[Sound Eq]

You cannot make a TRS cable a TRRS with an adapter. You must reterminate.

The whole point of balanced is that the -L & -R never join. NEVER. If you use an adapter, those two signals will join at the original plug, which will short out whatever balanced amp you are using. This will very likely damage your device. Don't do it. Don't even think about it. Scrub your mind of such nonsense, go hither, and live right.

What I meant is to reteeminate the 3.5 mm plug with a trrs 2.5mm plug so I will remove the single ended plug and solder a 2.5 trrs. Am I right in my approach that this is the right way ?

 

[Deezel177]

What I meant is to reteeminate the 3.5 mm plug with a trrs 2.5mm plug so I will remove the single ended plug and solder a 2.5 trrs. Am I right in my approach that this is the right way ?

Yes, this is correct. @artpiggo's part suggestions are spot-on IMO.

 

[Sound Eq]

Recommend either Furutech Rhodium 2.5 mm or eidolic carbon fiber 2.5 mm TRRS for retermination. it has enough space for putting cable in and they are decent brands making a good quality plug for a long time.
https://doublehelixcables.com/product/eidolic-e2-5g-bc-astell-kern-carbon-fiber-2-5mm-plug-new/
https://music-sanctuary.com/collections/diy-parts
By the way, what is the diameter of your cable? if it is less than 7 mm, it is okay.

If not, this one should be used. cuz it has 8 mm hole
https://doublehelixcables.com/product/eidolic-2-5mm-spacious-barrel-for-astell-kern-4-pole-trrs/

hi its 5mm thick so do you think the first 2 links are fine, or should I go with the 8mm plug option, also was wondering if I can find it on ebay to get better shipping costs options to Israel, as for example the shipping costs to israel is insane about 90 usd from music sanctuary, and from double helix its about 60 usd. Those are insane shipping prices

do you think this one below is a good option as shipping is free to israel?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Shel...hash=item3aded90743:m:m_PmHD2VQbvZ5UfKLPObdMA

 

[artpiggo]

Yes It will work out. But I am not sure on its quality.

But just curious question, aren't there any local cable DIYer in your area? Maybe they have some good plugs to resale for.

 

[Sound Eq]

Yes It will work out. But I am not sure on its quality.

But just curious question, aren't there any local cable DIYer in your area? Maybe they have some good plugs to resale for.

not at all which really is frustrating

can you maybe recommend anything else on ebay

 

[artpiggo]

not at all which really is frustrating

can you maybe recommend anything else on ebay

Search ranko 2.5 trrs on ebay. Ranko is a good brand from China Manufacturer. I used to use their plug also as a budget 2.5 TRRS plug for some fun modding.

 

[Sound Eq]

Search ranko 2.5 trrs on ebay. Ranko is a good brand from China Manufacturer. I used to use their plug also as a budget 2.5 TRRS plug for some fun modding.

thanks is there any difference between gold plated and rhodium plated

 

[artpiggo]

Never tried AB test between these two. I only tried gold version of ranko.

But I have tested AB test gold plated vs rhodium plated for Furutech Brand (their 6.3 to 3.5 adapter)
Gold will give a warmth and thick sounding while rhodium gives more transparency and clearer treble.
It depends on matching with your cable I think.

Note: I don't know if my experiment will reflect same pattern to Ranko or not.

 

[MickelJam]

Last week I acquired some Noble Encores, now I'm in the market for a new cable. My budget is under $400.

I'm new to aftermarket cables, in fact this purchase will be a first. So far I love with the sound of the Encore, so I don't want to drastically change it with a cable choice. I'd like to widen up the soundstage and bring out greater extension and resolution.

I'm just not sure what kind of cable to look for. I think a pure copper would add to much warmth and gold plated anything seems to be out of budget. So, I've mostly been looking at pure silver (DHC Symbiote SP and Toxic Silver Widow 24) or silver plated copper ( ALO Ref8 and Linium SuperBax).

Am I on the right track? What cable/metal would pair up best?

Thanks in advance.

 

[PinkyPowers]

Last week I acquired some Noble Encores, now I'm in the market for a new cable. My budget is under $400.

I'm new to aftermarket cables, in fact this purchase will be a first. So far I love with the sound of the Encore, so I don't want to drastically change it with a cable choice. I'd like to widen up the soundstage and bring out greater extension and resolution.

I'm just not sure what kind of cable to look for. I think a pure copper would add to much warmth and gold plated anything seems to be out of budget. So, I've mostly been looking at pure silver (DHC Symbiote SP and Toxic Silver Widow 24) or silver plated copper ( ALO Ref8 and Linium SuperBax).

Am I on the right track? What cable/metal would pair up best?

Thanks in advance.

http://theheadphonelist.com/muscle-and-heart-a-review-of-the-plussound-x-series-gpc-litz/

 

[artpiggo]

Plussound exo tri metal would be fit for your iem.

 

[MickelJam]

http://theheadphonelist.com/muscle-and-heart-a-review-of-the-plussound-x-series-gpc-litz/

Thanks for your recommendation of the the plussound x series. Looks like a really nice cable with great ergonomics for my commute.

It seems that the gpc adds warmth and
bass impact. When buying the Encore I was a bit torn between them and the Katana because I was afraid the Encore may be to bassy for me. I think I made the right decision, I find the low end nearly perfect. Wouldn't want to add much to It for my taste. The treble like the bass is perfect, sparkle without any fatigue.

Based on the description on their site the gold plated hybrid seems like what I'm looking for. Does anyone have experience with the gph?

 

[PLUSSOUND]

Thanks for your recommendation of the the plussound x series. Looks like a really nice cable with great ergonomics for my commute.

It seems that the gpc adds warmth and
bass impact. When buying the Encore I was a bit torn between them and the Katana because I was afraid the Encore may be to bassy for me. I think I made the right decision, I find the low end nearly perfect. Wouldn't want to add much to It for my taste.

If I was to add anything it would possibly greater mid emphasis. The treble like the bass is perfect, sparkle without any fatigue.

Based on the description on their site the gold plated hybrid seems like what I'm looking for. Does anyone have experience with the gph?

Heres a review link of X with GPH: https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/plussound-x-series-iem-cable.21922/reviews#review-18639

 

[Sound Eq]

maybe I will not re terminate my tucana cable and just buy a new balanced cable for my 64audio u8

so what I am looking for is a cable that improves on bass impact and quality, and very important to me is to have the mids to be full layered and present, with good detail to highs and great sound stage

budget is up to 400-500 USD any help in identifying which one suits me as its a bit difficult to go through all these pages and things have changed from when the thread started until now, also its important to me that the cable turns green due to oxidation

 

[artpiggo]

maybe I will not re terminate my tucana cable and just buy a new balanced cable for my 64audio u8

so what I am looking for is a cable that improves on bass impact and quality, and very important to me is to have the mids to be full layered and present, with good detail to highs and great sound stage

budget is up to 400-500 USD any help in identifying which one suits me as its a bit difficult to go through all these pages and things have changed from when the thread started until now, also its important to me that the cable turns green due to oxidation

I recommend Effect Lionheart