[subguy812]

In balanced mode on the PONO player the Velvets bass really digs deeper than usual. The soundstage maybe a touch wider and separation is good. All in all a pretty good pairing. I am enjoying it and that is the main thing.

 

[dacari]

Anyone using the Velvets with Linum cables?
 
I'm thinking with Linum MUSIC since seems the most natural. Any special recommendation?

 

[subguy812]

Are you asking for recommendations on other cables or the Linum cables?

 

[BRCMRGN]

  Anyone using the Velvets with Linum cables?
 
I'm thinking with Linum MUSIC since seems the most natural. Any special recommendation?

I use my Velvets with a Linum Bax Balanced cable with the AK240, AK120 II and Glove Audio A1. Haven't tried the Music cable.

 

[dacari]

  Are you asking for recommendations on other cables or the Linum cables?

The Linum line because I can't stand memory wires, since I see the Linum seems my dream cable.

 

[obsidyen]

How is the Linum Music cable? Is it better than stock cable of Velvet?

 

[dacari]

  How is the Linum Music cable? Is it better than stock cable of Velvet?

 
The main feature of Linum cables are that they are really thin. Purely for sound I don't know if they are better or worse than the stock.
 
Check for yourself: http://www.linum.dk/home.aspx

 

[Eustachian]

Selling these reluctantly, if anyone is interested. PM for details.

 

[Ivabign]

  I personally think the right cable is definitely worth the expense. It can change so much of the sound, and when paired right bring the most out of your iem. I love cables 

 
There are big differences between silver cables, but in general they bring out more detail and give better highs, while (sometimes) losing a bit of the lush lows and warmth. I hear the newer silver cables like the V3 are less bright than the previous models. Craig from Whiplash said the Velvets pair well with the V3 Litz, but that might not be the most reliable source  @Ivabign just bought a V3 Litz paired with the Velvet, maybe he can give an update.

First let me say that the Velvet is so good, that they sound brilliant with the stock cable - the biggest gain you can achieve with these IEMs is to upgrade your source and supply them with clean power. With that said, I am continually blown away by this Whiplash V3 Litz cable. Bass is even more controlled and punchy - soundstage is even more expansive, instrument separation is more apparent - just like listening to a higher definition version of the Velvet....  And that is a very good thing.
 
I have pretty much decided this cable sticks with my Velvets for the time being - wrapped up it just fits in the Velvet case - lol.
 
Now I have to try my new Whiplash V2 Gold with something 

 

[flinkenick]

Aww man you have the V2 gold as well Should try a Silver Widow as well sometime, highly recommended

 

[Ivabign]

Aww man you have the V2 gold as well

Should try a Silver Widow as well sometime, highly recommended

I have a Silver Poison - what is exactly the difference? The Poison has some gold in it - does the Widow?
 
This is my Poison
 

 

[flinkenick]

The Silver Widow came after the Poison, I think it has a slightly higher gold count. Theres a 25,5 awg one and a newer 22 awg which is supposed to be even smoother

 

[Sound Eq]

how does compare it to shure 846 and asg2

 

[Eustachian]

  how does compare it to shure 846 and asg2

Shure Se846 has more of a mid-forward presentation whereas Earsonics has a slight v-shaped presentation. In terms of bass, I feel both are equally matched though the SE846's are a bit tighter. The highs extend more in the treble-based setting of the Earsonics velvet compared to the Se846's which I felt was more rolled-off. The velvet's are also smoother across the range whereas the Se846's have a texture to its bass.
 
Overall, the Earsonics definitely competes on the same calibre as the Shure SE846's but it's ultimately about your preferences at the end of the day. Do you want a more mid-forward sound with a very natural presentation, outstanding bass and slightly subdued highs [The SE846s] or do you want a very smooth, lush sound signature with great bass, slight upper mid recession but well-extended highs [The Velvets]?

 

[warrior1975]

Rockthemboots-what setting did you have the velvets on?