First class BASS QUALITY with the FINAL D8000 & Pro Edition

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@pwhittak88 4 года назад

This guy could make a video about a sandwich and I would watch it. Yet another entertaining video 👍🏼

@chronometa 4 года назад

That sandwich has a nice image quality.

@jcw.7774 4 года назад

That raises the question... What sandwich DOES John prefer?? Olaf needs to make a new video😉

@ricardombr 4 года назад

Not only the price, but a lot of people have neighbours

@thiscorrosion900 4 года назад

@@9hundred67 I had to move into a rental house in January because my last apt. of five years was a total no-soundproofing nightmare. The place was an utter joke. I got complaints just turning the TV on. I got sick of it real fast, and I'm an audio nut. Problem solved. Moved into a small old brick house and I haven't had any issues, the sound doesn't really bleed even cranking the guitar or heavy metal, whatever. But I also use a lot of headphones as well.

@EssenceofPureFlavor 4 года назад

This is quality content.

@bassandtrebleclef 4 года назад

Great to see you reviewing headphones. This is the second or third time you've compared Meze headphones to the type of sound someone could expect to get from Harbeth speakers. As someone who only recently discovered how good Harbeth speakers are, I cannot wait to try them at the next CanJam, which unfortunately will not be until later in the year.

@gli7utubeo 4 года назад

I love Meze Empyreans (insight and lack-of-fatigue and spaciousness), but never like Harbeth that much (seems to lack detail like there is a filter between me and the music).

@LegendTheAnonymous 4 года назад

I am so glad you reviewed these! I have been a big fan of Final for a while now. I can't afford these particular headphones from them just yet, but everything I have bought from them so far has been brilliant.

@bigleemac 4 года назад

Watched that many Darko vids I now blink along with the intro.

@Rickzolla 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip on the Orb album. Fine work by you, as usual.

@Nephilim-81 2 года назад

I honestly love this headphone and they really emphasized “the fun” listen. The D-8000 Pro in my experience is a far more fun and relaxed listen without being strident in the treble than the HD 800’s and LCD XC. I would love to buy these headphones. They thought of so much with the design and I love the difference they represent. I also noticed that you don’t have to have a super expensive amp to get the most out of them. I guess this is part of the cost. :) Again. Smart design. ;)

@malek8736 4 года назад

I've never heard you talking about Focal headphones.

@nl_2652 4 года назад

Malek I’m interested in the Elex and would love for him to review it

@edinjahic1190 4 года назад

It just sounds so nice and right whenever you say Aluminium lol

@israellai 4 года назад

"€3500 and we're just getting started" alright I'm done with this all

@jingtan8245 4 года назад

Fantastic sound，quality of the headphone and cables are superb.

@austinpop 4 года назад

Thanks for an excellent and thoughtful review!

@softtack 4 года назад

Looking forward to the day when you review a pair of Stax headphones, John.

@mmdusa 4 года назад

Thank you John. I always love your analysis of the gear you review. Curious what your 'go to headphone' is. Is there a headphone you grab first a majority of the time? Keep up the great work. We truly appreciate it.

@amirjubran1845 4 года назад

Re: the earpad fabric, I tried these out at a show and the demo pair had that issue pretty much all over the fabric. It didn't affect the comfort though, and I doubt it would affect the sound.

@SirBoden 4 года назад

You lost me at 3000$ gets a basic stereo system. For three grand I could build you a system, from scratch, that would mess with your sense of reality. You can’t compare headphones to a powerful, clean 2.1 system. Apples and oranges. Too different usage profiles.

@megamind8359 4 года назад

Yea you can find 400-500 loudspeakers or even 300$ that have 90% of the quality that of a 3000-4000$ loudspeaker.

@grantmiller6002 4 года назад

@@megamind8359 I don't even see how people are comparing speakers to headphones so simply. Listening to each, do people really find the sound that similar between headphones and speakers to compare them directly? In my experience, even just the difference between the way speakers image compared with headphones is enough to throw me off.

@pawel_890 4 года назад

price is not equal to quality

@cornerliston 4 года назад

@@infn And don't forget the hifi price tag exchange.

@k-doggy1762 4 года назад

Well I've yet to hear of a cheap high end anything

@trog69 4 года назад

@@k-doggy1762 Vintage gear is affordable. I paid less than $800 for a pair of immaculate ADS L910's loudspeakers. Some of the finest amplifiers ever made, the Adcom 555, were purchased, two for $700. Still looking for a decent vintage tube preamp, and the subs were bought new, but all in all, a very satisfying sound system for not a lot of money. Less than the price of just the D8000's alone.

@1louismark 4 года назад

Removes the negative influence of the room? My wife wouldn't be happy you talking like that about her lol, but seriously the only reason I personally use headphones, closed back, is so my better half can watch TV without my music annoying her. Great video though 😁

@Mrh168 4 года назад

Time to sit back with cup of coffee and watch another video of John Darko by far the best part of the day :)

@brunonjezic6208 4 года назад

I do same

@troyboy4345 4 года назад

Sound goes into the head, the brain has a quick sort out .... outcome achieved, different head on different peeps ...mind blown, who's right, we all are 👍

@pegun 4 года назад

Wakes up and saw the video notification and upload time, I thought 'Hey that's 3am Sydney, does this guy ever sleeps?' Then I remembered you're in Berlin.. Heh, I really need my morning coffee. Cheers.

@Nephilim-81 4 года назад

Okay. Quick showdown. Would love opinions. What headphone has better and more impactful bass to you and your experiences using the D 8000 v.s the LCD 4 and LCD XC.

@GrumpiestKitten 4 года назад

Ah yes, bass-enormity.

@macheifach 4 года назад

Cocteau twins, so, a bit of a Shoegazer I see, man of culture.

@cornerliston 4 года назад

Shoegazer? Cocteau Twins? Hm... interesting thought : )

@mrpositronia 4 года назад

@@cornerliston indeed. I wouldn't have put Cocteau Twins in the shoegazing category. Which is spearheaded by Radiohead, in my opinion.

@apollomemories7399 4 года назад

Cocteau Twins were NEVER Shoegazer. You must be Gen X / Millennial is you think that.

@apollomemories7399 4 года назад

@@cornerliston Exactly. Total nonsense.

@ddfann 4 года назад

I've invented a new drinking game. 1 shot for every 'layer separation' or 'soundstage' etc., and a double shot for each new word salad 😂😘

@ccwnyc5671 4 года назад

Cocteau Twins get a mention again. I saw them at the Beacon Theater NYC. It was a babe-o-rama crowd, if you like that sorta thing. 😃

@rickg8015 4 года назад

That’s def better than a sausage fest.. Heaven or Las Vegas..

@bd100465 4 года назад

Nice haircut 😀😀😀

@kraminbris6980 4 года назад

I'm still using my 1988 Stax Lambda Pro 'EarSpeakers'. They cost me NZD $1200 with the SRD-P driver back when I was an apprentice. I've tried many (but not every) since then but nothing compares so far. Although as with every open type headphone, everyone gets to listen too!

@TheMightyMedia 4 года назад

Look forward to a Utopia review soon..

@byrong1561 4 года назад

I dont use headphones and that is unlikely to change, but I am always blown away by the production values of JDs vidoes. Just excellent work.

@mickeyparker 4 года назад

Always interesting to be exposed to new, unknown music (to me). Love that.

@shaunpaulwallace 4 года назад

Same here.

@e51btrei 4 года назад

I totally agree! For me it is quite hard to get new, interesting music input - so I *love* the playlists we get with this videos 👍

@smil3493 4 года назад

The problem with headphones is that you cannot share the experience and maybe some compromise in the soundstage... Other than that maybe they're the way to go.

@DarkoAudio 4 года назад

Very true. It's a private experience, not social.

@philmu1983 4 года назад

dear John Darko, I think another important reason for using headphones is to hear more fidelity in original music, because crossover in speakers are removed. even crossover-less speakers can't perform as good or even close to good pair of headphones. the background rhythm and softer music are easily heard from headphones whereas sometimes loudspeakers can't pickup this smaller music signals. do correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you.

@MatthewFarmer87 4 года назад

Hey John! Long time lurker, first time in the comments. Love your outlook on audio and your music tastes. It's a toss up between you and Josh Valor as my favorite reviewers :). One thing that you brought up in the video is how the D8000s wold be great for people looking for more bass, which is me! I'd love to see a video where you group some of your recommended sets into categories like bass focused, vocal focused, sound stage/live focused. Not a what's best for each category, just some recommendations that I could focus on trying to audition. Thanks for doing what you do and keep up the good work!

@panacheautomotive4298 4 года назад

I always feel like I learn something when I watch your videos, thank you.

@shaunpaulwallace 4 года назад

John thanks a bunch. Your hair looks fine.

@CharlesSelva 4 года назад

good job mate!

@HyperOpticalSaint 4 года назад

3.5k euro may not be top of speaker chain, but that does not mean it's not better than 3.5k euro headphone. Also people need to stop comparing large speaker to headphones, they are meant for large room for multiple people. For near fields you can get some great ones at 3.5k euro range.

@ThePlatonas 4 года назад

i own 4 pairs of Final Audio headphones, 3 iems and an overhead from the sonorous line. although i like the Final house sound, i found the sonorous a bit heavy at 430 grams, can't wear them for long, that keeps me from using them and going back to iems

@nilanjandhali9409 4 года назад

John please review the Final a8000 iem😀😀

@goldenears9748 4 года назад

I’ve never heard a high end pair. Must do that.

@ChrisHeld1989 4 года назад

It is a awesome experience. If you listen to cheaper headphone like the earpods or so, it is like you only listen to music. When you hear some high end stuff like the D8000, it is like you can dive through every single note in the music and "watch" it, when you close your eyes. It is a day n night difference. If you compare headphones to a tv or a monitor, it is like a crappy old CRT monitor and a 4K VR headset difference. :)

@LuboAck 4 года назад

Christian Held you are right but it’s not always this eye opening experience with flagships. Depends a lot on what type of music you listen, how well is recorded and so on. I’ve had some underwhelming experiences with high end cans.

@jareknowak8712 4 года назад

@@ChrisHeld1989 very good explanation! You can dive in it, and touch it - just like i always say! Bravo!

@patho6 4 года назад

Why do I listen to Mr. Darko? Damn just added a pair of these to shopping cart ....

@dWyZtRoNiK Год назад

We also use headphones so that we can listen to music really LOUDLY without annoying your partner / neighbours 😂

@Toogoodtobetrue458 4 года назад

3499 euros is more than my stereo system............... 😒

@dandevvers 4 года назад

MaltLiquor45 You’re not alone

@grahamevans9606 4 года назад

Are these as good as my Superlux????? Great video ace.

@jamiesmith6838 4 года назад

Interesting. I tend to agree. Both, today's best headphones and speakers have excelled to such hights, it basically comes down to preference and even mood. I have a vintage pair of Stax SR-80! There, the mids still trigger an emotional response. I also own Grado RS2e which will reveal detail of harmonics my Stax or my AT SR-9 just doesnt have. Then there's my psb M4U8 which have bass power, depth and punch neither three have? Also, I didn't hear any mention to Focal Stellia or Utopia? How about Stax L-700? My go to cans for reference sound reproduction. But, I'm still impressed with your take on audio reproduction. With exception to JBL L-100 Classic? I owned a pair of L-166 Horizon eons ago and still felt Wharferdale E-50 were superior! Preference and mood.

@Taladin1234 4 года назад

Great review John Will you review dcs bartok as a speaker dac +streamer? thank you

@pennfootball71 4 года назад

To get it all if you don't mind the not so pretty look and heavy Abyss ab 1266 tc. I have ZMF Aeolus. they decent. Not perfect. I also like Focal Utopia and wish they tuned them better to take away that tinnny metalic sheen.

@SuenaTremendo 4 года назад

Like´n love as always from Argentina.

@ezdubs8511 4 года назад

Now I really want to hear those Finals. Another great vid🎧

@margaretthornton6304 Год назад

@darkoaudio Can you listen to (Final D-8000) loud? I read somewhere that magnets have issues and that they rattle and tremble when you listen to the music loudly. Are 95 dB the average or their peak? Thanks.

@leclonedestargate 10 месяцев назад

I got the issue and sent my headphones for repair. I'm actively trying to get final audio last word on this issue. They admit the headphone have a limit, but so far, the won't give me a max dB level or a max voltage level output for the amp to not push above. That's ridiculous for a pair this expensive

@thatdopedude7217 4 года назад

What are your thoughts on the final e5000.

@dennispena5496 4 года назад

I have the HD800 and I like it, but a bit bright. NIce open soundspace though. Do you think I'll like the D8000 ?

@tdfmike3915 Год назад

Did the d8000 pro get an update? I compared them to the meze elite and lcd 5 on this years high end. The d8000 pro where the clear winner on every AMP from 700-15000€ in every cathegory... Is this just my prederence or did they change somerhing?

@alhashman1 4 года назад

Great review . Glad you compared them to the Meze.

@Foxrock321 Год назад

It’s just a different listening experience…

@sixergixer Год назад

I've got to comment on that little cameo of David Byrne's 'The Forest', a completely underrated work in his repertoire. I got to see him perform that album in full with The Oregon Symphony back when the album released and it was just exciting stuff! Also, as much as I love the Final E5000 iem, I can only imagine how great these D8000s are.

@pk9485 4 года назад

Great Video as always... Would love a video with slightly more affordable Headphones, in the 500 to 1000 euro/pound/dollar/peso range? Maybe a "best headphone/DAC combo for under 1000" style video like you have done with hi-fi systems in the past??

@toddhudson9653 4 года назад

I can only imagine what both the Final D8000 and the Meze Empyrean sound like paired with the Chord Hugo 2 or the DCS Bartok. Would be interesting to do a compare and contrast though I know these DAC/headphone amps are very different not only in price but sound quality. Great video John! I really appreciate your passion and devotion to audio. It really shows on camera. :)

@Scottlp2 4 года назад

Thanks for great videos. I may be weird, but I remember those JBLs from back in the day, and I would have much rather had ohm omnidirectional speakers. Room reflections which make up a significant proportion of what you hear from live music aren’t always bad. Currently have ancient mirage m3s (bipoles).

@georgepcnerd 4 года назад

If I like songs such as "Hear Me Now" by Alok or "Without Me" by Halsey (on Tidal) would the base and vocals sound better on the D800 or the D00 Pro?

@512bb 4 года назад

I own the Meze Empyrean which I love all things considered but I think the best headphone available today has to be the Abyss 1266 Phi TC Reference, I've heard a lot of cans but I think the Abyss are really something special. I absolutely love your style my friend, I'll watch you even if its a piece of gear I have no interest in, thanks.

@cornerliston 4 года назад

I think that design would classify as semi-open rather than open. Looks like there's not very much of air gaps on the cups? Although difficult to see from the video. This might also be the cause for less openness in the mid and top range you experience and why they give you more “body” and the kind of low end you like. When you told the price I was instantly thinking 350 euros by the looks of the design and build ... : ) well well. They look comfy though but maybe a bit too snug with that small opening for the ear?

@時雨-f1h 4 года назад

Thanks for the review John! IMO the d8000pro, is an all-round performer, and it handles all genres pretty well, but the midrange tonality and the clarity of Meze always draw me into music more (especially smooth female vocals), not to mention the comfort.

@electronicgrinsch 4 года назад

Which Meze model do you mean?

@時雨-f1h 4 года назад

electronicgrinsch Empyrean

@gli7utubeo 4 года назад

Yep, the Empyrean is a breakthrough. Stunningly listenable with the left and right drivers disappearing leaving just a nice, natural soundfield. I went through lots of flagships and never found anything more satisfying and engrossing than the Empyreans at any price.

@garygriffiths7353 4 года назад

Nice review. I think I've gone a bit wrong and spent too much on daps. I own a cayin n8, astell and kern sp2k, lotto paw gold touch and Sony wm1z. Watching your video makes me think I should sell some and get a Hugo 2 and those final headphones.

@イエンスヨハンセン 4 года назад

Headphones vs speakers are like bikes vs cars - the very best, fastest superbikes that arguably provide as much “thrill” as the best, fastest hypercars at a fraction of the price. But the experience is totally different, and can’t really be compared. You’ve really got to strive for the best of both, and not try to compare too much. That said, a reference point in both worlds is the best way to go, as you say towards the end of this video. Thank you! Big thumbs up!

@markphilpot4981 4 года назад

Unless you want to have the po po up to your door, in your case the polezi, you listen to headphones to keep your neighbors civil. Have you heard a pair of Stax 009s with a blue Hawaii head amp? Just want your thoughts on that pairing with your comparisons. This video was fun John!

@tombyrnerocks 4 года назад

Would love to see you do a day-in-the-life behind the scenes style video. What do you do when you get up, where do you go, where do you do your work, and more importantly, where and how and how much music do you listen to throughout the day.... do you sit in your lounge in a chair listening to an album on vinyl in front of your JBLs? Are you on the move with a hi-res streamer in the pocket? Are you at a desk listening on headphones..... I personally am super fascinated to see how you interact with your music and music tech in a typical day to day scenario!

@gorealerradio 4 года назад

Finally jbl gets some honest recognition . A lot of people dog on them that haven't experienced a better pair of Harmon Kardon's jbl excellence. Thumbs subs and looking forward to some good content...

@JCW-jx6ld 4 года назад

You don’t wanna see my hair now 🧑‍💼ha ha

@JoeGunawanfotosiamo 4 года назад

Really interested in these. How would you compare the D8000/8000 Pro to the LCD-4/4z?

@chem_e_markmark6374 4 года назад

Your pandemic hair looks like my pandemic air.

@2480MIKE 4 года назад

I recently read your review on KEF ls50 wireless and adding the blue sound node 2i to the mix. I’m just wondering if work well together and should I buy one . Mike

@klaymoon1 4 года назад

Perhaps you want to try a high-end dedicated amp with D8000 pro. Your opinion just might change.

@jasonwrites9186 4 года назад

John, thanks for making this stuff relateable. A lot of headphone reviews elsewhere are saddled with measurements - just not my cup of tea. I don't care about the measured clamping force, or the dips and peaks in a frequency range; instead, I want to know if the reviewer found the headphones comfortable, and what types of music the cans excel at. I want to be engaged and informed by someone's experience with a product, and your channel has always provided that. (But I get that some folks love nerding out to measurements and charts! It's just not my preferred approach.)

@strannostrannovasrr 4 года назад

These headphones are undoubtedly very good and certainly cheaper than a pair of good speakers but will they last as long as the speakers. Let's say 20 to 30 years? Besides that, don't you think that headphones will harm your hearing on the long term? That's my biggest concern. I mean the are so close to the ears.

@darekzmarek1842 4 года назад

Great review as always. Any chance for review of more fordable models from FINAL??

@TheSPazCORE 4 года назад

Tossing up between these three headphones right now for metal music.... wish I could just demo them all side by side.

@michaelhayes9756 4 года назад

hey dude I watch all of your videos and their very entertaining ,please keep up the great work you do,lets hang out in Hanover some time.

@soulfulfool Год назад

It's very interesting headphones, price is high but at least build is better than Hifiman :D

@Muldoonite 4 года назад

Cocteau Twins!

@behemothinferno 4 года назад

I was waiting for you to make comparisons between them and the LCD-4z as they seem to be of a similar sound signature and I'm glad you did. It would of been nice to hear more about how those two compare in terms of detail, low end, clarity etc. but since you didn't have one on hand, you probably forgot what the Audeze's really sound like.

@deaffromabove6640 4 года назад

Spent so much on headphones you can't afford a comb? ❤

@brunonjezic6208 4 года назад

Can they work with LG V40 at all or they need always a amp? Did you tryed it by any chance?

@bonezolo 4 года назад

How come your home is always impeccably clean?

@DarkoAudio 4 года назад

Because I work my ass off to keep it that way. ;)

@Borednlonely 4 года назад

Im not a headphone guy but these were the only headphones I liked. Still cant match a well setup 2 channel stereo in any category of sound imo

@bigjt37 4 года назад

Headphones looks awesome, John. I'd probably love them. 😁 Great breakdown regarding the driver created in it. Really cool stuff. Good review, John. Really enjoyed this one. And it does depend on music; regarding the tuning of the headphone or iem.👌🏼✌🏼

@Anon00731 4 года назад

John try swapping the silver cables to the Regular D8000.

@dantealighieri4258 4 года назад

Nicely done, love the little touches like shots of how the cup gimble/swivel works. A very clear, nuanced review, and for that, sir, I thank you :)

@77936fief 4 года назад

have you tested the Grado GS1000e? it's a bit more expensive but i'd really like to know how they compare over all

@gorgas1957 4 года назад

what a great episode and i get to pay for the privilege of checking out the playlist. these are indeed Dark(Oh!) Days. thanks...

@allansh828 4 года назад

please review Sennheiser HE-1 vs HiFiMan Shangri-La vs Susvara vs Abyss 1266 TC

@dawidwolnik628 4 года назад

everything breaks, to expensive

@MyChannel-vm6dw 4 года назад

My "audiophile" buddy thinks its all about throwing money and having the most expensive gear. He has the D8000 and asked me to come over. I brought over my Massdrop x Fostex TR-X00 Ebony which he had never heard. He was BLOWN AWAY by.....the $500 Ebony. We both agreed as well as my other friend with us that the Ebony simply destroys the D8000 for bass in EVERY way. this channel talks a good game but damn, most of the "expensive stuff I see here is just not that great .

@DarkoAudio 4 года назад

I tripped over "blown away" but you lost me forever at "destroys".

@Nephilim-81 4 года назад

One of the most addictive headphones in all of audio. I love these headphones. Extremely fun and punchy as hell. Great video John!!

@jareknowak8712 4 года назад

After many others, my choice is AKG K550 mk2.