[SomeGuyDude]

Sort of a dumb question, but have you tried using the SE535 cable on your SE846? Maybe you got a bum cable. 

 

[spook76]

Just got this cable re-terminated by Ted. 

Its a Whiplash TWau on Se 846. Love the sound so far... 

Wood,

Are those the hybrids or Reference (silver gold). Either way beautiful cables my man.

 

[sambo60]

  Sort of a dumb question, but have you tried using the SE535 cable on your SE846? Maybe you got a bum cable. 

 
Definitely not a dumb question, but I tried both cables that came with the SE846, and they both have the same problem. It's only with my S4 though. They work smoothly through  my laptop.

 

[Olisim]

Hello everyone,
 
I started a thread yesterday concerning the se846 and DAPS. Basically, I purchased a pair of 846s a couple weeks ago and absolutely LOVING them, but am currently using my IPhone 5s as a source and would like to upgrade to something better. Originally, I was thinking of getting the Fiio x5 and being done with it, but after reading quite a bit here on head-fi about various different DAPS (such as the hm901) I was thinking that maybe the Fiio x5 wouldn't quite do the Shures justice? I'm also planning on ordering a silver litz reference cable from headphone lounge but am waiting until I sort a couple things out (such as if I ended up buying the hm901, and wanted to run balanced out) before I buy it. I listen to about 60% classical music and 40% assorted other genres (rock, folk, some pop, etc) and my music library is about half mp3s and half flac (including a fair bit of 96/24). Any help/thoughts would be much appreciated!
 
Thanks, Olisim
 
P.S. Please tell me if I'm breaking any cross thread posting rules or anything of the like, and I sincerely apologize if I do, I'm brand new to Head-Fi (just joined yesterday)

 
P.P.S. It's an awesome community you guys are running here (and an awesome group of people in that community!)

 

[koiloco]

^ I listening to my 846 right now off an X5 and I will say I am quite satisfied.  As reference, my home set up is HD800 driven by Woo audio WA22. 
846+X5 combo puts a smile on my face every time.   I highly recommend it.  Also, I love having 256GB of DSD/HD and FLAC tracks on the go.  UI could be better but as a software engineer, I manage.
 

 

 

[Jazic]

I just got the SE846 yesterday, and I'm extremely disappointed. Not because of the headphones, but because of my audio source.

I'm using a Galaxy S4 (at&t version) to power these, and there's this very obnoxious popping sound occurring ALL THE TIME. I know it's not the earphones because the same files play with no issue from my laptop. And my SE535s play these files perfectly fine from the S4. I tried updating my phone to the newest ROM (Android 4.4.4) but it didn't solve the issue. Has anyone else experienced this? Is anyone here running these IEMs with a Galaxy S4? If so, what ROM are you using?

I tried PowerAmp as well as other music players, and so far it keeps happening, but only on the SE846. I know they are more sensitive or something,  but this just IS NOT FAIR!!! Any advice?

I had issues with a specific flat album but they are fine with other sources. Is it specific to mp3s or streaming?

 

[slickooz]

Just got the 846 and listening to a few tracks. I was a little hesitant buying these, because of the price. Worth every penny. I'm thinking about playing with the filters, the bass seems to be bleeding a little. Maybe I need some time to adjust my ears. 

 

[spook76]

Just got the 846 and listening to a few tracks. I was a little hesitant buying these, because of the price. Worth every penny. I'm thinking about playing with the filters, the bass seems to be bleeding a little. Maybe I need some time to adjust my ears. 

That was exactly my initial reaction to the 8s when I first started listening to them. The first day I switched to the white filters but give them a day or so of brain burn in and you will hear the magic.

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

  I just got the SE846 yesterday, and I'm extremely disappointed. Not because of the headphones, but because of my audio source.
 
I'm using a Galaxy S4 (at&t version) to power these, and there's this very obnoxious popping sound occurring ALL THE TIME. I know it's not the earphones because the same files play with no issue from my laptop. And my SE535s play these files perfectly fine from the S4. I tried updating my phone to the newest ROM (Android 4.4.4) but it didn't solve the issue. Has anyone else experienced this? Is anyone here running these IEMs with a Galaxy S4? If so, what ROM are you using?
 
I tried PowerAmp as well as other music players, and so far it keeps happening, but only on the SE846. I know they are more sensitive or something,  but this just IS NOT FAIR!!! Any advice?

Try putting the phone on airplane mode, disable wifi/bluetooth.  Sensitive iems pick EMI easily. 
A cheap DAP like, Fiio X3/DX 50 are much much better than phones for a portable source.

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

  I got mine for $775 shipped.  If you ask around nicely to the Shure authorized retailers, you can probably find one who will give you a good deal.  Mine came new, factory sealed, with a full 2 year warranty.
 
You just have to work a bit.  In my case, working a bit saved me $225, so it was well worth it to me.

I ordered mine brand NEW for $735, yesterday. I was making offers on the used one, but looks like the seller was having a sale this week.

 

[slickooz]

I got a big smile on right now.

 
Right now I'm using my Galaxy S5, trying to find the right DAP. I've been checking a few under 600, and most of them have a lot of firmware issues. I might just get 7th gen iPod classic. 

 

[Loquah]

  ^ I listening to my 846 right now off an X5 and I will say I am quite satisfied.  As reference, my home set up is HD800 driven by Woo audio WA22. 
846+X5 combo puts a smile on my face every time.   I highly recommend it.  Also, I love having 256GB of DSD/HD and FLAC tracks on the go.  UI could be better but as a software engineer, I manage.
 

 

 
+1 for X5, especially at the price.
 
Sure, there's still room for a little improvement if you try the X5's line-out with an external amp, but the X5 on it's own is a great performer (and more sonically accurate than my RWAK100 which costs about double)

 

[koiloco]

  I got a big smile on right now.

 
Right now I'm using my Galaxy S5, trying to find the right DAP. I've been checking a few under 600, and most of them have a lot of firmware issues. I might just get 7th gen iPod classic. 

Once you listen to your 846 on a DAP, you won't go back to iPod. 

  What's on your DAP shopping list?

 

[joey99]

My cousin has been trying to get a pair of these from hong kong for me for the past month and they're out of stock everywhere ... at a good price anyway. 
 
They've come down in price as well even having such high demand for them. Mine are on order for HKD$6300 .. which is around US$812. 

 

[Olisim]

  ^ I listening to my 846 right now off an X5 and I will say I am quite satisfied.  As reference, my home set up is HD800 driven by Woo audio WA22.
846+X5 combo puts a smile on my face every time.   I highly recommend it.  Also, I love having 256GB of DSD/HD and FLAC tracks on the go.  UI could be better but as a software engineer, I manage.
 

 
 

   
+1 for X5, especially at the price.
 
Sure, there's still room for a little improvement if you try the X5's line-out with an external amp, but the X5 on it's own is a great performer (and more sonically accurate than my RWAK100 which costs about double)

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm feeling a little bit hopeful now that my wallet may not be taking quite as large a hit as I had dreaded......... If only I could demo the HM901 (I can demo the X5 at a local shop, which I haven't done yet.)