[JelStIy]

Thanks - this actually worked, but sound only coming out of the right ear when using balanced output...

Looking into updating firmware, but laptop not reading the Sparrow as an external source...

Grrrrrrrr...

Try rotating the plug in the jack to see if you get sound in the left channel. I have this issue with the Sparrow — the left channel of the balanced output works only for certain orientations of the plug.

 

[Edyeded86]

Try rotating the plug in the jack to see if you get sound in the left channel. I have this issue with the Sparrow — the left channel of the balanced output works only for certain orientations of the plug.

thanks for this, but no joy sadly..

 

[gLer]

thanks for this, but no joy sadly..

Damn this sucks. I suppose you don't have a different balanced cable you can try?

 

[Edyeded86]

Damn this sucks. I suppose you don't have a different balanced cable you can try?

lol no, and seeing as i got it specifically for the balanced slot I'm thinking I may have to try and process and return and think about the DF cobalt which is supposed to be a little stronger for the SE?

 

[gLer]

lol no, and seeing as i got it specifically for the balanced slot I'm thinking I may have to try and process and return and think about the DF cobalt which is supposed to be a little stronger for the SE?

That's a shame. I'd try an exchange instead. Could just be a dud unit.

 

[Ichos]

Swapped the earpieces and it started playing form the opposite side, with the right now not working


Attached

It is the plug.
Because in Sparrow the jack if you take a closer look is somewhat inside and the aluminium case is a little protruding.
So the cable cannot plug as it should be.
Same happens with a lot of my jacks.

It is where design gets in front of functioning.
Unfortunately.

 

[Edyeded86]

It is the plug.
Because in Sparrow the jack if you take a closer look is somewhat inside and the aluminium case is a little protruding.
So the cable cannot plug as it should be.
Same happens with a lot of my jacks.

It is where design gets in front of functioning.
Unfortunately.

Thanks - makes sense...

Question is, is it worth looking for another balanced cable, or just switch to the SE? No guarantees with another balanced cable working either?

 

[Ichos]

No.
Single ended isn't as good as the balanced.
If you don't want to buy extra cable then return it back.
You don't need to buy new cable.
Just solder another plug.
Plug in order to be sure that it works it must be like that

 

[Edyeded86]

No.
Single ended isn't as good as the balanced.
If you don't want to buy extra cable then return it back.
You don't need to buy new cable.
Just solder another plug.
Plug in order to be sure that it works it must be like that

lol - soldering is not my strong point!!!!

Do you have a cable that you can recommend?

I could try out a cheap one i guess - something like the below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Linsoul-Tr...1783&replacementKeywords=pin+iem+cable&sr=8-5

 

[voja]

lol - soldering is not my strong point!!!!

Do you have a cable that you can recommend?

I could try out a cheap one i guess - something like the below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Linsoul-Tr...1783&replacementKeywords=pin+iem+cable&sr=8-5

Yes that would work. You want a plug that has the plug sticking out a bit, I can recommend the cable from my BQEYZ Spring 1, which has the same type of design of the plug as the one you linked: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001450056294.html

Basically you must avoid the cables that have the plug flush against the housing, you want the plug to be sticking out so it is compatible with the Sparrow

 

[Edyeded86]

Yes that would work. You want a plug that has the plug sticking out a bit, I can recommend the cable from my BQEYZ Spring 1, which has the same type of design of the plug as the one you linked: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001450056294.html

Basically you must avoid the cables that have the plug flush against the housing, you want the plug to be sticking out so it is compatible with the Sparrow

They should put this crap on the box!!!!

Anyway, may look to get the Linsoul one, as it gets to me by Tuesday! Ali express normally take 3-4 weeks to UK!!

Wandering if its better to look for a more quality option though!??!

 

[gLer]

They should put this *** on the box!!!!

Anyway, may look to get the Linsoul one, as it gets to me by Tuesday! Ali express normally take 3-4 weeks to UK!!

Wandering if its better to look for a more quality option though!??!

Start with the cheapie. If it works, you at least know your Sparrow is A-OK, and then you can do some reading and get a really good cable for your IEMs.

 

[Rick T.]

Hi,

Anyone here experiencing distortion and crackling sounds intermittently with the Balanced output? It only happens when in medium to loud volumes. And when the volume is high the track stops and loses digital connection.. This only happens with Balanced, the SE output is fine and has no issues.. I’m using the latest firmware from the Earmen site.. BTW, this is when using an old Iphone SE or an Ipad Mini 2.. Thank you..

 

[gLer]

Hi,

Anyone here experiencing distortion and crackling sounds intermittently with the Balanced output? It only happens when in medium to loud volumes. And when the volume is high the track stops and loses digital connection.. This only happens with Balanced, the SE output is fine and has no issues.. I’m using the latest firmware from the Earmen site.. BTW, this is when using an old Iphone SE or an Ipad Mini 2.. Thank you..

There's a firmware fix for crackling sound. Search this thread.

 

[Rick T.]

There's a firmware fix for crackling sound. Search this thread.

Hi,

Thanks. I did re-flash twice using the FW found in Earmen’s site.. It helped with the crackling somewhat but did not eliminate the stopping in the middle of the track and the losing of volume.. Maybe with the latest IOS devices it would play nicer?.. No problems with the laptop playing local files or streaming though..