Some amount channel imbalance at certain frequencies is common. My LCD-2 for example very noticeable imbalance at couple ranges for example. But it sounds like you got a pair with unusually bad channel matching. What sucks is how you probably canât make a warranty claim even if it really does fail Focalâs quality standard.
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It is in the range of possible.
high-frequency hearing loss range is 250hz - 8000hz.
It should happen on every headphone, the center image moving.
That sounds like a problem with the drivers, assuming the Elex is the only headphone that does it.
Itâs not normal if the shift is significant.
If you bought from Massdrop, theyâll probably end up refunding, since they have no current stock AFAIK.
For the last week or two I have been going back and forth with several headphones on two different amps trying to be VERY analytical.
Today I said âScrew it!â and plugged my Elexâs into my Liquid Platinum and just enjoyed the music.
Can barely see tube light from the chair, but when I got up to grab a coke, I saw this:
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I know pads on Focal cans make a huge difference, but what if you stick to the same kind of pad just from a different manufacture. I was thinking of having a 3d printed clip made for the Elex and then picking up something from ZMF. Something like a perforated suade pad. Yes I know the sound will change but how much is the question, as its sort of the same pad if I make any sense. Think ZMF pads on the Elex can be insane. Thanx
Dekoni make very similar pads and they donât sound the same.
The material and the foam on the Focal pads are pretty unique, nothing like the ZMF Suede.
Iâve tried that with the ZMF Universe Suede. It changed the sound too much, to where it was something that I wasnât a fan of. I donât quite remember what changed exactly, but it sounded like a completely different headphone. If you donât mind experimenting, it might be worthwhile project. Definitely try to use nylon as the material.
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Awesome will try thanx
Have any of you tried the new fantasia cable
Looks decent??
I have a couple of New Fantasia cables in the drawer and they seem fine to me. With the Elex, I just use the stock cables.
I have that cable - works with my Meze 99, Focal Elegia and HP-3. No problems with it.
All out China cable but will work.
So I have the Elex for almost a month now, noticed a nice sound quality jump going to the D10 for a DAC. Strange thing with the Elex I cant find their limits. Every now and then they still wow me like the first time. EDM on the Elex is fantastic, not sure who said EDM wont work but for me its amazing. Now just saving up for the Asgard . Will the D10 be a better choise compared tot the AKM 4493 module?
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They really are. i also get the âwowâ time to time and âthese sound really really goodâ.
Iâm totally satisfied with them. No need to upgrade.
Def, i see no other headphone on my desk in the next couple of years. Now just the Asgard 3 and maybe a nice R2R dac.
Quick question, is it possible to use a 3.5mm to dual rca cable on a phone to an amp?
Yes, but you are essentially double amping and the sound may not be that great. I did that for a while until I bought a DAC.
One of the things I liked about the AtomâŠhas a 3.5 mm input.
Used that from my phone and chromebook headphone out, until
I got my e30 dac.
Do they still have the clipping sound issue with these? If they didnât I would consider the elex, elegia or clears.
It just seems to be volume related. I am a relatively quiet listener, so it has been no problem at all.
However, if you trying to destroy your hearing over the long haul, they are probably not a good choice.