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CrossRoads MylarOne; Photographic Review and Impressions
Topic Started: 14 Feb 2007, 06:44 PM (19,499 Views)
Gladiatos
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but the case bro norseman, is that those who go for replacements always seem to be the same few guys...asked uncle wilson bout it when i got my pair on 23rd and he did seem to be getting tired of the replacement...at least that is what i gathered from his expressions..
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Ryner
Feb 25 2007, 12:57 AM
It could also be the humidity in our country, I do not know for sure the actual cause of the problems but I sure pity those guys who are trying to buy them through the mass orders in other forums. Imagine the look on their faces when their set conk off. :D

Well. Some people seems to think they are paying too much premium so they prefer to get it from the MO. but as everything in this world, NO RISK, NO GAIN. RISK and must be mentally prepare to LOSE. That the price they have to pay if their set conk off.
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If its the same few guys, then could it be the problem with their sources or the way they listen? I had my first pair break down less than 5 minutes after I plug it in and my habit is to start at 0 volume and gradually increase to my usual listening level which isn't loud at all.
I run 3 different headphones on the same source with and without an amp all the time with no problems whatsoever. If such is the case, I'm inclined to think its a QC problem rather than any abuse on our part.
Nobody likes to go back for replacements. Its a hassle and causes frustration on the part of the buyers and embarrassment on the seller. It's wonderful to have such a fine sounding canalphone for such a low price but the less than robust quality isn't helping anyone.
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Well, i've bought a pair of TC20 from the first batch i believe, and sold it to a friend, and bought two pairs of MylarOnes for friends, and ALL are still working fine. I never had to exchange any of them. I guess it's a matter of taking care of your equipment?
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I think its more of a QC issue on the supplier's side. Some people have sets that last for months and I do think 5mins is a little too short to be 'destroyed' form abuse or lack of care.
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If so many people are having quality problems with it then it is most likely to be on the supplier's QC side... but if it is that few familiar faces then it would most probably be the user's end.

Anyway... tested out mylarone's wit my z5f today and it sounded great! considering to buy it with the xtra x1 amp... but i guess i'll have to wait for the samsung yp-z5f's line out adaptor before getting that amp.

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I think I have a simple answer to some of the failures of the MylarOnes. This may be true to some of the faulty-return units. However, I am unable to conclude the cause to all of the faulty units.

If you have decided to stop the listening from the MylarOne, kindly turn down/off the volume of your source before removing the earphone plug.

I have witnessed such a case whereby the user who played music through the MylarOne with the use of an amplifier. He forgot to turn down the volume (from listening volume) before removing the earphone plug from the amplifier's jack. "SPARK!"
The next thing when he tried to use the MylarOne again, it is dead.

I suspect it is the cause of short circuiting when the earphone plug is removed.
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Fongalv
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Actually, due to the inherent design of the stereo plug, if the equipment is not switched down before the plug is pulled in or out, it will always cause a short...just imagine which parts touch what when the plug is inserted/removed during operation.

Since we are pretty sure the Mylars/TC20s are more sensitive equipment, I guess we have to handle them with more care than we usually do with "other equipment".

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so basically when using the Mylarone's we would have to turn the volume all the way down to cut off the electricity supply before removing it from the player??
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Ryner
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I suppose the best way is to actually off the entire player or amp before plugging the Mylar out. =]
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It's an age old wisdom that we have too soon forgotten: always turn off all switches on any appliance (and the wall socket switch as well) before disconnecting anything.
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Fongalv
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Technically, I would do that for all my equipment...

Even for my home setup, I always turn on the source first, then DAC, then amp, and when powering down, switch them off in the exact reverse order or else there would be a damn loud pop from my home headphones(250ohm DT880s).

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Feb 28 2007, 12:43 AM
I suppose the best way is to actually off the entire player or amp before plugging the Mylar out. =]

i believe so.. always like to off my player when plugging out headsets... hopefully it helps instead of turning it down.. because i am actually kind of lazy to turn down the volume of my DAP and up it again when i want to listen to it again.

as for amps, guess i'll have to deal with the habit when i attain one.
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Feb 28 2007, 12:47 AM
It's an age old wisdom that we have too soon forgotten: always turn off all switches on any appliance (and the wall socket switch as well)  before disconnecting anything.

This reminds me of some interesting trivia I read from last weeks Straits Times:

Studies have shown that if electrical equipment are left plugged into the wall socket even after they are powered down, they still continue to consume electricity. Experiments have shown that if a household disconnected all electrical plugs when the equipment are not in use, they saved up to 20% off their electrical bills.

Well, I was quite surprised when I read this B)

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Rigs(outdated image):
32Gb S9 →SMicroIV → e500C → me
2200mAh H140(RB) → Grover S → SMacro3v6/Diablo → e500C → me
Philips CD850(circa '90s!) → 1694A → DA7.2x(TCXO) → Grover UR8 → SP MPX3 SLAM → '03 DT880 / DBE V3 → me
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Fongalv can have my firstborn in trade for his pair(of Darths)...

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Well my mylarone left earpiece went dead when the palyer is still playing :( It happen when i try to push the biflange deeper into my left ear to get a better fit. I guess it is pure luck. PS i dont add extra amp and just listen str from my MP3 player at low volume. :cry:

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Feb 28 2007, 01:01 PM
osocan
Feb 28 2007, 12:47 AM
It's an age old wisdom that we have too soon forgotten: always turn off all switches on any appliance (and the wall socket switch as well)  before disconnecting anything.

This reminds me of some interesting trivia I read from last weeks Straits Times:

Studies have shown that if electrical equipment are left plugged into the wall socket even after they are powered down, they still continue to consume electricity. Experiments have shown that if a household disconnected all electrical plugs when the equipment are not in use, they saved up to 20% off their electrical bills.

Well, I was quite surprised when I read this B)

Hey what an insight (pardon me for not reading ST regularly haha). 20% is no mean feat indeed.

However I do also hear that it's preferable to keep certain appliances plugged on as the electrical components are designed to be kept warm at standby (Off) mode. This is to prevent condensation on these components, hence keeping the device lasting.

I'm not trying to challenge of course, just sharing something that I've heard before. Is there any electrical guru to clarify this? Thanks.
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I do study electrical in polytechnic but i cant verify about the 20%.
But since the news is out on Straits Time, I'm sure it's pretty true.

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For my personal case, I've tried using some "Eddie-Current-Eater" thing which will eat up excessive?/leaking? current which will help to save the electric bills by 10-20%. It did work, but after 2-3years the thing will eventually decrease in its efficiency and gave way(the capacitors inside will melt and the whole thing spoils). Correct me if I'm wrong about this.

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Jus got myself a pair mylar on monday.. its to replace my UM1 which is sent in for repairs. The test pair at uncle wilson sounded much better then my pair.. have been running it for 30hrs ++ but the sound is not widening.. quite flat..

will wait burn in longer see how it goes..

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how would the BeyerDynamic DTX20 fare if we compare it with the crossroads mylarone and OVC T20 ?
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Hi guys,

Just got my pair just now at around 7pm plus, the sound is quite good, but alas, not as good as the burned in ones at Uncle Wilson's box, going to continue burning it.

But I can say, the earphones are quite nice even without burning in, at least it applies to my older earphones, which is Panasonic RP-HJE50, which has spoiled for quite a while already.
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Got my replacement today too! Great sound all the way back on the mrt. Tried the limited edition AT, nice but not quite my cup of tea.
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Mar 1 2007, 03:33 PM
Jus got myself a pair mylar on monday.. its to replace my UM1 which is sent in for repairs. The test pair at uncle wilson sounded much better then my pair.. have been running it for 30hrs ++ but the sound is not widening.. quite flat..

will wait burn in longer see how it goes..

i suppose you were the guy who sent the UM1s for warranty before it finishes??? :lol:


im really stuck between UM1 and mylars...
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If the um1s sound like the mylarOnes, I could die happy.
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thing is that i am not very sure if i shud go for mylars then save up for a much better earpiece, or just go for a one good one while using my ck32 to hold out...
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If the um1s sound like the mylarOnes, I could die happy.


the thing is, it DOES to my ears! and seriously, i really do think its BETTER than the UM1, only reason why i am getting the DTX50 over this is because it has a slam in the bass that the Mylarones are quite uncapable of :D

guess the UM1 is like what you said for the At limited ED, just not my cup of tea :)
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What I meant was, um1 form factor, MylarOne sound. An IEM that looks like um1s and sounds like MylarOnes. I only like my um1s paired with a bright IC.
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ok. you 2 are giving me a little bit of headache... uncle wilson.. recommendations please. :D

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Sorry to go off topic, but Norseman, which limited edition AT are you talking about? Might it be the A950LTD?
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Yup! The just arrived ones. They look stunning though. The cups I mean... The adjusting pads look kinda cheapish plastiky compared to the rest of the cans.
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Mar 2 2007, 12:21 AM
d0td0t
Mar 1 2007, 03:33 PM
Jus got myself a pair mylar on monday.. its to replace my UM1 which is sent in for repairs. The test pair at uncle wilson sounded much better then my pair.. have been running it for 30hrs ++ but the sound is not widening.. quite flat..

will wait burn in longer see how it goes..

i suppose you were the guy who sent the UM1s for warranty before it finishes??? :lol:


im really stuck between UM1 and mylars...

Oh hi =p
And I guess ur the guy, uncle wilson asked to go down ABC discount store to buy the 9V batts to try the crossraod2 amp?
haha..

so how's the outcome? like the mylar and amp combo?
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