13 custom IEM/TF10 cables reviewed: Uber Muzik V5f added 1/03/2012 - Page 17

 

Nice! Looking forward to it.

Also, is it significantly thicker than the TWag v2? Looks alot thicker from the pictures I've seen and not sure if its going to be a nuisance and result in microphonics when walking etc.

And as for the bands at the area close to the pins, does it have any memory effect? Any reason why it is there?

 

Thanks!

Edited by Matter - 2/22/12 at 9:21am

From the looks of it, the bands seem to have a memory wire effect. 

 

I wouldn't know about thickness as I haven't seen it yet, but I assume you're right. Probably not the kind of cable that's ideal for on-the-go use. 

Thanks for the explanation, never store or place my cables in a pocket though, when comes to expensive stuff most stays home on my table. I certainly avoid winding cables up and things like that during, neither like to store them in a small box for same reason. Well if that's not enough keeping it away from breaking, then I don't know.
Keep up the great cable reviews, really like this thread!

@average_joe

I'm looking at the arete on null audio's site.  Is the cable they are selling the same as the one you reviewed?  You listed the arete and the lune as both having silver wire.  When I look on the site it lists the lune as having silver wire but arete as having multi stranded ofc. Pardon my ignorance but I dont know what multi strand ofc is.  The one you reviewed had the nylon sleeve on it and you suggested that was the way to go.  I did not see that as an option on null's site.  If it is I wonder what the cost is to add it.  I know you made the review before the arete was out and now Im curious with the current prices and what the cables are made of currently etc if you still feel the same way. Also thanks for all the time and effort put into this thread.                                              

 

No need to apologize.  Thanks again for all your effort.  And now I know what OFC is.

 

Would like to c reviews on the whiplash hybrid iem cables. Have been wanting to buy but seems there's too little user review on this little gem.

I messaged Null and asked if they could put the Nylon sleeve on the Arete and what it would cost.  I got a message back today

 

 

"We can do that for additional S$15.

 

However, it can only be done in B/W combination as you found on the Lune series due to some sleeve diameter restrictions.

 

Please do let me know, thank you!"

Fantastic thanks for finding out.  Time to put an order in.

 

Placed my order for the Arete with the nylon sleeve on it.  One last thanks for all your work on reviewing.  It was crucial for my decision making process!

Edited by ichiveritas - 2/28/12 at 6:59am

I'd just like to point out that it is possible to have the black Arete cable with a sleeve on it, I have one. I got mine from treoo.com which had the option to put it on for both the black and b/w for the same cost of SGD$15.

 

I've had my Arete for a week or so and I love them, infinitely better than the stock cables.

 

anyone knows if the Unique Melody UM 50" IEM fits the TF10? thanks

It should fit as well as any other CIEM cable. 

Hello everybody, I read all the reviews and they were awesome, so I decided to buy a new cable for my little JH16 baby and due to my doubts on how a cable could improve the sound of my IEM I decided I wouldn't spend $ 300 on a cable. So I read the Chris_himself review and decided to give it a shot.

As a side note : I have been training for the past month with the help of the Harman How To Listen App to be able to see the differences between stock and CH cable.

I got it yesterday and let me tell you that the sound really made me feel as if I bought a new Pair of IEMs. THe JH16 just sounded better. Better instrument placement, better highs, and really REALLY better bass.

The JH16 just feel perfect with the Chris_himself cable.

THanks again everybody for the reviews and thank you to Chris for making affordable cables that are better than what you paid for.