[Eric Chong]

Very nice Daniel, always love the shots you include as well. (Still very jealous. )

I still have to start working on my Gae Bolg review properly, but will also include the difference between the Lite with stock cable and the Complete with Prudence, as well as a bonus that arrived very recently. Hold on to your hats... [crappy compact camera shot alert! ]

Ahhh the Project 8 ... i am still feeling like an idiot for swapping yours and Michael’s shipment =\

So glad it has arrived safely though!

 

[Wyville]

Ahhh the Project 8 ... i am still feeling like an idiot for swapping yours and Michael’s shipment =\

So glad it has arrived safely though!

No problem at all Eric. Easily solved. Everybody happy.

 

[bluestorm1992]

Hi everyone,

I am deciding which Eletech cable to get for my U18t, and could use some of your kind advice. @ctop suggested the Socrates to me, which I will definitely try. Besides that, I am wondering whether Iliad or Plato would be a good pairing as well. I read that the Iliad pairs very well with A18s, but I am less sure about its synergy with U18t.

 

[Eric Chong]

Hi everyone,

I am deciding which Eletech cable to get for my U18t, and could use some of your kind advice. @ctop suggested the Socrates to me, which I will definitely try. Besides that, I am wondering whether Iliad or Plato would be a good pairing as well. I read that the Iliad pairs very well with A18s, but I am less sure about its synergy with U18t.

Heyy Buddy,

Thanks for considering Eletech in your upgrade cables path!

Whilst the synergy matters, it would ultimately boils down to which areas you would like to hear improvements on , your sound signature preferences as well as music you listen to.

Meanwhile, theoretically the Socrates should make for a rather good pair-up with the U18t though i have not yet try that specific pairing before. The Socrates should add in a rather good sense of layering, dynamism as well as soundstage airness. It should be a rather clean setup inching slightly towards a little warmth. Again, i've not tried out this specific pairing so it'll be good if you get to audition the pairing. Let me know your thoughts when you get a chance to!

Here's my thoughts (based off memory) on the "Plato" and "Iliad". I remember testing out this pairing a good number of months back when audio shows was still rampant ; Unfortunately back then "Socrates" wasn't released yet so i didn't have it with me to test it out. In my books, the Plato is a definite better synergy with the U18t as opposed to the Iliad. The Plato opens up the U18t significantly bringing about a perfect harmony of all the details that the U18t churns out whilst adding in plenty of air in the head room. The imaging is much more precise and image are pin-point accurate. Mids are more coherent and full bodied with that set up.

The Iliad whilst adding on a hue of nice warmth, did not achieve as much as the Plato did in the pairing. "Iliad" also added a mid bass texture that i find deviates from the originality of the U18t - thus that pair up wasn't much to my liking.

Hope it helps! Do note that these are based off my personal preferences so it'll be nice if you could listen to those pairing yourself. Would love to hear your thoughts!

 

[bluestorm1992]

Heyy Buddy,

Thanks for considering Eletech in your upgrade cables path!

Whilst the synergy matters, it would ultimately boils down to which areas you would like to hear improvements on , your sound signature preferences as well as music you listen to.

Meanwhile, theoretically the Socrates should make for a rather good pair-up with the U18t though i have not yet try that specific pairing before. The Socrates should add in a rather good sense of layering, dynamism as well as soundstage airness. It should be a rather clean setup inching slightly towards a little warmth. Again, i've not tried out this specific pairing so it'll be good if you get to audition the pairing. Let me know your thoughts when you get a chance to!

Here's my thoughts (based off memory) on the "Plato" and "Iliad". I remember testing out this pairing a good number of months back when audio shows was still rampant ; Unfortunately back then "Socrates" wasn't released yet so i didn't have it with me to test it out. In my books, the Plato is a definite better synergy with the U18t as opposed to the Iliad. The Plato opens up the U18t significantly bringing about a perfect harmony of all the details that the U18t churns out whilst adding in plenty of air in the head room. The imaging is much more precise and image are pin-point accurate. Mids are more coherent and full bodied with that set up.

The Iliad whilst adding on a hue of nice warmth, did not achieve as much as the Plato did in the pairing. "Iliad" also added a mid bass texture that i find deviates from the originality of the U18t - thus that pair up wasn't much to my liking.

Hope it helps! Do note that these are based off my personal preferences so it'll be nice if you could listen to those pairing yourself. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Dear Eric,

Thanks so much for your suggestion! Since I can get Plato+Socrates for the price of Iliad, I think it make sense for me to get the two cables first and try. Will definitely report my thoughts here after getting them.

 

[Eric Chong]

No worries, happy to share my views. Psyched to hear your feedbacks!

@Andrew DiMarcangelo from BloomAudio should be able to set you up!

 

[mvvRAZ]

@bluestorm1992 I tried the Iliad with the A18t back when I had it (stupid me why did I sell it), and the Iliad is the best match imo. It adds a little more presence and decay to what is already a very fast bass response and the effects it had on the staging were incredible

Here goes a photo of the combo <3

 

[Eric Chong]

@bluestorm1992 I tried the Iliad with the A18t back when I had it (stupid me why did I sell it), and the Iliad is the best match imo. It adds a little more presence and decay to what is already a very fast bass response and the effects it had on the staging were incredible

Here goes a photo of the combo <3

You sold your A18t? The artwork on it is swag though!

But yeah i remember you loved the Iliad on it and i still owe you that coffee till this day rofl!

 

[mvvRAZ]

You sold your A18t? The artwork on it is swag though!

But yeah i remember you loved the Iliad on it and i still owe you that coffee till this day rofl!

The watch parts are so nice yeah. I’ll definitely be getting them again on some future 64 CIEM, unfortunately I did indeed sell it

 

[JonathanKlein]

CIEMs never sounded so good. Eletech Illiad, Astell&Kern SP2000 Cu, 64 Audio A18s

 

[bluestorm1992]

Also ordered my Iliad today from Bloom audio with the help of @Andrew DiMarcangelo; can't wait for it to arrive!

Sorry Eric that I did not end up taking the advice from you. Just couldn't resisting my temptation of getting the best from Eletech.

 

[NYanakiev]

Also ordered my Iliad today from Bloom audio with the help of @Andrew DiMarcangelo; can't wait for it to arrive!

Sorry Eric that I did not end up taking the advice from you. Just couldn't resisting my temptation of getting the best from Eletech.

Good move! I was mostly using the Plato that my Thummim came with but have to say that the Iliad is sensational- both in build quality terms and due to what it does to the sound sig.

I still alternate between the two ie go for the Plato when out and about as it is thinner but also when I want to "tame" the sound a bit based on genre.

On that note, Iliad+Thummim make for a wild, wild pairing. I am surprised that MMR don't offer a choice between the two when ordering the IEMs.

 

[bluestorm1992]

Good move! I was mostly using the Plato that my Thummim came with but have to say that the Iliad is sensational- both in build quality terms and due to what it does to the sound sig.

I still alternate between the two ie go for the Plato when out and about as it is thinner but also when I want to "tame" the sound a bit based on genre.

On that note, Iliad+Thummim make for a wild, wild pairing. I am surprised that MMR don't offer a choice between the two when ordering the IEMs.

They probably don't want to make Thummim with a super high price (>$5000) and scare people away.

 

[mungster]

Also ordered my Iliad today from Bloom audio with the help of @Andrew DiMarcangelo; can't wait for it to arrive!

Sorry Eric that I did not end up taking the advice from you. Just couldn't resisting my temptation of getting the best from Eletech.

Let us know how it sound. That's one expensive cable.

 

[KickAssChewGum]

I still need to do my long overdue tour write-up (it’s coming, I promise) but I just wanted to say that I was so impressed with the Plato in particular that I ordered one immediately. I received it very promptly (thanks Eric) and have paired it with my Empire Ears Legend Xs. I have to tell you all that this combo is as close to the mythical ‘endgame’ as I think I’m ever likely to come. Incredible work Eric! The Plato turns what is already an incredible IEM into near perfection.