[Djinnenjous]

Also, does anyone know for sure whether these cables will fit the FLC8S perfectly, and without modification, if I opt for the TF10 2-pin connectors?

 

[audio123]

  Also, does anyone know for sure whether these cables will fit the FLC8S perfectly, and without modification, if I opt for the TF10 2-pin connectors?

there is a risk. honestly, it depends on your flc8s whether it can fit 0.74mm or 0.75mm
 

 

[Djinnenjous]

  there is a risk. honestly, it depends on your flc8s whether it can fit 0.74mm or 0.75mm
 

And I would have no way of measuring that accurately. Is there any way to be positive based on the packaging or something?

 

[RyanChung]

Where is the best place to buy FLC8s. I'm in HK now so maybe that helps. I will also be visiting Malaysia, KL. Thanks.

 

[ezekiel77]

Where is the best place to buy FLC8s. I'm in HK now so maybe that helps. I will also be visiting Malaysia, KL. Thanks.

 
No dealers in KL AFAIK. Unless you're making a stop at Lend Me Ur Ears in Singapore. I bought from their online store.

 

[linhvanhipro]

Hi guys, new to head fi and been a proud FLC 8s owner for over 6 months now. I lost all my filters because of a prank a few weeks ago and made a reorder of the FLC8 on lendmeurears. Have always been listening to the Red - grey - gold combo, I felt that the replacement filter's midrange is not as forward or liquid as the old one. Also, the gold filter is light gold in color rather than bright gold like my old one.I think the filter may be the non updated version on the FLC 8, not the ones shipped with the 8s. Anyone know where I can buy some spare filter for the 8S ?

 

[audio123]

  And I would have no way of measuring that accurately. Is there any way to be positive based on the packaging or something?

im not sure. there is a risk

 

[awayeah]

  Also, does anyone know for sure whether these cables will fit the FLC8S perfectly, and without modification, if I opt for the TF10 2-pin connectors?

 
It will fit - don't worry. I've tried several cables with FLC8 including 2 from TF10. Actually I think TF10 connector fits better - it's a bit tighter and holds more strongly. Just remember to be careful when disconnecting the cable - there's always a real risk you might pull it out along with the plug.

 

[RyanChung]

No dealer

No dealers in KL AFAIK. Unless you're making a stop at Lend Me Ur Ears in Singapore. I bought from their online store.

Thanks for the reply. Any recommended websites online instead?

 

[audio123]

Thanks for the reply. Any recommended websites online instead?

lmue,penonaudio

 

[RyanChung]

And

lmue,penonaudio

And I'm guessing any other place like eBay is a bad idea

 

[Flcforrestwei]

Hi guys, new to head fi and been a proud FLC 8s owner for over 6 months now. I lost all my filters because of a prank a few weeks ago and made a reorder of the FLC8 on lendmeurears. Have always been listening to the Red - grey - gold combo, I felt that the replacement filter's midrange is not as forward or liquid as the old one. Also, the gold filter is light gold in color rather than bright gold like my old one.I think the filter may be the non updated version on the FLC 8, not the ones shipped with the 8s. Anyone know where I can buy some spare filter for the 8S ?

The old one has two holes at the side, the new one only has one.

 

[BB 808]

The old one has two holes at the side, the new one only has one.

So if I want to "upgrade" my original FLC8, I can just cover 1 hole on my gold filter.  Thank you @Flcforrestwei 

 

[dlayman]

   
It will fit - don't worry. I've tried several cables with FLC8 including 2 from TF10. Actually I think TF10 connector fits better - it's a bit tighter and holds more strongly. Just remember to be careful when disconnecting the cable - there's always a real risk you might pull it out along with the plug.

 
To me if there is a risk of pulling out the pin socket when disconnecting the cable (or having the pin stick in the socket instead of coming out with the cable), then it doesn't fit perfectly and is a risk. If it fits tighter than the original cable, then likely the new cable has slightly enlarged the socket and the original cable may no longer connect properly.  Granted, if you purchase a new cable and plan to never disconnect or go back to the original, then it shouldn't be a problem.  Original FLC8 cable fits perfectly and doesn't have the ergonomic and microphonic issues of the FLC8S cable.  Personally I wouldn't risk .75 mm pins, but some people have.

 

[awayeah]

   
To me if there is a risk of pulling out the pin socket when disconnecting the cable (or having the pin stick in the socket instead of coming out with the cable), then it doesn't fit perfectly and is a risk. If it fits tighter than the original cable, then likely the new cable has slightly enlarged the socket and the original cable may no longer connect properly.  Granted, if you purchase a new cable and plan to never disconnect or go back to the original, then it shouldn't be a problem.  Original FLC8 cable fits perfectly and doesn't have the ergonomic and microphonic issues of the FLC8S cable.  Personally I wouldn't risk .75 mm pins, but some people have.

 
In my case pin socket was pulled out along with cable in UE TF10 (original cable) - hence the warning. I've had no problem with FLC8s with different cables but the pin socket construction is the same as in TF10 - so in my opinion it's the most vulnerable part and alertness is advised no matter how well cable fits.