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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!
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Apr 23, 2024
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!!
Apr 22, 2024
Simthaniel
Rigs
Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
Apr 11, 2024
LostnAmerica
Sound Signature of the Grell Project.
Wondering what type of sound signature the Drop Grell project headphones will have or trying to attain. Any update would be appreciated.
Apr 8, 2024
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SOUND: This IEM was great when it first came out. It was a tasteful balance between bass boost and neutral. The upper midrange and treble was quite good for vocals and instrumentals. However, because the IEM is only using balanced armature drivers (3 Sonion), there is a distinct lack of bass texture and slam (the amount of air or rumble you feel) which makes EDM, Electronic, and bass instruments lack the defined resolution that you would normally experience. This also affects the timbre (usually you can tell when musical instruments have a fake-plasticy quality), and is not as smooth and relaxed as a dynamic driver IEM (which has it's own myriad of difficulties including tuning and speed). COMFORT: The IEM is incredibly lightweight and the shape is very well designed to fit a normal ear canal. I upgraded the IEM to use dual flange and then later settle on the Spinfit CP145 medium tips (pictured below) that seal very securely and deeply in my ear. While the stock cable of the IEM is flimsy and will easily degrade (oxidization and eventual failure), lightweight cables are my recommendations for usage. This is easily the most comfortable IEM I've ever worn, better than my Shure SE215. I eventually ordered a Tripowin cable which led to the death of the IEM (see above). The Tripowin was softer and more flexible, but heavier and the connector was too tight and pulled the port out ripping the internal cables to the drivers along with it. EXTRAS: These are very sensitive IEMs. I could not use these on my Schiit Magni 2U without a background hissing. Playing off my Galaxy S10e was fine, but if you have an older device with higher output impedance, be prepared to suffer. An iFi IEMatch cable will fix this issue temporarily. FINAL THOUGHTS The original price of $300 was very competitive in 2017-2018, however my new Moondrop Blessing 2 outdoes the MD+ Universal in technicalities, speed, bass, coherence, and enjoyment. If you can find this IEM for under $150 new, or $100 used, it is still worth for comfort/convenience, if you can ignore the timbre of the balanced armature drivers and hope that you don't destroy the IEM swapping the cables.