[Satir]

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[thefitz]

Anybody home?

I'm just trying my new Ether 1.1 with a 3.5mm DUM cable that I got with a warranty for $960 Canadian. I'm really enjoying them, but I'm definitely in the honeymoon stage still.

I'd like to go balanced, but am cringing at the cost of a 4-pin DUM cable. What do you guys think?

 

[fiascogarcia]

Anybody home?

I'm just trying my new Ether 1.1 with a 3.5mm DUM cable that I got with a warranty for $960 Canadian. I'm really enjoying them, but I'm definitely in the honeymoon stage still.

I'd like to go balanced, but am cringing at the cost of a 4-pin DUM cable. What do you guys think?

It's really going to depend on what gear you're using. Depending on the amp or DAP, balanced isn't necessarily going to be a lot better.  Mostly, don't spend an amount you're not comfortable spending.

 

[thefitz]

It's really going to depend on what gear you're using. Depending on the amp or DAP, balanced isn't necessarily going to be a lot better.  Mostly, don't spend an amount you're not comfortable spending.

I'm running the rig in my signature, so a Schiit Jotunheim and a Bifrost Multibit. I'd like to use it in balanced mode, but I'm wondering if the DUM is worth it over a generic cable.

 

[fiascogarcia]

I'm running the rig in my signature, so a Schiit Jotunheim and a Bifrost Multibit. I'd like to use it in balanced mode, but I'm wondering if the DUM is worth it over a generic cable.

Heard good things about that equipment, but I've not used it.  Maybe someone with that setup can fill us in.

 

[JerseyD]

I'm running the rig in my signature, so a Schiit Jotunheim and a Bifrost Multibit. I'd like to use it in balanced mode, but I'm wondering if the DUM is worth it over a generic cable.

If you are listening to a Jot/BifrostMB with your Ethers, you will hear an improvement with better cables. The DUM cables are inexpensive compared to many aftermarket cables, and I don't know what cheap "generic" cable you would ever find with those Hirose MrSpeakers connectors... Unless you DIY, I suppose.

 

[thefitz]

Thanks, I got my feet wet with a Canare cable with the proper connectors (they're available). I believe the standard MrSpeakers cable is also Canare wire.

 

[mrspeakers]

Thanks, I got my feet wet with a Canare cable with the proper connectors (they're available). I believe the standard MrSpeakers cable is also Canare wire.

You believe correctly!

 

[honeyjjack]

I have the ether c flow with dum cables running of off the hugo. Never heard the original cable but have effect audio eros 2+ coming in soon. Ill see if these cables make the improvement worthy of its cost.

 

[thefitz]

I actually ended up picking up an Ether C with two XLR DUM cables - so now I have the real thing!
 
I can also say I think I prefer the original voicing for both sets without the 1.1 upgrade.

 

[uhhmike]

hows the voicing compare? i had the open 1.1 and ended up selling it because i didnt like the sound too much. just curious what differences you hear between the two.

 

[thefitz]

  hows the voicing compare? i had the open 1.1 and ended up selling it because i didnt like the sound too much. just curious what differences you hear between the two.

I find it almost like a frequency tilt. The 1.1 seems to raise the bass somewhat, and lowers the trebles by a similar amount. It slightly thickens and smooths out the presentation.
 
Even though it is subtle, the original version is more to my liking than the 1.1. I do wish there was a "1.05" upgrade that was the same as the 1.1, just half as thick.

 

[uhhmike]

have you heard the open 1.0 vs. 1.1? ive never listened to the 1.1 closed but have heard the flow. i didnt like it enough to buy either. 

 

[thefitz]

  have you heard the open 1.0 vs. 1.1? ive never listened to the 1.1 closed but have heard the flow. i didnt like it enough to buy either. 

Yep, the open is what I'm describing. My Ether C is 1.0 and I don't plan on changing it.

 

[uhhmike]

oh i see. thanks for info. how do you like the HE400 btw? i was thinking about buying a used pair just for fun.