Hong Kong Headphone Store Safari! (Part 1)

[@robyjohan4653]

So far this is the best video you ever made.. Would love to be there and see it in personal.. Cant wait the second part

[@lachlanlikesathing]

I think it's my best too, thank you :) EDIT: Here's part 2! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jWYnVqpLtghtE

[@kenacquin1]

Dito.

[@silverarrows82]

***** These seems to be the big name stores. Are there many smaller stores there with counterfeits? ,,,, Guess we should just stick to the reputable stores

[@AndroidVageta1]

***** Have you ever listened to the IE800? Have any comments on how they are vs. the H3 (which I own) or the A3 (which I'm looking to own...especially after this video!). Also...totally jelly...would love to visit stores like these. So much!

[@WolfRanger2008]

I am thoroughly enjoying this voyage through the Headphone/Gadget shops of Hong Kong; absolutely no complaints. I wonder if will also hit some of the restaurants and Nightlife establishments as well?

[@Direkin]

I never knew about Jaben or Mingo, and I've been in that area a gazillion times, but that's the nature of shops there. You missed out on an even larger headphone shop near the Mong Kong Computer Centre called Kingsound. I took a look at those three places today.

[@reelgreens4127]

Outstanding video. Makes me want to return to Hong Kong! Although I've been since, I had the pleasure of a 10-day HK visit in 1995, staying in Mong Kok. The main drawcard was 3 days of scintilllating airplane spotting and photography at the legendary Kai Tak airport. Walking around streets in the airport vicinity amid the deafening sound and sight of low-flying jets is branded in my memory. Eagerly awaiting your next video!

[@johnpong993]

Oh my, what a deal that is on the Fostex TH-600!! I thought I got a good deal on massdrop at US$550, but your price beats mine by a mile! And the sad thing is... I live in Hong Kong!!!

[@Hellogoodbye33]

Those stores are crazy! Really liked this video

[@andrewr8364]

Exactly what is so interesting about your trip thanks for doing tours like this, informative and hitting all the requests I had for you from when you where on your way there ;) have a great rest of your adventure!!

[@StevenL717]

Very good video, thanks a lot. I know a lot of headphone shops in Beijing and Tianjing but none of them has those almost-full/updated headphone/earphone collections as HongKong's. Thanks for your video, now I'm really attempting to HongKong just for earphone/headphone auditing ;-)

[@maitrehg]

Great video! I have several headphones (Audeze, Denon, Beyer etc ...) and I can confirm that the Fostex TH600 and of course the TH900 are really the best for listening electronic music.

[@adamnelson8572]

What a delightful thing to wake up to! I had a big smile on my face through most of this. Those stores are unbelievable. I've never seen anything like that. I'm not even sure there's places that wicked in America, none that I've seen anyway. I'm super jealous. The creepy sound effects were a cute touch :) I can't wait to see more! By the way, you hold up very well under all those tight close-ups.

[@lachlanlikesathing]

You have no idea how dumb it feels to aim a camera at your face and make "I'm listening to this carefully" faces while people are staring at you lol

[@adamnelson8572]

Ha ha! Just crack a smile once in a while and at least pretend you're enjoying yourself during those moments.

[@lachlanlikesathing]

***** Close, I video myself for a bit of time while listening and I have 2 batteries and a 64GB memory card :)

[@kamidesu2116]

***** yo i have a question what headset do u have on in this vid ?

[@Seramics]

***** thanks for making awesome videos like these for us....

[@syn010110]

The stairs at that building are right out of a survival horror. O_O

[@lachlanlikesathing]

Corinn Heathers I happen to love creepy corridors and this one is a real doozy!

[@lauivan88]

***** I went there thousand of times already

[@chazpeterson8565]

Awesome vids my friend! Loved the quick humor, and information in this video. I especially love these videos in hong Kong.

[@lachlanlikesathing]

Thanks! I wish I could go to more places and make videos like this!

[@winkyekin]

Mate, great video and amusing footages. I'm keen to know whether you have decided on the TH600, although if I was there I'd probably grab it on impulse already.. Cannot wait for part 2! Quite an enticing video makes me wanna travel back to HK just to visit those stores. :D

[@hawwk57]

Hey! I was actually just in Hong Kong the past few days and ended up checking out these stores in Mong Kok! I ended up having to decide between the Sony MDR-1A and the ATH MSR7...and went with the MSR7s from Broadway. Pretty happy with my purchase so far!

[@iphogan4489]

I also found that Hong Kong people prefer in-ear headphones. I guess because of the size (more convenient), plus Hong Kong weather is hot and humid. Over-ear often causes my ears sweating, and earrings are my personal problem. Secondly, I believe that the appearance, stability and weight may be a factor as well. If the factors are not on the headset. In my opinion, the problem exists in Hong Kong people's habits, such as using time.

[@ib0093]

I love these HK videos. didn't know going up the stairs could be so scary!

[@keiththarox]

Damn bro, your reviews are excellent. Super detailed and great commentary, keep it up!!

[@MrToyfacewondermanii]

This is great, very much looking forward to part 2!

[@JokeProfessor]

Dude, great videos. amazing effort! keep doing what you love man

[@witz]

I really wish there were more dedicated stores to just audio in general. Online reviews can only give you so much as to going and testing it yourself in a store. Keep these videos coming man, I'm loving them.

[@HashtagGav]

Great video Lachlan. You've got a nack for this kind of thing and I thoroughly enjoy the channel. Keep it up!

[@lachlanlikesathing]

Thanks :) it was a bit more challenging to put this together than my usual videos but great fun!

[@calvinlin6378]

There are still many other stores in Mongkok that I think you should cover: 1. FS Digital (LEAR) 2. DMA Audio 3. Music Cafe 4. Kingsound 5. Caesar Palace

[@SasukeViper]

This was really cool. Hong Kong seems like a nice place to visit.

[@TheCoolDocPSN]

I couldn't love this video more. Great work fellow audio lover!

[@roldandelaguardia2885]

I can clearly see my savings decimating exponentially if I'd walk on those stores lol. Btw, have you demoed IM02's too?

[@lachlanlikesathing]

No but I am arranging to acquire them :)

[@alanccini]

Nice video as usual, love the sound effect when you were deciding between the elevator or the stairs...kudos!!!

[@Magnetorheological]

My house in HK is right around that area, and I can never get enough of these specialty headphone stores whenever I go back! There's nothing like this anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area (as far as i know)... D:

[@boetagoon]

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing. Wish we had some stores here in Denmark with such a wide range to choose from alongwith demo models. Yikes, those stairs look super creepy though. :o

[@proudcanadian9816]

I can't believe I'm only stumbling upon these videos after almost 3 years !!! Oh well, I'm in a YT binge-watching mood right now, and no commercials either :-)

[@milford30]

Kingsound's (headphone.com.hk) MK Flagship store is worth going, most shops in WanChai are just retail branches of stores in MK. Also the 3 story electronics shopping mall next the the Mingo building with the neon sign at the start of the video is worth a visit, which also has Mingo's retail store with different headphones for demo. Also it might be worth it to get a pairt of the spinfit tips at Mingo (on the tips rack beside the door), they are suppose to be very good, but extremely hard to find if you are not in HK

[@Belisaur]

Great video! Glad someones having fun this January.

[@HiFiInsider]

Great video. Loved he sound effects.

[@andrewr8364]

So cool

[@krishtrinity]

Got to love Hong Kong..i hate ordering everything headphone i own from online,it just doesn't have the same feeling that i used to get when i used to buy from local stores..if you know what i mean

[@procrastimania]

excellent video! Very fun. Can't wait for part 2!

[@AlyxGlide]

The Fostex TH line practically vibrates off my ears! As you said they're wonderful, great for electronica

[@mackwan88]

Could the reason for portable headphones being less popular in HK be that the weather there is to warm to use on a day-to-day basis? I know I tend to use my headphones less in summer because my ears get sweaty quickly

[@slosher6394]

one of my favorite videos. way to start the year strong my friend!

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

There's some Jaben Store in Indonesia too... I'm planning to go to one near me these days...

[@namornivek]

Great video. love seeing how other parts of the world are. Ive never seen a dedicated to headphones like that. Hope you find the best headphones

[@NE0ZUK0]

Awesome. I'm near San Francisco. Tell me there are stores like these here!! You should be at CES though. The folding Momentum MKII looks amazing.

[@KusattaShounen]

Haha Jaben HK... that was a great experience. The staff was really nice and patient; especially when I took 3 trips (each time I got lost going to and from my hotel) to finally make my decision on what to buy. Wish it was easier to find, but I can't complain after experiencing that outstanding service. Thanks for capturing the experience in video. I can now relive walking up those steps over and over again XD.

[@sawyermckay4107]

Those looked like awesome little shops. Here in rural Alabama I have to drive an hour to have even as good a selection as Best Buy.

[@BD5WR]

I'm pretty sure that iems are more common than headphones.... Shure se215 can be found everywhere while u take the MTR, did u notice that?especially the blue edition...also im05/07are very popular because of the price

[@neilbantoc3609]

My God, I can't believe I missed all these stores! I only got to visit Sim City stores and Golden Computer Arcade stores! Also I didn't know you were a Hong Kong native. I should have consulted you before going to Hong Kong.

[@iu1191]

Hey there Lachlan, Lovely video. Really interesting to get into the shops and see what is there. I don't think we have anything like that In London - I would have a hard time leaving!! On your travels any chance you can give the B&O MH6 a listen - and give some comments - a review would be great if you have the time and opportunity. I think they give the momentums and the MDR1a's a run for their money but there is a downside too. Very sparkly in the highs I think. Really interested in your view. Thanks again for the HK Vid. Can't wait for the next part!!

[@dancewithethan]

Love this video, can you do more of the store tour and also I would like to see if you can try out the Fostex HT900, Final Audio (Pandora Hope VI) and Hi Fi man. Thanks

[@Stalast.]

Those shops look so cool. Never seen anything like it.

[@zebnicolson2239]

Awesome video can't wait for part 2 and I think the elevator was nicer then the stairs 😜😊

[@PrashanthAkunuri]

I think I have visited this store back in 2013 but I didn't buy anything though. I wish such a store exists in Toronto, Canada as I am looking for ear buds with mic over here now. Thanks.

[@MaebyBaeby]

I love all your faces while you're trying headphones out. You look more like you're chewing over a tough decision than listening to music.

[@Muggles3130]

Whoa! Those are exactly the kind of stores I've been looking for! Demo stations for everything and a huge variety in inventory. mmmmm...I'm drooling on my keyboard. Sadly, the best thing I have is a Best Buy with Magnolia.

[@MrPNioVideos]

Can you try out and maybe review the Fidue A83? Thanks

[@Bartinoles]

Nice, enjoyed this a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@johnpong993]

On the reason why portable headphones are not too popular in HK, its because in summer its gets too hot and humid, so most headphones will get sweaty in the summer if used outside.

[@lachlanlikesathing]

john pong That might be the case, but Australia is just as bad in Summer...

[@dsp2go]

Really surprised you didn't like the Shure SE846..... maybe changing the filters will help improve the sound? (Depending on the music too) Definitely will look forward to your review of the SE846 if you have it in your video pipeline for this year! Hope you liked Hong Kong!

[@Cwookie_]

Very nice video. If I'll ever visit Hong Kong I'll be sure to visit these. Quick question, will you review the Sennheiser Momentum IE?

[@Agnes135]

Hey man, I've been thinking about getting a new pair of cans for home use. I've been drawn to the JVC HA-SZ2000, however, there doesn't seem to be much about these headphones on KZbin or anything. Have you heard much these? Thanks.

[@gustavobendezu9917]

Really good video...i live in Italy and i never seen a shop like that! All those headphones to try!..Thanks you!

[@joshhibschman]

It looks like each of the IEMs you tried had some glue between the connector and the monitor. Am I seeing it correctly? Does this place glue all its cables?

[@2rkolle]

this a disneyland to headphones lovers. I do not get tired of seeing this video

[@issa824]

Best video you ever made! :D my favorite video on KZbin right now. The headphones I prefer are the Sony X10, I have not had a chance to listen to the X5 yet.

[@audio46]

Awesome video you should do one of these in New York City, We have the largest selection of headphones to demo in the New York Area

[@LeGeNdErYblader]

Any tips on bargaining in these kind of stores? I will be going to Hong Kong soon and I hope to get some goodies but I don't actually have much experience in bargaining.

[@jimmyz6044]

Wow! awesome video. I wish there were stores like this where I live. By the way, I'm really interested in hearing your opinion on the Fidue A83 earphones. Are you planning on trying those out sometime?

[@0bsidianO]

Loving these types of vids!

[@joenorris2072]

Did you get to try any of the new final audio over the ear products , heard that they are pretty popular over there ?

[@tonyleungnl]

You just have chosen the perfect background music

[@v000000000000v]

full sized portable headphones are not popular in hong kong is because of the weather, 80% of the time (even in winter) is hot and moist, you wouldn't want to soak the earpads with ur face grease and sweat haha, and also it's just extremely hot to wear on ear or over ears

[@lachlanlikesathing]

v0000000000000000v That's a reasonable explanation!

[@ChiHoKo]

v0000000000000000v not sure if that is me or many people do, it doesn't feel right wearing headphones...I tried wearing my m50x in the US on the bus, I feel like the headphone is getting people's attention. About the noise, full size headphone never isolate as well compare to iems. this is an experience I had with my m50x. and lastly, it seems like people around me who does not play music, they almost never thought about paying anything more than $100 hkd for a headphone or iem. they said it just doesn't worth their money. anyways, never knew there are such place in Hong Kong O.o must go!!!

[@MrStingraybernard]

Never seen a headphone store like those in the usa , awesome !!

[@ElCapoNinja]

Great video !!, im so envy !!! those stores are insane !!!

[@ATechie]

Thoughts on XBA-A2? Its big step up in price compared to the H2s

[@Linkc32123]

Awesomely a video just when I just woke up!

[@ethanchang4117]

Be sure to check out the Beyer dynamic 160 IE

[@chunghochow5072]

Absolutely amazing video, love your reviews and this just sums all of it up. PSST, I'm Cantonese too.

[@siuchen7140]

i can spend all day here love it ..don't think you can find a shop just sell headphone's in UK

[@AnnunakiiCruz]

I loved this video! Awesome work!

[@jeffreyau7942]

best video ever!! well done. Enjoyed it alot =)

[@SkeletonM16]

Nice video Lachlan, you should check out the computer market in Sham sui po, its really nice! (congratulations on 20,000 subs btw)

[@135964728]

Fantastic job, man! By the way, did u give a listen to fostex te-05?

[@djhmax09]

Was the Philips Fidelio X2 there? If so, did you give it a try?

[@Hj98007]

Lachlan I really do think you should goto DMA, which is one of the biggest earphones store in HK and they sell earphones very cheap over there.

[@manuf1056]

Heeelp me! I just bought a pair of hd650 and everyone says i should get a dac, amp, or one of those cool looking things with tubes on top. Are they really necessary? is there a real improvement? or is just to be accepted into the audiophile community??

[@nomnoy2002]

MongKok is always full of Headphone Store. Dig deeper and you will find more. I am a HongKongese 2, so proud of you!!! Hong Kong is still a awsome city!!!!

[@dominicklee6280]

I just want to ask your opinion on the differences between audio technica msr7 and custom pro one ? Althought I wanted to buy the msr7 but it was like $298 in Singapore but the custom pro one was $200 with a mook amplifier, btw I bought it from jaben Singapore

[@ZM-lz1ng]

Any recommendations on very bass filled earbuds. I got some nice headphones but now I need some earbuds to finish my collection. Thanks

[@123Ryanist]

I have one tip of advise, see if you can find ear-buds from a company called Zero Audio. They are hard to find outside Japan but if there is any place outside Japan where you should be able to find them it's Hong Kong. These in-ear headphones are amazing and there not so expensive. Happy hunting.

[@holliswong8519]

Quite a few nice touches on this vids, good work sir! Google Glass may be quite cool for this kind of trip. :)

[@korebrent1234]

I envie the optiins of headphone shops and ability to demo units that Honk Kong has...amazing video mate love the channel.....

[@rizkifauzisworld8279]

hi lachlan, nice videos collection you have there. i'am planning buying a full size headphone : alessandro ms2e, can you recommend the amplifier to complete my setup ? this time my setup is sennhesiser mx 985 + iphone 5S,

[@georgeblisson8561]

Dude, you should open up your own store and open it in Australia, you would kick ass

[@rockababy]

I'm looking for a set of headphones 30-60 bucks over ear so my ears don't get bothered and hot. Has to have good Bass planning it to use it for music + gaming do you have any recommendations?

[@erikleonardi6642]

where is this place located? I'm going to hongkong next month and I've been looking for to buy hifiman he-400i. do they sell it there? but please give me the address to headphone stores that you know in hongkong. thx in advance for answering :)

[@TedBarrera]

You should check out the selection at Yodobashi Camera Yokohama, Shinjuku, or Akihabara in Japan. INSANE.

[@taktnagano]

Akihabara is pretty insane, seeing how I got my sony ma900 for about 135 bucks :D

[@Kdyp]

Would you kindly, explain more about the shure se846 vs the primo 8?

[@knockoutko947]

I live in HK and didn't know these places hahaaha, and thank you as I'm currently looking for a pair of headphone and I shall go there and have a look. As for why headphone is not as popular in HK, my guess is that the humidity/heat in HK will make people sweat like crazy and the size of headphones making them harder to bring around compare to in-ear style, that's my guess.

[@JakeAndKamHaveIssues]

Another very interesting video, although it doesn't really appear very accessible for tourists to find these places without a little local help! Out of curiosity, did you manage to find any video game stores on your wonders?

[@lachlanlikesathing]

maxlvl99 There are quite a number in the computer centres!

[@abe3377]

Nice video. Btw between xba h3 and xba a3 which one should i get? And does it need an amp? Because i will mainly use with my 6+

[@NE0ZUK0]

I'm surprised you didn't like the Westone flagship universal. I sampled the custom ES5's before and they were amazing to my faded memory. Perhaps Custom is that much better than Universal.

[@liyadong7608]

Hello, I have a question about active noise canceling headphone. If I am at mainland in China, could you send it?

[@ManicMindTrick]

Looked like you did some urban exploration there for a second.