Drop Ether CX Review (Closed Planar Headphone)

[Ilkless]

Anyone know how the non-Flow Ether CX compared to the Aeon Flow 2? It's an older higher-end driver vs a newer entry driver but I couldn't really find any comparisons.

 

[Acerun]

I moved from the Ether CX to the Ether Flow (got a great deal $650) and I find the Ether Flow superior in all regards IMO. Tighter, deeper bass (which I always found lacking on the CX) and better soundstage and clarity/openness in my book.

 

[BrokenEnglishGuy]

I moved from the Ether CX to the Ether Flow (got a great deal $650) and I find the Ether Flow superior in all regards IMO. Tighter, deeper bass (which I always found lacking on the CX) and better soundstage and clarity/openness in my book.

did you change ur cx+650 for the efo?
I'm owner for about 3 years of this headphone, sounds pretty nice technically
I use EQ with this headphone btw

 

[Acerun]

What is an efo?

 

[BrokenEnglishGuy]

What is an efo?

Ether Flow Open

 

[Acerun]

Sorry, yes I got a great deal on the efo and tested it head to head with the ether cx and to my ears it wasn't even close.

 

[Acerun]

I bought the EFO for $650 and I'm selling my CX for $650.

 

[Acerun]

I bought the EFO for $650 and I'm selling my CX for $650.

I think it's a good swap

 

[BrokenEnglishGuy]

I bought the EFO for $650 and I'm selling my CX for $650.

only 650 for the efo? what a deal you don't even add money for the upgrade
I never listened the CX, only the efo

 

[KehaDNb]

Invested in a MrSpeakers ether cx…. Any impressions on them and how they compare to other headphone’s?

 

[KehaDNb]

I was searching for a diffused field / free field target curve tuned closed back and it seems this is the only legit option

 

[Acerun]

I found them light on bass. I upgraded to the Ether Flow Open and like them more... But more expensive. Better bass and less distortion.

 

[bequietjk]

I found them light on bass. I upgraded to the Ether Flow Open and like them more... But more expensive. Better bass and less distortion.

LESS distortion???

 

[Acerun]

LESS distortion???
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Yep. Look back in this thread and I believe you'll find a Dan Clark post comparing the Ether Flow to the CX...and it has lower distortion.

 

[staticV3]

@bequietjk Here's the post by Dan Clark:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...iew-closed-planar-headphone.24681/post-835275

(those are no joke some of the worst distortion graphs I've ever seen
They're like" "hey guys! How do you like my new car?)

 

[djwkyoto]

I bought the Ether CX in the recent sale at drop.com and they arrived a couple of days ago. Nice looking headphone. It's too early for any subjective comments on the sound though.

My issue is:
I would like to drive the headphones through a balanced connection, but my little headphone DAC/dongle (Hidizs S9 Pro) can only do balanced output via a 2.5 mm plug. So my question is, does anyone have a recommendation for a cable from the proprietary Hirose connectors to 2.5 mm TRRS in Europe? I looked around and could only find import products, from either the US, the UK or from China.

The cable would not need to be fancy, just a plain, good-working, cheap cable. Any help is appreciated, thanks all.

 

[VariousArtists]

I bought the Ether CX in the recent sale at drop.com and they arrived a couple of days ago. Nice looking headphone. It's too early for any subjective comments on the sound though.

My issue is:
I would like to drive the headphones through a balanced connection, but my little headphone DAC/dongle (Hidizs S9 Pro) can only do balanced output via a 2.5 mm plug. So my question is, does anyone have a recommendation for a cable from the proprietary Hirose connectors to 2.5 mm TRRS in Europe? I looked around and could only find import products, from either the US, the UK or from China.

The cable would not need to be fancy, just a plain, good-working, cheap cable. Any help is appreciated, thanks all.

Ultra-low capacitance cable for Dan Clarke Audio, Ether 2 System, C Flow, Aeon 2, 2 Noire, RT, Expanse, Stealth to balanced output – Custom Cans Shop

jfunk.org

 

[djwkyoto]

Ultra-low capacitance cable for Dan Clarke Audio, Ether 2 System, C Flow, Aeon 2, 2 Noire, RT, Expanse, Stealth to balanced output – Custom Cans Shop

jfunk.org

Thank you. Unfortunately more expensive than I was hoping (VAT will also come on top when importing from the UK).

 

[staticV3]

@djwkyoto The cheapest cables I can find in Europe are like 125€. You'd be better off buying a 2.5mm cable for another headphone and soldering the Hirose connectors onto it. Would only cost 30€ or so, but would require soldering skills and equipment naturally.

 

[Jimbob54]

I bought the Ether CX in the recent sale at drop.com and they arrived a couple of days ago. Nice looking headphone. It's too early for any subjective comments on the sound though.

My issue is:
I would like to drive the headphones through a balanced connection, but my little headphone DAC/dongle (Hidizs S9 Pro) can only do balanced output via a 2.5 mm plug. So my question is, does anyone have a recommendation for a cable from the proprietary Hirose connectors to 2.5 mm TRRS in Europe? I looked around and could only find import products, from either the US, the UK or from China.

The cable would not need to be fancy, just a plain, good-working, cheap cable. Any help is appreciated, thanks all.

What connector does your existing cable have? Any full aftermarket with those hirose won't be cheap. Did you get the one with the xlr termination?