mathi8vadhanan
1000+ Head-Fier
Thanks for getting back. You sure that's right- I might have not been clear. I already have an balanced cable, just want to get an adaptor for this so I can use the cable through the unbalanced port when I'm on the move (to save on battery and protect that flimsy 2.5mm port!) So wouldn't a 2.5mm female to 3.5mm male be needed?
Oh didn't know what you were doing. But I don't think that will work as it's not balanced to balanced, I think you can ruin the X1 by using this, or you only get sound out of one side.
Someone correct me or clarify please.
No, this will not work. That's just straight TRRS, used to convert 2.5mm handsfree headset with mic to be used in 3.5mm ports. If used with AK/Onkyo style 2.5mm headphones, you will get audio from only one channel.
You need 2.5mm balanced converter, like the one provided by @fordski .