These Headphones have a Serious Problem! Thieaudio Ghost Review

[@cheapaudioman]

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[@shawnpwatsons1]

I freaking love mine. It's my daily driver. The build is more robust than you think. And they don't leak sound hardly at all. I like this so much more than the 58x or the 6xx. I run them balanced out of my Jotenheim2 on low power with D30Pro balanced into the Jotenheim2. And they're non-fatiguing.

[@TranceHistorian]

Ohh thank you for this , I'm looking at getting a pair of these to compare with my HD599 and HD559.

[@shawnpwatsons1]

@@TranceHistorian YOu can't lose. Some called them "boring". They're perfect. Lots of texture in the bass region that the Sennheisers don't have. I've got 1200 hours on mine and they sound better than ever. There is no downside at this price or even up to $300. They don't really make any mistakes. It's a great time to be alive as a headphone audiophile.

[@NeilBlanchard]

I bought these several months ago, and I have been using them at work. Because the headphones I had were ancient Yamaha YH1 - they were not comfortable anymore, and their sound has either deteriorated or it is not as good a newer headphones. I need open back headphones and lightweight and to be relatively comfortable. They are neutral-ish - they seem to only have sins of omission; rather than sins of commission? I *have* cut out the layer of foam and cloth in the pads - relatively carefully, with good scissors. ;-) They get the job done, but lack anything "special" that draws you into the music. They have enough deep bass, and enough detail, and decent soundstage, as mentioned. I think the yokes are metal? And the internal structure of the headband also seems to be metal? But yes, the rest is plastic.

[@ewoutbuhler5217]

Who builds loudspeakers wrapped in foam? Maybe JBL L100 and many, many more? There is a thing called acoustically transparent foam, don't know is this has the good kind tho... I love my Philips too, BTW.

[@ryanjofre]

Some first morning love Randy! I love the fresh foam i put on my German MBQuart 55x’s. The old foam was flat as a pancake. Sound quality is outstanding and they’re very comfortable as which is awesome as I use them allot as reference headphones. Peace 🇺🇸🤘

[@TranceHistorian]

This guy is so depressing lmao, not everyone listens to punk and rock. Saying headphones are trash just because they don't fit your music style. Reminds me of people who have said that sennheiser sounds veiled before, yet there are millions of people who love the sound of them... And they don't even have foam in the ear cups so that's irrelevant 😂

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

The veiled thing is hilarious but so is the hd660s shilling the hd599 is the 500 series leader for a reason ITS THE BEST ONE BY FAR

[@eddents]

Great video. Thank-you! "Without plastic, life itself would be impossible." Hopefully, the foam used inside a headpone ear cup would be " acoustically transparent" (as much as possible). The Sony set I have (noise xcling WH series) have foam to help pad the ear from the driver mechanism. (They are only moderately comfortable with extended wear.) I wish the foam was thicker lol.

[@MattCoykendall1]

1. Maybe the intention of the earpad was for us who live up north, this might be the "Snowblower Edition" 2. I would like to know what your co-host thought of the product (fuzzy). I haven't had a fuzz join a video yet, mine is usually a 10 foot eyebrow that seemingly grew overnight...

[@Brian_Romska]

Nice, ya now that I think of it, those might be great to rock out while shoveling some Michigan snow ❄️

[@MattCoykendall1]

@@Brian_Romska I feel you...North Dakota over here... I usually go with the airpods under the facemask, hat and 12 layers of clothes in January.

[@mikecampbell5856]

I always wear a pair of 3M AM/FM headphones when I mow but never thought of wearing headphones when I'm snowblowing up here in Wisconsin.

[@kennethoransky4881]

I've cooled towards my Senn HD6xx. I'm not thrilled with how they are made. To me they feet creaky. At some point a piece of plastic fell off the headband and I can't find it to put it back. I'm not rough at all in handling my headphones. The foam used to cover the driver is deteriorating after about 5 years. My two Hifiman headphones fare better. With just having to replace the earpads and removing the peeling pleather from the underside of the headband. The point to all this is tou can but an he400se for less money and it's better built than the Senn or Ghost I imagine.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

I'll pass on these. There are so many options for 'better' sound. Thank you as always for your time and effort to review this headphone.

[@cheapaudioman]

Thanks for watching, brother

[@spamcan9208]

The design and manufacture of iems, which is what they're good at, is vastly different than doing the same with headphones. I'm assuming these are injection molded, which is its own separate animal when you're coming from 3D resin printing.

[@carminedesanto6746]

Good morning ☕️ Randy. I compare any headphone in my stable to my OG Sen’s 650’s. HiFiman feels like it’ll break every time I pick them up and my AUDEZE LCDX (2021) tho are heavy ..they feel like they’re built like a tank! Great video as usual.☕️👍👍

[@cheapaudioman]

Thanks for sharing

[@michaelkaasbundgaard7798]

I had an Audiooanalog amplifier and connected a headphoneamplifier to the tape-in(or out) ! Now I have a cheap NAD amplifier without tape so how do I connect a very good headphoneamplifier ? Could you show that in a later video ??? Thanks!!!

[@vasocreta]

I mean, it is said that the temperature drops when a ghost is present, so...there ya have it.

[@illiazakrevskyi783]

Honestly I like them much more than Sennheiser 58X. I have both of them. Connected to Topping L50.

[@NichowA]

Grado has been putting pads similar to this on a lot of their headphones for decades. Not that that necessarily makes this an awesome idea--Grado's higher-end options all have a hollow center on the earpad I think. But their signature model that made them famous has some thick foams for sure.

[@josephoberlander]

And everyone does the "Grado fix" and cuts out the center inch so that they look like the old style pads. :) It cleans up the sound tremendously.

[@blairtosh2211]

I have a pair and love them. Build is great considering the headband is all metal instead of the 58x and 6xx that are all plastic.

[@jamesdiaz6844]

I got these for $90, build quality is excellent at its price point. Headband and yokes are all metal in one piece. The plastic is robust and mine don’t rattle at all. The build quality is fine at its price point. The sound quality isn’t the greatest. It’s warm and dark, super mellow. I use sennheiser pads with no sound damping. They are ok, good not great. But for the price, it is a solid buy.

[@72twist]

Not that I need to spend anymore money on my HiFi setup, but I would like to get a decent headphone amp and set of cans.

[@josephoberlander]

I have a pair of Grado headphones and simply cutting out a quarter sized hole in the foam so that they look like the 225x makes them perform virtually the same. Excessive foam is bad.

[@kimpyeatt2595]

I had to stop the video :40 in. due to uncontrollable laughter. LOL

[@mrcyde]

Oh, but I love the warm fuzziness I get from indistinct listening.😂

[@cheapaudioman]

Lol. Right? You just get to guess what’s going on

[@jeremymerry7967]

i need help 😭my budget is like 500 and im stressing i keep hearing diff speakers and i cannot decide on the perfect speakers idk which to choose im only experiance with speakers are my audioengine a2+ speakers and i like them but i want some good speakers for my tv for msuic and video please help after looking at what feels like 50 diff speakers and so many varying opinions i cant choose....

[@jerryredding6445]

I like the 58x jubilee for around $150.

[@texasbassranger]

Off-topic, The Gerber Mark II was my combat knife. It is evil incarnate, that knife, Unfortunately, sometime in the early eighties, they stopped making them with Solingen steel and imported Chinese steel to make their knives. I've been carrying Kershaw knives exclusively since 1982, and they last forever. They are particular about their sharpening stones, though. Best just buy the thirty dollar kershaw stone and go on with your business. And don't get me started on changing the pads on the Airmotiv GR1s. You damn near need a physics degree.

[@larrygaines7462]

I have a hollow head and the echo messing with the voices causes head phones to be uncomfortable.

[@mikecampbell5856]

Randy, I don't like wearing headphones but you could probably talk me into it. LOL

[@nooneusesthisname]

I swapped the pads on day one for meze 109 per Z Review advice. With that mod they're pretty good. Not quite so resolving as my HD600 but way better bass.

[@preauxtip]

Same, I'm one of the few who got the 109 pads for the Ghost and I actually really enjoy these a lot. I also really enjoy my 6xx on an OTL tube amp and both get tons of ear time from me. I can agree with Randy's general sentiment and understand why he didn't want to review them outside of their stock state but I'm glad I decided to try them out.

[@pervertedalchemist9944]

Theghost headphones are a clear case of "sounds like a good idea in theory", LOL!

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Ima not getting Instagram for anyone. I've tried tons of headphones but always go back to my Senheisiers. I've stopped wasting my money trying to replace them.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

HD 414 , love them

[@AndyROUSE-fv6wu]

My HD595's are still killing it after 15 years

[@shipsahoy1793]

Yeah, once you find something you like, it doesn’t make any sense to keep searching. I’m sure we’ve all done it with something or other, but it is a poor use of time and money.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Hd599 and yes they are better than hd560s

[@Mike_rem]

They are called "Ghost", maybe they wanted these to sound like it? lol

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Not a fan of headphones in general. Too uncomfortable, gets hot, a pain for eyeglass wearers. That said, my first headphone was the old Sennheiser 414 {?}, with the light simple foam pads. My current is a Sennheiser 477. I think headphones are great for being analytical. Give me two good speakers with dual subs for enjoying the music.

[@TheTrueVoiceOfReason]

Hey hey hey! My 180s (ear coverings) have earbud type pockets built in for those sport type on ear units. At least they have thin cloth between, not foam. (Never used those pockets anyway)

[@briannelson4122]

What up, Cheap! Love the content! See ya tomorrow

[@davidbartochowski7832]

BTW that's a great Kershaw knife

[@cheapaudioman]

Right!? And it’s $25. I bought it at $20 but I love it. Not exotic at all but it sharpens up very nicely

[@mike_lowndes]

So sharp he sliced his finger…

[@HarriGary1]

When you clicked it open at about a minute in I clicked the link and saw what a deal it was. I need a new knife for work anyway so I thought, why not kill two birds with one stone? Thanks for the heads up on bad things to. I appreciate the headphone reviews

[@ncfamily4]

This is Thieaudio’s patent pending noise canceling edition.

[@Renan_Cas]

Randy! WTF! LOL imagine mattress manufacturers or pillow manufacturers made speakers close to one's earhole? Insomnia lawsuit would be possible??

[@bpalpha]

You could've worn them both and have the beginning of an awesome Princess Leia halloween costume.

[@Brian_Romska]

Great vid and review as usual Randy, thanks again! Now I have to get thru my day trying not to think about beaver fur earmuffs, nice but distracting, so ya thanks for that too…😂

[@cheapaudioman]

ha. thanks for watching!

[@JoshColletta]

The headphones that got me through high school around the turn of the millennium were $40 Sony cans from Walmart. They were better built than the Theiaudio Ghosts appear to be. Probably sounded better, too. I don't like to knock companies whose products I've never used, but just based on your description here? Yeah, I would avoid them.

[@adamant3844]

I think I'll continue to use my vintage AKG K260. I've never had a thing to complain about them.

[@krihanek117]

The bass is weak on the Ghost. My AKG headphones blow the Ghost away.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I would love a set of phones with beaver fur muffs.

[@charliezxi]

I heard nothing in the first minute and a half, just watching that fuzz on the beard. And waiting.

[@bernhardmichaelfux308]

OMG! Fuzz stucks on your beard! How can this happen? How is this even possible? 🤣

[@carlsitler9071]

Fuzz? Looks like a booger.

[@bengleason508]

Thank you Randy

[@davidbartochowski7832]

Love the review. Any sub $100 that are good? From Koss or others?

[@cheapaudioman]

Phillips SHP 9500 or 9600. Can’t remember the model number

[@jackieblank4249]

Does the Philips have a long cord and 25. Inch jack.I have. Sony 190 coming Thursday.🎉

[@wheezin_the_juice]

Koss kph40, they don't need the ear pad upgrade the 30s do but if you do the bass & spacial qualities get better surprisingly; but again unnecessary, they are hella comfy tho LoL

[@rene_magritte]

AKG K361

[@jeffreymilam8335]

To be exact, these are the specs on the driver: 40mm Sapphire Composite Dynamic Driver. Now mind you its not just a driver, its a "DYNAMIC" driver!

[@poly.morphine]

A 'dynamic' driver is a specific and universally recognized sort of audio driver, not an embellishment.

[@stevengagnon4777]

Actually speakrr manufacturers did that...some of those grills were msfe out of foam. Muffed the spelling...appropriately I'm going to leave it at that

[@bencarignan2711]

Lol Roasted by the CAM.

[@cheapaudioman]

They could have been good. Maybe they are with a hole cut out of them

[@preauxtip]

They are, but I get where you're coming from and think it's a fair review. I love the Ghosts (with the associated pad swap) and also love the 6xx and 58x Sennheisers. All represent really great sound and value to me.@@cheapaudioman

[@PhillioDoede]

Someone, and I thought it was here but I guess not, reviewed a higher-end headphone from this company that was all metal and built really well but it too had sound issues. Seems weird this brand is getting so much hype when they can't get the basics right.

[@THEHASBEEN]

They make excellent iems. Thats why they're getting spotlight.

[@PhillioDoede]

Ah, wasn't aware. I don't follow IEMs at all really.@@THEHASBEEN

[@THEHASBEEN]

@@PhillioDoede No worries, no one person can know it all. Just wanted to shed some light on your confusion.

[@tedz-kk3vf]

Right now $180 difference on Amazon($110 vs $292). Would love to see the HD 6xx below $200…

[@jasonsegers5045]

Can you do a review of the Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speaker by svs

[@mansolomd]

Not a headphone video?

[@etjulien]

Have a coffee on me!

[@cheapaudioman]

thanks!!!!

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

Ruike p801 is the best value folding knife ever!

[@eaches]

Let's get that subscriber count up people! Kev needs a turntable.

[@cheapaudioman]

lol

[@chrisnunya7171]

Chalk up another great vid from "The Cheap Audio Man!" Those look pretty nice but I think I'll just stick with MY all plastic ATH-M50X headphones from Audio-Technica. 🤘🏻

[@ABlindHilbily]

I've been satisfied with my Sennheiser 599's for years now. Flat tone and open backs.....I got them for $120. I haven't felt the need to upgrade and they have moved several times with me without issue.

[@johnmorgan6724]

Princess Leia

[@CrashTestingAudio]

But are they better than the Koss KPH40s with Yaxxi pads? I think that would be a CAM-approved approach to “cheap” headphones equating to real value.

[@Brian_Romska]

I don’t have the yaxi pads but the kph40s are fantastic, I’m thinking about getting another pair but this time I’ll go to drop and get them with the extra pads and add in the yaxi pads too

[@djrickyb]

I enjoy my Sony CH700N Noise Cancelling Bluetooth head phones.

[@davedunham605]

Ok I found it. You made me dig for it!

[@skyhero1888]

You are wrong the grill is steel and the parts holding the cups is steel too.

[@wendellgayheart9228]

Looks like a booger to me🫢😜

[@rudevectors8018]

Zeus basically thought these were the second coming.

[@AllboroLCD]

Its pronounced "teel" audio. Like thiel small parameters.

[@D1N02]

The stupidest an Audio company has ever done was announced today Lenbrook (owner of NAD, Bluesound) bought MQA. Other companies be like now we have to pay our competitor for MQA? Let's not support it anymore.

[@scrubbyjanitor1704]

Yeah, nah not going to get anything from them or any MQA product made from 2024 and out. Also, expensive streamers are not my jam

[@wheezin_the_juice]

It was about getting proprietary tech under their roof. Not about being a market driver in a holding sense. Like when Apple bought Beats to use their tech but drove their product to a middling market piece.

[@davedunham605]

Alright so where is this Google form thing you're talking about?

[@darrellross8609]

"Z" mod. And a better cable

[@ufopulse]

Thieaudio is Linsoul's baby, they aren't going to like this review LOL hahaha

[@CJNooberson]

I'm pro fuzz

[@kimpyeatt2595]

OMG!!!! lolololololololololololol.....................

[@robsandler1818]

Well that’s 13 minutes I can’t get back.

[@a.j9645]

Sounds like you already tried all of the things cam tried in this video. Good for you.. I guess🤔 And you also really need to find yt-channels about totally different things so you find some value😂

[@cheapaudioman]

I can’t believe you watched the whole thing. Thank you. Less than 25% get to the end

[@a.j9645]

@@cheapaudioman 😂👍

[@a.j9645]

@@KillianMcBride How can you have "missed" the review part when its literally all reviewing? Maybe should watch the clip before commenting?

[@theonlyegg]

Yep, lost me at Mumford and Sons. If you like cloaked right-wing religious clap-stomp-hey music, there ya go.

[@Alamo-cz5xc]

Sounds like junk to me

[@AG-bp3ll]

You just showed a $600 CD player so not sure this is the dumbest thing out there but yeah don't need it.

[@tedjones112]

I thought you meant Harmon Kardon/Harmon International discontinuing Infinity Reference.