Aurisonics Impressions, Reviews & Discussions Thread - Page 160

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Originally Posted by Vlooienuker 

Thanks. Will the ASG 2 be the same size as the ASG 1? And are you using that same cable that turns green over time?

The cables turn green due to the copper being oxidised. The cables that come with the ASG-1 are pretty much the same as any CIEM/ Westone RC IEM. I highly doubt it will change. IIRC you can order the cable in black, which hides the colour change.

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Originally Posted by tinyman392 


It is impossible for cables not to green over time. That is unless they are silver coated. The. They'll turn blue. If they are gold coated, then it won't change.

Silver coating turns blue? Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Silver Oxide (Ag2O) is black.

From what we know they should be relatively the same. As Aurisonics has mentioned on this thread, it seems the new ASG-2 shell shall incorporate the information gathered from the custom IEM's they build, meaning they now have a larger pool of sample ear molds to generate a more universal fitting IEM. Basically, the nub at the top is not as pronounced and the nozzle angle is slightly different. Also, according to the Aurisonics banner ad running on Head-Fi it looks like we shall be seeing some new types of cables, no more information on that has been given yet. I guess we shall all have to find out after/during NAMM.

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Originally Posted by Vlooienuker 

Thanks. Will the ASG 2 be the same size as the ASG 1? And are you using that same cable that turns green over time?

Cables change color in the ways people responded to this post before me. Not gonna repeat them but the basics are the black insulation will hide any discoloration that will come over time. Underneath the insulation the cable will discolor, so if you dont want your cable changing color, opt for black cables as it will cover/hide the discoloration. AFAIK, The oxidation effect (as discussed in many other threads) does not effect the sound of the cable. 

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Originally Posted by PhoenixClaw 

Silver coating turns blue? Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Silver Oxide (Ag2O) is black.

This is correct

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Originally Posted by Aurisonics 

If you look at a cutaway view of the skull with the ear canal exposed the eardrum is WAAAAAAAAAYYYYY back there. You would really have to get stupid with something to hit it and the pain you would experince once hitting it would be enought to have you stop before you damaged it. It can vary in how far it is but can normally be around 35mm in to the eardrum not to mention most ears have some pretty sharp bends in them that makes navigation back that far with something straight a bit hard to do.

 

Point Taken .  I have an appointment later this week and will have a hearing test as well - since I'm there anyways.  I figured it was a good idea with all of the concerts I've been to, stage monitors, singing in a live band (in front of a blaring horn section), etc. 

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Originally Posted by PhoenixClaw 

The cables turn green due to the copper being oxidised. The cables that come with the ASG-1 are pretty much the same as any CIEM/ Westone RC IEM. I highly doubt it will change. IIRC you can order the cable in black, which hides the colour change.

How pronounced / noticeable can I expect the colour change be (subtle or significant)?

Terry.

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Originally Posted by Tone Seeker 

 

How pronounced / noticeable can I expect the colour change be (subtle or significant)?

 

Terry.

The green colour is more than subtle actually. There will be a green hue running throughout the parts of the cable that are exposed the most to sweat, etc. For my own cable the colour started appearing after 3 months of heavy use (on the go and at home) and the cables are greenish but not full on green. If you look at average_joe's IEM Cable review thread there are pics of the stock cables being oxidised. I can't capture the colour change of mine since I don't' have a good camera.

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Originally Posted by PhoenixClaw 

The green colour is more than subtle actually. There will be a green hue running throughout the parts of the cable that are exposed the most to sweat, etc. For my own cable the colour started appearing after 3 months of heavy use (on the go and at home) and the cables are greenish but not full on green. If you look at average_joe's IEM Cable review thread there are pics of the stock cables being oxidised. I can't capture the colour change of mine since I don't' have a good camera.

Whoa! That's more than I expected, assuming the standard AS-2 cables oxidize in a similar fashion.

Terry.

Oh right, thanks. Is the ASG 2 same size as the ASG 1?

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Originally Posted by Vlooienuker 

Oh right, thanks. Is the ASG 2 same size as the ASG 1?

It will not be.  Based on what I've read, the ASG-2 should be smaller than the ASG-1

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Originally Posted by tinyman392 

 

It will not be.  Based on what I've read, the ASG-2 should be smaller than the ASG-1

Omg thats awesome! ASG 1 hurt my ears after a few hours of use. Hopefully someone can do a review on the GR08, H200 and ASG2.