QUAD ERA-1 Thread
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Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
Has anyone tried to run them balanced?
phthora
Headphoneus Supremus
Yep. I use a Hart Audio cable, the same that fits my Focal Clear and HiFiMan Arya. However, on my amp, a Benchmark HPA4, there is no audible difference between single-ended and balanced. In general, I doubt the Quads would need the extra power as they are very easy to drive well. But, some amps just sound better out of the balanced jack than they do single-ended, and so I'd really consider the amp rather than the headphones to decide if you should spring for a balanced cable.
Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
Will this cable fit?
Ablet® Hi-Fi Cable with 4.4mm Symmetrical Plug for Beyerdynamic T1 2nd, T5p Second Generation Headphones and Sony WM1A, NW-WM1Z, PHA-2A Silver Plated Audio Cable https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MC5Z8XQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_0AP15X23Q49HG3AVZVAZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Ablet® Hi-Fi Cable with 4.4mm Symmetrical Plug for Beyerdynamic T1 2nd, T5p Second Generation Headphones and Sony WM1A, NW-WM1Z, PHA-2A Silver Plated Audio Cable https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MC5Z8XQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_0AP15X23Q49HG3AVZVAZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Not so easy to tell, the plug types are correct (2x 3,5mm) yes, but the Quad needs some very thin terminators on the headphone side because of their design and position of the jack. The Ablet cable looks like to have very thin connectors, but if the shell does prevent the plug from being fully inserted, is hard to tell.
For reference I made pictures from my cable (Hart Audio Cables), these have a spacer region between the actual plug and the shell:
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Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
Thank you for the detailed answer i guess it can be hit or miss. I would actually also prefer a longer cable then this. Say 3 meters. Do you know any place that sells them for not more then 100 dollars?
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Chris Kaoss
Headphoneus Supremus
Yes.
Usually, connectors for T1 have to be very thin.
Even the thicker plugs of my Noir Hybrid, with T1 termination, fit in the Quad sockets.
Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
Thanks ill give it a try. Also bought a cheapo female to male extension when i want to move a couple of meters from my deskYes.
Usually, connectors for T1 have to be very thin.
Even the thicker plugs of my Noir Hybrid, with T1 termination, fit in the Quad sockets.
Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
Well the cable came and i feel like the sound is more airy and has a biggr stage. But bass and mids are not as present as on single ended use. Funny is also that i need to push the gain more on the balanced output of my amp the single ended. I use the matrix audio mini i3 pro. The cable is also very microphonic when touched or moved.
Mhog55
Headphoneus Supremus
Meze 99 cables fit like a glove
Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
Well the cable came and i feel like the sound is more airy and has a biggr stage. But bass and mids are not as present as on single ended use. Funny is also that i need to push the gain more on the balanced output of my amp the single ended. I use the matrix audio mini i3 pro. The cable is also very microphonic when touched or moved
https://mezeaudio.com/products/99-series-2-5-balanced-cable
But it only has mono on each jack? Will that fit and work. Also the amazon cable already has a defect and i found the sound to sibilant on certain instruments. So its going back.
Mhog55
Headphoneus Supremus
It works just fine. Sounds great too. It works with many headphones.
Mhog55
Headphoneus Supremus
That's the lesser expensive version that only comes in 2.5mm. I'm using the silver upgrade version with 4.4mm plug.
Knobstler
100+ Head-Fier
As far as i can see that is the only balanced cable they have. Can you send me a link to yours please?
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