Jumping on the Rode train here. Seems like everyone is reviewing these things. But are they any good? Do they deserve all this attention…
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro / Accessories
02:25 - Build & Comfort
06:00 - Sound
08:00 - Comparison to Elegia
10:30 - Conclusions
Links to stuff mentioned in the video (some affiliate):
Rode NTH100: https://amzn.to/3vVpxiJ
DT770: https://amzn.to/3EZAxjv
Sivga 021: https://amzn.to/3Kz2O1g
Elegia: adorama.rfvk.net/XxWjoo
Dekoni Sheepskin Pads: https://amzn.to/3ONU0I9
Here’s links to a couple of other reviews that I mentioned:
DT770: • Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (250ohm) Review - T...
Sivga 021: • Warm Woody Closed Back? Yes, Please! (Sivg...
My entire closed-back playlist: • Closed Back Headphones
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: https://www.head-fi.org/
HifiGuides: https://forum.hifiguides.com/
Reddit: / avexchange
Hifi-shark: https://www.hifishark.com/
US AudioMart: https://www.usaudiomart.com/
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: https://koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: https://amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: https://amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: https://amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Entry Level DAC: Modi 3+: https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1
Entry Level Amp: IEMagni: https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1
Entry Balanced DAC: SMSL SU8: (look used)
Or Modius: https://www.schiit.com/products/modius
My Main DAC: Soekris 2541: https://soekris.modhouseaudio.com/soe...
My Main Amp: Violectric V280 Final Edition: https://massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Tube Amp: Schiit Vali: https://www.schiit.com/products/vali-3
Headphone #1: Hifiman He1000v2: https://apos.audio/products/hifiman-h...
Headphone #2: Focal Elex w/ Dekoni Fenestrated Sheepskin: https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal...
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: https://www.modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: https://amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Mojo: https://amzn.to/3CbYWQs
TWS: Sony XM4: https://amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: https://hartaudiocables.com/
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3vEdwxO
Recording Gear:
Canon M50: https://amzn.to/3ba7KKJ
Sigma 16mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/3vF6SaB
Beyerdynamic Fox Mic: https://amzn.to/3hoQ01v
Canon M100 (overhead): https://amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): https://amzn.to/3dowiAO
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