Audio & Tech that's stood the test of time!
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I have a Sansa Clip mp3 player that has been playing nonstop since the end of 2008. When we got a new phone system at work, they wanted to charge us $250 for a device to play the hold music. I said, I'll just buy a cheap mp3 player. The thing was literally $35 if I remember correctly and when we got rid of the phone system I kept it playing just to see how long it goes. It's still going now in 2024.
1:03 this sentence had me confused for a sec ngl lol
I had to go back and re-listen a couple times to figure it out haha
My oldest most reliable device is my stainless steel Rolex. It’s been every where. Doesn’t require batteries. I’ve had it serviced maybe twice since I owned it (probably before DMX was born). It’s got a few nicks on it but n all probability it will outlive me and become a heirloom.
Very close to my experience. I have a Movado that my late grandfather wore since before I can even remember. I inherited it last year, and it's been with me since. That thing is definitely a tank. Old watches, in general
"And nothing showed that they actually care about the products they make." 😂
Well yeah? Do you feel like that’s not the case?
no. it just sounds like they dont care because.. well nothing showed that they care. For non-native (and native) speakers that was a little confusing. I had to rewind to catch the meaning. @@DMS3TV
@@DMS3TVit's how it kinda sounds like "and [they did nothing to show] that they actually care"... just brand name memes
@@redgopnik2227 LOL how did I not see that hahahaha
The oldest tech thing I use everyday is my really old nicked marbled headband HD600s. I have "better" headphones but if something sounds weird or off I can plug those in and tell what is happening straight away.
Same same, they were dirt cheap too since they were pre-beat up. I use the Sundaras for more critical listening, 600 for the desk for UA-cam etc.. but man, in the grand scene of headphones the 600's aren't far behind.
I've got a voigtlander vitessa from the 1950s that I keep in my car door as a road camera! Whenever I see something cool while driving i pull over and take some photos. The rolls from that camera are always the most fun to develop
The ear 2 EQ profile provides the sound reminiscent of MM-500 and 6XX with worn pads. Many thanks 👍
Bose QC 35IIs. I've had them since 2017 and they still work perfectly. I've replaced the cushions and headband twice. Battery life is getting a worser but I can always use it with a cable.
I have a 97' 600.. then I bought a second in aught six. Still going strong, both of them.
Tiny upgrade I would recommend is to replace the mouse skates on that Logitech. Especially if you've been using it for years, the upgraded glide will make a world of difference and save your wrist a bit of stress on those long sessions. I believe a company called corepad makes ones specifically for that model.
I have an OG Zune that is still kicking I love that thing so much. I also have a pair of 1more triple driver earbuds that I've had since 2017.
I've used my LG V20 for years and it is still my primary mobile device and music player.
The oldest tech I still use is probably my old DSLR that I've had since 2011, my Kobo Touch which has outlasted newer devices, and my Sony MDR-1Rs which are heavily used and I even had to superglue the headband back together, but they were the first "real" pair of headphones I owned and I still love how they sound.
My wrist pain stopped as soon as I started using that exact mouse. Love it.
My Xbox 360 I still occasionally use. It is just so simple, you insert a disc and you play, no updates required, no compatibility issues, and the best interface of any console.
enjoyed the gadget durability overview also because it's a nice way to see new stuff I might not be aware of.
Props for the stellar 'loud voice' coming up, for those who went ahead and cranked the pot up to really get in on how silent the keyboard is. top human stuff mate.
on the wallet thing, you could have used a Blockbuster card or anything from the distant past though :D
eta: of course I paused the video and commented right before your ask.
I guess my oldest 'gadget' is my 1990 KLE 500 still going strong and having had very, very little maintenance other than oil and pad changes.
Other than that, I guess the most impressive is my 19" Samsung 901n 4:3 from 2006 (?) is still running smooth, and I've actually given up waiting for it to die and be replaced by something wider, but then again, I've grown to enjoy having that little square in the corner of my desk. my beyer 880s continue to not cause me even the tiniest of discomfort with their highs, a pair of cans which share my listening hours the most with the 58x, both highly complementing one another.
amicable greetings, D!
My AKG K52 and IG955 type c have been a blessing for me.
Above all the other things, my iPod Classic 160gb and Sennheiser HD600
About a year and a half ago I got a thinkpad t400s with a core2duo from 2009 and I'm not nice to my laptops (I'm very good at dropping them) this laptop has served me well, and i think it served its previous owners as well, i love it for light web browsing and exiting text files, rn my little brother uses it for his latin homework (since we use a legacy version of Rosetta stone that doesn't run on newer versions of windows, but when he finishes I'm gonna reclaim it and I hope to use it for years to come
I have the same Casio watch and love it to bits. Mine is 5 years old on the original battery. I also have a few mechanical watches and pocketwatches, 2 of which are more than 80 year old. Lastly, my Nikon D3100 with the 35mm f1.8 has been doing duty for over 15 years
A device which has stood up the test of time is the FiiO X3 mark 2 music portable music player.
It doesn't have Bluetooth, it doesn't have wifi, it's just a decent reliable player with a decent sound profile. Load my favorite Playlist hand I'm good to go, battery last night for days, weeks on moderate use, plays just about every audio format including dsd. It has lasted for years and still is going strong.
For me the tech thats stood the test of time is my very first mechanical keyboard red switch tkl cm storm. Got that shit in 2016 when i was in high school and I only recently stopped using it and just have it as a back up. Its still completely functional without any functional problems essentially obo minus the physical wear on it.
For me it has to be the fairphone 4. Got it when it came out and loved it. Battery was getting a bit week so pop the back and replace it. Fall of the tablel on the USB-c port while charging and damage the port. Took out 5 screws and replace it. Love it. Will probably have this phone for a long time
Great video! For me: the original Chromecast, been using it for 10 years, I've changed 3 times my TV and still have the same Chromecast. In headphones: the AT M40x. Is not the headphones I use the most for listening, but it is the headphones i use the most period, for editing podcast, videos, zoom calls, anything. Is always connected to my computer and been using them for years. Cheers!
aaaaye the topping d10! i've had the d10s since 2020 and have never had any issues with it :D
My Yamaha rx A730 from 2013 still rocking my living room. However pound for pound I’m most impressed with my slightly modified Status Audio OB1 headphones. I replaced the original fabric(velour I think)pads with Brainwaves fake leather pads which tightened up the bass some and boosts clarity without being bright or boomy. They are studio open-backs so very neutral to begin with. When I pair them with my Alex Cavelli designed Monolith Liquid Spark DAC and Liquid Spark amp these cans perform like what I would expect very high end headphones to sound like. The Liquid Spark combo does a remarkable job of making budget priced cans sound upscale. The OB1s seem to be the perfect match. I don’t own any uber high end gear however I do have the Drop/Sennheiser HD 6XX, 599 & 558, Byerdynamic DT990, HiFiMann HE400i, Philips Fidelio F3, Monolith M650, among others and the Drop Cavelli tube hybrid amp w/ Schiit Modi 3 DAC and various lesser DAC/amps.
Me personally I prefer the hd600 for under 300 bucks nowadays but all of the 3 first hd600 series headphones are amazing
my daily driver IEM is the OG Moondrop Starfield it's still my main choice after two years.
it's my go to IEM to test gears at any audio meet.
i also daily drive an Onkyo DPX-1A DAP that's like 5 years old now probably.
the oldest tech i have that still going strong are my childhood game consoles SNES,PS1,and PS2
of course i modded all of them but that happened later when i know what i'm doing...😄
I am the third owner of both of my Genelec 8351As. They are from Q1 2016 and Q3 2017, respectively.
Both are still immaculate save for the scratches that allowed me to snag them for so cheap.
Ipod Video - 5.5 generation - 80GB model from I think 2006! It has the gorgeous Wolfson 24-bit DAC and is regarded as the best-sounding Ipod. I almost never used it with the stock firmware but with Rockbox instead. This unlocks a very powerful EQ and removes the need of Itunes for uploading files onto it. Rockbox just works with folders and sub-folders inside the Ipod without a problem. I love playing music from it instead of my phone as it's reliable and frees up my phone, especially at a party with other people. The battery would last days so I never think about it. I've had around 4 such devices with batteries replaced. These are cheap and available on eBay in mint condition. Compared to Android phones, I love on the Rockbox Ipod the UI, tactile buttons and ease of creating dynamic playlists on the fly.
The Oldest tech that i still use, is a Headphone, Avinity AHP-967 from 2015/2016 that was a limited (500 pieces) Headphone cooperation with the cable brand Avinity and Beyerdynamic Headphones, its like a Beyer dt 880 but a little bit different tuning and a better Cable
Casio ae1200 ie Casio worldtimer ie casio royale, the best beater watch that’s damn near indestructible. Great choice dms. I’ve thrown mine across a room and it still keeps going.
My tungsten/ceramic wedding band 😊 Stylish, goes with me everywhere, and up for ANY hard-hitting adventure. Just like my wife 🥰
It will be my Razer Abyssus mouse. I used it since 2010 al the way up to 2019, I was a CS 1.6 player and then a dota2 player. And that mouse didn't even had a pixel skipped while tracking. Flawless. Its still working but I have since upgraded to other ones.
My Razor Blackwidow keyboard is from 2014 and still gets used everyday. Not a single thing failed so far.
Other than that probably Airpods Pros however I never had a pair for a long time (sold the 1st gen for the 2nd gen and the 2nd gen for the 2nd gen USB-C) but I'm using them since quit a few years now.
One thing I've had for years was the Steelseries Rival 100. It was the first gaming mouse I had. Lasted for like 8 years, still use it till this day everything still works normally. But the left click registration is starting to wear out. But I mean it's still wild to me that it lasted that long for a mouse that costed me €40.
I'm still using an old PS/2 keyboard that I got from an old Compaq PC I got in 1998
I use it on my NAS PC
Still have my OG HD600's. I have not owned and used regularly a single piece of audio gear longer than those headphones. They definitely could benefit from new pads, though.
Nice vid mate
A scuffed up old HD600 I got for 175. I usually use my sundaras for music listening, but that 600 ain't going anywhere. Little else will last that long and stay good. I do use an old Canon 5D digital camera from 2005, and it still makes amazing 13mp images from it's huge sensor. I use a garmin instinct, they make the best build quality smart watches (as in, lasts) and casios for dumb watches. Very little of my kitchenware is new, oldest is a stand mixer from 39, though the cast iron might age it out - who can tell with those things.
My keyboard is significantly older, a ps/2 1987 Model M.
I increase the volume and put my ear closer to the ipad speaker to hear the keyboard sound (without looking at the screen) and this is the first time your voice startled me. 😂
I also own the Nothing Ear 2 and i think they sound awesome right out of the box, very detailed, open and punchy sound. I own other tws like the Sony Linkbuds S (very laid back mids and highs, i had to eq them) or Samsung Buds 2 (they sound lightweight and a little bright compared with the Nothing) and only the Oneplus bus Pro 2 can stand the comparison with the Nothing, at least for my taste.
Old Folex watches I got while deployed to Bahrain 🇧🇭.... they are really high quality built copies and look and feel a lot like a real Rolex...the second hand even sweeps instead of ticks...😊
I love my infinity glide 500 Bluetooth headphones. It's cheap , durable ( can handle sweating , drizzling) and avoid quality is above avg for the price range. Planning to run it as long as the 2nd pad i bought wears down.
Second would be my phone , K20 pro 👽, 4 years going strong. Love the notchless display, awesome performance at best value . Was hesitant initially but i didn't really come across ads in miui , it's not as good as stock Android but better than the general impression it has.
Regarding the smart watch segment there, when you said ‘I like to keep things simple’ I was about to type a comment saying something to the effect of ‘Well try a Casio’. Glad I waited 😅
My JBL 305p MK2 would be by far the oldest still working tech. Good thing that actually good speakers work really well with gaming since they are on my desk to play video games on.
Among the ones mentioned: Nothing Ear(2), Logitech MX Vertical, and 6XX
You, John, and Lil' Peach are incredible. I'm so sorry your experience was so absurdly chaotic, but I'm really glad y'all are on the other side
The logitech vertical is definitely underrated! Also, if Project OMEGA ever launches as a more widespread product - I want them to look exactly like that!
I have a sharper image digital clock that I got as a hand me down in 2006 and it's still chugging, with Duracell batteries that expired in 2008. I plan on keeping it forever. My mom's PC has a Q9650 from 2008 and it's still pretty respectable, it does what she wants it to do without any real sluggishness. My PC has a 4790K that has been overclocked its entire life and it's still serving me just fine. I even built a 7950X/4090 rig in 2022 and I ended up going back to my 4790K because that rig gave me so many problems but the i7 just works, like an old Lexus.
My Galaxy S7 is also worth mentioning, I kept it for 5 years before replacing it due to terrible battery life and sluggishness, especially when using maps. Other than that, it was solid and it is to date the best phone I've ever had. The fingerprint sensor cracked & chipped but it still worked, no recalibration required. On the other hand, my Xperia 1 III (that was double the price) has a fingerprint sensor that malfunctioned after 2 years. I have to restart it everyday to keep the sensor working. The battery has degraded faster than the S7 too, despite babying it way more.
I’ve got a set of nothing ear (1) and wore the shit out of it. One finally died but I’ll attest to the ruggedness of the nothing ear
Cool Video DMS 🌵
Fellow hd 650 & ZMF fan!
In that vein, OG Auteur Blackwoods - the Blackwood upstairs the game of most ZMF cans though your resin versions may enjoy that lack of cup resonance too?
Schiit Valhalla 2 plays with great synergy with 650’s and ZMF’s 💜
Grado heaphone extension cable does a nice job of disappearing ✨
IFi spdf iPurifier 2 with ifi iPower X can enhance a dac input significantly from say a wiim pro -,leveling up this device into audiophile territory.
Pangea usb XL bifurcated digital cable.
IFi usb iPurifier 3 with a lps or uprated power as above can help a macs usb out greatly.
Amarra played natively and without dsp is a good mac player.
Getting a obdii wireless port reader and a phone app is great for tracking down check engine lights on the fly :)
I don't really end up getting a lot of scratches or anything on stuff, I tend to take really good care of everything. I'd say maybe the case for my airpods pro is the only thing that's got scratches and whatnot on it because that's the only thing that will end up in the same pocket as my keys and wallet.
Will you review the Nothing Ear and Ear A?
With your own custom eq?
My old GBA SP. I'm the original owner of it, got it for my 5th birthday, and it still works. Going through FF Tactics Advance rn.
Absolute legend. I’m replaying Metroid fusion at the moment.
Idk if this is outside the scope of this channel but Zebralights. They make incredible headlamps that are bright, water proof, efficient, run on 18650 Lithium ion batteries, and most importantly are absolutely bombproof. As someone who's gotten into cave exploration I literally trust my life to these headlamps. To be clear, Zebralights are overkill for most people and are on the pricy side ($60-100). But if you want a headlamp that you can buy once that takes universal, cheap, rechargable batteries and will probably last longer than you will; Zebralights are incredible. But yeah, in terms of tech products that are built to last these are the gold standard.
P.S. Picked up the Samsung Meteor Mic based off your recommendation a while back and have been really happy with it just as a general purpose zoom/gaming mic. Thanks for the help.
Smart thumbnail. Caught my eye ;)
Thanks! 😄
The tech that last for me and the number of yrs I have been using it up to today
iphone 7 5yrs
Asus laptop 6yrs
G-shock watch 10+ yrs just replaced parts recently: the watch band, water resistance ring and battery. they still got parts! for 40 dollars total.
Zojirushi cool water bottle 10+ yrs just replace parts recently: the silicone for seal. they still got parts! for 1 DOLLAR TOTAL! (this item is not exactly tech)
Rhythm table clock 10+ yrs the clock stop functioning, is sent it to Rhythm and the entire internal mechanism is replaced for 7 dollars total.
The Japan are quite something when it comes to long time after service. I am really impress. Good for my wallet and the environment.
I got a Dell laptop from Sweden that is 8 years old now xD. Still works fine as my browsing laptop.
Vinyl records, introduced in 1940s and (even though a niche from a very long time) still sold
coolermaster mh751. legendary comfort.
I love how DMS just rolls out of bed and creates a clip hahahahahaha!!
@DMS3TV Using stock pads on the 6xx or the ZMF ones? Those looked more like stock but it was a bit blurry
Stock on this set. The ZMFs on my 650s which I have in another room.
@@DMS3TV Cool, nice to know they still have legs, I'll probably pick up a pair
I have a bunch of tech that's 20-50 years old and still more or less functions the same all these years later. But sadly most things of 5-10 years old have long been replaced or discarded. I miss the good quality stuff we got in the 80s and 90s that could be repaired!
Brother, can you review the latest Nothing Ear and share your advanced EQ settings to us..
Mines the V-Moda M100 their built to last
It’s a phone, but my iPhone 12 Mini. Have had it since launch. It’s chipped and gauged. It’s on its second battery. Everything about it just seems, fine. The screen is fine to look at. The camera takes pictures that are, fine. The form factor is unbeatable. Then there’s my Seiko SKX013. I can’t wear a smartwatch to work because they’re too distracting. So I’ve been wearing the SKX since 2018. And I’m not sure why I’d ever stop. The turtle is nice but it’s much larger. I paid $189 for it and just don’t see anything other than Aliexpress watches which offer the same value and a name brand on the dial.
What ceramic key caps are you using?
ive noticed that the custom eq is always quiter than the personal eq on the ear 2's any reason why
How would you compare the Atrium to the empyrean 2. What makes 1 better choice than the other?
My Ray Samuels Blackbird headphones amp
AE1200 SPOTTED 10 YEAR BATTERY RAHHHH 🗣
Nothing ear 2 is easily to get stolen (for obvious reason). But it sounds good. The battery is abysmal, voice cancel worse than some iem without battery.
But still. It sounds good.
Funny but that will be Grado rs60 (2007) and sennheiser px100IIi(2010?)
iPod Classic 160 GB, PlayStation Vita, Senns Momentum M1
Similarly my MX Ergo has lasted me like 8 years or more.
while i do personally swap my shit out somewhat often, i ALWAYS have that mf mx master on me. goated mouse. i do miss my mx vertical but i missed having an unlocking scroll wheel more LOL
I got the topping d10s dac connected to my samsung one connect box, the schitt hel 2 connected to the samsung one connected box and my yamaha hs50m studio monitors with all the knobs set to flat while my hd 600 the original marble version connected to the front. My tv is the 65 inch samsung curve qled 4k tv and the tv is set to pcm for 2 channel home stereo with my sony 4k blu ray player connected to the samsung one connect box. I'm looking for a deal to upgrade to the oppo udp-205 4k blu ray player, I wish oppo still made blu ray players and implemented there hifi experience on there android phones. I don't know if sony will make a new 4k blu ray player and implement audeze sound signature features on the 4k player since they acquired audeze awhile ago.
Personally I never buy a thing that I don't think gonna last, some examples would be: Beyerdynamic DT1990 pro, Zendac V2, Samsung A71, Galaxy buds 2 pro, Hwawei band 7, wired Xbox controller...etc. For me the durability is a key
Wireless earbuds : Trust me when I say this: Get the Oppo Enco X2. For audio quality they're very good, especially when tunned via an external EQ (like Poweramp equalizer). ANC and battery life are good but what interests me: sound quality, is very good, especially for wireless earbuds
IMO battery powered only gear isn't the best example for durability/ longevity. No matter how good it is. Unless there's an easy way to swap batterys and they are easily accessible/ bought. (and recycled by the way)
Diana mr review? Diana or Atrium as a one and done?
BTR5
Nugget
Certainly not anything that has an embedded, non-replaceable battery
An unfortunate side effect of the modern tech world. I don’t like it, but some of my devices still have that. :(
Well I have used the same Casio for many years ❤ and used the ear 2’s for almost a year now, great choices
Nothing ear 2 vs Oneplus buds pro 2?
So tough, the oneplus buds pro 2 win on comfort for sure (and mic quality app-depending). The nothing ear 2 do sound better imo (especially with the amount of control the EQ has).
@@DMS3TV I see, great to know
Thanks
Ear (2) is a relatively new product. The fact that it looks like an old product show it actually doesn't last long, at least in terms of looks. Transparent plastic is no that durable, I bet a Buds 2 Pro would've held up much better.
I’ve had this pair for a while before launch, and they’ve really been through some heavy abuse with my use.
HD650
Cool video
2:12 for limiting what your dad can do online? 🤭
1:1?
Aura sounds pretty great, but having said that, if it’s only Americans that are losing billions, then I have no need for it.
Promo SM 🔥
That stood the test of time? Is the test of time now to outlast expiration date of milk?
seriously all the latest tech products
Unfortunately yes. Nothing is made to last
Everything on this list I’ve had for years. The shortest being those IEMs but for modern tech getting 4 years of heavy use is pretty good.
… do you keep milk for 4 years? 😳
why is this not 4:3? i'm unsubscribing
My Thinkpad that's almost a teenager, and my Discman D20 that's past 30 already 😅
Thin and light? Not even close; more like thick and robust 🤌🏻🤌🏻