Effect Audio cables thread

[audio123]

  New Top End cable - 'Heracles' - soon to be released:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/813948/effect-audio-limited-new-high-end-cable-heracles-impressions-reviews
 

 
 
I'm excited about it!

hope its better than leonidas!

 

[Rei87]

 
hope its better than leonidas!

Personally, I think that when cables move into the 1k+ price bracket, it should be at the very least, a 'master of one' in something that makes it shine compared to all other cables. Hence, having had the opportunity to hear it, I'm not really impressed by the Heracles to say the least. It sounds more like a cable that is a jack of all trades but a master of none. It has a good sounstage, resolution (focus of notes), musicality, but it struggles to leave an impression that lasts beyond thinking 'this sounds good'. 

Personally, the Leonidas is a much better bet. The Leonidas is so amazingly engaging and musical, that it immediately made me tear open my wallet. Yes, the leonidas loses to the Heracles in resolution and soundstage, but its musicality (without sacrificing too much resolution) is so outstanding that it sets itself apart from all other cables I've heard till date (DHC, Toxic, Plussound, Audio Minor). The Heracles just doesnt have that  'ZOMFG 'Wow' factor.  

 

[Ultrainferno]

 
effect audio cables pair best with jomo audio iems

 

 

 

[project86]

Agreed!
 

 

[ezekiel77]

Has anyone tried the Thor Silver? Thinking of getting one to brighten up my warmish A12 AND W500. And I'm comfortable with the price.

 

[audio123]

Has anyone tried the Thor Silver? Thinking of getting one to brighten up my warmish A12 AND W500. And I'm comfortable with the price.

u shud get eros 2+ instead bro

 

[sonickarma]

u shud get eros 2+ instead bro

Yes I second that vote

 

[FidelityCastro]

u shud get eros 2+ instead bro

Yes I second that vote

Just tried that cable today. Sounds awesome. I usually go for Eros silver / copper hybrid (4 or 8 braid) but the 2+ has a lovely clarity but with a bit more (very smooth) bass. I only tried the single-ended version, which sounded awesome through an ALO CDM's SE output; but have ordered the balanced version 'cos the ALO has both, and the SE output on my Onkyo DP-X1 is nowhere near as good as the balanced out. Should arrive in a couple of weeks.

PS the IEMs I paired it with were the Earsonics Velvet and then the Cosmic Ears CE6.

EDIT: sorry I think the one I tried is the ARES II PLUS (it's copper-based and copper-coloured: I wanted to warm up my sound a bit).
I don't think they make an EROS II PLUS?

 

[audio123]

Just tried that cable today. Sounds awesome. I usually go for Eros silver / copper hybrid (4 or 8 braid) but the 2+ has a lovely clarity but with a bit more (very smooth) bass. I only tried the single-ended version, which sounded awesome through an ALO CDM's SE output; but have ordered the balanced version 'cos the ALO has both, and the SE output on my Onkyo DP-X1 is nowhere near as good as the balanced out. Should arrive in a couple of weeks.

PS the IEMs I paired it with were the Earsonics Velvet and then the Cosmic Ears CE6.

EDIT: sorry I think the one I tried is the ARES II PLUS (it's copper-based and copper-coloured: I wanted to warm up my sound a bit).
I don't think they make an EROS II PLUS?

they do

 

[sonickarma]

Just tried that cable today. Sounds awesome. I usually go for Eros silver / copper hybrid (4 or 8 braid) but the 2+ has a lovely clarity but with a bit more (very smooth) bass. I only tried the single-ended version, which sounded awesome through an ALO CDM's SE output; but have ordered the balanced version 'cos the ALO has both, and the SE output on my Onkyo DP-X1 is nowhere near as good as the balanced out. Should arrive in a couple of weeks.

PS the IEMs I paired it with were the Earsonics Velvet and then the Cosmic Ears CE6.

EDIT: sorry I think the one I tried is the ARES II PLUS (it's copper-based and copper-coloured: I wanted to warm up my sound a bit).
I don't think they make an EROS II PLUS?

I was referring to the Ares ii + also 

 

[Vitor Valeri]

I have Ares and Thor Copper and I really want experience the Ares II + ... T-T

 

[orskar]

   
My review is up for the Ares II + Plus
 

 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/815699/effect-audio-ares-ii-plus-edition-iem-cable-reviews-impressions
 
I enjoyed writing the review was a pleasure

I ordered the Ares II (standard) off the back of various reviews suggesting it'll be more up my alley vs the Thor copper at the same price. The "plus" models weren't on their site when I ordered however, so I'm guessing they either sold out or discontinued. Was curious about what I was missing out on there but I figure the standard model can't be too much of a downgrade, right?

 

[Xamdou]

 
I ordered the Ares II (standard) off the back of various reviews suggesting it'll be more up my alley vs the Thor copper at the same price. The "plus" models weren't on their site when I ordered however, so I'm guessing they either sold out or discontinued. Was curious about what I was missing out on there but I figure the standard model can't be too much of a downgrade, right?

The Ares II+ is still available on Music Sanctuary's site : http://music-sanctuary.com/collections/custom-cables-iem/products/effect-audio-ares-ii-plus-iem-upgrade-cable

 

[Vitor Valeri]

 
I ordered the Ares II (standard) off the back of various reviews suggesting it'll be more up my alley vs the Thor copper at the same price. The "plus" models weren't on their site when I ordered however, so I'm guessing they either sold out or discontinued. Was curious about what I was missing out on there but I figure the standard model can't be too much of a downgrade, right?

 
Yes, the models sold out temporarily. For a short time ago I got to see the plus models on the site.


I have Thor Cooper and Ares and recently made the order of the Ares II (standard version).

 

[orskar]

   
Yes, the models sold out temporarily. For a short time ago I got to see the plus models on the site.


I have Thor Cooper and Ares and recently made the order of the Ares II (standard version).

 
From checking out the other site, Ares II + was a bit out of the price range I was looking at right now anyway, just wanted something straightforward to replace my old worn out Apollo cable from Effect.
 
Out of curiosity, do you have a preference/regular cable you use out of those Thor and Ares?