Effect Audio Cadmus 8w

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Headphoneus Supremus
Cadmus S8 Wire the allrounder
Pros: Great quality
Great sound
Premium hardware
Secure fit due to ear guide
Neutral sound
Resolving
ConX
Cons: Thick
Heavy
Expensive
Aggressive ear guide
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Effect Audio Cadmus 8W Signature Series

Disclaimer

This is my first time owning an Effect Audio cable, I tried Cadmus 4 wire before and that is all the experience I have with EA. All impressions are my own subjective thoughts, I have used the cables over three weeks to gather my thoughts. I am writing this review in exchange for getting the cables free, they will also attend some meets for more to try them.

I know that cables is a heated topic, I have self been a sceptical person. So if you're against the description of cables, it's better to just stop here. I also think that cable is the thing that changes the sound the least in the chain when looking at IEM, source and tips.

Can be purchased over at Effect Audio:

https://www.effectaudio.com/

This is a very subjective hobby where everything from experience, anatomy or age will affect what we hear. Also keep in mind that it is easy to use bold words when talking about differences, while it may be perceived as a small change for you. While I can perceive something as natural sounding, I do believe we can never get a perfect performance similar to what is achieved live.

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About me and my gear used for the review

My audio preference is neutral with increased low end, mids and treble can be forward but not too much. I am a believer in having different tuned gear for different genres or moods instead of chasing the single perfect one.

Main music genres I listen to are metal, electronica, jazz, R&B, Pop. I am a music lover, and can also listen to almost all the genres out there. I have been into music gear since the mid 90s, gifted some big speakers at an early age. Then moved more and more into headphones with the Koss Porta Pro and a Sony Discman and Minidisc.

I have also tried playing many instruments over the years from piano to sax and have a feel for what's a natural tone, but not the biggest patience in learning to play. My wife has also played many instruments from string to wind instruments and also piano.

My current standard in Headphones is ZMF Verite and Beyerdynamic T1 G2.
Verite is my favourite for acoustic music and especially metal, while T1 for electronica.

My current standard in IEMs is AüR Audio Neon Pro and AüR Audio Aurora. The Neon Pro has 10 BAs, and has a near perfect tonality for me on the brighter side. AüR Audio Aurora 2 DD + 6 BA has one of the best bass qualities I have tried in an IEM, while not taking over the mids and showing superb natural sound.

Gear used this review:
In the main rig I use Topping E70 DAC together with the Topping A90 Discrete headphone Amp. I also have a Schiit Lokuis I can swap in if I want to do a little analogue EQ.
I have also used the Feliks Audio Echo, one of the more silent OTL amps.

Portable gear under the testing have been Cayin N7, HIBY R6 Pro 2, HIBY R6 III, FIIO BTR7 and Penon Tail.

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So who is Effect Audio

Incorporated in 2009, Effect Audio was founded to meet the needs of a niche segment of the audiophile and music industry professionals market.


Effect Audio makes audio cables for the audiophile market, aimed for the more high end user than budget segment. Cables have a wide range of materials and price, even if the price is high you get a more premium delivery than all the budget brands out there.
Suyang funded Effect Audio and has been developing and exploring new cable ideas since the start, the model line-up since start.:


Legacy Era

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Silver Era

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Golden Era

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Building A New Age of Classics

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https://www.effectaudio.com/about-us

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Cadmus S8 Wire the allrounder

The Cadmus 8 Wire is named after the legendary Greek hero Cadmus, a well rounded hero that is an accomplished all rounder. Under his well-polished image, Cadmus is fuelled by his thirst for revenge. Every blow is dealt with extreme speed.

The cable is a UP-OCC Silver Plated Copper Litz, giving you more refinement over the Ares S. But is still closer to the Ares S than the Eros S, its a middle ground between the two. Full bodied and detailed, good mix if you want a little more detail and openness over copper cables. Bass gets also tighter than Ares, and loses some impact.

  • Selected Premium UP-OCC Silver Plated Copper Litz
  • Septuplet Multi-sized Core Bundle
  • EPO* 24 AWG 8 Wires
  • EA Ultra Flexi™ Insulation
  • ConX® Interchangeable Connector
  • Rhodium Plated Brass Straight Type Plug

I have many SPC cables, the closest one being the NiceHCK White Crane. What I found interesting is that the sound is more euphonic and smoother than my own cables, thicker low end and weightier midrange. Less fatiguing on the upper range while being even more detailed and layered.

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Accessories and Presentation

I got the cables delivered in the full box set and not the normal review bags, sealed in plastic and totally fresh. The boxes of all the signature cables 8 wires have a nice clean design with the logo representing the cable inside. Ares S 8W a copper looking warrior with helmet, matching the cable perfectly. Cadmus 8W you see the head is in copper and helmet to shield him that is white, nice touch putting the silver plated copper design into the model logo. The EROS Anniversary 1st Edition is the only representation with the Eros Greek head in black, but again this represents the cable and looks also good while less flashy. The Eros also don't say anything on the front of the box what material it is, while this is clearly stated on Cadmus and Ares.

Opening up the lid you see the cable and splitter wrapped around the next layer in a beautiful presentation, the only thing making it look bad is the plastic cover on the splitter. But it's smart they do it to produce the splitter design so it doesn't get any marks.

There are not many accessories in the box, you get some papers with info about changing the modular pin system. You also get the cable tie that I really like, it looks thick and premium and suits the cable. There is also a pouch with the cable, this is quite small and I don't feel any use for it. Instead of the small pouch they should have included an IEM case with EA branding, large enough to fit the cables and an IEM.

I also got a set with MMCX connectors on the side, a small box with the tool and the pins.

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Quality and Comfort

The cables look stunning all of the three, the Cadmus is maybe the one I would call the most beautiful. I am a lover of white cables and the Cadmus doesn't disappoint, braided perfectly with all 8 wires being the same, the braid is thick but quite flexible still.

The Ares is also beautiful, and has a clean copper design. Here half the wire is a different copper than the rest, it's also thinner wire than Cadmus and is slightly smaller. Only downside is that the braid has a tendency to not be as tightly braided as Cadmus, so when not straightened out you can see parts not being tight with half the wire.

Eros is black and has gold elements into the shielding, it also has an oily look to the outer layer. I find this cable very beautiful, and matches up perfectly in design with many IEMs I own. It is similar to Ares as being smaller in the braid and thickness than Cadmus, also having the same issue where some wires are not as tight.

The quality of the hardware is high level, splitters are beautifully crafted. Same for the plugs for the 4.4mm and the IEM side, the plug also has some nice weight to it not feeling cheap.
The 2 pin connectors have very nice thickness, not too loose and not too tight. I believe one of the included 2 pin connectors is slightly thicker, so some QC can maybe be improved. The mmcx is also very nice, not too thick or loose on the few IEMs I tried on.
The comfort of the Eros Anniversary is the most comfortable of them all, it's softer and smallest in the braid. This actually feels closer to some 4 wire cables I own, don't feel heavy or stiff making it very good for 8 wires.
Ares is also very good, just slightly behind the Eros. It's a little more stiff than Eros, but I still consider it daily comfortable to be 8 wire.
Cadmus is another story, it's more prone to memory and is also much thicker than the other two. It's still fairly comfortable when we look at how thick the wire is, some of this due to the ear guides.

I know many dislike ear guides on IEM cables, but here they work in your favour. They help lock the cables in place and provide a better seal with IEMs, just making it more secure. This can take down comfort if the IEM is pushed too strongly into your ear, what I did was just to undo some of the memory making them work better for me. And now I find the comfort of having ear guides on them good, and I may say these are some of the best ear guides I have tried on a cable.

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IEM pairings

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AüR Audio Aurora

The Aurora is a hybrid IEM with 2 DD and 6 BA. The sound of the Aurora is neutral with great extension in both the lowest and highest frequencies. Mids is in focus and is very clear on both instruments and vocals, there is no bass bleeding into mids. Bass is on the warm side with great nuance and impact, very good balance of decay and speed.
The upper mids and treble has no problem peaks and is also clear and relaxing at same time.
So the Aurora is neutral sounding with a slight bass warmth, making music sound very natural.

Going from the Ares S 8W to Eros S Anniversary, is perhaps the biggest sonic change I have tried when swapping cables on Aurora. The amount of fullness the Ares gives is quite impressive, everyone who lacks body to their Aurora should try this one.
The Eros S8 truly opens up the sound and makes it more clear and nuanced, it's already very refined and open sounding so this just adds to the characteristics of Aurora.

Cadmus is also nice, but I don't think it has as rich midrange as the Ares or Eros.

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AüR Audio Neon Pro

The Neon Pro is a IEM with 10 BAs per side, the sound is so coherent I would have believed it was 1 driver. It has high sensitivity and very small impedance at 5ohm, so it's perfect to show cable differences.
The sound is neutral and warm with a slightly U shaped signature, more so with the switch on than without. Without it is actually very neutral sounding in all frequency ranges. I do not not notice any BA timbre, just a very natural sound.
The low end is also the best I have heard from a BA set, could have tricked me into believing it is DD. But it will always be a little fast compared to most dynamic drivers out there.

I have always preferred copper cables on Neon Pro, so what I am saying now is against what I usually do.
Eros S Anniversary is a clear favourite, it has perfect note weight and just adds to the resolution and stage. Never heard my NP this open and grand sounding, just a balanced and perfect cable for NP. Bear in mind I use the Neon Pro with the bass switch on.

Second best is Cadmus 8W, just a very good balance. But actually more hot up top than Eros S Anni, so here it depends how sensitive you are.

Ares S is also good, but mostly only for the switch off. Just add richness, but it is also the least open combination with NP.

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AüR Audio Aure

The Aure is a hybrid IEM with 1 DD and 6 BA, tuned to be W shaped in its sound with spectacular mids. Bass is lush and a little slow in the decay, adding a more analog feel to it all. Mids are forward and slightly thick sounding, vocals are very in focus and have extra warmth. The high range is also a little forward and energetic, still not what I would call bright. But a clear treble that is not behind the rest, overall a tasteful and musical balance.
The dynamic driver is also full range and goes into both mids and treble, making it sound closer to a DD IEM than most other hybrids.

Soundstage is special, it's not super wide and deep. It puts you more inside the recording, letting everything appear around you.

The Cadmus S8 Wire is a good match for the Aure, it handles the mids the best of all of them. Just more in control and clear, better than both Eros and Ares.
Second best is going for Ares S 8wire, but this can be too thick sounding for this IEM. So also goes back to taste and music you listen to.
Did find Eros S too hot sounding, why it’s last when comparing here.

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Penon Serial

The Serial has been a favourite IEM for me for a long while, it has 3 DDs per side. Sound is described as many things, analog and natural even. Slightly dark sounding, the bass and mids are forward and steals the focus. It is also on the slower side, so not the main set to use for super fast and technical music.
Soundstage is okay, and technicalities and resolution is also just average

Already knew beforehand what cable I would prefer from the Signature series, and that is the Eros S Anniversary. Penon Serial needs what it can get to open up the stage and treble more.
A good second option is the Cadmus, and is almost as good as Eros S. Cadmus has maybe the most balanced way for Serial without changing anything.

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ISN EST50

The EST50 is a tribrid with a large DD, 2 BA and 2 ESTs. Sound is quite huge and also has some analog character like Serial, but is clearer and higher resolving. Bass is big, especially in the sub range. In a way this type of bass is my favourite, as it is boosted but less in mid bass than sub. Weakest part of EST50 is the mids, it lacks some magic and fullness. Treble on the other hand being clear and never peaky or aggressive.
Soundstage is very wide and holographic, not the deepest and goes more to the sides. Resolution is a mixed bag, I would say its average.

Due to this I prefer to have cables helping the mids forward, when looking at the Signature series then I like the Ares S 8W the most. Just seem to get off the bass and mids out in the mix, even if the EST50 don't need the extra bass from the copper.
Cadmus is my least favourite due to actually smoothing the mids more out, and Eros S seems better. Eros S has a good balance, but still thinks the added richness of the Ares is the way to go here.

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634ears MIROAK-II

MIROAK-II is the newest model from 634ears, single dynamic driver config. Very special IEM that is handmade in Japan where you can choose the backplate material and wood type for the sound signature you want, or just for the look. Very organic sounding, it's natural on all the ranges with a smooth and fun sound. Have extra warmth to its low end that is very pleasing, and in harmony with clear treble that is not peaky.

Soundstage is wider and deeper than most single DDs I have tried, and has great layering and separation.

Ares S is my favourite, since this IEM is analogue sounding similar to Penon Serial but not dark. The added richness of Ares just gives it more note weight and fun factor, stage is not affected as much going for Eros S and Cadmus. So I value more just having the sound being big and fun, if you do move to Cadmus you get some more treble detail. Same when going to Eros S it's slightly more open up top, but I don't feel the need for this with MIROAK-II.

Also since Cadmus is a little more stiff and thick on the braid it's not as comfortable as the other two. More important on this IEM as it's not as snug fitting as my other models, but at same time the ear guides makes it be pushed correctly into the ear.

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Sound Rhyme DTE900

Sound Rhyme DTE900 is the newest release from them, tribrid with 1DD, 4BA and 4EST. Sound is large and multi dimensional, slightly above most sets in resolution while staying on the fun side. Bass is a good mix of being boosted and fast, not bleeding too much into mids. Just give a slight boost to low mids like I prefer, vocals also very clear and present. Treble detailed while not being peaky, never sibilant.

This was hard, as all 3 are good with DTE900. Perhaps my favourite goes to Ares S as it's also expansive and clear sounding, just boosting the bass and low mids even more. For some this will be too much, I like that it adds to the character of the IEM instead of trying to change it.
Cadmus is also good and adds more treble presence and open sound, also Eros S takes it even a step higher.
So in the end are all super good upgrade cables for DTE900, and at the end of the review I have actually used Eros S the most.


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Okavango

The Okavango has similarities to other IEMs I have as in being low end boosted with great mids and treble, it reminds me very much of a mix of Serial and Aure.
Soundstage is average and due to such warm sound it's not the most open sounding IEM out there. Very fun IEM, with maximum foot tapping factor and not being tiresome.

Both Cadmus 8W and Eros S Anniversary are best, and here I prefer Cadmus the most. It seems to have better mid control while keeping the treble more open and clear.
When listening to the midrange it seems to have a more natural presentation on Cadmus over Eros, so both vocals and instruments have that extra realism and presence.
It also keeps the low range full sounding, without being bloated.

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Conclusion

This is the first time I have such expensive IEM cables from a more well known brand and not a small maker, the cables clearly show the cost in both presentation and quality. And you get a cable that is worth more over the cheaper offerings out there, so for many design and quality alone make this worth the price.

Cables is a very discussed topic, and while I do hear changes going from cable to cable I also doubt it to a small degree. But even so I appreciate the Signature cables a lot, and love the process of finding what cable suits which IEM.

While I wouldn't buy all three of the cables, buying one or two is something I could have done after having tried them now.

And if I have a clear favourite of them it's EROS S Anniversary for its technical and well rounded sound. Second is the Ares S 8W with its thick and fun sound, not lacking in technicalities either.
Last is the Cadmus, it's also extremely good and the most beautiful and premium feeling cable of the three.

If you're still here reading, you probably are not a cable sceptic. And if that's you, I have no problems recommending the cables. While I found this very hard to write about, I also enjoyed the experience trying to put my thoughts on paper. Thanks again to Effect Audio, now they are going on loan to a few audio friends to spread the Effect Audio taste.

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1000+ Head-Fier
Effect Audio Cadmus 8-Wire: My Favorite Cable Just Got Upgraded!!
Pros: Excellent build
Finely-Textured Finish
High-QUality Connectors
Swappable ConX Connector System is highly useful
Brings noticeable improvements with all the IEMs I have tested with the cable
Tightens the lower end, it feels more punchy, more dynamic
The midrange gets a rich, lush feel
Treble is a bit softened, yet maintains a revealing nature
Adequately soft in-hand feel
Cons: Not the most resolving one(Eros S has a more resolving signature)
Might be thick for some people
Treble is a little softened, not a very good match for darkish IEMs.
Last year when Effect Audio released the Signature Series of IEM upgrade cables, I grabbed two of them for myself, the Cadmus and the Eros S. I actually had tried the Eros S before and went in blind for the Cadmus. Honestly ended up liking both of them for different matters. I have posted a review regarding both cables which I will link here, hope you guys enjoy the review. Back then, Eros S paired nicely with Softears RSV while the Cadmus accompanied the IE600. Fast forward a few months to today, we have got an update to the Signature series with 8-Wire variants for the entry-level Ares S and the Cadmus. Cadmus which was initially available in a 4-wire variant is now available in an upgraded 8-wire variant as well. The core material is kept the same but the wire count is exactly doubled to bring in improved performance. Today, this blog is going to be a review of the Cadmus 8-Wire variant which I have enjoyed thoroughly for the past week. Let’s begin.
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About Cadmus:-

Cadmus has always been designed as an all-rounder cable from Effect Audio. It’s made up of high-quality UP-OCC Silver-plated copper Litz wire as the core material. The 4-wire Cadmus had amazing sound characteristics delivering outstanding sound while being easy on the pocket for around 200$. The new 8-wire variant uses the same core material with just an 8-wire configuration instead of the 4-wire one as the OG model. Currently, both models are available worldwide, with the 4-wire version priced at 199$, and the 8-wire one just got launched for 299$(the same price as the Eros S cable from the same series).

A short disclaimer before I begin the review post:-

This was a review sample for the Cadmus 8-Wire from the brand. I am thankful to Effect Audio for this opportunity, the cable belongs to them and it is only with me only till they allow me to keep it. There is no monetary or any other benefit involved, and I assure I am being completely honest with my opinions on this blog. You can check out further technical details and information about the Cadmus 8-Wire on Effect Audio’s website from the link below(non-affiliated link).

https://www.effectaudio.com/cadmus

Design & Build:-

Since this is a review sample, the Cadmus came to me in a simple transparent pouch, so I will be skipping on the unboxing part today. I will be beginning the review with the design and build quality of the cable. At a far glance, the Cadmus 8-Wire looks exactly the same as the 4-wire variant, just thicker. I mean, it’s obviously the same cable but in double-wire count configuration. I absolutely loved the build of the Cadmus 4-wire back when I bought the cable from the brand, this newer 8-wire variant is even better. I mean, I personally love using thick cables, and this one is super amazing in that regard. The cable is very well-built, it uses Effect Audio’s ConX swappable connector system. I got it with the 2-pin connectors as stock. But these connectors are easily replaceable, we just need to buy appropriate connectors for our IEMs. In today’s time, this is like a blessing when you have IEMs with different connector types. Ah, I got distracted from the main point of this section, the design and build, let’s continue in the right direction now.
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So coming back to the design and build quality, the cable is very, very well-built. You can look closely at the pictures that I have attached below and notice the cable in its full glory. It has a rich, white finish, and looks spectacular. It’s not stiff per se, but it isn’t very soft either. Cadmus has an appropriate amount of hardness to it. It isn’t any hard to manage, and can be easily kept in a storage case along with IEMs. Effect Audio treats the cable with a high-quality Rhodium-plated plug and a designer metallic Y-Spliiter that is nothing less than an artistic element on the cable. In both these regards, the cable is again the same as the 4-wire variant. I would like to mention here, Cadmus is probably the finest-looking cable in the signature series, and this 8-wire variant looks stunning!!
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Sound Quality:-

Coming towards the sonic capabilities, The Cadmus 8-Wire variant does everything that the original 4-wire cable does and takes them to an all-new level of awesomeness. If you guys check out my review for the 4-wire variant, you might have noticed that I absolutely loved the cable for its rich tone, excellent timbre, controlled bass, and lovely vocals. Now, the 8-wire variant takes them and elevates the performance of my connected IEMs even further. It has tighter control in the lower end, adds a bit of richness to the vocals, it delivers improved separation for the instruments as well, the main thing is resolution is a tad bit improved over the original 4-wire variant. Previously, I have had the pleasure to test the Cadmus with Softears RSV, Sennheiser IE600, etc, but this time, I got my hands on some top-level cream, and some top-level IEMs to test with the Cadmus. Let’s begin with the pairings and their sound descriptions.
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Effect Audio Cadmus with Noble Audio Viking Ragnar:-

Ragnar is a technical beast, it has a tremendous amount of resolution and needs proper source matching for its proper sound delivery. Thankfully, my friend has paired his unit with iBasso DX320(absolutely best for the Ragnar). Affect Audio Cadmus 8-WIre is one of those cables, that matches perfectly with the Ragnar. Compared to the stock cable, it’s richer in sound texture, has better bass control and rumble, and shows a smoother yet clearer treble response. The only point where the Stock cable of Ragnar wins might be in the resolution department although the bass and midrange are all the better with the Cadmus 8-Wire.
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Effect Audio Cadmus 8-Wire with Oriolus Trailli:-

Trailli is an IEM that I consider to be all-musical, and it sounds super amazing on the Sony WM1Z MK2. Adding Cadmus to the chain tightens the lower end, I find the sub-bass to be more present with the Cadmus 8-wire than the stock cable here. Midrange is as lovely as the Trailli delivers always, but the treble is a bit on the softer side. A great combination with Trailli if you want a smooth, relaxed listening experience.
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Effect Audio Cadmus 8-Wire with Kinera Nanna 2.1 Z Review Edition:-

Kinera Nanna 2.1 is with me, and it’s a fantastic-sounding set. And Cadmus 8-Wire does everything perfectly with the pair, the bass, the midrange, and the treble response, all sound super, super good with the Cadmus 8-Wire. Compared to the stock cable of the Nanna, I would say that the Cadmus 8-WIre surely brings a noticeable upgrade to the pair. It sounds tighter, better detailed, and richer in tone. Excellent, absolutely excellent!!

Let’s not keep out self with top-end products only, let’s check out some budget stuff as well.

Effect Audio Cadmus 8-Wire with Tangzu x See Audio Shimin Li Encounter Edition:-

Amazing combination here, the Shimin Li sounds crispier, better detailed, and has a better sense of lower-end slam with the Cadmus 8-Wire by its side.

Effect Audio Cadmus 8-Wire with Simgot EA500:-

EA500 is my newfound love in the budget category. This 80-90$ IEM sounds nothing like a sub-100$ pair, and the Cadmus 8-Wire brings noticeable improvements to its sound as well. The output has better details, improved resolution, improved clarity, and richer, denser vocals.

Let’s have some short comparisons now.
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Cadmus 4-Wire vs 8-Wire:-

>8-Wire variant has tighter, crispier sound delivery.

>Bass feels more impactful, and more rumbling on the 8-wire variant.

>Vocals are richer and denser on the 8-Wire variant(a tad bit of difference).

>Treble has a more revealing nature here. It adds a bit of resolution over the 4-wire variant as well.
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Cadmus 8-Wire vs Eros S:-

Now signature series has two same-priced cables, the Cadmus 8-wire and the Eros S(which is also 8-wire in count). A short comparison between their sound.

>Cadmus feels more natural timbre-wise.

>Cadmus has a tighter lower-end response.

>Eros S sounds more revealing, more resolving, and more detailed.

>Cadmus has better vocal tonality and texture.

>Eros S sounds more open in comparison. Don’t get me wrong here, Cadmus 8-wire doesn’t sound congested or narrow by any means, Eros S just has a tad bit more openness to its sound.
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Some things that could be improved a bit with the Cadmus 8-Wire:-

>The wire is thick, if you are going for a minimal setup at your office or outdoors Cadmus 8-Wire might not be the appropriate choice aesthetically. It attracts attention with its build. I have got 3 people to ask me about the cable in the past 4 days. And this probably might be the only con that I notice with the cable.

>Second is not something of a con, but more of a personal preference, for 300$, I would have loved if the Cadmus come with TermX swappable termination plug system as well.

>Treble gets a little softened, works great for neutral to bright IEMs but already smooth treble in IEMs gets over smoothened(like in Trailli).
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Final Words for Cadmus 8-Wire:-

Effect Audio Cadmus 8-wire is an outstanding cable that serves well with budget as well as premium IEMs. It brings noticeable improvements in the output bringing in tighter bass response and a smoother presentation suitable for long hours of listening. I personally prefer the thicker build and appreciate the upgrade that the 8-wire variant brings for me over the previous 4-wire cable.

Well, that’s all about the Cadmus from my side. I hope you guys liked this review of mine. Feel free to ask me any questions regarding the Effect Audio Cadmus cable in the comments section below.

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Headphoneus Supremus
Cadmus 8w
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A new IEM to me is something that comes and goes but a substantial cable will stay with me through the years. Recent Signature series has brought 3 great cables to the market. How do you improve upon what's been established? Well you can start by giving me more. More of what makes the cables excellent. Turn a 4 cored cable to an 8 core and now we are talking serious higher end cable. A good thing is always cherished by the enthusiasts among the community and for folks that enhance their IEMs using metallurgy in the form of cables. It is debatable which sibling of the 3 signature series cables is the most popular. I am sure EA knows but I have a good feeling they are all pretty popular.

My favorite out of the 3 is the Cadmus. I am sure you have seen plenty of readers about the 3 cables and how they all enhance your favorite IEMs but for me there is no question which one gets the most use. I even put it out there. I wished there was an 8 wire version.
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Wish granted. What you guys are seeing is the 8 wire version of the Cadmus. Why is that important? Well for one that is double the material count. If you are into your cables you know why that is important. This brings a different level of sophistication to what these cables do. What was good with a 4 wired version is not doubled.

Who wants to eat a porterhouse steak that is thin?. I want that meat thick and juicy. The 8 wire cadmus is exactly this. Upon first listen I was greeted with a sound expansion that while the 4 wired version did to a similar effect, but not quite at the level of the 8 wire. Music is given depth, stage and a dimensional aspect the 4w version does not quite do.
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I have always believed in thicker cored cables. I have seen folks post about how they want light thin wires cables as they dont like thick cables. I am actually the opposite. I am a huge fan of cables that have a lot of material thrown in. Reason for this. If the material is gold? Why not get a healthy double dose serving of it?

And that is exactly what the 8w cadmus is about. There is simply more to love. I know exactly what the 4w version does and it is still one of my most used cables ever since EA has introduced me to their handy work. But I have to say, the 8w version came out just brilliantly.

The 8w Cadmus has to be one of the best silver plated copper cables in existence. I know EA has much higher end cables but folks if you liked what Cadmus was doing for your IEMs. Then what the 8w does will blow your mind.
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How do they help shape your IEMs sound? Silver plated copper cables are a staple among enthusiasts and not all SPC cables are the same. Arguably the most versatile type of IEM Cables. I own a boat load of similar type cables and none of them quite approach what the 8w cadmus does for my IEMs.

I am an IEM reviewer so I get to know each and every IEM I write about and once in a while I get a cable that will clearly enhance everything about an IEM sound signature. Enhance it in a way that makes your standard IEM into something almost completely different and we are not talking about a downgrade folks.
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Cadmus 8w, a work of art.

Light cable enthusiasts need not apply. Cus the 8w Cadmus is double the material. However the standard cadmus is no push over, if you want something a bit lighter, I have no reservations recommending the standard 4w version, but if you want a cable that makes your IEMs sound the absolute best they can be, the 8w version to me is special. I have tried easily a dozen IEMs using the 8w and it enhances all of it. What it does for your IEMs are as follows. Some more, some a bit less but this is pretty much consistent across my testing thus far.

-enhances stage perception in all directions.. Go back to using your older cables and your headstage will not be as big, note weight not as substantial. Including the 4w version.

-enhances imaging with added dimensional aspects. It's not just the stage that gets fuller and grander; your sound is better separated with an uptick in 3D ness and imaging of your music.

-enhances detail aspects. That better separation with a clean background lets you hear the little micro details in your music easier as you get that better separation.

-enhances in most cases with a richer tonal character. The foundational aspect of the Cadmus is its superior copper cores. Which as a result

-enhances texture of instruments and vocal performances.

-enhances timbre. What you thought was a good natural timbre for your music out of your IEMs needs a bit of added space for it to be even better try the 8w Cadmus.

-enhances dynamism, that beefier sound your hearing comes with this added benefit.
Which includes a punchier bass presence.

-enhances details for the treble adding a bit of air and space to its presence the handy work of all the silver content of the Candmus 8w.

-most importantly will enhance any type if IEM you attach it to as it should.

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While the 4w does these aspects to a certain degree, you get double the effects and much easier noticed more so with the 8w no question that in this case, more is indeed better.
AboveNBeyond
AboveNBeyond
Maaaaan, I just got the Eros S as I thought would be the only 8w version from the new budget line-up for a while and now they do this to me. Cadmus 8w is a visual delight for sure.
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