Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
Really appreciate it!
Is there a plan to drop other products in the future?
I would be interested if you can make the mobile version of DacPort.
I know there is already one but that is expensive. I will be interested to see a new project to make mobile version of Dacport Slim(which then will not be slim anymore) that allows using a few rechargeable AA batteries to operate.
I had invested in portable devices which has integrated batteries(for example the bt headphones or iems, DAP and etc) and they die after just few years.
Some die after a year and some last 2 to 3 years. Even when they work after 3 years the battery life is significantly reduced.
I want my devices to last for my enjoyment.
That is why DacPort slim is one of my favorite. It does not have battery in it and it still works perfectly as when I bought it.
It sill sounds better than other DAPs I have which are several times more expensive.
I understand DACPortable is there but I am worried my 400 dollars in just few years will vanish. Not specific to DACPortable but all permanent battery operated devices.
Another way is to allow using non-AA batteries but much like FIIO E10 where you use commonly available lipo batteries so you can awap them when the battery dies. (User can also carry a few batteries when travelling).
The battery can be bought easilly off ebay.
Does DACPortable allow swapping batteries? If so, what is the model and price on ebay?
My SamSung Galaxy Note 3 still works fine because it allows replaceable battery.
Bose Q25 still works because I can change batteries. Bose Q35 does not allow this and it will die over time.
If it wasnt for the non-replaceable batteries I would be enjoying all my devices for more than 10 years.
Its funny when all the mobile and portable devices show trend of finding reasons to justify using non-replaceable batteries while DSLR Cameras didnt follow that trend.
My Nikon DSLR still works like when I purchased it. I even added a battery pack so I can carry and use it for days.
DacPortable looks good but the form factor(would have been better if it was flatter, not taller) and non-replaceable battery was my deal breaker.
I was too fed up with cables so FIIO Q5 BT connectivity for transport and Q5 internal DAC processing was attractive enough to buy one.
If Massdrop x Centrance collaboration for DacPortable Slim would have the following features, it would be great.
1. Flatter form factor. 2. Replaceable battery
Optionally, 1. extended battery pack(for real portability) 2.BT connectivity(only for transport, do not use BT DAC)
For example, If this supports the above 2 optional features, I can connect the device to 20000mah Power Bank and make Centrance Portable Music Station. If I am flying for 8 hours or *more*, this music station will keep me occupied.
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I love my XduooX10 DAP, which is also using AK4490 chip like Centrance Dacport.
Unfortunately it does not hold charge anymore. It charges full but as soon as I unplug it, it would show only 3 out of 4 bars. Then when I walk to office for about 20 minutes it would show only 1 bar in red colour.
This is what happens to all non-replaceable battery devices.
Money wasted.
The manufacturer only thinks about hiw to make money and will be happy if the battery powered devices no longer work, assuming the consumer will buy from them again.
But, sorry XDuoo, it doesnt work that way. I am not buying it again.
I would rather spend my hard earned money where it will last.
For my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 use case... it still works fine because I installed new battery but it does not mean I will be using it. right?
Because we do want to explore new things and eventually they will not be fast enough so it will be collecting dust.
But that gave me good impression enough that I am buying more Samsung products.
Same like how the manufacturers are getting rid of 3.5mm jacks and forcing people to buy BT IEM and Headphones which will last only few years.
My Audio Technica ANC7b using 2 x AAA batteries still rocks like new. The plastic frame is breaking apart but it still works.
I really hope the manufacturers will start thinking of their customers again. We will eventually buy more products but that should not be because the batteries died.
Sigh....