USB-C IEM cables?

Submitted by LankyFigTree t3_zlsxp0 in headphones

Since headphone jacks were killed off phones and some other mobile devices (like the new Dell XPS 13's), and ever since, I've had to attach a USB-C to a 3.5mm dongle which would then connect to my IEMs, which is quite annoying.

Can someone make a USB-C IEM Cable with DAC/amp functionality, please?

Thank you listening to my rant.

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Billy__k t1_j0721k1 wrote

I just leave an apple USB c dongle attached to my cable. I'm not aware of any specific USB cables.

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Gharrz t1_j09lxzt wrote

How do you find the apple dongle? I tried one and the volume was incredibly low so I just bought a cheaper one off Amazon and it works much better.

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Equivalant t1_j0byoys wrote

From Europe or? I read somewhere that the EU dongles from apple have less power

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Billy__k t1_j0cpeii wrote

EU version. But volume has never been an issue.

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Billy__k t1_j0cpcs0 wrote

EU version. Have not even come close to maxing out volume with iems. When using it with UAPP app you can unlock the full volume range but I have never found it necessary.

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Wolfhawk_46 t1_j09q4kb wrote

Just grab a HiBy FC3, it'll improve the sound and the volume. They're cheap and work well.

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IfTheGloveFits t1_j0akmvr wrote

JCALLY TC30 PRO fits the bill. Has all 3 earphone connector types on aliexpress(can't post links here)

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No-Context5479 t1_j07gdvt wrote

u/LankyFigTree, There's that option to get on www.null-audio.com but they're expensive.

Cheapest one that combines a 2 Pin(0.78mm) with a USB-C (ALC5686 DAC version) termination costs $99

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LankyFigTree OP t1_j07hr7k wrote

I wonder how much profit they make per cable lmao.

Thanks though, unless I find something else I will probably buy these 😭

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No-Context5479 t1_j07i9hm wrote

They have one with the ESS9280C DAC and that one sends the cost to $154 with a 2 pin connector system... It's very custom how you can choose the type of connection, stereo Connection andnmic input if you want one... Lol they should make enough profit 🤣

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LaoRenMin t1_j095mao wrote

It's cool that they have an option for a USB-C termination w/ a built-in DAC. It's kind of expensive though as you can get a separate dongle which you can use with your other headphones/IEMs.

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AntOk463 t1_j0alcek wrote

Didn't Beyerdynamic recently make a type C to mini XLR cable. I think they priced it close to $100. They claim it has a high quality mic and built in amp and dac.

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KingMedieval t1_j07r07u wrote

I believe Drop.com has a usb-c to 2 pin iem cable for 30 dollars. I can’t really comment on quality as I don’t own one.

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frazum t1_j08wpwh wrote

Try looking up Jcally TC08 in AliEx

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AntOk463 t1_j0alf9k wrote

Its all fun and games until you want to plug them into a dac or amp or other audio device and there is no Type C output.

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