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Drop Ether CX Review (Closed Planar Headphone)

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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
Invested in a MrSpeakers ether cx…. Any impressions on them and how they compare to other headphone’s?
 
I was searching for a diffused field / free field target curve tuned closed back and it seems this is the only legit option
 
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.
 
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???
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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. :)
 
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. :)

 
@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.
 
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?
 
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