[TheMuffinMan_01]

i just got my perreaux and when i turn it to the volume i like it is louder on the right than the left because the volume is too low... when i turn it up so that is gone, its way too loud... should i get one of those attenuator things from headroom or is there another way around this...

 

[mxs1030]

Did you try any other headphone on it? There was a CD3000 "scare" a while back that dealt with this problem.

 

[Rob N]

Volume pots,even high quality ones,don't have very good channel balance at low volumes.I have found this to be a problem with sensitive cans where you only need to turn the volume control a fraction to get a good level but you are still in the region of the volume pot where the channel balance isn't so good.You will need to attenuate the signal going into the amp.

 

[TheMuffinMan_01]

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Originally Posted by Rob N You will need to attenuate the signal going into the amp.

how?

@ the limit dohickey

 

[Rob N]

In the UK Rothwell make RCA plugs which fit onto your existing interconnects and give about 11db of attenuation and Russ Andrews do interconnects with attenuation built into the plugs and give between 10db and 20db of attenuation.I don't know what's available in Canada or the States which does a similar job.

 

[TheMuffinMan_01]

can i put them going into the amp? or just out of the source... will the ones on headroom do the job? how much do i need... they have 6 and 12db, will these degrade the sound?

 

[Rob N]

They will go on the end of the interconnect that goes into the amp,I would go for 12db as 6db might not be enough.

As for sound degradation,I have used the Rothwell ones (in the past) with no obvious difference.

 

[aerius]

Get the 12dB ones, 6dB is marginal and won't be enough to make much of a difference. In theory there's some quality degradation in sound quality, but it's small enough you won't notice it on your equipment.

 

[MartinC]

I'd be pretty sure the comments so far about the problem being a low volume one associated with the pot are correct, but in case it's of interest this review talks about a channel imbalance at high volumes:

http://www.perreaux.com/files/Australian_Australian_Hi-Fi_-_SXH1_(Stephen_Dawson).pdf

Also, if it's an obvious imbalance at a remotely sensible volume I'd be tempted to contact the supplier as it's a new unit.

Actually, the Perreaux comes with a unit specific measured data sheet doesn't it? Does this show anything to suggest the imbalance being heard?

Just a few thoughts,

Martin

 

[ooheadsoo]

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=266-234

This piece from partsexpress only goes up to 6db. Anyone know of a cheaper one that will do 12? I don't want to pay $26 a piece for the gold plated ones at PE.

 

[TheMuffinMan_01]

^^ wow, i just ordered a pair from headphone.com... they better be perfect in every way

oh that price is for just one... the ones at headroom ate 35 for a pair of 12 db attenuators...