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 HEM1, is brighter with more air up top, has a faster delivery and decay of notes, fair imaging and an 'average' soundstage and depth. Smoothness, is the thing that comes most to mind with a good amount of clarity due to the reduced bass (which is light by comparison to the Fiio). The mid range is more forward than the Fiio which were pushed back a bit. The cable for the HEM is terminated at 3.5mm without a mic.
In all fairness, these two IEMs cover different needs and would honestly compliment one another than compete depending on preferences and music choice. The Fiio is warm and laid back while the HEM is brighter, faster, with more air up top. Ergonomically, both are equal and lightweight and accessories are standard fare. I like the tips on the HEM just because their softer and more forgiving during to the thinner stem. The Fiio has a larger stem so it just feels larger and pushes on my ear canal more even with the smallest tips.
Really can't go wrong with either at their price point, but I would base.my decision of my music taste (bass heavy music or more treble energy).
A fairer comparison would be the UM1 -- Westone's single BA iem.
I was honestly considering the Pinnacle PX's, but I ultimately decided to opt for iBasso IT01's. I do not regret the decision, for thy are absolutely awesome :) I think next I'll grab the Brainwavz b400, or if I can swing it the $500 for iBasso's IT04's when they are released.