Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
The ebony's I'd assume should have leagues better and deeper bass, Highs I THINK are toned down compared to the 600s so they're probably more in level with the m50x's and mids should be better too. Like, detail, imaging, responsiveness, clarity and all that good stuff will definitely be on another level. But I don't want to overhype them for you - diminishing returns is a real thing.
Personally, I think these will be a substantial improvement in technicalities while most likely improving tone a fair bit as well. (As I've heard people say the ebony is the most accurate of the thx00's).
Hopefully someone else can chime in too, because, as I said, I haven't heard the ebony's, just my th600's. But I personally think they're worth the investment over the m50x's. I hope that helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFM_hW33bw
If you want soundstage th600/900 pads will make the soundstage size bigger than most average openbacks, but at the cost of a much more accentuated V shape sound signature. Pick your poison haha
If you want my opinion: If you have the money, go for it. These as a package are awesome. Such a nice looking and premium feeling headphone and some of the best bass you'll find in a headphone.
The only downside to me is the vacuum cleaner cable. These aren't portable at all because of that. But they sound amazing.
Still: Is Fostex worth $500? I am inclined to say yes! I grew up with a pair of old Denon headcups and these Fostex bring back memories. Deep bass, warm sounds, clear mids: they made Burt Bacharach and Pink Floyd sound like heaven and hell in stereo. I chose the Ebony (over the Purple cups) because I like a natural sound that I can EQ if needed. They are plenty Bass-y if you ask.
The ATH50s are great for everyday. The Fostex is good for special occasions. Its the difference between eating and dining. Still, I would not give up on the ATHMx50. I bought two family members a pair with instruction that they are the "ultimate" phones at the $100 price point. Both are great. ATH50s are chardonay great. Fostex is champagne great.
Maybe one day but for now I use these at home and the cable isn't really a big deal.
Just to be safe, dont heatup the soldering points for more than 3 seconds and try to keep it less than 3 seconds.
If the solder does not melt within that time then your soldering iron may be of lower wattage. 25W is typically good enough.
Do you have any input on the proper jacks?
If you want to use 3.5mm plug then you cannot avoid physicakly modding(cutting out some parts of internals to make sufficient space for the jacks). As a result, it is irreversible.
If you want to perform without making physical modification, this is the only jack you can use.
If you think this mmcx jack is weak, it is not! Just make sure you tighten the nut properly and you will be alright.