Final A8000 Beryllium Diaphragm Dynamic IEM Comments and Impressions

[tunes]

Yes, they are very good. I think the Susvara beats them by a big margin though. I prefer these over LCD5, Arya V2, HD600 etc.

How do they match up to the EE Odin?

 

[DaveStarWalker]

I wonder if the sound stage and micro detail come close to EE Odin??

Sorry, no real idea (i.e. I haven't listened to the Odin's)

Hum...

About the details, I would say yes, except to create details that do not exist.

About the soundstage, no idea. I would say the soundstage rendition is accurate, but not particularly spectacular (I think about the Kr5 for example, which are spectacular about that).

 

[tunes]

Tu

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Vas ?

 

[tunes]

I order base on my e tips ear size as guide and order set of 3 in which my size is MS/M/ML

How do you choose between the three offerings (XELASTEC, Crystal and MAX) ??

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Sound different.

For me, the real deal (with the A8000) are the Xelastec.

About the Crystal: these are good tips but I wasn't impressed (Different uiems...). Overpriced ?

I haven't listened to the max yet, so I don't know...

 

[hakunamakaka]

Seems my A8000 cable is nearly RIP. Does anyone knows anything similar, light/ thin and durable for A8000. So annoyed as such good/light cable took less than a year to start loosing signal in one of earpeaces

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Seems my A8000 cable is nearly RIP. Does anyone knows anything similar, light/ thin and durable for A8000. So annoyed as such good/light cable took less than a year to start loosing signal in one of earpeaces

Which budget, max ?

 

[hakunamakaka]

Well I could stretch up to 500eur new/used if there is really a benefit for going that much. I really enjoyed stuck cable with A8000 and especially that it's light/thin, unfortunately not as durable...So what I've found so far is only PLUSSOUND X SERIES IEM cable which seems to be thin for my case. They have "better" offerings, but I'm worried that I'll end up with too thick cable

 

[bden59]

Seems my A8000 cable is nearly RIP. Does anyone knows anything similar, light/ thin and durable for A8000. So annoyed as such good/light cable took less than a year to start loosing signal in one of earpeaces

May be Linum SuperBax?

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Well I could stretch up to 500eur new/used if there is really a benefit for going that much. I really enjoyed stuck cable with A8000 and especially that it's light/thin, unfortunately not as durable...So what I've found so far is only PLUSSOUND X SERIES IEM cable which seems to be thin for my case. They have "better" offerings, but I'm worried that I'll end up with too thick cable

Ok, perfect.

Imo :

1/ if you can find it (discontinued ? I not sure... ) : Dunu Blanche. Perfect match, sound wise, really (super detailed but super smooth). And super good ergonomics (flexible, supple...).

2/ maybe you can try this one : https://www.arcticcables.com/ac-store/Signum-Grand-Series-p419434622

I haven't auditioned the second one, but my little finger, which is well informed, tells me that it should be very good too...

And finally in both cases, the look is impeccable with the a8000. It counts.

 

[hakunamakaka]

Thank you guys Lunu Blanche and Linum Superbax looks exactly what I need for. It's strange that I got used to ergonomics of thin/light cable. Advantage of blanch is replacement of plugs, but I'm worried again with the cable part around mmcx port.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Thank you guys Lunu Blanche and Linum Superbax looks exactly what I need for. It's strange that I got used to ergonomics of thin/light cable. Advantage of blanch is replacement of plugs, but I'm worried again with the cable part around mmcx port.

Maybe you should try it

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/cable-dunu-duw-03-mmcx-modular-jack-amazing-cable.40107/

This is not the Blanche, but....

 

[hakunamakaka]

Maybe you should try it

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/cable-dunu-duw-03-mmcx-modular-jack-amazing-cable.40107/

This is not the Blanche, but....

Ordered Linum SuperBax, I want that lightweight on my ears. Dunu Uw03 is definitely too thick for me after A8000 stock cable. Maybe at some I'll reward myself with something more luxury as I really enjoy A8000. It killed the interest to chase any other IEM's

 

[DaveStarWalker]

I hope it will fit you