2023 PS5 DAC Roundup and Audio Guide - Wired Audio Bliss for ANY Budget

In this video I explain the advantages of using a DAC or upgraded headphone amp, how to get the best sound out of your PS5, and more. From controller to Hi-Fi gear, this will get you started!

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DACS/Amps (in order of appearance):
Fosi Audio K5 Pro: https://geni.us/UqneJm (Amazon)
EPOS GSX 300: https://geni.us/c1QgQ (Amazon)
iFi Zen Air: https://geni.us/tPekcm (Amazon)
Astro Mixamp Pro TR: https://geni.us/W6SDH (Amazon)
SteelSeries GameDAC Gen 2: https://geni.us/1ofpVsk (Amazon)
Creative G6: https://geni.us/ORAfqcj (Amazon)
EPOS GSX 1000 2nd Edition: https://geni.us/HVJOdo (Amazon)
Schiit HEL 2E (don't mind the link): https://www.schiit.com/products/hel-1
JDS Labs Atom Stack: https://jdslabs.com/shop/?category=line-atom-line
Creative X5: https://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-x5

Microphone Systems:
Antlion Mod Mic Wireless: https://geni.us/NTwBac4 (Amazon)
Antlion Mod Mic USB edition: https://geni.us/HS0Wg5 (Amazon)
Antlion Mod Mic Uni (3.5mm): https://geni.us/TLAuh (Amazon)

Cables/Adapters:
JDS Labs PS5 Splitter: https://jdslabs.com/product/premium-headset-adapter-ps5/
JDS Labs UAC1 Fallback Cable: https://jdslabs.com/product/usb-audio-class-1-uac1-fallback-cable/
3.5mm TRRS Extension for SteelSeries GameDAC 2: https://geni.us/tlvHv8R (Amazon)
TRRS to dual 3.5mm splitter: https://geni.us/ONBUw26 (Amazon)

Headsets/Headphones Mentioned or Shown:
Sennheiser HD560S Headphone: https://geni.us/A5ZxOaj (Amazon)
Massdrop Sennheiser HD6xx: https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx
VZR Model One: https://geni.us/VGllk (Amazon)
EPOS H6 PRO Open: https://geni.us/wvuc (Amazon)
EPOS H6 PRO Closed: https://geni.us/KVGf (Amazon)
XTRFY H1: https://cherryxtrfy.com/headsets/h1/
ZMF Caldera: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/caldera
Hifiman Arya Stealth: https://geni.us/EVSj6z (Amazon)

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:01 - What is a DAC, Tempest 3D Audio
02:09 - The DualSense Controller
03:38 - Do You Need It?, UAC1 Meaning
04:27 - Fosi Audio K5 Pro
05:18 - Science Lesson on TRRS!
06:40 - Fosi Audio K5 Pro (continued)
09:15 - EPOS GSX 300
10:15 - iFi Zen Air
11:33 - Astro Mixamp Pro TR
14:03 - SteelSeries GameDAC G2
16:26 - Creative G6
19:06 - EPOS GSX 1000
20:07 - Schiit HEL 2E
21:57 - JDS Atom Stack
23:19 - Creative X5
26:56 - Antlion Mod Mic System
28:09 - Top Picks, Final Thoughts

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