[putente]

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Just sent mine off for black plates, ferrite change and custom engraving! Can't wait to see the results

 
 
Do you know the effects of that ferrite change?

 

[ostewart]

Lowers output impedance, better for low impedance IEMs and headphones, had to do with damping factor. As the previous 11ohm output was very high. It affects the frequency response, mainly the bass I think

 

[putente]

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Lowers output impedance, better for low impedance IEMs and headphones, had to do with damping factor. As the previous 11ohm output was very high. It affects the frequency response, mainly the bass I think

 
 
Damn, you shouldn't have told me that! Now I also want to send mine back! Damn, damn, damn... 

 

[ostewart]

Look up output impedance importance, and damping factor.

The ferrite change is free

I'm a IEM guy, so important for me.

 

[putente]

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Look up output impedance importance, and damping factor.
The ferrite change is free
I'm a IEM guy, so important for me.

 
 
And I'm becoming one too, as more and more I just use IEM's! PM...

 

[808Ronin]

Just received my upgraded black end plates yesterday and they look fantastic. They are 2-3 mm thicker than the original silver so the switches will sit a little more inward on the unit.  I have to wait to install them though as i shipped my unit to JDS for the ferrite swap/mod which i decided to do after i had already ordered the plates. John stated that it was a 10 min procedure so im hoping the turn around is quick and i ll have it back in hand next week.

 

[SteveSatch]

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Just received my upgraded black end plates yesterday and they look fantastic. They are 2-3 mm thicker than the original silver so the switches will sit a little more inward on the unit.  I have to wait to install them though as i shipped my unit to JDS for the ferrite swap/mod which i decided to do after i had already ordered the plates. John stated that it was a 10 min procedure so im hoping the turn around is quick and i ll have it back in hand next week.

What was the shipped cost for the new endplates?

 

[jseaber]

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What was the shipped cost for the new endplates?

 
Steve: $15 + shipping.
 
We increased endplate thickness from 1mm to 2mm to give a more solid look and feel.

 

[putente]

jseaber, can you tell us the advantages of the new ferrite change? And do you have any plans to make these new upgraded endplates also in silver? I actually like the original c421 look, with the black body and silver endplates...

 

[jseaber]

putente: "randomkind" has given a reasonable answer. Output-Z should be no more than 1/8 the value of your headphone impedance. So, a 10 ohm source (amp) should be paired with 80+ ohm headphones to minimize impact on frequency response. The entire audible frequency range can be altered, not just bass.
 
In simplest terms, lower output-Z means more ideal performance with lower impedance headphones.

 

[putente]

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putente: "randomkind" has given a reasonable answer. Output-Z should be no more than 1/8 the value of your headphone impedance. So, a 10 ohm source (amp) should be paired with 80+ ohm headphones to minimize impact on frequency response. The entire audible frequency range can be altered, not just bass.
 
In simplest terms, lower output-Z means more ideal performance with lower impedance headphones.

 
 
Ok, thanks! I also wanted to know what you had to say about the ferrite change... 

 
But what about the new endplates in silver? Any plans on making them also in silver in the near future, or they'll be only available in black?

 

[ClieOS]

I think they are making everything in black now.

 

[putente]

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I think they are making everything in black now.

 
 
Yes, it seems so. I actually like the original c421 color scheme, with the black body and silver endplates. Well, I guess I have to join the dark side too... 

 

[jseaber]

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Ok, thanks! I also wanted to know what you had to say about the ferrite change... 

 
But what about the new endplates in silver? Any plans on making them also in silver in the near future, or they'll be only available in black?

 
We'll keep a small inventory of new endplates in silver, so you're welcome to make a special request. Couldn't have called it Black Edition if we kept it silver, now could we?

 

[alphaphoenix]

John,  the all black is damn sexy. Do you have to add in the notes step in the order process to request the ferrite change for lower impedance headphones and such?