My only issue with this device is that there doesn't seem to be a case for it available that has a clip to allow you to put it on in your shirt for mic use and taking calls/meetings like all other similar devices of this form factor.
Would you recommend to use the hb1 with full size headphones like the Arya Organic? Or would you recommend to use a more powerful amp like the gryphon or the mojo 2?
It was a very good video. First of all, thank you. I wanted to ask, since they are in the same price range, would you recommend IFI HIB-DAC 3 or AK HB1?
For simplicity's sake - or if you like the warmer iFi sound - I might go with hip-dac 3, but AK HB1 has better detail retrieval and more features that give it an edge.
I haven't tested anything in that general family out with the HB1. My guess is that it would be pretty solid, but it would be pretty close to tapped out if you listen pretty loud, but okay if you want the extra headroom, but listen at more moderate volumes.
@@BloomAudio Thanks for the reply Bloomy. Its an expensive dongle and I have Galaxy S20FE 5G so was wondering if it would work. If it doesn't work after buying, money wasted, hence asked
I didn't do an extended A/B with the 5k, but to me the HB1 had better detail and didn't seem as compressed at the full extension of each range: deep bass and upper treble. HB1 also had the advantage with over-ear headphones, but the 5k's app remains stronger.
Naa.. I'll stick to my extincted Q5S TC..all the bla2 u touch, mine oldy wins.. All bro! .yet mine out 4 consumer with wins specs way long time ago.. Hope ur knob wont stached off, its so extrude.. Peace!
Hb1 + meze liric + galaxy flip 5 is a great combo, really pleased with my setup
Thanks for the comparison section, as I do love my iFi Go Blue
Still figuiring it out how to connect my sony earbuds to hb1 to Samsung S28.
Hip dac 3 review would be lovely.
I love mine so far.
As far as I am aware iFi Go Blue has a microphone to reply to calls. What about AK HB1?
This does as well. And it seems compared to other similar devices they actually put some effort into the mic features.
Hello sir, for this AK HB1 if it is made into a DAC cable, does it use power from the cellphone/laptop or the internal battery power of the HB1?
My only issue with this device is that there doesn't seem to be a case for it available that has a clip to allow you to put it on in your shirt for mic use and taking calls/meetings like all other similar devices of this form factor.
A&K actually just released a case for that. We've got them in stock. ;) bloomaudio.com/products/astell-kern-ak-hb1-case
Would you recommend to use the hb1 with full size headphones like the Arya Organic? Or would you recommend to use a more powerful amp like the gryphon or the mojo 2?
Hi - how does this compare to AK HC4 for sound please?
Really want to hear more of the AK HC4 and how it compares to others like Hiby FC6 and Cayin RU7
It was a very good video. First of all, thank you. I wanted to ask, since they are in the same price range, would you recommend IFI HIB-DAC 3 or AK HB1?
For simplicity's sake - or if you like the warmer iFi sound - I might go with hip-dac 3, but AK HB1 has better detail retrieval and more features that give it an edge.
Can the HB1 drive a t50rp Mk3 with enough headroom? Thx
I haven't tested anything in that general family out with the HB1. My guess is that it would be pretty solid, but it would be pretty close to tapped out if you listen pretty loud, but okay if you want the extra headroom, but listen at more moderate volumes.
Would the 2 and 2.5 ohms of output impedance causes issues? My Hyla CE-5 IEM has 8.9 ohms of impedance, does this mean it won't be a good match?
A "V" is a VOLT. It's only one syllable. Please use proper units.
Hi which is better ak hb1 or the btr7
Go with hb1, more features like console ready
Which one is more powerful Hb1 or Go blu?
GO blue has a little more juice than HB1. I didn't find them to be noticeably different in my tests, but on paper, Go Blu has about 20% more power.
Is this compatible with Samsung phones in wired mode?
Yes, we tested it with a recent Samsung Galaxy at CanJam.
@@BloomAudio Thanks for the reply Bloomy. Its an expensive dongle and I have Galaxy S20FE 5G so was wondering if it would work. If it doesn't work after buying, money wasted, hence asked
How is it compared to Qudelix 5k?
I didn't do an extended A/B with the 5k, but to me the HB1 had better detail and didn't seem as compressed at the full extension of each range: deep bass and upper treble. HB1 also had the advantage with over-ear headphones, but the 5k's app remains stronger.
@@BloomAudio agree ..... Owning both HB1 and Qudelix 5K ...... Qudelix 5k App remain better...
Again, Go Blu is a #1 choice in this form-factor. Ak- too expensive(
Qudelix works perfectly fine also
Qudelix 5k is a #1 choice in this form factor, eq factor, clip factor, etc factor.
And cayin ru6/ru7 for that organic analogue sound.
Doesn’t matter. A&K products sound way better than ifi
Absolutely useless without a flip. :-(
The gentlemen at Astell-Kern forgot to think logically.
Naa.. I'll stick to my extincted Q5S TC..all the bla2 u touch, mine oldy wins.. All bro! .yet mine out 4 consumer with wins specs way long time ago.. Hope ur knob wont stached off, its so extrude.. Peace!
Love the enthusiasm