MDF is used in speaker building for a very good reason, it's density and it doesnt shrink or expand with moisture conditions. The price of MDF has nothing to do with it being the best choice in speaker building. (within reason)
@cobra60six
8 жыл бұрын
Correct, and there is also the consistency of density and anti resonance factor
@adrianzaharia8885
8 жыл бұрын
Dude! You need to post more often! I like your videos...just keep doing it! You got nothing to lose! The best to you!
@LAY9706
8 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across this channel, and must tell you I'm subscribing for the fact this is a great quality video and that there was dust on your monitors base. Keep up the great work
@thorwulfx1
8 жыл бұрын
I have been happy with my HD6s. I think that, yes, it's possible to get more sound for the money if you're willing to sacrifice a few of the capabilities of this setup, or are willing to go with larger speakers, but I wanted a small set of powered speakers that looked nice, had a DAC, and did Bluetooth. If you're in love with a very sparkly top end, these might sound a little reticent, but I find the sound to be non-fatiguing. I should also indicate that these are not being used with a PC, but rather as a hi-fi rig in a smallish room. I use them with a small sub to get that last few octaves, but they don't strictly need it. They sounded nice and punchy without the addition.
@dimsoneill
8 жыл бұрын
Patrick Tracy I'm with you mate, love these HD6's.
@shashanktripathi960
6 жыл бұрын
Klipsch Sixes are the same price and have much better punch, while maintaining similar class of clarity.
@JoseCastillo-ol8eh
Ай бұрын
I could add any sub, do you have faith? Can I do crossover with these speakers? Or when adding a sub, would the sub and the HD6 be giving bass?
@thorwulfx1
Ай бұрын
@@JoseCastillo-ol8eh I would look at a number of newer powered speakers. At this point the HD6 is quite an old design (if they haven't done significant updates in the interim). You're really spoiled for choice at this point. I know that most newer powered sets automatically sense when a sub is plugged in.
@JoseCastillo-ol8eh
Ай бұрын
@@thorwulfx1 but those speakers are still for sale hehehe, I already have them, I didn't throw them out on the street, I have to decide with them, I love them, there is nothing old in sound, there are things that sound good and others bad, no matter the age
@MrStingraybernard
8 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you review , that's why I bought. Paradigm shift a2. Powered speakers , each speaker had its own (2) amps and you can daisy chain as many speakers as you want and blow audio engine away and come in 5 colors from a Canadian speaker manufacture
@rickzilla09
8 жыл бұрын
I am ready to pull the trigger on the more budget friendly A5+. I was thinking I could couple them with the Chromecast Audio accessory and stream music from my iPhone or iPad. Nonetheless, great video!
@JoseCastillo-ol8eh
Ай бұрын
hd6
@MakeSomething
8 жыл бұрын
Those are gorgeous! I would want them even if they sounded awful.
@bradleys6466
8 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say you guys make great, high quality videos. Thanks for putting in the effort... I'm glad I found your page.
@wwm
9 ай бұрын
Can I connect to these speakers my: TV, CD Player, Turntable all at once? How does it know to switch between the sound sources?
@Thedriver96207
8 жыл бұрын
I used to watch all the time before you went to South America but I've been happy with the content since you've been back. Stay snazzy
@swoopnscoop
7 жыл бұрын
I love my A5's. The auto-power off is a real nice feature. I was curious about the quality of the HD6's. Thanks for the info.
@uncanny272
7 жыл бұрын
Great vid imo. Background music at the right levels, eloquent speaker, great pace. Keep it up.
@JoseCastillo-ol8eh
Ай бұрын
I have them and the only thing you are right about is the price, since all Bluetooth equipment is at a loss, but for a 5-inch shelf or table speaker for a PC, they are absolutely fine in every way. I would also like a little more power. You can't compare a 5-inch speaker with an 8-inch one, for God's sake.
@enyceofnyc
3 жыл бұрын
Great helpful video. I decided on the A5+ Wireless. I'm connecting it to a Macbook Pro. Can you recommend a good value DAC? Is it necessary or should I just use the latest Bluetooth and DAC built into that speaker?
@mikechivy
8 жыл бұрын
Would money be better spent getting a receiver for around 400 and some wharfendale diamond 220's? I need to decide what to get within the next few days. That would put you around the same price
@chuckgardiner2186
2 жыл бұрын
All Audioengine speakers are too soft on the high end. Where are those cymbals? I agree with you. Cheers . . .
@foobar8478
8 жыл бұрын
Ive been rocking the A5+ with a xonar essence stx sound card. I'd definitely upgrade the soundcard to a proper DAC before I drop coin on speakers, especially if its a sub-par upgrade. Thanks for the review.
@Patrick73787
8 жыл бұрын
+Manuel Orozco I recommend you to upgrade to the Sound Blaster ZxR.
@foobar8478
8 жыл бұрын
Thats still an internal sound card. For $250 you can get a really good external DAC. At the end of the day it's all personal preference, but I've found that if I would have gone with an external DAC I would have been able to use it with my laptop and other devices.
@randomfrankp
8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man, are you using a new mic?
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+randomfrankp No. Same one. Just sound treated the studio to reduce ambient noise and echo. It's a lot better, and probably as good as the audio has ever been, but I'm still not 100% satisfied. May have to buy a few more things to eliminate echo entirely.
@eyehatesyou3576
8 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs if i wasn't a nerd i'd be like, WHAAAT🤓😳
@randomfrankp
8 жыл бұрын
Snazzy Labs Gotcha. I caught the tail end of your periscope last week and I thought you picked up new mics lol I probably missed some context
@NickReichert
8 жыл бұрын
Great job on the video. I have the A5+ hooked up to a Retina iMac. Anyway, do you think I would significantly benefit from a DAC with these?
@fullgaiwan
8 жыл бұрын
These speakers come with a built in DAC so I assume I could connect the to my computer or TV with optical. Did you test them with that? Do you remember how they sounded? If I went and bought the 2020s I would need much more hardware to run them.
@Vylkeer
8 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of Yamaha HS8 for myself and I use 'em with my Mac. They sound great!
@Drmunnybear
7 жыл бұрын
I am wondering, doesn't the HD6 have build-in DAC? Please also do HD3 - for the smaller size genre that actually fit desktops
@NURCU
6 жыл бұрын
Audioengine Hd6 or Beolit 17 , which?
@samratjpatil
8 жыл бұрын
I had the first Audioengine A5. I now have a pair of tannoy reveal 502. Go for studio monitors they're much much better. Jbl, Yamaha, Adam, Tannoy all of them sound really good and flat at near field.
@jamesyu4182
8 жыл бұрын
Are the Event2020 speakers powered? If not, the cost of an amplifier should be taken into account when comparing these speakers.
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+James Yu They're powered.
@astralboy
8 жыл бұрын
also take into account of the size as well....the 20's seem larger.
@huyle9988
8 жыл бұрын
Are you the only tech guy on KZitem prefering Slickwraps over Dbrand? lol just saying since I see DBrand mentioned in almost every tech video these days. Great video my friend!!
@ChrisCebelenski
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, i agree with your conclusion. You compared a mid-market studio monitor (the Event 20/20 is pretty common in that range) with what is essentially a consumer computer speaker. For the price range you quoted, you could be even in better company, say the Mackie HR824 Mk2, a THX certified monitor, which can be had for about $700/ea. (Well, that might be double - was that $700/pair?) I usually recommend that computer sound (non-pro use) go to a competent home stereo speaker, say Acoustic Research or Yamaha, and that pro's stick with pro gear as they will get a much truer version of what their sound is like that can then translate to many different devices. For casual home listening and game, you'll do much better with a great pair of bookshelf speakers and a decent receiver than you will with even the most expensive computer speakers.
@Zockopa
7 жыл бұрын
Well,i use actually a pair of old Canton Karat 20 + a fully renovated Sony TA-F570ES as desktop audio. Sounds great for a fraction of the cost of a pair of these.
@Sander7897
8 жыл бұрын
Still rocking my B&W DM310N° speakers and Kenwood A-47 amp, they sound great.
@Shane199416
8 жыл бұрын
For the same price you I could get the A5+ with the S8 subwoofer, what's better ?
@Drmunnybear
6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, great video! I recently saw a large price drop for these hd6 in where I live (almost 30% drop to 63X USD). This makes me wonder if I should reconsider these, or is there now more options on the market to look pass these? I m hoping for something larger near the TV, but will also want a vinyl setup.
@bojax9626
8 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask how big is that Asus screen for size comparison. Do you think they are too much for desktop speakers in regards to size/price (I own the old A2's at the moment)? Many thanks
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+Bo Jax It's a 27". Size is fine. Sound doesn't meet what I expect out of $750.
@bojax9626
8 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs Many thanks!
@juiceagent1
8 жыл бұрын
did you burn them in? those highs your looking for might still come in after some time
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
Yes. Mentioned this at beginning of video. Audioengine recommends 40 hours. I have put on close to 150. Still never came through. :(
@strudercutie
3 жыл бұрын
I'm here to say you've made it Quinn, so proud
@AttilaTheHun333333
8 жыл бұрын
AptX bluetooth sounds really good in my opinion.
@TVPDan
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not too familiar with DAC or how this stuff works, but according to the Audioengine site, it mentions that the HD6 has a built-in DAC (AKM AK4396), so is there a reason you mention the use of a DAC in your video?
@snazzy
7 жыл бұрын
+TVPDan The built-in one is pretty bad.
@TVPDan
7 жыл бұрын
So how do you by-pass it? If you run it through your DAC and then to the speaker, won't it go through the speaker's DAC again anyway? Or is that not how it works?
@MrNgakakguling2
7 жыл бұрын
now its 2017, what speaker should i buy?
@obfuscurity
7 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the HD3's? I love mine with the S8. The two together are the same price as the HD6.
@bankchandaeng9297
7 жыл бұрын
obfuscurity galaxy s8 wow i like your phone
@rockdamic
7 жыл бұрын
What is the black device w/ blue led connected to the station on the left? A DAC? Which model is it?
@paulo1901
8 жыл бұрын
So, which are the best computer speakers at any price range? Thank you!
@THR33-LAWS-SAF3
8 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in more videos how you use technology to your advantage with schoolwork. Keep up the good work!
@michaelhametner9780
7 жыл бұрын
did you have any chance to test the speaker internal DAC versus your external DACs?
@MrMilanina
8 жыл бұрын
These Event 20/20 are quite interesting. For some reason I couldn't find much about them online. My idea was to use them together with Emotiva Stealth DC-1 (not sure if there are better options at this price range which offers USB in, optical IN from the TV and balanced out) so I could connect both, PC and TV. Would these speakers work well if not listened at desk, but some 8 feet away from the couch? I mean, are they only good as monitor speakers?
@4252applebee
8 жыл бұрын
Give me break ! get you facts right !these Audioengine HD6 have a very cable DAC D! and a separate B1 receiver , So why do you need a $ 800 DAC(shameless plug) I still have not broken them yet although I agree at $750 they are not competitively price , For my Mac mini I use the KEF X300AW , so these end up with my bedroom TV.
@ethangreen8572
8 жыл бұрын
YES! Another video! Also just wondering when the second part of the Pigrrl/gameboy raspberry pi is coming out??
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+Ethan Green Parts are still all sold out! :(
@ethangreen8572
8 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs Damn, hopefully they'll get stock soon! Anyway keep up the great videos!
@mavelaw
8 жыл бұрын
Do you NEED a DAC to use these effectively? I was considering picking them up but don't feel like messing with DACs just yet. Let me know :)
@jtigers20
8 жыл бұрын
did you watch the video -_-
@mavelaw
8 жыл бұрын
Jordan Laney Obviously.
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+Lynode I'd highly suggest it. The only other option would be to go optical from your computer to the Audioengine; however, it's not an ideal solution.
@Crlarl
8 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs What's not ideal about it?
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+dimmddr1 If you choose to go optical out, you're relying on the DAC inside the HD6 which is pretty mediocre-designed primarily for the Bluetooth module. Optical seems like an afterthought.
@weatherfox1
8 жыл бұрын
I have to ask, did the reviewer give them the proper break in period of 40 hours? When I first got mine the mids were overpowering as well, but let that Kevlar woofer open up and it starts to even out. Also, you forget you are not really comparing a $750 speaker to another $750 speaker. This is because the HD6 has it's amp built in. So really, when you say it is a $500 speaker you could be right. With all other speakers in it's price range you have to purchase a good amp to power them which would raise the price of those speakers as a whole.I've had these for a few weeks now, and the only thing they are lacking is deep bass. This is why I purchased an SVS-SB1000 to go with them!
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+justin fox The EVENT 20/20 are bi-amped as well. Still a much better speaker. And yes, that's why I've waited several months to review them. They have probably 150 hrs on them.
@markfisher757
3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for your honesty on these speakers. my listening choice is through bluetooth and I'm looking for a good traditional looking speaker with aptx. my first thought was the Edifier s1000mk2 but my wife hates the modern look any help would be appreciated. BTW I'm from England
@jonathanchow9558
8 жыл бұрын
When's the video for the table? Really interested in the table set up! Thanks!
@IN5T1NCT66
8 жыл бұрын
What I look for in speakers without going into too much detail. Is looks, quality / performance and finally the cost the cheapest or best price for great desktop environment. I love the look of these speakers and the performance isn't bad but the cost wow. I know why you have them connected to the mac pro over priced
@chrissmith8010
8 жыл бұрын
Have you got any videos on how these speakers should be set up?
@keiththornton455
5 жыл бұрын
But will this work great with my record player I want to put my needle on my vinyl
@MokokerMovies
8 жыл бұрын
But hey lets be honest, isn't it cheaper to just use an vintange AMP with good speakers? Been using that myself. There's lots of difference in sound but be lucky and you'll never want to sell the amp again XD
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+MokerMovies You can get some excellent vintage equipment for pretty cheap nowadays.
@mikechivy
8 жыл бұрын
+MokerMovies You don't get a DAC, or blutooth, or as much portability.
@chanceltw
8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Chiovatero Can always connect a vintage amp to a DAC...
@Br0adCastYourS3lf
8 жыл бұрын
How vintage? Mid-century? Seventies? Eighties? Nineties? Millennium change? Tubes or transistors?
@megaetk
8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Chiovatero as long as it has RCA's you're set.
@CoplandOS
8 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the JBL Studio 530s? Ever listened to them?
@hannahcrawford9198
7 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend a pair of JBL LSR 308s for almost half the price they blow everything I've heard out of the water in terms of quality, including the HD6s or the HS7s. You need a lot more space for them though.
@sbn415xoxo
6 жыл бұрын
Hannah Crawford 📞
@miles7990
8 жыл бұрын
Can you please show how you built your desk?
@mankakzane
8 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find the best 2.1 speaker system for under 80$ any suggestions?
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+Zane Ali I'd look locally for used equipment. You'll find much better equipment than by looking to buy something new with that budget.
@mankakzane
8 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs thanks I didn't think about that for some reason lol
@gregorykaznacheev
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you do best tech reviews on KZitem! How about vintage speakers ,review?
@jctai100
8 жыл бұрын
good cadence and pace to this review, subbed
@varunu4176
7 жыл бұрын
Where is that desk lamp from? They look cool
@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac
8 жыл бұрын
Why do I have to use an external DAC with these when they already are powered speakers with an internal DAC? I thought the benefit of a powered speaker is that I just have to buy the speakers and don't have to spend even more.
@EngineeringUnlockedAu
5 жыл бұрын
"Using these as bluetooth speakers is a disservice to your family and your country" LMAO
@Crlarl
8 жыл бұрын
How are they with the built-in DAC?
@jrock14w
8 жыл бұрын
do you recommend a tube amp? I'm so confused with this audio stuff but I know I want a great sound
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+jrock14w Are you just speaking in generalities? What speakers or headphones?
@jrock14w
8 жыл бұрын
Snazzy Labs i want an amp to push my dt 990s and i dont know what type of amp to get should i get a regular dac or a tube amp?
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+jrock14w Price range?
@jrock14w
8 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs $400 is the most I can do
@diegocasd
8 ай бұрын
audioengine hd6 vs klipsch the fives ?
@eric_hates_the_poor
8 жыл бұрын
You can't improve Justin Bieber with any speakers.
@astralboy
8 жыл бұрын
and you can't improve any speaker with JB as well
@connor9966
7 жыл бұрын
You know what they say... Garbage in, garbage out.
@kameracamera8120
7 жыл бұрын
Lay off Justine - She's adorable.
@stp22
6 жыл бұрын
In the tone of Britney, Leave Justin Alone LOL
@Kratos3962
4 жыл бұрын
You actually can. As long as you use broken speakers.
@dimsoneill
8 жыл бұрын
I really don't get the comparison with the Event 20/20s. These speakers include a very good bluetooth receiver, and a pretty decent DAC, both of which are not included in the Advents. surely these additions justify the extra cost. Also these are not meant to be studio monitors and not made for near view listening. Not really comparing apples with apples there cost wise. Invalid comparo IMHO.
@JoseCastillo-ol8eh
Ай бұрын
I could add any sub, do you have faith? Can I do crossover with these speakers? Or when adding a sub, would the sub and the HD6 be giving bass?
@james_wheelz
5 жыл бұрын
Why are you still using a Nexus 6P? I loved mine but lol that was 4 phones ago.
@nope8620
8 жыл бұрын
Still an awesome video after watching it multiple times! Would you happen to have a link to the desktop lamp with the grayish shade? Looks great
@marcelomunoz4130
Жыл бұрын
Klipsch the fives or Audioengine Hd6 for movies and music thanks!!!!
@claudronnaidoo1
8 жыл бұрын
excellent video Snazz
@VeryCoolAlan
8 жыл бұрын
Wait, so is the Schiit DAC still good?
@captainwalter9422
8 жыл бұрын
No, I must say it is still quite, Schiit! *ba dum tss*
@MichaelNNguyen
8 жыл бұрын
Loving my Audioengine A2 (white).
@brandonlim5709
7 жыл бұрын
have you looked at the Jbl Lsr305 or the KEF eggs
@catonfuller8736
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! What's the name of the intro song?
@aldphillip2003
8 жыл бұрын
Will you please review the Vanatoo T1? I've heard great things, but I want your opinion!
@ericthomas2388
8 жыл бұрын
those aren't meant to be desktop speakers
@TechLineHD
8 жыл бұрын
these are pretty nice!
@amanieux
8 жыл бұрын
you say bluetooth sounds bad. but bluetooth is not sound related is just a digital transmission system, it just transmits digital data loslessly. if the sound is bad it is the dac after the bluetooth receiver that was not good enough so blame the internal dac, not the bluetooth. or am i missing something ? if they share the same internal DAC, the optical line in should have the same bad sound quality.
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+amanieux In theory, you're correct, but practically, that isn't the case. Bluetooth bandwidth is still pretty limited and while the theoretical bandwidth of Bluetooth 4.0 is high, just like USB 3.0/3.1, current tech can't reliably push those speeds. So the unit is crippled by inefficient Bluetooth hardware.
@DeviantDeveloper
4 жыл бұрын
No digital input to use the built in DAC? (Bluetooth doesn't count it's low quality), WTF?!
@vahanyazarian5582
Жыл бұрын
The best way to spend money for speakers is to watch videos like yours .Thanks1
@beitie
8 жыл бұрын
Why not just go Active and get some Pioneer S-DJ05's? Active amp, about $300 less.
@Flashyfinancier
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@ShotPlaysGamez
8 жыл бұрын
Great work as always
@MalachiWalsh1
8 жыл бұрын
Balllllsss😂😂😂😂😂 Your audio video are always on point 👌👌👌
@stevendensmore4646
8 жыл бұрын
It's not the Bluetooth that sounds bad it's Justin
@robertellis5567
8 жыл бұрын
M8 been watching your vids for a day now just wandering what you do for a living?
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+nova gamer KZitem!
@robertellis5567
8 жыл бұрын
sry you just you know your stuff really well so i thourght you came from like a sound engineer background.
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+nova gamer Nope. Just a huge audio hobbyist. :)
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+nova gamer Thanks for watching, BTW. Welcome to the channel!
@azepromidi
8 жыл бұрын
how about reviewing the ramsa ws a10e-k speaker i used them and man there are clean
@djsamk10ify
8 жыл бұрын
I want to see you do a review on a pair of kef or bowers and wilkins
@samblazer07
7 жыл бұрын
another quality tech reviewer. .this is when you sub
@omgimgfut
8 жыл бұрын
I find it hard to believe that you can tell the difference between a DAC (not amp) that costs $100 and a DAC that costs $800. Unless the DACs do some processing to the sound, what they output should be mathematically identical as long as the components they use aren't introducing distortion.
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+omgimgfut Different chips and different power topologies will have both different noise floors and different levels of precision/quantization-errors due to the clocks built inside the device. While a digital file on one computer to the next can be absolutely, mathematically identical, a DAC converts that data into analog waveforms-which is not 1:1 across hardware-the analog filters, jitter levels, etc. all color and change the way we perceive sound. Higher quality DACs typically have significantly higher quality femto clocks, lower jitter, and therefore present more dynamic range, separation, and depth that cheaper silicon.
@bryan333333333333333
5 жыл бұрын
how do magnets work?
@tigerbalm666
7 жыл бұрын
Will Litl'e wayne sound better wit dis?
@ChristopherHowat
8 жыл бұрын
i love your audio videos, pls do more
@mrlemon9880
8 жыл бұрын
What`s the name of the background musik at 0:43?
@americanv8ss
8 жыл бұрын
I'll never buy Audioengine speakers again but I do like the design
@lebis94
8 жыл бұрын
400$ might be a budget speakers only for rich people.
@snazzy
8 жыл бұрын
+Edgars Ļebedevs Uh no. Most speakers don't cost less than $400.
@lebis94
8 жыл бұрын
Snazzy Labs Most studio monitors won't cost less than 400$. Most computer speakers cost less than 400$, lol most of them actually cost even under 200$
@Samosayummyyay
8 жыл бұрын
Computer speakers usually go for 30 - 100 Euro. That's one of the most popular range tho.
@HeavyDevy89
8 жыл бұрын
$400 bucks is actually pretty cheap when you consider a lot of audiophile grade stuff is WAY more expensive than that.
@CoachAlexK
7 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Labs Speaking of things that look expensive, where'd you get those linen wall art things?? I saw it in another vid and have been scouring your channel to find their earliest appearance, and this is it. Looking for something exactly like those, did you make them?
@mborginis
7 жыл бұрын
No mention of the well documented break-in period these speakers require. Audioengines open up quite a bit after 40 hours
@snazzy
7 жыл бұрын
+Mike Borginis I break-in everything I review. Still underwhelmed after 60 hours.
@mborginis
7 жыл бұрын
Fair enough, thanks for the review
@SilentServiceCode
8 жыл бұрын
Looks like the metal grille in front of the led is not centred
@beau6113
5 жыл бұрын
I paid $250 for my Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultras 15 years ago and haven't considered replacing them once. Every other PC speaker that I've seen released since then is laughably inferior.
Пікірлер: 250