I think you are right 👍

When you say "headset" I'm assuming you mean headphones + built-in microphone?

I haven't used it myself since I have a separate microphone, but I've heard good things about UGreen. Just make sure you get a TRRS 4-pole connector for your headset as you need the extra contact for the microphone, TRS 3-pole connectors will still work for audio, but your microphone won't be connected.

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Extension-Microphone-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B07QSHNMW4

You might want to give the ThieAudio Ghost a look ( https://www.linsoul.com/products/thieaudio-ghost ). They're technically open back, but do have some padding around the back of the driver. I think they punch above their weight from a price/performance point of view.

>Quad Balanced Headphone Extension Cable

Has a 3-pole connector...

The cable itself is probably fine, but it's a bit misleading calling it a "balanced" cable.

I don't think it's true, at least not on my xperia phone. You can lock the codec in the developer settings to force a certain one, and I've tried aac before without issues.

I’m located in South Dakota in the US. I tried converting an old set of of cabled m50’s to a detachable 3.5mm jack. Turns out I’m pretty bad at soldering.

The format may be relevant, but I think it's mostly just the recording setup. like binaural recording.

 

spotify: ogg(vorbis) AAC
 

youtube: opus m4a(AAC)

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_(audio_format)
Opus replaces both Vorbis and Speex for new applications, and several blind listening tests have ranked it higher-quality than any other standard audio format at any given bitrate until transparency is reached, including MP3, AAC, and HE-AAC.

Well what's the damage and where are you located?

Yeah in that case a dud. Maybe miss wired from the factory or driver is separating or something.

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They have to be duds.

I have a bunch of headphones for various uses and can happily switch through them. They all sound pretty different (eg my Audeze Penrose I just sold sound nothing like the Novas) and I like the change. I work on many different soundsystems at lots of music venues and have for over 25y- so I'm pretty confident I know the difference between different & shite.

That's right. But take other brands they all have Aptx, aptx hd or LL. If it isn't about the codecs but more on hardware why dare lots of brands not to choose for AAC. They say AAC is not reliable on android..they say but is it true?.

Aren't they just a cladded up PC38x. No way they should sound anything other than clear, decently detailed, though not Bassy device.

Either a dud or what is more likely is that your hearing adjusted to the audio in your nova set. The best tip is to use the H6 for a week without using the nova, then try the nova.

I think the big problem is that if I am right neither are a good backup for the other because their quality and FR differences.

Well you never mentioned which headphones

Last I checked Sony didn't support aptx, at the very least they are pushing their own codec.

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Anything is better than the elegia that thing sounds awful.

Thanks, I’ve tried contact the few local electrics repair places I have near by. Unfortunately no dice. I appreciate you though.

Thanks, I appreciate you reaching out. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find anybody local. This Reddit.

Windows supports and uses aptx by default on the newer builds

You can start by asking your local audio store or electronic repair workshop.
It's not a difficult job really.
Unless it's a tiny IEM or has a very difficult design to repair.

If you don't have spotify premium then youtube is higher bitrate. On the other hand it depends in the recording and effects use. Stereo mics will always sound better than mono ones.

Its equalent but not 320kbit/s and only with premium, normal uses stuck at 160kbit/s. Youtube on the other hand uses 256kbit/s.

Why so negative about aptx ? Do you think Sony, Sennheiser will sell lots of their devices without? What di they tell their customers then? AAC for instance is better than Aptx?

Buy an aptx adaptive dongle. Fastest way