoa]

I’ve started pronouncing words in my head in your voice now, before long I’m going to go full Aussie in my mind

[@st1220]

same

[@gagne6928]

you're infected

[@annjrue]

I cannot properly say "batteries" anymore without stuttering. It always almost comes out as "bat-trees."

[@acer5720]

Ew cringe anime

[@velnoa]

@@acer5720 Video game actually. Persona’s a great franchise

[@Dontworryaboutit961]

Give me more frank. She’s gorgeous and deserve to be flaunted

[@DankPods]

Suss the insta!

[@AnnaSue81]

@@DankPods cheers mate

[@reouventaieb6127]

@@DankPods please make a review on the soundcore library 2 pro 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kingawsume]

I will say, despite looking like nonsense, the names are actually product idetifiers; W for wireless, F for in-ear (H is the over ears), 1000X line, Model 4. (See Nissan's or Toyota's engine codes for similar examples.) I have a set of M3s myself, although mine are the silver ones, and I don't have the rubbery case (might've been because they were an open box deal). Much better to pocket, and they saw many a flight as earplugs I could listen through. Still trucking after nearly 4 years. Unfortunately, lost one bud in the car as I was hugging Ma goodbye at the airport, and just gave her the other 2/3rds should they ever find it. Yeah, the wired monitors are cheaper, BUT, I love being able to just pop them in my ears and go. No fussing with the cable, I can turn on Smart Lock to bypass my password when they're connected, I don't have to get looks when I pull out my Audio Technica M50x's on the train, and I can get noice cancellation AND voice passthrough at the same time, which is really helpful for shopping, airports, working out, large familial events... Will probably grab a set of WF-M5s if Ma or Pa don't find that last one.

[@__ManMilk]

Sony names their products like Elon musk names his kids

[@kridcsr1341]

or the other way around :)

[@Pyotiru]

I mean, WH and WF make sense to me: Wireless Headphones and Wireless....F....yeah, okay, solid point.

[@jdo248]

@@Pyotiru Wireless F... Fedility? Are they secretly wifi access points and sony just didn't enable the feature yet?

[@fxbeats222]

hmm I found this exact comment somewhere *GIVE ME YOUR SOUL*

[@dr.syedmuhammadmanazer-ul-414]

In consoles: Sony: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5 Microsoft: Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox one, Xbox series X|S Nintendo: NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Switch

[@ironraccoon3536]

Exactly right about stuff like the truffles dying out in a few years. High-quality goods built to be maintained are far more convenient to the consumer than full-price products you have to keep buying on a schedule. High-quality goods built to be maintained are far more friendly to the environment than full-fledged products intended to be thrown out.

[@edrichlouw]

This is the reason I absolutely despise mobile phone manufacturers.

[@MrMoon-hy6pn]

@@edrichlouw At this point tech companies are just doing what car manufacturers have been doing for the last century. Make the latest model seem shiny and new and make the old model look slow, ugly and outdated so more people will buy a new one. Except this time there is actually an expiration date on these products. Which just makes me sad.

[@davidbanan.]

@@MrMoon-hy6pn they used color to that at first smh, and they sill do, making a different color seem like a new car/moddel, all toy have to do, add a "pro" or something

[@britishempire420]

That's why Right To Repair is so important.

[@dhruvtukadiya]

The battery in the XM4's case is user replaceable. Just thought I'd put this here in case anyone has them and didn't know.

[@not-a-raccoon]

Solid point on TWS Buds being basically disposable. This is why I don't spend over 100 bucks or so on them. I have some really decent sounding ones that I've gotten for 20 dollars. And if you wait a few months after release and do some digging you can find really good deals. I got the Soundcore liberty 3 pros for 110 freedom eagles.

[@loki___1355]

My favorite thing in your videos is the bit where I get to "enjoy" the microphones on all these buds, headphones, and nuggets. Truly some incredible ramblings, I can't describe the vibe but I enjoy it very much thanks

[@Jonster91YT]

Bought the exact DT 770 Pros (80 ohm) a couple of weeks ago based on some of your earlier videos and are absolutely loving them. My eyes lit up as you pulled them in frame this video, just the pure realization of "thank god I made the right choice" Love your work, never stop!

[@InfernoPhoenixFX]

I been having them for almost about a year for daily usage till about recently on my PC. They're sound very good imo but I started to despise earpads and starting to use The Fiio FH3.

[@Dimondminer11]

I also bought them because of the DANK and yes they are REALLY awesome! Not good at blocking out noise but MAN it sounds epic for $100!

[@JVtube166]

2:36 good magnets, I often dream of loosing wireless earplugs after they fly everywhere after my body is violently ejected in a car accident, no need to fear anymore

[@9063rx]

Honestly, the battery is amazingly replaceable on those. That’s why I bought them, when the battery inside the buds shoots shit, I can get replacements.

[@thomass.6328]

I love it when people chose their devices because of repairability. Thats why i got the Samsung Beans and would never buy Airpods.

[@b0nz1official]

Thats something I didn't know. Good to now that the recycleable packaging of these is not only for greenwashing the product.

[@9063rx]

@@b0nz1official it's not as easy as sliding the battery in and out obviously, but pop them in half, 2 connectors later, and Bobs your auntie. No soldering, no welded on tabs, just a battery.

[@thomass.6328]

@@Brian-jv8iy Older iPhones before teh iphone 7 are really reliable. Great to hear, that there are still people around who care about these things. I bought the beans exactly because of the issue you described.

[@9063rx]

@@Bagasl why do you dislike them??

[@rikkoningen3992]

"Talk to a school network admin" Well now I feel called out. Not in schools but close enough. Recently helped a friend set up his internet. Wifi was garbage. Took an hour to convince him to plug in a cable. "Oh..... well it just works...." was the resounding reply.

[@bananya6020]

ask him to get an at LEAST semi decent router especially one with openwrt lol

[@zkms2541]

Love your vids! I’ve always loved sound design stuff, so these vids are heaven

[@lolvks]

Consider taking your AirPods to an Apple store to get them replaced. I got my pair of AirPods in 2019, but have been replacing them for free every time some static happens. I find that the unwanted noises start after 4-6 months of daily use. The warranty of my pods has expired for nearly a year now and I’m still replacing them for new ones at no cost.

[@doktormerlin]

well, there goes all convenience out of the way. Having to replace your stuff every few months is pretty annoying, isnt it?

[@shugarysubstances]

the key word - replace. not repair. the old ones are just going to landfill as waste because they’re made like trash

[@lolvks]

@@doktormerlin I guess it boils down to how much of a hassle is worth a new pair of airpods. I know that for most people, going to an Apple store is quite a hassle. Fortunately, I pass by an Apple store daily, so it isn't too bad for me. Just an additional 10-20 minutes to get them replaced.

[@curlsey]

@@doktormerlin not just annoying, but also very wasteful!

[@firstNamelastName-ho6lv]

Dang, that sounds like a great deal but at the same time that really sucks. Imagine how cheap they really are if they can afford to give you new ones every time you ask. If airpods were really worth $200 they wouldn't break so easy.

[@cameronrimmer8437]

I legitimately cannot thank you enough for the sheer amount of just awakening you have given me from the video(sounds dumb i know) but the points you make are so on point and have actually changed me and my spending habits . thank yoi

[@braelinmichelus]

A couple months ago, after finding this channel, I actually took a recommendation and bought the Kz ZSN-Pro earbuds and a Fiio BRT3K, and I must say... they are *AMAZING!!* Seriously... they sound better than _any_ pair of bluetooth earbuds I've owned over the years. Sure, maybe the wire is a bit less convenient than 'true wireless' earbuds... but I'll happily take the wire and have much better audio quality, than just a _little_ more comfort and convenience. It's seriously incredible how much bass these things can put out without sounding muddy at all! Also... they are REALLY comfortable! Only earbuds I've ever owned that I can wear them for tens of hours and my ears never get sore! A serious lifesaver when my over-ears died a couple months ago and I had nothing else I could use in their place... my 'true wireless' earbuds always make my ears go red after just a couple hours... not a problem with the Kz's. They are an absolute steal for $25 USD. And they even come in one of my favorite colors, purple! I also love the BTR3k... I use it all the time with my phone and even to watch videos on my computer from bed. Only thing is... bluetooth range kinda sucks and they could get longer. But the battery life is surprisingly great! I can get nearly 9 hours on them at full volume! It charges quick too. Very grateful I found this channel and bought two great products because of it's fantastic content!

[@xrslive]

"Forgot to charge my toothbrush" LOL But seriously, I like both options, that's why I went for a Hybrid headset, so if they run out of battery, I just plug the C-A-B-L-E

[@screamsintothevoid9968]

I wish they made more hybrid Headsets, they truly are the best of both worlds

[@doggoboi7977]

Xm4s!

[@Iam0pti]

I love seeing these "budget" recommendations only to realize that buying this stuff costs like 150% extra where I live... :/

[@amldesh]

yeah me too...

[@archivehans]

Same, the shipping costs makes it go half the price

[@NoobGyver]

i feel you i live in a small european country in the middle of nowhere, i had to pay 50 € extra for my grado sr125es

[@cez_kor]

in uk the KS2's are £35 on ebay which is pretty much three times as much. unless youre willing to buy from china which is then £25, and thats still a lot more

[@lrizzard]

ah yes, just failing country economy things

[@adrianenciso9277]

I got these as an update to my almost 4 year old Bose Soundsport Free. I miss the little hook for my ears but these are so incredibly comfortable, the sound is even better than my wired B&W earbuds, and the sound cancelling is amazing. The ambient sound mode is great too for when I’m at work and want some background music but I still need to be somewhat attentive. I haven’t used the adaptive audio settings yet, but Sony’s EQ software is on point, especially the clear bass boost. The battery life is absolutely absolutely insane coming from headphones that just barely scraped 4-5 hours before without any sort of noise cancelling/ambient sound on 30-50% volume.

[@plalvor]

Sony employees naming these are like: "real quick pick two letters" "uh, W... and H?" "yea good nuff, cheers"

[@lrizzard]

just add a few zeros we good to go

[@RealDanja]

I recently found out that you are streaming and I really need you to stop. The last time you went live was during my work time and I just literally stopped working for the entirety of the stream! Jokes aside - keep up man, the most entertaining shit I've seen in a long time!

[@RealDanja]

And keep up the videos too, they are also dope )

[@tevenweven7662]

So close to 1 million subscribers, keep up the content and the consistent upload schedule and entertaining videos dude.

[@natstewgirl]

The planned obsolescence of headphones is borderline criminal at this point, but hey, everybody needs a pair of airpod pro plus minis in giga black for $500

[@matthewdegois7365]

What I am concerned about is, once new AirPods Pro come out, will I be able to get replacements of my first gen pros when batteries die. I like these pros and don’t need anymore features than these, also like their sound and convenient stems.

[@matthewdegois7365]

@@kfkaest not really, the batteries dying in two years is normal. What is planned obsolescence is that they can’t be disassembled like every other earbud to replace only faulty part (the battery in this case). It’s quite irresponsible and ridiculous

[@carlangelo653]

@@kfkaest Most headphones have a 2 year warranty. The problem is what happens after that. I just got my then 20+ year old DT 880 repaired on 2019. My friend was told "sorry we can't fix it, it's better to just buy a new one", when he asked to get his gen1 Airpods fixed at the apple service center. His airpods are 3 years old.

[@parabolicpanorama]

@@kfkaest when you don't understand right to repair but still wanna talk shit

[@IceX92]

Nah, that's just for the smartphone industry

[@jamescoyne4559]

“Sorry Sony, I hated your app” *maniacal laughter*

[@InfernoPhoenixFX]

Pretty cringe when manufacturers put their shitty app on earbuds

[@bunnyreed3734]

@@InfernoPhoenixFX lmao sony app isn't shit, have you ever tried it without watching reviews?

[@shquankinket8068]

I love how passive aggressively gentle you are

[@derkoekje]

The static is not due to your Airpods dying, it's a production error and there's been a recall on those early 2019-2200 models. You can probably send them in and have some brand new pods.

[@prostaknaivnyj5976]

2200???

[@matthijsw.4135]

@@prostaknaivnyj5976 yeah, they update the models in 2201, so these are just early models

[@alaric8220]

@@matthijsw.4135 2021?

[@matthijsw.4135]

@@alaric8220 230.000 AD

[@matthijsw.4135]

@@alaric8220 230.000 BC

[@illPAPA_dill]

It’s hard to believe how young this channel is…DP, you were born for this. You’re a true entertainer

[@nikki1806]

This review is a breath of fresh air from all the other more standard ones I've been binging. Thank you for the vid!

[@Evie0133]

9:34 That static issue from moving the AirPods Pro has been acknowledged by Apple, and they'll replace yours with a brand new one if you get them serviced within 2 years from purchase date. And since every AirPods Pro is less than 2 years old at this point, you can get them replaced with brand new units with revised hardware without the static issues.

[@insert_username_here]

While it’s great that it’s a free replacement, it doesn’t sound too sustainable though.

[@delborne3384]

me: oh he's reviewing the xm4's, they're pretty good. also me: oh that's the other xm4. thanks sony.

[@NEEDbacon]

Sony really gave up after Walkman and Playstation huh. They should fire whoever names the thing and just randomly page through a dictionary for two words. Next Sony could be named the GuimpeWidget. Not gonna confuse that with anything.

[@LurpakSpreadableButter]

@@NEEDbacon At least it makes sense as a model name. dafuq is pro, is it only meant for professionals or what

[@JK-ml2rc]

I actually have the Sony 1000xm3 and in my opinion the case size don't really matter. It's not too small and it's not too big it fits in the pockets and that's all that matters. I've had these earbuds for over a year now and I'm very happy :DD

[@leave_yuki]

You’ve done it again Sony. The catchy names never end

[@oinkey]

Another great microphone storytelling episode!

[@4naught12]

I use my dt770s for double digit hours most days, for listening to music whilst doing uni work or gaming, or also for doing drum and bass dj stuff on the side, they are absolutely amazing. I broke the jack, and bought an official replacement part from beyerdynamic for next to nothing, and fixed them for nothing. 100% worth it. Best value cable headphones ever :)

[@techbaffle]

2:06 Ah yes, the ⅄NOS

[@SuperPITSteelers]

Haha, thank you for this, random stranger. This gave me a good laugh, I don't even know why

[@techbaffle]

​@@SuperPITSteelers😂😂

[@bebop-lj7yv]

I love this channel, it's like asking a friend for advice on a purchase or watching them open something only they bought

[@jacebeleren1703]

Main reason i still love TWS earbuds is that i walk minimum 1-2 hours a day, and generally don't really like having to mind the cable when i'm out n about ,or in the office, where i'm moving between 2 separate desks and constantly doing all sorts of stuff. Not to mention, ANC is literally a lifesaver for when i need to focus while writing code. For that kind of convenience, i can definitely take a hit in audio quality. Not to mention, i do think that the buds i got recently (Xiaomi 3T Buds Pro) definitely punch above their weight in terms of sound quality and ANC, especially for the 107$ i payed for them.

[@andrewsmith1615]

Feels like Sony had the engineers name everything.

[@EvanBlax]

For real. It's hilarious that Sony's only product family that has proper names is from their photography camera branch, which used to be Minolta. As such, Minolta brought over their Alpha Series nomenclature. Once you look under the hood though, A7RII becomes ILCE-7RM2. Sony just can't let a good thing roll.

[@hyperionphoenix6106]

Gotta love Sony’s incredibly logical naming scheme.

[@SaadNabil]

PlayStation!!!! No bots allowed!

[@Jobby_James]

I agree, WF-1000XM4 is the most intuitive and catchiest name I can think of, that and "MP3 Music Player" (or what ever those bootleg no name iPods are called).

[@Zorovee]

to play devils advocate, i can decipher them somewhat. WH- wireless headphones. WF- wireless.. fones? M4, M3- model 4, model 3 i dunno about the 1000X, probably there to make them sound more extreme

[@duck_that_quacks]

WF (True wireless) WH (wireless headphones) 1000X series Mark 4 WF-1000XM4 WH-1000XM4 yeah I had to look that up.

[@DaneH64]

I just got these too, they are by far the best sounding earbuds I've ever gotten, better than my zs10 pros, and pretty comfortable for how airtight they are, and touch controls are alright, but the NoIsE CaNcElInG! Ooh it's nice, definitely some of the best $300 I've spent

[@Kayrim_Borlan]

The best is when you have the noise canceling on and play white noise. You will not hear anything. Perfect for focusing

[@bren.nan_]

Dankpods is the only thing carrying me through college, thanks for taking me out of my crappy world with your awesome videos mate! Cheers from the USA!

[@potatoturtle9194]

By "employees" he means James let's not kid ourselves, he's a one man army

[@ryuuthekitsune]

"no one's gonna pinch a cabled headphone" depends on how desperate they are for audio

[@nikolakatanic]

I remember the high school when we found the mp3 version of Virtual Barber shop in mp3. It was a 2006 I think and we were blown away with it.. :) Thanks for a great video!

[@michaelmechex]

I would love to use wired headphones but I can’t. You see, I’m a machinist. Imagine fast spinny bits powerful enough to hog metal often not that far from my face. (they also make a huge racket, so I have to wear earplugs anyway, so why not make them play music as well?) Something like that catching a cable attached to my head is a legitimate safety hazard.

[@chrisheartman9263]

You can use the KZ's and put the cable behind you and make em bluetooth with the DAC that Dank showed in the video.

[@michaelmechex]

@@chrisheartman9263 this could be possible, but it has one major flaw: there is no way it will keep the cable out of the way at all times. I would have to be conscious about it all the time and put the cable back in place when it inevitably moves around under my shirt. Even when I’m in a hurry or extremely tired, which happens way too often. Considering that I have to be wary of many other safety concerns and focus on the work itself at the same time, it gets old very quickly. Trust me, I’ve tried. Also it would be quite a bit more expensive than my current buds with only marginal bump in sound quality.

[@radhinkabagaskara5595]

Don't worry man. There's a reason why wireless IEMs were made in the first place.

[@firstNamelastName-ho6lv]

There are behind-ear batteries that you can get for IEMs, they look kinda like large hearing aids but they would fit your situation much cheaper than the xm4s.

[@TF2ReplayMaker]

Check out the Fiio UTWS3. They're wireless behind-the-ear bluetooth adapters for IEMs, attached via the MMCX connectors. You get to listen to any IEM without the hassle of cables!

[@wyattstehr6757]

I like your vids and your voice is so calming and calm and you are funny and your special and don’t forget that

[@bbbndddl]

True wireless earbuds are just more convenient in most environment (except when you loose them), they take a minimal amount of space and there's no pulling cable bs.

[@Junya01]

Decent iems plus the fiio utws3, OR KZ az09's, will give you just as good, if not better sound quality, than the usual premium tws earbuds for half the price (or more). Fr they a great combo

[@limecupcakes]

@@Junya01 You're absolutely correct, but they're simply not convenient in many situations. Exercise is a prime example: the cable will just snag on stuff like weights, or swing around uncomfortable while jogging. Work where you handle objects, such as warehouses, etc. There are plenty situations where true wireless just make a lot of sense for the convenience. For just sitting down and listening? Not really, I use big wired cans for that.

[@giopamplona5866]

when he zoomed in on Frank and said "I could enjoy these for the rest of my life" I felt that

[@jesselasalle5104]

My biggest audio score that I got are the Sony WH-1000MX5 headphones, and I absolutely love them. Got them from a work friend for $20 (and a trade of my old Sony headphones.) Looked up the frequency response and they're pretty good all around. It be really cool if you might do a personal review on them.

[@false7618]

Kz sells Bluetooth ear-hooks for around 20 freedom bucks.

[@chethammer]

Fiio sells them for 60 and they're very very good. I have a set and I use them more than any TWS I have.

[@InfernoPhoenixFX]

@@chethammer I have the Fiio LC-BT2 Neckband Bluetooth adapter for 70 USD. Paired with my Fiio FH3 it blew these out of the water for just 200 dollars, oh didn't I mentioned that it has LDAC support. Fiio also have the FiiO UTWS3 true wireless bluetooth adpater similar to the Sony's on the video for same price as the LC-BT2

[@chethammer]

@@InfernoPhoenixFX The UTWS3's have built in DAC/AMPs. I really like them.. Great sound and really convenient. Don't look for an airpods max size case though.

[@adityakhabiya5348]

Wade ranting about stuff in pure Aussie-ness for 10 min straight is my kind of ASMR

[@theonewhopronates7655]

love your monologue bro as well as your style of video. subscribed

[@Perilloux]

Literally have had the KBears for months now just because of you. They’re amazing for $20ish.