[Zachik]

As long as the tips don't come off in your ear

Customs do not have tips...
So if you remove customs and something comes off in your ear - you got a problem!!

 

[olddude]

I think he was saying that about Uni's. But I agree, if part of a custom comes off, likely a trip to a doctor is in your immediate future.

 

[mr.karmalicious]

secret advantage of customs—not having to carry gd tweezers in your bag for when a tip inevitably pops off and needs fishing out

 

[Sifo]

secret advantage of customs—not having to carry gd tweezers in your bag for when a tip inevitably pops off and needs fishing out

I panic every time this happens at a show when I'm demoing iems.

 

[forbiddenbeat]

Asking this again – does anyone have a cable upgrade recommendation for the Valks? I was thinking of getting the Eros II+ 8-wire, but not sure if there is another option from EA that might be a better fit. Not looking to change the sound signature, just more of the goodness.

 

[proedros]

@forbiddenbeat what sound changes/improvements are yoy seeking from the cable for your Valkyrie ? budget ?

 

[forbiddenbeat]

@forbiddenbeat what sound changes/improvements are yoy seeking from the cable for your Valkyrie ? budget ?

I think more extension and sound stage, if possible. This might sound dumb, but I really enjoy 8-wires and their heft, so I'm really just trying to justify a reason to get an 8-wire (I have a Janus D for my Phantoms and love it). Budget is $1500, less is better of course.

 

[CL14715]

I think more extension and sound stage, if possible. This might sound dumb, but I really enjoy 8-wires and their heft, so I'm really just trying to justify a reason to get an 8-wire (I have a Janus D for my Phantoms and love it). Budget is $1500, less is better of course.

I have a guy that makes cables in the UK that rival any cable to can get here and he charges much less. He made me one for Valkyrie and Legend X. He would make you a killer wire for $600 ish... Level 4 Litz

 

[Tristy]

I have a guy that makes cables in the UK that rival any cable to can get here and he charges much less. He made me one for Valkyrie and Legend X. He would make you a killer wire for $600 ish... Level 4 Litz

Who is this?

 

[CL14715]

 

[CL14715]

Who is this?

Skedra. He has an audio Blog as well. www.vikingaudioblog.com

 

[szore]

Asking this again – does anyone have a cable upgrade recommendation for the Valks? I was thinking of getting the Eros II+ 8-wire, but not sure if there is another option from EA that might be a better fit. Not looking to change the sound signature, just more of the goodness.

I used my custom Valkyries with a PWAudio 1950s cable and the sound was superlative! (love that word), I know that is an expensive cable, but my point is it is a copper cable, where the eros II (which I use, the stock), is copper/silver hybrid. So investing in a quality copper may be an option. i demoed the PWA Monile at canjam, and that sounded fantastic on the Val!, but again, that is a $1,000 cable...

I also use the PWAudio Limited on my CL2: that is an amazing cable! It retails for $200, buy PW says it is very generously priced, and I agree! It's a dark horse bargain...

check here..

https://www.mtmtaudio.com/products/pw-audio-limited-headphone-upgrade-cable?variant=28656512401468

https://shop.musicteck.com/collections/pwaudio

https://music-sanctuary.com/collections/pw-audio

 

[forbiddenbeat]

I used my custom Valkyries with a PWAudio 1950s cable and the sound was superlative! (love that word), I know that is an expensive cable, but my point is it is a copper cable, where the eros II (which I use, the stock), is copper/silver hybrid. So investing in a quality copper may be an option. i demoed the PWA Monile at canjam, and that sounded fantastic on the Val!, but again, that is a $1,000 cable...

Thank you! I'll check out the PW cables. Someone from Effect Audio recommended the Cleopatra Octa, which looks like it might fit what I'm looking for. Now, to decide whether to spend the money.

 

[szore]

Thank you! I'll check out the PW cables. Someone from Effect Audio recommended the Cleopatra Octa, which looks like it might fit what I'm looking for. Now, to decide whether to spend the money.

I wouldn't...I owned the Cleopatra 4 wire, and while it is a fabulous cable, the 8 wire version is only slightly better (to my ears); the Cleopatra is VERY smooth and does not suit the DD of the Valkyries at all IMHO: I would go with an 8-wire eros II (or equivalent), or even a quality 8 wire copper based on budget and taste....

 

[olddude]

The PlusSound Exo Copper is $150 and will certainly bring out more bass and lessen treble. I'm not sure what it might do to the mids, but it's an excellent cable and certainly worth more than its low price. Eletech has a copper Fortitude for about $200 that is very nice is well. If you aren not looking to break the bank.

Again, knowing your source and IEMs would help in knowing what you are trying to accomplish.

Edit- If you REALLY want bass, the Ares ll+ will do that. It's got a big old bass bump.