[nymz]

Yeah, the cable situation is a trigger to me. I asked for a custom using an image on this Thread, it didnt work. I mainly only use IEMs and earbuds nowadays, so guess I'll just drop it.

 

[Yeahnahrighto]

Third party cable would be a game changer, preferably one that isn't the length of an Olympic swimming pool....

 

[TJ Max]

Third party cable would be a game changer, preferably one that isn't the length of an Olympic swimming pool....

It wasn't meant for portable use. You need enough slack to move around your studio between consoles/computers, from your sofa/bed to your stereo system, to get up and dance.

 

[Yeahnahrighto]

It wasn't meant for portable use. You need enough slack to move around your studio between consoles/computers, from your sofa/bed to your stereo system, to get up and dance.

Yeah I understand, would just be nice for the opportunity to buy/have a smaller cable. Not even 'portable' but something more reasonable to use for a desktop amp (which i assume many if not most of purchasers would be using).

 

[rasmushorn]

...And I just want a cable that works but that seems difficult or impossible to find. I have also been through eBay and other places. I guess the only option is to put the headphones up for sale and hope someone with a balanced 4.4 trrrs amplifier buy them so they do not need the defective cable.

 

[Stevko]

...And I just want a cable that works but that seems difficult or impossible to find. I have also been through eBay and other places. I guess the only option is to put the headphones up for sale and hope someone with a balanced 4.4 trrrs amplifier buy them so they do not need the defective cable.

2.5mm balanced

tried contacting philips netherland?

 

[Stevko]

Or custom?

https://www.finn.no/217877902

 

[nymz]

I bought a custom, they didnt work..

 

[Stevko]

They work if they are made for x3

 

[nymz]

They work if they are made for x3

Yeah but how can you know? I used an image posted in this thread to ask for an assembly but one of the sides didnt work...

I gave up already. Prolly not selling the set, gonna keep it around, but I dont use it much anymore

 

[Stevko]

Se att film. One side is terminated wrong

 

[zazex]

It wasn't meant for portable use. You need enough slack to move around your studio between consoles/computers, from your sofa/bed to your stereo system, to get up and dance.

Points are well taken. Still, though, IMO a buyer of a $300. (thereabouts) item manufactured by an immense multinational corporation,
should feel confident that if a critical part breaks or fails, s/he can purchase a replacement (at least) from that immense multinational
with relative ease, and at a wallet-friendly price.
It's called "standing behind your product".

 

[Stevko]

Agree 100%

silly with no standard connection

 

[nymz]

Se att film. One side is terminated wrong

Yes. I know. I asked for a custom according to that and this image:

 

[Yeahnahrighto]

Yes. I know. I asked for a custom according to that and this image:

Is this intentional by Phillips or a defect? Genuinely asking