Agreed. The dude with the video review who can't speak English properly or pronounce the product name correctly most likely got them as a shill. He has them for sale on a local website. I would think ibasso or some retailer sent them to him for keepers to promote them and hype them up. I might be wrong though. But yeah it does seem like too much hype for what they actually are. Veiled af.
This is the problem with hyping things up or just being "too extra" - something that
@paulybatz did from the beginning of this thread (nothing I have against, he is just passionate and excited, but can have a negative impact on some individuals). Sometimes people are just too excited about a product and are overwhelmed with emotions... but this can be a major problem. It's just like being under the influence of a substance, you are not thinking with your sane brain. You are rather in a altered state of mind, not the real and true one. This can make people overlook negative points of the product, but also blow good things out of proportion.
About hype - many people may get the wrong inception that these individuals are payed by the company. I can assure you this is not the case with iBasso, at no point did Mr. Paul present me the idea of paying me to say something good, or to hype them. Manufacturers mainly do not do this, imagine how much of a financial hit they would get if this individual decided to expose them =) That's not how business works, companies do not take any risks. If they are going to pay anybody, it's large media cooperations that will be chosen for that type of work.
@RSC08 I saw this comment before too, but I cannot find where it originates from - can you tell me? I don't seem to be too up to date with this whole thread....
I have the iBasso SR2 and am in the progress of writing a full review. I don't fall for hype, I don't fall under the influence of anybody or anything - just my honest opinion and
what I hear. I have to say that the quality IS among the better built headphones on the market. The whole construction is made out of metal, that's not something to be overlooked IMHO. The headband is the best headband I came across, I believe it's Italian leather just like it was on the SR1. These are all things that are worth of mentioning, but you have to express yourself in a professional way.. or you are just going to come off as a fanboy, and we all know that nobody will take fanboy's opinion seriously.
The comfort is also 10/10 for me. Something special about them is that they create a very specific suction-like feeling. The isolation is far beyond average, I basically cannot hear people when I crank them up to a reasonable volume. But without any music playing, when you put them on, there is a vacuum-like seal feeling, and it's hard to explain because I never came across anything of this sort.
I am awaiting for my Burson Audio Playmate so I can give them proper power - my EarMen TR-Amp makes SR2 pick up some audible noise. This being said, I just focused on getting my photography done in the meanwhile. I will give my proper review procedure (reference tracks with minute stamps explaining what I heard).
Do not get a negative image of a product just because somebody got too excited about it... I mean George was a bit too excited, and I don't think many people will take content like that seriously - it is entertaining, but definitely not objective. I aim to stay as objective as possible, I take my time in writing a detailing review that will actually help somebody decide if the product is for them. So far, I only have positive things to say about the SR2.
@cloberpot it's possible you got a faulty unit, or are not driving them with a proper source. You can contact whoever you bought them from and ask for a replacement unit. If it's the same, just return it - it means that it doesn't suit your personal taste, and that's completely acceptable. I would give my comments about sound, but I cannot do because I didn't give them a proper chance. From what I heard with the TR-Amp, the bass is their stronger point, at no point muddy. Vocals sound natural, in some cases there is lack of sparkle, but mostly not. Same goes for highs, they sound clear, yet stay away from being bright or too lacking.
That's my 2 cents.
New comment, wohoo.
Onto the Sivga Phoenix it is
These are a whole different league from the Phoenix. I own both, not comparable. I am convinced you came across a faulty unit.
Well, hype tactics aside I wanted to find out for myself because unfortunately these look the part. Shame they're such a big disappointment. Onto the Sivga Phoenix it is.
