[Mortalcoil]

Quick question. For my HE-X I want to replace the stock cable by a High-End after-market cable,(OCC Silver litz), but i need only 4 ft long.

-> will I loose part of the Sonic advantage of my expensive new cable because it is only 4 ft long ? Will a longeur cable sound better ?

 I would imagine if anything you would gain a sonic advantage (if any is to be gained) with a cable being only 4 ft long.

 

[Khragon]

There isn't any benefit gain or loss even at 15'.

 

[soundlogic]

My balanced Draug2 for HD800, Balanced Draug2 for Audeze, balanced to 1/4" adapter, and Audeze to HifiMan adapters all arrived on Saturday. I must say that the quality of everything was way beyond my expectations! Trevor is a CLASS ACT in every sense of the word! I know there has been some issues in lead time, largely based on the Black Friday Sale, but folks, I'm here to tell you: WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!

 

[guzmanatm]

  My balanced Draug2 for HD800, Balanced Draug2 for Audeze, balanced to 1/4" adapter, and Audeze to HifiMan adapters all arrived on Saturday. I must say that the quality of everything was way beyond my expectations! Trevor is a CLASS ACT in every sense of the word! I know there has been some issues in lead time, largely based on the Black Friday Sale, but folks, I'm here to tell you: WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!

Thanks, I'm waiting for a similar order (minus the HD800 cable). Which Audeze do you have if I may ask?
 
I have to agree that Trevor has been a pleasure to deal with. Like he has said before if you don't get a reply just send him a gentle reminder email & PM him your email address, and he WILL get back to you. 

 

[drez]

 
Apologies for terrible photo.  This is my custom Silvergard S with no sleeving, to suite my preference for non-sleeved cables.  This is a very fine sounding cable - it has an effortlessly detailed presentation, which is neither thin nor aggressive.  I am also very pleased with the quality of the Eidolic connectors and would highly recommend them.  Patience with burn-in, as always, is advised in order to discover the true character of the sound.

 

[bmichels]

 
 
Apologies for terrible photo.  This is my custom Silvergard S with no sleeving, to suite my preference for non-sleeved cables.  This is a very fine sounding cable - it has an effortlessly detailed presentation, which is neither thin nor aggressive.  I am also very pleased with the quality of the Eidolic connectors and would highly recommend them.  Patience with burn-in, as always, is advised in order to discover the true character of the sound.

 
" no sleeving " !  but the silver cables are still not visibles ? 

 
Does this "no sleeving" make them lighter and more flexible than the sleeved version ? this will be a big +  !

 

[drez]

   
" no sleeving " !  but the silver cables are still not visibles ? 

 
Does this "no sleeving" make them lighter and more flexible than the sleeved version ? this will be a big +  !

 
No real benefit to order without the sleeving - it adds little weight and has better appearance and tactile experience.  I just have unusual aesthetic tastes and priorities
 
In fact when I order interconnects I will probably order with sleeving just to be inconsistent

 

[soundlogic]

  Thanks, I'm waiting for a similar order (minus the HD800 cable). Which Audeze do you have if I may ask?
 
I have to agree that Trevor has been a pleasure to deal with. Like he has said before if you don't get a reply just send him a gentle reminder email & PM him your email address, and he WILL get back to you. 

LCD-XC, the adapters will be used for the latest HE560's

 

[sling5s]

Hi Trevor, PM sent.
 

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[HedgeHog]

Sorry for the delay.  It's what's been said already; Curious Cable is a brand.
 
Anyway, was ready to do listening comparison but the damn OEM mini-XLR has now jammed into the headphone.  I cannot pull it out and trying harder is now pulling the whole receptacle out of the headphone shell.
 
Sorry to thread-jack but will do a comparison between Silvergarde S, Eternus, and OEM as soon as I can remedy this.
 
For flexibility, you don't have to worry as the Norne cables are fine and I prefer the shorter length to the OEM cable since I sit close to the amp.
 
-H

 

[bmichels]

  Sorry for the delay.  It's what's been said already; Curious Cable is a brand.
 
Anyway, was ready to do listening comparison but the damn OEM mini-XLR has now jammed into the headphone.  I cannot pull it out and trying harder is now pulling the whole receptacle out of the headphone shell.
 
Sorry to thread-jack but will do a comparison between Silvergarde S, Eternus, and OEM as soon as I can remedy this.
 
For flexibility, you don't have to worry as the Norne cables are fine and I prefer the shorter length to the OEM cable since I sit close to the amp.
 
-H

looking forward reading your comparaison.
 
While you are strugling with the mini-xlr plug, could you tell me already which one between the Silvergrade S and the Eternus is the lightest, the more flexible and the thinner (take the less place).  Indeed, When I travel I carry my headphone set-up in a small case in my travel bag, and I do not want the cable to take too much room in the case. The smaller/more flexible, the better...
 
thanks
 
PS: If you have time,  could you post a close-up picture of a segment of the 3 cables side by side so that we can well compare the size/shape of the cables ? 

 

[HedgeHog]

  looking forward reading your comparaison.
 
While you are strugling with the mini-xlr plug, could you tell me already which one between the Silvergrade S and the Eternus is the lightest, the more flexible and the thinner (take the less place).  Indeed, When I travel I carry my headphone set-up in a small case in my travel bag, and I do not want the cable to take too much room in the case. The smaller/more flexible, the better...
 
thanks
 
PS: If you have time,  could you post a close-up picture of a segment of the 3 cables side by side so that we can well compare the size/shape of the cables ? 

Thx.  I popped out the OEM connector.  Don't think I will use that cable for comparison anymore.  Build quality of the LCD3f is not that great for the price they are asking.
 
Anyhoo, the SilvergardeS and the Eternus feel about the same to me.  I don't have a cooking scale to measure the difference, sorry.  The weightiest part is the massive 4-pin XLR Eidonic plug and the two mini-XLR are fairly heavy too.  On my Eternus, the metal splitter also adds some weight.
 
You won't have to worry about travelling with either; Trevor included a pouch (~8"x8") so it's not that big.  All cables are super flexible (no binding or awkward twisting).  I'll do my listening tonight or tomorrow.
 
For now, here are some pix.
 
SilvergardeS (black, left), Audeze OEM XLR (top, middle), Eternus (clear, right)

 
OEM/SilvergardeS/Eternus length comparison.  OEM is really long!

 
SilvergardeS/Eternus/OEM XLR again...without case.

 
Eternus on LCD-3f

 
OEM XLR on LCD-3f

 
SilvergardeS on LCD-3f

 
Cheers.
 
-H

 

[legomyego1010]

Just ordered a Brown/Black Draug 2 w/ Makassar splitter for my LCD-3f after seeing a few pictures of this cable on the headphones subreddit and falling in love with the design. I been looking for a cable upgrade for a while and finally decided to pull the trigger, no more spending from me now (I hope), my audio setup will finally be complete!   

 

[Maconi]

So, question about the connectors.
 
I was under the impression that the Eidolic 4-pin XLR with Tellurium Copper pins was the best (4-pin XLR) connector (93% IACS).
 

 
However, wouldn't the Neutrik 4-pin XLR with Silver pins (NC4MXX) be better (105% IACS) or are they not truly Silver (plated/not pure/etc.)?
 

As for the other end of the cable. It appears that the Eidolic EMX-4R Rhodium Mini XLR is the best? What are the normal (Audeze) Mini XLR pins made of? I'm just curious as I see Rhodium falls fairly short when looking at conductivity/IACS (but it could still be better than the standard pins depending on what they are).
 

 

 
Thanks for the answers in advance. 

 

[DrSheep]

  So, question about the connectors.
 
I was under the impression that the Eidolic 4-pin XLR with Tellurium Copper pins was the best (4-pin XLR) connector (93% IACS).
 

 
However, wouldn't the Neutrik 4-pin XLR with Silver pins (NC4MXX) be better (105% IACS) or are they not truly Silver (plated/not pure/etc.)?
 

As for the other end of the cable. It appears that the Eidolic EMX-4R Rhodium Mini XLR is the best? What are the normal (Audeze) Mini XLR pins made of? I'm just curious as I see Rhodium falls fairly short when looking at conductivity/IACS (but it could still be better than the standard pins depending on what they are).
 

 

 
Thanks for the answers in advance. 

I think Eidolic vs. Neutrik has more to do with the internal wiring side and not the pin side in terms of quality.  Straightly speaking from the connection end (pins), Neutrik wins, but as far as I know it is just a plating which will wear out (its brass inside.)  On the other hand, the Eidolic Tellurium Copper pins are alloys (NOT plating), which means it will never have its conductivity changed due to wear.  So which one is better depends on how often you plug/unplug your cable, and how much you care about the IACS ratings.