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petedgr8
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Aug 16, 2016
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Th only real complaint I have so far is the 1/4 to 3.5 adapter shipped with the cans don't actually fit the plug. They just slip off.
Aug 16, 2016
KTMD
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petedgr8Don't use the included. It puts so much weight and strain on whatever you plug it into. It's not worth it. The heavy cable with all that hanging off from the plug and attachments will screw up the port of anything you insert it in.
Aug 16, 2016
petedgr8
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Aug 16, 2016
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KTMDLink to what I should use? I can't find a proper extender on amazon.
Aug 16, 2016
KTMD
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Aug 16, 2016
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petedgr8https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MHE100-5-Headphone-Adapter-4-Inch/dp/B000068O6B/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1454047504&sr=8-6&keywords=hosa+6%22+1/4%22&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=1c27816ad9ee966a0eb65bbe6dfb8d9b
Zeos did a review of the THX00 as well and he used a Sennheiser adapter. It's more expensive, but essentially the same thing. I can link you to that so you can see it in action if you want.
Aug 16, 2016
petedgr8
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Aug 16, 2016
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KTMDThanks for this!
Aug 16, 2016
KTMD
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Aug 16, 2016
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petedgr8Welcome!
Skip to 9:20 and watch for like a minute. You'll see the adapter being used and why it's better than the included.
Aug 16, 2016
petedgr8
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KTMDOh don't you worry. I've seen this review at least 20 times.
Aug 16, 2016
6EQUJ5
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Aug 17, 2016
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DropThisBuy the Hosa, it's right angled. I bought mine April 5th, 2016 waiting for this day when my Purple Hearts arrived.
Aug 17, 2016
DropThis
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Aug 17, 2016
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6EQUJ5I already got 3 Sennheiser & 2 Grado adapters (back when I bought HD 518, 558, 598). Didn't get Hosa due to lack of gold plating , just didn't make sense to cheap out on a jack adapter, when I already spent so much on headphones
Aug 17, 2016
6EQUJ5
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DropThisThe problem is finding one that is right angled and gold plated. Why does it need to be gold plated?
Aug 17, 2016
DropThis
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Aug 17, 2016
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6EQUJ5If the manufacturer really uses gold alloy, it makes a better connection for electrons to flow across, also less distortion / connection loss if the cord is moving around, tugging on that jack
Aug 17, 2016
WildChinoise
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Aug 17, 2016
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DropThisGold plating is used for corrosion resistance. A nickel plated plug eventually develops a surface layer of oxidation, which does cause connection problems. Way back in the old days we used to scratch or scrape the corrosion off the audio plugs to get an audio connection. These days rhodium seems to be the premium material for corrosion resistance, durability and good electrical connection.
Aug 17, 2016
6EQUJ5
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DropThisAny science to back up those claims? As far as I have read, the gold plating is only there to keep the connection point from being tarnished and be corrosion free to prevent the distortion. Other than that there is no sound difference if you use one that is not gold plated.
The only sound difference from what I have read is from using silver litz cables but some of us don't have $900 to spend on the purest silver money can buy.
Aug 17, 2016
rosc
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Aug 17, 2016
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6EQUJ5I'm even inclined to think that silver cables are snake oil. At some point you're going to be held back by the components used or the run-of-the-mill rolled copper used to make the PCBs in your source and amp.
Aug 17, 2016
6EQUJ5
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roscI'm not so sure they're snake oil. I would love to have a chance to go to an audiophile meet and try a Danacable myself to see if I can hear the difference. The cost is high because there supposedly is very few suppliers that sell the purest silver. That is why the Danacables and the Double Helix silver litz cables are very expensive. Can't really call shenanigans until you try it yourself.
Aug 17, 2016
DropThis
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Aug 17, 2016
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WildChinoiseYes, that too - that's why gold stays gold for ages
Aug 17, 2016
DropThis
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6EQUJ5Look am not here to do your research for you. Gold is the most tarnish/corosion resistant out of top 3 conductive metals. Use whatever you want if you think I'm feeding you bs
Aug 17, 2016
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