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  • Опубліковано 15 лют 2021
  • Finally! THE most expensive planar flagship! Is it the flagship that all others have to learn from or does it have some things to learn of it's own?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 457

  • @albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797
    @albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 3 роки тому +322

    I love watching videos about headphones I can't afford

    • @Leo.SKDXL05
      @Leo.SKDXL05 3 роки тому +8

      tbh we are not really missing out! If u had $6k to flex on a pair headphones I'll probably wouldn't need a UA-cam video to justify my purchase...🤷‍♂️...still good quality video by Joshua.

    • @MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING
      @MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING 3 роки тому +1

      Me too

    • @Wittgepedia
      @Wittgepedia 3 роки тому

      expensive headphone reviews might as well be a cult.
      All I can afford is an Audeze LCD-2F, but I like to imagine
      if I got rich, what I'd buy. But my inability to afford expensive
      headphones, got me into audio cables, as a way to bump your
      headphones into the next price category. I have a $300 6N+ OCC
      copper cable, and I must say, the improvement is so great (after
      roughlly 200 hours of burn in) I'm not sure why all these reviewers
      are luke warm or cold on 6N/7N OCC copper/silver. I now seriouslly
      question whether an LCD-X with it's stock cable would outperform
      an LCD-2 with a $300 6N/7N OCC 8 Wire Cable. I wish someone
      would do this comparison.

    • @Leo.SKDXL05
      @Leo.SKDXL05 3 роки тому +3

      @@Wittgepedia bRuH...$300 for cables...don't get me wrong Periapt has a wad of my hard earned money, but bRuH...I'm glad they paid of on the promise for you! Long live the hobby & revolution! 👊

    • @Wittgepedia
      @Wittgepedia 3 роки тому +1

      @@Leo.SKDXL05 It makes sense
      from a chemistry point of view. When
      they cast 'bells' for example, they know
      the more orderly the crystalline structure,
      the better the sound of the bell. Now apply
      to audio cables.

  • @MIO9_sh
    @MIO9_sh 2 роки тому +37

    I personally had listened to the susvara at a headphone store (and lucky they do have a demo unit for it). Listened to it for once, and I'm going back to the store every week or so just to get back that feeling. I can't really comment much on it, nor is it really *that* spectacular sounding since I have an HD800S as my daily driver, but the whole thing of "naturalness" really cuts through the whole review. Every time I listen to the Susvara, I feel relaxed, and start to get sleepy, even when there legit is hardcore stuff playing, it is THAT natural sounding of a headphone. That's something that I can get ever so close but never get there with EQ, the Susvara is always irreplaceable in its own term. Not the best in any area, but definitely a well-rounder for anything you could imagine throwing at it.

    • @noob9103
      @noob9103 9 місяців тому

      you should try susvara with loud speaker driving power amp. it will knock the hell out of you. you would not look for anyother headphone.

  • @ResolveReviews
    @ResolveReviews 3 роки тому +77

    "Girthier regions of the vocal response" - I gotta steal this description. Any opportunity to describe something as 'girthy' should be taken.

    • @fatdoi003
      @fatdoi003 3 роки тому +1

      funny thing Andrew, I listened to it at an audio show powered by WA33..... it genuinely didn't blow my socks off based on the price alone..... i think it's a great headphone but is not 'special'

    • @ResolveReviews
      @ResolveReviews 3 роки тому +3

      @@fatdoi003 Yeah I mean some people prefer a certain kind of flavor, which the AB1266TC may be better suited to. Personally I prefer the kind of reference sound the Susvara gives.

    • @metal571
      @metal571 3 роки тому +11

      Girth

    • @Seanonyoutube
      @Seanonyoutube 3 роки тому +1

      This is a girthy comment

    • @niko1even
      @niko1even 3 роки тому

      *G I R T H*

  • @beautiful_ground
    @beautiful_ground 3 роки тому +23

    When the headphones are sus.

  • @derzemel
    @derzemel 3 роки тому +63

    Now ask them to send you the Shangri-La :P

    • @RossKyle95
      @RossKyle95 3 роки тому +2

      quite a few folk prefer susvara greatly to even the shangri la

  • @thomasni123
    @thomasni123 3 роки тому +175

    $6000 for:
    > Hifiman QC
    > A shitty cable
    >"kind of good" build
    ???

    • @flossenking
      @flossenking 3 роки тому +46

      Profit

    • @Aurosis
      @Aurosis 3 роки тому

      ???

    • @MosoKaiser
      @MosoKaiser 3 роки тому

      Hifiman

    • @SuperSeigerman
      @SuperSeigerman 3 роки тому +13

      Your paying for all that gold.... It's pure status that's all your buying with these.

    • @allydea
      @allydea 3 роки тому +12

      The price is of course stupid, but the headphone is very nice, if it passes QC.

  • @jperfection
    @jperfection 3 роки тому +18

    The video quality is outstanding. Great Cinematography.

  • @eruilluvitar
    @eruilluvitar 3 роки тому +1

    Been excited for this review for a while! I'm so glad you did such a thorough job with it and made sure you did it justice. I'm glad I waited for your review before saving up.

  • @Precogvision
    @Precogvision 3 роки тому +60

    Hey, I just want to point out that - realistically - a 1dB channel imbalance is not going to be perceptible to the average person's ear. Most manufacturers have leeway of upwards of 2dB. By all accounts, what you've depicted in the measurement is actually excellent channel matching and well-within quality control standards; however, all the more power to you if you can actually hear a 1dB imbalance!

    • @jashan1741
      @jashan1741 3 роки тому +12

      The thing is this is not a avg person. This is for a person who wants the best of the best and At 6 grand, I want 0 imbalance

    • @Precogvision
      @Precogvision 3 роки тому +30

      @@jashan1741 Sure, I understand that. But ignoring that it's next to impossible to hear 1dB of imbalance, the rig that this was conducted on - the MiniDSP Ears - is notoriously inaccurate too!

    • @MIO9_sh
      @MIO9_sh 2 роки тому

      @@Precogvision if your headphone doesn't have precise imagine, nor do you expect those, then of course it's not noticeable. But we're talking end game headphones, we carefully evaluate every single aspect of its sound, and that 1db imbalance is already enough to warp the whole soundstage into the 4th dimension, which is not what we're looking for

  • @nonnegaard
    @nonnegaard 3 роки тому +14

    Hell yeah, I've been waiting for this for a looonggg time!

  • @hamedshahr
    @hamedshahr 3 роки тому +135

    Hifiman's infamous QC yet again.

    • @trilingualkid
      @trilingualkid 3 роки тому +3

      own mine for 3 years, nothing is wrong with it?

    • @Sand_1995
      @Sand_1995 3 роки тому +12

      I owned a HE400i 2020 edition. Replaced them thrice. All 3 units had massive channel imbalance

    • @brianp4199
      @brianp4199 3 роки тому +1

      @@Sand_1995 MADE IN CHINA

    • @Sand_1995
      @Sand_1995 3 роки тому +19

      @@brianp4199 literally everything is made in China these days. Its the standards that matter. Hifiman has poor standards and it shows.

    • @brianp4199
      @brianp4199 3 роки тому +10

      @@Sand_1995 For that money they need to test every single one that rolls off the assembly line. Not just spot check.

  • @ashishrajoba135
    @ashishrajoba135 3 роки тому +34

    Sundara, Aarya, Ananda and now Susvara. Am I the only one seeing this? There has to be an Indian guy in Hifiman who is naming those headphones!

    • @zekion.
      @zekion. 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah there is. :)

    • @albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797
      @albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 3 роки тому +10

      Hifiman deva too

    • @mariominayag
      @mariominayag 3 роки тому

      Haha i heard the names with indian accent now 🤣 cool names tho

    • @SuperSeigerman
      @SuperSeigerman 3 роки тому +2

      So are those just normal names in India or are they tied with Indian folklore, history, or religion. Some of them seem familiar to me but not all of them.

    • @anirudhr3141
      @anirudhr3141 3 роки тому +2

      @@SuperSeigerman except susvara, the other 3 are pretty common names in India...

  • @bxg8097
    @bxg8097 3 роки тому

    Very nice video! Extremely clear and clean, super satisfying macro shots and lighting imo

  • @gomdoryzoa
    @gomdoryzoa 3 роки тому +11

    Thanks for your informative review. They’ve been selling a new version of Susvaras with 3.5mm termination quite a while, including mine. (difference’s only in the termination)

    • @Smood47
      @Smood47 3 роки тому +4

      ya he didn't know about that

  • @dipeshshrestha1917
    @dipeshshrestha1917 3 роки тому +22

    Susvara is probably the best cans I have heard. I have Abyss TC but I still use Susvara way way more .

    • @robertreynolds2212
      @robertreynolds2212 2 роки тому +1

      I’m torn between the 2. I’ve heard the 1266 and was very impressed. Dying to try the Susvara.

    • @niko1even
      @niko1even 2 роки тому

      @@robertreynolds2212 Shelf Bracket vs Industrial Masterpiece

    • @bak2mb
      @bak2mb Рік тому

      what amp u driving with it?

    • @kiavaxxaskew
      @kiavaxxaskew Рік тому

      The Abyss in synergy may sound better than the Susvaras in synergy.

    • @ryderhu2296
      @ryderhu2296 2 місяці тому

      Yes, susvara is more enjoyable, and way much comfortable.

  • @TechnoGuy11
    @TechnoGuy11 3 роки тому +19

    The Susvara has not been around since the original HD800, I believe it was released around 2017 and the original HD800 came out in like 2009.

    • @mobbaddictchannel
      @mobbaddictchannel 3 роки тому +8

      True, dude should check his facts.

    • @zeke937
      @zeke937 3 роки тому +1

      I think he got it confused with the HE-6 from Hifiman.

  • @ewso100
    @ewso100 3 роки тому +17

    Whoa! Susvara actually got a review?!
    Maybe there is still a small hope for ZMF Verite open/closed getting reviewed?

  • @User_not_found_403
    @User_not_found_403 3 роки тому +3

    Hi Josh, good assessment of the Susvara's. I own a set of these and I would agree with you on them leaving you a tad bit wanting on the bass and mid-range, but overall being very well balanced and natural. I think that's what attracted me to them, they sounded very life-like even with CD quality music. That being said - the right pairing can fill those small voids. Namely an R2R dac and amplification with some meat on the bones (many Susvara owners power these from high-end amps from speaker taps). You are right - its gonna be a solution for people who have a desktop/tethered setup and if you are going through all those hoops to listen - there may be better priced options that are less clunky. Surprisingly - you can drive them to enjoyable levels using a Earstudio ES100 in balanced mode!

  • @thelastrhino2581
    @thelastrhino2581 3 роки тому +36

    11:25 Casually grabs a 1266 from among other items on his desk, just as an aside. :) Josh flex.

  • @commercio3564
    @commercio3564 3 роки тому +3

    Ah finally. The review is here. Great as usual. Bit disappointed that you couldn't get a new unit and that the sound quality isn't mega impressive. I think I'll be getting the Arya for my next headphone and go from there.

  • @TheTimmy3010
    @TheTimmy3010 3 роки тому +20

    Had the opportunity to try a bunch of headphones in one room. The "Naturalness" of the Susvara made me prefer it over the AB1266 with its "Hyperdetailed" characteristic.

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 5 місяців тому

      its still the better cans, and worth buying, although yeah, above user review/comment describe it accurately

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 5 місяців тому

      actually those in range offer same 'pleasing sound', ambient pro, a18t, phonix, premier, multiverse, so good luck choosing

  • @dannybos7024
    @dannybos7024 3 роки тому +48

    Still waiting for the Hifiman Shangry-La review

  • @c4monkey
    @c4monkey 3 роки тому +3

    Got HE6se for 650 and I love them. Most natural representation I've heard at a fraction of these. Only thing is the comfort, they don't stay very well on my head so might try some different pads if the adjustments don't work

  • @Abraxus34
    @Abraxus34 3 роки тому +9

    Joshua please take a look at the electrostatic Shangrila-Jr set. I really would like to hear your opinion of this 8k usd set

  • @HiFiGOAudio
    @HiFiGOAudio 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are so lovely to watch, I have always loved how neat B-rolls you put in your videos!!
    Great work on review of this planar flagship!! I have HiFiman Sundara that also looks delicate like this haha but costs way less.

  • @pappsa8
    @pappsa8 3 роки тому +1

    I just planning buy the Sundara,but these higher end hifimans just looks beutiful,i hope one day at least i can try them.And i like your videos man,very great job

  • @djclass005
    @djclass005 3 роки тому +13

    I own the Ananda and I love it more every day. easy to drive, punchy bass, open sounding. lots of details. just great!

    • @nortonfamily6711
      @nortonfamily6711 3 роки тому +1

      Indeed. Its staging capabilities and ability to separate out different layers of a track really is incredible.

    • @badgermcbadger1968
      @badgermcbadger1968 2 роки тому

      Weird. The egg shaped hifiman's are notorious for soft transients, no? Atleast so it feels on my edition xs, but it's pretty underpowered

  • @danrdey
    @danrdey 3 роки тому

    Josh , you have absolutely best intro/outro music amongst all reviewers in the internet , if not the best ever amongst all private channels over UA-cam ! Cheers .

  • @bimmer100timc
    @bimmer100timc 3 роки тому +2

    Did you use the hpa4? I know you only mentioned it. But many of the amps you suggest I would not say really gives this headphone an ability to achieve its best sound. :/

  • @R8Prototype
    @R8Prototype 3 роки тому

    Very good review. I don't think I'll ever be in the market for these but the last takeaway about the sundara being the best in its price was very insightful as it's been out for a while now and i figured would have been beaten. I've been going back and forth between getting a sundara or the emotiva gr1

  • @snakevenom39
    @snakevenom39 3 роки тому

    Hi, I'm considering about buying a high-end headphone. Im thinking about buying either the 1266 phi or the lcd 4z. I currently own a hd800s, and I find the bass to be a little weak on it however, i do love the sound stage and the mids. Which one should I get? I personally would like an airy, bright sound signature with punchy bass.

  • @SkywhiteChannel
    @SkywhiteChannel 2 роки тому +6

    Three quick points.
    Susvara has the best tone of any flagship.
    Only flagship that doesn’t have a issue/deficit that you need to EQ.
    Sounds the most natural of any flagship.
    I find this review very odd with your takeaways and I own the 1266TC, Diana TC, Focal Uptopia, Audeze LCD5.

  • @stevesnipes4160
    @stevesnipes4160 3 роки тому

    Love you bro. Love all your videos. Love your Abyss headphones rreview. Just recently bought the Abyss Diana V2. Love it so much. MUCH LOVE AND SUCCESS TO YOU BRO. Thank you for all your knowledge in the headphone game.

  • @jamesstevens968
    @jamesstevens968 3 роки тому

    Hi Josh another great review I've been using the audeze lcd gx gaming headphones for my ps5 also for movies with the astro gen 4 mixamp and josh they sound like a dream together try them they are awesome also I've got the sennheiser pc 38x coming in about a week I bought what headphone should I keep it's going to be very very to beat these audeze lcd gx headphones but we will see what headphone would you pick what's your opinion thankyou josh your the headphone King

  • @mariodrv
    @mariodrv 3 роки тому +1

    What DAC did you use? What amp? What tubes? Do you have a power cleaner/filter? What is your source? Cables?

  • @yahu5988
    @yahu5988 3 роки тому +28

    6000 dollar headphones should sound so good that you cannot even fathom it
    Its ridiculous that these things even have flaws at that price at all
    Headphones should sound extremely good already at 1000 dollars

    • @badgermcbadger1968
      @badgermcbadger1968 2 роки тому +5

      The only flawless headphone is he-1..... and it costs 60,000€ without taxes and the amp

    • @BIadelores
      @BIadelores Рік тому +2

      That's why I still feel the HD 800 S is undefeated as the ultra high end/end game headphone. At 1800 dollars it easily beats headphones that sale for more twice that price in spacing, clarity and quality. Not flawless (bit of a bad treble spike in its frequency response), and not for everyone due to slightly weak bass, but I think that's the priciest headphone that justifies its price tag. The Susvara and others like the Utopia do certain things better to a degree, but neither of them justify their price tag just by themselves, and next to the HD 800 S (And especially something like HD 600 which is even better value, if a little inferior in resolution and imaging), they're practically robbery.

    • @soulfulfool
      @soulfulfool Рік тому +1

      @@BIadelores 800s is also overpriced for that plastic build and flaws that you mentioned, hd600 is best value thats true

    • @thecompanioncube4211
      @thecompanioncube4211 Рік тому +1

      Lol no. HD 800s at this point in time are only worth for gaming. You could spend quite less than HD800s and get better sound quality

    • @BIadelores
      @BIadelores Рік тому

      @@thecompanioncube4211 Not really. I have never heard better headphones for some of the type of music I listen to, and I've tried these Susvara and most Focal headphones. Might wanna get a nice tube amp if you think they don't have high audio quality because solid states don't cut it.

  • @spektrograf
    @spektrograf 3 роки тому

    Well-articulate and rationalized review! Very helpful, thank you! 👍

  • @ahmedwael3019
    @ahmedwael3019 3 роки тому +1

    How did you reduce the left channel volume? Some of my IEMs have this problem as well.

  • @christianblais3350
    @christianblais3350 2 роки тому +1

    I hesitate between the SR1a, Susvara, SR-X9000 and Shangri-La Jr as my potential "endgame" HP. Do you think the Shangri-La Jr might be a good contender? (resolution, soundstage and natural timbre are my main criteria and of course, I will have to hear them before buying, not just hearing the sound demos available on the internet...) :)

  • @mikakarkkainen5479
    @mikakarkkainen5479 3 роки тому +1

    I am glad that I came across to your reviews of headphones. They are awesome. I wonder if you could make a video of what is the best Bluetooth headphone in terms of sound quality. I appreciate more sound quality than noise cancelling. Maybe price tag could be student like. Maybe up to 300-400$. Thanks your deep insight into the world of headphones. 🙂

  • @omni6409
    @omni6409 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the honest review.
    100% exactly how I felt when I heard it.

  • @bobbou
    @bobbou 3 роки тому +2

    My Hifiman Aryas had the same issue with channel imbalance, where the left channel was around 1.5dB louder. I got a return pair without any issues at all though, and they work great!

    • @allydea
      @allydea 3 роки тому +3

      How were you able to tell the imbalance?

    • @soulfulfool
      @soulfulfool Рік тому

      @@allydea he got ears? or just measure it lol

    • @kiavaxxaskew
      @kiavaxxaskew Рік тому +1

      ​@@allydea his mom farted.

  • @annona718
    @annona718 2 роки тому +2

    My buddy has it. He preaches it constantly

  • @fastsnail3568
    @fastsnail3568 Рік тому

    Hope to see a review on just the DCS Lina amplifier and your take whether it is good to power Susvara nicely!

  • @alexkhan2000
    @alexkhan2000 3 роки тому +6

    I had this for a while. I was on the verge of replacing it with the Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC that Joshua christened "The Best of the Year/Decade". Then I changed my mind and opted for the RAAL-requisite SR1a. Waiting for it to come in next week. I have the necessary gear for it. Based on what I've been reading and hearing from audiophiles and enthusiasts I trust and have known for years, the RAAL is supposed to be the real deal with a completely different technology (ribbon drivers) than planar magnetic, dynamic or electrostatic. When top flight sound engineers and producers say that it surpasses anything they've tried (and by a LOT), it's hard to ignore.
    Joshua, please put the RAAL SR1a on your list to review. I know you'll get to it eventually. You always do!

    • @bigjay1970
      @bigjay1970 3 роки тому

      Did they arrive?🤔

    • @x32i77
      @x32i77 2 роки тому

      Don't forget about Sonoma acoustics bravura

  • @buenbarro
    @buenbarro 2 роки тому

    Would you comment on the difference between Abyss AB1266 vs Sennhaiser hd820 each headphone drive with its own brand amp. which one will you get for your birthday ?? thank you

  • @faithhopelove6945
    @faithhopelove6945 Рік тому +3

    The Susvara is
    simply the
    😇KING 😇
    of "All in One "

  • @TiagrajI
    @TiagrajI 3 роки тому +9

    Hifiman reminded me of all my Sanskrit knowledge. Susvara means sweet voiced😊

    • @prla5400
      @prla5400 3 роки тому +1

      lmao
      I read Sus-vara

  • @jamesmoore4827
    @jamesmoore4827 3 роки тому

    Please pretty please I need some advice! I have decided for my first pair of REAL headphones (my best so far being Sony wh-xm4 Bluetooth lol) on hifiman Ananda or even Arya 1500 being the most I can spend and another 1000 on amo and dac. Now I am not very well off $$ and these will likely be the last headphones I get for some time. Thing is, through my research on headphones I've heard not so very good things about quality control and longevity. Should I be looking elsewhere? And if so where to look? Soundstage is important but being it will be my only pair I would like really good all rounders. I listened to all kinds of music btw. Thanks.

  • @dariobertagna9817
    @dariobertagna9817 3 роки тому +1

    Joshua, any chance you will get to review final D8000 pro? I feel it’s probably the only flagship that you haven’t mentioned

  • @SinisterDev85
    @SinisterDev85 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Josh, I know this video was about the Susvara, but I couldn't help but notice that you didn't mention the Ananda at the part in the video when you were comparing the Arya and Sundara and how capable they are for their prices vs. the Susvara. I finally own the Ananda, and im really impressed with it overall. Ive had the Sundara for a while now too and i really love it. I know that you mainly referenced the Sundara and Arya because of what they're capable of for the money , but I'm curious, do you not consider the Ananda to be impressive/noteworthy for its price too? Especially now that its no longer a $1k headphone. I don't regret buying the Ananda (although i wish i could afford the Arya) but I value your opinion, because i think we have similar ears lol. Ive consistently found myself agreeing with your opinions on headphones. And we seem to have that same high sensitivity to peaky treble.

  • @yahu5988
    @yahu5988 3 роки тому +1

    What would you say is the best headphone ever for the price relatively

  • @CheekyFest
    @CheekyFest Рік тому

    how much would you recommend spending on a headphone amp / amp + DAC for headphones which cost £1300? [currently erring towards the Arya Stealth]

  • @dontwatchmydoomvideos
    @dontwatchmydoomvideos 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are so good, you're almost to 100k subscribers, been following for a while now. But please hop on the trend of putting timestamps in the vid

    • @JohnGettler
      @JohnGettler 3 роки тому

      I think that feature is called chapters.

  • @ErfanElahi
    @ErfanElahi 3 роки тому +1

    congrats on finally achieving the susvara :)

  • @fan2hd277
    @fan2hd277 3 роки тому +3

    HiFiman in a nutshell. Also I like the diplomatic honesty. I personally think the HE1000 is the best they ever made.

  • @Sporting1210
    @Sporting1210 3 роки тому +8

    This is the only headphone I ever tried, that managed (and manages) to give me actual goosebumps. Good live recordings get a "je ne said quoi" with these, that other Flaggships i tried simply do not deliver.

    • @Sporting1210
      @Sporting1210 3 роки тому +2

      @@juanfernando6347 It's hard to explain, but let's take the Arya as example. It is a great pair of headphones and they sound BIG and wide and competent, but the Susvara has a bit less and more at the same time. It's the most natural headphonei ever heard, hence the great performance with live recording i guess. I really can't explain it, but i swear these goosebumps appear every time with certain albums ( examples: Keith Jarrett - Cologne Concert , Baden Powell - Tristeza on guitar, Anais Mitchell - Hadestown and - a tad more modern - Bugge Wesseltoft New Conception of jazz - Moving)
      But allways remember: ears are different-what feels for me like liquid music being poured directly in my hearing center, might not work for you - so plz dont take my word :>

  • @robertreynolds2212
    @robertreynolds2212 2 роки тому +9

    They are the best sounding headphones I’ve ever put on my head. When powered properly (10-12W+), they sing, and I mean SING. Depth, detail, imaging, you name it. The only headphones I’ve tried that come close are the Utopia & Abyss 1266, & even then, the only benefit they have is more efficiency (1266 not by much). These headphones are special.

  • @mrfrosty3
    @mrfrosty3 3 роки тому +5

    I get the feeling that this isn't the first time I have heard of a flagship headphone being intended for those who don't want to spend time researching and would rather skip straight to the top model. So it needs to be as pleasant and inoffensive as possible to most people.

    • @noob9103
      @noob9103 9 місяців тому

      this misleading review make you think that. susvara is all round headphone that sounds like a flagship speaker. dont listen to joshua anymore.

  • @stephannordmann5346
    @stephannordmann5346 2 роки тому +2

    I stay with the HE1000 V2 I Love it

  • @GadZookz
    @GadZookz 2 роки тому

    Which amps would you recommend for asusvara today?

  • @jeffhuff1000
    @jeffhuff1000 3 роки тому +1

    Joshua, FYI, many of your recommended equipment links are dead. You should have a look and update them.

  • @westonaggen8980
    @westonaggen8980 3 роки тому

    Hi, Joshua! Are you going to be reviewing the Unique Melody MEST's??

  • @TheCangle
    @TheCangle 3 роки тому +1

    I didn't see you show the stock cable but maybe I missed it. Does this come with the jellyfish/medical hose cable? That thing is gross, I got one with my he-6se

    • @allydea
      @allydea 3 роки тому +1

      It's actually recycled condom.

  • @Aloooy108
    @Aloooy108 3 роки тому +2

    How did you measure the imbalance?

  • @bimmer100timc
    @bimmer100timc 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite headphones. My go to pair, but they are super super picky about amplifiers. Only a handful of amps drive them properly.

    • @_chiaki_nanami_
      @_chiaki_nanami_ Рік тому

      What amplifier would you recommend sir for these to be one's endgame collection

  • @matticeverhoeven6539
    @matticeverhoeven6539 2 роки тому +1

    Can you release a 10 minute video of your amazing shots? I just want to drool.

  • @Anavrinv
    @Anavrinv 3 роки тому

    Instant like! Been waiting a while for this review

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 3 роки тому +5

    My guess is a HE6 SEv2 for $700 from adorama + a speaker amp will provide 90% of the performance for 30% of the cost.

  • @marcoferrari4285
    @marcoferrari4285 3 роки тому

    What about spirit Torino headphones? Have you ever tried them?

  • @kirbh1197
    @kirbh1197 3 роки тому

    what is the program used to see the imbalance??

  • @NicodemPL
    @NicodemPL 3 роки тому

    What kind of stand is visible at b-roll for ifi idsd and ican pro?

  • @xeniavader
    @xeniavader 3 роки тому +6

    To me, very close to the Abyss, but actually comfortable.
    Your hearing is VERY different to mine. These are absolutely amazing headphones.

  • @whiteowl3440
    @whiteowl3440 3 роки тому +1

    Finally A "REVIEW"!! Thank you

  • @GamersInkInfo
    @GamersInkInfo 3 роки тому

    Josh, how did the Gustard H16 power the Susvaras?

  • @Skylancer727
    @Skylancer727 3 роки тому +2

    Channel imbalance probably wouldn't bother me much as my ears are already imbalanced. My right ear is like 3% quieter than my left ear though oddly I can hear the same frequency range with it (think it's from using a weed wacker for over 10 years without hearing protection which obviously you hold on one side). Seems my ears just have random pits in what I can hear across the range which is just bazaar making finding that perfect headphone more annoying.

  • @funnypiggy
    @funnypiggy 3 роки тому

    Another headphone I can't afford. Could you make a video on budget closed back headphones?

  • @Stephenwongdirectimaging
    @Stephenwongdirectimaging Рік тому

    Susvara match perfectly with burson Soloist GT amp enough power drive high recommended . I enjoy listening my susvara every nights

  • @rafaelmarques1314
    @rafaelmarques1314 2 роки тому +3

    That vara is kinda sus

  • @Jer0nMr
    @Jer0nMr 3 роки тому

    Josh, i would love to hear your opinion on Erzetich Phobos

  • @SplendidTruth
    @SplendidTruth 2 роки тому

    How do you one balance the two channels?

  • @vancybergoth
    @vancybergoth 3 роки тому +1

    The Susvara came out in mid-2017 and is over a year younger than the Utopia.

  • @Nephilim-81
    @Nephilim-81 2 роки тому

    Well done, friend. Thank you for this. ;)

  • @russb3n
    @russb3n 3 роки тому +5

    Josh awesome thumbnail shot and video very nice.. This is my 2 cents after just receiving the Susvara about 4-weeks ago compared to all of my current headphone lineup Utopia, Z1R, HD800, Empyrean, list goes on and I must say I think you are total wrong about the Susvara. My first week pairing it with the only AMPS I have on hand which was the Topping A90, Monoprice THX 887, Violectric V281, Emotiva Basx A-100 (unleashed), Audio gd Master 9 amp, along with my Chord Dave AMP/DAC and none of these AMPS did the Susvara's any justice. Tell I received my Woo Audio WA33 Elite AMP where the Susvara's really showed itself. When you get into higher end gear you should have high end equipment around it and everyone knows that. I see you had the STOCK WA22 I mean WA33 ;) which I have listened too many times and will do the job 90% and surprised you still did not like them, but what I am hearing I really think the DAC Source with cables start to come into play here $99 Topping DAC will not cut it. I try to listen to each headphone each night and so far what I have listened too (I have not listened too 1266 Phi TC yet) my other HP's do not even compete. And for anyone out there that are ANALOG people which I am this is as close to VINYL using digital your going to get just pure detail no fatigue what so ever just a very balanced headphone. Bottom line the Susvara's need HIGH END equipment around it DACS/AMPS to really bring out it full potential and sorry no Schiit stack will do the job here. Still waiting on the WA33 review.. :(

    • @digitalnation2876
      @digitalnation2876 3 роки тому

      is this better than Diana V2 ?

    • @russb3n
      @russb3n 3 роки тому

      @@digitalnation2876 I’m still waiting to buy a Abyss headphone everything is back ordered. But you will need a Amplifier to power the Susvara to there capabilities. I’ve tried lower end Dacs and Headphone Amps and they just sounded okay. But when you add amplification you will see them shine..

  • @arfanirtaza834
    @arfanirtaza834 3 роки тому

    What are those headphone stands?

  • @perdana5786
    @perdana5786 2 роки тому

    Please tell us your intro soundtracks, they're awesome.

  • @DinusMarius
    @DinusMarius 3 роки тому

    Does anyone know the name of the intro song?

  • @yuckysamson
    @yuckysamson 3 роки тому

    Josh, HE1000 SE vs. HE1000 V2 vs. ABYSS DIANA PHI V2 ? Thanks. Just the short n' dirty.

  • @MuhammadKharismawan
    @MuhammadKharismawan 3 роки тому

    wait, the old HE6 and this are different. right?

  • @kahyyamdavis7783
    @kahyyamdavis7783 3 роки тому

    I love audio I love listening to music movies reviews all kinds of stuff, but what u can afford n build your dreams

  • @ianmacdonald4163
    @ianmacdonald4163 3 роки тому +3

    When the Sundara is sus 0_0!

  • @ApsterP
    @ApsterP 3 роки тому

    What's the name of the song in this video? It sounds like something i'd like to test my headphones with.

    • @sackjuorsa1843
      @sackjuorsa1843 2 роки тому

      Hey I know I'm 9 months late, but the song is called The Gordian Knot by Jakob Ahlbom

  • @ozunkeskin6919
    @ozunkeskin6919 3 роки тому

    Josh are you going to review on some speakers?

  • @soopjung
    @soopjung 5 місяців тому

    Paired these with a Ferrum OOR+WANDLA+HYPNOS stacked all together (which I consider the ultimate setup that works with any headphone in the world right now). It's really hard to describe how this headphone performs IMHO and without going into numbers, all I can say is I can listen to this headphone all day long without ever getting tired. Stuff that doesn't happen with the Focal Utopia 2022 for its narrow (but really mysterious, in a way) soundstage or the 800S that gives me the best soundstage but "cheaper" sound quality on basically everything else compared to the Susvara.
    I keep swapping between Susvara and the Utopia 2022, gave up on the 800S totally even tho I spent magical nights gaming with the Sennheiser one. I'd like to see a $4-5k Sennheiser 900s sitting beside both Utopia and Susvara up there on the throne.

  • @StatusQuo209
    @StatusQuo209 3 роки тому +5

    Hifiman QC is garbage but their customer service is spot on. They completely replaced my Sundara with the latest revision with new pads even though the ripped pads were the only issue. They did this under my request.

  • @johnratcliffe6438
    @johnratcliffe6438 3 роки тому

    Nice video Josh - subbed.

  • @louislin9
    @louislin9 3 роки тому +2

    Please review McIntosh headphone amp and Dac please

  • @brandonburr4900
    @brandonburr4900 3 роки тому +2

    I knew this wasn't a favorite of josh's once he got to the midrange performance. Josh loves headphones that can do great midrange. It's unfortunate to hear this headphone doesn't have that at this price category. I would get anything from abyss before this headphone. Even the half price Diana v2.

    • @soulfulfool
      @soulfulfool Рік тому +1

      I wouldnt get anything from Abyss :) ugly and overpriced headphones, Hifiman is very very overpriced but at least deliver better sound. About midrange I never heard planars which does it better than dynamic driver headphones

  • @datdudeinred
    @datdudeinred 3 роки тому

    6:55 what is a FAN doing on your desk? Trippy 😂😂

  • @GoodBoyShep
    @GoodBoyShep Рік тому

    I had to send back my focal clears because it was making a weird buzz noise when bass hit, and the guy I spoke to sent me the one he currently was using lol