Effect Audio cables thread

[PinkyPowers]

Will I be afraid of having the cable stolen in the street?

That's a possibility. Effect Audio cables are dazzling to behold.

 

[kubig123]

Will I be afraid of having the cable stolen in the street?

I would be more concern about the dap, just put a white sleeve on and everybody will mistake it for the cheap Apple earphones

 

[Twitley]

I also think, after I use a m2s as dap and not an Iphone.
For now, I had no problem with my Ciems or my Ak120II, some time ago.
This is a question I ask myself, after I worry for nothing too.

 

[ranfan]

 

[EagleWings]

An Audiophile's Fear: Episode #127

 

[ezekiel77]

Love the colors in this pic..



Let's talk Ranfan into buying a red IEM. I hear Jomo's and VE's red shells look gorgeous..

Red? You guys seen my "everything and the kitchen sink" approach to Flamenco? Amazing results.

 

[Deezel177]

Red? You guys seen my "everything and the kitchen sink" approach to Flamenco? Amazing results.

Good stuff! I'd love to read your impressions of both the IEM and the pairing, but I'm sure they're awesome regardless.

 

[Wyville]

Red? You guys seen my "everything and the kitchen sink" approach to Flamenco? Amazing results.

Those look awesome!
Yes, do share some impressions when you can.

 

[ranfan]

Red? You guys seen my "everything and the kitchen sink" approach to Flamenco? Amazing results.

That's so cool. I like your design. Do the switches protrude to your ears? Where are they?

 

[EagleWings]

Red? You guys seen my "everything and the kitchen sink" approach to Flamenco? Amazing results.

Sweet design Lau.. Looks more Bvlgari than kitchen sink..

 

[PinkyPowers]

Leonidas is amazing.

Is it just me, or is there a distinct Effect Audio house sound? Between Ares II, Thor II, and now Leo, I hear a marked liquidity and awesome smoothness I don't find in any other manufacturer.

Where these three cables depart is in tonality and transparency. Leonidas is the most transparent, and has warmer bass and mids than Thor II, but less inhibited treble. In other words, tia Fourté's highs are just as bright as ever, but it doesn't feel as bright due to the warmth of the other frequencies. Whereas Thor II smooths out and tames the treble to achieve a type of warmth, and loses some transparency in the process.

I asked Eric if EA had a cable that could compete with the plusSound GPC I found so wonderful for Fourté, and right now I'd say Leo more than competes. I can't wait to listen further.

 

[ironpeg]

Behold Horus, the God.

 

[Deezel177]

Leonidas is amazing.

Is it just me, or is there a distinct Effect Audio house sound? Between Ares II, Thor II, and now Leo, I hear a marked liquidity and awesome smoothness I don't find in any other manufacturer.

Where these three cables depart is in tonality and transparency. Leonidas is the most transparent, and has warmer bass and mids than Thor II, but less inhibited treble. In other words, tia Fourté's highs are just as bright as ever, but it doesn't feel as bright due to the warmth of the other frequencies. Whereas Thor II smooths out and tames the treble to achieve a type of warmth, and loses some transparency in the process.

I asked Eric if EA had a cable that could compete with the plusSound GPC I found so wonderful for Fourté, and right now I'd say Leo more than competes. I can't wait to listen further.

Exactly, man! It sounds like applying a mastering compressor, which kinda blends everything together in a really pleasing way without necessarily hurting separation. Looking forward to the full review!

 

[nogi replicant]

Behold Horus, the God.

Very tempted to get one for my LCDi4. Daunting purchase given I can’t demo it. Need a couple more reviews to come in to push me over the edge.

 

[Wyville]

Leonidas is amazing.

Is it just me, or is there a distinct Effect Audio house sound? Between Ares II, Thor II, and now Leo, I hear a marked liquidity and awesome smoothness I don't find in any other manufacturer.

Where these three cables depart is in tonality and transparency. Leonidas is the most transparent, and has warmer bass and mids than Thor II, but less inhibited treble. In other words, tia Fourté's highs are just as bright as ever, but it doesn't feel as bright due to the warmth of the other frequencies. Whereas Thor II smooths out and tames the treble to achieve a type of warmth, and loses some transparency in the process.

I asked Eric if EA had a cable that could compete with the plusSound GPC I found so wonderful for Fourté, and right now I'd say Leo more than competes. I can't wait to listen further.

I think this is exactly why I have gravitated towards Effect Audio cables. There was a wonderful smoothness to all the cables I have heard and somehow Effect Audio manage to bring out conflicting strengths in IEMs such as clarity and resolution on the one hand and warmth and smoothness on the other. Have you heard Horus yet? With that one this was very pronounced. The bass of the U6 became incredibly dynamic and present, yet their clarity improved dramatically as well. It was a natural and organic sound with impressive clarity and resolution. I don't know how they did that.

Behold Horus, the God.

Ooh.... Lovely!

Very tempted to get one for my LCDi4. Daunting purchase given I can’t demo it. Need a couple more reviews to come in to push me over the edge.

I understand the pairing works very well, which doesn't surprise me because the short demo of Horus I did weeks ago still impresses me today. It is a very special cable. Looking forward to those reviews myself!