Hi Dan, spatialjam, and all. I received my replacement 7/21/23 This was my 4th RMA. When I talked to Andy Regan on the phone I said I would come back in 6-12 months and report my findings, positive or negative.
Wearing them after receiving the new pair, things were again fine for months. However around 6 months later during late December I noticed the shifting to the left again. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a one-off so I’ve held off for 3-4 months since the first occurrence.
Since that first occurrence, the shifting now happens daily, as with all the others. Sorry, I don’t mean to come with the bad news.
Data from when it shifts this time (taken today):
I just measured during various levels of “left” shift. Sometimes far to the left, sometimes only slightly to the left.
1st measurement: TRS right cup measured 75-80 ohms.
2nd: right cup measured 40-42 ohms.
3rd: right cup measured 20-21 ohms.
The Left cup always measured 15.6-15.8 ohms.
One interesting note is that my AE-9 has a “Headphone Impedance Selector” and if I switch between the modes, I have found this is the most reliable way to “jump” the headset back into a more balanced mode. When I flip the switch it immediately gets more centered. It doesn’t work all the time but sometimes it does.
If anyone is interested in the experience of the shifting, read my prior posts, it’s the same thing. To reiterate, I promise I’m not crazy, and I know how statistically improbable this all sounds. Part of why I’m replying today is because I saw spatialjam’s post.
@spatialjam, I completely understand how you feel and you’re not alone. I thought it was my devices as well. Are we truly this unlucky? Or are our devices somehow damaging the headset? I’ve tried many devices and multiple computers, I honestly have no idea.
I empathize with the emotions you’re having. I feel a bit defeated, lacking in trust for the Noire, and saddened. Will another replacement solve my issue? I want to believe it will.
Again, none of my other headsets have had this issue and I completely baby the Noire. Is the Noire uniquely sensitive and able to be easily damaged?
I want to say DCA has been extremely kind to me - everyone I have interacted with has taken care of me. Dan, Andy, and Susan. I truly don’t know what the next steps are. Do I get a replacement and sell it before the issues arise? Do I keep trying to get replacements and use them with more interfaces?
Would love to know your guys’ thoughts. Thanks again.
~Hans