Effect Audio cables thread

[sonickarma]

What's the case you're using for your iem? My Ares 2+ is a bit too large for my pelican 1010.

They look like JH Audio carbon fibre cases ?

 

[Kiats]

See what the postman brought today? I'll post impressions as the cable burns in.

Initial observations is that the cable is well made and had nice elegant touches like carbon fibre on the plug and splitter. This is terminated with a balanced 2.5mm plug and FitEar connectors. The box it comes in is a lovely leather box. Marked inside is an explanation of the loving care that the leather and lining has been chosen and crafted.

I'll post further impressions as the cable matures.

 

[ironpeg]

What's the case you're using for your iem? My Ares 2+ is a bit too large for my pelican 1010.

I use the carbon fiber case from JH Audio.

 

[ironpeg]

See what the postman brought today? I'll post impressions as the cable burns in.

Initial observations is that the cable is well made and had nice elegant touches like carbon fibre on the plug and splitter. This is terminated with a balanced 2.5mm plug and FitEar connectors. The box it comes in is a lovely leather box. Marked inside is an explanation of the loving care that the leather and lining has been chosen and crafted.

I'll post further impressions as the cable matures.

Man!! that Leonidas looks good. Somehow, I wish Heracles comes with Leather case rather than the wooden box.

 

[Kiats]

Man!! that Leonidas looks good. Somehow, I wish Heracles comes with Leather case rather than the wooden box.

And of course as the Leonidas burns in, the leather will burnish and age until it has a lovely patina to match the smooth sonics that silver-based cables will deliver with time on them. Perfect symmetry, don't you think?

 

[Kiats]

Been listening to music at home late in the evening with the FitEar MH335DW fitted with the Leonidas and paired with the AK380Cu stack. Lovely. Shelby Lynne's masterpiece of an album shines through with this combination. The 335 is a beast of an IEM: whilst the mighty bass is gives a wonderfully full voice to the music, the bass can bleed into the mids with run of the mill cables. I always maintain that the 335 needs a well made silver-based cable of sufficient purity to sound its best. The Leonidas validates my point of view.

More impressions to follow as the cable burns in. Initial impressions is there seems no real harshness even at around 5 hours of use in.

 

[Kiats]

Just wanted to put in some thoughts as I've been spending the morning and early afternoon listening to music pairing the Leonidas with the MH334 and MH335DW. I recall reading some views that the Leonidas has a narrower soundstage than silver cables. I beg to differ: the difference between the Leonidas and other silver cables is quite simply this: the Leonidas imparts a nice texture and depth to the soundstage leading to comments that it has a narrower soundstage. What it is is this: it's an aural illusion - the reason why the soundstage sounds less wide is because it is now more well rounded and less flat but wide. Of course there will be those who like a flat thin soundstage. However, with regards to portables, my ultimate aim is density of sound like what you have with a desktop rig and full sized TOTL cans. In that respect, the Leonidas is right up my alley in its portrayal of a more life-like and natural soundstage. 
 
Of course, that's my perspective of this soundstage issue with the Leonidas - it has a wide soundstage but also conveys depth and texture. 

 

[EffectAudio]

  Man!! that Leonidas looks good. Somehow, I wish Heracles comes with Leather case rather than the wooden box.

We've received endless requests on the "Leonidas" Leather case previously. However, due to the high cost of production and lengthy lead time, we decided it's unwise to proceed. However, we've recently entered negotiations with the Leather Craftsmen. If it turns out well, we'll be updating you guys!
 

  Just wanted to put in some thoughts as I've been spending the morning and early afternoon listening to music pairing the Leonidas with the MH334 and MH335DW. I recall reading some views that the Leonidas has a narrower soundstage than silver cables. I beg to differ: the difference between the Leonidas and other silver cables is quite simply this: the Leonidas imparts a nice texture and depth to the soundstage leading to comments that it has a narrower soundstage. What it is is this: it's an aural illusion - the reason why the soundstage sounds less wide is because it is now more well rounded and less flat but wide. Of course there will be those who like a flat thin soundstage. However, with regards to portables, my ultimate aim is density of sound like what you have with a desktop rig and full sized TOTL cans. In that respect, the Leonidas is right up my alley in its portrayal of a more life-like and natural soundstage. 
 
Of course, that's my perspective of this soundstage issue with the Leonidas - it has a wide soundstage but also conveys depth and texture. 

Thank you for your kind words Kiats  

-Eric

 

[ironpeg]

  We've received endless requests on the "Leonidas" Leather case previously. However, due to the high cost of production and lengthy lead time, we decided it's unwise to proceed. However, we've recently entered negotiations with the Leather Craftsmen. If it turns out well, we'll be updating you guys!
 
Thank you for your kind words Kiats  

-Eric

Great work Eric!

 

[Kiats]

We've received endless requests on the "Leonidas" Leather case previously. However, due to the high cost of production and lengthy lead time, we decided it's unwise to proceed. However, we've recently entered negotiations with the Leather Craftsmen. If it turns out well, we'll be updating you guys!

 
Thank you for your kind words Kiats  


-Eric

Most welcome, Eric! Excellent work is rare in this day of hype and "me too" products. Keep up the good work!

By the way, the Leonidas is pretty transparent as well: I've been using it with the FitEar 335DW listening balanced off the AK240 and the AK380CU. Today I tried it with the Lotoo PAW 5000, and the fact that the PAW 5000 while being a great little pocket battleship, it does not have quite as much finesse as the AKs was painfully evident. Tomorrow when I catch my flight, I'll try again but with the PAW5000 with high gain to see if it will more controlled.

 

[ezekiel77]

I'll be giving the Eros I a try, will be pairing it with the W500 AHMorph after Eric's suggestion.
Good customer service and good prices.

 

[FidelityCastro]

I'll be giving the Eros I a try, will be pairing it with the W500 AHMorph after Eric's suggestion.
Good customer service and good prices.

Great cable - I'm on my third.

 

[EffectAudio]

  I'll be giving the Eros I a try, will be pairing it with the W500 AHMorph after Eric's suggestion.
Good customer service and good prices.

Thank you for your kind words and support of our brand & products. Here's hoping you receive the Eros soon. If it isnt too much of an hassle, do keep me in the loop!

Great cable - I'm on my third.

Thank you for your massive support thus far! 

Much Appreciated guys!
-Eric

 

[eddie0817]

I just got my Eros ll+ from Effect audio, I had burn in it around 100 hours, can say my impression on it.
 
Technical Specifications:
22 AWG
UPOCC Litz Copper / Silver
Proprietary Multi-Size Stranded design within single encapsulation
Flexible insulation (same as Leonidas)
New EA CF connectors and Y-Split
Notes:
A multi-sized stranded design within the same encapsulations enables the Eros II+ to achieve distinct highs and details due to the signal transmission speed in thinner cable strands, while the thicker size cable strands are usually employed for smooth bass and mids.
Past experiences have taught us that even though sound quality is a critical factor in determining an upgrade cable’s worth, the tensile strength and flexibility matters too. The reworked insulation features high tensile strength and flexibility, while adding as little weight as possible
8 Wire Braid is only available by “Bespoke”
Effect Audio uses certified UP-OCC materials only.
 
Eros ll + is a hybrid cable made from Ares ll + and Thor ll+, 22 awg thick wire with incredible soft insulation,
 
very easy to use, even when I am walking.
 
In fact, I have try different kinds of copper and silver hybrid cables from other brands, but they all gives a bright sound with copper kinds bass, and less treble extension.
 
But in Eros ll+, I can feel everything is different from my previous experience, very soft sound with a super good treble extension, even in the sound stage is wider, and
 
also with a deeply bass diffuse in my ear.
 
Anyway, this is the best hybrid cable I had heard, thanks SuYang and Eric from Effect audio team to give this good cable.
 
Thanks
 
Eddie
 

 

 

 

 

[spw1880]

Hi effect audio, which cable would you recommend for an iem that is warm, already has strong bass, that could use higher tonal definition, seperation and extension. I currently use a cable which is copper silver alloy.