[ThomasHK]

Linum bax cable

I have the Bax. I don't along with it well. It's obviously well build and a great concept, but for me it's TOO lightweight. It coils up into it's original state even when wearing and the wire doesn't stay in place over my ear. it always jumps up and away. Shame, cause I do like it.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I have the Bax. I don't along with it well. It's obviously well build and a great concept, but for me it's TOO lightweight. It coils up into it's original state even when wearing and the wire doesn't stay in place over my ear. it always jumps up and away. Shame, cause I do like it.

Super BaX doesn't have that problem.

 

[ThomasHK]

EA Ares II.

I am mighty impressed with how soft and supple the Ares II and Thor II is. Effect Audio are geniuses.

Thanks, Pinky. How does it compare to something like Forza AudioWorks Hybrid, if you've ever had hands on with that one. I've got one of those for my SE846 and it's nice and subtle, but still coils up quite a lot.

 

[PinkyPowers]

Thanks, Pinky. How does it compare to something like Forza AudioWorks Hybrid, if you've ever had hands on with that one. I've got one of those for my SE846 and it's nice and subtle, but still coils up quite a lot.

I have not tried a Forza, sorry. But EA cables have zero spring to them, and will never coil on their own accord. They are THAT soft.

 

[kubig123]

I found the linum Super BaX to be too dark for the Encore, never tried on a Katana, but I would suggest to test it before buying o

 

[Kerouac]

How does it compare to something like Forza AudioWorks Hybrid...

The Ares II, that @PinkyPowers recommended, would be a wise choice indeed. Incredible good sq for a $150 cable. I have it on a loan atm and will probably order one myself later on.

Imo it's a much better (more open and clear) sounding cable than the Forza hybrid one, which I also had for quite some months in the past.
Although I'm going on memory here, the FAW hybrid didn't impress me that much. The Ares II does

 

[ThomasHK]

I have not tried a Forza, sorry. But EA cables have zero spring to them, and will never coil on their own accord. They are THAT soft.

Very interesting, thanks. I've ordered a 2.5mm trrs connector so I can mod one of my existing obsolete cables to see if it's actually worth forking out money for yer another cable.

 

[normie610]

Very intrigued with Lionheart + PSquare plug. Has anyone paired this with LCD i4? Any insight would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Wyville]

Very intrigued with Lionheart + PSquare plug. Has anyone paired this with LCD i4? Any insight would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

I believe @pinciukas has the Lionheart and LCD-i4 pairing, but I don't know if that is with PSquare. And @junix has a Lionheart on order with 2.5mm balanced.

For the difference between the plugs @twister6's review might be helpful:
https://twister6.com/2017/07/28/effect-audio-lionheart-premium-cable/

I'm loving the ergonomics on my Noble Katana stock cable, but would be interested in trying to feed it balanced from my AK70. Any suggestions for highly flexible, no tangle cable? Not looking to spend more than ~$150.

As others have mentioned Ares II might be an interesting option, although I am not sure how it would match with the Katana. It is a relatively bright cable for a pure copper and can push things towards a dryer, more analytical sound. For a very similar cable that stays more on the organic side the PW Audio No.5 might be a good option. @flinkenick has explained that the two cables are different takes on the same signature. Both clear and detailed, but one more analytical (Ares II) and the other more organic (No.5). I have never heard the Katana, so I don't know what would match best, but both are priced the same.

I don't know about the No.5, but the ergonomics on the Ares II are great, especially with the mini y-split (or even musician y-split), and the build quality is amazing as well. Really loving mine!

As an alternative, and sorry to tempt you here, there is Lionheart, which is apparently a great match for the Katana:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/effect-audio-cables-thread.787717/page-53#post-13723912

 

[normie610]

I believe @pinciukas has the Lionheart and LCD-i4 pairing, but I don't know if that is with PSquare. And @junix has a Lionheart on order with 2.5mm balanced.

For the difference between the plugs @twister6's review might be helpful:
https://twister6.com/2017/07/28/effect-audio-lionheart-premium-cable/

Thanks, managed to find his post just now on the other thread. Seems like only a slight difference with the stock cable.

 

[junix]

Just wanted to confirm my Lionheart on order is with PSquared 2.5mm termination.

I plan to use it with SP1000, firstly just wanted a balanced cable for the A&K.. then got hooked up by Effect Audio Lionheart.. read the review on Headfonia, found a few posts on head-fi ..chatted a bit with Effect Audio through PM and placed the order.

I think it should be a nice pairing with SP1000 and LCD-i4, knowing my taste.. although the difference should me minimal (which is good, the stock cable is not bad at all, apart from ergonomics) will report back when I receive it and properly "burn-in".

 

[normie610]

Just wanted to confirm my Lionheart on order is with PSquared 2.5mm termination.

I plan to use it with SP1000, firstly just wanted a balanced cable for the A&K.. then got hooked up by Effect Audio Lionheart.. read the review on Headfonia, found a few posts on head-fi ..chatted a bit with Effect Audio through PM and placed the order.

I think it should be a nice pairing with SP1000 and LCD-i4, knowing my taste.. although the difference should me minimal (which is good, the stock cable is not bad at all, apart from ergonomics) will report back when I receive it and properly "burn-in".

Look forward to your impression. Yeah I agree stock cable isn't bad at all and Audeze is selling it on its website for $399 so it should be a pretty good cable with that price tag

 

[ciukas]

Thanks, managed to find his post just now on the other thread. Seems like only a slight difference with the stock cable.

Yes it is with PSquared... and would like to add that it's not nearly fully burned in yet. I would need another month before I can make a proper comparison vs the stock cable, but so far I'm really loving the Lionheart. Also, price is not always an indicator of quality.

 

[normie610]

Yes it is with PSquared... and would like to add that it's not nearly fully burned in yet. I would need another month before I can make a proper comparison vs the stock cable, but so far I'm really loving the Lionheart. Also, price is not always an indicator of quality.

Thanks, look forward to your impressions.

 

[kubig123]

Can someone provide me Eric @EffectAudio email address?

I place and order with them and I tried to contact them, but I didntget any answer.

thanks