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----_________------ OP t1_ivk1c4o wrote

Reply to comment by iWazzmatazz in Moondrop DSP Wired Earphones announcement by ----_________------

I dont think so. They explicitly mention DSP, which leads me to believe they will at the very least include an app with basic EQ.

If it is just a simple usb c version of either, then that would be the most underwhelming release in a while.

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LyKosa91 t1_ivk21h3 wrote

Well it being a type C version would mean that it has its own DAC, allowing them to DSP correct to whatever FR they want. I'd have thought they'd do an app for EQ support, the question is which of their existing models are they going to base it on?

Edit: come to think of it, the more likely and logical product would be a 2 pin USB C cable (plus an app with EQ functionality).

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----_________------ OP t1_ivk2hyt wrote

Chu or Quarks would make the most sense with the non-detachable cable, but it could be something completely different too

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LyKosa91 t1_ivk2yot wrote

Just edited my post, but IMO the most sensible option would be a 2 pin USB C cable, allowing wider use of pretty much their entire range.

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iWazzmatazz t1_ivk46nh wrote

I suppose there are 3rd party solutions even Dunu has a full adapter swap system. Since its Moondrop's first attempt (with Type-C connector) I don't think they want to cannibalise by giving a generic 2-pin connector with Type-C. But I hope we do get to see that one day.

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LyKosa91 t1_ivk691a wrote

In just thinking in terms of potential sales volume. Logically they'd stand to make a lot more money off of a near universal cable with parametric EQ functionality than they would from a single IEM, since it could appeal to people running anything from low end to top tier IEMs (and not exclusively moondrop's own models either).

They could offer just the cable on its own, as well paired with an IEM (or even multiple IEMs across the price range). Looking at it that way it seems like the smart business decision to me, as it would minimise manufacturing costs and maximise potential sales. Whether they go this route remains to be seen.

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----_________------ OP t1_ivk4f7f wrote

Their twitter post says earphones, so im assuming its a separate product.

A standalone DSP cable would be incredible tho

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oratory1990 t1_ivm5w0f wrote

> Well it being a type C version would mean that it has its own DAC, allowing them to DSP correct to whatever FR they want.

a DAC doesn't necessarily have DSP capability. You would need a dedicated IC for that.

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LyKosa91 t1_ivmabiq wrote

True, but I think it's fair to assume that it is a feature here, what with it being the headline and all.

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oratory1990 t1_ivmuaad wrote

ah my bad, I misinterpreted your comment to mean "it has a DAC, so it can use DSP".

But what you said was that since the USB-C connection can be digital, this allows to put digital devices (like a DSP) in between the USB connector and the analog connection to the headphone.
Which is correct of course.

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