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Massdrop x Focal Elex Headphones

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ayurmonk

Sep 4, 2019

Verified Buyer

EXCELLENT SOUND BALANCE.

One of the best headphones i have used for enjoying music. Better base rendering than my previous favourites(AUDEZE LCD-2,Sennheiser HD 600/650,Ultrasone 900 pro,MDR Z7 etc.) However the cable broke within 4 weeks of use,which was disappointing in such an expensive product.

Recommends this product? Yes

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adeadcrab

258

Sep 4, 2019

ayurmonkThe cable broke on mine too, I'm thinking of getting a set of periapt cables for the various headphone connectors I need and call it a day.

Sep 4, 2019

ayurmonk

Sep 4, 2019

adeadcrabThanks adeadcrab for your comment. Now there’s a small sense of satisfaction I am not the only one hard done by!😂😂😂 I had to break open the moulding on one of the connectors, cut the broken wire and resoldered the lead. I don’t know how long it will last! If you chance upon a good affordable replacement lead which doesn’t mess with the sound, please share and I shall be grateful. Warm regards and happy hunting for the cable!

Sep 4, 2019

adeadcrab

258

Sep 5, 2019

ayurmonkRead through all the reviews and discussion page for the Elex here on Drop, there's a fair few cases of it happening. Periapt make decent quality cables at a lower price point than the high end cables that cost hundreds, the one for the Elex connector is here - https://periaptcables.com/products/8-type-8-dual-3-5mm I'm thinking of getting one terminated in XLR, and ask them to make an XLR->1/4 adapter cable so I can use single ended output without getting a second cable.

Sep 5, 2019

thegeb

Oct 3, 2019

ayurmonkBoth cables broke for me. The XLR cable broke in 6 months and the 1/4" broke in 2 weeks! The headphones are AMAZING, but the cables are absolute garbage. The fact the cables are super stiff as well, may have led to the connections breaking. Horrible cables. Since I live in Canada, replacement cables ordered over the internet will cost me almost $150 USD! I agree, for such a premium product, the cables should be SIGNIFICANTLY better.

Oct 3, 2019