Member Reviews: Heir Audio Magnus-1

Overview: Heir Audio’s Magnus 1 is a superbly built upgrade cable for custom in-ear monitors. The cable itself is strengthened with kevlar, and both the connectors for the earphones themselves and the jack are much more strongly built than the stock ciem cable. Unlike other upgrade cables, however, the Magnus 1 is just as comfortable and easy to wear and store as the stock. Sound improves with gentle improvements in detail and extension over the stock cable as well. The Magnus 1 is also reasonably priced at $149 ($110 with an Heir Audio custom iem or free with the flagship Heir Audio 8.A).     Introduction: Heir Audio is the brainchild of Dr. John Moulton. Backed by...

          Dr. Moulton of Heir Audio frequently browses HeadFi. I'm sure he couldn't help but notice that when folks post pictures of their beautiful Heir Audio custom IEMs, they are often accompanied by an aftermarket cable from one of the many firms who make that sort of thing. His response? Release a high quality IEM cable of his own. It makes perfect sense - as a maker of audio gear, when you see a need in the market, you fill that need.   But how to keep from becoming just another pretty cable in the sea of brands that compete in this space? You already have an audience since the customer is ordering IEMs from you. But that simply isn't...