[Kiats]

What I would like to see from Eletech is a highend copper cable that is more resolving and less stiff than the Socrates. I also hope that the new cable of the Virtues series is less prone to tangling than the Fortitude and Prudence.

Another new product that is needed is a 4.4 mm female to 2.5/3.5 mm male adapter. When PWA can do it, it should be possible for Eletech as well.

Speaking of adapters: since IFI refuse to give us a 4.4 mm impedance adapter, I'm hoping that Eletech may come up with one. It is sorely needed.

Last, but not least, I hope that ET will stick with DHL as their shipping partner. I live in the remotest area one can think of, but DHL always delivers quickly.

One suspects that the 2.5mm socket will soon be obsolete (or at least an afterthought). Notice that even AK DAPs now come with 4.4mm sockets.

 

[gryphonos]

Thank you! Yes, the UM boys do take great care in crafting customs. No regrets at all doing it!

It is great with the Attila (which is the stock cable for the Mason FS). I hear it is wonderful with the Aeneid as well. I recall you have that right?

In terms of sound differences, what I will say is that you get a consistent fit (no need to tweak or shift it now and then once it gets loose or dislodged) and the BCD is more nuanced yet impactful.

Hello Kiats,

I have done ear impressions for a ciem of another company. What is required for an ciem from UM? 3D-scans?
And if the 3D-scan, which I already have, is perfectly done, could I use it for an UM ciem?
Thanks for answering my questions in advance!

 

[Blanchot]

One suspects that the 2.5mm socket will soon be obsolete (or at least an afterthought). Notice that even AK DAPs now come with 4.4mm sockets.

I agree. Most of my listening is done with 4.4 but I have a few Cowon players that I use when I'm out and about (dogwalking etc). I've been using DD Hifi adapters but they have a tendency to slip out of the socket.

 

[Kiats]

I agree. Most of my listening is done with 4.4 but I have a few Cowon players that I use when I'm out and about (dogwalking etc). I've been using DD Hifi adapters but they have a tendency to slip out of the socket.

Hmm… I suspect whatever brand you use will have the same issue @Blanchot cos the design will be similar, if not the same. Cos DD hifi adapters are very well made and which is what makes it not worth it for most other brands to go into that realm.

 

[Kiats]

Hello Kiats,

I have done ear impressions for a ciem of another company. What is required for an ciem from UM? 3D-scans?
And if the 3D-scan, which I already have, is perfectly done, could I use it for an UM ciem?
Thanks for answering my questions in advance!

Yes, it is 3D scans. Of course, it will depend on how deep the scans were and other requirements they may have. You could write directly to UM attaching the file of your scan and see if they can work with it? Hope that helps. If not, your AD could do that for you.

 

[noplsestar]

Hmm… I suspect whatever brand you use will have the same issue @Blanchot cos the design will be similar, if not the same. Cos DD hifi adapters are very well made and which is what makes it not worth it for most other brands to go into that realm.

I also have to use DD adapters (4.4 female to 3.5 male) and I think they are not very well made. I have two of them because with one the left ear started to be cut out. And the second one works but the sound is a small downgrade. It could be made better I think and I would be willing to pay more for a better product. But I guess Eletech already said sometime ago that they won’t make this adapter.

Ps.: Looking forward to their headphone cables as well!

 

[Eric Chong]

What I would like to see from Eletech is a highend copper cable that is more resolving and less stiff than the Socrates. I also hope that the new cable of the Virtues series is less prone to tangling than the Fortitude and Prudence.

Another new product that is needed is a 4.4 mm female to 2.5/3.5 mm male adapter. When PWA can do it, it should be possible for Eletech as well.

Speaking of adapters: since IFI refuse to give us a 4.4 mm impedance adapter, I'm hoping that Eletech may come up with one. It is sorely needed.

Last, but not least, I hope that ET will stick with DHL as their shipping partner. I live in the remotest area one can think of, but DHL always delivers quickly.

Oh yes, the Copper is definitely on the pipeline. We've code named it already internally so that's definitely moving along fine. I'll have to see if we can have a semi-prototype by NYC Canjam

Adaptor wise, we may have found a method to craft the ultrashort adaptors that doesn't significantly loses signal transmission. However it remains to be seen if we will proceed with the project seeing as we're a small lab with limited resources and time to explore all projects. 2022 will be a busy and heavy year.

As for DHL, oh yes definitely. The only logistics partner we trust. I've had so many problems with other logistics over the years that i completely gave up on them. Now what's worrisome is that DHL has been slowly increasing the prices ( in fact 2 times in a year). I can only hope it doesn't become exorbitant.

Ps.: Looking forward to their headphone cables as well!

Starting with 1 model that we've extensively worked on in Q1 2022! I'll be sending them out to few guys for a sanity check before launching it

 

[Sifo]

Looking forward to seeing you guys again and testing out the new goodies in NYC

 

[Eric Chong]

Looking forward to seeing you guys again and testing out the new goodies in NYC

We've had the show booked but praying hard that travel restrictions don't change by then..

 

[crax1905]

Looking forward to see some budget cables that everyone can buy. I hope Eletech may do this.

 

[korvin12]

 

[Eric Chong]

Nice collection of the Project 8s you have there~!! Hope you've enjoyed em'

 

[JerryX]

Booked NYC Canjam tickets for me & gf! Yes I introduced her into some portable iems this year while we were bored staying home, and she is clearly interested in them, and can tell sound differences fairly well! Can't wait to let her try on Eletech cables and meet Eric and your team.

Saw some interesting ideas in this thread! Here are my #wouldliketoseefromEletech ideas!

Top item in my mind would be some gadgets that will make our lives easier. e.g. A case with new design for TOTL cables, portable IEM&DAP carry bags, 2.5 + 3.5 -> 4.4 adapters, etc. I know Eletech does a great job with leather cases, and I hope you guys will come up with something even fancier. There seems to be a new trend that every cable studio offers things more than just cables, and I believe Eric also has some secret projects and crazy ideas. Hope some of them can be actually implemented

Second thing I would love to see is the releases of headphone cables. It should give way more freedom to put in some serious engineering and materials than iem cables. I hope you can consider extending the design philosophy of the Y-splitters and plugs, make your headphone cables consistent in your lineup. I think every cable crafter has their own iconic design pattern, I wish Eletech can bring theirs into the next level. Hear me! A larger cable tie is welcomed!

Third thing I would suggest is to add more care to customers, especially new audiophiles who do not have knowledge in cable maintenance. It can be a small card or even booklet/pamphlet included in the packaging. You can put some easy-to-be-ignored tips there, like, don't apply alcohol onto the cable which will make it stiff quickly. I am lucky to have someone take care of my when I joined audio world, but not everyone has the insight into some common, bad practices which wears down cables much faster. I believe it's not easy to make great packaging, but it's even harder to think backwards from audiophiles' perspective of view, so just my two cent.

P.S. Any sneak peak at NYC Canjam will be excellent!

 

[Eric Chong]

Booked NYC Canjam tickets for me & gf! Yes I introduced her into some portable iems this year while we were bored staying home, and she is clearly interested in them, and can tell sound differences fairly well! Can't wait to let her try on Eletech cables and meet Eric and your team.

Saw some interesting ideas in this thread! Here are my #wouldliketoseefromEletech ideas!

Top item in my mind would be some gadgets that will make our lives easier. e.g. A case with new design for TOTL cables, portable IEM&DAP carry bags, 2.5 + 3.5 -> 4.4 adapters, etc. I know Eletech does a great job with leather cases, and I hope you guys will come up with something even fancier. There seems to be a new trend that every cable studio offers things more than just cables, and I believe Eric also has some secret projects and crazy ideas. Hope some of them can be actually implemented

Second thing I would love to see is the releases of headphone cables. It should give way more freedom to put in some serious engineering and materials than iem cables. I hope you can consider extending the design philosophy of the Y-splitters and plugs, make your headphone cables consistent in your lineup. I think every cable crafter has their own iconic design pattern, I wish Eletech can bring theirs into the next level. Hear me! A larger cable tie is welcomed!

Third thing I would suggest is to add more care to customers, especially new audiophiles who do not have knowledge in cable maintenance. It can be a small card or even booklet/pamphlet included in the packaging. You can put some easy-to-be-ignored tips there, like, don't apply alcohol onto the cable which will make it stiff quickly. I am lucky to have someone take care of my when I joined audio world, but not everyone has the insight into some common, bad practices which wears down cables much faster. I believe it's not easy to make great packaging, but it's even harder to think backwards from audiophiles' perspective of view, so just my two cent.

P.S. Any sneak peak at NYC Canjam will be excellent!

Look forward to seeing you buddy~!! Long while since we last caught up

Based on your "Would-like-to-see" list, I can fairly say that you'll likely see most, if not all of them fulfilled in 2022 . It's gonna be a busy year for us, especially with global shows likely resuming.

RE : NYC Canjam sneak peek ; Let's say i'm trying to get 2 very interesting projects done by then ; Or at least prototypes of em'.

-Eric

 

[korvin12]

Nice collection of the Project 8s you have there~!! Hope you've enjoyed em'

Yes Boss, of cos I enjoy all of them, looking forward to your next iem cable masterpiece next year