[networkn]

   
You definitely wouldn't have to replace the entire cable to go balanced on the T1 (assuming you have the stock cable). Even if you don't possess DIY skills, there are folks who can reterminate it for you (or chop it and make an adaptor) pretty cheaply. That cable is built with everything you need already inside -  so you can go single ended, balanced 4-pin or dual 3-pin XLR, without actually replacing the cable. It's actually pretty cool that Beyer did that, IMO.

 
Then the problem is that when I want to listen on a single end amp, I can't right? 
I am wondering if HD800 + LC might be a very reasonable END game too.

 

[x RELIC x]

Then the problem is that when I want to listen on a single end amp, I can't right? 
I am wondering if HD800 + LC might be a very reasonable END game too.

You can get a tail that converts the balanced headphone connector to a SE connection for the amp. You just can't go the other way around.

 

[networkn]

You can get a tail that converts the balanced headphone connector to a SE connection for the amp. You just can't go the other way around.

 
OK well that's starting to sound really good. Do you have a link to said tail?
I know it's unlikely, but is anyone willing to part with their LC?

 

[x RELIC x]

Google "xlr to 3.5mm adapter", or whatever balanced end you have to 3.5mm or 6.35mm (1/8 or 1/4 inch single ended).

Most custom cable manufactures can make one.

 

[buke9]

4 pin xlr to 1/4 " trs.

 

[Hansotek]

 

You can get a tail that converts the balanced headphone connector to a SE connection for the amp. You just can't go the other way around.

 
OK well that's starting to sound really good. Do you have a link to said tail?
I know it's unlikely, but is anyone willing to part with their LC?

 
You can also have them cut the T1 cable about a foot from the end and then make your SE tail out of that last foot of the T1 cable. That's the way I'm going to do it. 

 

[Stillhart]

   
You can also have them cut the T1 cable about a foot from the end and then make your SE tail out of that last foot of the T1 cable. That's the way I'm going to do it. 

 
It is?  I'm going to have to order more parts!
 
Here's the one I made with my HE-560 cable.  Works with my HD800 cable and I've used it with my Omni too.  It's a nice thing to have sitting around, TBH.
 

 

[Hansotek]

 

You can also have them cut the T1 cable about a foot from the end and then make your SE tail out of that last foot of the T1 cable. That's the way I'm going to do it. 

It is?  I'm going to have to order more parts!

Here's the one I made with my HE-560 cable.  Works with my HD800 cable and I've used it with my Omni too.  It's a nice thing to have sitting around, TBH.

Actually, never mind. You can do it however you want. It's also easy enough to just de-solder the end, I think.

 

[buke9]

Got parts.

 

[Stillhart]

  Got parts.

 
That looks like BTG Audio wire there.  Good stuff!

 

[d1sturb3d]

@buke9 where did you source silver wire? can see a lot of silver wires on ebay, not sure on who to trust though

 

[buke9]

  @buke9 where did you source silver wire? can see a lot of silver wires on ebay, not sure on who to trust thoughStillhart

Stillhart had it right for the most part . One of the silver plated is BTG the other is Acrolink (from China). The black wire is Norne haven't decided what to do with it yet. I have some solid silver coming in so it could get weird.

 

[d1sturb3d]

  Stillhart had it right for the most part . One of the silver plated is BTG the other is Acrolink (from China). The black wire is Norne haven't decided what to do with it yet. I have some solid silver coming in so it could get weird.

Thank you for the response..I'll look into the BTG cable

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

   
Then the problem is that when I want to listen on a single end amp, I can't right? 
I am wondering if HD800 + LC might be a very reasonable END game too.

 
The new HD800S comes with two cables for just that purpose...

 

[Evshrug]

Stillhart had it right for the most part . One of the silver plated is BTG the other is Acrolink (from China). The black wire is Norne haven't decided what to do with it yet. I have some solid silver coming in so it could get weird.

LOL I like this... Hopefully it's an awesome kind of weird! Happy experimenting!