[cpu235]

Hi, is anyone selling the stock 4.4 cable? Mine broke unfortunately and I am looking for another one, if you have one that you are willing to sell, feel free to send me a pm, thanks in advance!

 

[RYCeT]

Hi, is anyone selling the stock 4.4 cable? Mine broke unfortunately and I am looking for another one, if you have one that you are willing to sell, feel free to send me a pm, thanks in advance!

You can buy it directly at Sony. https://sony.encompass.com/item/12434619/Sony/1-912-774-21/

 

[cpu235]

You can buy it directly at Sony. https://sony.encompass.com/item/12434619/Sony/1-912-774-21/

I am looking to get a used one for a lower price. $150 for the stock one seems a bit high but thanks for the recommendation.

 

[wolfstar76]

I am looking to get a used one for a lower price. $150 for the stock one seems a bit high but thanks for the recommendation.

Frankly, that's a very reasonable price for such a good cable. I was thinking about an upgrade cable $500 range, but I won't spend close to the price of the IEM for its cable. However, tons of headfiers I know would, they bought $1k+ cable for Z1R.

 

[cpu235]

Frankly, that's a very reasonable price for such a good cable. I was thinking about an upgrade cable $500 range, but I won't spend close to the price of the IEM for its cable. However, tons of headfiers I know would, they bought $1k+ cable for Z1R.

Fair enough, the cable is high quality and matches really well with the IER Z1R, but I will wait for a bit and see if anyone wants to sell it, if not I will get it from Sony directly.

 

[Yatharth]

If I purchase a $2800 IEM cable for my IER-Z1R like this one,will I notice improvement in sound quality in comparison to IER-Z1R’s stock cable in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)]

 

[wolfstar76]

I believe cables make a difference. However, how big is the difference and how much you are willing to pay for that difference is individual decision. For me, I won't pay more than 1/3 price of the IEM, and if you can spend that much, it is better spent on another IEM

 

[Yatharth]

I believe cables make a difference. However, how big is the difference and how much you are willing to pay for that difference is individual decision. For me, I won't pay more than 1/3 price of the IEM, and if you can spend that much, it is better spent on another IEM

So you’re saying that I will definitely see an improvement in sound quality if I use a really expensive IEM cable? I thought IER-Z1R’s stock cable was the best

 

[maceto]

So you’re saying that I will definitely see an improvement in sound quality if I use a really expensive IEM cable? I thought IER-Z1R’s stock cable was the best

DAC, AMP, IEM, Cable and then cleaning your ears… is the order in which you’ll improve sound. Buying a cable more expensive than the source is like buying socks and thinking you’re going to run faster.

 

[Damz87]

If I purchase a $2800 IEM cable for my IER-Z1R like this one,will I notice improvement in sound quality in comparison to IER-Z1R’s stock cable in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)]

You may hear a difference, but you may not necessarily hear an improvement. I personally wouldn’t recommend buying an expensive cable for IER-Z1R if you’re specifically looking for sound quality improvements. The stock cable is already good quality, and the differences to SQ are usually minor between cables IMHO. For that price, I think you’re better off buying either another IEM with a different sound signature, or investing in improving (or simply finding synergy with) another part of the chain like a new DAC, amp or DAP.

 

[Yatharth]

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[emdeevee]

Frankly, that's a very reasonable price for such a good cable. I was thinking about an upgrade cable $500 range, but I won't spend close to the price of the IEM for its cable. However, tons of headfiers I know would, they bought $1k+ cable for Z1R.

That is a really good price. UE charges $250 for a stock balanced cable. $150 is cheaper than pretty much every brand cable that people rave about.

 

[Yatharth]

Will I notice improvement in sound quality in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)] if I use a M2 MacBook Air instead of a 2017 MacBook Air?

 

[nc8000]

Will I notice improvement in sound quality in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)] if I use a M2 MacBook Air instead of a 2017 MacBook Air?

Probably minimal if any

 

[NOMOS]

2800 Dollar Cable ,..