the Honest Audiophile
Dave, known as the Honest Audiophile (@thehonestaudiophile), is a US-based headphone and audio gear reviewer with about 26,100 subscribers. He makes long-form listening reviews of headphones, IEMs, DACs and amplifiers, with median views near 1,200 per video and roughly one upload a week. Rates run $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, or about $25 to $40 per video.
Trusted audio reviewer with long, detailed listening tests for gear brands
- Median of about 1,190 views per video across roughly 50 uploads in the last year
- Top recent video drew 9,375 views and 452 likes, showing strong reach on announcements
- Reviews run around 37 minutes on average, giving room for detailed product demos
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form live review, product impressions, livestream recap, discussion
- Tone
- candid, methodical
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 30 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- audio equipment
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Recent descriptions link purchase and more-info pages, and the channel's metrics show affiliate activity at a low level, with sponsored share near 2 percent.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and descriptions cover audio hardware and listening only, with no flagged content found.
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 24 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Punch Audio Martilo – Basshead Fun Meets Critical Listening? · 428 views
▶Apos Audio Merlin & Druid R2R DAC - Good value or Not? - Liv · 1.2k views
▶Baum Audio Ellipse — A Musical‑Natural Monitor Done Right - · 1.9k viewsLast three uploads, latest today.
The Honest Audiophile Real‑world reference. Real‑world listening. No hype. I’m a FOH audio engineer with 30+ years of experience mixing live sound every week. My reviews focus on reproduction accuracy, musical truth, and methodical listening — not trends, marketing, or measurement‑chasing. No flashy B‑roll. No drama. No buzzwords. Just grounded, consistent evaluations built on a stable reference chain and real‑world monitoring standards. If you want audio reviews shaped by experience, clarity, and honesty — you’re in the right place. Enjoy the music.
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About the Honest Audiophile
The Honest Audiophile is a long-form audio gear channel run by Dave, a US-based front-of-house engineer with three decades of live sound experience. The channel publishes in-depth impressions and livestream reviews of headphones, in-ear monitors, DACs and amplifiers, usually about one video a week. Viewers are likely audiophiles and enthusiasts shopping for gear, with an estimated mix skewing toward men aged 25 to 44 in the United States (estimates only).
The channel has about 26,100 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,200 views per video. Commercial activity is light, with sponsored content around 2 percent of recent uploads and some affiliate links. Brands wanting focused, listener-driven coverage of a product can consider the channel.
Rates run $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, or about $25 to $40 per video, which compares with typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Brands that value reviews from an experienced engineer and long-form testing should consider booking this creator.
Written from the Honest Audiophile's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. the Honest Audiophile can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about the
How much does the Honest Audiophile charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 1,190 views for long-form videos, the estimated rate is $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, or roughly $25 to $40 per video. Exact pricing should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does the Honest Audiophile post about on YouTube?
The channel posts in-depth reviews and livestream impressions of headphones, in-ear monitors, DACs, amplifiers and other audio gear. Reviews focus on listening and reproduction accuracy rather than hype or measurements alone.
How do I contact the Honest Audiophile for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, so check the profile for booking options.
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