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    DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

    Thank you for your response. Kind of understood it all. My headphone uses a single source-hp cable and there is another cable going under the headband that connects the 2 drivers. Considering the cable has built in microphone, it can be, 1 ground, 1 microphone and 2 signal wires.
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    DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

    I did research balanced audio before asking questions. My common sense states that if a cable has 3/4 pin connectors they should be balanced, as I it useless to use those connectors and only 1 signal cable. I'll try to remake the questions to be more spot on, if not, I'll drop the subject. Did...
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    DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

    Hey guys. I've asked this already, but nobody answered me, so I'll ask again so I know what to do. I know 4 rings means TRRS, but if a cable has TRS or TRRS connectors, does that make it balanced? I already have my headphone cable with TRRS 3.5 mm and TRS 2.5 mm, so if it's balanced...
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    Introduction and some advice if you may.

    The Sansui are S-711. Do you think the small dents will mess the sound? Is there a way to repair them?
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    The Fiio X3 Thread.

    I know that considering the price, this is a good DAP, but I've been reading some negative feedback about it. Is it worth it? Or some of the negative feedback is more subjective than objective(not a bad thing, everyone has their own preferences).   In conclusion, as a starting gear I should...
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    DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

    Ok, sounds good. But what to do with the 2.5 mm that goes into the headphone? I found a 3.5 to 2.5 adapter, but it says the headphone microphone won't work with it, which kinda sucks, though if I buy a dedicated source, it won't be a problem, but you never know when I'll use my phone.  I guess...
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    The Fiio X3 Thread.

    Well 5-6 hours of play should suffice I believe. I usually listen that much to headphones when I'm on the train and anyway after 3 hours my ears start to bleed(kinda 51% literally) because I've yet to find a headphone that won't crush my ears... I'll test the Audez'e soon and if they won't...
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    DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

    Good day guys. I own a pair of Harman Kardon's NC. I would like to make DIY balanced cable for them. I guess the improvement for these headphones won't be tremendous, but at I'm building a DIY amp also, even if I have a dedicated one, but I want to learn stuff, hence the cables. My main...
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    The Fiio X3 Thread.

    Thanks. Well I guess I'll buy it and see how it works and then decide if I need another amp. Anyone used it as a source and DAC for a dedicated stereo amp at home?
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    The Fiio X3 Thread.

    Hi guys. I'm interested in buying this, since my iphone looses battery too fast and also this has a bigger memory. I own a pair of harman kardon NC. Considering it's a portable 3 in 1 source/dac/amp, do I need something better, like adding another amp to it? Also, so i don't start another...
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    Introduction and some advice if you may.

    Hmm yes, yes I will try it. Arco I will look for the model when I get home, I'm out of town atm.
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    Introduction and some advice if you may.

    Raguna I've seen your Fiio X3 and I am damn impressed about it! It's even here in my country, so I'll buy one(or I'll read more about similar ones and fall in love with another, I'll see).   I want to make the whole Pioneer system back, just for the looks mostly, as I don't really listen to...
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    Introduction and some advice if you may.

    Thank for replying. I don't think I am more experienced in music, as I an just a person that couldn't live without music in it's life, but technology related, I'm at the start. I was thinking to myself today as I was arranging the speakers in the living room that I am a headphones person, I...
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    Introduction and some advice if you may.

    Good day to all. First of all I'd like to thank all of you for this beautiful forum you got going on, helped me a bit. So I am a Hi-Fi enthusiast, kinda just started. I've always loved music, even got a tattoo with it(one more to come), but sadly I've always been "satisfied" with what I had...
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    Want to buy bluetooth headphones for under ~150-200$

    Well if we go in that price range, are the parrot zyk better? Thanks. Ps:sorry for the tons of questions, but I trust more someone that answers my questions directly rather than a guy doing a review.
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