[dlayman]

the pfe is definitely a legendary iem although I hardly use them now

I don't either, although they are great for gym use because they're so easy to pop in and out and are so comfortable. Once I get back into the gym in the fall they'll get some decent use again. They are a classic for sure.

 

[HAMS]

Just got etymotic hf5 use them for week and now back listening to phonak, I prefer the phonak by far, still love them even after two years especially the bass, they just sound right and "soundstage" phonak are seem best at convey space and realistic sound. maybe I'll get another set for a backup haha.

 

[audio123]

Just got etymotic hf5 use them for week and now back listening to phonak, I prefer the phonak by far, still love them even after two years especially the bass, they just sound right and "soundstage" phonak are seem best at convey space and realistic sound. maybe I'll get another set for a backup haha.

where to find backup

 

[dlayman]

where to find backup

Yeah, I think the time for that may have passed. Possibly ebay? Earphone Solutions was clearing them all out a number of months ago and I stocked up on the IEM's and filters.

 

[HAMS]

Beware think twice before recabling them! just like what I did, I think there is actually resistors or some thing on the splitter (which I destroy because how impulsive and stupid I am) now my pair sound louder yet duller! damn it!

 

[Vesperaudio]

That's why we are always investigating every new earphones cable, before recabling.
We recabled a lot of phonaks when they were popular. Truly great earphones!
There are 27 ohm resistors installed inside phonak's cable, if my memory serves me right. They are not rare or specific. You can buy pair in the nearest parts store.
I would not advise to use drivers without this filtering - sound is cheap and drivers will go out of order shortly.

 

[Francisk]

I purchased 1 unit for backup while Earphone Solutions was clearing it....

 

[Mr Trev]

That's why we are always investigating every new earphones cable, before recabling.
We recabled a lot of phonaks when they were popular. Truly great earphones!
There are 27 ohm resistors installed inside phonak's cable, if my memory serves me right. They are not rare or specific. You can buy pair in the nearest parts store.
I would not advise to use drivers without this filtering - sound is cheap and drivers will go out of order shortly.

The cable on my PFE just died, so I was thinking bout doing the recable thing. Is it possible to scavenge the resistors from the original cable?
Not sure if the cable is the only issue with the earphones, so I'm not sure how much time/money to invest into them

 

[Vesperaudio]

There were 2 versions of splitter it PFE. Earlier consists ot two parts - you can disclose it into 2 parts and resolder resistors. Later revision splitter is made with extrusion, it cannot be disassembled.

 

[Mr Trev]

There were 2 versions of splitter it PFE. Earlier consists ot two parts - you can disclose it into 2 parts and resolder resistors. Later revision splitter is made with extrusion, it cannot be disassembled.

Mine looks to be solid plastic. I thought there was a seam, but it's probably just a moulding line.
 
After cracking the PFE open and seeing how small the driver actually is, I don't know if a recable something I'll be able to manage with my squinty eyes and shaky hands

 Almost looks like it would be easier to mount a mmcx to the existing wires in the housing than try to solder directly to the driver

 

[Vesperaudio]

If you are new to recabling, I would not advise you to start with PFE. It requies some skill.

 

[HAMS]

That's why we are always investigating every new earphones cable, before recabling.
We recabled a lot of phonaks when they were popular. Truly great earphones!
There are 27 ohm resistors installed inside phonak's cable, if my memory serves me right. They are not rare or specific. You can buy pair in the nearest parts store.
I would not advise to use drivers without this filtering - sound is cheap and drivers will go out of order shortly.

Thanks for the info. I'll try it with resistors.

 

[HAMS]

Mine looks to be solid plastic. I thought there was a seam, but it's probably just a moulding line.

After cracking the PFE open and seeing how small the driver actually is, I don't know if a recable something I'll be able to manage with my squinty eyes and shaky hands  Almost looks like it would be easier to mount a mmcx to the existing wires in the housing than try to solder directly to the driver

Yeah I'm afraid to resolder it so I just twist it together,it works as long you make good holder at the tip of cable.

 

[adraabi]

Talking about recabling. I'm wondering, is it possible to transform pfe into balanced earphone by retermination with 2.5mm TRRS connector?

 

[Vesperaudio]

No it is not possible. PFE cable uses common ground.