Effect Audio cables thread

[msiekkb]

I can't wait for this.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

I have question about compare Thor Silver and Eros II, because I searching cable to CA FIBAE3 which add a little more body on lower female vocals and more allure than stock cable. I don't lost fast attacking and decay.

Thor Silver II will be more to your liking, the Eros II does not add more body to the sound, it just opens it up and widens the soundstage and there are better defined layers. The Ares II does add more body to lower female vocals, and is my go to cable with them.

The Thor Silver II is similar, but does not add the extra sparkle up top that the Ares II does, and also the Thor Silver II has a slightly wider soundstage.

 

[msiekkb]

Very thanks for your impressions. Ares II I thinking to much warm and slow attack and decay for me. I no add any warm and slowest to FIBAE3 than stock cable. Only I want a little more body on lowest female vocals, because sometimes is too dry, example Keiko in Kalafina


I want this same signature, attack, decay as like stock cable. Separation, layers, resolution if will be better than is very fine for me.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

Very thanks for your impressions. Ares II I thinking to much warm and slow attack and decay for me. I no add any warm and slowest to FIBAE3 than stock cable. Only I want a little more body on lowest female vocals, because sometimes is too dry, example Keiko in Kalafina


I want this same signature, attack, decay as like stock cable. Separation, layers, resolution if will be better than is very fine for me.

Eros II is closest to stock signature, whilst adding extra air and separation, along with clarity. But it does not get rid of the slightly dry sound of the vocals in that track.

The Thor Silver II is not dry sounding, but it is slightly fuller than the Eros II, but not as full as Ares II, or slow in any way. It add body down low without taking away attack, but the edges of notes are a little rounded and not as sharp as with Eros II.

Stock is somewhat between the two, drier than the Thor Silver II, but not as clean and the Eros II. The Eros II is the most expansive in terms of air and soundstage, but the Thor Silver II adds body and warmth to the lower vocals and never sounds harsh.

 

[msiekkb]

Very thanks Oscar for your impression, very useful.

 

[EffectAudio]

Eros II is closest to stock signature, whilst adding extra air and separation, along with clarity. But it does not get rid of the slightly dry sound of the vocals in that track.

The Thor Silver II is not dry sounding, but it is slightly fuller than the Eros II, but not as full as Ares II, or slow in any way. It add body down low without taking away attack, but the edges of notes are a little rounded and not as sharp as with Eros II.

Stock is somewhat between the two, drier than the Thor Silver II, but not as clean and the Eros II. The Eros II is the most expansive in terms of air and soundstage, but the Thor Silver II adds body and warmth to the lower vocals and never sounds harsh.

Very soon, i'm gonna owe you more than a coffee the next time i visit UK

 

[Wyville]

For anyone who is interested, I just put up my full review of Lionheart:

Effect Audio Lionheart - A Maestro Of Harmony

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

For anyone who is interested, I just put up my full review of Lionheart:

Effect Audio Lionheart - A Maestro Of Harmony

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Excellent review, as you know it is one of my favourites from the Effect lineup and you now know why a natural tone but with excellent layering, air and separation.

 

[Wyville]

Excellent review, as you know it is one of my favourites from the Effect lineup and you now know why a natural tone but with excellent layering, air and separation.

Thanks! Yes you are absolutely right and I love this cable to bits. It does exactly those things that suit my preferences.

 

[ezekiel77]

Thanks! Yes you are absolutely right and I love this cable to bits. It does exactly those things that suit my preferences.

Endgame cable found... Now to find the lucky IEM to pair them with haha.

 

[Wyville]

Endgame cable found... Now to find the lucky IEM to pair them with haha.

While I am of course curious to hear more cables, I do think Lionheart will be very hard to beat as my personal favourite. And as for the IEMs... I might have something up my sleeve.

 

[doctorjazz]

Great review, @Wyville!!!

 

[Wyville]

Great review, @Wyville!!!

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to do, especially because I had the opportunity to pair Lionheart with the VE5. Absolute heaven!

 

[kubig123]

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to do, especially because I had the opportunity to pair Lionheart with the VE5. Absolute heaven!

That has to be a really nice combo!!!!

 

[Wyville]

That has to be a really nice combo!!!!

It is! Lionheart adds a bit of warmth that makes the VE5 sound incredibly natural, while maintaining the characteristics of the VE5. I only spent a little bit of time with it for this review, but will certainly also include more on the pairing in my VE5 review.