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
Overview The EDC3's are an entry priced universal IEM that performs like a much more mid-range IEM. The value here is very good, and I was very pleased with sound and quality. 5/5 Stars
Quality The EDC3s have a plastic shell that provide a very comfortable fit and sitting position in the ears. A detachable braided cable and detachable non-braided cable with microphone are included. A quick test call on the mic came back with mediocre feedback from the user on the other end, but it was definitely good enough to get the job done. Personally, I wasn't using these with my phone, so I stuck with the braided cable and have been very pleased with it. Other accessories included additional tips and a padded fabric carrying case. Overall, for the price, I feel like more was included than I expected and was very happy with the quality of all included parts and accessories. Sound Playlist Used: https://8tracks.com/livingspeedbump/audio-gear-testing
I played these songs on a local playlist with a majority of the tracks being lossless HD audio. I played them through the Fiio X5iii/Fiio A5 and through my PC and the PS Audio Sprout. The EDC3's were not immediately mind blowing, but this is mainly due to how flat and balanced the overall sound of the EDC3's are. It is quite common to have bass boosted IEMs sound really "fun" at first, but then quickly have them feel veiled and dark after more listening, where the EDC3's had the opposite effect on me. After really getting a few hours on them I really started to enjoy them. In general I tend to prefer a flatter, more reference oriented sound, so the EDC3's are right up my alley. The midrange was definitely very flat, which helped with clarity and made them decent, if not good at most types of music I threw at them. The treble is very smooth which helped make them comfortable to listen to for hours on end, though I personally would enjoy a slight boost here. Bass is warm and relatively quick and not overwhelming at all. If you're a fan of bass bosted IEM's these may not be the best option out there for you. Personally I really enjoyed where the bass was at though, using the bass boost on the A5 for the few times I wanted more. My favorite aspect of the EDC3's was the imaging and overall soundstage. The 3 balanced armatures per side really help in this regard over some of the competition. Each instrument was very easy to pick and and place spacially, with nothing getting lost in the mix or the space. I really enjoyed these for big band/jazz compositions. For me, this was the best Comparisons The Shure SE-215s ($99) were an IEM that I did a lot of back and forth comparisons with. Both IEM's are quite similar in many ways, including detachable over the ear cable, padded case with extra foam tips, plastic shells with excellent build quality, and a nearly identical price. One of the major differences is that the Shure suses a single dynamic microdriver and the NuForce uses 3 balanced armatures per side. The Shures are definitely a bit warmer with more accented bass, but I found myself drawn far more to the EDC3's for their superior imaging. Summary For the cost, the EDC3's are a no brainer for me. They may not shine at everything, but they can certainly handle anything well enough to be enjoyable. These will remain on my highly recommended list for a long time coming.