[cyberspyder]

The Headphonia doesn't look all that better...besides, it's not worth building a custom cable for a $9 amp...

 

[chinesekiwi]

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Originally Posted by cyberspyder /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Headphonia doesn't look all that better...besides, it's not worth building a custom cable for a $9 amp...

I was thinking that too however will a really cheap mini-to-mini cable from say a hardware/electronics store be better than the (supposedly) bad default one? If so, I might as well really...

 

[cyberspyder]

It's worth a try...but do buy from the 'known' cable manufacturer, not from a dollar store.

 

[HulkSmashNow]

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Originally Posted by berniebennybernard /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi, Im just wondering if you can link me to the IC cable you bought? Or can anyone else recommend me a good aftermarket IC cable that I can use for the Fiio and future purposes? Thanks

Sure thing.

1/8" Mini Plug Stereo Cable Headphone Amplifier Cmoy - eBay (item 320288508829 end time Aug-25-08 19:04:03 PDT)

"The Headphonia doesn't look all that better...besides, it's not worth building a custom cable for a $9 amp... "

The Headphonia cable is better, in my opinion. I tested them both out, and I'm sticking with the Headphonia one. It also appears to be better quality than the one included with the E3. As for building your own, I wouldn't either, but I felt I should at least list it as an option.

All the best,
Brad

 

[berniebennybernard]

Thanks for the link, I bought one

I guess I'll figure out more things when I get another amp later on in the year, thanks again.

 

[nsx_23]

A good cable can always be used for future amps you buy anyway, so I guess its worth investing in.

 

[HulkSmashNow]

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Originally Posted by berniebennybernard /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the link, I bought one I guess I'll figure out more things when I get another amp later on in the year, thanks again.

You're welcome. Just glad I could help.

All the best,
Brad

 

[Chri5peed]

12" is an odd size, its neither particularly long or very short.

 

[cyberspyder]

Screw it...ordered some Neutrik 3.5mm plugs...am going to make my own from some leftover Starquad.

 

[nickyboyo]

I do like those Neutrik plugs, i may have to buy some in myself.

 

[HulkSmashNow]

Here is a pic of my setup with my new E3 amp:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...r/DSCF0003.jpg

All the best,
Brad

 

[MetalGeek]

I just bought 2 of these lil' guys; one white and one black. As soon as I heard about them I was instantly intrigued. After doing a little research I decided that it was certainly worth $8.50 to give one a try. The frequency response seems like it'll fit with my iM716 very nicely, and would allow me to listen to them on the go without worrying about damaging my iBasso D2, which, although portable, I don't like bringing around with me.

Then I started thinking about the little rig I was putting together for use at the office, and realized that a cheap little amp would be perfect for my setup! So, I added another...

I can't wait to try these things out. I'm definitely not expecting SQ that would rival my iBasso D2 by any stretch of the imagination, but for <$10, it can't hurt to give it a try!

FINALLY, an upgrade that DOESN'T make my wallet sweat!

 

[googan]

I'm sorry but IMO, I don't believe anybody that says they noticed improved clarity from the Fiio with its included mini-to-mini. That thing is terrible. I tried the Fiio with 4 different headphones/buds/in-ears and did not notice improved clarity/detail anywhere with any headphone with that crappy little IC (on the contrary I noticed degradation of clarity). Increased bass and volume, yes. Clarity, hell no.

 

[aragornmustdie]

mine arrived to day. soo impressed with the improved bass and slight separation.
moving on to the interconnect.

 

[ClieOS]

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Originally Posted by googan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm sorry but IMO, I don't believe anybody that says they noticed improved clarity from the Fiio with its included mini-to-mini....

It is not the problem of the IC. It is the problem of the E3's frequency response.