Thank you for pointing out that it doesnt do AAC. Was about to order one of these but that stopped me in my tracks since i only own apple products. I would like to add a possible alternative for us that want AAC support. I found this device: Elecom PAR150BK...

I use Dragonfly Red that i got ”for free” with my Nightowl on the used market. Works really well with my Iphone SE, sounds a bit better and the additional power gives me the freedom to use my harder to drive buds. DF black is a bit cheaper though so that might be a option. Also used to own a...

I bought a Sol Republic Tracks replacement cable on Aliexpress. Cheap ( a few $ ) and durable for portable use. Im sure its on ebay or amazon also. Works really good. Regards

Some impressions after the "honeymoon period" ( = builders pride ) had subsieded for my rebuilt SR80i. Changed the pads to my old flat ones since i felt those where the most comfortable for my ears. Before i used to listen to my grado during short "bursts". They where fun but not something i...

Not that strange considering its nicehck branded. Nice buy btw. I find them most enjoyable and the price aint bad either.

Oh yes, i did remember to remove the tape :)

Some more pictures - 1: Both cups with the "passtrough" glued inside. On aliexpress its called "headphone jack tail tube protective sleeve". 2: the cosmetic disc. Basicly its that kind of disc you put between screws and material ( dont know the english word ). Painted black. 3: Both cups...

I do have a dremel....now ;) We learn from experience and im happy with the result still. If you dont know it was broken before its hard to spot now. All and all it was a interresting build :)

I tried mini xlr. At the objections of a friend i used inferior tools and methods that resulted in what is shown in pic. My patchwork turned out quite ok fortunally. Just wanted to warn so that people can lern from my mistake and not repeat it :) To be honest i didnt consider SMC until after...

My grado mod: Grado SR80i original drivers, rodblocks and gimble Angsana full woodcups Black and brown leather / suede headband Braided silver and copper cable. Eight leads in total. Eidolic splitter Oyaide L-plug Sources: headband & cups - www.rholupat.com Cable - Papri store in Aliexpress...

Cannot give a comprehensive comparison since i first owned Elear, then sold it and got the Nightowls ( due to the need of closed cans ). But what i do remember is the slam and impact of the Elears being much greater. Grabbing your attention, for good and bad, almost forcing you to take notice...

Well, the disadvantage you mention not being able to create a decent seal, is for me atleast a earbuds greatest strength. My ears cannot tolerate sealing my earchanal off for a extended period wich causes issues. Hence a earbud resting in the outer ear is a valid option for me if i dont want...

Ah, yes. Was not aware of that thread.

Yes, im not good at describing sound but i find my recable to be more enjoyable to listen to. Tighter low end, cleaner mids and highs. My wife gave them a listen and compared to unmodded Vido. Her reaction was that she thought the sound was "more". Yeah i know, very vague but she liked my...

Well then. If coax wont dazzle you how about the Deathstar ?! Probably the most stupid Vido mod ever made ;)

Thank you for your clarification. To answer your concerns regarding the cable. Yes, it is a little stiff but less so than Edimun v3 for example when i compare directly. The outer layer of insulation used is quite microphonic wich is a bummer. Maybe there is a solution for that but i dont mind...

That is indeed valid concerns. But as far as i can tell ( subjectivly ) i cannot disern any ill effect. Rather it improved the sound, again subjectivly. Neither can i detect any difference in driving these diy buds in comparison with a original Vido. The above statements may be totally wrong...

Perhaps, but i did it for fun not to save money. The cable alone is 24$. Yes, ofcourse i could buy several other earbuds for the cost of my project but what is the fun in that ? The cable i had since before so i had no reason not to use it. The connector and splitter as well. The whole reason...

I used: A plier, a cutter, a sharp blade, a multimeter, a variable solderingiron, solder. Thats if you are doing it from scratch. If you buy a finished cable with plug you still will need atleast a cutter, a multimeter, preferably a sharp blade, a plier, soldering iron, solder. What i know...

Edited my post for cost. Yes, i bought everything seperatly on different occations. Yes, you can buy finished cables on Aliexpress for example wich will be much cheaper than my project. Yes, if you buy a finished cable with mic it will be mic:ed. Yes, this is my first earbud project but not my...

My latest diy project. Have had some days burning them in and just general listening. Very happy with the result. My feeling is that the sound did improve, tighter bass, better resolution and so on. Disclaimer: since i built them myself i may just be bias and hearing things i want to. Earbud...

Oh so thats what the smell is. I just thought the previous owner had a wierd choise in aftershave / perfume....bought mine used. Dont mind it much either.

I quite like my nightowls but i see why some might not. What i like is the lack of fatigue when listening over a longer period of time. Also they seem to suit my personal taste in music ( mainly deathmetal ) well. But it manages more "audiophile" recording also without complaints from me...

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Got tired of the stock cable since its a pain to lug around, plus the remote wont work properly on my iphone SE. Got this one instead: http://s.aliexpress.com/IZnEjmuU Kind of funny how a dirt cheap chinese cable beats the stock for usabillity and that the remote actually works. Cant hear any...