[Sword of Damocles]

I have Aeon 2 Closed back and I’m looking for portable Dac/amp or other portable setups for this. Any recommendation?

The balanced Qudelix 5k works well with Aeon 2, if you want something extra small and portable. I have been using this combination with a short 1.7 feet (0.5m) cable. This device even has EQ and crossfeed.

 

[metcomar]

The balanced Qudelix 5k works well with Aeon 2, if you want something extra small and portable. I have been using this combination with a short 1.7 feet (0.5m) cable. This device even has EQ and crossfeed.

I have 5k but where are you order cable?

 

[elira]

I have Aeon 2 Closed back and I’m looking for portable Dac/amp or other portable setups for this. Any recommendation?

The Fiio Q5s with THX module pairs well with it.

 

[MakubexGB]

The Fiio Q5s with THX module pairs well with it.

Do you notice a significant difference vs no THX module?

 

[elira]

Do you notice a significant difference vs no THX module?

I installed the THX module right away and never tried the other module.

 

[MakubexGB]

I installed the THX module right away and never tried the other module.

The Fiio Q5s TC stock is the main amp I use with my A2C. I was wondering if the module made any difference in terms of more detail.

 

[elira]

The Fiio Q5s TC stock is the main amp I use with my A2C. I was wondering if the module made any difference in terms of more detail.

Q5s TC has the THX module by default, right?

 

[MakubexGB]

Q5s TC has the THX module by default, right?

Oh it does, you're right. Well never mind, then.

 

[Sword of Damocles]

I have 5k but where are you order cable?

I bought this cable from my Finnish friend who makes cables. Maybe some other cable maker could have made a similar short cable when asked.

 

[ubs28]

The portability of these headphones are the real differentiator in my opinion - if you place a premium on that feature then these seem like a great choice.

That is why I got the AFC 2 actually. Soundwise, I thought it was quite poor relative to other closed headphones. But the portability, passive isolation, comfort and especially price made the difference in the end.

I must say that the perforated pads made the sound of the AFC 2 more acceptable to me. So it might have removed my itch to buy the Focal Stellia. But I will have to do a comparison soon.

 

[peter123]

I have 5k but where are you order cable?

Fwiw I've got kne of these on the way to use with the Quedelix 5K, I'll let you know how it is when it arrives:

 

[TK33]

I have 5k but where are you order cable?

Try Hart Audio. Their custom orders sell out quickly but if you can get one they will customize your cable to any size. Posted mine a few pages back. I had mine cut to a little longer than 4ft but I am sure you could make it shorter. They will give you pricing once you put in an order with your specs but you can pretty much compute it yourself based on the info on their website.

They are a small operation so expect longer lead times.

 

[TK33]

Fwiw I've got kne of these on the way to use with the Quedelix 5K, I'll let you know how it is when it arrives:

Interested in your impressions. I remember trying them with my 5K when I finally got my 2.5mm balanced cable and thought it was passable (volume was fine) but it felt a bit narrow and compressed, which may be due to bluetooth vs. wired more than anything. I will have to try again. I have been using the Noire mostly in a compact desktop setup with my Grace Design m900 which I think works well but am actually tempted to try the Mojo (I have been putting it in and taking it out of my shopping cart for the last few years but may need to pull the trigger).

 

[peter123]

Interested in your impressions. I remember trying them with my 5K when I finally got my 2.5mm balanced cable and thought it was passable (volume was fine) but it felt a bit narrow and compressed, which may be due to bluetooth vs. wired more than anything. I will have to try again. I have been using the Noire mostly in a compact desktop setup with my Grace Design m900 which I think works well but am actually tempted to try the Mojo (I have been putting it in and taking it out of my shopping cart for the last few years but may need to pull the trigger).

I've tried them with the 5K already with a longer cable and balanced they sound quite OK for me. Certainly good enough to use portable or as background music in the office. For critical listening I'd choose something else.

I'll let you know how that cable works out when it eventually arrives.

 

[TK33]

I've tried them with the 5K already with a longer cable and balanced they sound quite OK for me. Certainly good enough to use portable or as background music in the office. For critical listening I'd choose something else.

I'll let you know how that cable works out when it eventually arrives.

Got it. Felt the same way. Interesting find on the cable too. Thanks.