[cho8]

Why do you want to change the cable?  Is that related to changing a sound characteristic or to accessorize your iem/ciem?

If you want to get some idea about what to expect from different cables, you can read some of the comparisons I covered in my review HERE.

It's a bit difficult to say what I need or want from different cables as I haven't got my Zeus r's yet. Suppose I'm pre-empting what I would expect to gain from different cables based on the differences that Linum have made to the k10's. The additional benefits of the Linum being they are so light you hardly notice them but they're definitely not just to accessorise my ciems. I don't want to change anything, just enhance everything if that makes sense. One main thing being, from reviews(read yours many times!)that the soundstage isn't as wide as the XIV so I would expect a difference over the stock cable there. Obviously haven't listened to the btg cable yet so maybe should try that first. Just trying to save time by asking first

 

[NaiveSound]

I have a question, I don't see it anywhere...

Sincr this is my first ciem, it's a hard acrylic structure that causes friction I suppose? Does it slide easy in the ear..? Why doesn't it need any lube?

Going in dry.?

 

[Cotnijoe]

I have a question, I don't see it anywhere...

Sincr this is my first ciem, it's a hard acrylic structure that causes friction I suppose? Does it slide easy in the ear..? Why doesn't it need any lube?

Going in dry.?

 
Some people like using some lube, its definitely not necessary.

 

[moedawg140]

Water-based lubricant is the most optimal/best way to go if lubrication is to be used for your C/IEMs.

 

[NaiveSound]

Water-based lubricant is the most optimal/best way to go if lubrication is to be used for your C/IEMs.

Should I worry about lube? I definitely don't want liquid to chill on my ear drums or go inside the bores of the ciem and hydrate the drivers... Unless I'm an idiot and none of that would happen?

 

[chef8489]

You can use saliva or oto-ease if you feel you need lube. You need but a drop round the canal piece.

 

[moedawg140]

Should I worry about lube? I definitely don't want liquid to chill on my ear drums or go inside the bores of the ciem and hydrate the drivers... Unless I'm an idiot and none of that would happen?

I would not post if there was a worry.

No need to worry. Unless you want to/will worry no matter what; then by all means, don't use any lubricant.

 

[Mimouille]

I have a question, I don't see it anywhere...

Sincr this is my first ciem, it's a hard acrylic structure that causes friction I suppose? Does it slide easy in the ear..? Why doesn't it need any lube?

Going in dry.?

It is harder in the morning if you just showered, because your ears will be dry. Later in the day the inside of your ears will be more...slippery

 

[Jack Vang]

Words can't explain how epic the Zeus-ADEL sounds. I'm completely floored right now and the prototype isn't even cased yet. 
 

 

[Dithyrambes]

Uh oh...time to save up

 

[EagleWings]

  Words can't explain how epic the Zeus-ADEL sounds. I'm completely floored right now and the prototype isn't even cased yet. 
 

 
That is great news Jack. I guess I am just going to have to wait for the release to place an order. I should be able to decide between the R and XIV at the Canjam. I see that there has been some changes with the shape of the shell to accommodate the ADEL module.

 

[Jack Vang]

   
That is great news Jack. I guess I am just going to wait for the release. I should be able to decide between the R and XIV at the Canjam. I see that there has been some changes with the shape of the shell to accommodate the ADEL module.

 
Good eye! We put the shell engineers and techs into overdrive to come up with something that'll accommodate the ADEL. Zeus-XR (switch) ADEL (MAM) should be available for audition at RMAF!

 

[EagleWings]

   
Good eye! We put the shell engineers and techs into overdrive to come up with something that'll accommodate the ADEL. Zeus-XR (switch) ADEL (MAM) should be available for audition at RMAF!

 
That's awesome news. Can't wait!

 

[boblauer]

Should I worry about lube? I definitely don't want liquid to chill on my ear drums or go inside the bores of the ciem and hydrate the drivers... Unless I'm an idiot and none of that would happen?

You can get at almost any drug store a lubricator for hearing aids which helps with the first few times, after a while you'll get a natural coating and they slide in nice and snug and not irritate. The stuff cost @10 bucks if I remember and last forever. Otoferm is one brand amd there are others. 

 

[cho8]

I have a question, I don't see it anywhere...

Sincr this is my first ciem, it's a hard acrylic structure that causes friction I suppose? Does it slide easy in the ear..? Why doesn't it need any lube?

Going in dry.?

To be safe best not to use anything. Acrylic should slide in quite easily. Just point them forwards, line the tip up and turn anti clockwise as you push them in. As others have said, very clean ears will have a slight bit of friction but nothing too serious. I don't use creams even with silicon and those can stick quite a bit