Apple HOMEPOD 2 Home Theater Audio: An Audio Engineer's Review

The New Apple HomePod 2 can be used in Stereo mode with an Apple TV to create a Home Theater System. As an Audio Engineer, I had to find out how the HomePod 2nd Generation compares against a THX-compatible 5.1 Home Theater Sound System. This is an experiential binaural audio review and comparison, so wear headphones or earbuds 🌎 Protect yourself with NordVPN and get a bonus discount: https://nordvpn.com/techtoday (sponsored) LINKS TO BUY ▶ Apple HomePod 2nd Generation: https://howl.me/ci8ZN13yFme ▶ Enclave Audio 5.1 Home Theater Sound System: https://geni.us/f22DE ▶ The speaker stands I use for my Enclave (these are the best in general for theater speakers stands): https://geni.us/ZXjL4a ▶ My Television Stand/Credenza: https://geni.us/j8ee1 ▶ The song I used: https://fm.pxf.io/oemjP9 *Most of these links are affiliate links WATCH MORE ▶ Watch my review of the Enclave Audio System:    • The FIRST WIRELESS THX 5.1 Surround Sound ...   ▶ AirPods Pro 1st Gen vs. AirPods Pro 2:    • The DEFINITIVE Apple AIRPODS PRO 2 REVIEW ...   ▶ 2023's BEST Wireless ANC Headphones Reviewed & Compared by An Audio Engineer:    • The Year’s BEST Wireless ANC Headphones Re...   CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP Gain access to exclusive content like custom EQ for earbuds and headphones, BTS, extra content, and more ▶ https://www.youtube.com/thisistechtod... FOLLOW ▶ Discord - https://myte.ch/discord ▶ Twitter -   / thisistechtoday   ▶ Instagram -   / thisistechtoday   ▶ TikTok -   / thisistechtoday   ▶ Facebook -   / thisistechtoday   ▶ Website - http://www.thisistechtoday.com MY TECH ▶ The Gear I use - https://myte.ch/kit ▶ My Amazon Storefront - https://myte.ch/amazon ▶ The Music I use - https://myte.ch/musicbed ▶ The #1 tool I use as a YouTuber - https://www.tubebuddy.com/thisistecht... ▶ This video is proudly edited using Blackmagic Davinci Resolve (FREE): https://myte.ch/davinciresolve DESK AND FURNITURE - https://bit.ly/32dAiOL ▶ Desk - https://bit.ly/3iWHbuv ▶ Shelves - https://bit.ly/2EeomUK ▶ Chair - https://bit.ly/2YhfRPS BUSINESS & SPONSORSHIPS ▶ brandon at ricebowlmedia.com WANT TO SEND ME SOMETHING? Rice Bowl Media, LLC. 2121 W Imperial Hwy Suite E116 La Habra CA 90631 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Why the Sound is Different for this video 0:24 This is an Experiential review. How to have the best experience 0:45 The two audio setups 1:00 The Difference between HomePod 2nd Generation and HomePod 1st Generation 1:38 Why is Apple releasing a new HomePod? 1:55 The Stereo Setup Process 2:11 Why you cannot mix and match Gen 1 and Gen 2 speakers 2:50 The Experiential Review: Wear headphones or earbuds in both ears 3:20 AUDIO SAMPLE: HomePod 2 4:00 AUDIO SAMPLE: 5.1 System 4:36 Observations and Thoughts 4:57 AUDIO SAMPLE: Music (both systems) 6:24 HomePod 2 Max Volume Notes 6:47 Do the HomePods 2 have less bass? 7:26 AUDIO SAMPLE: HomePod 2 at 100% Volume and 50% Volume (Matched in Post) 8:03 ANSWER: What is going on with the bass on the HomePod 2 8:30 Issues I had with the HomePod 2 and Apple TV Setup 9:13 Who is the HomePod 2 for? 10:26 Talking to Siri about this video's sponsor, NordVPN 11:44 Final Thoughts 12:00 AUDIO SAMPLE: Extended Enclave Music Sample DISCLOSURES As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I utilize affiliate links and may receive a commission from them, and at times may receive items for review from various brands. Despite that, I promise to always provide an honest & unbiased review because you deserve the best. All sponsorships will be clearly stated because transparency, integrity, and trust are important to me. It is also a part of FTC law. We would never accept payment from a company to make negative content about another company. You're just upset you didn't hear what you wanted to hear. Any discussion, comments, opinions, etc., regarding anything financial or business-related, should not be construed as financial advice. Find out more about our ethics policy as well as what investments: coming soon.