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post #16 of 17
11/15/11 at 9:47pm
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Originally Posted by castigar View Post

I have not tried it, but I can't imagine it'd be too hard. And I definitely agree that 4-pin XLR should be used more, though I can see the large size of the connector being a disadvantage compared to other balanced connectors (like the one used on the RSA Protector). Though the larger connector does also mean it's easier to solder... :)



Agreed. I'm surprised the 4 pin mini-xlr is not more popular for this usage. But the full size is bunches easier to work with.

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post #17 of 17
11/16/11 at 9:54am
it's cause the full size 4-pin xlrs are design for speakers and pro equipment use and can accept much thicker gauges of wiring. they can accept up to 10-12 gauge wiring depending on the how the connector was design and using them for speakers the connectors actually don't seem very big at all using the thicker gauges. headphones it's super easy cause most headphones use only up to 22 gauge the thickest so soldering them to such a big connector is walk in the park. i only know pro audio uses XLR as a standard. i have no idea why it didn't reach it's way to the ''audiophile'' market. all they have is that ridiculous dual 3-pin XLR cable for balance use you see everywhere which i find completely unnecessary since 4-pin is already balanced as well and will add way less bulk and great if you want to keep the headphone single entry.
Edited by RexAeterna - 11/16/11 at 9:55am
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