One Hel of a Review 😈

[@Miskatonik]

You have done well Josh. You speak about "old times" 0:15 when you begun in YT audio with your HD600 and M1060 and that was barely 2 years ago, LOL. The quick evolution of your channel It´s proof of your great video production and more importantly, your perseverance and steadiness (that other more irregular youtubers like DMS don´t have). Well done :)

[@District.24]

"This is one Hel of a device, and I would like to see more of this Schiit in the future." I watched this whole video for that quote. He nailed it. It was worth the wait.

[@unworthyServant08]

With a straight face, too.

[@jacobtupua6158]

7:57: Nice touch. :)

[@metal571]

What the Hel man

[@JoshuaValour]

I love the comment section of any Schiit review

[@moefa7423]

Yeah man this stuff's the schiit

[@muslimsfortulsigabbard8646]

@@JoshuaValour No Schiit?

[@kalmtraveler]

Finally got my second piece of Schiit today (Hel has been backordered since I ordered it in December). This thing is definitely a bit of a step up from the Mayflower ARC (haven't tried the new version yet) and in a quick side by side comparison sounds better than the Fulla 2 as well. Thanks for steering me right Josh.

[@Ziggity]

If only it had an optical in and a switch between headphones and speaker output. Would have been the perfect amp dac for my needs

[@smashbrown]

Mayflower arc mk2

[@SmkinBarrel]

SmashBrown setting aside features/budget, when comparing both on audio quality which one is better ?

[@thebatmanwholaughs219]

@@SmkinBarrel Mayflower Arc. Although the Hel is more powerful. Depends on what headphones you'll be using. But the Mayflower is specifically for gaming, Playstation actually. For music, you'd probably want the Hel.

[@christmas_doggo5537]

Have you checked out the JDS labs Element 2?

[@SmkinBarrel]

Wyatt Davis I haven’t. I ended up going with the Schiit Hel. Love it. Had it pair with Sennheiser PC37X and the 58X jubilee. Thought it was my end game set up switching between the two depending on my mood and if I felt like playing competitive FPS games or being more laid back/“immersed” but saw that Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R was being sold separately and wow... absolutely in love. Clamping force out of the box is non existent/very light weight, has surprisingly the right amount of bass. is great with music. And love the way they look. I’m still keeping and love all 3. The PC37X has a special place in my heart as it’s my first “audiophile” purchase along with the creative labs sound blaster X which is now sitting collecting dust. Im not an audiophile though, just a curious consumer... Mayflower arc mk2 is still on my radar.

[@jp71889]

I'm a total audiophile novice, i've been watching content between you, Zeos and Badseed Tech to try and get comprehensive opinions. Did i totally miss the boat, or would the Hel paired with a pair of Sennheiser HD 6XX produce a reasonably good sound for music? I'm trying to keep the spending somewhat contained. Thanks! Love all the Schiit puns!

[@dreadlock17]

We're in the same boat

[@Scomak]

Same here, been watching videos of different amp/dac combos and all in ones for months and finally after seeing a bunch of different people review the HEL I took the plunge and bought it, arriving next week.

[@ahmadnaufaldai]

So how was it @scomak

[@Scomak]

@@ahmadnaufaldai It's really really really good! I've now switched to Tidal for music streaming from Spotify as I can now clearly hear the difference in quality with this unit. My headphones (Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 cabled) were definitely being held back by the standard computer audio output. I 100% will recommend this unit to all my friends.

[@ahmadnaufaldai]

@@Scomak dude! I listened to my sennheiser momentum wireless headphone v2 too! I am really really on the edge to just order and FedEx this stuff from the USA. Cause it is hard to find in my country (Indonesia). Good to hear man that it is working well for you! My only worry is buyer's remorse since I just acquired a Fostex Th900 and wanting to ensure I can have the appropriate set up.

[@snowrang3r657]

Can’t wait for your gaming breakdown! The arc Mk2 just came out. Would love to see a h2h

[@ActuallyAbdullah]

Thanks for including the details about switching between headphone out and monitors. Even though there’s no switch, my monitors have volume control of their own, so it looks like the Hel is the ideal choice for me. Enjoyed the vid Josh!

[@jevchance]

Just picked up my first Schiit, a Fulla 3. The Fulla (Hel would also be awesome) are great for my situation: a guy working from home who has an amp/speakers hooked up to my computer, but frequently goes to headphones to avoid interrupting the people around me, but also need to video conference. This allows me to leave my headset plugged into the iMac headphone port, my headphones plugged into the Fulla, and easily switch to my speakers when I want to rock out. Like you said, the one thing I'd appreciate is a headphone/preamp switch. That would allow me to leave my headphones plugged in all the time, saving wear and tear on the headphone jack. Sound quality is much better than the analog output on my iMac. I love it!

[@Feenicks30]

The gaming headphone breakdown video sounds like a great idea! The 'audiophile gamer' is a really cool demographic with a lot of nice products! I hope the coolermaster mh751 is one of the pairs you will look at as I'm very interested in it as the closed back pair to accompany my pc37x :)

[@LeadUnleashed]

I have the 752, like them except weak on bass

[@zahitemremetin606]

and what about Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen and Sennheiser GSP 300?

[@CaveyMoth]

Not having an optical SPDIF input is one Hel of an oversight. Every modern gaming console, and many modern PC motherboards have optical audio outputs. The gaming world is Fulla optical ports.

[@rajendrabiswas]

There is optical input in hel 2e .. I realise there are 2 versions of hel one with one without

[@CaveyMoth]

@@rajendrabiswas Oh, Hel. That's a Hel of an improvement.

[@christian7200]

@@CaveyMoth lmao this schiit made me chuckle.

[@Frencho9]

Interesting gaming DAC/AMP. Shame the Hel can only power up to 300 ohm headphones, meanwhile the Mayflower Arc can power up to 600 ohm and now that they released the Arc Mk2 it would be interesting to see you do a video review smackdown between the Schitt Hel vs Mayflower Arc Mk2.

[@unstable-8169]

do you even have any headphones that are higher than 300 ohm? because 99% of the gamers I know, don't

[@Frencho9]

@@unstable-8169 The best headphones for gaming are audiophile grade and upwards of 300 ohms. Sennheiser 800, beyerdynamic DT 990/1990, Hifiman Arya or Ananda planars, Audio Technica ATH-ADX5000. A 300 ohm amp will drive some of the former headphones fine, but still won't let the more power hungry headphones reach their full potential. It's wiser to get a dac/amp able to power up to 600 ohm and call it a day for the rest of your life, and just change headphones, than to have to buy a second dac/amp the day you buy a high end headphone.

[@unstable-8169]

@@Frencho9 99% of gamers have headsets that are 32 ohm so this means nothing

[@Frencho9]

@@unstable-8169 I said it would be interesting Joshua reviewed the new Mayflower Arc MK2 against the Schitt Hel, and that got u mad? This product is for audiophiles, sot it means nothing if 99% shit gamers like you don't care about ohms, you don't need a dac map to begin with, your overpriced shit 32 ohm Razer/steelseries/fanatic/coolermaster chinese budget headsets can be plugged into any MOBO. You are not the targeted audience for this product.

[@unstable-8169]

@@Frencho9 I currently have the elex, thx 789 and smsl su8 so idk what you're talking about, I'm just saying this is focused on gamers who have headsets, that's why it has a mic input lol

[@samphilx4]

Thanks so much for this. Coming from the gaming community, I have NO idea what I'm getting into and you really clarified both the usage case and the benefits of the product really well. Cheers

[@johnupham6887]

1:42 "red, you know good for gaming" lol

[@hispanic88]

So I've had this schiit for a couple weeks now and absolutely love it. Great buy for anyone looking for an all in one unit.

[@nmnate]

I have a Jotunheim and just bought a Hel for my wife to use with her computer (probably going to get her some HD600s to go with it). Shhhhh...it's a surprise!

[@silvercarbin-q8666]

So do you recommend the schiit hel for me I have the mass drop sennheiser 58X jubilee

[@JustLiesNOR]

Man with a switch to select which output, it would have been an instant purchase. Guess I keep looking...Cause I don't want to have to unplug my cans all the time.

[@jasonlax4112]

new sub... not sure why I never came here as Zeos has mentioned you numerous times. Your production level is TOP NOTCH.

[@SeanLiu4]

Man I've seen some schiit, but I've never seen red schiit. Frickin Hel

[@caesura6321]

Good review as always, will we have sort of "playlist"' of all the songs you put as tests, or in your videos ?

[@ashifhossain2584]

Man you really deserve alot more views and subs. Your content quality has improved alot and you are one of those few audio reviewers that goes straight to the point and make stuff sound very interesting. Love the videos keep doing what you are doing❤️✌️

[@Kxlwvss]

and the connectivity in the back is really deceiving because it shapes like a type c which got people excited in the beginning, but then realize its just a micro usb

[@mmorales508]

Hel 2 has type c in the back, optical and more power but good luck finding one

[@AOBONO87]

Compare it vs a soundblaster g6

[@LifeLongCaboose]

Personally, the Hel sounds noticeable better than the g6 which lacks dynamics, sounds a little bright too me, not as flat sounding. The g6 also has driver issues, and as creative products age the driver issues get alot worse. But the g6 has alot of the gaming features gamers want, and is more versatile with more inputs and outputs. So the Hel is the simple better sounding option and the G6 is the feature and input/output rich option. All depends on what's most important too you.

[@shoturtle1930]

@@LifeLongCaboose brighter is more useful for fps games. But the g6 you can change almost any aspect of the sound with the sw you want. And it wont be as bright for music if you want. Different way of doing things.

[@LifeLongCaboose]

@@shoturtle1930 But once you start messing with the effects on the G6 it's starts to distort very fast. The sound quality is not great if your using any of the creative dsp settings. Your better off using a better EQ with the Hel if you want to alter the sound and keep the best sound quality.

[@kaizai888]

I have a G6 and it works really good which i dont have any other amp/dac to compare with, wondering if a schiit stack (or any other amp/dac) will give me a better sound experience?

[@LifeLongCaboose]

@@kaizai888 All depends on what your using and what your looking for and what your looking to upgrade to. Is a Hel or magni modi worth the upgrade not really. Is a JD's labs and modi 3, maybe, but I'd aim for a more noticeable upgrade. Depending on what your using.

[@cfoyt]

I was asking for a device like this from them. Ended up going with the magni/modi combo and a usb mic. Very cool though to see this product made.

[@glumfish6862]

Great video! Would love to see the Lyr 3 and/ or Asgard 3.

[@bstatmeister]

Asgard 3 Please Josh!

[@tak351]

*Asgard 3, not Asgard 2. **Schiit Hel can actually be powered just from your computer. You just need to plug in both usb into your computer, unlike Fulla 2 that only requires one of the usb plugged in.

[@thebadburrito1394]

Tommy Tak that’s not 100% accurate. While you can just plug both into the computer, Schiit recommends the power usb input be connected to the walwart for a consistent 2.1a that it requires for the best performance. Computer usb outputs have a lot of issues delivering consistent power output and its better to listen to Schiits advice. In fact the manual says the hell NEEDS (they put it all caps) the walwart.

[@cHaMp630]

@@thebadburrito1394 Someone figure out why this thing has slight crackling whenever sounds or applications that try to access it startup after no sound has been going through it for like 10 seconds.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Man Schiit and their punz

[@Kworks86]

Great review~! could also you do a comparison with the sennheiser gsx 1000

[@SuperSeigerman]

The main problem with the sennheiser is that it is a lot less powerful. It wont be able to power some of the harder to drive headphones.

[@volundrfrey896]

For those who cares: Hel is a Goddess in Norse mythology who rules over the place with the same name. A certain portion people are said to end up there when they die, some sources describes it as a sort of the catch all if they don't end up in other places eg. Valhalla (where the heroes goes), Ran (where those who drowned goes) other sources says that it's where thieves end up. Generally it's described as not a very pleasant place to find yourself and is generally considered to be the origin/inspiration of the Christian hell, and is the origin of the word 'hell'.

[@94piN]

What about the Sound BlasterX G6?

[@PantsaBear]

Tried both but answering for any future reader, and it really is not a comparison between this and that lol. This actualy works extremely cleanly and the treble for headphones sounds super clean and pleasant, while base is very present but not rattling my head like crazy. Raising the gain on these at high volumes doesn't necessarily make the sound much LOUDER as much as it does make it sound FULLER. Its something you wont exactly know what it feels like until you experiance it for yourself with a good amp/dac. The g6 pushes out loud sound but it definitely can be very alarming and sound very hard to listen to. The volume adjustment is also not very granular on the g6, so getting the right volume isnt ideal. Lastly, the g6 is really light so cord tension can pull it off the table, the Schiit Hel is heavier and has these really good feet that make it feel much more stationary and secure. Not saying the g6 is a terrible product, and it works on my ps5 where many modern amps dont at the moment, but the Schiit Hel and its successer the Schiit Hel2 are incredible and really make a world of difference listening to any audio whatsoever (also Hel2 works on PS5 via back usb). If you can manage the price difference from like $150 U.S to $200, its the better option and its not even a comparison . I used my HD560s to test both by the way, which is a pretty neutral headphone to compare the sound signature of both devices. I think my experiance was a pretty valuable one in getting to know what makes great audio

[@tictechtoelabs]

Dude. You should consider doing voice overs too coz you have this zen calm voice. Great review btw.

[@marcosvictor4935]

I always remove the rubber feet from my audio DACs and Interfaces and glue them to my desk with some doublesided tape so they don't move when I'm switching cables or whatever.

[@Ryn0_333]

How does this compare to the soundblaster g6? I am really bent between the two

[@RiGGz_]

Would this happen to work on the PS4?

[@metal571]

PC37X measures excellently on rtings, so that will be interesting to see. If I had to guess it's probably a 598 underneath with a really good mic...for $100 when on sale, which is just...wow

[@lockjaw333]

Is the review live for patrons? I don't see it on their site.

[@integritee0078]

I want to see some more of this Schiit. Awesome video i'm in the market for something like this.

[@PressGaneyLive]

are they still using those schiity scratchy potentiators?

[@Lightning-qv3ss]

are these strong enough for a dt 1990 250 ohm?

[@iluvj00]

I had the fulla 2; the volume knob made static noise when adjusted. Over 80% of volume, the sound just saturated. I sold that crap and bought a Fiio k5 pro and I am very happy with it.

[@anessa8778]

How do you mute the pre-out if you're going to use headphones?

[@Derpderpson123]

This !!!! The pot they use is crap!

[@Hermenaus]

5:50 Which one would you recommend that has a switch?

[@bambuwuzled]

would that wall-wart be fine to use in australia? With an adapter obviously.

[@comsubpac]

Hel 2 / Fulla 4 review incomming? Please!

[@inofficialplaytester3271]

Can't wait for them to release the Schiit Storm

[@SUPERTOMMO]

Hi, do you still have the HE4XX on hands? Will they go well together? Thanks.

[@CountCarbsNotCals]

Would these work with the 600 ohm Beyer T1?

[@mannygee005]

I would like a SPDIF input.

[@crome2298]

The Amazon link has it at $224.00....

[@emadwolf10]

been using my BD 1990 Dt pro direct to motherboard DAC/AMP and just ordered the Hel

[@Gyroso]

Hows the combo man? Ive just ordered both and cant find anything about them toghether

[@emadwolf10]

@@Gyroso Hel is good it can handle DT1990 easily

[@BlueSpectre]

whats the imepdance limit on it ya think? 650 too much for it ya think?

[@H.T.H.]

what do you think of the Sound Blaster AE-7 from a Audiophil perspective?

[@drsedo8715]

Is this a good buy for a pair of DT1990pro?

[@Rubiks_LIVE]

you skipped 1440p. I'm not happy.

[@robertdepesci3418]

My hel makes really annoying popping sounds when my pc boots up. It also makes popping noises when im starting to play a music file or video

[@rodrigo3509]

SBx G6 seems a better pick...

[@jamiemui5186]

And the G6 will give you optical in and out and a very clean 32bit dac, and excellent sound as well for music and gaming. Schiit let out things that some gamer will want like dolby and 7.1 support. Some do like those features.

[@WhiteHartMart]

Agree. Wish Schiit had though more of console gamers for this. Appreciate Microsoft make it difficult but an optical in would have kept PS4 users happy.

[@khmergodhobbies]

@@jamiemui5186 would optical or usb be better for the g6? i plugged both optical and USB in ps4, but optical out with headphones sounds weaker than the headphone jack

[@shoturtle1930]

@@khmergodhobbies usb is my choice. The ps4 does not have optical gain by adding or removing attenuation. Sound strange but you can increase volume over optical. But i tested it out, plugging a sonos connect into a soundblaster e5. If i increase volume on the sonos connect. It would make the volume louder going to my speakers going through the e5. And i could also control volume on the e5. I know it is the same on the g6.

[@FrickinBigEe]

@@shoturtle1930 It doesn't even work with the PS4, atleast regular. I bought this to use with both my ps4/PC but PS4 doesn't support UAC2.0 it seems. But it does sound noticeably better than the Fulla 2, especially at high volumes.

[@kelvincabrera558]

Yes I was waiting for this

[@robertdepesci3418]

My schiit hel makes a popping sound everytime i click on a video or start a game... am I alone on this?

[@Sazabi69]

Good review. But 3,5mm input for headphones on the front would have been horrendous. I'm sure you've all seen how the 1/4" to 3,5mm adapters look. It ain't pretty and it's bound to break, either by accident or over time due to weight on that dinky 3,5mm. Sure the solution they provide might not look pretty, but it's better than the alternative I'd say.

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

No optical in...is no buy for me.

[@strumpa84]

Sorry, may I ask why you don't like USB as input? I'm a noob when it comes to DAC/Amps!

[@JTCPingas]

@@strumpa84 USB can sometimes pick up PC noise from the GPU or even the power supply. A well engineered DAC like the RME-ADI-2 DAC on USB input is pretty much immune to noise from my PC. Yes, even with unbalanced RCA output to my studio monitors. Optical input can be useful if you want to transmit a digitally processed virtual 7.1 from a soundcard to an external DAC.

[@thebadburrito1394]

JTCPingas all the good virtual surround shit is software-based now.

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

@@strumpa84 I aslready have 3 different usb dacs. I need optical for my PS4 Pro I got the Jitterbug to remove usb noise.

[@strumpa84]

@@BunnyslippersEUC I understand, thanks for answering =)

[@MrAyrit]

Thanks for all the reviews, they really have helped me explore audio gear. I’m wondering how you feel this stacks up against other entry level amps like the o2 and liquid spark. I currently run a Fiio e10 into an o2 to power my m1060s. Do you think this would be a step up in quality? I like the 1060s and plan on keeping them.

[@余博元-z5l]

Schiit manual instruction is rlly schiit man

[@maximus9430]

Will this power a 250 ohm heatset??

[@Poludioskroz]

This or Fiio K5 Pro?

[@rdotskeven]

This is an awesome review … can I use this DAC/amp with my iPad to my headphones.

[@Greger-vd3cl]

Great video. After searching I couldn't find an answer to my question. Can you use this with an Xbox one x and a higher end headphone with a mod mic? Either hooking up with a USB out from the Xbox or 3.5 in from the controller? This is an area alot of console gamers dabble in but need a little help. Thanks in advance!

[@joeadams878]

that is my same question except I have the series X with no Optical input

[@hispanic88]

Well I just bought this schitt. But I may try to paint the red color a matte white.

[@Paspa1801]

hispanic88 If you end up trying to paint it would you be able to let me know how it goes, I’m really interested in it but the red doesn’t go with my setup

[@hispanic88]

@@Paspa1801 Yeah It doesnt go with my white/black setup either. I'll let you know!

[@Paspa1801]

hispanic88 Thanks! Good luck, I hope it goes well!

[@metalgaming1490]

Would it work with a ps4

[@zahitemremetin606]

Check out the FAQ www.schiit.com/products/hel

[@gregwx]

About PS4 compatibility, I had a reply from Schiit representative he said there is some issues with it, recommends modi/magni for optical and to be sure. Well, that's unfortunate, I wish I could use it for both PC and PS4, still going to get it for my PC. In this regard Mayflower has better compatibility, SPDIF is a must IMO. By the way, full vocal range mics doesn't sound distort/tinny on the Arc.

[@chris.taylor]

For you mic test, Why is it that the DEITY MIC sounds so different on the hel2? I think your vocals sound really good in your videos. what is your normal setup for shooting on camera?

[@Jinks96]

Can you use that with mobile gaming?

[@Tutku35]

not having a simple switch between speakers and headphones is just no go for me. You cannot just plug in an out your headset just to switch in between and expect the product to last long years.

[@InactiveAccount2]

I have a fiio k3, and it actually powers both the headphones and speakers at once. I have shp9500 as headphones and my line out goes to jbl 104. I just turn the jbl down directly when not using them as they have their own dial. The whole thing is very functional all together. I don't use the speakers near as much as I use the headphones, so maybe different use case, but I don't see plugging in and out the headphones as a major deal breaker if I was to switch to this.

[@owenpatterson9355]

Man I LOVE the merch, you might have to be the first youtuber I rep in public.

[@x-ray3431]

Too expensive shirts 👎. You're paying for his logo. Gildan or Hanes shirts have the same material.

[@vnikie1]

When is the lcd-1 review coming out

[@forrestlin3401]

its out

[@MrArdytube]

Hey Joshua, I am not an audiophile guy, so have not looked for you for a long time. Then today, KZbin algorithm pops you up. Great to see you again. even though I am only marginally interested in your content, I really enjoy your style.

[@Lucas-ck1po]

Joshua, i was wondering, what set of headphones give you the most fun? Or rephrasing, what are the cans you like listening for pleasure the most? Your "if i had to choose only one" type of thing?

[@gregwx]

Thanks quality review as always!. It will be a nice to know if is compatible with PS4, (Xbox I highly doubt it due the USB compliance). Because there is zero info about it. And I think it will be nice to know how well this compares with the more affordable highly compatible Creative Sound Blaster Z G6, and its individual amp for each channel scheme. I'm pretty sure if you ask Creative they will sent you one for review.

[@gregwx]

@D4RC N3T I ask them too, they say is USB Audio Class 2, however they haven't tested. I have a couple of USB cards that meets those specs and don't work.

[@pippo-1073]

@D4RC N3T what about the mic though?

[@FrickinBigEe]

It does NOT work with PS4. At least the older ones. I have the Destiny edition PS4 and it makes a noise when plugged in but does not show up in the output/input devices.

[@pippo-1073]

Efrain Nieves this is what I really hate about the PS4 and Sony. This is for the players. Just not that players that don’t want to spend a lot of money on crap gaming audio equipment.

[@mikeegrund]

I wish i could get this but it's out of stock everywhere now

[@JTCPingas]

I would love to see an updated JDS Labs Element with preout instead of line out and a better measuring DAC with UAC2 support.

[@BernsteinOmega]

Man this is perfect to tie my recapped power amp in with my desktop PC.

[@Rosa_AI]

gotta ask that cable you using to connect via micro usb to pc,thats a xbox charging cable isn't it? xD

[@MrBlitzpunk]

Whoa the pc37x mic is actually really good

[@sugondeez8261]

I got an Arc Mk.II recently and since then everyone on discord has said I am extremely quiet so I ordered the Hel just because it has the audio gain knob so people can stop saying it. Have yet to revive it since they're on backorder but I hope it works a lot better

[@papaschlumpf3573]

How does the Hel sound compared to the Arc MK2? 😅 and what headphones are you using? ☺️

[@SataraX88]

Thanks for this review, very interesting !. Which Klipsch monitor are you using ?

[@RipperRayne]

im still waiting on mine i had ordered mine on july 5th and they still havent sent it yet but this is what they have said "im sorry, but we have been experiencing a lot of unpredictable part delays which makes it extremely difficult to provide more accurate shipping dates." so yeah thatts what i have gotten but im emailing them every 2 weeks just to see how its going so far im very close to get my money back but im ttrusting them

[@Spirit_Of_Knowledge]

Is this dac supported hi-res or not?

[@rohitsharmabommireddipalli8800]

Will this push t50rp

[@emarshallp]

Hi Joshua, great review as always. I will buy one of this and put it on my desktop computer. Just want to know about high gain mode, with a Sennheiser 6xx (650), should i put it on low or high mode? I have the idea that with high gain i will loose lets say tonality clarity, i know that doesnt exist but you get the idea. Thanks!!!!!

[@CaptHotah]

So whats so "gaming" about this? Just the mic input? How about surround sound or footstep enhancer??

[@zahitemremetin606]

You don't actually need those gimmicky things, quality stereo blows everything out of water.

[@ScottOmatic]

Can I use this as just an amp without the DAC? I would want to pass this through to a soundcard I use.

[@CaveyMoth]

There's an analog input, so absolutely.

[@StarsMarsRadio]

Schiit go brrr

[@RockyLeong]

"Shit audio Hell"

[@tkusterb]

How well would the Schiit HEL power the Hifiman Sundara planar phones for music?

[@MrDebtmachine]

Great video and the lighting as you showed the amp which could be on the manufacturers website. I got this today to go with my Sennheiser Games ones. Have you got a better solution for connection of this headset as the adapter splitter cable looks awful?

[@ForeheadSweat]

Does your Hel have audio imbalance? I had to rma my first copy with a physical defect and was scared I was gonna get a new worst copy sound wise. And I’m afraid I did. At around 7-8:30 high or low gain, the volume is much louder on my left side. My first Hel didn’t have this problem. I had to lower my left gain in Windows to 89% for it to match

[@victorolofsson2792]

How would the 6XX work with this?

[@rudy_dstroys1821]

Watching your video and others utilizing the mic input, everyone is getting different results, some more favorable to the Mayflower, some more towards the Hel. I wonder if settings have anything to do with the mic quality outcome?

[@S3rv3nT4p]

In terms of pure sound quality is this better than the Mayflower arc?

[@mikeyhope7577]

No optical is kind of a deal breaker. Why make an amp oriented towards gaming and not support switching between console and pc with a switch? Seems silly, the ARC is a better value imo.

[@asthmaticrhino]

Yeah idk about this. If I really care about gaming, I can get the GSX1000 and have excellent 7.1 sound when I need it for games (and it is *really* good) for about the same price. The mayflower seems to be better if you have more audiophile ish interests but also do some gaming. I feel like the Schiit Fulla is the more compelling DAC amp for the price. 100 bucks I wouldn't expect it to have the GSX1000's feature set but if it pushes good audio then it's a good value proposition.

[@sachithyoda]

Would you recommend this or the JDS ol dac + atom stack for the hd 6xx?

[@bromando44]

Can you get zero delay side tone with this? Yes I have open backs so Id be able to hear my voice... until shit hits the fan in game, I cant communicate well with my buddies if I cant hear myself.