[chinsettawong]

I make my own.

 

[hello im sean]

out of what? could i see pics if that's alright?

 

[sml1226]

What are some alternatives to the traditional Stax plug for these? I was curious how something simple like a 5 or 6 pin XLR would do here. I'm trying to avoid frying something (potentially myself) and those of you with more experience surely have more of an idea of what works and what doesn't.

 

[chinsettawong]

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out of what? could i see pics if that's alright?

Obviously you haven't read my older posts. 
 
The dust cover is nothing special.  I use the same material as my diaphragm to make it.  It's 1 micron Mylar.
 
You can look at some of the pictures from my older post here:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/498292/my-diy-electrostatic-headphones/120#post_7330732
 
Wachara C.

 

[hello im sean]

thank you i skimmed through the whole thread yesterday but i must have missed those pics!
 
edit: have you considered using thicker mylar so it wont rip or is that a stupid question?
Also some designs don't seem to include the dust cover. doesn't this color the sound? Is it only required in moist environments?

 

[chinsettawong]

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What are some alternatives to the traditional Stax plug for these? I was curious how something simple like a 5 or 6 pin XLR would do here. I'm trying to avoid frying something (potentially myself) and those of you with more experience surely have more of an idea of what works and what doesn't.

For my own DIY headphones I simply use an easy to find 6 pin din plug.  Something like this:
 

 
It works great for me.
 
Wachara C.

 

[chinsettawong]

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edit: have you considered using thicker mylar so it wont rip or is that a stupid question?
Also some designs don't seem to include the dust cover. doesn't this color the sound? Is it only required in moist environments?

 
I do put dust covers on all my headphones.  It's a must do.  You need to put it at least on the side facing your head.  It is very critical to protect your sweat from going into the driver.  I'm now using 2 micron Mylar as the dust cover and it's pretty strong already. 
 
Wachara C.

 

[hello im sean]

thank you very much! I did a lot of research on Stax and saw that they also use thin diaphragms on either side of the stators? for dust covers.  Do you notice it coloring the sound at all though i wonder?

 

[chinsettawong]

I do not know what kind of material Stax is using for their dust cover.  It's not the same as their diaphragm.
 
I've tried putting dust covers on both front and back side of my DIY headphones.  I noticed that by doing so I lack quite a bit of bass.  Then later on in all my DIY headphones, I put a dust cover just on the front side.  It doesn't seem to give coloration to the sound though.
 
Wachara C.

 

[sperandeo]

Hi Spritzer,

I really enjoy being on this forum.  It's my first time to see so many people using electrostatic headphones.  I'm really excited and looking forward to building more amps for my headphones.

I am not familiar with 6S4A.  I'll study about the tube and hopefully try what you suggested.

Here is another amp of mine - same schematic but in different housing.



Wachara C.

WOW!!!! I love this amp. Good work!!

 

[FrankCooter]

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WOW!!!! I love this amp. Good work!!

I love it too! Awesome casework! 
 
One of these days you should offer kits for your headphones.  I'd certainly buy a pair.
 
Combining your headphones with a well executed "Volksamp"  could potentially set an entirely new price/performance standard for this hobby.

 

[ujamerstand]

Interesting. Full diy stat kit. I think there might be a ton of interest in that.

 

[chinsettawong]

Thanks guys for your compliments.  Frankly speaking, the amp case was a collaboration of a few of Thai DIYers  here in Thailand.  I made the amp, the other guys made the design and assembling.  By doing this, we brought out the best of everybody.  The case was inspired by Transformer the movie. 

 
About a DIY headphone kits, I've been thinking a lot about it.  But I have to say that I just can't do it.  I have a full time job, and I'm only make the headphones for fun.  My CNC machine is a homemade one and isn't really robust.  Thank you so much for your interest. 
 
Wachara C.

 

[spritzer]

Kevin and I have talked about DIY transducers or even full kits but it's just not a great idea along with the Stax EQ's,  Too many variables and few people have the equipment or skill required to overcome them. 

 

[chinsettawong]

Kevin and I have talked about DIY transducers or even full kits but it's just not a great idea along with the Stax EQ's,  Too many variables and few people have the equipment or skill required to overcome them. 

Do you have any special specifications that you would like to try?

Wachara C.