Best headphones that I can get for under $400 dollars CAD
Jan 22, 2021 at 5:49 PM Post #34 of 49
Basick said:
I heard for canadians theres also like $40 dollars in duties too when ordering from drop.

Are the 6xx better in every category and a no brainer to spend the extra money on over the 4xx? How are they with bass in comparison with the 4xx, I like a good bass that I can bump to
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In my opinion yes, but only if you're comfortable EQing them. Otherwise the 4xx is probably more to your liking. 6XX gets more listening time at the moment than LCD-4 :D
As for XLR cables. If you don't re-plug them often, get something cheap. If you do get at least decent connectors.
 
Jan 22, 2021 at 8:08 PM Post #35 of 49
DuncanDirkDick said:
In my opinion yes, but only if you're comfortable EQing them. Otherwise the 4xx is probably more to your liking. 6XX gets more listening time at the moment than LCD-4 :D
As for XLR cables. If you don't re-plug them often, get something cheap. If you do get at least decent connectors.
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Ahhh I see! What would be a cheap recommendation for XLR cable for what I'm interested in (4xx and loxjie amp)

I'm assuming XLR cables are the balanced cables.

Thanks!
 
Jan 22, 2021 at 9:15 PM Post #36 of 49
Jan 22, 2021 at 11:29 PM Post #37 of 49
pbui44 said:
Here are the XLR Cables (the balanced cables you need :) ) that go in between the DAC and Amp:

https://www.amazon.ca/Cable-Matters...34YZ6T6THAZ&psc=1&refRID=TTP853PMD34YZ6T6THAZ

The XLR cable that connects the HE-4XX with amp are on post #30 and you quoted it above on post #31.
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The DAC you recommended me is quite expensive and since you said it isn't necessary I think I'll hold off on it for now :)
Is there a XLR cable that connects the 4xx with the amp from amazon or is the only one from ebay that you linked?
edit: nevermind I found one (https://www.amazon.ca/NewFantasia-B...ds=balanced+cable+3.5mm&qid=1611376402&sr=8-5) But they are incredibly expensive xD

Thank you!!!
 
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Jan 23, 2021 at 4:59 AM Post #38 of 49
pbui44 said:
Here are the XLR Cables (the balanced cables you need :) ) that go in between the DAC and Amp:

https://www.amazon.ca/Cable-Matters...34YZ6T6THAZ&psc=1&refRID=TTP853PMD34YZ6T6THAZ

The XLR cable that connects the HE-4XX with amp are on post #30 and you quoted it above on post #31.
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Actually I found that they are cheaper if ordered from the american amazon website
https://www.amazon.com/NewFantasia-Balanced-Compatible-Headphone-Replacement/dp/B07HGP87F6?th=1

These would end up being cheaper than the ones you recommended to me on ebay, are these sufficient?
 
Jan 23, 2021 at 5:04 AM Post #39 of 49
Every cable with the right connectors will do. When you're on a tight budget try to order from china. You'll probably get them for 20USD. Or look for used ones on ebay. 4 pin xlr to 2x 3.5mm is a pretty common cable.

Alternatively you can just buy the 4pin xlr and cut off the old one. Limited soldering skills are required
 
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Jan 23, 2021 at 5:20 AM Post #40 of 49
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Jan 25, 2021 at 2:35 PM Post #42 of 49
Basick said:
I am actually considering buying a balanced dac because of how many people recommend a fully balanced setup.
Is this the only balanced dac within this price range?
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I noticed that you are still a gamer, so stick with your current sound card or DAC and just get a XLR cable for your he-4xx. Once you find a balanced DAC that will play well with games or just get the money for one, then you can get a fully balanced setup. Yeah, that is the cheapest that I could find on Amazon.ca, so you can check Canuck Audio Mart for used balanced DACs, just tread lightly with their seller’s feedback, pictures, condition, and such.
 
Jan 25, 2021 at 3:06 PM Post #43 of 49
Does this DAC not play well with games? I'm not a super competitive gamer and I just play casually, so I don't mind.
I'm just curious why a certain DAC may not pair well with games

Thanks
 
Jan 25, 2021 at 3:58 PM Post #44 of 49
Basick said:
Does this DAC not play well with games? I'm not a super competitive gamer and I just play casually, so I don't mind.
I'm just curious why a certain DAC may not pair well with games

Thanks
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The DAC will generally work fine with games...but I have heard of people complaining about their gamer setup with XLR Cables...probably just hardware related and competition issues than software.
 
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