Bluesound Powernode Review: My Experience. 

Thank you 😊

Happy to help! 👍🏻

Thanks Diego, let me know what you think. Which speakers are you pairing it with?

@@MisterChibs with the wharfedale linton heritage, a chunky boy but easy 90db speakers, much easier than Kefs. I’m also a headphone guy first but I had a great time with the Naim Uniti Atom. That’s a marvelous piece of streamer/dac/amp that pairs really well with the ls50. ;)

@@dinfreitas Nice! Haven’t demoed Lintons but would like to. I hear they’re supposed to be awesome. 👍🏻

@diego Freitas, how was the powernode n330 with the Lintons?

Thanks Ricardo, next video should drop soon! (I hope)

Thank you! There's a lot of alternatives out there. If you're stuck on getting the LS50 Metas, check out my Hegel H190 Video. If you want something more budget friendly, stay tuned for my next upcoming video. 😉🍻

Haha my first death threat 😂 At least you didn't already buy anything yet. (where was someone like me when I was buying? 🤔)Best advice I can give you is try and demo that combo first with some familiar tracks and see if you like it. As for my headphone rig, follow this like an hit pause immediately. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ko6xq6Q1gYQ.html I'm working on my next video now and testing a different amp as we speak. Stay tuned, and thanks for watching!

Thanks for your input Elvis! I like Sonus Faber. Demoed Sonetto 8 and wow!!👍🏻

Thanks for sharing your experience! LS50 Metas do not sound thin anymore 😉Watch the next video in the series to see how I solved this. I'll link below ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html 🍻

Clears are great cans. IMO, Keep the Bluesound Node and get a decent class A/B amp. LS 50 Meta need more power. I'm sure you saw this coming since you watched this vid 🤣. I'm at a place now where I really enjoy my loudspeaker setup so there's a nice light at the end of the tunnel. It just takes more work / money to get there than with headphones. Let me know what you end up with and your thoughts! 🍻

Thanks man! That X26pro has a lot of positive reviews but I’ve never tried it. What I can tell you is that once you get a taste of R2R, it’s tough going back. I’m going to be doing a review on this in the near future so stay tuned. Having said that, I’ll steer you towards Pontus II 100%.

I have to agree with Mr Chibs, the Pontus II if you like to listen for long periods, the sound is amazing. If you like that clinical sound, where you can hear the janitor down the hall from the studio cursing the stopped up toilet, then the Gustard, or any Delta Sigma DAC in that price range will suffice.

I’ve found a great deal on the Gustard (almost half the price of the Pontus) and went for it, will be in my hand this coming week.. I can’t say if it’s going to be my cup of tea but considering the price I paid I won’t lose many money if I decide to not keep it!! For sure I’ll keep my eyes opened for a good price on the Pontus

@@Iuglus Nice, let me know how you like it. Would be an interesting comparison between the two. Just working on my Pontus review now 👍

@@MisterChibs long story short: I bought the Pontus, compared, sold the Gustard

Something easy to drive would be my recommendation. Something from Klipsch maybe? You can try RP-600M II. 🍻

Streaming music was done directly from the Powernode. Playing Xbox and computer audio was optical. For a second system with the right speakers, Powernode should be great. What speakers will you be running with it?

@@MisterChibs thank you for clarifying! I’ll be trying two options in Bowers and Wilkins 607 S2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 50. I’m going to audition both and whichever don’t work I’ll be returning. And in the winter this will be moving to my living room to encourage my wife why a bookshelf setup on stands is better than a crap soundbar (le sigh…Bose tv speaker). This isn’t my main setup, I’ve got a Rotel RA-1570 with a Bluesound Node, Focal speakers, and Revel sub for my basement which is extremely versatile.

@@chupacabratx Totally agree with you regarding soundbar. The problem with wife approval (for me at least) is unsightly speaker wires. If you can figure out how to hide them somehow, you’ll have a better chance. Let me know which speakers you end up with! I think the Powernode needs something on the warm side to balance things out. Or perhaps it just needs easier to drive speakers. We’ll find this out!

@@MisterChibs I’m keeping the Monitor Audio Bronze 50. On first impression they have a lottttt of detail and it’s not too bright. I use a few songs to test based on what I listen to. Purple Disco Machine, Steely Dan, Jim Croce, Tame Impala, Blues Traveler, and Prince are all very happy through this. Can already tell these will be great after they’ve broken in some more.

And I’m using Kanto speaker stands which hide the wires, only $160 USD (around $200 CAD) and look great.

Hi Michael, I don't have the Grahm speakers but with a sensitivity close to what my LS50 Metas are, I would make sure you can demo the Powernode first or you buy from a place with a good return policy. Apart from the Powernode, I recommend Hegel H120 and if you're interested in simplicity, I just did a review on Gan 1. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-28GQzI5meB0.html Hope this helps! 🍻

@@MisterChibs Thanks.

Thanks so much Brian!! Working on part 2 as we speak. Need my filming and editing skills to catch up with my purchasing stuff (never going to happen haha). You’re not wrong about class D. Such a shame, I wanted to love this little Powernode because it makes things so easy. See you in the next one!

@@MisterChibs can't wait. Editing is fine. Your video had an instant sense of honesty and humility that was refreshing. I've watched a ton of RU-vid amp/speaker reviews. Not sure I've looked forward to a follow up video this much... haha! Good luck and can't wait for the follow up.

@@brianyearling7810 Thanks again Brian!!! 🍻

Thanks Josh! I'm a speaker noob too so no worries there haha. It's a real process getting everything dialed in. I'm in the midst of making part 2 now and don't want to give away to much. What I can tell you is yes, I still recommend the Metas. They're amazing, just not with the Powernode. I would get a 2021 Node and a good amp to start off with those Metas. Shop around and demo first if at all possible.

I personally have sold many systems during my work especially kef ls50Meta , for a convenient, affordable and sound good set up is Bluesound Powernode + Ls50 meta, you should go and listen it up, they sound v good for that price range.

@@DRICKismyNAME is this what you have?

@@MisterChibs a friend of mine who is a dealer of KEF LS50, he said that their best selling system is KEF LS50 Meta w Bluesound Powernode, one of the simplest, sound good and reliable system, no fuss.

I used to work there where this was a popular combination as well for that price range.

Really happy with the Hegel but that would be an interesting comparison for sure. That M10 looks really nice!

Thanks Pierre. Part 2 is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html If you're happy with the way your Totum and Powernode combo sounds, I would personally stick with it. This hobby is quite a rabbit hole!😅 🍻

@@MisterChibs I've just set up a low power sub to round out the bottom end and am liking that ... but still i'm thinking there could be a little more ... is it the amp, or the speakers, or ... | Help !! there's the rabbit hole !! 😅 BTW I found your video very thoughtful and well presented !!

@@PJJTremblay Thanks Pierre! I totally get how you feel, there'll always be a little more! 😆 The most important thing is to make sure you're enjoying the music every step of the way. If you "upgrade" and find yourself not wanting to listen as much, then it wasn't for you. That was me in this Powernode situation a year ago. Having said that, you can't go wrong with getting a great amp. It's best to demo if you can. Failing that, make sure you buy from somewhere with a good return policy. Hope that helps!🍻

This is part 2 of the video you watched. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. If you watch my next video I came to a different conclusion. Room acoustics is definitely important though and everyone hears differently. Let me ask you something. When you swapped out your Hollo May DAC, did you AB on your Metas or just your headphone rig? Here's my follow up video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html

@@MisterChibs I did AB with Meta, Susvara and Elite. The topping pa5 has 2 inputs and a switch, so I was able to rapidly switch between the 2 sources. Some times, with the Meta, I forgot which source was the May dac and which the Mojo2, a friend of mine (he own the sony mdr-r10) failed a lot of blind test with both the Meta and the Susvara. I watched your other video, really interesting and informative. By the way, you missed the opportunity of a blind test with your wife. My experience is different from your, I'm very impressed by my topping pa5, it's an entry level class D amp with good measurements. I think this is the case because the Meta are 1 meter away from me and the room is 2mx5m, I listen at very low volume so the amp works in its confortable zone. I'm pretty sure the Meta would benefit from a better amp in a larger room at higther volume. In this time, I am skeptical about expensive DACs but I'm looking for a good streamer (with decent built-in DAC) and and amp, I have to decide if I want an all-in-one or a dedicated amp. P.S. Roon is fantascic

@@cuccaio83 Really interesting and thanks for letting me know. When we did the comparison, my wife didn't pay attention to what I was doing at first (or care for that matter haha) and the difference was night and day to us both. Keep in mind, this was in my small office too. If someone was with us switching cables, I'm confident we’d both be able to pick out the difference. Now I don't have experience with your Topping PA5 or the Holo May DAC but hear me out. The Topping is class D and similar power output to my Bluesound Powernode. This is most definitely your bottleneck. I'm willing to bet that if you had a class AB amp with the right amount of power output, you'd be able to tell the difference between the May and Mojo DAC Assuming the May is deserving of all the hype. Headphones even with proper amplifications are tougher to tell these differences, so I can understand things on that end. Loudspeakers, especially the Metas should magnify everything the DAC puts out much more distinctly and that's why I feel your PA5 is the culprit (not the May). If you check out my Venus/ Pontus review, I get more into how noticeable the difference is. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Skx6W58yErE.html I think if you already have Roon, The Hegel H120 / H190 should definitely be considered. They'll both bring out what your LS50 Meta's are capable of. Meta's are many people's starter loudspeaker because you get a LOT for the money. Sort of. In my experience, you can't unlock what they're actually capable of with cheapish class D electronics. I do own the Chord Mojo 2 BTW and yes, it’s awesome. Review incoming. Will be interesting to put it up against my Venus II. 👍

Thanks for the well thought out reply and sharing your thoughts David. In my case, the amp actually did make a difference. Check out part 2 and you'll see what I mean. 🍻ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html

Thanks for sharing! I ended up fixing my problem in the next video. You're not wrong abut a good set of floor standing speakers though. 😉 Stay tuned.

Thanks for such a thoughtful response. The lack of power from the Powernode (ironic naming 🤣) was indeed the culprit. Check out the Hegel H190 video that came after this one. Pretty great trip I’ve been on since and still going. I’ve got the HD800s too and still use them all the time. Managed to get better soundstage in each of my speaker setups including the LS50 Metas. As for wire gage, I recently switched to 7AWG which is probably overkill but they’re made soooo nicely! 🍻

Yep yep yup!

Thanks for the suggestion. Coming from the Kanto Yu6 and Yu4, I wanted to try a passive set of speakers.

Thanks for sharing your experience. As long as you’re happy. If you ever get curious, try and demo class A/B amp in the same room with the same speakers. You may be surprised with how your sound changes. If you watch part 2, this made a huge difference in my case👍🏻

Sensitivity is not the only factor. The LS50 is 8 ohm nominal, but drops to 3.5 ohm. That’s why it needs a lot of current.

@@MisterChibs If you go from a amplifier from 1k to one that cost you 4K the difference should be huge. Not a fair comparison. Even I didn’t test it myself, I do expect the Powernode will perform reasonably for its price point paired with the Meta’s when you combine it with a subwoofer and set the crossover in the Powernode around 80 hz. The Powernode will set in that case an appropriate high pass filter. It demands a lot of power to let the small woofers from the meta’s produce low base. If you let the amp inside the subwoofer let take care of that the Powernode will be powerful enough to produce the mid and higher base with authority. John Darko tested the LS50 Meta with a sub and a crossover for low base and he didn’t experience a shortage of current. In fact he preferred the pairing above the LS50WII.

@@leokuiper2593 First off, thanks for watching part 1+2 and sharing your thoughts. I saw that particular Darko review and used crossover with my sub on the powernode. It didn't work for me. Maybe it worked for Darko and all the other professional reviewers. But did they end up living with that powernode? I never saw saw it again in any videos that followed. That goes for the other reviewers I based my purchase decision on after watching. So you feel my comparison isn't fair? Who says it has to be? I just didn't like the sound, and upgrading made a notable difference. I live with my H190 and love it. I do have something coming down the pipeline that may be more of a fair comparison so stay tuned.🍻

@@MisterChibs Your right, I am sure Darko doesn’t use the Powernode for his private listening. As a professional reviewer he probably doesn’t have a lot of private listening at all, because he will be always preparing the next review. Point is that not everybody has the means to buy a 4K amplifier, $1500 speakers and then add a high quality subwoofer. Don’t get me wrong, I am happy for you you found the pairing you liked and that you are able to afford the combination. As a story about your hifi journey it is valid. I stand with the opinion though there is an unfairness in the comparison. It is obvious that equipment at four times the cost will blow the lesser one out of the water. But for people with a lower budget it is important to know what to buy within the limits of their means. Entry level hifi may not be for you, but for a lot of people it is the only thing they can afford or willing to spend. Equipment should be considered and compared within their price point. The Darko review was made in that perspective, to serve those with a lower budget. I did really like your videos as in the perspective of your personal journey, but find it a bit weak as a comparison. It’s like comparing an Opel Record with a luxurious BMW. It’s obvious that the BMW will perform better in any aspect. My critical remarks are not to look down on you. But it is a bit rude to say that a combination that you know a lot of people bought, because that’s what they can afford, sounds like shit. The same goes for people with gear worth maybe 100k that are burning the combination you have down. I don’t think you did that intentionally, I think you are a nice guy, but it is something to consider. Btw, I don’t feel like this because I own a Powernode. I am myself considering to buy the Meta’s and am looking to my options how to amplify those speakers myself. I to want an only add speakers solution. The h190 is more then I am willing to spend, so I am doubting now between a h120, NAD M10 V2, Lindorf 1120, EVO 150, etc. Again as a story for your personal experience I liked your videos, but if you desire to become a professional reviewer I had this critical notes. Up to you if you want to do something with it or not.

HDMI was tested in the TV’s ARC port. As for the LS50 Meta paring, you’re (mostly) right. Problem was solved in the next video of the series. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching William, I don't disagree with this but the percentage is debatable. Check out my part 2 to this vid and you'll see what I ended up doing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html 👍🍻

It still worked through toslink cable so no big deal there. I hear good things about the Lintons. Let me know what you end up getting!

@@MisterChibs Great that it worked through toslink but imo it's a massive failing that it didn't work through HDMI. I don't know enough exactly but know that eARC is meant to give many advantages over toslink. Also if you were looking to use both of the analog/digital inputs for other sources and then TV via HDMI this would scupper your plans somewhat. I've been looking at the Diamond series from Wharfedale. Lintons a bit above my budget and also size restrictions in my room!

@@ednewmy Things aren't always compatible I guess. I can get eARC to work on my newer LG tv's. All is moot if you don't like the sound though. That's the most important thing in my case. With less demanding speakers I'm sure the Powernode will sound much better 👍

I plugged a chep HDMI cable (5€) and it worked straight away. No lag. It just works.

Thanks for your help Henry, thats good advice! I address most of your points in Part 2 and I'm almost done filming, so see you there!

Hey Aussie, Blue OS is far from perfect but compared to most others, it's more flushed out. Having said that, you may want to give Roon a try. I've used it and it makes the browsing experience so much better. Qobuz and Roon work very well together in this respect. If I had Roon or liked Tidal, this would be my next step. The Node also functions as a Roon endpoint. Not sure if their service has a trial, if it does I would suggest giving it a shot.

@@MisterChibs None of the streaming apps are perfect. Though Apple music is really user friendly but for some reason just isn’t as audibly detailed as the other two. I can see where certain changes to both Qobuz and Tidal would be good, but this inability for BluOS to be able to arrange albums within its app is just crazy. Crazy for both Bluesound and Qobuz. I have a feeling short of buggy issues I will be using the native Tidal Connect app as the controller for the node. It lacks the larger album artwork that the BluOS tidal app has but I think the native app is a bit more straight forward to use, and from there you can access videos unlike within the BluOS tidal app, and you can more effectively search and download. I know nothing of Roon in detail but I will look into it, from my basic understanding it would be of no great benefit to me though as I don’t have music anywhere online. I have about 1,000 CDs stored on the hard drive of an Olive4 music server/cd player but I’ve basically retired that in favour of the convenience of streaming. Though I can connect it’s digital output into the node to play those ripped CDs through the node should I choose to. But why bother when they’re in the Tidal library. Maybe my next step is to step right over to the dark side and get an MQA compatible ext DAC 😈 The DAC in my amp, as good as it is, is not MQA. I watched a very good video where the very credible host blind tested 16 tracks, MQA and not MQA and he chose MQA as the preferred track for all 16 tracks. I don’t know what secret sauce MQA uses but it appears to sound better. I doubt I will but it will be something to consider.

@@aussie8114 I would avoid an MQA Dac and MQA altogether, but that’s just my take after having been through it. Not sure if you’ve seen the golden sound MQA videos, if not check em out. Bottom line is FLAC will give you as much detail as you can possibly eek out of any track. MQA, is lossy and the majority of it is just converted by an algorithm. Weather or not you hear the difference between formats is up to you. I just feel Tidal is shady and didn’t like my experience with them including their tech support. Definitely look I into Roon! As soon as I can get my hands on Quobuz, I’ll pay for a lifetime sub and only use for streaming.🍻

@@MisterChibs I watched the Golden sound video at the time he uploaded it. But even though he’s a smart guy he is a bit pedantic if that's the right term. I pay more attention to Hans and a few others that understand the theory better. Golden sounds is all about measurements, our ears are not measuring devices they are for listening. I’m not convinced Golden Sounds fully grasps the logic / theory of MQA. Having said that I might personally get more benifit running Tidal from the Bluesound into an R2R DAC like the Aries. The R2R “sound” might be more pleasing than whatever comes from MQA unfolding.

@@aussie8114 some great points I agree with here. It’s definitely not just about measurements or subjective opinions either. The truth lies somewhere in the middle (for me at least.) what I did take away from Golden sounds MQA videos was that MQA it’s self wasn’t the problem so much as how Tidal implemented it. The guy uploaded test tones and their service compressed them through some automated process. This did not bug me as much as the story of how they took Neil Young’s tracks and made them “Masters” without having access to said masters. For a while, Tidal was the only high resolution services available. So if someone was serious about high fidelity streaming, that’s just what they chose back then. Now there are a lot more options to choose from and that’s great for people like you and I. So now imagine getting into Tidal when it was the only game in town + building yourself extensive playlists and so on. Would you want to jump ship and start over fresh? I did this with Spotify and it was a total PITA. So while I don’t doubt that Hans and other great RU-vidrs enjoy what their hearing, I do prefer Flac to lossy. Even though MQA is marketed as Master quality, you can’t get back what you lose plain and simple. All big companies are inherently evil though and it’s good to know things like this before deciding which to spend your money on.

Thanks Joey! I have so much to say in my next video!! Got an other Amp already but not giving up on Powernode 100%, yet. Need to streamline making these things because they take so fricken long 🤣 Going to give "Shine on you crazy diamond" a listen. It was actually 16 degrees out today so we got lucky. Talk soon!

Hey Joey, just listened to "Shine on your crazy diamond" and didn't hear anyone coughing. Were you referring to the cough in Wish you were here? Was this a Floydian slip? hehe In any case, got me listening to it again. Such a good effing track!!!!!! Hope you're doing well!

This is a hard hobby to get into because everything has its own sound and trying to match it is complicated honestly I would tell you to get the wireless twos from Kef and Call it a day and for extra bass the kc subwoofer

Truth!

@@jakegibson6096 this is how we learn 😂 You’re bang on with Class a/b 150 watts 👍🏻

@@MisterChibs my tip for anyone watching reviewers to buy audio equipment is watch what the reviewer is using with the review product instead of what’s actually being reviewed. Sad but true😂😂

@@jakegibson6096 One of my goals is honest balanced reviews. Too much BS to wade through on here. Oops on that double-entendre? 😅

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! To answer your question: Yes, I've learned quite a bit since this vid and continue to do so. Completely solved this with a new integrated amp. Part 2 goes through the process, linked below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fzVxzfnxCEI.html More recently, I have the LS50's hooked up to a GaN 1. More of a budget oriented option but sounds great with the Metas. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-28GQzI5meB0.html 🍻

@@MisterChibs Later in last night, I found your two subsequent videos and watched most of them. I’m happy for your discovery of a Hegel that worked well. Price is understandable for these amps, ultimately, but as a person with lesser means, the price on some of the standalone DACs on top of the amp, spkrs and subwoofer makes the entire effort underwhelming -underwhelming when one recognizes he just doesn’t have enough money for what truly sounds good. Of course, I would be fine with an old analogue EQ unit and good speakers connected a decent amp with low distortion and enough current -adequate current, as you discuss with the home audio guy at the retail store. But that situation leaves out the quality DAC-streamer. It’s not easy; easy is how Mrs. Chibs listens. 😀

@@moribnd glad you watched the other vids. Definitely check out my Gan 1 review. It covers DAC, amp, and if you get it with the Bluesound node it becomes a versatile / more budget friendly solution than the Hegel. 🍻

@@MisterChibs That’s an interesting proposition although the lack of inputs needs to overcome by the Bluesound Node or a WiiM Pro. It might work for me but the lack of EQ with the Node or lack of sub out with the WiiM could still be a problem. Thanks for the recommendation! BTW, the Bluesound Powernode is just embarrassingly bad when you discover how good audio can be. Mine is still here; the article of my failed effort to something truly good last summer.

@@moribnd my pleasure. I would definitely recommend the Node over the Wiim pro for the GaN 1🍻

I sing 😉

@@MisterChibs So how would you like folk being obsessed with gear instead of listening to what is happening? Most audiophiles don't know shit about music.... How does this one sound? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JAnQAnyOdeA.html&ab_channel=ArnoSiemons

Originally bought the Powernode based on reviews of that same combo. I actually have the LS50 Metas paired to an other class D amp at the moment. They now sound AND look amazing 😉. Definitely open to to trying modern Focal speakers at some point, thanks for the suggestion.🍻

Thx, will have to check that out at some point.

Yes agree. Tested , Naim atom, Cambridge Audio Evo 150, NAD M10, Bluesound Powernode - All together....Naim was the best with the Kef Ls50 meta

@@jagjitjosan2755 I don't know I can't get over the fact that what is great about it is the fact that yes it's a little light in the bass department in my opinion but it just makes up for it so much with this pure sense of musicality. And to me also when I hear it I just feel like I'm having fun and I'm really enjoying the music. I've been into stereo gear now for a while and my philosophy on stereo gear has really coalesced into something very simple, when I listen to a piece it can sound good and it can sound fine but when I turn it off I want to be able to still have fun and enjoy the thought of what I was listening to.

Thanks for your thoughts! I feel the LS50's low end is helped by a subwoofer(s). Sounds like you got to where you want to be with your powernode and that's fricken awesome! I'm just editing part 2 now and have lots more to say. I 💜 Downtown and will give it a listen once i finish here🍻

@@MisterChibs Looking forward to part 2! Downtown has a wide musical airyness. great for testing at a dealer imo. Macklemore's throat sounds smooth on my Sundara but it is a raw voice on these speakers. A game changer for me getting into Hires. The upgrade to berillium tweeters isn't audible according the previous owner who tested both versions side by side for 4 days in a row. Have a browse for DIY you might be engaged. cheers!

​@@electrobob1 Will do!

It’s unrealistic to expect deep bass from a small speaker like the LS50. For full range listening a subwoofer is essential.

Something I looked after in the next video in the series (Hegel H190 review).😉

Thanks man. I tend to gravitate more towards loudspeakers these days. You’ll see that if you check out my more recent vids. Having said that, don’t give up on headphones altogether until you try the Empyreans! 🍻

Big no indeed! It’s frustrating when some of the big hifi YT channels recommended this exact combination. So much BS to sift through on here. Such is life 🙃. Part 2 will have a much better solution. Thanks for your comment!

Have you burn in your speakers??. Ls50's need some burn in time to get the drivers to set and sound much better!!. Also pairing class D with the ls 50s (they are way tranparent ) can make the sound a bit brittle a the top end !!.

@@Jeipr yea, sufficiently burnt in before I started listening. Not an ideal combo imo.

I disagree regarding class D one of the few that I've heard it just sounds tremendous is the rogue sphinx. It's another product that has succumb to the hype machine but it's one of only two class D amplifiers that I've heard that sounds good to me.

These vids can be a bit dry sometimes. I do my best to dull the pain as much as possible though. My latest video’s pretty fun. Thanks for watching.