Aune SR 7000 is killing it

[@yeghigmikaelian]

makes me happy to see you enjoy a product and it seems this is the close back HP im looking for, thank you brother.

[@ericlarsen1721]

Your English fluency is better than many native-speaking reviewers. I have been wanting to dip my toe into headphones for a few years. I pulled the trigger on these SR7000's based on your excellent review. Exactly what I was looking for. They are awesome! Thank you.

[@iiWiReviews]

Glad you enjoy them. Great headphones really.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

What DAC/amp are you using with them?

[@ericlarsen1721]

@@MadLadsAnonymous SMSL RAW-MDA1 with WIIM Ultra streamer. Even though the SMSL is not a balanced output, I find the 4.4mm jack sounds slightly better than the 6mm. Maybe it's the 6mm adapter plug. Anyway, love these headphones.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@ericlarsen1721 Thanks! Two more: a) Is it true that they're hard to get a good seal with around the ears? b) Have you found aftermarket ear pads that fit them?

[@ericlarsen1721]

@@MadLadsAnonymous I'm happy with the stock earpads.

[@Joeydarkroom]

One of the best hi-fi reviewer on KZbin. I always trust your work and never be disappointed! This headphone is now on my list to upgrade my beyerdynamic custom one pro. I’ve also bought onix alpha portable dac after your review. Thanks for all this amazing work!

[@menachemsteinberger8505]

I heard their demo at the Munich show in May. They were paired with the Aune s17Pro and I had the WOW reaction. They were better than anything I heard at the show. Ofcourse I bought them. I am using them with the bluesound Node which sounds great, but I am aiming to buy the s17pro. This review is pinpoint. I agree with every word.

[@ginom407]

Great Review! It can be difficult finding great sounding closed back headphones. These could make me very happy. Thank you for your work. Your reviews are very much appreciated!!! 👍👍👍

[@shawnpwatsons1]

Great reveiw. Thanks!

[@teknolojigundemi]

Man, youtubers make us financialy troubled. Now i need another headphone.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Exactly how I feel! I have so many already, yet I'm intrigued!

[@markhogquist2000]

Excellent review, especially the sound analysis. Very exciting. Definitely gonna give these a try.

[@sloboat55]

Another great review. Really impressed with my Tradutto. Thanks. Cool runnings.

[@JesusGonzalez-ky8im]

I have been on the fence about these, but your great review just convinced me, thanks

[@gavinwagner1766]

Another great review!

[@liamporter1137]

Great review and comparisons.

[@dixieflatline1189]

Haven't seen you this passionate about a product in a while. They must be really good

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Great review as usual! Love Aune as a mid-fi brand always pushing the quality envelope while keeping its price... somewhat reasonable. Great value proposition. And nice packaging on top!

[@jamesschneider3828]

They are Hifi that are mid priced, not midfi.

[@5windowcoupe]

Just ordered a set through your link. Thanks and you’re welcome. Merry Christmas🎄

[@iiWiReviews]

Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy them. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@ericlarsen1721]

A tip for your tip on these awesome cans.

[@iiWiReviews]

Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@Motorpickle]

Perhaps I missed it, but it’d been beneficial to me as a viewer if you were to clearly disclose any affiliation or dealings you may or may not have with the manufacturer of the product being reviewed as well as how they were obtained for review, and finally any monetary gains (direct or otherwise) you stand to benefit from as a result of the review. I’d also like to point out that if indeed a product is sent to you for review and you monetize the video it in no way lowers my level of engagement. In fact, that transparency is what earns my “trust” as a viewer. Great videos. Love your work.

[@Ricer-b4n]

I'm solded, ordering one pair. Thanks for the review!!!

[@Evolved_ue7]

Love Aune sound, the s17 is excellent and I wanted to buy these phones to match up, unfortunately funds at this time of year are stretched.. So I plumbed for the Sony MDR-M1, Sony absolutely smashed it with this pair, at this price the build, comfort, and the sound are the best headphones under £400 - $500 out there. Currently £200 a must audition..

[@quadrannilator]

I'm not going to watch this video. Im just commenting to appreciate your effort. Although I'd call myself a life long audiophile and music lover, I have only recently got the funds to make actual purchases. I took the plunge of buying the AR5000 as my very first headphone just a couple of months ago, which is almost 2 decades since I first heard of the release of the Sennheiser HD600. I quite like it and prefer it over a friend's HD600, but not willing to spin my head again over this new release. Thanks again, and keep it coming! Your reviews are extremely helpful in figuring out the sonic characteristics of audio gear.

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

Go on - watch it!

[@quadrannilator]

​@@ReverendDr.Thomas Ok, after giving myself the buffer of time, and learning that they're in the double price bracket from the AR5000, I managed to watch the video!

[@UltimateEnd0]

Thanks this is the best headphone when I watch adult videos.

[@carminedesanto6746]

Good morning..I’m back ☕️🍩😉 I’ve been curious about these 🤔

[@Apocrypha303]

Thanks for the review. Planned on getting these in the spring of 2025.

[@matusjurcik6974]

Hi there. What is the noise isolation? Lets say compare to the dt770?

[@4epa1012]

I have the SR7000's and the AR5000's and yes, I can confirm that the soundstage of SR7000's is wider, however, if you change the pads of the AR5000's they sound wider than the SR7000's. Great review by the way!

[@giorgosapo4508]

What pads did you get for the AR5000?

[@4epa1012]

@@giorgosapo4508 Hmmm I tried to reply two times, dunno why my messages get deleted 🤷

[@4epa1012]

​@@giorgosapo4508 Got them from Ali: Sheepskin Angled Diameter circle Bevel Ear Pads Leather Round earpad 90MM 95 100MM 105MM 110MM 115MM 120MMHeadphones Ear Cover. Got the 100mm ones.

[@NosEL34]

​@@4epa1012if you mention a web site sometimes they get deleted.

[@4epa1012]

Quick update... I used these pads on my SR7000 headphones, they now have a wider soundstage than the AR5000 headphones with the same pads. What amazing headphones the SR7000's are!

[@ramlord6669]

Oh the new LAIV Amp 😛 Please, when will the review be out? 🔥🐹🔥

[@007EnglishAcademy]

Ditto

[@cheveyo2403]

all headphones should come with quality cases. was actualy hoping to see the review for the Laiv

[@takeover5449]

Never thought ill watch headphones review from draca 😂

[@AromaFrank]

How would you compare it with MEZE AUDIO 109 PRO and 99 ?

[@km1234321]

Have you tried the verum 1 or verum 2 with a better cable? The stock cable on the verums hold it back a lot. I made a cable from cardas litz wire. That made a huge difference, the verum 1 came alive, and the midrange and treble became much more clear and realistic sounding.

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes, I do have several nice cables. I belive that the last one I liked was silver plated 4.4 one that Meze sells as an upgrade.

[@nc3419]

Had been considering headphones but have preferred speakers for many years. Due to space constraints, tried going smaller with speakers and have enjoyed Dali Opticon 1s especially with a small sub. Speaker upgrades I am considering require larger sizes starting at 14 in and higher, so back to larger standmounts to get a worthwhile improvement but also it must work with a 55 watt amp I really like. Not all do. Recently considered phones as a intermediary purchase as well as getting into headphones as it won't bother the neighbors. Cheap phones are ok for checking out new tunes and podcasts but going up in price makes it difficult especially when I have had limited experience. Your review ticks all the boxes I am looking for and at the price, it isn't a big stress fest comparing reviews, price brackets, what they do well or not, etc. I probably wouldn't find much at under $200 hifi, once tried the HIFIMan HE400se which I thought were meh so returned those. Cheaper now but wasn't moved by the SQ. Spending over a grand was difficult especially for a phone newbie, so these could be a great option. There are probably a few competitors in and around the price range so will look at that but do not want to waste alot of time comparing (like with speakers).

[@xcvbxcvb2179]

Aune x8 DAC is a fantastic piece of kit. High quality for little money.

[@baaltroth1957]

I want them!!!

[@RemontKvartir39]

зимой вместо модной шапки 🎧

[@Hawk-ly9fi]

I like your reviews. You look like a Transsylvanian Boyard. 🧛‍♂

[@judsonjebasingh3679]

Aune has released S17 Pro's updated version as S17 Pro Evo .If u get it on ur hands for review kindly check and compare its Preamp abilities too.Since I need a headphone amp which can also be used as a preamp for my speaker setup.Thanks for your review

[@phetmoz]

Aune S17 Pro is a nice sounding product in Class A mode, but it is a shit-product because it overheats after 1 hour of use. It's designed horribly. I can see no indication that the EVO version is any better in terms of heat dissipation. Reviews will tell I suppose.

[@aj8ky]

@@phetmoz Yh they redesigned the heat sink. There’s a few reviews saying it’s much much better now. They also added independent output switching and volume control, as well as a screen auto shut off mode. All the best!

[@TheJoaovicente]

Probably a dumb question, but are these better than the sony mdr-m1?

[@DreWay2074]

Hey! I recently got the Topping A70 Pro and Topping D70 Sabre to use with my Beyerdynamics 177X GO. I was thinking of upgrading to the Aune SR7000 after watching your review, and was wondering if you tried the Aune/Topping combo? If yes, did you find that they worked well together? Would really appreciate your feedback :). For context, I listen to a lot of hip hop - instrumentals - jazz - electronic music.

[@iiWiReviews]

I tried SR7000 with A70 pro and it was a good combo, but DAC was Geshelli Labs J2S. I don't expect that D70 sabre would change that impression in any negative way since it's a great DAC.

[@DreWay2074]

@ Thanks a lot for your input and quick reply!

[@AmadeuMalatsDomenech]

Would it pair well with Mojo 2? and if I need more power I also have a Topping LA90 amp with an adapter to work for headphones

[@iiWiReviews]

It should work quite fine with Mojo 2 but it will appreciate if given more power.

[@justperson3542]

I don’t know what to choose🤔. Focal Bathys, Aune SR7000 or Beyerdynamic T5 gen3. 🤔 or maybe something else 😅.

[@TheConnoissumer]

Have you heard the Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire? How would they compare?

[@iiWiReviews]

I haven't heard those.

[@dejaveau007]

Same here.. I have the Aeon2Noire and adore them. I’m thinking of swapping my Focal Celeste which I don’t enjoy the tonality for the SR7000.

[@Dimas-Brasil]

Hi @iiWi Reviews i have Meze 99 Classics and IFI Zen V2 dac, i'm thinking about upgrading to this headphone, what tube amp would you recommend to go with SR700?

[@therealxorxon]

Sold them lately because they don't work with glasses. Bass is already not impressive but with glasses (then the pads don't seal perfectly) you loose nearly all deep bass.

[@thefritz1]

I might even be the one who just bought them from you. Received them today. They are fantastic but they are indeed very sensitive to the seal you get with the pads. I measured mine on a miniDSP EARS rig and if I just placed them normally (= loose) on the rig, the bass is more than 20 dB (!) lower at 50 Hz ( and 30dB at 25 Hz) than with the proper clamping force and seal, also the bass rolls off already at about 300 Hz without seal. I have a rather big head and the seal is perfect for me with very good linear bass extension. They show more dependency on the pad-seal than my other closed-back headphones but if you manage to achieve a good seal, they are very, very rewarding with my aune s17pro and the Burson soloist 3x GT amps.

[@QuangNguyen-md8ky]

Does headphones match well with tube amp? I’m having Xduoo Ta-26 and happy with it

[@iiWiReviews]

TA-26 sounds very good and especially smooth but it is an OTL amp and these are 55 Ohm headphones so it's on the verge of being a problem. Dynamics and bass punch would probably be constrained.

[@QuangNguyen-md8ky]

@ thanks for the feedback

[@mickydbirds11]

hi mate, great video and channel...im looking at my first entry but wanting too pair with either a Shanling m5 ultra or fiio m11s....would these headphones suit? also looking at the meze 109 pro's....would these DAPs power either those cans ok? Or would something like the questyle m15i be necessary? appreciate any reply 😅

[@iiWiReviews]

It should be fine, these are not a difficult load. I suggest using balanced connection to tap that higher power of the DAP.

[@mickydbirds11]

@@iiWiReviews appreciate the response! any DAPs with decent power you could recommend?

[@iiWiReviews]

I don't test many DAPs to be honest so probably not the best to give this advice. From the ones I did try, Fiio M23 was really great and I can recommend it.

[@mickydbirds11]

@@iiWiReviews thanks mate

[@7fink7]

soft amp vs hardware?...please advice

[@shiiomi]

I have the Aune S9C Pro with Focal Clears. They sometimes sound abit too bright and spicy. I'm looking for a more laid back sound. Are these a good idea for me?

[@korob20080]

Try focal radiance

[@davorkrcmar9545]

Gremlin with Select tubes is 300, and this price is near Xduoo TA-26s with stock tubes, so which sounds better for you?

[@iiWiReviews]

TA-26s has a slightly smoother and more natural flow of tones. It's what OTL amps excel at. But Gremlin with Select tubes has more punch, better transients response, and more deteils overall. It's also less fussy about impedane matching so I would have to give this one to Gremlin.

[@nc3419]

BTW, the Aune S17Pro isn't available on Amazon and have had some noted issues which I think Aune is trying to resolve. When those issues are resolved I would like to revisit the product. Having both class A and R2R tech in a single product seems quite intriguing. Also, how would the SR7000 perform with a decent class D amplifier? Any other recommendations to consider outside the Geshelli?

[@iiWiReviews]

That's bad to hear. I don't use my as an everyday driver because it is too big for my current desktop space. Using it from time to time I haven't encountered problems so far. Can't say about class D amps. Haven't tried something like that.

[@nc3419]

@iiWiReviews Some stated ok for about 2 hours then overheated. Another used a quiet fan to keep cool to avoid issue.

[@kristoffer8740]

Genuine question. Why do you want to use a class D amplifier for headphones? Class D are not load invariant and generally not ideal for high impedance load (anything above 4-8 Ohms). Using higher than expected load impedances will cause the class D amplifier to behave abnormally.

[@Hare_deLune]

​​@@iiWiReviews I would like to hear these with the Auris Audio Euterpe amp. Edit: Thanks for the great review! 😅

[@nc3419]

@kristoffer8740 a newbie re headphones, now I know.

[@sjohie]

These are on my shortlist, but I'm wondering if they will "sing" with my Topping L70/E70velvet stack?

[@iiWiReviews]

It should be very nice match tonally.

[@jamesk990]

What is your head fi set up?

[@Ricer-b4n]

I bought this based on your awesome review. But mine sounds like shit. No bass, shouty thin mids. Detail is no better than cheap $150 sennheisers. Only goos thing is it doesnt sound like a closed back design. What kind of amp are you running to make them sound as good as you've described these? I'm using onix alpha i1 amd Fiio K5. Plenty of volume left.

[@iiWiReviews]

I have the pairing section of the video just before the conclusion. There I recommended the minimum and then optimal amp for them. You can skip directly to it using tags. For all those amps mentioned Geshelli Labs J2S DAC was used. I'm guessing that Onix and K5 are limiting factor that don't let them outperform affordable sennheisers in your case.

[@Ricer-b4n]

@iiWiReviews Thanks for the suggestion. Love your reviews. Keep up the great work!!!

[@thefritz1]

@@Ricer-b4n These are very sensitive to the seal you get with the pads. I measured mine on a miniDSP EARS rig and if I just placed them loosely on the rig, the bass is more than 20 dB (!) lower than with the proper clamping force and seal, also the bass rolls off already at about 300 Hz without seal. I have a rather big head and the seal (aswell as mids and bass) is perfect for me but you might want to increase the clamping if you hear them as bass-light. Edit: ... and they need a bit of amp-power indeed but they work also well on my onix alpha XI1 (better on my aune s17pro obviously but also fine on the onix).

[@Amariths1]

Can my phone with a moondrop dongle work with these? Especially on a airplane flight?

[@iiWiReviews]

It can but you would leave quite a bit of their performance untapped. AR5000 are more sensitive and could probably perform equally well in that situation.

[@Amariths1]

@@iiWiReviews Thanks for the response, but ar5000 being open back probably wont do well on airplane tho?

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@Amariths1That's my guess, too.

[@hermangaviria690]

Not to shit on you because you're a great youtuber and we love your content. But man oh man when you said "my big vampire ears" I fucking lost it because omg, with those ears you better be an audiophile. LOL sorry please continue (stopped video at 2:14)

[@nc3419]

Should do a Halloween special review every year...he has the accent.

[@DrStorm-pm6oj]

shanling hw600 headphone review please 🙏

[@man-muno]

I think that part of the headphone is called the yoke

[@matusjurcik6974]

Dynamic driver faster than planar? Interesting.

[@TheCujo1956]

The problem is these are expensive headphones that according to your video in order to sing they need a amp at least another $600 or more. That brings the cost of these into the $1200 or more range. For most consumers the $600 cost of these headphones is out of their range, let alone the added $600 for the amp and this can only be considered a niche product not affordable by most consumers. I know that it is not your responsibility to only showcase affordable products, but just know the average consumer is not going to show interest in this niche product

[@D1N02]

Most consumers use cheap Bluetooth headsets as well. This one is not for most consumers.

[@Ricer-b4n]

​@D1N02 And some of those crappy sounding bluetooth headphones cost more than than sr7000.

[@cheveyo2403]

there is a new Evo Version of de s17 Pro.

[@D1N02]

I don't see a difference with the first one except for the EVO sticker

[@cheveyo2403]

@@D1N02 you ca n now shoose between headphone and preamp and even give them seperate volume levels if you want. also more components and option for the screen to autosleep. seems all upgrades if you wanted to use it on desktop

[@D1N02]

@@cheveyo2403 doesn't like it's worth upgrading to me. Nice if you don't have one yet.

[@nonchalantd]

❤

[@guilhermerocha1555]

Please, review the FiiO K9 AKM 🙏

[@sokrebis]

Do vampires hear better? 😂

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes

[@RemontKvartir39]

Dracula: I can hear you heartbeat😈

[@thinkbeforeyoupost9766]

Vampires are real

[@thinkbeforeyoupost9766]

Ironically he could play the best Dracula! He should dress up as Dracula and do a review - would get a lot of views

[@fiqh_tube]

Fiio ft1 vs Aune SR7000

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you once again for your comprehensive and in-depth review of these headphones. In your options, is the price worth the upgrade from the AR 5000?

[@NosEL34]

I don't have either. But read from a stranger that does have both. He said if you change the pads on the AR5000 they get close. He didn't mention which pads though

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

​@NosEL34 Thank you for taking the time to reply and letting me know this information. Very helpful.

[@simmobb2]

£997.00 now if you follow the link, interested to find out why?

[@iiWiReviews]

I always link to US store because most of my viewers are there. Amazon does automatic redirection according to your region. But no matter that, that price difference is really stark.

[@D1N02]

Strangely it is also expensive in Asia, if they have it at al, but in Europe it's 639.

[@4epa1012]

If you want to purchase them in the UK, get them from Eden Audio. The cost there is £535, but unfortunately they are out of stock now, you will have to wait until they get stock I guess.

[@Projacked1]

Vampire ears?

[@pdg1877]

Its pronounced OWN like the English word own.

[@chwb99]

„… is klling it“??? „TOTL SOUND…“??? This is a sign that this clip is not released with the necessary attention and time, obviously it has been rushed…

[@arrowzen7433]

Because of language or because you know it to be less good performing?

[@thinkbeforeyoupost9766]

Ironically the heading made me click on the video and I watched the whole thing and decided to buy them. Go figure the power of marketing and headlines

[@chwb99]

@@arrowzen7433 My only point is: the spelling mistakes (one corrected in the meantime) show that this clip was published in a hurry. That puts up the question whether the content of the clip is done with the necessary consideration. I have no opinion on the product.

[@arrowzen7433]

@@chwb99 Got it.