[mobbaddict]

The improvement will be hugh.
Proper amplification is a must have for the most planars. The quad isn't an exception.
But it plays well with lower sources also.
Will heading to a shop in munich next week to try out some new stuff with the R28 on hand.

The journey never ends.
But it has to be reasonable, imo.

Maybe try to hear some Stax if you've never heard any, you never know I would say a good Senny (or maybe Focal) or a Stax are your best bets at that point.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

I'm open to all kind of good music reproduction.

I'll give a chance to all of them.
Could be very interesting to feed a stax amp with an R2R Dac.

 

[Arkatekniques]

Unfortunately I broke the left 2.5mm connector on the original cable. It must have been smashed by the lid of the aluminum case I keep my mobile music making setup in Now looking for the best deal for a substitute cable within the EU. Does this one fit, or are there better options? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monoprice-...Tyxr3XhFQR4fwG9hqfKgOeh6LHCBoCQFgQAvD_BwE:G:s

I'm not afraid to pull out the Dremel and do a bit of grinding if necessary.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Era has stereo 3.5 mm plugs.
So every 3.5mm dual stereo cable is suitable.

The cable you've mentioned is wrong for Era-1.

You've to go for this one, i guess.

Edit.
I forgot to add. ^^

If you want it quick and dirty, try this one:
https://www.amazon.de/MillSO-zusätz...&pd_rd_r=3d1e48c3-24a1-416c-b42b-a0940b50dc76

It might be working, but i don't know for sure.

 

[iFi audio]

each technology has its own sound

That's so appealing about headphones these day. We have multiple options to choose from. Nothing wrong in diversity

 

[fericske]

That's so appealing about headphones these day. We have multiple options to choose from. Nothing wrong in diversity

Exactly. And each of us have it's own hearing.

 

[iFi audio]

Could be very interesting to feed a stax amp with an R2R Dac.

Could be interesting to feed a Stax amp with pretty much everything

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Could be interesting to feed a Stax amp with pretty much everything

Hahaha.

( Throw some chappie in the ring )

 

[mobbaddict]

I still tend to think that electrostats have a particular sound that's not for everybody. It's very... cerebral. Hence the need to listen for yourself

 

[iFi audio]

I still tend to think that electrostats have a particular sound that's not for everybody. It's very... cerebral. Hence the need to listen for yourself

Agreed, it's unique in this sense.

 

[Casol06]

I'm kinda new in the headphones world.
Looking into purchasing this pair, but just need to know about the sound leakage.
I know they are open back, but how much do they leak sound?

Can they be used in a small office without me disturbing my colleagues with my music, or will they be able to hear everything I listen to?

 

[Chris Kaoss]

The most open backs aren't suitable for your use case.
They got average till high leakage, depending on the volume level.

I'd recommend a good closed back for office use.
If you are looking for planars, take a look at the Audeze LCD2C closed back or Mobius eventually.

Do you have a sound signature you are used to?

Maybe the new Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Closed will fit your bill.
For dynamic driver headphones, there're a lot more possibilities.

 

[Casol06]

The most open backs aren't suitable for your use case.
They got average till high leakage, depending on the volume level.

I'd recommend a good closed back for office use.
If you are looking for planars, take a look at the Audeze LCD2C closed back or Mobius eventually.

Do you have a sound signature you are used to?

Maybe the new Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Closed will fit your bill.
For dynamic driver headphones, there're a lot more possibilities.

Thanks for the suggestions. Closed back it is then!

The ones you suggest exceeds my budget, so they are out of the picture
The Quads is on sale on a Danish webshop for around 440$ and that's my absolute maximum budget.

I'm not locked on planar at all, but just read that the soundstage is incredible on those.

I only have a couple of iem's, Tin T2 being the best. I guess my sound signature is in the neutral to warm range, but I don't know for sure yet

 

[Njychen]

Do anyone know how to remove the stock pads? Are they glued? I tried to do it but I’m worried I might break something...

 

[fericske]

Do anyone know how to remove the stock pads? Are they glued? I tried to do it but I’m worried I might break something...

Just pull down gently. Pin attached, not glued.