[HideousPride]

Anyone got some suggestions for some pretty 4 pin mini XLR connectors? I've been cruising around ebay and it seems they're all about the same. Also, what pins are positive and negative? Never worked with the 4 pins before. Gotta make sure I can actually listen to the Enigma once it shows up!

 


Not sure about your price range, but Luis actually makes cables as well. Having demoed a pair, I can say they're very well built and look nice to boot. Take a look and shoot him a PM if you're interested.

http://referencesounds.com/cables.html

 

[Greed]

  Anyone got some suggestions for some pretty 4 pin mini XLR connectors? I've been cruising around ebay and it seems they're all about the same. Also, what pins are positive and negative? Never worked with the 4 pins before. Gotta make sure I can actually listen to the Enigma once it shows up!

 
I think Furutech is one of the only "high quality" ones available. 
 
http://www.moon-audio.com/furutech-ft-610mf-r-high-performance-mini-xlr-connector-4-pins.html
 
Oyaide also makes some.

 

[Thujone]

I already got the materials to make the cable, just need the connectors. Those Fururtech connectors look awesome, though I'm not willing to spend that much. The best that I could find for a cheap price seem to be these:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/mini-xlr-4P-4-pin-female-Audio-Mic-connector-TA4F-0A-/351017765950
 
All the rest (aside from more expensive choices) seem way too long and bulky. Doing an ebay search for "4 pin mini xlr female" yields about 5 different choices. I'm still open to ideas!
 
Also, still not sure what pins to solder to...

 

[daigo]

I was looking into building my own cable as well and finding the 4 pin xlr connector options lacking in decent budget options that don't look terrible.  I have all this wire from my heavy DIY days sitting around and just need the xlr connectors as well.  

 

[Thujone]

  I was looking into building my own cable as well and finding the 4 pin xlr connector options lacking in decent budget options that don't look terrible.  I have all this wire from my heavy DIY days sitting around and just need the xlr connectors as well.

 
I have a feeling that I'm not using the right words in my search, or maybe there just aren't many options.

 

[Lorspeaker]

http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/Phoenix/ModifyEN.htm
 
ii followed this guide when working on my denon d7k...hope it helps.

 

[Levaix]

Stupid to ask since I shouldn't even be looking at more headphones right now, but... Anyone have any comparisons with the Ultrasone Sig Pros?

 

[gelocks]

  Stupid to ask since I shouldn't even be looking at more headphones right now, but... Anyone have any comparisons with the Ultrasone Sig Pros?

 
Hopefully it's a bit "cleaner" than the Sig Pros! (I did like the Sig Pros, currently own the Sig DJs )

 

[Thujone]

I'm hoping to make my 4 strand cable but I'm still a little clueless on what pins to solder to on the 4-pin mini XLR. I found this info on the DIY forum for an 8 strand (Audeze):
 

Pin 1	Channel +
Pin 2	Channel -
Pin 3	Channel -
Pin 4	Channel +

 
I'd like to have only two cables coming from each connector. Any ideas? @LFF

 

[MuZo2]

LFF's Enigma == cable ?
 
 

 

[MuZo2]

  I'm hoping to make my 4 strand cable but I'm still a little clueless on what pins to solder to on the 4-pin mini XLR

http://www.diyaudioblog.com/2011/11/custom-audeze-balanced-headphone-cable.html

 

[Thujone]

  LFF's Enigma == cable ?
 
 
 

 
It doesn't come with one. I want to be able to listen to them once they show up.

  http://www.diyaudioblog.com/2011/11/custom-audeze-balanced-headphone-cable.html

 
Thanks for the link, I think this is what I need. I had a feeling there would need to be some bridges...

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

Is this the same as the Slant?
 
Edit:  Ok they are different.  Whats the difference in sound?

 

[bmichels]

quick question: is the Enigma available for purchase or is it just a prototype ?
 
thanks

 

[themad]

It is available, even though it's not on ReferenceSounds' website yet. AFAIK, he should be working on #8-10 around this time.
 
Just shoot Luis an email/PM to know the details such as pricing, colors and availability.