[audio123]

What's a cable that does the following:
1. smooths treble and decreases it slightly but still maintaining air
2. makes mids a little leaner
3. tightens low end
Thanks!

You can try Han Sound Zen!
If you want extra energy, go for Han Sound Aegis.

 

[ctaxxxx]

I personally find that for around 15 bucks, you really can't beat the Pelican cases available on Amazon. If I am storing an IEM with a large, stiff 8-wire cable then it comes into a Pelican 1020. With smaller, more ergonomic 8-wire cable, the 1010.

I might do the Pelican case (non-clear version for extra protection) if I do get an 8-wire for my Hyla. It's a bit too bulky though to fit in the front pocket of my backpack. I found a Shozy aluminum case on Penon, which was exactly what I was looking for, but the price + overseas shipping is a bit much...

 

[tim0chan]

I might do the Pelican case (non-clear version for extra protection) if I do get an 8-wire for my Hyla. It's a bit too bulky though to fit in the front pocket of my backpack. I found a Shozy aluminum case on Penon, which was exactly what I was looking for, but the price + overseas shipping is a bit much...

Browse around AliExpress, u can find quite a few of similar size

 

[robertjwarren]

You can try Han Sound Zen!
If you want extra energy, go for Han Sound Aegis.

Sounds like what you need is a tone control instead of a cable

 

[491326]

Sounds like what you need is a tone control instead of a cable

pretty much, switching my apex module should do more, but I'm "lazy"

 

[EagleWings]

What's a cable that does the following:
1. smooths treble and decreases it slightly but still maintaining air
2. makes mids a little leaner
3. tightens low end
Thanks!

- It will depend on what cable you are coming from.
- There are plenty of cables that can do 2 and 3 together. For example Norne Therium, EA Leonidas. But cables that do 2,3 and also 1 are quite rare I think. I haven't come across any.
- Eros 8W comes close to what you might want. But the treble is not going to be complete smooth like a PWAudio No5 or 1960 2W cable and the mids are not necessarily lean, but neutralish.

 

[surfratt]

Which sub 1k cable do you think has best synergy with Phantoms? Source, as of now, would be DX200. Have AMP3 & AMP5. Soon to have AMP8 and maybe AMP7.

 

[kubig123]

Which sub 1k cable do you think has best synergy with Phantoms? Source, as of now, would be DX200. Have AMP3 & AMP5. Soon to have AMP8 and maybe AMP7.

I really like the EE Leonidas and the Beat Audio Prima Donna.

 

[natemact]

Which sub 1k cable do you think has best synergy with Phantoms? Source, as of now, would be DX200. Have AMP3 & AMP5. Soon to have AMP8 and maybe AMP7.

Go back about a week in the EE thread. Hard not to give the Ares II 8-wire a shot after that.

 

[olddude]

I have it on my Zeus, glorious.

 

[Dan E]

Hi all,

Maybe a weird review to post here, but I just released my full-length review of the Empire Ears Phantom. The text and pics can be found here.

The reason why I decided to advertise the review in the cable thread is that the review bases a large part of its analysis on how cable pairings can contribute substantially to the sound of the Phantom. I hope you enjoy the read!

Cheers,
Dan

 

[491326]

I don't have anything with a 4.4mm out. If I get a cable, should I get it terminated with 4.4mm and adapt it to 3.5 single ended or should I just get 3.5 se? I'm wondering how widespread 4.4mm will be in the near future especially in mid-tier gear

 

[twister6]

I don't have anything with a 4.4mm out. If I get a cable, should I get it terminated with 4.4mm and adapt it to 3.5 single ended or should I just get 3.5 se? I'm wondering how widespread 4.4mm will be in the near future especially in mid-tier gear

In your case, get a cable terminated 2.5mm TRRS balanced, and get 3.5mm and 4.4mm adapters.

 

[491326]

In your case, get a cable terminated 2.5mm TRRS balanced, and get 3.5mm and 4.4mm adapters.

I'm guessing more versatility? is there change or degradation in sq tho? I've heard somewhere that 2.5mm jacks may induce crosstalk. might be some myth that I subscribe to

 

[jasonho]

I'm guessing more versatility? is there change or degradation in sq tho? I've heard somewhere that 2.5mm jacks may induce crosstalk. might be some myth that I subscribe to

Honestly, dont believe in myth, start believing in your own ears lol. imo, I am sure there will be some difference , not sure about degrading of SQ, i think unless you A/B and switch so frequently, i doubt 99.999 of the folks here can figure or care less about the 0.01% difference. again ymmv