[nmatheis]

He was asking for comparisons of the P1 to FLC8S - so I believe its still on topic.  We both initially replied a couple of days ago - so he could be answering either one of us.

There were just two P1 posts in a row is all. Just don't want to see too long of a P1 diversion in the FLC8S thread.

And I'm actually genuinely confused why rebbi quoted me but thanked you

 

[hakuzen]

I don't think it's listed on the website. Email them, and they will respond with how to order it. It's a very nice cable at a reasonable price.

thank you so much! =))

 

[rebbi]

There were just two P1 posts in a row is all. Just don't want to see too long of a P1 diversion in the FLC8S thread.

And I'm actually genuinely confused why rebbi quoted me but thanked you

Still getting used to the quoting system on this board. It won't happen again.

 

[irrefleumas]

 
Going back to gold after around 30 hours burning, its getting good!

 

[Podster]

Going back to gold after around 30 hours burning, its getting good!

That may be the best shot I've ever seen of the blue 8's

 

[audio123]

 
 
Going back to gold after around 30 hours burning, its getting good!

wow great shot mate!

 

[rebbi]

First of all, I think we should move the P1-focused posts to the P1 thread.

Secondly, rebbi: Did you mean to quote Brooko?

Yes, sorry. Got confused on who said what!

 

[audio123]

tried my best to take a shot :/

 

[Signal2Noise]

My final(?) accoutrement arrived today for the FLC8S: Arête model cable from Null Audio. I ordered directly from their website and it did take a while to ship due to me opting for the slow boat regular mail service. Nonetheless the cable arrived well packaged and intact. Price Is about half of what the Crystal Silver cable from LMUE costs. The Crystal Silver cable is miles above the stock cable that currently ships with the FLC8S. I found the Crystal to yield next to zero cord microphonics when worn as intended. However, this Null Audio cable is even more so silent thanks to the all-nylon sheathing I selected when placing the order. The cable feels as light as air, even with that hefty looking right angle plug dangling off it. The candle reminds me of my Morrow Audio interconnects I use on my home stereo components: light yet solidly constructed. I can see why the company calls themselves Null Audio, it's like there's nothing between the source and the IEM. The memory wire is more supple than the Crystal as well.

Fit-wise the Arête is good. I found the left plug was trickier and tighter to insert compared to the right. In fact, I ended up bending one of the pins slightly when working the end into the IEM holes. I freaked a little bit but there seemed to be no harm done and eventually got a solid connection. It will be interesting to see what happens if I end up removing the cable from the monitor.

Sound-wise I feel the cable provides more "oomph" in the low end making the FLC8S (still using grey/grey/gold) a bit boomier. But I'm never really sure with these comparisons so will make a better judgement after a lengthy listen and then go back to the Crystal. I'm happy I have both 3rd party cables in addition to the stock as the unused one could act as back-up if something were to happen to the other. So it too, some extra dollars in cable and tips but I think I've reached the level that the FLC8S need to be at to become my every day earphones.

Here's some 'unartsy' pics for your viewing (un)enjoyment

 

[hakuzen]

could null audio arête pins force the 0.74mm holes, so stock/crystal silver cables get a bit loose after that? has someone tried this?

 

[Signal2Noise]

could null audio arête pins force the 0.74mm holes, so stock/crystal silver cables get a bit loose after that? has someone tried this?

I will try it in about a week or so once I'm done listening with the Null.

 

[hakuzen]

I will try it in about a week or so once I'm done listening with the Null.

after reading your impressions about the arêtes, i guess you'll never be done listening to them, lol. after the issues you had while plugging them, i wouldn't unplug them if there is not a very good reason to do it. will read about your experience thankfully.

 

[Signal2Noise]

^
Good point. But I'm sure curiosity will get the best of me in regards to the .74mm/tolerance issue.

If the stock/Crystal end up being loose I'll just use them for the Red FLC8S I plan to eventually get anyway.

 

[ezekiel77]

  could null audio arête pins force the 0.74mm holes, so stock/crystal silver cables get a bit loose after that? has someone tried this?

 
Sounds plausible if too much cable-rolling is involved.

 

[DigitalCitizen]

So i ordered FLC8s's from LMUE yesterday morning, and they're available for pickup TODAY. I'm in the Netherlands, not even Signapore. WOW!