I'd just stick to the Sony if I were you. Can't really comment on it since I'm not familiar with your phone but my recommendation is to get the headphones first and try it with your phone before getting an external DAC/Amp or DAP.

Thanks for the clarification! On another note, has anyone tried printing the cups with PVA supports?

Hi, sorry if this is a bit of a simple question but I'm afraid of bricking my driver and am not sure if this is the right way to remove it. There are two clamps holding down the driver on the top and bottom of the picture, do I need to pry those back to remove the driver? edit: image too big...

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The cables will work but make sure to order the correct version as they sell them with a 2 pin termination as well. You want the MMCX termination. The difference between 8 cores and 16 cores is just the amount of cores, which are insulated conductors. So in the case of an 8 core cable, 4 cores...

They seem to be the same model and from the same store as well so I'm not too sure. Maybe send them a message and ask?

If you use the Schiit Magni+Modi you'd be connecting to it via USB, bypassing your currently soundcard. The website you linked states that your soundcard has a 2 Vrms output which would be enough for the LCD-2C but depending on how loud you listen it might not be enough for the HD650. Also, if...

This is not true. ANC is not particularly effective on erratic and high frequencies sound waves so depending on the OP background noise scenario, it might not work as well. A well sealed passive IEM is more likely to attenuate better than an ANC headphone.

Unfortunately even your alternative wouldn't work. The V-Moda cable uses a single 3 pole 3.5mm jack to connect to the headphone itself as V-Moda's own headphone has wiring between the left and right driver that allow either side to be used as the connection point. As far as I can see from the...

The cable isn't detachable so no you can't use a V Moda cable.

Sorry for the late reply, you should be able to use regular filters and drivers. It depends on what method you're using to make the shell but filling the entire shell with something like silicon would work as well if you want to be safe.

If you're talking about dampers filters, then no, they're not waterproof. They'll absorb the liquid and render them useless until dried out. Maybe use some sort of mesh like this one (http://seiren-electronics.com/english/moisture_permeable_waterproof_tape/)?

Repairing a BA driver isn't exactly the most viable thing to do. If you contact Westone support they might be able to help you though.

ANC only works well under certain conditions. A well fitted custom tip would be better in my opinion. Though it's probably too late now, if you had fit issues you could have sent the tips back to be remade.

The source in this case would be the Fulla 2, not your PC. The issue is that the noise floor of the Fulla 2 is too high. Like mentioned above, if you don't want a better DAC/Amp, you can get an attuneator like the iFi Ear Buddy.