sokolov91
Headphoneus Supremus
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So I was pretty set on getting a Meier Concerto, until I noticed the Audio-GD Phoenix.
I was going to use the Concerto to get near balanced performance until I had enough money to get some headphones re-cabled and a serious source.
BUT, the Phoenix offers a 4 pin XLR output, and even a kit to re-terminate your own headphones for 30 bucks. Sure its 500$ more... but that means I don't have to try and sell the concerto in the future.
Being able to re-terminate my own headphones to balanced without paying out the ass for cables that may or may not make a diff sounds VERY good... One less upgrade to make in the future.
Now, the audio-gd is clearly the way to go for this new route, but is a 4 pin truly balanced?
I have read that 2 x 3 pin XLR, when used for headphone output, only uses 4/6 pins. L+/L-/R+/R-.... If so, it sounds pretty straight forward to re-cable just about any of my headphones...
Where did the ground go? A TRS jack has a ground, and now these 4 pin XLRs don't?
Are all headphones that use a TRS jack able to be converted into a 4 pin? the D2000 apparently is, but I really hope all can.
If anyone could please clarify these electrical issues for me, I would be most grateful.
Also, If owners of the phoenix could chime in as to what they are using - 2 x 3 or 1 x 4 pin configuration.
Thanks in advance
I was going to use the Concerto to get near balanced performance until I had enough money to get some headphones re-cabled and a serious source.
BUT, the Phoenix offers a 4 pin XLR output, and even a kit to re-terminate your own headphones for 30 bucks. Sure its 500$ more... but that means I don't have to try and sell the concerto in the future.
Being able to re-terminate my own headphones to balanced without paying out the ass for cables that may or may not make a diff sounds VERY good... One less upgrade to make in the future.
Now, the audio-gd is clearly the way to go for this new route, but is a 4 pin truly balanced?
I have read that 2 x 3 pin XLR, when used for headphone output, only uses 4/6 pins. L+/L-/R+/R-.... If so, it sounds pretty straight forward to re-cable just about any of my headphones...
Where did the ground go? A TRS jack has a ground, and now these 4 pin XLRs don't?
Are all headphones that use a TRS jack able to be converted into a 4 pin? the D2000 apparently is, but I really hope all can.
If anyone could please clarify these electrical issues for me, I would be most grateful.
Also, If owners of the phoenix could chime in as to what they are using - 2 x 3 or 1 x 4 pin configuration.
Thanks in advance