Portable Speaker from EarFun
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- A not-so-brief show & tell of the UBOOM Bluetooth speaker from EarFun.
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The binaural recordings gave amazing spacial detail with headphones. I could hear the size of the room in a way that you can't with the stereo recording. I personally prefer that sound but both provide a similar experience in determining the quality of the product.
HexiBase one thing man
are the binaurals really a tad tinny or is it youtubes magical compression at work
still love your top quality and appreciate your work
@@HexiBase incase you aren't aware there is another UA-camr called Oluvsgadgets that reviews speakers and headphones using binaural mics with an amazing result. I was hoping you could check out his channel and maybe give it a shout out in your future videos. Would be a great help in spreading the word about that guy.
@@DarkIzo They are a little tinny. That seems to be a fact of life with the format.
@@HexiBase what is your microphone brand?
I got the complete opposite. The speaker sounded incredibly small to me.
A wild Sophie has appeared! Finally!
Great demonstration and explination video.
Hands down outdoor binaural. Sennheiser HD600 with upgraded cable and dedicated headphone amp.
Thanks for these videos man.
Definitely appreciated.
I can tell it's good because of the 2 dots above the U.
bondovwvw The Germans call those dots Umlaut.
Whats wrong with Ü :) (:
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@@Mr.Riffian Actually the whole Ü is the Umlaut. The : are just double dots.
@@Chris-yy7qc Actually is the square root of a triangle called an hypopotamus teradactal. So the dots are completely silent
I have been meaning to thank you for this review; after seeing this video I got one of these for my wife - She LOVES it! Thank you.
If I would have played this tiny speaker for Bob Carver in 1981 he would have labeled me a wizard.
Keep on going man! Love everything about your videos. Very high production values!
Hi, i love your video, I'm facing a degree in aeronautical engineering, all the analyzes and projects you do are very interesting, I think I will study them in aeroacoustics, a subject of the 1st year of the master's degree, in the meantime you make the desire to study these things grow more and more
First off, thank you for the effort you go to to setup 2 mic setups and provide quality perspective. Indoor Listening on my Bluetooth HESH 3's the Binaural provided a more mellow tone with a flatter response whereas the stereo mic you recorded with emphasized the mids and highs a lot more.. A suggestion would be to add the direct recordings of the songs you used in order for us over youtube to get a frame of reference of what the audio track sounds like directly to allow comparison to the 2 recordings coming from the device you are testing. Outdoor testing the Binaural I think allowed us to see the limitations of speakers that rely on reflection of sound whereas the stereo mic managed to pull in a lot more of the frequency... I'll chalk that up to the mic being pointed directly at the speaker and the binaural acting like ears and not being directed at the device playing the sound. All in all... Looking forward to the next test.
Man... i don't know what are you doing but that is a badass review !!!!
oh very nice providing both recordings. makes for an interesting comparison. i found the stereo recording clearer. the binaural is a bit like the sennheiser veil, which feels to me like always having a blanket hanging in between me and the performer. overall, i found the sound signature pleasant and balanced but with the typical boomy bass that seems to be very popular in smaller portable systems.
i used hifiman he4xx as is my flattest headphone and the tin t2 for binaural, and for stereo my speaker system (flat to 30 with a rolloff staring around 800hz ending around -6db at 8k).
I enjoy both mode, binaural and stereo as they bring up different aspect of the sound... Binaural does give an amazing spacial detail but lack of the full frequency range... You guess it, the stereo recording in the other hand give a better representation of the full range this little speaker is able to produce... As headphone I use AKG K271 MkII... Keep on the good work, I enjoy your video's...
By the way, lucky you... or I should say both of you... We do feel the love between you two in this video... You still have sparkles in your eyes for each other...
I been looking for an affordable speaker with good sound! Half-2/3 less then compared companies. Very nice thanks
Listening using Sony WH-1000XM3. HUGE difference between stereo and binaural recordings. Binaural definitely a lot better with regards to spacial rendering. Amazing demo!
Bravo Pete excellent good video topic of choice for discussion and the sound scale chart is very interesting. The rest of the test sounded amazing very crisp and clean
Great shooting! Thanks for these videos man.
Definitely appreciated.
I have the JBL Flip 5 and it also plays down to 60HZ. The Flip 5 is another speaker you should check out if you love bass. The Flip 5 has LOADS of deep thick rich bass. I tested many bass heavy songs on it and it performed extremely well in every song I played.
Playing on the iPhone 11 pro max straight through the speakers the stereo recording sounded clearer in the upper mid range for me. Note, high level of high range hearing loss(20-30khz)
absolutely love the videos! so much insight and thought going into these, believe me its appreciated! i got a better sense for the sound in the stereo mode, but the binural recording has me so interested that im busting out my headphones and seeing what i think of the difference. I use a Denon AVR-1804 powering 2 pairs or B&W 600S bookshelfs, a Jamo 3 way center channel, its 2 4" drivers have milled phase plugs and a def tech 10" powered sub. Ive actually been strongly considering building a pair of cabinets to properly fill the space i have for speakers. The 2 paif or B&Ws do very well, but i cant help but think that a mohogany custom box with 3 6.5"s and 3 1.5 tweeters would just sound better.
I bought the speaker because of your review. Thanks!
Did Soundcore get their idea from Earfun or the other way around? They look almost identical.
Thanks for the thorough review!
I'm wondering if doing the frequency response test via 3.5mm analog cable instead of Bluetooth might not represent the speaker in its best light. This is because the analog source needs to be converted back to digital (within the speaker) in order for DSP to be applied, and then back to analog again for the amplifier. Bluetooth is already in the digital domain, which can be directly utilized by DSP, thus saving one unnecessary AD conversion which in turn might provide better test results. It would be interesting to compare the frequency response of both. Anyway, very professional review, keep it up!
I've got some old JVC HA-M5X headphones that have served me very well over the years. In my case, the binural is by far the more pleasing listening experience.
I find the Binural recording cleaner sounding, if a little undefined in the mids.
Listening to the stereo recording through the headphones bring the mid range out a LOT, to the point I'm hearing clearly things that were almost indistinguishable with the Binural recording. However overall the stereo recording just sounds muddy in comparison. Like the bass and mid is over-saturating any overtone.
It sounds bonkers considering its size. I just wondering how much of the sound is actual acoustics and how much is just DSP correction and such.
I love this dude.
most people building bass speakers are designing for huge sound output. i'd be interested in your ideas for building much smaller enclosures to get deep bass when high output isn't important, and for designs that control excursion better than a box with a port/radiator. and what do you think about compressing just the bass frequencies?
Use dsp and cut bass frequencies hard at the point where going lower = too much excursion.
A lot of passive bass boosts seem to increase group delay, though you can use something like a band pass box to get more efficiency in a certain frequency range. You’d need another driver for mid/high however
you're missing my point, that some enclosures inherently have less excursion, most importantly on transients, and need less bass cut to minimize excursion. most people can't hear group delay
I am curious to your opinion of the Anker Soundcore Motion+ , possibly even comparing it to this one? There are a lot of video's out here that state that it is sooo gooood, and I am wondering how you think about it.
I'm listening with the Phillips shp9500 which are open back headphones. The binaural recordings sound amazing and much more realistic to me. The only drawback is the lack of mids. I think the binaural recordings have more dynamic range and that's why the speaker sounded quieter. The ambience and your voice sounded way better in binaural, in stereo you sounded compressed and artificial.
That looks EXACTLY like the speaker i have from Anker called the Flare+, they look almost identical from the shape to the texture/grill on the outside of the speaker.
@@HexiBase Do you think passive radiators will be the standard soon?
Listening with K712 Pro and Meizu HiFi Dac. For me, the stereo recording was superior. The binaural recording sounded bass-light and a bit anemic. Maybe you could have a look at the Anker Soundcore Motion+ which sounds way better at high volumes and the Ikea Eneby which is way less portable and a bit boomy but delivers incredible bass at low and high volume. Plus, it's only $50!
@@HexiBase Great! I'd love to hear your opinion about them.
A lot of bass!! I'm using the skullcandy crusher headphones, so who knows😂😆
How do u open it, I mean the last speaker
that was excellent editing amigo
The binaural recording is the preferred method. Seems to be more accurate to the listening experience. As for headphones, i use a bluetooth set. The bluetiger dual elite. I am pretty impressed with these head phones. I use the bluetiger elite while driving. It is the little brother to the dual. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a good bluetooth headset.
I use custom near field speakers in a bi amp config and the highs were better in stereo but the binaural was fuller and a bit flatter.
Speakers: 6.5 inch sub with electronic 24dB 160Hz low pass driven by 100W amp, 5 inch midbass 6db bandpass 160Hz~2.5kHz and 1 inch soft dome 12dB 2.5kHz high pass driven by 60W amp.
@@HexiBase Have to say the binaural really comes alive over headphones. Quite an impressive little speaker for the price.
I would actually be more interested in their wireless earbuds, and maybe the cheaper bluetooth speaker they make. Will you be reviewing those?
Thanks for show me this speaker. Your expertise let me try this cool gadget. I say wow. The second step of my smartphone loudness push the bass, thats awesome for such a small device. Great Speaker.
earfun marketing director wanted me to say thank you and checks in the mail
Pls make a review of the Tronsmart Mega Pro BT Speaker. Just bought it on AliExpress and im pretty impressed with the sound quality for only $100 bucks
I listened to binaural on my Grado SR80e headphones. Gives me a pretty good idea.
Stereo sounds like listening in real world in sennheiser earphones
Nice sounding unit & great review. Have always wondered if the water proofing material dampens the sound at all and if it's worth removing if it's just for home use and don't care about aesthetics.
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I'm subscribed to your channel, I'm your fan.
I want to ask you some questions.
For my health, different doctors, they mediate monaural, binaural sounds and waves, solfegios, holoform frequencies, etc.
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The question is:
Which wire headphones do you recommend, in any type, model and brand.
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Thank you so much.
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Disculpa la pregunta carnal, pero ósea usas sonidos como medicina?
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Ntp, agradezco tu interes.
Asi Es, poor cuestiones de salud escucho "música".
La verdad mejora mucho la necesidad que tengas.
Ademas que Es grato.
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Qkl Kkin la neta no, pero cuestiones de salud como para anciedad o estrés?
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En mi caso para eso y algo más.
Claro que sirve, ayuda, y mejora mucho.
Obvio teniendo lo indicado.
Es como los audífonos cualquiera te sirve, pero no cualquiera te ayuda.
Definitivamente tienes mejora hasta la sanacion total.
@@QKLIENTE interesante, bueno espero y te mejores en todo aspecto carnal. Yo sufro de ansiedad y se lo que se siente. Te deseo suerte y Dios te bendiga
About the samples, I was hearing more clarity and better base separation on the Stereo record. I use Headphones Philips SHP8500
Sweet tracks dude
Listened with KZ ZSR's. The stereo recording has a huge hole in the middle of the image when inside but this effect disappeared in the outdoor recordings. I think the binaural worked better above about 350HZ. Below that the stereo recording sounded better and seemed to track the location of the speaker better. No idea why that would be though unless there is mechanical vibration coupled between the sides of the binaural mic in the lower frequencies.
Of course this tiny speaker is not going to image at all because it is just too small, but it is amazing how well the sound holds up to moving and rotating the speaker. I have much more expensive Bluetooth speakers (HK Onyx 3) and they do not sound good from behind at all. Sometimes I set them up back to back because of this. I would have liked to see a Bluetooth range measurement. My HK's can get about 80 to 100' if line of sight is preserved. That last 20' needs there to also be only a few 2.4GHZ WiFi access points in range.
Great content. Did you like it and would you use it?
I think you should test tribit maxsound plus :)
Binaural sound great on iems (Tin T3, dt 1990 ish sound signsture), stereo sound better on speaker / headphone, is this because of the shape of those binaural ears?
Knowing that those speaker are so tiny, i kept my expectation low, after seeing the graph and hearing the sound, those things sounds pretty good for a portable, especially those bass extension tho, eventhough there are none of sub bass i'll gladly throw 60$ at them for some casual and on the move listening session
yes, since iem's don't make use of the pinna (what we usually call the ear and sometimes makes people look like dumbo), the binaural recordings will sound best on them as the the simulated head will recreate the positional cues our brain normally uses, which is time delay and the difference in the tone. if the fake head/ears are not used, it basically just becomes a stereo recording which is best played on speakers and then the coloration of the tone and time differences will just be done by your own head pinna.
also, software can also be used to add the binaural effect to stereo sources if using headphones on pc or phones, which basically try to recreate the coloration and time delays.
check out the explanation on rtings.com about their soundstage testing methodology.
since with speakers both your ears are picking up the sound from both the left and right channels, while with iem/headphones this effect does not happen, this is also the reason why with headphones, it always feels like you ARE the mic, yet speakers give a real sense of depth and it feels like the singer and their mic is a few feet in front of you.
HexiBase u're welcome.
From all of audio reviewer on youtube, you're one of those few guys that can set up this great "listening" session especially with good background in sound engineering. The only problem are not everyone in internet use monitoring grade iems/headphone/speaker. Try check zeospantera sound demo, where he strap 2 neumann to a foamblock, and surprisingly its sound great hahaha
Btw what gear are u used for the calibrated mic and those binaural thingy? I need to calibrate some of my stuff
Carlos aaah the pinneae, its actually make sense, since it go straight to our ear canal. Is this thing can works like meier crossfeed does?
Amazing explanation btw, thanks :))
Nice to see Sofi!
Mountain!
Time for a rewatch, I think. Been a few years since I last saw those little blue flowers
Creepy... I watched that movie this week.
The binaural recordings are definitely the best for me. I use Audiotechnica ATH-M50X headphones.
Awesome, but still I love the EARS, even though have not get it yet,A while ago when you test it, I find out the Mosconi had at EISA Las Vegas a “new product”. called Aures with the amplifier Pico 8/12 with dsp integrated. But is nearly a year and still not available, y love music, love the DIY, and well would love to learn how to use the EARS to use it in car audio. Could you give me some pointers? In how to use this rta..
Thank you in advance....
Love your channel
would you do a video on DIY omidirectional speakers? something like Visaton Fontana (Fontanella) ? why are they not so common,? Whats the odds?
Hello, I hope you see this comment. I have a few questions. My Bluetooth speaker stopped working earlier this near, and I've become very interested in sound recently while researching a new one to purchase.
At what volume level did you do the frequency response graphs?
Will speakers with all drivers facing forward generally always have an advantage indoors, where they can be placed on a corner/wall to fill the room better? Omni, opposite facing drivers for when it will be a gathering of people in open space outdoors or a large room?
It plays down to 60hz? Woooooow, that's so low!!!!
Listening with a pair of Bose QC35s, the binaural is strange, sounds emptier in this case, in your last couple videos it sounded way more dynamic.
The passive radiators look to be about the correct size.
what would you call the mini programmable DSP? I'm looking for a cheap one just to do some basic eq to my Bluetooth speakers but I can't find any super small ones. The miniDSP 2x4 is the cheapest i could find and at $50 is more than the drivers in some of my builds. I'm sure there are cheaper ones but where would I get one?
Suggestion for future reviews of non-DIY products: Since, as you say, the engineers who designed this product accounted for existing boundaries like the walls or corners, it would be nice to hear some real-world samples recorded with the product in a typical/everyday location. This would give listeners a better idea of the sound they can expect if they purchase the product.
That’s exactly what he did? On a desk in the corner of the room, and in a park on a bench. I’d say that’s about as typical as it gets for a Bluetooth speaker.
@@MiniMoto0098 exactly
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Always a thumbs up..
Perceived sound has such a limited vocabulary, but I'll give it a shot.
The binaural mic let me hear the room.
The stereo mic let me hear the speaker.
Others have already noted the discrepancies between the two, sounding tinny or bloated. Suffice it to say I really prefer the binaural experience, even though the tascam does just fine.
Any comparison with Bose Revolve?
I use Vmoda M100 headphones for my reference. I feel like for the cost they create the closest to correct sound I have found.
@@HexiBase will they link to create a stereo pair?
What do you think of LG xboom, they were engineered by Meridian.
This one blew away the JBL Charge 3/4.
hey hey hey did i just see a clip of A Scanner Darkly?
whats the volume outdoors at the table
cant hear the sound quality on mine headphones , weird , and you are the only dude who say this not bad ,lol
What?
hi. how does this compare to the Zamkol ZK202?
what is your microphone brand?
Why aren't you reviewing headphones... Great videos
Why the microphone is facing the floor?
@@HexiBase OK. Thanks
1. Pete is cool.
2. I hate small speakers.
3. I hate wireless speakers.
Your girl seems like fun 😁
Is she a true bass-head ?
good speaker did not know him
⛰️.... 🤣
Interesting
I don't care about size. If it doesn't have a flat line from 20hz-20khz on a spectrum analyzer, I'm not interested.
So you’re essentially describing a perfect loudspeaker which essentially doesn’t exist.
No, I'm tired of tiny single motor audio.
Im talking about multiple component audio systems that when tuned properly have a true flat response at db levels high enough to perforate your tympanic membranes.
For those moments in war movies when the actors are firing a howitzer, i want to feel like my lungs are collapsing. The windows in the house should crack when someone pulls the emergency brake on train in a scene.
Maybe i just want to feel Biggie's words hypnotize me.
the audio isnt all so good from that mic it seems to be missing a good deal of fullness, i dont know but its missing full clear sound, on my system it sounds like i'm listening to something from inside a PVC pipe lol maybe youtube just dont do it justice
Miles D i think its the speakers sound ,like that.
I've had that speaker running for like 15min and send it back afterwards. Horrible sound imho. The bass was indeed great, but everything else wasn't appealing for me. Sadly.
try the Tribit Maxsound Plus... is better flat maybe
it's fine for me for Hardstyle songs haha.
Bose is near
..and drop
Stereo was better for me using my headphones, Corsair HS70
Thank you for the review
I know only 1 man which knows what is EarFun, Its ClavinetJunkie or Oluvs Gadgets. Look him up you wont regret it
Marry Sofie already Pete you guys are a wonderful couple
HexiBase congratulations
Just a tip for everyone. Listening to binaural recordings is best with ear buds. Watch a few vids with binaural recording of more than just music, with over ear, and in ear headphones. You will understand.
also your girl got a better haircut than u lol
8:07 that's a women, wow its getting tough to tell these days
What's the use using all those tech just to listen the sound coming out of a bluetooth speaker. I just don't get it??? Why waste your precious time on this??
It sounds like a shitty bluetooth speaker lole. The binaural recording sounds even worse. Listening on my JBL loudspeakers.
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i new its junk as you pulled out of box and the rest of video confirmed it.
Way too geeked out for me.
It’s just sound.
to normal people it's just sound
to us it's science
It's the science of sound :)
SOPHIE! Stop trying to be a guy and just be the woman you are!! WTF?
ANYTHING ABOVE 45 HZ IS A WASTE OF INFORMATION.
Your voice
@@coztac1991 no shit.
Not one person is going to listen to that kind of music at the park, use something more true for a good test, just saying !
ive never heard shittier "music" play real music if youre doing a sound test
When are you going to build your own
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