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MhzMonster · Jan 17, 2012 at 10:13 PM

I ordered the Null Audio Lune (shipped, waiting for its arrival). Since you had the Lune cable, why did you switch to the Arete? Does the Arete sound better than the Lune? Now you've got me second guessing my decision.

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kimchee said:
Thanks for this review, I bought my Null Audio Arete based on this review thread (previously have owned the Lune). It's like a veil was lifted and the details, bass, and SS are much better.

average_joe · Jan 18, 2012 at 2:08 AM

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kimchee said:
Thanks for this review, I bought my Null Audio Arete based on this review thread (previously have owned the Lune). It's like a veil was lifted and the details, bass, and SS are much better.

Glad to be of help!

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mhzmonster said:
I ordered the Null Audio Lune (shipped, waiting for its arrival). Since you had the Lune cable, why did you switch to the Arete? Does the Arete sound better than the Lune? Now you've got me second guessing my decision.

Did you read my reviews in the first post

Theolliellama · Jan 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Great job, you helped me make a decision on which cable I'll buy.

MhzMonster · Jan 18, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Yep, I sure did. I just wanted to hear from him, if thats the only reason he made the switch or if there were other factors involed. It's always nice to have more than one opinion. I'm sure I will like the Lune cable over the unbearable OEM cable that came with it... if it ever arrives!

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the reviews.

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average_joe said:
Glad to be of help!

Did you read my reviews in the first post

Matter · Jan 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Does anyone know if the TWag or the TWcu matches better with the Westone 4r? Can't really seem to find an answer anywhere.

Thank you.

average_joe · Jan 21, 2012 at 8:22 PM

It depends on what you want from the sound signature. I haven't tested many copper cables, but silver tends to be brighter and open up the soundstage and add clarity/resolution. Copper will retain the original sound signature with a possible improvement in the soundstage/clarity/resolution.

vaulter1 · Jan 25, 2012 at 12:57 AM

@average_joe Thanks for the comprehensive cable review. I decided to pull the trigger on the Null Audio Arete and am eagerly awaiting their arrival in the post.

v0nn · Jan 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Average_joe, thank you for your reviews. They helped pull the trigger on a set of chris himsel cables for my tf10 remolds. Albeit used from caracara08, they have yet to see 300 hours . They shoukd make a good a set of cables for any future customs. I hope so at least! Anyhoo thanks

KimChee · Jan 25, 2012 at 11:13 PM

I was more than happy with the Lune cable, however after reading about the Arete (ie better sq overall, improvement in clarity, little more bass centered than mid centered), it sounded like qualities I'd like better than the Lune. I'd take the Lune and I'm sure I'd be equally happy.

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mhzmonster said:
Yep, I sure did. I just wanted to hear from him, if thats the only reason he made the switch or if there were other factors involed. It's always nice to have more than one opinion. I'm sure I will like the Lune cable over the unbearable OEM cable that came with it... if it ever arrives!

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the reviews.

average_joe · Jan 26, 2012 at 12:45 AM

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vaulter1 said:
@average_joe Thanks for the comprehensive cable review. I decided to pull the trigger on the Null Audio Arete and am eagerly awaiting their arrival in the post.

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v0nn said:
Average_joe, thank you for your reviews. They helped pull the trigger on a set of chris himsel cables for my tf10 remolds. Albeit used from caracara08, they have yet to see 300 hours . They shoukd make a good a set of cables for any future customs. I hope so at least! Anyhoo thanks

No problem, let us know how the Arete and CH cables perform for you.

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kimchee said:
I was more than happy with the Lune cable, however after reading about the Arete (ie better sq overall, improvement in clarity, little more bass centered than mid centered), it sounded like qualities I'd like better than the Lune. I'd take the Lune and I'm sure I'd be equally happy.

The Lune cable is good and if that is what you bought, see what you think.

mikaveli06 · Jan 26, 2012 at 10:08 AM

any thoughts on whiplash's newer hybrid cables, and what they might bring to earsonics sm3v2??

Matter · Jan 26, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Quick question, if you had a $500 budget, will you spend it on a new cable and LOD or purchase an amp/dac (amp-less and dac-less at the moment)?

Thanks.

Chris_Himself · Jan 26, 2012 at 2:46 PM

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matter said:
Quick question, if you had a $500 budget, will you spend it on a new cable and LOD or purchase an amp/dac?

Thanks.

Unless your amp/dac we're already figured out to your liking and/or you really detest shopping for DAC and amp pairings, it'd be the second choice every time IMO

julianlaz · Jan 27, 2012 at 2:14 AM

Has anyone tried Lune Cables on Unique Melody Recessed sockets? I've read in OP that your can flatten the connectors with pliers to make it fit snugly on bigger sockets.

If not, are these Lune Cables compatible with "flat" sockets instead?

NewAKGGuy · Jan 27, 2012 at 8:16 AM

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matter said:
Quick question, if you had a $500 budget, will you spend it on a new cable and LOD or purchase an amp/dac (amp-less and dac-less at the moment)?

Thanks.

A bit of smart shopping could net you high quality examples of all three for $500.

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