ITS SO GOOD!! ONIX ALPHA XI1!!!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- ITS SO GOOD!! ONIX ALPHA XI1!!!
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I blind bought this one a few weeks ago. I loved the implementation of this one, my Pilgrim likes this dongle better than my desktop stack.
Whats your desktop setup
This thing is indeed incredible. The detail, soundstage and imaging it extracts from a lot of my IEMs and headphones without resorting to cheap tricks like overly accentuated treble is hard to believe.
Currently using one with my Binary Dynaquattro. Absolutely amazing especially for the price 👌🏼
Your reviews are next level! This Dongle is very impressive!
Great review and a terrific product to discover! I have the Sensei, Woo Audio Tube, IBasso DC Elite, Moonriver 2, Questyle M15, Aune Yuki, jade audio KA13. Can’t wait to try it out!
Great review. I agree, I have KA17 as well as the Alpha 1, both are simply great devices. I far prefer the Alpha 1 with my bright, slightly unnatural Hifiman Ananda, but then I very much prefer the KA17 with my IEMs (Variations, Mega5EST). Weird how different devices react to different DACs.
Anyway, you forgot to mention that the KA17 has the advantage of having a PEQ, which is absolutely great since it’s v2 update.
Cheers
Hey there. I own a KA17 as well but the PEQ has never seemed to work well for me. When I switch the EQ from off or bypass to any of my custom user presets, the sound seems as though it's bit crushed for a lack of a better description, even when the user preset is set to be completely flat. I've updated to the v2 firmware and tried changing settings and devices but it's always the same result. Have you noticed this on yours?
@@lukeyou78 the fiio sounds not as good as the new onix in my opinion. Maybe with very warm/bassy iems because its to much of a good thing on the alpha onix.
But great dac with the rest of my collection. And everything from neutral to bright sounds absolutely amazing. ( Desktop performance )
Maybe he got a bad unit, that can happen ofcourse
There was a change in sound depending on the sound filter, so which filter did you like the most?
The black and gold color combo is cool!
I paired this with iBasso's CB19 ( I.e. external power source can be used ) and it sounds extremely CLEAN.
Yeah thats my take as well, really clean and detailed sound. Anyone looking for a dongle can safely but this. I also have the new Hiby FD5 at hand (Dac/Amp) and at 4 x times the price im not sure I even like it more
Dave the quality of your videos is always superb. I was looking at the ka17 to run my hifiman he400se but the onix is looking like I could save 40 bucks.
I bought this dongle without any real knowledge based on specs and low price, and it instantly became my daily driver. On sale for sub $100USD this thing is incredible. It's legit good regardless of price. And honestly, Onix underpriced this thing to the consumer's benefit. Most competitors are $150-250.
Gizaudio, this is a good video review. Video edit level is also noticeable. Quite impressive.
One point. Some Samsung phones and tablets cannot power it. I have to use my laptop.
Ooh, good to know
Good thing! I will use this to my laptop.
Thanks for your review! I blind bought this dongle last month for 95$. But it still on shipment, so i haven't try it yet. Can't wait to try this dongle🔥🔥
The only issue that I think that should mentioned is the compatibility with many mobiles. Is something to mention as that issue makes Alpha not usable so as every user to listen the abilities that can offer.
I just got one of these twon days ago. It's super good. I came from a 10 dollar CS-pro 31993. So it was a pretty big upgrade for me.
Thank you for the review 👍
There have been quite a number of reports of portable devices like phones, not being able to drive the XL1. Did you run into any of these issues when testing portable devices?
If not, which devices did you use with it?
has the technical quality decreased after the Onix Alpha upgrade to firmware 1.1.3?
Thanks for the thorough review. Do “all the most basic settings” include L/R balance?
Wish it had a Bluetooth option tbh. That would make it a lot more usable imo.
Watching the video using my Artti T10 + Onyx Alpha 😊. And what a great dongle! ❤
please..please let Timmy do the DAC review & hands-on too 🥺
Have you ever tried the Queststyle m15?
No FC6 comparison?
Value King Portable Dac !
Give Shanling UA4 a try. There’s a chance that you will revise your top once again.
I own this dongle and love it. Only dongle I like more is the DC-Elite, but that one is $450...
So, yeah. This bad boy is the price-to-performance CHAMP!!
Pair it with an external battery and the CB-19 cable from iBasso and it levels up once again.
Highly rec'd...
What is the smallest & slimiest IEM which has excellent in all departments now? $300-$500 range
I'm glad to hear that it is so good, I got it for $90, hope it arrives soon.
Where did you find it so cheap?
I’m curious what your top DAC dongle picks would be for just IEM use. I do have full-size headphones, but I never use them on the go, so I only really need a dongle to drive HiFi audio to IEMs.
Too many reported issues in Head-Fi of incompatibility with various phones causing me to put on hold
You need to supply it with external battery to take advantage of it. Cb19 cable is your friend.
Thanks. I am aware. Personally it defeats the purpose of its design form factor, even though its somewhat larger dongle sized (as more are getting larger these days). The cable has to be supplied with another power source or powerbank. Theres another where others they use a usb hub bypass for it to work. Seeing all these, for lack of kinder word, looks kinda ridiculous and impractical to me
Edit: it being a less elegant solution or cumbersome with pc or phone using a connector place to then over another connector before only then attaching the iem or headphone = is no longer a practical portable solution the form factor it was originally designed for
Edit: that C19 cable is too short to attach to laptop or pc, and then it needs a secondary power supply near it. So its now no longer a dongle but dongle and cable to powerbank (or secondary USB Hub or adapter) and cable to phone/laptop and cable to IEM/headphone. Doesnt it look ridiculous?
@@yds1133 you are so right! It's just not portable anymore. It defies the very purpose and nature of its segment, portable DAC/AMP. That's the reason I returned mine for full refund.
I was hoping you’d review some Questyle dacs. The new CMA81 is making the rounds…
I have the Aful Snowy night, which I am content with. I'm not sure if the sound signature is dependent on the DAC chip, but if it does I'm gonna stay with Snowy Night. Excellent review Dave!
Have both. They really compliment each other. Snowy Night is more analytical, while the Alpha is more warm. Alpha has better features, but it is bulky and has a poor cable. Snowy Night has an excellent cable, as you know.
@@jeffreybateman7314 Thanks for the brief comparison ❤️
Interesting. I have been eyeing this one.
At 9:52 you state that high voltage output (4v max in high gain) and high power output combined mames a difference, but output voltage and output power are not separate they are always combined you cant have one without the other p=u2/r
I insist! They even have matched my dunu kima (2 tiers above)! Fortunately I got them on a clearance sale (44€) otherwise I'd really piseed on DUNU!
NO, things didn't chance... The level is still very similar.
review ibasso DC07 Pro asap so we can decide
This is almost half the price and has great play/stop, volume up/down, next/previous track buttons... I found those to be so convenient... and it sounds great.
I would just get the Onix
Andy over at dongle madness has already compared the two in his DC07 review. Different sound signatures with Onix being smoother with more weight and DC07 being smooth but more analytical. If you're interested in paying DC07 prices, I'd suggest waiting for DC07 vs L&P W2U reviews...
This is an endgame 👑 dongle dac.
Onix alpha xl1 or shanling ua4?
Still prefer a dap. Smaller. Sd card and no need for the phone
Currently im on EPZ -TP50, very happy with it. Is the alpha better ??
What filter are you using?
Is there a sound difference between moondrop dawn pro and XI1 or do they sound pretty much the same?
Although i need to invest and buy ddHIFI TC28C Pro since it wont play nice with my phone (Xiaomi 13T), the value is still thru the roof. 🤣My best blind buy. I've had it for about a month now.
Is it XL1 or XI1? I think it is XI1. Just like the I in their logo.
yep, I got it wrong, lol. thanks for the correction and thanks for watching!
I have the Shanling UA5 dongle, is this one really worth it ?
Love the sound signature of the UA5...
it's a good usb dac,the sound quality is very good，but it's a bit too warm for me 。
How could you compare it with the aune yuki? Do you ever try the yuki se? 🤔
Between FC6 and Onyx, which one does deliver a smoother sound? By the way, great content, mate!
still betting on the FC6
Fc6 purely for IEMs
How does it compare to TRI TK-2 Audio ?
In comparison to the Fiio Q11, it is better in terms of power and sound output, or you get the best value for money
Have the same chip DAC in the Q11
@@bernaquinonezreveles2952 Thank you for the information. It helped me. Have a nice day
How does this compare to the Fiio Q11?
I bought one of these at a bargain price.
David, thank you for another wonderful review! 👌
Reverend Dr. Thomas,
✝️ The Vegan Vicar 🌱
Is there really any point in owning a dap ? I have owned alot of high end daps and you can barely tell the difference between something like the onix alpha and shanling m6 ultra
whats the best beginner dac?
If I buy 4.4mm adapter to my 3.5mm cable end headphone of 70ohms, will that sound better?
Don't use an adapter from 3.5mm to 4.4mm you will ruin your headphone. Buy a separate cable instead
No.
if i have fiio btr7 is it worth it to buy these?
I owned this portable dongle and had to return it because my Samsung A52 could not power it and so many more smartphones out there can't power this power hungry beast. And to be honest, having to plug a power bank to a portable DAC and then to my phone... Where's the "portable" in that?!
The filters and the impact they have in sound were not mentioned in this review and they to have clear listening impact.
I hate this trend about portable audio. It's not portable anymore, transportable at best.
i've got this when it first launched to the market, really super great dongle!
If i already have ka17, would you recommend getting this?
The sound quality of ka17 is better than onix, but onix has a certain charm and sounds like a desktop setup
If you want an analog, smooth sound, then yes.
Onix should have called it Alpha 1, because it's xi and not XL. You aren't the first one to call it XL.
This dongle has so many features for $110. Great detailed review.
yep, I got it wrong, lol. thanks for the correction and thanks for watching!
7Hz Artemis39?
Which it’s more powerful onix or KA17?
Ka13
@@user-hb9fp4vs2f
I was a owner of the KA13 and, no, the KA13 is less powerful than the KA17
I call shenanigans on their stated mW numbers to add my original Fosi DS2 is more powerful than ONIX and it's only 120/250mW respectively
The Fosi could just have higher gain, even though it has less wattage which could make it sound louder
What about power drain?
@@larsjunge let's just say that there are quite a few smartphones and DAPs that can't power the ONIX. You should make sure yours does before pulling the trigger on this one.
Works like a charm on Google Pixel. iPad..not so much. Power drain I find fair
You should try their xm5 DAP
I did not like it at all. It killed the sound of my IEM.. it sounded so dull as it killed the bass and treble extension. It has more note weight as you mentioned but killed the dynamics at the same time. I can see people liking it if they are into analogue dongles. I would just like to note that it may not end up to your liking since it has a bit of coloration.
I agree that it colours the sound and isn’t the clearest there is. I’d recommend KA17 if you’re looking for the clear HiFi sounds, as opposed to analog sound
Too big and heavy imo
I don't trust your "tastes" (not Reviews, let's be clear). In the budget tier list you praised zero 2, Wan'er and.... I can say they were alright!
But, even after your skip about moondrop chu II, I ordered them!
And... Geez... THEY ARE FANTASTIC!
At least for my tastes. So please... If you wanna be a good reviewer like CRIN, never ever put your ears ahead of others, like they were gold...
Because, sorry if I say that: You are not gold. Just a passionate like us, with just more experience, but nothing more. 🙂
So if I'm understanding this correctly, you say you don't trust HIS tastes because he gave a subjective recommendations of IEM's according to his subjective opinion which you didn't agree with. But then literally gave your opinion on the Moondrop Chu II's as fantastic based on your subjective opinion and add "At least for my tastes"
Are you saying your taste in IEM's are better than his? And you're gold he's not?
Yes. Please clarify what you mean here
This is a review channel. These are his personal opinions on the product. While I'm sure he is open to your critique, you yourself also put a review opinion in your comment. Not all reviewers will share our taste but rather give different perspectives and maybe show different features and views.
Crin is a reviewer with odd tastes, to be honest. Just look at his reference curve vs the collab IEMs he's worked on. They're nothing alike. I can't even imagine listening to an IEM with an FR curve that matched his reference curve 🤦
@@nmatheis so Your taste > Crins taste is that correct?
I’m using Iphone15/AK HC4/Tangzu Nezha /VORTEX EDDIE SQUARED.(Apple Music)
Tried it on dap(Sonywm1z2a), it gave me the bass that I wanted . My question is will onix gives me bass I want , I like how the Nezha produces bass , solid deep fast a good kick , but I do want it just a bit more
Since buying that dap is lot of money
Many thanks
Hi bro, im about to buy this DAC, is it work on Iphone 15(apple music)? Or apple dongle is enough? I will pair it with MP145. Thanks hope you can help me to decide👊🏻