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Eletech Cables Official Impressions & Discussions Thread
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Eletech Enigma
A limited release to the Hong Kong Market.
Brief impressions.
A beautiful cable. Muted gold colour.
From the product material "Enigma" boasts a meticulous composition, featuring a bespoke amalgamation of Palladium-Plated Silver, Gold Plated Silver, and OCC Copper—a triad of materials meticulously chosen for their distinct sonic characteristics. Noteworthy is the inclusion of the groundbreaking "Versa" adaptive connector, a testament to Eletech's commitment to advancing audio connectivity."
Versa
Eletech's proprietary adapter system. Finally, we can use Eletech cables between different IEM connector types. Included are 2-pin (pre-attached) and MMCX adapters. Unscrew the locking screw (finger tight) and swap insertions. P-ear is around the corner (hopefully in May) for those who use the connection. Much less fiddly than CON-X and no little spanner key required. I can't compare to an existing cable to see if there is any subtle signal loss from using an adapter. Marketing material suggests not. Enigma only comes with VERSA as default.
My only minor criticism is that I've found myself accidentally un-screwing the screw cap that acts to secure the connector in place when I use my index finger to adjust the fit on insertion. So have made a habit of checking it is finger tight.
Sonics
What you may imagine for a hybrid, precious metal cable. Compared to the stock MestIII cable it was less warm and musical. Cool side of neutral. Technicalities are excellent for the price. Clarity of notes and mids being a strength. May be a bit clinical and bright with MestIII.
When I read the product description I had this cable pairing in mind for Spartacus.
Spartacus (SP3000 + DAR/DSD + W1 tips) evolves from being warm down bottom, slightly congested in places to ... sounding more like MEST3. Technicalities improve. Soundstage is wider, there is more space and air. Female vocals are slightly more forward. Piano notes are clearer, brighter. Treble and treble extension is on point without any sibilance. Whilst I would prefer more musicality and body in the timbre (Sovereign Symphony 8w has my nod for the highest scoring I've heard in this regard) I have to remember this is not a 8w flagship cable. Marry the two and @Eric Chong may be on a real winner.
Bass is tight. Controlled. Balanced. Spartacus BA bass is fine but it's not EDM, impactful dynamic driver bass. I don't have EDM test tracks on my SP3000.
I cannot help but think Enigma had its target market in mind designing the cable. It is an excellent pairing for c-pop. It's gold. And I like it. A lot.
Disclaimer: Cable subtleties are something that not everyone is sensitive to. There is much to say on synergy and sensitivity to these changes involved in this topic. Just changing tips or tip size can alter how one perceives an IEM sonically and I would argue more so than a cable change. The changes are noticeable but just like DAC/DAP/Amplifier pairings, this is all fine tuning part of a chain.
A limited release to the Hong Kong Market.
Brief impressions.
A beautiful cable. Muted gold colour.
From the product material "Enigma" boasts a meticulous composition, featuring a bespoke amalgamation of Palladium-Plated Silver, Gold Plated Silver, and OCC Copper—a triad of materials meticulously chosen for their distinct sonic characteristics. Noteworthy is the inclusion of the groundbreaking "Versa" adaptive connector, a testament to Eletech's commitment to advancing audio connectivity."
Versa
Eletech's proprietary adapter system. Finally, we can use Eletech cables between different IEM connector types. Included are 2-pin (pre-attached) and MMCX adapters. Unscrew the locking screw (finger tight) and swap insertions. P-ear is around the corner (hopefully in May) for those who use the connection. Much less fiddly than CON-X and no little spanner key required. I can't compare to an existing cable to see if there is any subtle signal loss from using an adapter. Marketing material suggests not. Enigma only comes with VERSA as default.
My only minor criticism is that I've found myself accidentally un-screwing the screw cap that acts to secure the connector in place when I use my index finger to adjust the fit on insertion. So have made a habit of checking it is finger tight.
Sonics
What you may imagine for a hybrid, precious metal cable. Compared to the stock MestIII cable it was less warm and musical. Cool side of neutral. Technicalities are excellent for the price. Clarity of notes and mids being a strength. May be a bit clinical and bright with MestIII.
When I read the product description I had this cable pairing in mind for Spartacus.
Spartacus (SP3000 + DAR/DSD + W1 tips) evolves from being warm down bottom, slightly congested in places to ... sounding more like MEST3. Technicalities improve. Soundstage is wider, there is more space and air. Female vocals are slightly more forward. Piano notes are clearer, brighter. Treble and treble extension is on point without any sibilance. Whilst I would prefer more musicality and body in the timbre (Sovereign Symphony 8w has my nod for the highest scoring I've heard in this regard) I have to remember this is not a 8w flagship cable. Marry the two and @Eric Chong may be on a real winner.
Bass is tight. Controlled. Balanced. Spartacus BA bass is fine but it's not EDM, impactful dynamic driver bass. I don't have EDM test tracks on my SP3000.
I cannot help but think Enigma had its target market in mind designing the cable. It is an excellent pairing for c-pop. It's gold. And I like it. A lot.
Disclaimer: Cable subtleties are something that not everyone is sensitive to. There is much to say on synergy and sensitivity to these changes involved in this topic. Just changing tips or tip size can alter how one perceives an IEM sonically and I would argue more so than a cable change. The changes are noticeable but just like DAC/DAP/Amplifier pairings, this is all fine tuning part of a chain.
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First Victoria and now Enigma, Hong Kongers get all the love! 
Makes me wish there was a CanJam-exclusive, a Parnassus-level offering that slots right in between the Ode to Laura and Sonnet of Adam... call it the Whines of Warren or something.
Makes me wish there was a CanJam-exclusive, a Parnassus-level offering that slots right in between the Ode to Laura and Sonnet of Adam... call it the Whines of Warren or something.
Apologies for the delayed response on Head-fi & emails guys! I've just sent off the last of our Canjam Singapore guests and gotten back into office. I'll be replying the pms and backlogged emails in the next few days! Please bear with me!
Also so grateful for all of you guys coming over to Singapore to visit us and hung out. It's been a tiring but great 2 weeks!
We're now in the final steps of CNC-ing the hardware and it should be ready soon!
Also so grateful for all of you guys coming over to Singapore to visit us and hung out. It's been a tiring but great 2 weeks!
It'll not leak, the oil is baked to a thick viscous viscocity, further wrapped by a silk netting to have them sealed in. Think not cooking oil, more like engine oil/smudges when we talk about oil soaked technology. More news to come when we get ready to officially launching the Aristotle & Euclid in the coming weeks!
We're now in the final steps of CNC-ing the hardware and it should be ready soon!
Yes, the Aristotle & Euclid will be an evolution of the outgoing Socrates & Plato
I really hated the ergonomics of the prototype we brought to Canjam NYC a month ago even though most found it to be fine. We've further finetuned the ergos to perfection and im happy with the wearability and usability of it now
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Eric, any news or updates on the goodies that you have planned up? Im keen on the Euclid shown during Canjam as well as the AirPods Pro eartips. Any idea when those will be ready for sale?
Would love to know as well. Euclid and AirPods Pro tips are at the top of my list.
Maybe an Ode to Laura or Sonnet of Adam too once I find some comparisons between the two.
We're getting all the things in order. May is looking very likely to be a very busy and eventful month for us. We're now using the rest of the time we have in April to double, triple ,quaduple test to make sure things are absolutely in order and perfect
Baroque for Airpods should be officially launched in Early May (likely first week of May), with the Baroque for TWS 2 weeks (ish) thereafter.
Baroque inbetween sizes (MS, ML , XL) should also be ready in end of May
Aristotle & Euclid should be launching for pre-orders End April or Early May and we'll commence shipping as soon as mid May.
Versa Kit for DIY-ers as well as the official Pentaconn Ear pins for Versa should be ready by End of May as well.
Baroque for Airpods should be officially launched in Early May (likely first week of May), with the Baroque for TWS 2 weeks (ish) thereafter.
Baroque inbetween sizes (MS, ML , XL) should also be ready in end of May
Aristotle & Euclid should be launching for pre-orders End April or Early May and we'll commence shipping as soon as mid May.
Versa Kit for DIY-ers as well as the official Pentaconn Ear pins for Versa should be ready by End of May as well.
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New arrivals from today. Gorgeous quality. Didn't realise the interconnect came in a lovely case. I wonder if Eletech will consider doing handbags. Their leather is lovely.
Very much enjoying the Eletech Enigma with the natural switch using on the Alter Ego (although I've decided it will go back to Spartacus)
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Maybe an Ode to Laura or Sonnet of Adam too once I find some comparisons between the two.
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Been waiting for long for this! @Eric Chong may I know what is the measurements for the XL?
Any info on Aristotle and Euclid pricing, or a general range?We're getting all the things in order. May is looking very likely to be a very busy and eventful month for us. We're now using the rest of the time we have in April to double, triple ,quaduple test to make sure things are absolutely in order and perfect
Baroque for Airpods should be officially launched in Early May (likely first week of May), with the Baroque for TWS 2 weeks (ish) thereafter.
Baroque inbetween sizes (MS, ML , XL) should also be ready in end of May
Aristotle & Euclid should be launching for pre-orders End April or Early May and we'll commence shipping as soon as mid May.
Versa Kit for DIY-ers as well as the official Pentaconn Ear pins for Versa should be ready by End of May as well.
Maybe an Ode to Laura or Sonnet of Adam too once I find some comparisons between the two.
Have you seen Watermelon Boi's comparison?
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ele...sions-discussions-thread.919228/post-17754535
or Twister6's comparison?
https://twister6.com/2023/10/08/eletech-sonnet-of-adam/2/
Okay, so I've done my own comparison between the OtL and SoA using a Noble Ronin, and I've learned three things so far:
- I've discovered the first Eletech product that I don't like.
- Of the two, there isn't a clear winner between the OtL and SoA.
- Noble's Ronin has a lot of untapped potential.
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