Audeze EL-8 Closed Version Impressions Thread

[freitz]

Ah, that was Peter from Double Helix Cables.

We're both good friends, talk often via Messenger.

The cables for my EL8 Ti are Molecule Elite Fusion 4-Wire balanced.

Originally bought as single-ended when I purchased the now discontinued 2015 Audeze EL8 CB, after getting the Onkyo DP-X1 I asked him to recable it with a new 2.5 mm TRRS Eidolic termination.

He went on to build two more cables. You can read about them here.

And though both my Audeze 2015 EL8 CB and Onkyo DP-X1 developed faults early this year, both have been replaced.
In regards to the former, Audeze went from sending me 2016 EL8 CB to just upgrading me to EL8 Titanium.
My cables look slick, but....
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I've asked Peter to possibly build me his flagship Complement4 cables for my EL8 Ti and Heir Audio 4.Ai IEM's ^^
I'll try to rob a bank or somert to support such cables ofc

I haven't seen anyone else make cables for the EL-8's which is why I ask. Can you provide me with his contact info via PM I am in need of a silver cable for my EL-8's.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

  I haven't seen anyone else make cables for the EL-8's which is why I ask. Can you provide me with his contact info via PM I am in need of a silver cable for my EL-8's.

 
Sent a PM, have fun!

 

[Noonanstein]

Hi yeah I I have this too with my March 2016 White box open el8s. If I move my head to the left or right I also get a sound like plastic bubble wrap

Has anyone else encountered this problem, where if you shift/turn your head and change the pad pressure slightly, the channel briefly fades out a bit then comes back when you keep your head still?

 

[TheOneInYellow]

Hi yeah I I have this too with my March 2016 White box open el8s. If I move my head to the left or right I also get a sound like plastic bubble wrap

This was covered earlier.
Most planar magnetic headphones (orthodynamic) have this issue.
It's pressure of air between your ears to the diaphragm. Moving the earpieces of the headphone changes that pressure. When the headphone is seated well, no or minor issues.

The EL8 needs to be in a fixed, comfortable position on your noggin, which will set the pressure between ear/diaphragm to cause no problems.

However, YMMV.

Also, CONGRATULATIONS on getting a 2016 EL8 series headphone!
(I assume the certificate of authenticity is dated this year, right?).

 

[Noonanstein]

Ah that's interesting. Apologies, I hadn't read that before. Yeah certificate is 2016. So does that change in pressure explain the plastic bubble wrap sound as well?

 

[TheOneInYellow]

Ah that's interesting. Apologies, I hadn't read that before. Yeah certificate is 2016. So does that change in pressure explain the plastic bubble wrap sound as well?

Yep

 

[freitz]

Ah that's interesting. Apologies, I hadn't read that before. Yeah certificate is 2016. So does that change in pressure explain the plastic bubble wrap sound as well?

Excellent I see you found the answer. Didn't realize you were the same person from the other thread.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

Morning setup

• Audeze EL8 Titanium
• Onkyo DP-X1 in High Gain, balanced AGC mode
• DHC Molecule Elite Fusion 4-Wire balanced cable

Music:

• Underworld's 'Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future' (the track 'If Rah' sounds KILLER!):

[VIDEO]https://youtu.be/n6f3yLHifFI[/VIDEO]

 

[Kermy]

I just got my EL-8 Titanium and noticed the headband sort of creaks when I bend it (such as when putting on my head). Anyone else's do this?

 

[freitz]

  I just got my EL-8 Titanium and noticed the headband sort of creaks when I bend it (such as when putting on my head). Anyone else's do this?

Can you explain further? Mine doesn't creak unless I bend in opposite direction.

 

[Kermy]

  Can you explain further? Mine doesn't creak unless I bend in opposite direction.

 
I made a video to highlight the sound: https://youtu.be/1ImVqKHs8QY
 
Just wondering if it's normal or not. Still have 12 days to return/exchange it at the Apple store.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

I made a video to highlight the sound: https://youtu.be/1ImVqKHs8QY

Just wondering if it's normal or not. Still have 12 days to return/exchange it at the Apple store.

Ok, watched video.

Tested my EL8 Titanium.

I get creaks too. Normal noise from the internal elastic band sliding inside the metal headband as it retensions from the extra excursion put on them.

Gosh, a mouthful that!

 

[Kermy]

Ok, watched video.

Tested my EL8 Titanium.

I get creaks too. Normal noise from the internal elastic band sliding inside the metal headband as it retensions from the extra excursion put on them.

Gosh, a mouthful that!

 
 
 
Thanks for the confirmation. Makes me feel better.

 

[TheOneInYellow]

Thanks for the confirmation. Makes me feel better.

No problem dude, anytime!

And if I'm to go by anything, when I had issues with my old 2015 EL8 CB, I got both a replacement and upgrade in the form of a new EL8 Titanium!

Thus, you are backed by one of the world's best warranty protections AND incredible customer services.

Welcome to the Audeze club, my friend, enjoy your stay ^^

 

[YtseJamer]

  I got my "white box" replacement yesterday and this one is much better. The brightness has been taken care of, while leaving everything else intact. Good work Audeze!

 
How's the sound of the new EL-8C versus the SINE ? 
 
Thanks