[Jayden]

Y'all who have heard the Socrates 8 prototype, do you guys think it'll synergise with a warm IEM, say the Mentor FS and the ilk? Or would it be too warm?

I'll be heading down Eric's next week to hang out and listen to his prototypes. I'll tell you about it after

 

[drftr]

I'll be heading down Eric's next week to hang out and listen to his prototypes. I'll tell you about it after

What IEMs will you use for your demo? I'm still interested in this cable but I have to make up my mind quickly (about to continue travelling in portable hifi wasteland) and may have to buy a different brand instead; Laura not being within reach financially and Socrates OG not being warm and lush enough in the mids plus a little bit too bright up top.

drftr

 

[jlemaster1957]

Y'all who have heard the Socrates 8 prototype, do you guys think it'll synergise with a warm IEM, say the Mentor FS and the ilk? Or would it be too warm?

I have not heard the prototype (though I hope to one day… ETA yet @Eric Chong?). Pls see my earlier post for my impressions with the Socrates OG on the Legend X, a warm IEM if ever there was one here. Earlier impressions on the P8 Socrates suggest that all this will be taken up to another level entirely. I will share my own impression whenever I get a listen.

 

[Craftsman1511]

I have not heard the prototype (though I hope to one day… ETA yet @Eric Chong?). Pls see my earlier post for my impressions with the Socrates OG on the Legend X, a warm IEM if ever there was one here. Earlier impressions on the P8 Socrates suggest that all this will be taken up to another level entirely. I will share my own impression whenever I get a listen.

Great impressions mate, I think I would agree as far as Socrates goes. With 8 wires it would be a gamble, there's a chance that it would head towards a gooey direction paired with a warm IEM. I shall eagerly wait for a prototype or demo impressions. @Jayden your advice would be greatly appreciated!

I've heard Eric re-working the P8 Soc again and again, seemed to me that it'll really be another level as you've mentioned. Love it when creators (IEMs or otherwise) takes their works seriously

 

[drftr]

Great impressions mate, I think I would agree as far as Socrates goes. With 8 wires it would be a gamble, there's a chance that it would head towards a gooey direction paired with a warm IEM. I shall eagerly wait for a prototype or demo impressions. @Jayden your advice would be greatly appreciated!

I've heard Eric re-working the P8 Soc again and again, seemed to me that it'll really be another level as you've mentioned. Love it when creators (IEMs or otherwise) takes their works seriously

Often, but I'm 100% sure not always, adding extra strands of the very same cable leads to a much more dynamic sound in which both frequency extremes are seemingly becoming more energetic while the mids seem to stay behind a bit. I don't think they do as they must receive the same extra percentage of energy, but because we tend to pick up extremes easier (sub bass + high treble) it may seem that an 8-wire becomes a little brighter instead of warmer. Let's see how that works out for Socrates 8 as in this very case I hope to be wrong as I'd need exactly the opposite effect for my situation, or a more linear approach like a baby Laura so that I can tune with a new DAP instead.

drftr

 

[Jayden]

What IEMs will you use for your demo? I'm still interested in this cable but I have to make up my mind quickly (about to continue travelling in portable hifi wasteland) and may have to buy a different brand instead; Laura not being within reach financially and Socrates OG not being warm and lush enough in the mids plus a little bit too bright up top.

drftr

Im bringing down a UM fusang and Odin to try out Eric's goodies. The OTL doesn't come across to me as an overtly warm piece of cable though, so it might not turn out to be what you're looking for afterall.

Eric teased about some wild "do-not-know-if-it'll-make-the-cut" prototypes over the whatsapp and got me really excited to try them. Cant wait for the outing next week!

 

[drftr]

The OTL doesn't come across to me as an overtly warm piece of cable though

Correct, that's why I added the word linear. Not easy to find with copper unless it becomes totally dead and boring.

drftr

 

[Eric Chong]

ETA yet @Eric Chong?

We should be looking at Dec due to supply chain delays. Final tuning and most kinks are sorted out and set in stone

"do-not-know-if-it'll-make-the-cut" prototypes

shushhhh

 

[klyzon]

feels like I need to start saving up and get a pair of OTL to pair with ody

 

[drftr]

feels like I need to start saving up and get a pair of OTL to pair with ody

I can recommend winning one. Really, think about the benefits...

drftr

 

[Jayden]

feels like I need to start saving up and get a pair of OTL to pair with ody

How goes the Ody? I've been in love with the Odin / OTL synergy and i'd imagine the Ody to take it a notch up

 

[Kiats]

Big shout out to @Eric Chong and team! See what the nice delivery chap brought today? Gorgeous colour! And excellent luxurious feel! Though it took me a while to get the protective stickers off… And Eric wonders why I usually don’t bother with the tape over the cable connectors.

 

[Kiats]

feels like I need to start saving up and get a pair of OTL to pair with ody

It will be worth the saving up. But then again, the Socrates 8 is coming out as well… First world problems: decisions decisions…

 

[klyzon]

It will be worth the saving up. But then again, the Socrates 8 is coming out as well… First world problems: decisions decisions…

will need to try the socrates 8 first, seems like OTL with ody is for now the better combo

 

[stacey]

I’m expecting the Odyssey soon. I’m keeping my eyes/ears on the Soc 8, and the OTL. Looking forward to hearing impressions between the two of them.