Makes Everything Sound Better! : THX Onyx

[@ELJefeReviews]

THX with an ESS Sabre DAC on board is a LEGIT combination for sound quality. I hope I get to test it soon. Awesome work brother!

[@wadec6799]

El jefe have you ever used something like this on the q30's??? Or other headphonez??

[@ELJefeReviews]

@@wadec6799 I have not tested this device. But I expect it would amplify the audio for more volume and provide a much cleaner signal. THX amps and ESS Sabre DACs are known for transparency so it won’t add EQ or anything. It will simply improve what’s there.

[@wadec6799]

@@ELJefeReviews thanks man!!!! Appreciate the feedback!!!!!!!!

[@bambam841ify]

I bought one of these when they 1st released. I never tried any other similar devices beforehand. So I won't be able to offer a comparison, but can attest that I am EXTREMELY pleased with the quality of this product. Using them with Samsung Galaxy note 20 ultra and B & O H9's

[@a9hart470]

Thanks for you're take on this man! The idea that you can improve upon the quality of portable audio so effortlessly on the go is exciting so it's great to find out about this sort of product via the likes of yourself

[@rhyvehr]

*Durability Concern* I've had two devices with THX linear amplification in them, the Onyx and Fiio Q3. Both have ended up blowing out and the treble ended up absolutely horrenduous sounding. Just get an Apple dongle or Schiit Fulla 3 for gaming, both are cheaper and 99% of people won't ever tell the difference.

[@funnyboy250]

how does it compare to dragonfly red?

[@joseluisruiz3789]

I have the Shure SHA900 portable Headphone Amplifier that costed me alot and still love it but this device here is definitely worth trying out.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Shure you do SHURE.

[@joseluisruiz3789]

@@BigEightiesNewWave I tried sharing my link with you but it seems this dude took it down hahahahahaha like I wasn't even gonna try to take his job or anything lol! I have a youtube channel but its a hobby for me not a job. Your just gonna have to take my word for it man.

[@jeffsloane8628]

So this does what the AudioQuest Dragonfly series (Black/Red/Cobalt) did 10 years ago + Mic support. Got it. Thanks. Thumbs Up!

[@johncheng9665]

A $100 dollar amp also produce sound, it doesn't make it a $1000 amp

[@wadimek116]

Had dragonfly cobalt, it overcolored sound and had worse amplification than this.

[@crazyndn49]

I've owned several THX badged audio items over the years. I've also had some of those same items that were 'updated' and lost the THX cert on it. There's a BIG difference in sound quality and volume. One that comes to mind in particular is the Soundblaster Omega gaming headset. The 1st gen was THX certified/badged. To date, that has been the best gaming headset I've used. The 'updated' version of it lost it and lost a lot of quality. Needless to say, when an item that has that cert, or it comes direct from THX like this, I'll definitely try it out. I'm not really a youtuber type, but that's one product name I'll stand behind and put my money towards and would offer a review of it myself.

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

OK I own a pair of sony wh-1000xm4 I just want to improve the sound quality on it ever since I had a helm dac go into settings and set the HQ audio mode and oh boy what a difference people say there is no difference when outside in noisy environments I can still hear crystal detail until sadly the helm day died due to cable was shitty it got plenty loud enough but I want a better version that will last long so thx dac amp was the answer should of paid £200 I actually have bought one for £175 on a huge discount

[@Sakhi]

You should try the Fiio BTR5. Quite a nice portable dac amp which can be used wired or through bluetooth (LDAC, Aptx HD, other codecs etc.). Really nice button controls and quite customisable (EQ - doesn't work on LDAC but all other codecs work fine, filters, etc.) through the Fiio app on android

[@VaultF]

Best thing ever created.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

I have the btr 3 and 5. Great little device. I have the fiio m11 as well so this thx should pair nicely with it. Can't wait to give it a try

[@AwakenedVibration]

Can you give me advice on the best Binaural beat head phones that are best for programs like The Gate Way or Jose Silva? Thxs

[@l...]

Is it working on CarPlay ? **Use KZbin chapters please**

[@peteraustin4077]

oh my god, you need this connector to fit that device, then you have to plug in the earphones and it all has to be plugged into your phone just so you can shatter your eardrums!

[@Vegas702]

2019 and up iPads have USB-C will this work?

[@dubie-day-shay7937]

It must sound amazing, bruh! The price is way up there for me, thanks for video Keith.

[@taidee]

I feel like the Qudelix 5k is all I need for mobile use, and it works with everything. It's not bad even as a desk dac/amp, but I have a good desk dac/amp set for desk use.

[@VaultF]

If I didn't have my BTR5 I would definitely buy this. I have a Monolith 788 as a desktop DAC/Amp. I don't really need THX on the go, I'm happy enough for my DDHiFi adapters for 3.5 and 2.5mm if I wanna enjoy my FLAC files, For everything else, I'll stick with BRT5 on LDAC. I had a Tidal sub and honestly, I can't tell the difference between master tracks and Amazon's Music Ultra HD tracks. Might switch back to Spotify when they release their higher quality tier.

[@tjwhite3357]

Fiio brt5 is releasing a 2021 version with Sabre and mqa support. Just bought old model in June, cant wait to get improved version.

[@Bigtompi34]

Like the feature of which audio frequency is decoding, but for around $50 you will get the same from adv-sound without the frequency indicator. They have a version for Apple and Android.

[@Ben7seven7]

You're forgetting that newer iPads have USB-C so you wont need an adapter to use this DAC with those iPads.

[@SMS2884]

SMH the only thing LG did right in their phones. Wish everyone else would have done it. It was an amazing experience.

[@henrydupuis5648]

What is SMH my broski?

[@Green4CloveR]

What is the 3 blue light dots for? Does it need to be charged for it to work? 🔵🔵🔵

[@Pissarrio]

can a device like this be connected to a receiver or a speaker rather then used to listen to music via headphone?

[@AW-hg3pc]

yes it can, it just has a 3.5mm jack output so anything you can plug a jack into(or XLR with the right cable) will work

[@SilveR-DreaM]

Is this better than dragonfly black , red , cobalt?

[@klepmod]

I own the Cobalt and the Onyx. I use the Onyx if I need mic support. I prefer the Cobalt for audio. Low noise, non-fatiguing, detailed and enough output voltage.

[@SilveR-DreaM]

@@klepmod I’m agree with you. Thanks

[@Super8Rescue]

my tv screen is THX certified. lovely

[@Spectrophia]

I already have those Razer Headphones and the THX spatial audio codec software on my PC, recent ROG Strix board, wondering if buying this would be worth it for gaming compared to what i am already using? Could you do a comparison of that? Would be interesting to hear your opinion on that and what the differences are.

[@healthytrollmeister2665]

American company but Asian made edit: Sound engineers in thx are mostly Filipinos, Koreans, Chinese #stopasianhate

[@Yatukih_001]

Thanks for letting us know man!

[@NyteStalker89]

It will work on Ipad pro since those are rocking USB-C, just FYI

[@Mainwong]

I wonder does it work as it should if i use it along with Belkin type C audio and charge adapter on iPad Pro?

[@ashokchaturvedi9225]

Can it be used in home theater set up in a 5.1 amplifier

[@RoguePC4U]

iPad Pros have all been using USB-C since 2018. iPad Air uses it now too. Does that mean the mic will work... or no?

[@runcmd1419]

Sounds like it should

[@vinayravikumar5134]

Parasite Eve - Bring me the horizon. I see your a man of taste.

[@scynapz]

Is it bad that the game comes into my head.

[@sajohnson09]

@@scynapz I mean, it was one of squaresoft's best games and inspired the song, so not really.

[@dmo848]

@@scynapz yuppers

[@alecodru]

How do you connect it to a wireless headphone? Or one of the phones without a jack for headphones?

[@ripp123m]

Will this work with an xbox series x?

[@captainrag]

Apple has released a USB c to lightning adapter so you can now use this and get mic support.

[@gotthesinglelife]

This is great and no batteries to worry about as used other dac's with built in battery but that means another device that needs to be recharged, Good for games and movies on a laptop of course it is not as good as dedicated one.

[@petedavis1040]

Would these work with all the Razors like the Kraken??🙏🏽

[@waldoyew4247]

Can you plug thin in you Avr home theatre receiver like auxiliary so connect the usb C to your android then I’m assuming the 3.5 female is output so run a rca input from receiver left and right to 3.5 male into the thx onyx will that work?

[@mr2nice346]

Where can I get one?

[@mikebrown3507]

Can you connect it to Bluetooth transmitter for car?

[@johnburris605]

Can I plug that into the back of my PC computer and plug headphones into it

[@GaryGraceland]

cheers mate. can you use it with a laptop and line array speaker?

[@ivanteo77]

It works on ipad pro which has the usb c

[@toddkollar4166]

Does this effectively enhance the sound of game consoles?

[@Pewlander]

I'd like to know this as well. I have an Xbox One X that outputs to a Sony HT-Z9F soundbar. I also use my Steelseries Arctis 9X headphones, however they are wireless. I've been planning on buying the Sennheiser GSP 500 gaming headphones with the EPOS | Sennheiser GSX 1000 gaming amplifier. But this review leaves me wanting to try this THX product, instead. Any suggestions on which higher-end gaming headphones would work best with this? Appreciate the review!

[@patrickhutchings566]

Wonder if it will work on my iPad Pro. It uses usb c.

[@mikeevans7381]

This is an awesome product reviewed by an awesome guy. It really doesn't seem like it's been that long ago that I was jamming out with my Jaybird X3s and working out with my Anker Soundbuds Slim. Lol 🤣👍

[@outermarker5801]

Looks awesome but for wired/fixed use. I wouldn't sacrifice BT for it.

[@Bootrosgali]

Hooray! BT 4VR ! Get with the time times !

[@JayGotcha5285]

Does it improve earbud sound or in the car?

[@GK-vj9dz]

not a knock on this particular reviewer, but in general: i wish any reviewer would mention the limits that android usb audio puts on mqa data. obviously, you need something like usb audio player pro to bypass the android limits (on tidal, etc). and having just bought a pixel 4a, i discovered that you can't even dl usbapp on the pixel devices, due to a bug in the latest update, that hasn't been fixed by google, yet. the unit looks nice, though, but i'm pretty happy with the dragonfly cobalt. i'm actually still very happy with the quad dac on the lg g8. :)

[@KWez256]

8:16 Thank you!! 🧠👍🎧📱

[@kirbykracklemusic]

ROCK

[@shshankking]

I have a dongle of unknown brand with Realtek dac and amp.. And even that makes such difference.. The Amp is superb. I can imagine this being on different level.

[@Gabriel1987ni]

I´m still using that Dolby soundcard from my dead plantronics

[@charlycharly4645]

I m not using anything :/ 😂😂

[@hemanthsonu4]

Is there any Dac which support calls on iphone with mqa support???

[@ITMann]

My question, is how will it improve upon an already good pair of gaming headphones. For example Astro A50 3rd gen ?. Will it cause an overlay issue, i.e, good sound on top of good sound. Or is this device only just trying to improve your basic Realtek laptop speakers. Can it actually make a good set of gaming headphones sound better ?.

[@Chyllbacca]

I would like to know the same for hyperX cloud orbit S headphones

[@gex581990]

It will give your headsets their full capability. A lot of headsets are not driven hard enough to get their full range. This will not only do that but will give clean up the source even further

[@dannf3736]

Seems great, but quite expensive.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

True, there are cheaper dacs that sound just as good if not better

[@manjunathr5672]

Already I had purchased this type of Device.

[@h1a8]

Can you please answer this question. Im trying to buy one of these. But i saw your video on the ikko zerda imt03. I also seen other portable dac amps videos and reviews. My intention is only full size headphones (he-4xx, fostex ebony, akg k371, ath rx70, focal elex). I prefer nice soundstage and quality bass (tight and punching, not muddy). Would you recommend this over all others you heard? Money is no issue for me.

[@KenStarks]

I got mine delivered this morning and didn't take off my headphones off for five hours. Coupled with the airmotiv Gr1s, the sound is astounding. It even sounds better than my zen dac and my stack of shit. I've gotten lucky purchasing first product releases. The Gr1s sound better than my focal elex and the onyx is pure audio magic. I don't see any reason to upgrade my dacs or amps. Anything would be diminished return.

[@DaJimbo123]

But what's the point of buying this, over a Fiio BTR5 or something similar ?!

[@Calijack]

I’m confused. First he said it would work on the iPhone and iPad with an adapter. Then he said it wouldn’t work on either device. Please explain. Thanks

[@nathanlee6371]

Works but no mic support

[@audioelectronicsinchina4233]

Awesome sound always costs a lot of money!

[@ajoydas-Watch-It]

not really audioengine A5 ftw.

[@vR-mo1rq]

The razer blacksharl v2 i advise you to buy its my top headset

[@andrebradley1924]

Can it be used with Bluetooth speakers

[@onetwo6039]

I see your switch there...... So does it work with the switch? 🤔 I have the ifi usb c dongle for cellphones, but it didn't work with the switch.

[@CaptHotah]

Will this decode mqa with phones? If i remember correctly phones transforms all audio to 44khz

[@2stepmonkey]

It will decode mqa on phones

[@CaptHotah]

@@2stepmonkey no it won't. Phones don't decode mqa without special hardware

[@wadimek116]

My phone dont transform any audio to 44khz with dac it goes up to 384khz 32 bits still direct sounds better.

[@wadimek116]

@@CaptHotah It will decode all mqa. Just because of it its worth if you got tidal. Otherwise you need separate paid app to unlock your dac if you android is 8 or older

[@derrickcrocker4265]

Nice...u have any experience with the Fiio BTR3k? I been looking a little but more budget option of a headphone amp

[@VaultF]

Get the BTR5, trust me.

[@frankieknuckles9610]

Is it as good as or better than the dragonfly series?

[@Dominick7]

+Gamesky Youre a metalhead?? Sweet! After lots of research i settled on the IFI XDSD for the Note 20 ultra using Skullcandy Crusher ANCs for metal which is like having a concert in your head.. how does this compare?

[@mdsims2107]

Can this be used on a desktop speaker system?

[@pattimcb31]

So is this already built into the LG phones they are always talking about Quad DAC?

[@jaypatel8131]

Please make a review of jabra elite 85t

[@odebroqueville]

How does this dongle compare to the Hidizs S9 Pro?

[@wadec6799]

I wonder what this thing would do to the soundcore q30's???? And gamesky I mean I'm not sure what exactly or how this works but would it work at all with wireless earbuds or does it have to be plugged in with the 3.5 mm plug in ?? Also I'm rockin note 20 ultra but again curious what this would do to the q30.... maybe you could make a video of Stuff like that where you tell how this device has improved certain headphones like the q30?????? I'm always lookin to get better sound so this def has me intrigued I just don't knkw much about it or how exactly it works??? But as always great vid and thanks for sharing!!

[@tgmtf5963]

Smokes would come out

[@wadec6799]

@@tgmtf5963 lol

[@morelrodrigo]

Will it also fit portable speakers? Or just headphones?

[@StunnyBruh]

If it's got a 3.5mm audio jack you can use this. Speakers or headphones

[@scottygdaman]

Wonder how it would work with good quality smaller active desktop spkrs?

[@dmj777]

Does the is device work with “TV’s”, or just small audio devices?

[@tgmtf5963]

Will this improve my airpods?

[@RegiiPad]

iPads are USBC, will it work?

[@Darkmankind]

So can these be used in external speakers as well? OH, bravo on that plug for Doom!

[@kolby4078]

yes but I'd just get a desk based dac or audio interface like audioengine makes at that point.

[@americanidle1277]

What's the sample rate and bit depth of the DAC? Is it per channel or split?

[@rdkuless]

Does it work with a GoPro Hero camera... Mic..?

[@jonathanjackson4559]

Do they ship to the UK??

[@MrAtlantis95]

So you must remember the color to know what the quality is of the audio?

[@TriPham-xd9wk]

If MIDI could be great across all medium and fern like musics, film and home theater

[@PerfectCode]

Wonder how well this would work in between my phone and my car's 3.5mm port to improve the sound in my car's speaker system.

[@timofaust1315]

Damn, I was thinking if I want this, you might just have added another point to the list.

[@JohnDoe-dx7bu]

Does this work say if I plugged this into one speaker which is connect via Bluetooth or aux to another speaker? Would the quality carry through? Thanks

[@dwaynescarlett133]

Does it support bluetooth connectivity, I think that could use this in my car, car radio is old school, with USB

[@tyronecummins4206]

Omg really I wanna buy one right now

[@chigginskeywest]

For 200 dollars. No way. Just buy a LG V30 much cheaper.

[@mrfrosty3]

Other than having the THX badge this doesn't seem to do anything that the many other devices of it's type on the market can't do. If you intend to use it with an android phone bear in mind your phone OS will resample your music to 48khz. You will need to install and run UAPP or similar to make get the performance quoted. There are dongle DACs available that do what this does for under $100 from quality manufacturers, I own one of them that uses two of those ES9218 DAC chips and can be run balanced as well as 3.5mm. It can also receive LDAC bluetooth but that is a little unfair criticism as if you want wireless you wouldn't be shopping for a dongle. I do like its physical design though, the attached cable seems more secure.

[@ceddy1031]

Don't even mention about MQA. Anything is better than MQA because MQA butchers the audio by replacing some of the music with garbage (DRMs, etc.) in a very dirty manner, it is a massacre. Tidal so-called Masters are just masters in name (another marketing lie), have nothing to do with the real masters. Only Qobuz does provide the real masters. I own both Tidal and Qobuz accounts. Tidal can't produce 24/192. I compared them side by side from my systems. Lots of people still think MQA is the master recording. Cause other said so LOL. They all got fooled by MQA. Lots of people already cancelled their Tidal account and moved forward to Qobuz. If you ask any audio purist, they will say "I don't care about MQA, get a good DAC is all matters". They know its just a gimmick for the name. All lies. Just FYI kzbin.info/www/bejne/npeQhnqGjdWkgJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/poPNpKhvYrutpMU

[@JohnnyJammerizer]

What's the max. power of this DAC? Would it have enough juice with reasonable volume to hook up my Fostex T20RP for music listening pleasure?

[@Tugennov]

Will it work without an adapter with an iPad Pro that has a usb-c port?

[@rgarc514]

The THX is nice but the MQA sticker is one I'm looking to get. I've got 24/48 a usb c amp/ that pushes that to 192

[@ceddy1031]

Don't even mention about MQA. Anything is better than MQA because MQA butchers the audio by replacing some of the music with garbage (DRMs, etc.) in a very dirty manner, it is a massacre. Tidal so-called Masters are just masters in name (another marketing lie), have nothing to do with the real masters. Only Qobuz does provide the real masters. I own both Tidal and Qobuz accounts. Tidal can't produce 24/192. I compared them side by side from my systems. Lots of people still think MQA is the master recording. Cause other said so LOL. They all got fooled by MQA. Lots of people already cancelled their Tidal account and moved forward to Qobuz. If you ask any audio purist, they will say "I don't care about MQA, get a good DAC is all matters". They know its just a gimmick for the name. All lies. Just FYI kzbin.info/www/bejne/npeQhnqGjdWkgJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/poPNpKhvYrutpMU

[@bozardo101]

Really glad you made this video! I will keep this in mind and I would like to listen to more open ended sounding headphones

[@corbinbeisley]

what about ipad pros with usb-c ports? does it work with those?

[@Raju-hu9su]

Suggest me same quality bluetooth connector for my home theater

[@SpencersStuffTV]

Oooh I can't wait to use this with my fiio m11 and my xperia 1 for my music! 😍

[@ThomasHoffDE]

doesn't the fiio M11 have it's own (probably better) DAC?

[@SpencersStuffTV]

@@ThomasHoffDE they do have their own dac. The point in the purchase is to get more power for dynamics.

[@TJ.Turner]

Will this work with a Ps5 or an Xbox?

[@k.s.8959]

Mike loves to get some support :D

[@Godzillah]

There is a software you can download to boost sound but what do i know also doesn’t work with my bluetooth headphone.

[@z-mackdos6echo311]

Okay, you say that it’s not compatible with an iPad. Does that include the M1 iPad Pro models, because it has a different port than any of those earlier iPads. I’m planning to buy a usb c hub to expand the devices capable of connecting to an iPad Pro at the same time. So consider updating this video once you find out this THX amp compatibility. Or do you know it’s a hard NO for the M1 iPad Pro 2021 models. I think there’s some wiggle room in there. Since it will work with iMacs, and they currently all have the same chip processor.

[@patrickmclaren7623]

Can this be used on my phone in my car via Bluetooth, for music. To get better sound quality 🤔

[@pickleeggs3340]

buy one and try it🤪

[@patrickmclaren7623]

@@pickleeggs3340 go and pickle some eggs

[@barneythedino4301]

How about phones with USB?

[@Ivanski]

Where to buy?

[@stanislausroshan913]

Can it benefit the Bose sound touch sonics?

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

"Better" is relative and subjective.