[AxelCloris]

How are you planning on adapting the Audeze cable, terminated with dual mini-XLR, for use with the Arya and its 3.5mm jacks?

 

[ImperialBlade]

Scihiit! Didn't even think about that.

Unless anyone knows of a 3.5mm cable with a boom mic for Arya's , then I need to go back to the drawing board!

 

[AxelCloris]

Sadly that's the unfortunate part of our space: the number of boom cables are limited and only work for a few specific terminations. The primary dual-entry cables that I know of are Audeze's and ZMF's, both mini-XLR. For single-entry there are several more options but that also has a significantly reduced pool of headphones. Most cables with built-in mics will be using those super compact in-line mics. Specifically requiring a boom will severely limit the available options.

Years ago I had someone make me a cable that accepted stereo 3.5mm TRS and split it out into Left and Right cables for use with the MrSpeakers Hirose connector. It was far from an elegant solution and it had some issues like a huge lead for the right cup and practically no distance from the splitter to the left cup (think of the old asymmetrical y style IEM cables), but it functioned. You could consider something like that. I used my custom adapter with the V-MODA Boom Pro.

You could always go basic: a clip-on mic and any headphones you want with the Hel.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Yeah, I could use something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audi...ing-Playstation/dp/B07YN25KWN?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Or should I scrap the Hel idea and go with a different idea and use a USB mic, like a Blue Iceball?

 

[JdeFalconr]

Yup, Modmic. I recently purchased their wireless flavor and it works excellently. It's not cheap but I've found it worth the money to eliminate the wire mess. You can find magnetic charging docks for it on Etsy, also a great addition.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

 

[AxelCloris]

ModMic is always a good pick. I had one years ago on my K712 and loved that combo. And the Hel is a great little device so I wouldn't count it out as an option. The Hel does a decent job with my HD 800.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Thanks, I'd think with the access to a wide array of products you must have and hearing that the Hel works well with your HD800 says a lot.
I assume (hate to assume), there may be a better pairing you've come across?

 

[AxelCloris]

Well, there are plenty of better pairings for music with my 800, but the Hel is one of the simplest/most convenient options I've come across for the PS5 so that's what I use when I need headphones on my console. I've also done PS5 > Atom DAC > Gilmore Lite MKII and I found that to be a better system for the HD 800 than the Hel, of course at a significantly higher price. I dunno about the Hel/Arya Stealth combo specifically, but it's one I wouldn't be worried about pairing together. Both devices have a ton of pros to them. And I have a clip-on mic that I attach to the cable for use with any headphone where I don't have access to a boom mic.

More often than not I end up using a pair of closed beyerdynamics for gaming on the PS5 so I can block out the sounds of the neighborhood. Which reminds me, I recall seeing a single-entry mini-XLR boom mic cable in the past, maybe I should look into that for home use.

 

[deafenears]

Scihiit! Didn't even think about that.

Unless anyone knows of a 3.5mm cable with a boom mic for Arya's , then I need to go back to the drawing board!

There are adapters from 3.5mm to 4-pin mini-XLR, Affinity Adaptors for example. Might be worth taking a look there.

 

[ImperialBlade]

@deafenears - would this be what you were thinking of - https://www.ebay.com/itm/184713463371?hash=item2b01c7c64b:g:2xMAAOSwFNhgUHNf

 

[deafenears]

@deafenears - would this be what you were thinking of - https://www.ebay.com/itm/184713463371?hash=item2b01c7c64b:g:2xMAAOSwFNhgUHNf

Yeah, but more like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174712455865

So 4-pin mini XLR male to 3.5mm male.

 

[AxelCloris]

Years ago I had someone make me a cable that accepted stereo 3.5mm TRS and split it out into Left and Right cables for use with the MrSpeakers Hirose connector. It was far from an elegant solution and it had some issues like a huge lead for the right cup and practically no distance from the splitter to the left cup (think of the old asymmetrical y style IEM cables), but it functioned. You could consider something like that. I used my custom adapter with the V-MODA Boom Pro.

In a crazy turn of coincidence, I happened across this adapter last night while reorganizing my home office. I've since sold my MrSpeakers/DCA headphones, but I may have to borrow one from the office for old time's sake now. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend. I'll grab a photo of the adapter and send it along later.

 

[revolutionz]

I'd given up on wireless (really want better sound) and want the "best" sound (wide stage, great details, not lacking in bass/treble/highs), in a small footprint of a setup. I am looking at dacs that have mic inputs.

Anyone here have or have thoughts on this setup mainly for gaming (I am sure I will be doing music or movies with this):

• Hifiman Arya Stealth Edition
• Audeze Boom Mic Cable
• Schiit Hel 2E

Thanks,
Eric

I use a Burson Playmate 2 with the v6 vivid opamp upgrade, I think that would be a decent step up from the Hel, although I've read a lot of good things about the Hel.

For a mic I use an Antlion ModMic wired version.

Headphones I use Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire.

Fairly small footprint, great sound quality, and very comfortable. Just some other options compared to your list.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Thanks @revolutionz . Question, was the the DCA Aeon 2 Noire open of closed back?
Would the Burson Playmate 2 with the v6 vivid opamp upgrade support the phones and a mic? I ask as the input pictographs show what appears to be a gaming headset.

Eric