Norne Audio (Was: Norse Audio): Feedback & Impression Thread
Jan 28, 2015 at 3:15 PM Post #1,201 of 6,449
Silver is helping to slightly lighten and tighten up the bass, hence, even though I haven't heard them, I can imagine that the Solv X sounds like a good choice.

 


@MP1968 : Solv is a hybrid silver/copper cable, certainly a good option to get the result you want.
 
Jan 29, 2015 at 5:17 PM Post #1,202 of 6,449
I'd like to pick this forum's brains about the best Norne cables for Denon AH-D7100s.

I realise that these aren't very popular 'phones on Head Fi, but I'm burning a pair in now and I actually quite like them.

The bass can be a bit thunderous, though, and I wondered whether any of the Norne cables are known to rein in the bottom end and tighten it up?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. 


Solv X or Vanquish should work. I have the Vanquish for the Alpha Dogs and it tightened up the bass and took away from of the excess "bloom" also the mids seem a lot more detailed and refined and not as boosted as the stock cable. Cables are a good way to fine tune your headphones. Usually the differences are minor but certainly noticeable. Also I prefer the treble of the vanquish cable over the stock cable. The stock cable sounds a lot darker (be reminded it is a Canare star quad)
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 6:44 AM Post #1,203 of 6,449
Yep tight bass definitely one of the defining characteristics of the Solv.
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 12:18 PM Post #1,204 of 6,449
My Solv should be in my mailbox sometime today. Only thing is I don't have an amp with a 1'4" input at the moment so will my grado adapter change the sound at all?
 
I plan on buying a custom O2 + Odac or a Lyr 2. The O2 seems like a better deal for the price though.
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 1:47 PM Post #1,205 of 6,449
I have the same adapter and no, it doesn't change the sound. Good quality piece for what it is...
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 3:50 PM Post #1,206 of 6,449
just got the Solv for my Alpha Prime today, so far everything has been great with it. It's a bit smaller in diameter than I thought it would be, but who cares, because it's built beautifully, super extra lightweight, the new Eidolic TeCu connector is really awesome, and of course the sound really feels like I'm listening to these headphones proper. The stock cable for the headphones is really good, but over time it felt like it was slightly denting the precision that these headphones can usually have, like slightly denting the sharp tips of the sound. With the Solv I just feel like I'm hearing everything super razor sharp and clear and tight. Does as advertised lol. and I highly recommend getting the new bloodwood splitter too, it looks pretty sweet. Same for the blue metallic heatshrink (I think thats my favorite part lol).
 
So yea definitely worth the wait, in every way. :)
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 3:55 PM Post #1,207 of 6,449
Pictures please...
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 3:56 PM Post #1,208 of 6,449
Thanks for your impressions, I hope to order a Solv cable, when I do get a Audeze headphone. Hope you have a great night jamming out.
 
Jan 30, 2015 at 8:56 PM Post #1,209 of 6,449
Hi everyone, i just bought the draug 2 and i really love it. But i happened to see the Arcane Series pure silver one. Is there anyone have any experiences with it? Can i ask for the sound properties of it? I may return the draug and buy the Arcane if it fit my taste. This is the combo that i'm using 

 
Jan 31, 2015 at 1:25 PM Post #1,211 of 6,449
Hi sladewilson411, would you mind to enlighten me where I can find more info for Arcane series, the pure silver one? I can't find it from Norne Audio's website. Thank you.


Arcane was only available as a "Black Friday 2014" item. I
have discussed the Arcane with Trevor, but think any further details would be better coming directly from him.

Edit: Premature Post:smirk:
 
Jan 31, 2015 at 4:37 PM Post #1,213 of 6,449
My solv came today. Very gorgeous cable.

I've noticed the treble being more present, but nothing else yet.

Excuse the poor q

uality pictures, i only have my iPod.
 
Feb 2, 2015 at 10:42 PM Post #1,215 of 6,449
Still waiting on my draug cables. Supposed to have shipped last week but no word so far
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I'm still waiting on an update on my Solv X cables.  Says "pending" on status.  It's only been 3 days but still.  
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