[Matrix Petka]

I apologize for my ignorance...

If I have my IEM recabled as balanced 2.5 mm then I won't be able to use it with any other device, such as my laptop, right?

Is it possible to have my IEM recabled as balanced with a 3.5 mm jack and still be able to use it with devices with 3.5 mm female sockets while having a 3.5 to 4.4 mm balanced connector to use with the balanced socket of my NW-WM1A ?

Balanced 2,5 or 4,4mm cable with adapter to 3,5mm SE you can use with any SE device. But can't 3,5 SE with balanced. Rule

 

[Matrix Petka]

By the way, this is my IEM cable:
http://www.earsonics.com/store/produit/cable-de-remplacement/

This cable it is single ended. You need to look for the cable with the same 2 pin connectors (in the middle of photo). One of the worst connectors for IEMs - shame that Earsonic are using them for expensive IEMs....

 

[kubig123]

I apologize for my ignorance...

If I have my IEM recabled as balanced 2.5 mm then I won't be able to use it with any other device, such as my laptop, right?

Is it possible to have my IEM recabled as balanced with a 3.5 mm jack and still be able to use it with devices with 3.5 mm female sockets while having a 3.5 to 4.4 mm balanced connector to use with the balanced socket of my NW-WM1A ?

if you have cables with a 2.5mm balanced plug, the best solution would be buying and adapter 2.5 to 4.4 for your WM1 and another one 2.5 to 3.5 to use for your laptop.

iBasso make some adapters that are not very expensive but good quality, they will come out this week with a 2.5 to 4.4 adaptor that has very good reviews, and it should cost only $15/

Here is the link for teh 2.5 to 3.5 adapter.

http://ibasso.com/cp_xq_dy.php?id=6027#page2

 

[Drewligarchy]

Has anyone tested this 2.5 mm female balanced to 4.4 mm male balanced on the wm1a/wm1z. Want to make sure its wired correctly and won't short out the amp on the wm1z. Would use with 2.5 mm balanced IEM cable.

Geekria Apollo 4.4mm Male to 2.5mm Female Balanced Gold-Plated Adapter for Sony NW-WM1A, NW-WM1Z, PHA-2A Audio Player DAP
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751B7PTS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Matrix Petka]

Has anyone tested this 2.5 mm female balanced to 4.4 mm male balanced on the wm1a/wm1z. Want to make sure its wired correctly and won't short out the amp on the wm1z. Would use with 2.5 mm balanced IEM cable.

Geekria Apollo 4.4mm Male to 2.5mm Female Balanced Gold-Plated Adapter for Sony NW-WM1A, NW-WM1Z, PHA-2A Audio Player DAP
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751B7PTS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Don't save on adapter. Better use pigtail type - like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Cab...rd_wg=lbQtV&psc=1&refRID=GC8DG57SVH5K0ZZPZBVR

Pigtail bring less tension to connector inside device - if broken, repair of conector inside will cost much more than difference in price between adapters.

 

[Drewligarchy]

Don't save on adapter. Better use pigtail type - like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Cab...rd_wg=lbQtV&psc=1&refRID=GC8DG57SVH5K0ZZPZBVR

Pigtail bring less tension to connector inside device - if broken, repair of conector inside will cost much more than difference in price between adapters.

I plan on just using it temporarily until my 4.4 mm cables arrive - just want to ensure it won't short out the device.

 

[meurglys0]

Balanced 2,5 or 4,4mm cable with adapter to 3,5mm SE you can use with any SE device. But can't 3,5 SE with balanced. Rule

So, from what I understand, I'd better find a balanced cable with a 4.4 adaptor and an identical pin structure as my IEM and get a 4.4 to 3.5 mm adaptor separately to use with other devices.

The hard thing is to find that cable!

 

[Whitigir]

So, from what I understand, I'd better find a balanced cable with a 4.4 adaptor and an identical pin structure as my IEM and get a 4.4 to 3.5 mm adaptor separately to use with other devices.

The hard thing is to find that cable!

Yes, the best way to do it is to go from larger 4.4mm and use an adapter to go smaller 3.5mm or 2.5mm. If you do it the other way around, there are many disadvantages that may or may not apply, however there won’t be any disadvantages going from larger to smaller

 

[meurglys0]

Yes, the best way to do it is to go from larger 4.4mm and use an adapter to go smaller 3.5mm or 2.5mm. If you do it the other way around, there are many disadvantages that may or may not apply, however there won’t be any disadvantages going from larger to smaller

 

[meurglys0]

This cable it is single ended. You need to look for the cable with the same 2 pin connectors (in the middle of photo). One of the worst connectors for IEMs - shame that Earsonic are using them for expensive IEMs....

if you have cables with a 2.5mm balanced plug, the best solution would be buying and adapter 2.5 to 4.4 for your WM1 and another one 2.5 to 3.5 to use for your laptop.

Yes, the best way to do it is to go from larger 4.4mm and use an adapter to go smaller 3.5mm or 2.5mm. If you do it the other way around, there are many disadvantages that may or may not apply, however there won’t be any disadvantages going from larger to smaller

Here are a few 2 pin 4.4 mm balanced cables I've found. They're all too expensive, though. Any other options with better prices, without compromising quality?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-4mm-Bala...iSine-Westone-Sony-NW-WM1Z-WM1A-/172721262657

https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/orb-clear-force-custom-iem-2-pin-4.4mm-balanced-cable.html

https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-iem-cable.html

https://penonaudio.com/2-Pin-0.78mm-Copper-Mixed-Silver-plated-Upgrade-Cable

 

[rtjoa]

So, from what I understand, I'd better find a balanced cable with a 4.4 adaptor and an identical pin structure as my IEM and get a 4.4 to 3.5 mm adaptor separately to use with other devices.

The hard thing is to find that cable!

4.4mm to 2.5mm or 3.5mm adapters:
1. Musashino Label http://e-earphone.blog/?p=90380
2. OC Studio http://goods.ruten.com.tw/item/show?21730768595890

I bought mine from OC Studio: 4.4mm to 2.5mm then I use 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hig...sons-and-reviews.804952/page-74#post-13698025

 

[Matrix Petka]

Here are a few 2 pin 4.4 mm balanced cables I've found. They're all too expensive, though. Any other options with better prices, without compromising quality?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-4mm-Bala...iSine-Westone-Sony-NW-WM1Z-WM1A-/172721262657

https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/orb-clear-force-custom-iem-2-pin-4.4mm-balanced-cable.html

https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-iem-cable.html

https://penonaudio.com/2-Pin-0.78mm-Copper-Mixed-Silver-plated-Upgrade-Cable

Wait, soon you will find out, that those are moderate priced....
What about this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Ultimate-M-Audio-Earphones-RC-UE2B/dp/B01HP9LD9A

 

[kubig123]

Here are a few 2 pin 4.4 mm balanced cables I've found. They're all too expensive, though. Any other options with better prices, without compromising quality?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-4mm-Bala...iSine-Westone-Sony-NW-WM1Z-WM1A-/172721262657

https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/orb-clear-force-custom-iem-2-pin-4.4mm-balanced-cable.html

https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-iem-cable.html

https://penonaudio.com/2-Pin-0.78mm-Copper-Mixed-Silver-plated-Upgrade-Cable

Onso makes some nice affordable 4.4mm cables.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/onso-イヤホン・...TF8&qid=1512491934&sr=8-1&keywords=4.4mm+2pin

otherwise lunashops, you can find cables and adapters
http://www.lunashops.com/search.php...hcmNoX2VuY29kZV90aW1lIjtpOjE1MTI0OTIwNDY7fQ==

 

[meurglys0]

Wait, soon you will find out, that those are moderate priced....
What about this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Ultimate-M-Audio-Earphones-RC-UE2B/dp/B01HP9LD9A

Now that I think about it, if I get a balanced cable with a 4.4mm jack such as this one, then I wouldn't be able to access the balanced end of my DAP with any other headphones that I might get. However, if I get a balanced IEM cable with a 3.5mm jack and a 3.5mm female to 4.4mm male adaptor, then I could use it with other headphones. Is that correct?

 

[kubig123]

Now that I think about it, if I get a balanced cable with a 4.4mm jack such as this one, then I wouldn't be able to access the balanced end of my DAP with any other headphones that I might get. However, if I get a balanced IEM cable with a 3.5mm jack and a 3.5mm female to 4.4mm male adaptor, then I could use it with other headphones. Is that correct?

Which other dap do you have?