[Wyville]

I think the only thing going against the VE5 for classical music is its soundstage. Although it has air to spare, its soundstage is definitely not the most expansive. It has a rather intimate-but-focused sound which is why it's so great for vocals. I find something like the Maestro to be the antithesis of the VE5, where its stage is vast and floaty, but it lacks a primary focus. I find my UE Miracle to have this attribute too.

That is something I wonder about. I like an intimate sound. For instance, I always prefer the intimacy of IEMs over headphones. I keep looking at headphones and thinking about them and I always return to my IEMs because of coziness. It would be really interesting if I could try the VE5 and Maestro V2 back-to-back while listening to large symphonies. I wonder what stage size I would prefer.

 

[FlyingTrotter]

Much appreciate the earlier suggestion on cables for my JH Roxannes - the need for the 8 strand version of the Leonidas makes them seriously pricey but will investigate further

 

[EffectAudio]

The wait is finally over...

Pre-book Effect Audio Newest Flagship "Horus" here!

Horus Pre-Order Page

"Horus" is the culmination of Effect Audio's entirety of experience in Cable Crafts. It is one of the finest works from Effect Audio. Pushing the extremities and limitations of cable design works, "Horus" was developed for the most discerning audiophile ears and is a perfect fit for professionals alike. It is in a class of it's own - "Horus"; A devout atelier's masterpiece spawned out of the need for perfection and redefined new standards for the best of it's class.

FEATURES:
26 AWG
Multi Sized Stranding
Ultra High Strand Counts
Ultra Purity OCC Gold Plated Silver
PSquared Connector Collaboration with Oyaide
EA Ferrite Guard Technology
EA UltraFlexi Insulation

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[tim0chan]

Any word on the prototype budget cable that @Wyville has?

 

[Wyville]

Any word on the prototype budget cable that @Wyville has?

I'm curious about that myself. I really liked it and have only replaced it because Ares II is... awesome... just awesome with my Ei.3.

 

[EffectAudio]

Any word on the prototype budget cable that @Wyville has?

I'm curious about that myself. I really liked it and have only replaced it because Ares II is... awesome... just awesome with my Ei.3.

Unfortunately, the "Eline" project is under another project team and not under my care so i dont have the exact details of the progress at this juncture. Still working on it though. Until it passes all our votes of approval, it will not hit the market.

-Eric

 

[Wyville]

Unfortunately, the "Eline" project is under another project team and not under my care so i dont have the exact details of the progress at this juncture. Still working on it though. Until it passes all our votes of approval, it will not hit the market.

-Eric

Great to hear and I am looking forward to seeing what the end product will be. I think it is a great cable and will make a nice addition to the line. It is of course not quite Horus , but then again, nothing can come close to Horus.

Now where can I source about two dozen of the cutest puppies ever...

 

[deewy]

WOW, miracles do happen. Lionheart is with me now. I am cable believer now. More impressions to come, just a little teaser.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

WOW, miracles do happen. Lionheart is with me now. I am cable believer now. More impressions to come, just a little teaser.

 

[Wyville]

WOW, miracles do happen. Lionheart is with me now. I am cable believer now. More impressions to come, just a little teaser.

Very nice! Are you going to pair it with your Katana?

 

[deewy]

Very nice! Are you going to pair it with your Katana?

thanks, already did Just listening to Lea Michele. Oh God, what a difference, it makes me really emotional. Just sitting here, listening, speechless... So much more body and detail. I will do my best to summarize my impressions. At the moment I need to sit here and listen some more, I can't let go...

 

[Wyville]

thanks, already did Just listening to Lea Michele. Oh God, what a difference, it makes me really emotional. Just sitting here, listening, speechless... So much more body and detail. I will do my best to summarize my impressions. At the moment I need to sit here and listen some more, I can't let go...

Well, that's a pretty darn good first impression!

Give it time. The cable will open up even more over time. I honestly never think about "burn in", but have noticed it with my Ares II.

 

[EffectAudio]

thanks, already did Just listening to Lea Michele. Oh God, what a difference, it makes me really emotional. Just sitting here, listening, speechless... So much more body and detail. I will do my best to summarize my impressions. At the moment I need to sit here and listen some more, I can't let go...

Glad it arrived swiftly in good order and appreciate your kind words buddy

-Eric

 

[Wyville]

Hear what the folks at Vision Ears have to say about the "Horus". Impression Video coming up soon. Stay Tuned!

-Eric

I have exchanged a few emails with Sebastian of Vision Ears and those guys are really great! They have no dealer in London, but are still going to look for a solution so I can demo some of their IEMs. How great is that! I can see why Effect Audio like working with them.

 

[chaiyuta]

Great to hear and I am looking forward to seeing what the end product will be. I think it is a great cable and will make a nice addition to the line. It is of course not quite Horus , but then again, nothing can come close to Horus.

Now where can I source about two dozen of the cutest puppies ever...

Did you already try Horus?