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I have a question: For USB DAC like Explorer, dragonfly, can I leave it connected with laptop all the time or I need to plug out every time when I finish listening? Thanks!
The Y part of cable is pressed on my throat cause it is so short.
So I have been reading and following this thread for about a month, while at the same time selling some gear and saving up $800 with the end goal of purchasing the IE800 or comparable IEM. I have been favoring the IE800 since deciding to venture into the world of IEM phones. Reading all the great reviews concerning the sound and the characteristic that many have described appears to be the sound I am looking for. However, the one thing that holds me back is the dreaded cable issue. Some say it stiffens, some say they have no issues, some say it has horrible microphonic issues, and some say no microphonics. As well, some complain of the fit; that it is too shallow and easily fall out. Well here is my scenario, I will only be using these while sitting at my desk at work and relaxing at home. So basically my use will be while I am stationary and/or relaxing. Do I need to worry about the horror stories of the cables? Am I going to experience much microphonics while sitting still with occassional slight head movement that is required to scan two computer monitors and documents on my desk? Also if I decide on these IEM's can anyone recommend a good cable clip?
Thanks for any input.
I use one of these cable clips all the time with the IE800, and wear them "down", as opposed to over the ear.
I also tend to use the IE800 while sitting or walking around the house. With the cable clip sitting just below the y-splitter, and the clip attached to ones shirt collar, the cables leading to each ear bud are, effectively, immobile. In fact, I would surmise that even IF I experienced cable hardening, it wouldn't make any difference.
As far as I'm concerned, the cable clip is my ultimate solution to eliminating the microphonics (which yes, are atrocious for something in this price range). And BTW, you may want to look into getting them at Sonic Electronix. You can "name your own price" there. They might accept, or they might counter offer. That's how I got my IE800 for substantially below MSRP.
Thanks so much, Conext, for your reply. Very informative! So, microphonics aside, are you pleased with the IE800 and find them a worthy investment?
mathi8vadhanan said:What the IE800, could have been
Anyone knows how to? or has any pictures taking apart the IE800 for recabling? The wires are still stiff on the left iem despite 2x,xxx serial number and the warranty has passed, and seems like over the ear can only be done with a recabled version of the ie800.
I've been always wondering what makes the cable become stiff. Is it humidity, sweat, age or something else? What makes it stiff? Is it kevlar threads or rubber problem? Hmm...