[Paulus XII]

 
Comply foam tips are treble extension, micro detail killer in my opinion.
 

 
Definitely.

 

[JimmyTryhard]

Linum cable just came in 

 
This thing is much lighter and thinner than I could have ever imagined. They fit very nicely, and I no longer have to deal with the earguides.
 
 
As for sound, I'm not quite sure if I hear a huge difference. I do definitely notice that the earphones seem a tiny bit more sensitive, with a little bit more of an airy sound and a slight increase to soundstage. I had to turn down the volume a bit from normal to achieve the same sound from the stock cable, or this could just be me. I do think that the treble has changed a bit, there is more extension and possibly sibilance than before, but it seems to be a very minute difference.
 
Overall, very satisfied with my new cable. It's the Dual-Twist BaX cable I believe.

 

[JimmyTryhard]

Hmm... a day later of listening to the Linum BaX cable, and I decided to switch back to the stock for a little while. It seems that the linum cable really did make the treble a bit harsher, something that I really didn't quite like, and since I come from GR07's and bought these earphones mainly to escape that harshness. The ergonomics of the linum beat any cable any day, but I think for a little while longer I'll stick to stock.
 
The linum cable turned out to actually increase my appreciation for the stock cable MUCH more haha. I can appreciate build quality a lot more now; rather than gingerly and carefully handling the cable like it's a piece of spiderweb, I am a lot more confident handling the stock cable than I was before. After all, if that tiny linum cable can withstand 13 pounds of pull, I'm pretty sure the stock cable can handle quite a bit as well.
 
Man, I love the linums but I wish they sounded just a tiny bit less harsh. While I definitely am not completely done with it for now, I think I just love the stock sound a bit more. I think I'll have to save the linum for when I'm on the go and stuff. I didn't expect cables to make such a difference on sound.
 
On a side note, how many disconnects/connects can MMCX connectors go through? I know that you're supposed to clean them every few months to keep the connection clean, but I worry about how many times I can disconnect/connect before they stop connecting properly altogether.

 

[Midgetguy]

The treble response probably has to do with the silver plating of the linum cable. I keep reading that silver and silver-plated stuff usually exhibits more treble response, though I don't personally know because I don't have anything to test with

 

[JimmyTryhard]

  The treble response probably has to do with the silver plating of the linum cable. I keep reading that silver and silver-plated stuff usually exhibits more treble response, though I don't personally know because I don't have anything to test with

This definitely seems to be the case, as the GR07CE's do have silver-plated cables as well. Hmm.

 

[olddude]

Silver can lead to a brighter sound.  It can also lead to needing a bit less power to maintain the same volume you have with a non-silver cable.  

 

[d1sturb3d]

isn't the stock cable silver plated already?
 
I remember a post by twister that the Linum cable and the stock cable have very minimal difference..probably because they are both silver plated?
 
I'll try to find the post

 

[Paulus XII]

  isn't the stock cable silver plated already?
 
I remember a post by twister that the Linum cable and the stock cable have very minimal difference..probably because they are both silver plated?
 
I'll try to find the post

 
I read it's silver + copper.

 

[H20Fidelity]

Fidue A83's stock cable is silver plated copper.

 

[olddude]

And the sound signature of the A83 is a bit bright on the top end.  I happen to be one who likes the stock cable.  
 
I got a silver/copper cable from Ted for my TF10 and it really brightened it up (in a good way).  I got a Moon Audio Silver Dragon balanced for my Shure 846 (also works n the A83 )and it brightens them up a bit and increases volume as well.  

 

[H20Fidelity]

In earlier A83 days I had planned to upgrade the cable, though I find their performance completely satisfactory on stock. And for those who believe they can hear a difference in cables, I do detect the silver plated copper already so I've never felt it required in the end. Fidue saved me adding an aftermarket cable because theirs already performs like one imo. Plus, I really like the stock cables appearance, especially plugged into Shozy Alien. Just has total sex appeal, that audio gear turn on.

 

 

[Hisoundfi]

Not really into mics myself, though seems a selling feature these days. You could make a chin slider, really easy. 

What I really want is an upgrade from A83. :wink_face:  

DN2KJ

 

[H20Fidelity]

DN2KJ

 
No, no, you see I've tried that, didn't work out for me so I came back here.
 
I want more Fidue sound and actually got some feedback from my sources.
 
Fidue won't say a word about any future products to my sources, they're remaining tight lipped.
 
I got one little piece of juicy information though nothing concrete and hardly worth forwarding.

 

[getclikinagas]

   
No, no, you see I've tried that, didn't work out for me so I came back here.
 
I want more Fidue sound and actually got some feedback from my sources.
 
Fidue won't say a word about any future products to my sources, they're remaining tight lipped.
 
I got one little piece of juicy information though nothing concrete and hardly worth forwarding.

Out with it already! 

 

[H20Fidelity]

  Out with it already! 

 
I can't do it! Its too much to handle!
 

 
 
Oh, look at the time, its way past my bedtime....