Effect Audio cables thread

[EffectAudio]

  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
 

 

 

 

 Thanks Eddie for the impressions! Glad you love the Eros II+ as much as we do! 

 

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.

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[eddie0817]

My set up now
 
DAP:Lotoo PAW GOLD
Headphone: VE6X1
Cable:Effect audio Ares ll +
IC: Effect audio Leonidas 8 wire
Amp : Mass-kobo model 404
 
 
Effect audio Leonidas 8 wire is a super good IC, soft and neutral, I am love it a lot
 

 

[FidelityCastro]

Couple of observations on my current crop of Effect Audio cables:

For the past year I have thoroughly enjoyed my Eros (8w or 4w, 2.5mm balanced jack) with both my Earsonics Velvets and Cosmic Ears CE6P. I like guitar-based music (rock, blues, acoustic, Americana) and the Eros (a hybrid silver and copper) has been an awesome pairing with both of those IEMs and any DAP (currently an Onkyo DP-X1) for my kind of music.

I'm generally not a fan of copper cables, but having just changed to the new Ares II+ (8w balanced again), I have to say that it sounds utterly fantastic. Kick drums and bass guitar sound absolutely incredible - the best I've ever heard from any of my portable rigs and there is a lovely sense of air that even the Eros doesn't give me.

It may be a by product of the Ares II+ sounding so good, but I've also become very conscious of the difference in perceived sound quality when listening to it in a quiet environment versus somewhere with background noise. It sounds great in public but utterly joyous in a super quiet environment, something I was less conscious of with the Eros.

I've also noticed that where the Eros used to sound even better with extra boxes such as the ALO CDM or Chord Hugo connected to the Onkyo, the Ares actually sounds better to me just with the Onkyo.

Not sure of that helps anyone in their choices, but thought I would mention it.

 

[sonickarma]

Couple of observations on my current crop of Effect Audio cables:

For the past year I have thoroughly enjoyed my Eros (8w or 4w, 2.5mm balanced jack) with both my Earsonics Velvets and Cosmic Ears CE6P. I like guitar-based music (rock, blues, acoustic, Americana) and the Eros (a hybrid silver and copper) has been an awesome pairing with both of those IEMs and any DAP (currently an Onkyo DP-X1) for my kind of music.

I'm generally not a fan of copper cables, but having just changed to the new Ares II+ (8w balanced again), I have to say that it sounds utterly fantastic. Kick drums and bass guitar sound absolutely incredible - the best I've ever heard from any of my portable rigs and there is a lovely sense of air that even the Eros doesn't give me.

It may be a by product of the Ares II+ sounding so good, but I've also become very conscious of the difference in perceived sound quality when listening to it in a quiet environment versus somewhere with background noise. It sounds great in public but utterly joyous in a super quiet environment, something I was less conscious of with the Eros.

I've also noticed that where the Eros used to sound even better with extra boxes such as the ALO CDM or Chord Hugo connected to the Onkyo, the Ares actually sounds better to me just with the Onkyo.

Not sure of that helps anyone in their choices, but thought I would mention it.

Nice - best value versus quality cables out there in my experience
 
Cheers Fidelity on your views

 

[EffectAudio]

  My set up now
 
DAP:Lotoo PAW GOLD
Headphone: VE6X1
Cable:Effect audio Ares ll +
IC: Effect audio Leonidas 8 wire
Amp : Mass-kobo model 404
 
 
Effect audio Leonidas 8 wire is a super good IC, soft and neutral, I am love it a lot
 
 

Awesome setup! Kudos on wiring up your entire setup with Effect Audio Cables! ~ While we get loads of inquiries on the "Leonidas", i would like to inform you guys of the following :

"Leonidas" in 8 wire, 6 wire or interconnect or other configurations are available only via "Bespoke" option : http://www.effectaudio.com/bespoke.html/ . Do note that albeit Effect Audio's unique "Bespoke" program allows you to essentially create your own Effect Audio Cable, it is subjected to feasibility and materials availability. 

 

Couple of observations on my current crop of Effect Audio cables:

For the past year I have thoroughly enjoyed my Eros (8w or 4w, 2.5mm balanced jack) with both my Earsonics Velvets and Cosmic Ears CE6P. I like guitar-based music (rock, blues, acoustic, Americana) and the Eros (a hybrid silver and copper) has been an awesome pairing with both of those IEMs and any DAP (currently an Onkyo DP-X1) for my kind of music.

I'm generally not a fan of copper cables, but having just changed to the new Ares II+ (8w balanced again), I have to say that it sounds utterly fantastic. Kick drums and bass guitar sound absolutely incredible - the best I've ever heard from any of my portable rigs and there is a lovely sense of air that even the Eros doesn't give me.

It may be a by product of the Ares II+ sounding so good, but I've also become very conscious of the difference in perceived sound quality when listening to it in a quiet environment versus somewhere with background noise. It sounds great in public but utterly joyous in a super quiet environment, something I was less conscious of with the Eros.

I've also noticed that where the Eros used to sound even better with extra boxes such as the ALO CDM or Chord Hugo connected to the Onkyo, the Ares actually sounds better to me just with the Onkyo.

Not sure of that helps anyone in their choices, but thought I would mention it.

Thank you for your kind words @FidelityCastro! We're appreciative of your continual support of our Brand & Products. While the II series are released, it was developed with a different signature design geometry in mind which results in a different sound signature albeit similar material base (ie, Pure Copper / Pure Silver)

Glad you liked the Ares II+, if you have the chance to, you can swing by your local retailers whom are EffectAudio's authorised dealers to demo the Eros II, Eros II+. I believe you'll be pleasantly surprised as well  
 

 

[cuiter23]

Just got my hands on a pair of Thor Copper for my Noble 3C terminated in 2.5mm TRRS.
 
Running them balanced from my AK300 and they sound amazing. At first they were going to be used with my Spartan IV but after a couple of hours having the cable on them both I decided it was a better fit for the 3Cs.
 
They have changed the sound profile of the IEMs by quite a bit. I am not 100% sure whether to attribute this to using the balanced out of my DAP or the cables. I'm assuming it is a combination of the two. Good news is, the change positive.
 
My 3Cs sound more mellow and relaxed with the new set-up. The energetic edge has been tamed quite a bit and the hot treble has been rounded out a little as well. However, poorly recorded tracks will still sound sibilant with the IEMs. That's just the nature of its V-Shaped tuning. On well recorded tracks, the vocals now sound much more intimate and engaging.
 
Despite the vocals being more intimate and sweeter. I feel that the overall soundstage definitely opened up. From what I remember, the 3C was always an average performer when it came to instrument positioning and accuracy. The addition of the cables along with the balanced output stage really helped in this regard. 
 
In conclusion, I find it weird that although the overall tonality of the IEMs shifted to a warmer sound, there is greater detail and clarity as well as improved imaging. This was surprising as the term "warm" normally does not correlate with "clarity". 
 
Before I go back to enjoying my music I want to give a huge shout-out to Eric and the Effect Audio team for being such an amazing group of people to work with. I would not hesitate to buy from them just based on their customer service, let alone sound!
 

 

 

 

 

[EffectAudio]

  Just got my hands on a pair of Thor Copper for my Noble 3C terminated in 2.5mm TRRS.
 
Running them balanced from my AK300 and they sound amazing. At first they were going to be used with my Spartan IV but after a couple of hours having the cable on them both I decided it was a better fit for the 3Cs.
 
They have changed the sound profile of the IEMs by quite a bit. I am not 100% sure whether to attribute this to using the balanced out of my DAP or the cables. I'm assuming it is a combination of the two. Good news is, the change positive.
 
My 3Cs sound more mellow and relaxed with the new set-up. The energetic edge has been tamed quite a bit and the hot treble has been rounded out a little as well. However, poorly recorded tracks will still sound sibilant with the IEMs. That's just the nature of its V-Shaped tuning. On well recorded tracks, the vocals now sound much more intimate and engaging.
 
Despite the vocals being more intimate and sweeter. I feel that the overall soundstage definitely opened up. From what I remember, the 3C was always an average performer when it came to instrument positioning and accuracy. The addition of the cables along with the balanced output stage really helped in this regard. 
 
In conclusion, I find it weird that although the overall tonality of the IEMs shifted to a warmer sound, there is greater detail and clarity as well as improved imaging. This was surprising as the term "warm" normally does not correlate with "clarity". 
 
Before I go back to enjoying my music I want to give a huge shout-out to Eric and the Effect Audio team for being such an amazing group of people to work with. I would not hesitate to buy from them just based on their customer service, let alone sound!
 

Thanks @cuiter23 ! Glad you love it  
- Eric

 

[Kiats]

Enjoying the fresh out of the box Sony WM1Z with the FitEar 335DW with Leonidas cable. Surprisingly, considering that some people consider the Sony and Fitears on the warm side, I can't say I have any issue with details and nuances.

Kudos to the sonic qualities of the Leonidas, Eric!

 

[EffectAudio]

Enjoying the fresh out of the box Sony WM1Z with the FitEar 335DW with Leonidas cable. Surprisingly, considering that some people consider the Sony and Fitears on the warm side, I can't say I have any issue with details and nuances.

Kudos to the sonic qualities of the Leonidas, Eric!

Thank you for the kind words Kiat!. Enjoy the "Leonidas", and definitely your new DAP!

-Eric

 

[Kiats]

Thank you for the kind words Kiat!. Enjoy the "Leonidas", and definitely your new DAP!


-Eric

Absolutely! Sonic nirvana!

 

[audio123]

Effect Audio Ares2+ is one of the best cables for vocals.
Paired perfectly with my Jomo 4 out of the QP1R.
Sensational cable by Effect Audio.

 

[sonickarma]

  Effect Audio Ares2+ is one of the best cables for vocals.
Paired perfectly with my Jomo 4 out of the QP1R.
Sensational cable by Effect Audio.

Yes very impressive and a great price also

 

[EffectAudio]

Thanks guys for showering us with appreciation!

Meanwhile, to give back to our brand followers and Head-Fiers alike, we've just launched the EA Copper Bonanza Giveaway!! Join us in this event and win yourself a Effect Audio Ares II / Ares II+!!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/825208/effect-audio-ares-ii-ares-ii-boutique-premium-iem-upgrade-cables-giveaway

- Eric

 

[audio123]

  Thanks guys for showering us with appreciation!

Meanwhile, to give back to our brand followers and Head-Fiers alike, we've just launched the EA Copper Bonanza Giveaway!! Join us in this event and win yourself a Effect Audio Ares II / Ares II+!!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/825208/effect-audio-ares-ii-ares-ii-boutique-premium-iem-upgrade-cables-giveaway

- Eric

idm another ares 2+ (=

 

[sonickarma]

  Thanks guys for showering us with appreciation!

Meanwhile, to give back to our brand followers and Head-Fiers alike, we've just launched the EA Copper Bonanza Giveaway!! Join us in this event and win yourself a Effect Audio Ares II / Ares II+!!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/825208/effect-audio-ares-ii-ares-ii-boutique-premium-iem-upgrade-cables-giveaway

- Eric

Cool stuff Eric 
 
Someone will be very happy