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ob_knoxious t1_ja8gnqs wrote

Big fan of diy cables, use them on everything except my Sennheiser because of the stupid connector they use.

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StanGenchev t1_ja8on93 wrote

As a Sennheiser HD 800 owner, fuck the custom Lemo connector.

Same goes for the Hirose connector on the Dan Clark Audio Expanse.

Both could've just used a simple 3.5 mm jack.

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Un111KnoWn t1_ja8rw62 wrote

Does custom connector include those dumb locking mechanisms for connectors that still use 3.5mm?

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BobTheMenace t1_ja8s4sd wrote

Seriously. The biggest reason I ended up buying the Philips X2HR as my first good headphones was because I saw they use a regular 3.5mm cable.

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Compgeak t1_ja8surt wrote

Replying to StanGenchev (#2,064,289)

Wait the LEMOs aren't standard, Sennheiser got LEMO to make a special version just for them? That's retarded, wtf??? You can at least buy a normal one even if it's expensive, why go custom.

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anthro28 t1_ja8vzyl wrote

It's the same as $100k trucks. As long as people buy it, it'll be made.

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StanGenchev t1_ja8zhc9 wrote

Replying to Compgeak (#2,065,427)

I don't know if LEMO makes the HD 800 connectors or if Sennheiser makes it themselves but it's custom. I searched for the model number on LEMOs website and none of the connectors fit the one on the HD 800. The FGG.0B.302 is really close but it's not exactly the same. Every compatible connector is HD 800-specific and it costs a ton compared to standard 3.5 mm or miniXLR. AliExpress has some knock-offs but the fit is quite bad. I guess they did it so people will have to buy their cable, which is also quite expensive BTW.

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10011110 t1_ja923uf wrote

I am just here to complain about my UE custom connectors.

The original cables died so now I am stuck with the Bluetooth and I can't afford the $200 replacement cables.

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BerrieSK t1_ja98xxz wrote

Replying to 10011110 (#2,067,896)

My first cable died from sweat or some type of twisting at the connection to the left IEM. Took me a while to pull the trigger but I got the black $200 one. I honestly don't think its going to break. Its a shame the first cable they give us is so bad cause I love the sound of my UE11s

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10011110 t1_ja9b7tc wrote

Replying to BerrieSK (#2,069,764)

Mine did the same thing. In retrospect I could have completely prevented it by putting a small amount of shrink wrap right where the braided cables met the ear connectors.

The worst part is the Bluetooth unit they give us has background noise. 😭 The sound quality I was getting with my FIIO's was amazing.

Edit: To add a little salt, I already had to have my UE CIEMs sent in for repair because the center pin of their connector got pushed in. That already cost me $200+

Soo $400+ out of pocket just because their connectors suck?? Omg hell no.

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Lelouch25 t1_ja9ezb4 wrote

Tell me about it. My M1570 uses some weirdly wired miniXLR 😔.

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Ezees t1_jaa1epk wrote

Or: Someone who purchases well-built, reasonably-priced HP, interconnects, and USB cables - but spends money on several of them of different layouts and materials, so that he can experiment to see if he can actually hear slight differences (ie: me, LOL, and yes). Plus, he's got fall-back cables if one or two ever breaks. He also refuses to buy HPs that need special connectors as a pet peeve....

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RedEyeFlightControl t1_jaaek3f wrote

This is exactly why I modded my Neumann NDH-20's to run balanced mini 4pin. Proprietary connectors are the worst.

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hulkhawk t1_jaaid2f wrote

Proprietary anything... Unless it is your property

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benfires t1_jaap5le wrote

Replying to iAmJustASmurf (#2,076,178)

Fostex says hello, or at least their RP lineup does.

Thankfully i got my mk3 second hand and way past warranty so i just modded it to take MMCX balanced. Was having so much trouble with the locking 3.5mm

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FabFeline51 t1_jab1kzq wrote

I refuse to buy Sennheiser headphones because of this

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SoupFlavouredTea t1_jab5zdl wrote

Does anyone know if the stupid little locking Sennheiser one is proprietary or not

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10011110 t1_jab9qgo wrote

Replying to CaptainPirated (#2,088,993)

Yeah the tubes you use to cover solder joints.

It's cheap and pretty thick, useful af. Just google "shrink wire wrap" and pick your flavor. Just wish I had before killing my cables. 😂

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blorg t1_jabmaap wrote

Replying to ob_knoxious (#2,063,598)

I got an entire cable for $7 here in Asia. Same cable is $15 on Amazon, and is a decent cable with 2 connectors already attached.

https://imgur.com/a/E5Obukk

The HD6X0 connector is technically proprietary but it's very easy to get and it's cheaper even than supposedly non-proprietary connectors like Audeze's mini-XLR, or Audio-Technica's recessed 2.5mm. It's only marginally more difficult to get than dual 3.5mm.

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dEEkAy2k9 t1_jabsdcc wrote

beyerdynamic uses a strange connector on the headphone side too. my mmx 300 got these strange cables that have got an inline remote for volume and mute which i never use. the cables are also strange in regards of flexibility, they kinda tangle up themselves all the time

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quigley0 t1_jabtevp wrote

Replying to BobTheMenace (#2,065,241)

I work from home and wear my X2HRs for like 10 hours a day (work + gaming). They were my replacement for the X1's, which i wore daily for years (X1s still work great, the pad is at its end of life after 10,000 hours of wear.)

Needless to say....i am a fan of the fidelio's :-)

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BotdogX t1_jac2w0x wrote

Replying to BobTheMenace (#2,065,241)

Totally. Switched to AKG 712s when my X2s broke, ordered a custom XLR to 3.5mm for my boompro mic... Then the adapter broke and I found a pair of X2HR on sale for half price 😄

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266766 t1_jad2j80 wrote

Grado fans rn 🤓

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