[kubig123]

The length of the wires being used will not affect the sound that much, considering it is super short. Under these circumstances, you can increase the sizes of the wires to offset the resistances + materials being used

sorry I wasn't clear, I was comparing the adapter to a pig tail, I'm sure the pig tail has higher chances to affect the sound due to the length of the cable rather then a short adapter.

But again, it also depend which cable and soldering material has been used, the variables are quite high.

 

[Whitigir]

sorry I wasn't clear, I was comparing the adapter to a pig tail, I'm sure the pig tail has higher chances to affect the sound due to the length of the cable rather then a short adapter.

But again, it also depend which cable and soldering material has been used, the variables are quite high.

Even so, using pigtails and doing it right, the pros will outdone the cons in situation where short/direct adapters VS pigtails for 4.4mm are a thing.

Anyways, 4.4mm is best being direct cables, and adapters shall only be done to smaller sizes of plugs such as 3.5mm or 2.5mm. It only makes senses to adapt to smaller, but you can never really adapt into .....larger

 

[Matrix Petka]

The length of the wires being used will not affect the sound that much, considering it is super short. Under these circumstances, you can increase the sizes of the wires to offset the resistances + materials being used

I can tell you that any type of super short interconnected for short adapters are also Super small to fit. While I can always use upto 19AWG to connect each terminal of a pigtail, and at this Sizes, the resistivity will only slightly goes up in Meter of length and not a few Cm

To look at it this way, 4.4mm advantages were made to adapt larger sizes wires, provide better contact points. By using small and flimsy wires, you negated the advantages of 4.4mm. Only because you practically need it. Therefore, I would say pigtail is the second best because you can use large wires to accommodate while having flexibility together. The pros will outdone the cons, period

Agree 100%. Taking into account physical and mechanical tension on jack, I think, pigtail adapter surpass short adapter.

 

[Down4wotever]

Is there a consensus here on the fact that 2.0 sounds different? Less thick and less engaging than 1.20?

I have gone back and forth between 1.2 and 2 at least five times now and could't agree with you more. I'll remain on 1.2 for now.

 

[twister6]

I have gone back and forth between 1.2 and 2 at least five times now and could't agree with you more. I'll remain on 1.2 for now.

Always helpful to add which iems or full size you are using for analysis, that puts thing in a better perspective

 

[Whitigir]

Always helpful to add which iems or full size you are using for analysis, that puts thing in a better perspective

Totally agree, but it seems he only wanted to confirm that there are significant changes in sound performances between 1.2 and 2.0 Firmware ?

 

[Quadfather]

I have 1.10 firmware on my Sony NW-WM1A. Does anyone have a link to 1.2? What would everyone suggest between 1.10, 1.20, and 2.00?

 

[nc8000]

I have 1.10 firmware on my Sony NW-WM1A. Does anyone have a link to 1.2? What would everyone suggest between 1.10, 1.20, and 2.00?

Give them all a try and see which you prefer, that’s really the only way you’ll know for sure

 

[Quadfather]

Is there a consensus here on the fact that 2.0 sounds different? Less thick and less engaging than 1.20?

How does 1.20 compare to 1.10? I am hoping to get a link to 1.20 if it sounds better.

 

[kubig123]

I have 1.10 firmware on my Sony NW-WM1A. Does anyone have a link to 1.2? What would everyone suggest between 1.10, 1.20, and 2.00?

Here it is

http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V1_20.exe

http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V1_20.dmg

 

[Quadfather]

Here it is

http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V1_20.exe

http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V1_20.dmg

What is the difference between exe and dmg?

 

[mw7485]

What is the difference between exe and dmg?

Mac Vs PC

 

[proedros]

I have 1.10 firmware on my Sony NW-WM1A. Does anyone have a link to 1.2? What would everyone suggest between 1.10, 1.20, and 2.00?

try also 2.00 , i think wm1a on 2.00 sounds more balanced and less bloated than 1.20

 

[audionewbi]

Got my OC studio adapters, finally I am set!

 

[Tanjiro]

Empire Ears Zeus R + WM1A = perfect combo.