[Dank001]

Hey guys,
 
I've been doing some research on this website (A lot actually) and decided to get a pair of Shure SE315's. 
 
I just saw something on a P-to-S adapter and have read a little on them but am still not clear on what they do or how they work, so I'd love an explanation. It sounds like kind of a homemade amp from what I can deduce...?
 
And I love experimenting with homemade things, so I'd love to know how to make one. 
 
Thanks!
 
Dan

 

[earthpeople]

I'm guessing it's the adapter for the Etymotic ER-4P to turn it into an ER-4S. As I understand, it's just an impedance adapter.
 

 

[Dank001]

How would they work with other headphones?

 

[earthpeople]

It's hard to say. You'll notice more difference with some headphones and less with others. Along with that, the changes are not necessarily the same for all headphones. In general, I wouldn't use an impedance adapter if I didn't have to for some reason, but it is relatively easy and cheap to build one so you might try anyway.
 

 

[Dank001]

Thanks man. I'm still not exactly sure how to make one.

 

[earthpeople]

It's a simple soldering job. If you take a look around the DIY subsection here at Head-Fi, I'm sure you'll find all the information you need.