[Parnracing]

Sorry but I mean 3.5mm in the left and right channels. on headphone.

 

[supadupaninja]

Hello guys,

I want mod my DT1990 to balanced.

Is there any common standard for the Mini XLR or can I use the one from the normal XLR like described here?

http://www.diyaudioblog.com/2016/02/headphone-connectors-pins-pinouts-for.html?m=1

Pin 1 - L+
Pin 2 - L-
Pin 3- R+
Pin 4 - R-

 

[TrollDragon]

Hello guys,

I want mod my DT1990 to balanced.

Is there any common standard for the Mini XLR or can I use the one from the normal XLR like described here?

http://www.diyaudioblog.com/2016/02/headphone-connectors-pins-pinouts-for.html?m=1

Pin 1 - L+
Pin 2 - L-
Pin 3- R+
Pin 4 - R-

I don't think there is a configuration standard for single sided audio 4 pin mini XLR. When it comes to dual mini 4 pin most people use the Audeze configuration.

The configuration you have chosen would work fine since you are making your own cable. You will also have to modify the DT1990s internal wiring to support balanced and match that connector.

 

[-Hodor-]

yeah, it would be best to mirror the pinout of 4-Pin XLR, as this is also the way headphones like the Drop DT177X GO are wired

 

[chezzer]

Hi all, could anyone please let me know the correct pinout for 2 x 3.5mm to 2 x 3pin xlr would this require a 6 wire cable or is one of the pins on the 3 pin xlr not used, thank you

 

[TrollDragon]

Hi all, could anyone please let me know the correct pinout for 2 x 3.5mm to 2 x 3pin xlr would this require a 6 wire cable or is one of the pins on the 3 pin xlr not used, thank you

It helps when we know what the source and destination devices are.

I assume you are coming from an amp and going to headphones, so it depends on whether you need a 3.5mm in TRS or just TS. You should be able to get away with 4 wires as pin 1 on the XLR is a Shield/Ground connection and will not have to be used.

Pin 2 is the Signal + and Pin 3 is the Signal -, you would only need to connect Pin 2 to the Tip of the 3.5 and Pin 3 to the Sleeve.

This should work for 98% of the dual entry 3.5mm headphones out there. Some are wired differently such as the Audeze LCD 1, it negates the L/R headphone end connections via internal wiring in the headphone, so you always have proper orientation no matter how you plug the ends in. This is why we ask what the source and destination are.

 

[chezzer]

Bless you my friend, thank you very much

 

[chezzer]

Also the headphones are Focal clear and the amp/ dac is Pioneer U05-s

 

[TrollDragon]

Also the headphones are Focal clear and the amp/ dac is Pioneer U05-s

Nice, you could also use the 4 Pin XLR jack instead having a single 4 wire braided cable that splits off to the dual 3.5mm.

 

[chezzer]

Thanks, yes, I've done that but was just interested in making a new cable, you know how it is with audio, never satisfied.

 

[TrollDragon]

Thanks, yes, I've done that but was just interested in making a new cable, you know how it is with audio, never satisfied.

Indeed I do, enjoy and post some pics when it's finished.

 

[chezzer]

Indeed I do, enjoy and post some pics when it's finished.

Will do, thanks for your help

 

[kwatch]

I'm looking for a 3 pin XLR cable. I will be using it to connect DAC to headphone amp. Please recommend me a cable,

I have some Canare L-4E6S left over. Can I use it? Thank you.

 

[DivineCurrent]

Has anyone here used Hakugei wire? I found a really nice blue one I want to try 8-wire braiding. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003461304028.html
I know it's somewhat expensive for only 6 meters, but I want to make a pretty to look at cable jewelry, haha.

 

[buke9]

Has anyone here used Hakugei wire? I found a really nice blue one I want to try 8-wire braiding. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003461304028.html
I know it's somewhat expensive for only 6 meters, but I want to make a pretty to look at cable jewelry, haha.

Haven’t used it but 26 awg and only 16 cores it is not going to be real flexible.