Today we’re covering one budget DAC/AMP combo (the tiny and value focused iFi Uno), two IEMs (the budget focused Blon BL-03, and the fairly priced and highly regarded Etymotic ER2XR) and three Headphones (the portable, ultra-budget and semi-open-back Koss KPH30i, the relatively new closed-back HIFIMAN HE-R7DX, and the classic German closed-back Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro) with different prices and specs to fit different use cases.
The idea here is to help you to move away from low quality ear-buds to a good Hi-Fi audio setup (with a competent DAC, IEM and Headphone ) that can take your desktop audio experience to the next level without breaking the bank.
In this video, we’ll review a bunch of competitively priced audio gear to help you improve your Home-Office/desktop audio in 2023, without spending “audiophile money”.
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Previous video in the Home Office Upgrade (for 2023) series:
6 Keyboards to improve productivity & gaming: 👉 https://youtu.be/N-FYnT79y8w
MAIN FEATURED PRODUCTS (affiliate links):
iFi Uno 👉 https://amzn.to/3Umw55Q
Blon BL-03 👉 https://amzn.to/3KqAa4A
Linsoul Tripowin Zonie 16 Core Silver Plated Cable SPC Earphone Cable 👉 https://amzn.to/3o3XddG
Dekoni Audio Bulletz (Memory Foam Isolation Earphone Tips) 👉 https://amzn.to/3Mr6AhZ
Etymotic Research ER2XR 👉 https://amzn.to/3GvbZ3B
Koss KPH30i 👉 https://amzn.to/3MucdvB
HIFIMAN HE-R7DX:
(Amazon) 👉 https://amzn.to/3XyIcOe
(Drop) 👉 https://fave.co/3KLTWcc
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 👉 https://amzn.to/40S26oJ
LIST PRODUCTS LINKS:
(some links are part of affiliate programs)
- iFi Zen DAC V2: https://amzn.to/40U4knM
- Schiit Fulla: (Amazon) » https://amzn.to/41btu0Q | (Schiit) » https://www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2
- Tin Audio T2: https://amzn.to/3nXnKcX
- ZERO AUDIO Carbo Tenore ZH-DX200-CT: https://amzn.to/43hXCJS
- Replacement Earpads Cushion Foam for Grado Headphones (for modding the Koss KPH30i): https://amzn.to/3KmpC6j
- Budley Tangle-Free Earphone/Earbud Case, Compact Storage System: https://amzn.to/3Kmw4Kz
- Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium Edition: https://amzn.to/3ZOENuZ
- Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro: https://amzn.to/3nVxV1w
- Drop Sennheiser HD6XX: https://fave.co/3A3dq61
- Razer Blade 14: https://amzn.to/41gbQcy
- Darkvoice 336SE Tube Headphone Amp: https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/darkvoice-336se-headphone-tube-amplifier-otl-headphone-amplifier
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LINKS FOR REFERENCED VIDEOS:
How Do DACs Work? - The Learning Circuit 👉 https://youtu.be/YAxrmoVtEtE
How Speakers Make Sound 👉 https://youtu.be/RxdFP31QYAg
How does an Amplifier Work? (Class-A) 👉 https://youtu.be/dKTbrZMscpM
Koss KPH30i ULTRA _(Z Reviews)_ [mod with Grado pads] 👉 https://youtu.be/uL4tXT67vME
MUSIC:
Epidemic Sound (full video playlist)👉 https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/dkzqh5id9j24ibj7xzdfwb07dfsnk37m
Streambeats 👉 https://www.streambeats.com
