Be Afraid to Crank it Up! THX Onyx Review

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • THX is known for their high standard in audio performance. THX is bringing that performance to the consumers with the THX Onyx DAC and Amplifier - amzn.to/3MVIHMF
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КОМЕНТАРІ •

  • @jebo4jc
    @jebo4jc 2 роки тому +11

    That chain of adapters for Apple devices 🤣
    I'm sure Apple would rather sell you some of their proprietary products instead.

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it’s a bit wild

  • @welderfixer
    @welderfixer 2 роки тому +5

    Mr. Stevens, As usual, you've gifted us with another detailed review of an audio product. Thank you!

  • @THXLtd
    @THXLtd 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the great review, Youthman!

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to review it.

    • @TheAdventuresOfJimiJaden
      @TheAdventuresOfJimiJaden 2 роки тому +1

      I’m planning on getting the Barracuda Pros on my birthday and reviewing it. The video will be up on the 20th of September.

  • @texasbassranger
    @texasbassranger Рік тому

    As an aside, I experienced a audible difference in power and quality when A and B comparisons between my older iPhone six and my android phone. Not sure if it's a byproduct of the extra camera dongle, but I did hear this difference. It wasn't blatant, but it was present.

  • @michaeldelaney6256
    @michaeldelaney6256 2 роки тому +5

    I hate apple products. As a desktop support tech i almost have to use an apple phone just so i am familiar with their OS. I will never own a apple laptop. As such its such a bummer how ridiculous it is to try and use a cool product like this with all the janky adapters. Great video as usual Michael, CHEERS!

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Michael. I love my MacBook Air and have no issues with iPhone. The adapters and dongles are a bit ridiculous though 🤣

    • @justloading
      @justloading 2 роки тому

      @@Youthman I use an adapter with the iPhone and it sounds amazing (although not important, I use the TC28i ddHiFi adapter). When I use the Onyx directly with a USB-C iPad Pro (12 inch 2020) or Macbook Pro (15 inch 2016) I get a lot of static, sounds awful. Is it just me?

  • @SealedOrPorted
    @SealedOrPorted 2 роки тому +1

    Nice review. Somewhat reminiscent of the Oppo planar headphones and amp/DAC combo on a smaller scale.

  • @marcinbartosik9428
    @marcinbartosik9428 2 роки тому +2

    Great review, but thinking about THX I wonder how do they work with movies. And if its possible to use it with dolby atmos for head phones ?

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому +1

      I would think this is only capable of 2ch

  • @Hammboss4life
    @Hammboss4life 2 роки тому

    I bought one of the apple lightning to usb and it had charging capability but it works it is apple branded as well

  • @heavenlykingdomrelaxation1324
    @heavenlykingdomrelaxation1324 5 місяців тому

    My legacy 900s ear cups fell apart within 3 months. They sound really good though.

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  5 місяців тому

      And started wearing out about four months ago. I ordered a new set from their website. Fortunately, they’re inexpensive.

  • @wadimek116
    @wadimek116 2 роки тому +2

    Other apple adapters work with it. Same with unoriginal ones. Have it and tried it

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому

      That’s good to know. I was advised otherwise by THX

  • @petercollie9251
    @petercollie9251 Рік тому

    Can you play it through a integrated amplifier and speakers would you get the same quality as the headphones

  • @caczech
    @caczech 2 роки тому +1

    This would've been nice while mowing today! 🤣
    What other DAC/HP amps have you used before YM?

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому +1

      This was my first experience with a headphone DAC so I don’t have anything to compare it to

    • @caczech
      @caczech 2 роки тому

      @@Youthman ... This THX Onyx looks to be both premium and beginner for sure. Not a bad thing.
      Been rocking Creative G6 a few years now. It's a versatile little guy, if you want another item to try!

    • @EdgeOfDarkness86
      @EdgeOfDarkness86 2 роки тому

      @@Youthman If you want to try another small DAC/AMP like this one check out the Creative SXFI AMP.

  • @alainlangdon295
    @alainlangdon295 2 роки тому +1

    DDhifi tc28i work with thx onyx and iPhone

    • @justloading
      @justloading 2 роки тому

      Have you tried the Onyx directly into a USB-C iPad or MacBook. It's so distorted for me, sounds worse than bluetooth. Is it just me or?

  • @Samzep
    @Samzep 2 роки тому

    Whats the best one to use with tidal on iphone and anthem amp and use anthem dac ?

  • @mandisimlilo3539
    @mandisimlilo3539 2 роки тому

    Thanks

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  Рік тому

      Thank you Mandisi for the Super Thanks!

  • @rhyvehr
    @rhyvehr Рік тому

    *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.

  • @PradeepRaajkumar1981
    @PradeepRaajkumar1981 2 роки тому

    Lovely

  • @nagumaninagu9368
    @nagumaninagu9368 2 роки тому

    Hi sir

  • @jefflaing5899
    @jefflaing5899 2 роки тому

    Can you use this just for stereo speakes, or just meant for head phones

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  2 роки тому

      They are mostly designed for headphones. I’m not sure if it has enough power to drive a pair of bookshelf speakers. Then you would have to also figure out how to connect them

    • @jefflaing5899
      @jefflaing5899 2 роки тому

      Ok thanks, so like a dragon fly cobalt, but with THX power

  • @theamazingkaleb3077
    @theamazingkaleb3077 2 роки тому

    Be afraid to use it? Is it gonna have a deep note shit in that thing?!

  • @heavenlykingdomrelaxation1324
    @heavenlykingdomrelaxation1324 5 місяців тому

    Thanks brother 🙏 💙 God bless you and Jesus loves you. I am buying an onyx.

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  5 місяців тому

      Thanks brother. Jesus loves everyone.

  • @l...
    @l... 2 роки тому

    Iphone usbC coming soon

  • @michael-4k4000
    @michael-4k4000 Рік тому

    Razer Inc. owns THX now. So its not the same company as it used to be.

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  Рік тому

      Many companies are no longer owned by the original owners.

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 Рік тому

      @@Youthman right, wasn’t saying as a bad or good thing. Just noting a fact.

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  Рік тому

      Same here. It’s just the nature of corporations.

  • @konradbenz7110
    @konradbenz7110 2 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏

  • @aussieexpat
    @aussieexpat Рік тому

    Lightning is just the worst.

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  Рік тому

      Seems to work just fine for me.

    • @aussieexpat
      @aussieexpat Рік тому

      @@Youthman not without your dongles!

    • @Youthman
      @Youthman  Рік тому

      Yes, I could do without the required dongles. 👍