[miceblue]

I double checked and the hd25 definitely have a sensitivity value of 120dB. 

Hm, it seems that it's probably 120 dB SPL per volt not per milliwatt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headphones#Sensitivity
http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/54-176_SENNHEISER-HD-25-13-II-HEADPHONES-600-ohms
http://www.head-fi.org/t/574617/review-comparison-beyerdynamic-dt1350-t50p-sennheiser-hd25-1-ii-hd25-13-ii-pioneer-hdj-2000-v-moda-m80-aiaiai-tma-1
or ~108.45 db @1mW, which seems much more reasonable for a headphone.

In any case, the C5 should be just fine for driving that load since it can output 4.146 VRMS at 600 ohms as specified by JDS Labs, or 28.6 mW.

What's your DAC/source?

 

[Fungus]

I'm using a sony hd5 via line out.
I'm guessing a typical dap like such as an ipod outputs around 16-20 mW. 

 

[qsk78]

Here is  my setup: Fiio X5 MM + JDS Labs C5 + Sony XBA-H3 + Litz (Cu) 250
HS6 kit from Fiio works well for this combo.
SQ: neutral sound with much better clarity, faster and better controlled lows. Bass is really what I enjoy the most out of the C5.
 

 

 

 

[mandrake50]

That looks real nice!
 
Can you tell me where you got that short "Litz (Cu) 250" cable? How long is it? I have been looking for a short cable like that.  Most of the ones I see are 15 cm or so. Too long! I asked a guy to make me one that is 10 cm between the center of the plugs. Still not sure if that will get it. Waiting to get the cable to see. The one you show in the pictures looks just about perfect.
 
I will be using the same setup that you are.
 
THX

 

[qsk78]

  That looks real nice!
 
Can you tell me where you got that short "Litz (Cu) 250" cable? How long is it? I have been looking for a short cable like that.  Most of the ones I see are 15 cm or so. Too long! I asked a guy to make me one that is 10 cm between the center of the plugs. Still not sure if that will get it. Waiting to get the cable to see. The one you show in the pictures looks just about perfect.
 
I will be using the same setup that you are.
 
THX

 
Well, the short one is a silver plated copper ~ 5 cm I think. The Litz 250 is the IEM cable.
I bought it here http://hybridaudio.ru/photo/CID_82.html. This is in Moscow. That was around 70 USD.
 
You may also purchase the Fiio HS6 kit which includes a very short silver plated cable like this:

 

[AladdinSane]

JDS Labs is making their own shorties too: http://www.jdslabs.com/products/146/ultra-short-3-5mm-interconnect-cable/

 

[mandrake50]

Well, the short one is a silver plated copper ~ 5 cm I think. The Litz 250 is the IEM cable.
I bought it here http://hybridaudio.ru/photo/CID_82.html. This is in Moscow. That was around 70 USD.

You may also purchase the Fiio HS6 kit which includes a very short silver plated cable.

Thanks for that. I did order the FiiO kit, but really wanted the 90 degree connectors.
Unfortunately the web page you refer to is in Russian, as would be normal for a business in Moscow...
But I can't read it to do anything and Google translate is not working for that page.

I do appreciate the reply though!

 

[ocelot2500]

Thanks for that. I did order the FiiO kit, but really wanted the 90 degree connectors.
Unfortunately the web page you refer to is in Russian, as would be normal for a business in Moscow...
But I can't read it to do anything and Google translate is not working for that page.

I do appreciate the reply though!

 
If you want an interconnect cable you can customize, try BTG-Audio.  I ordered my cables from there, and it worked out great for me.  The prices are reasonable as well, a three to six inch mini-mini cable will be less than $40.

 

[mandrake50]

If you want an interconnect cable you can customize, try BTG-Audio.  I ordered my cables from there, and it worked out great for me.  The prices are reasonable as well, a three to six inch mini-mini cable will be less than $40.

Thanks!
I ordered a cable from BTG-Audio. 3 inch, 4 strand SPC, sleeving, the cut down 90 degree connectors. It was right at $50 shipped.
He did not seem to offer 8 strand in that length.

ocelot2500 thanks again for the pointer. I will keep them in mind for future cable purchases.

 

[ocelot2500]

Thanks!
I ordered a cable from BTG-Audio. 3 inch, 4 strand SPC, sleeving, the cut down 90 degree connectors. It was right at $50 shipped.
He did not seem to offer 8 strand in that length.

ocelot2500 thanks again for the pointer. I will keep them in mind for future cable purchases.

 Glad I could help.

 

[worminater]

Reporting in; just hooked up a new c5d to my OnePlusOne and Shure s8s as a portable rig.   Everything seems to be working well; CM11 USB DAC support seems excellent here.   The C5D is *almost* silent with my s8s; but better than anything else I have I think. I had concerns on minimum volume until I found.. 
 
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Push the volume rocker in to change the gain.

I know I'm going back a bit; but thanks  I think i'm going to like this thing.  
 
 
*Update*
 
 
With my S8s, after ~30 minutes connected via USB to my OPO, it develops a wierd 'tick' in tune with the music, like whenever a certain note is hit, almost a fluttering.  If i unplug my 846s and plug in my AKGs, the tick isn't noticeable.  I don't notice it at all after a few hours of use my my laptop; so it seems to be something to do with my phone?  I'll update this thread with finding once I have time to root and install V4A...
 
-Chris

 

[qsk78]

Does anybody know if the C5D is compatible with new Sony players NWZ-A10, A17?

 

[MusicFiMan]

   
Well, the short one is a silver plated copper ~ 5 cm I think. The Litz 250 is the IEM cable.
I bought it here http://hybridaudio.ru/photo/CID_82.html. This is in Moscow. That was around 70 USD.
 
You may also purchase the Fiio HS6 kit which includes a very short silver plated cable like this:

 
 
 
 
HI,
I found this  via Aliexpress : http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fiio-L16-Professional-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/2042519205.html
you think its legit and the real thing?  it is 15 D with free shipping

 

[qsk78]

   
 
 
 
HI,
I found this  via Aliexpress : http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fiio-L16-Professional-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/2042519205.html
you think its legit and the real thing?  it is 15 D with free shipping

Looks like real. But it makes sense to buy a full kit HS6 from Fiio if you have their X5 DAP which includes: 
 

1. 4 x Silicone band
2. 6 x Rubber feet
3. 1 x Sticking frame
4. 1 x 3.5-3.5mm audio interconnect cable ( here they call it HPC-23TN, should be the same as L16  I guess)

http://www.mp4nation.net/fiio-hs6-stacking-kit-for-fiio-x5

 

[MusicFiMan]

I have the DX50 and the C5 is on the way...