[truckdriver]

OMG, Kill me now.  I don't do Apple.

The headphone out of the iPhone 6 and previous models seem to work fine with average headphones, but the 846 needs a lower sensitivity. The iPhone 7 not having a 3.5mm jack is irrelevant. Most people here would likely pair the Apple device with something like a Mojo anyway. In my opinion, its not that special even as a transport. It's just a non issue with respect to the 846.

 

[slair76116]

Hi guys what would be the best Custom sleeve for the SE846, price non issue.
 
I was told a total re-shell would not be good. 
 
Note I do not plan on selling the SE846, so I don't mind is the complete re-shell is better
 
My options thus far are
 
http://store.sensaphonics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Shure+Sleeves
 
https://www.null-audio.com/collections/custom-in-ear-monitor/products/aaw-custom
These guys also do full re-shell I'm afraid they might screw up the SE846
 
https://snugsearphones.co.uk/product/snugs-pro-full-shell/

 

[moedawg140]

  Hi guys what would be the best Custom sleeve for the SE846, price non issue.
 
I was told a total re-shell would not be good. 
 
Note I do not plan on selling the SE846, so I don't mind is the complete re-shell is better
 
My options thus far are
 
http://store.sensaphonics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Shure+Sleeves
 
https://www.null-audio.com/collections/custom-in-ear-monitor/products/aaw-custom
These guys also do full re-shell I'm afraid they might screw up the SE846
 
https://snugsearphones.co.uk/product/snugs-pro-full-shell/

 
I've got experience with two of your mentioned companies (Senasphonics and Snugs), and I would personally choose the Sensaphonics Custom Sleeves as the only choice.  Check out the SCS thread to learn more (link to review is in my profile).
 
Good luck!

 

[kino lau]

Head-fi Eye Candy. 846's with Norne Audio 8 Wire Therium on the left, and promised not to say 21awg x 4 Pure OCC Silver Litz with Andromeda on the right.  

 
 

 

[Whazzzup]

purdy cables

 

[csglinux]

It seems like this is the thread for that topic. It is also the thread to discuss the micro-kernel Google will use in its upcoming operating system.

The 846 never sounded good out of any Apple device I have had or heard. The line level signal is too strong without a good method to fine tune it down.

 
Important feedback about the micro-kernel - thanks for that!
 
The line-level strength of any iDevice can be fine-tuned by setting a max volume limit under "Settings". I always used to do this with my old iPhones. Typically I'd limit it to ~40% of max volume, but what that meant was the actual volume control steps (I believe there's only 16 unless you jailbreak your phone) spanned the full range of useful volume levels for the SE846. iPhone was never the best audio source, but with a wired connection to the SE846, it had no noise floor and was plenty good enough for my portable use.
 
Of course, all that's moot now since Apple has turned to the dark side with their imposition of proprietary plugs and proprietary W1 wireless protocols. I'm afraid I'm now very firmly and very permanently out of the Apple camp.

 

[MarkF786]

  The line-level strength of any iDevice can be fine-tuned by setting a max volume limit under "Settings". I always used to do this with my old iPhones. Typically I'd limit it to ~40% of max volume, but what that meant was the actual volume control steps (I believe there's only 16 unless you jailbreak your phone) spanned the full range of useful volume levels for the SE846.

 
That's a great tip!  Thanks.

 

[tbritton]

Of course, all that's moot now since Apple has turned to the dark side with their imposition of proprietary plugs and proprietary W1 wireless protocols. I'm afraid I'm now very firmly and very permanently out of the Apple camp.

 
I agree. And all of this begs the question for me:
 
Has Apple finally developed an iPhone that is smarter than humans???
 
(Sorry... just had to go there - because it seems so obvious! Many will buy this iPhone 7 thing.)
 
I was actually thinking of getting an iPhone for a while there, due to the remarks on the 6's stellar sound (utilizing the max-volume trick, of course), but now they will never get me. Dedicated DAP it will be for my 8's.
 
Terry

 

[Ray1684]

  Hi guys what would be the best Custom sleeve for the SE846, price non issue.
 
I was told a total re-shell would not be good. 
 
Note I do not plan on selling the SE846, so I don't mind is the complete re-shell is better
 
My options thus far are
 
http://store.sensaphonics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Shure+Sleeves
 
https://www.null-audio.com/collections/custom-in-ear-monitor/products/aaw-custom
These guys also do full re-shell I'm afraid they might screw up the SE846
 
https://snugsearphones.co.uk/product/snugs-pro-full-shell/

 
As for me, went with the Snugs custom sleeves and no issues; fits the SE846 and my ears perfectly. Did my impressions with Jaben in SG and had it shipped over to Aus. 

 

[zolom]

Got the SE846 for a long while, few months ago I noticed that slightly large peices of plastic had started to chip close to the cable connector (one on each of the earpieces). Fixed that with careful application of epoxy glue.
Last week the plastic shell of the left side got broken and actually separated from the shell along with the connector (only the internal wire kept things together) . I fixed that with small amount of super glue (applied along the breakage lines).
 
I always keep the SE846 from any harm (enclosed in the supplied case) and no trauma was inflicted on them.
I wonder if anyone else had noticed the same plastic material fatigue as I did.
 
See attached photo (notice the breakage line on the clear plastic)
  

 

[elfary]

Got the SE846 for a long while, few months ago I noticed that slightly large peices of plastic had started to chip close to the cable connector (one on each of the earpieces). Fixed that with careful application of epoxy glue.
Last week the plastic shell of the left side got broken and actually separated from the shell along with the connector (only the internal wire kept things together) . I fixed that with small amount of super glue (applied along the breakage lines).
 
I always keep the SE846 from any harm (enclosed in the supplied case) and no trauma was inflicted on them.
I wonder if anyone else had noticed the same plastic material fatigue as I did.
 
See attached photo (notice the breakage line on the clear plastic)
  

Last week my SE846s were exchanged under warranty due to a missing tiny bit of plastic in the right housing (at the joint were the red piece bottoms):

I was assured by EU Sales Director that there were no records of this incident happening before.

But it seems to me that it is actually happening.

As you, i am extremely careful with them and they did not suffer any drop, mechanical shock, mishandling or whatsoever. It just happened. 1.5 year old set.

Obviously, out of warranty this is a disgrace to happen.


Alcohol is never the answer... But it certainly helps you forget the question.

 

[RamGuy]

With the iPhone 7 around the corner. How likely are we to see Shure, or any third party making cables for the SE846 with integrated DAC/AMP a Lightning connector in the other end? Or at least a cable with Lightning using the analogue passthrough that Lightning actually supports. Or perhaps Shure or someone else would innovate and provide a short "neck cable" with DAC/AMP and bluetooth connectivity to use the SE846 wirelessly?
 
I've already tested using my Shure SE846 connected to Samsung's Level Link Bluetooth Adapter;
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Bluetooth-Adapter-Retail-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00X7W89UG
 
 
And it works surprisingly well. But it feels really clunky to relay on a separate adapter, not to mention the fact that even the shortest cable from Shure feels long and clunky when you are using it wirelessly. Then it could be more ideal to have a really short cable you could hide behind your neck, and not use something going all the way down into your pockets.

 

[simonpickard]

I've been asking the same, doing a bit of research this seems to be the best solution out there..
https://www.amazon.com/Westone-MMCX-Bluetooth-Cable-78548/dp/B01H3XS2ZQ
 
Anyone on this thread tried the 846's with this bluetooth cable? Would love to know what the quality is like.

 

[truckdriver]

Important feedback about the micro-kernel - thanks for that!

The line-level strength of any iDevice can be fine-tuned by setting a max volume limit under "Settings". I always used to do this with my old iPhones. Typically I'd limit it to ~40% of max volume, but what that meant was the actual volume control steps (I believe there's only 16 unless you jailbreak your phone) spanned the full range of useful volume levels for the SE846. iPhone was never the best audio source, but with a wired connection to the SE846, it had no noise floor and was plenty good enough for my portable use.

Of course, all that's moot now since Apple has turned to the dark side with their imposition of proprietary plugs and proprietary W1 wireless protocols. I'm afraid I'm now very firmly and very permanently out of the Apple camp.

I tried the volume limiter years ago. I don't think it is the same thing. The only thing I know of (with the standard Apple app) is the EQ setting of "Late Night". It lowers the input sensitivity equally across the spectrum.

As for the iPhone 7, there's conflicting info. Some tech reporters are saying it will come with a simple converter which suggests it is not just a digital signal from the lightning connection. I don't know....

 

[csglinux]

I tried the volume limiter years ago. I don't think it is the same thing. The only thing I know of (with the standard Apple app) is the EQ setting of "Late Night". It lowers the input sensitivity equally across the spectrum.

As for the iPhone 7, there's conflicting info. Some tech reporters are saying it will come with a simple converter which suggests it is not just a digital signal from the lightning connection. I don't know....

The volume limit is the same thing, I promise! It simply lets you use the full number of volume step increments over a limited volume range:

http://www.howtogeek.com/224491/how-to-volume-limit-your-iphone-ipod-and-other-apple-devices-and-save-your-kids-hearing/