HoneysPoohBear
100+ Head-Fier
Thanks everyone.. Before I spend $200 on cables I think I'm just going to run with what I have. Can't wait for my toys to arrive in the mail!
Thanks everyone.. Before I spend $200 on cables I think I'm just going to run with what I have. Can't wait for my toys to arrive in the mail!
Hi HoneysPoohBear,
Extending ProtegeManiac's response, in some cases, not always, balanced cables can improve the signal from source to output by making the connection 'stronger' though this depends mainly on source as highlighted already, noise floor, power output, etc as some amps &/or sources have better overall output single ended rather than balanced so it depends.
Hope this makes sense.
I will suggest if when you decide you like to try balanced cables &/or connections, look up veclan.com, they have all sorts of good quality cables, not just balanced for at reasonable prices.
Hope you have a great day !
I do not see an option for an He 500, only the 400i and I'm not sure they are the same cable.
Just tried searching too and it seems the cheap ones no longer come with XLR, likely because they're not really making a lot of them anymore after HiFiMan switched over to the mini TRS plugs.
I also noticed the the Modi2uber is an unbalanced DAC, so would it even work with my setup? I know the Massdrop LCX is a fully balanced amp but the dac is unbalanced.
I do not see an option for an He 500, only the 400i and I'm not sure they are the same cable.
Depends on your tastes. I prefer to tame the high end of the v curve with a bit of warmth in the amping, but that's not everyone's taste. I think I recall hearing the CTH is a bit more warm than the LCX, but I might be mixing them up...Will the Fostex THx00Mahogany sound better through the Liquid Carbon X or the CTH?
Yes you’re mixing them up the Carbon is warmer than the CTH .Depends on your tastes. I prefer to tame the high end of the v curve with a bit of warmth in the amping, but that's not everyone's taste. I think I recall hearing the CTH is a bit more warm than the LCX, but I might be mixing them up...
You might look up on how to stretch out a bit different headphones stretch in different ways .I noticed last night after a couple hours my ears started to hurt some from the clamping force and pads. I do love the sound signature but wish they were more comfortable
Which headphones are uncomfortable?I noticed last night after a couple hours my ears started to hurt some from the clamping force and pads. I do love the sound signature but wish they were more comfortable
Figures.Yes you’re mixing them up the Carbon is warmer than the CTH .