[nicholars]

Hello,
 
I ordred some of these, just wondering how difficult would it be to replace the cable, if anything went wrong with one? Probably the cable will be ok as I only use them indoors and do not move them about much etc. but if something was to go wrong with a cable, how difficult is it to solder a new cable? I am reasonably good at practical type things and could get a soldering iron and practice soldering first, do you think if I watched some youtube videos and did some soldering practice that it would not be too difficult to swap the cable? This is IF I ever needed to. I looked around on google and there does not seem to be any UK based cable services, so IF I ever needed to then I would have to do it myself probably.

 

[fjrabon]

Hello,

I ordred some of these, just wondering how difficult would it be to replace the cable, if anything went wrong with one? Probably the cable will be ok as I only use them indoors and do not move them about much etc. but if something was to go wrong with a cable, how difficult is it to solder a new cable? I am reasonably good at practical type things and could get a soldering iron and practice soldering first, do you think if I watched some youtube videos and did some soldering practice that it would not be too difficult to swap the cable? This is IF I ever needed to. I looked around on google and there does not seem to be any UK based cable services, so IF I ever needed to then I would have to do it myself probably.

It's pretty easy.

 

[PLUSSOUND]

  Hello,
 
I ordred some of these, just wondering how difficult would it be to replace the cable, if anything went wrong with one? Probably the cable will be ok as I only use them indoors and do not move them about much etc. but if something was to go wrong with a cable, how difficult is it to solder a new cable? I am reasonably good at practical type things and could get a soldering iron and practice soldering first, do you think if I watched some youtube videos and did some soldering practice that it would not be too difficult to swap the cable? This is IF I ever needed to. I looked around on google and there does not seem to be any UK based cable services, so IF I ever needed to then I would have to do it myself probably.

 
If you have some practice with soldering, it should not be too difficult. 

 

[Bombik]

I was in the first batch with my THX00 and I better forgot about the cans for some weeks after the shipping message.
Otherwise the waiting was very frustating.. At least in my case (It took around one month to get in mid Europe)

 

[DavidA]

  Hello,
 
I ordred some of these, just wondering how difficult would it be to replace the cable, if anything went wrong with one? Probably the cable will be ok as I only use them indoors and do not move them about much etc. but if something was to go wrong with a cable, how difficult is it to solder a new cable? I am reasonably good at practical type things and could get a soldering iron and practice soldering first, do you think if I watched some youtube videos and did some soldering practice that it would not be too difficult to swap the cable? This is IF I ever needed to. I looked around on google and there does not seem to be any UK based cable services, so IF I ever needed to then I would have to do it myself probably.

As the others have said, its fairly easy, just do some practice first.  The youtube vids are pretty good for learning but can't beat hands on practice.  I would suggest getting a decent soldering station, good solder and flux.  The cable that Fostex uses is quite good and easy to work with except for the sleeve which you need to be a little careful with, use tape or other means to keep it from fraying too much.
At this point you might want to consider doing removable cables, popular jacks are 2.5mm (will need to do some cutting of the metal frame) or SMC (no cutting needed)

 

[mark5hs]

Emailed Chan about the removable cable version of the Emu Teak.
 
His response: 
"Hi.
Yes. we have plan.  will release more info by end of the month.
rgds.chan"
 
 
 
There you have it.  Will wait for that instead of paying ~$100 for an aftermarket cable and voiding the warranty by installing it. 

 

[DavidA]

  Emailed Chan about the removable cable version of the Emu Teak.
 
His response: 
"Hi.
Yes. we have plan.  will release more info by end of the month.
rgds.chan"
 
 
 
There you have it.  Will wait for that instead of paying ~$100 for an aftermarket cable and voiding the warranty by installing it. 

Nice, do you know what type of connectors will be used?

 

[Kenny Powers]

Do you think its worth ordering the purple hearts if I already have the mahogany on the way? I like the idea of more bass in the purple hearts but not sure if it worth having both.

 

[Eudis]

Do you think its worth ordering the purple hearts if I already have the mahogany on the way? I like the idea of more bass in the purple hearts but not sure if it worth having both.

Nope. I had ebony cups on my previously owned thx00. It sounded like a better THX00. But that's it. No point in owning two headphones with the same sound.


Get the Emu teak instead or save up for something higher end. Like a hd800 0r he6

 

[Kenny Powers]

I figured as much I guess I should have just waited a little bit longer for the purple heart drop. 

 

[mark5hs]

 
Nice, do you know what type of connectors will be used?

 
Nah, didn't say. Just that it's in the works. 

 

[Change is Good]

Nice, do you know what type of connectors will be used?

My guess is the same as those on the TH-610/900mk2.

 

[gbatemper]

Hi,
I have a pretty simple setup with a Fiio10k and a ATH-M50x.
 
Would a upgrade from the ATH-m50x to a Fostex THX00 be worth it? I listen mostly to J-Pop, Drum and Bass, and electronic. Also, should I bother upgrading my amp along with getting a THX00?

 

[heliosphann]

  Hi,
I have a pretty simple setup with a Fiio10k and a ATH-M50x.
 
Would a upgrade from the ATH-m50x to a Fostex THX00 be worth it? I listen mostly to J-Pop, Drum and Bass, and electronic. Also, should I bother upgrading my amp along with getting a THX00?

Well worth it. I had a M50x and the X00's blow it out of the water, especially for the music you listen to. The Fii010k should be fine.

 

[DavidA]

   
Nah, didn't say. Just that it's in the works. 

 

My guess is the same as those on the TH-610/900mk2.

This would make sense from a manufacturing point of view.
 
 
Quote:

  Hi,
I have a pretty simple setup with a Fiio10k and a ATH-M50x.
 
Would a upgrade from the ATH-m50x to a Fostex THX00 be worth it? I listen mostly to J-Pop, Drum and Bass, and electronic. Also, should I bother upgrading my amp along with getting a THX00?

The TH-X00 should be quite a bit better, just remember that they are not built like a tank, I would never carry them in a backpack unprotected while the M50x is a fairly sturdy headphone and can take the bumps without a case