Submitted by Additional_Worry3233 t3_11xexyq in headphones
I did have a KZ EDX, and it's not exactly a just “plug-in” headphone to use in a smartphone, but specially, in a computer, because its sensitivity too high (white noise + minimum volume necessary)… So I wonder if with Moondrop Chu would be the same thing.
TagalogON t1_jd415ar wrote
Could be, especially since the Chu has a non-detachable cable.
Some people were saying the Chu with the mic version definitely had static.
I used my Chu with the Qudelix 5K/etc. and so I had no static, IIRC. It might be different if you are just using it straight to the 3.5mm port/plug of the the computer.
Definitely get a dongle with physical volume control for your computer, it'll fix that issue.
Don't get the microphone version of IEMs, USB-C versions of IEMs or IEMs that have DSP (this uses USB-C), as people report static/hissing/etc. issues with them, more info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/11tlco4/should_i_buy_the_salnotes_7hz_type_c_version/jcvuwit/
Try to get any well-reviewed dongle with physical volume control (these are often $30-50+), it'll allow for more volume variation and help reduce/remove any background static/buzzing/hissing/etc. noise.
For the ~$10 Apple dongle, just note the reduced power if it's the EU version, or the apps needed (like UAPP, Neutron, etc.) on Android to bypass Android's DAC/etc. system in order to get the best capabilities.
There's also the ~$10+ Avani, Abigail, Conexant (CX-Pro) CX31993, JCally (various models/units), etc. Some of those cheaper dongles should be available on Amazon.
Click this sentence for more info on dongles with physical volume control (helps with reducing/remove static/buzzing/hissing/etc. noise, especially when gaming).
Click this sentence for about Andy's AudioVault or DongleMadness.
Check the other $20 IEMs like TANGZU Wan'er, Truthear HOLA, 7Hz Salnotes Zero, et cetera, those might not have static if you don't have a dongle. And they have detachable cables, so you can fix that if the stock cable is the source of static/buzzing/hissing/etc.