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itsamepe
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
MrChiSox
Big changes coming to my tiny little music room, I've recently purchased a new stack. Currently figuring out where to locate it all and ordering up the necessary cables, it won't be too long before I'm up and running. I am now the proud owner of a brand new stack. It's a European brand called Earmen. Amp, DAC, Streamer & Linear Power Supply. It won't be long!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB15yM4UptQ
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Briankan
Recommendation for my next headphone set? I have Koss 95x
Hey all, What would you recommend I get next and why? I have Koss ESP-95x electrostatic massdrop headphones. These are my first and only audiophile set. I love them. I think my only real requirements is $500 or less for the headphones and that they have a little more low end. I don’t need thump but these are really light on lows…but the experience is still awesome. Also any recommendations on an amp? I only have my electrostatic thingy. I am using the Topping D50 DAC. thx!!
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Simthaniel
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Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
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brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
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The Good - Startlingly great clarity. Mic offers great clarity. Great comfort long term. Lightweight. They stay put during strenuous activities. Long battery life and extra charges from case. USB-C cable for charging. Vocals are the star of the show here, they’re very, very good. Charging case is small and lightweight. Automatic pairing from previous connections is super convenient. Auto off/on when placing and removing from case. Good isolation and plenty of power to get them very loud. The Meh - No easy way to check current battery levels. No passive listening feature. No AptX support (personally). Adjusting volume up/down is slow due to 2s delay. Mic is a bit echo-y. Fingerprint magnet. Stock silicone tips. The Ugly - Small soundstage. Lacking bass impact. Treble lacks energy. No foam tips included. No AptX support (others will really be bothered by this). No passive listen mode. Build, Fit, & Finish The entire housing is made from plastic, but it is of high quality as they feel very durable. The paint job for the shell is flat, while the face button is glossy. The faceplate has a single LED indicator about the size of a grain of rice. The LED color ranges from white or amber depending on the action being taken (charging, connecting, searching, pairing, etc). The stem is small and on the short side, so they should fit smaller ears with ease. There is a screen over the nozzle, so this should prevent any debris from getting into the housing and interrupting sound quality long term. The housing shape reminds me a lot of Noble IEMs; slight teardrop shape, smooth edges, and a flat faceplate. Relatively lightweight, I think they have just the right amount of heft while in your ears. The stock tips feel quite nice. Pliable and durable, not thin and flimsy like some other manufacturers. These remind me of a mix between the typical NuForce tips and MEE (think PX and Planamic). While I prefer to use my Final Type E tips (which fit well here), most will find the provided tips more than adequate. The charging case is lighter than expected. The outer shell has an interesting feeling texture to it that feels good to the touch. Like something that was rough but has been sanded down and smoothed over. It’s pretty nice. The inner lid is lined with rubber to mitigate any scratches on the glossy faceplates. I assume this would also help absorb any potential shocks from the occasional drop as well. In the middle, there is a glossy thin faceplate that houses additional LEDs. These show the current charges of the case and its overall battery level. This is also the charging indicator when plugged into a source. Fair warning, these LEDs are rather bright, especially in a dark room. The IEMs nestle inside shaped pockets inside the case and attach magnetically to their dual-charging pins. Once connected, they require a fair amount of effort to remove. I like this as I never had any fear of one accidentally falling out and becoming lost. You can turn the case upside down and shake it, and the IEMs will stay firmly in place. All in all, a very well put together package that feels and looks premium despite its friendly price tag. Portability & Isolation Without question, these are highly portable. The charging case is small and lightweight, and I never worried about them dying on me, or about my next charge. The IEMs themselves are pretty small and don’t weigh very much. Not the lightest IEMs I have ever used, but I definitely would not consider them heavy. Ergonomically, they fit very well, and I have no complaints here. Even for those that have small ears will fare well with these. For the life of me, I could not get a comfortable seal with the silicone tips. Isolation was fair. When music wasn’t playing, I could make out a fair bit in my surroundings and rarely did external sounds overpower my music without having to crank the volume way up. However, I found the experience was much improved with foam tips. I use a Comply sport foam and vastly preferred these over the provided tips. They feel better, they isolate better, and are overall more comfortable over long sessions.
Lows - Bass is tight, linear, and doesn’t bleed into the mids. But, they are lacking impact and some thump overall. This was pretty disappointing as bass drums and timpani’s can really lack life, and bass guitars lose fullness and body. However, everything sounds very clear so you can identify all the instruments in a track, but they can lack a bit of presence, especially on more complicated pieces. Snares and toms have enough snap and pop to satisfy most, but I won't lie that I craved more. Mids - Mids are very good. Vocals are so clear and present. This is actually the one thing I absolutely loved about the Move’s. Vocals are effortless and tonally sound just right. Everything sounds linear through here and vocals have the right amount of presence. This is even more apparent when watching TV or listening to a podcast/radio show as the dialogue is crystal-clear. Guitars, violins, cello, drums, etc. come through nice and clear as well. Highs - Soft and laid-back. Present enough to not consider these dark. They lack some brilliance and zing that I prefer, but nothing is offensive here. No sibilance, no harshness, and no sharp edge. This should please most people and the average listener, but some will find these quite lacking. I can say, they are fatigue-free, and nothing sounded out of place. I just wanted some more excitement and energy to give the music a bit more life as sometimes songs can sound a bit dull and meh. Cymbals for example lack the bite and sizzle I am more accustomed to. Soundstage & Imaging Small. Smaller than what I am used to. Very intimate and in-your-head. For tracks that normally seem relatively big on all my other gear, at best give an average presentation here. This presented itself as more of a problem when a track is dense with many instruments and vocals as things just get lost. Backup singers sound on top of the main singer, cymbals seemed to play on the same plane as the drums, orchestras sounded like they were all playing in a closet, etc. Not a lot of height or perceivable depth. But panning left to right was sufficient. Enough reverb to get a feeling for a venue or hall, but again, nothing that will give you a clear 3D mental image of the space that is being performed in. But, considering the use case for them, I only cared about this when I was listening more critically. When using them during an activity, they were more than adequate, and I think a vast majority of folks aren’t going to care much considering the market these are targeting. No, they’re not to the levels of some audiophile IEMs, but I don’t think anyone would be surprised by that either. Comparisons I don’t own any other wireless IEMs for a direct comparison, but I do own an iFi xDSD and a Radsone ES100, both of which offer Bluetooth capabilities. I don’t think it’s fair to even compare these devices to the Move’s as it’s apples to oranges. I can see these devices existing alongside each other, more than competing against. While I enjoy the Bluetooth from these devices and my wired IEMs, when biking or working out, wires can be (and are) a nuisance, especially when you have even more devices attached to you. The fact that I can keep the Move’s in my ears and pair it to a system across the room or my phone that’s in my bag, is a huge one-up on the others despite their superior sonic abilities. I didn’t think I cared about not having to fumble around with multiple devices until I no longer had to do it and could control everything with a tiny device in my ear. Value and Conclusion I won’t lie, these caught me by surprise. These are my first fully wireless IEMs and I was expecting to loathe them. They work flawlessly and pair without effort quite literally every single time. They hold a charge much longer than advertised (in my experience) and the charging case holds a hefty backup of 18 hrs. and yields close to an hour of use from a quick 15 min or so charge. And although I am not a fan of the silicone tips, once I switched to my preferred foamies, all was right in the world and they hit my sweet spot for comfort. They stayed put and never budged, no matter how active I was during biking or workouts. The mic performed well enough during several calls. I was told I sounded a bit echo-y at times (like I was in a bathroom) but otherwise, conversations were clear, and I had no issues hearing others from my end. Sonically, vocals sound pretty darn good here and have a great sense of clarity. The Move’s are lacking in the lows and I REALLY could have used more bass impact, but they will probably be punchy enough for most unless you’re a basshead. The highs are pretty subdued and that can make some tracks a wee bit dull. A bummer, but not a deal breaker. Overall, I find the Move’s to be very competent and offer a balanced, relatively flat, linear sound at a great cost. Throw in the 24-hr total charge time, comfort, and mic, and you get a very well-rounded device. I have napped with them in, used them in a hot kitchen, sweated in them while biking and at the gym, used them while walking at the park, and they have performed admirably and consistently during each and every task I have thrown their way. They pair effortlessly whether it’s via my phone, TV, or otherwise and I very much enjoyed their auto on/off feature when being removed from the charging case. They also got PLENTY loud. I never hit their max volume, nor felt the need to, even when in louder environments due to their pretty good passive isolation. With these being my first true wireless, I left with many more positive feelings than I would have ever thought. Enough so, that this sort of device is actually on my radar moving forward, where in the past I would have easily turned my nose up as they didn’t fit my previous “audiophile ideals.” That is a realization that I am glad to have changed after using a wireless IEM like the Move’s. They look good, they feel nice in your ears, have a ridiculous long-lasting battery and charges, and they have a very high level of clarity. For me, these are a welcomed surprise and an easy recommendation. Even more so if these are your first pair of true wireless IEMs and want to see what the fuss is all about. Rating: 4/5 Edit: Fixed some typos and grammar 😞 but added some photos and screenshots 🙂