Getting into audio can be scary, but here’s everything you need to know so you’ll get the right gear to start (and you don’t have to break your bank)
My Starter Recommendations
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Dongles
- Apple USB C to 3.5mm dongle https://geni.us/KennAppleDongle
- Tanchjim STARGATE II https://geni.us/KennTanchSGII
- Jade Audio JA11 https://geni.us/KennJA11
- Snowsky Retro Nano https://geni.us/KennSRetroNano
DAPs
- Shanling M1 Plus https://geni.us/KennSLM1Plus
- Moondrop MIAD01 https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/moondrop-miad-01-5g-mobile-phone-internet-audio-device?ref=02f0x7c9&srsltid=AfmBOop8U4m-L-SDBh0e8AM-jsfydbIilGCDUHfe263sLq2C061ttIRc&utm_source=affiliate
IEMs
- Truthear Zero: RED https://geni.us/KennTEZeroRed
- Tanchjim ORIGIN https://geni.us/KennTanchjimORIGIN
(so many more options, reviews coming soon)
TWS
- Moondrop Space Travel https://geni.us/KennSpaceTravel
- Moondrop BLOCK https://geni.us/KennMoondropBlock
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds https://geni.us/KennBoseQCE2024
- Soundcore AeroFit 2 https://geni.us/KennSCAeroFit2
(NEW) Frequency Response Database https://squig.link/lab/namedkenn
(NEW) #TestedByKenn Rating Sheet https://bit.ly/KennRatingSheet
Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
00:57 Music Streaming
06:10 CD or Hi-Res Files
07:15 Wireless Buds
08:14 Going Wired
08:48 DAC/DAP
10:41 IEMs
11:24 Cables
12:07 What's Next
Transparency Notes
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As an Associate of Amazon, AliExpress, Involve Asia, and more storefronts (Linsoul, Shenzhenaudio, Soundcore, Earfun, and more) I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel.
This review was done after more than two weeks of usage. Despite receiving the units free of charge, everything said is my own honest opinion and is not influenced by any form of incentives. No approval copy has been made prior to publishing.
My other social media and review playlist https://beacons.ai/namedkenn
BGM
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Knuckles - Slynk
Glitch Sound Effect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahRPMRo5pL4
Catch Me When I Fall - TFK (feat. Nadia Gabriella)
Apple Music https://apple.co/2PBHEVs
Spotify https://spoti.fi/2ZJ6qrn
#TestedByKenn #Audiophile #AudioGears