[Theri0n]

I'm waiting on this balanced cable

I use it since receipt and never tried 3.5mm stock again.

 

[DavidA]

thank you Hungry Panda, Would that be okay for the Dragonfly Red? I think I'll take a punt on them too. Kind regards

IIRC the DFR doesn't have balanced output at the 3.5mm so the cable that Hungry Panda is getting wouldn't work for you unless you have a balanced source/amp with 3.5mm jack. If you read a few pages back someone did mention a cheap cable from Amazon that was 3.5mm SE on both ends which is what you need to work with the DFR.

 

[Theri0n]

Own 3.5mm cable is decent. I suspect the magic is in balanced connection rather than in quality of the cable.

 

[DavidA]

Own 3.5mm cable is decent. I suspect the magic is in balanced connection rather than in quality of the cable.

Agree with you about the connection type and not the cable making most, if not all the difference.

 

[Fickle-Friend]

IIRC the DFR doesn't have balanced output at the 3.5mm so the cable that Hungry Panda is getting wouldn't work for you unless you have a balanced source/amp with 3.5mm jack. If you read a few pages back someone did mention a cheap cable from Amazon that was 3.5mm SE on both ends which is what you need to work with the DFR.

Hello David, so I couldn't pass this deal on the Objective 2 headphone amp. I'm going to add a 3.5mm to RCA cable to it from the Dragonfly Red, it says that the headphone amp has a 6.35mm out so would I still be able to use the balanced cable Hungry Panda mentions with this amp? I've attached a photo.

 

[HungryPanda]

the cable I ordered terminates in 2.5mm balanced

 

[DavidA]

@Fickle-Friend, as @HungryPanda noted he ordered a balanced cable with 2.5mm jack while the O2 is a SE only amp so the cable will not work for you.

 

[Fickle-Friend]

Would this one suffice? I've checked the plugs they seem to be identical to the stock cable?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4ft...3.0&pvid=f8426b32-d3e3-462b-af77-b54710d54f9e

 

[DavidA]

Would this one suffice? I've checked the plugs they seem to be identical to the stock cable?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4ft...3.0&pvid=f8426b32-d3e3-462b-af77-b54710d54f9e

Looks like a nice cable and it should work but just remember that it has a 90 Deg 3.5mm TRS jack on the amp end.

This is what I was planning to get for my MDR-1A since I don't like 90 Deg jacks for home use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZS6R1Q2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2691ZBIKXAV7P&psc=1
I'll still have to use a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter to use with my desktop amps which is what you will also need since the O2 you are getting has a 6.3mm jack.

Here is a cable that I built but found that the Double-Helix 3.5mm TRS jack that I used when plugged into the MDR-1A is a bit microphonic and the reason I was looking for an alternative cable since I need one that is 7-8ft.

 

[Fickle-Friend]

Hi guys my ear pads are disintegrating, can someone recommend a place to get non leather (vegan) ones that are durable please? Thanks

 

[DavidA]

Hi guys my ear pads are disintegrating, can someone recommend a place to get non leather (vegan) ones that are durable please? Thanks

check out this post

 

[Fickle-Friend]

I'm waiting on this balanced cable

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-5...DC-BNBT-MDR-XB950B1-XB950BT/32924091293.html?

Hiya can I ask what dac/amp you're connecting your balanced cable to? I'm now in a market for an amp with a balanced connection and I've ordered this exact cable on top of the standard one I bought. Would be great to do an A/B comparison. Thanks

 

[HungryPanda]

I use the Fostex HPA4BL and have 2.5mm and 4.4mm to XLR adapters

 

[nogarder]

Who seems more successful? The test will be at home, without going outside.
I will test with a P20pro, a Moto G4 and an Asus Xonar Sound Card that allows to change the output ohms.
They are very different, I know. And I need it to be very comfortable.
I have big, delicate ears and I wear glasses.
I hope to try one hour at least each one, with flac mainly.
I would have liked to have included the MDR-1AM2 but it has not been possible.

Tasktar 2050
HD 569
MDR-1A

 

[DavidA]

Who seems more successful? The test will be at home, without going outside.
I will test with a P20pro, a Moto G4 and an Asus Xonar Sound Card that allows to change the output ohms.
They are very different, I know. And I need it to be very comfortable.
I have big, delicate ears and I wear glasses.
I hope to try one hour at least each one, with flac mainly.
I would have liked to have included the MDR-1AM2 but it has not been possible.

Tasktar 2050
HD 569
MDR-1A

While I have my MDR-1A, I haven't heard or tried the other 2 so can't comment about sound or comfort on them. If comfort is important then I'd suggest the HD700 with the Xonar sound card. its what I still use at times. If you read back a few pages you can use alternative ear pads on the MDR-1A to make them more comfortable but for me they just get a bit too hot after an hour from me here in Hawaii. My MDR-1A is modded with dynamat and its quite nice on my Galaxy S5 and S8 but sound a touch better on Fiio X3 or my desktop system of Bimby+Ember.