[dqope21]

What do you guys amp/DAC it with? I'm intrigued by these now.

 

[Caruryn]

Buy a capable dap like ibasso dx90(what i use) or fiio x5 and you'll be set if you want a portable system.I also use pico slim as an amp mainly at home which has good synergy with ie800.

 

[dqope21]

Do you think the Fiio E18 Amp/DAC would do justice with these? I'd rather hold off on spending 300+ for a PMP for now. 

 

[Duncan]

Is the stiffening of the cable caused by the wire or the insulation?   If the latter, has anyone tried applying petroleum jelly to see if it will keep it supple?   They recommend doing this with rubber gaskets to keep them from drying up and becoming brittle.

I've just applied liberally to the extension cable, and you know what, seems to have worked!!

Will report back in a couple of days with an update.

 

[daseinpdx]

I've just applied liberally to the extension cable, and you know what, seems to have worked!!

Will report back in a couple of days with an update.

 
Makes sense because it feels like rubber and (synthetic) rubber is a petroleum product.

 

[sue4]

What is petroleum jelly? Would you please share me a picture of it to give me an idea? Thank you

 

[coco8579]

your friend mr google can help you out there. :wink_face:

 

[daseinpdx]

What is petroleum jelly? Would you please share me a picture of it to give me an idea? Thank you

 
Vaseline is made from petroleum jelly.  You can usually find it in the health and/or baby products aisle of your grocery store.

 

[Sweden]

No one with a pair of Dita who can share their thoughts?

 

[Sweden]

I've discovered on my daily dog walk that having the ie800 over ear reduces microphonics to shure se535 levels which is great. My concern now is that wearing them like this will reduce the life of the cable just like the shure se530 cable which eventually broke . Has anyone used these over ear for lengthy periods and has it caused any noticeable wear?

 
Not at all. They are just like new, but I'm very careful with my expensive stuff. Personally I feel they where designed for an over the ear fit. The distance between the splitter and the earphones are perfect for an over-ear fit for example. At least in my case.

 

[Sweden]

What is petroleum jelly? Would you please share me a picture of it to give me an idea? Thank you

 
If you heard of Vaseline you know about petroleum jelly. Or scented petroleum jelly.. 
Oops second of the ball there. My bad.

 

[Duncan]

Re petroleum jelly (or, yes - Vaseline!) certainly isn't what I could call a night and day difference (and no practical way to A/B) but certainly, since applying, cable tangle appears to be less, which is a definite win

 

[James-uk]

Re petroleum jelly (or, yes - Vaseline!) certainly isn't what I could call a night and day difference (and no practical way to A/B) but certainly, since applying, cable tangle appears to be less, which is a definite win

What about the sq? I would expect them to be more 'refined' now?!

 

[Duncan]

What about the sq? I would expect them to be more 'refined' now?!

...When I put it in my ears, it muffled the treble, but boosted the bass!



Definitely worth a look though, for those with stiffened cables

 

[macbug]

For you Canadians, Ncix is selling these for 600 this weekend. Unfortunately for me I need something more isolating.

Oops looks like it's back to regular price, either sold out or was price error