[CL14715]

On the legend x (or any of empire’s IEMs), has anyone experienced a popping sound before the music begins? Not sure if it’s an issue when the cable is connected to the dap, they sound fine. I’m just wondering whether to send them in for a check up before my warranty expires.

Just to clarify as I’m almost positive you know about driver flex.. it’s not that correct?

 

[Homrsimson]

Just to clarify as I’m almost positive you know about driver flex.. it’s not that correct?

No it’s not that. This is a pop sound, I feel like I’ve heard it before with other IEMs, perhaps when the digital signal kicks in from the dap?

 

[subguy812]

No it’s not that. This is a pop sound, I feel like I’ve heard it before with other IEMs, perhaps when the digital signal kicks in from the dap?

What dap..sorry?

 

[GiullianSN]

On the legend x (or any of empire’s IEMs), has anyone experienced a popping sound before the music begins? Not sure if it’s an issue when the cable is connected to the dap, they sound fine. I’m just wondering whether to send them in for a check up before my warranty expires.

I do have that, hut I'm pretty sure is the source. It happens more often with my Fio's gear and whrn using wireless.

 

[olddude]

You can get popping when the file type changes between songs. Though I haven't noticed it on my AK's lately. It seems to me I recall that it would happen going to or from DSD.

 

[Damz87]

No it’s not that. This is a pop sound, I feel like I’ve heard it before with other IEMs, perhaps when the digital signal kicks in from the dap?

Not sure what DAP you’re using but with Sony DAPs, the popping sound is the dap switching clocks depending on what file type/bitrate you are playing

 

[Homrsimson]

Not sure what DAP you’re using but with Sony DAPs, the popping sound is the dap switching clocks depending on what file type/bitrate you are playing

What dap..sorry?

Yeah I think this is it, I’ve been using a wm1a. Thanks everyone for the insights, I’m pretty convinced it’s the source.

 

[mwhals]

Yeah I think this is it, I’ve been using a wm1a. Thanks everyone for the insights, I’m pretty convinced it’s the source.

I agree as I have never heard popping with Legend X with my sources.

 

[jwbrent]

What SednaEarfit XELASTEC tip would I need for the Legend X? I can see so far that there is a 2 and a 3 variety.

The size to buy is at least one size smaller than what you usually use, some even go two sizes down due to the sticky nature of the xelastecs. I believe if you order it from Amazon, you can return it for another size or for a refund.

 

[Skullar]

The size to buy is at least one size smaller than what you usually use, some even go two sizes down due to the sticky nature of the xelastecs. I believe if you order it from Amazon, you can return it for another size or for a refund.

Agreed, i went a size smaller too. They will glue to your ears anyway.
Youll need some WD40 to get them out

But all ears are different so it still does not mean its going to 100% work for you.

 

[BTBlaws]

Agreed, i went a size smaller too. They will glue to your ears anyway.
Youll need some WD40 to get them out

But all ears are different so it still does not mean its going to 100% work for you.

Right on, i usually go 1 size down for the XELASTIC tips and i do cycle through them pretty fast due to it getting dirty and sticky pretty fast...when it lasts its awesome though!

 

[gLer]

Right on, i usually go 1 size down for the XELASTIC tips and i do cycle through them pretty fast due to it getting dirty and sticky pretty fast...when it lasts its awesome though!

This is my only issue with Xelastec - the fragile nature of the tips means they'll probably wear out after a month or two, whereas the EarFits will last indefinitely with good care. This makes Xelastecs, which are ready expensive, very expensive in the long run. You also don't need to clean and remove dust and crap off the EarFits after every single use, unlike Xelastec. So for now I've switched to EarFits, which aren't as comfy and don't seal quite as well, but are far more practical.

 

[subguy812]

I popped Earfit Light shorts on my ODIN last night. I used them before, but after the recent conversation about tips I thought I would give them another try. I really enjoyed what I was hearing and find them very comfortable. Even though the ODIN was tuned with the Final E tips, I think the Earfit Lights short are certainly respectable. The shorts allow a shallower insertion and are comfortable for that reason. If you are accustomed to a deeper fit with Final E it may feel strange to have a shallower fit. I will try them again tonight.

 

[Damz87]

Just got my 4.4mm reterminated Stormbreaker cable back from PW Audio. Took 6 days door-to-door round trip from Australia to Hong Kong. Peter was super easy to deal with and it only cost $23 plus shipping

 

[Frankie D]

Just got my 4.4mm reterminated Stormbreaker cable back from PW Audio. Took 6 days door-to-door round trip from Australia to Hong Kong. Peter was super easy to deal with and it only cost $23 plus shipping

Nice!