[Whazzzup]

Prion 4 for an Iem? That’s unusual, I have it for my hd800S it’s great. But not for an iem.

 

[kubig123]

Prion 4 for an Iem? That’s unusual, I have it for my hd800S it’s great. But not for an iem.

Yes,
Was a unique cable that I bought from an head-fier some time ago, but I sold it quickly was not for me. Not soft enough for an iem.
Unfortunately I didn’t spend too much time listening to that cable.

 

[tim0chan]

Im not sure about tone changes between cables and types. Granted never had the opportunity to do a valid test, i do have copper cables... I now believe that silver type 4 and type 6 litz is just a superior cable bringing out transparent details, who wouldn't want that...

there is quite a large difference between certain cables but others like the thor ii (silver) and pw audio 1960s 4 wire (copper) can surprise you

 

[Wyville]

Double helix sp v3 type 4 litz 8 braid on encore

Great looking cable! I always love seeing 8-braid cables, they're like works of art.

Im not sure about tone changes between cables and types. Granted never had the opportunity to do a valid test, i do have copper cables... I now believe that silver type 4 and type 6 litz is just a superior cable bringing out transparent details, who wouldn't want that...

You can get quite pronounced changes through different cables. I have been going through various cables by Effect Audio and should be getting a couple of others in for comparison as well, and I have been surprised by the changes I have heard so far.

Comparing Ares II to Eros II for instance, there is quite a noticeable difference in tone and that surprised me because I found it very hard to imagine the difference based on the descriptions I read. Ares II was the brighter copper cable that added clarity and treble extension. Eros II was a silver/copper hybrid that to me seemed it should do much the same thing. When I reviewed them I noticed that Ares II, although certainly adding clarity and being a bit brighter, still had some of the warmth and intimacy typically associated with copper cables. Whereas with Eros II I felt it was more neutral, with a slight lift in treble and a much tighter bass, resulting in a different positioning of various instruments. Instruments also sounded more natural. It will undoubtedly depend on the IEMs used. I used my Custom Art Ei.3 and the 64 Audio U6 I had on loan, which both have quite a warm and smooth signature with a slightly attenuated treble.

If you ever have a chance to demo them, I think a very interesting test will be to compare Ares II with Ares II+. Both are copper cables, but their tone is very different:

This graph should be viewed in context, but what it shows is that Ares II+ is the typical copper cable with a much warmer tone, whereas Ares II has much less emphasis on the lows and relatively more on the highs. As far as I know, the main difference between the cables is their geometry/thickness: 26 AWG (Ares II) and 22 AWG (Ares II+).

 

[flinkenick]

Thank for the recommendation, Any particular reason you are recommending a copper cable instead of silver or something more fancy?

Copper is generally warmer than silver, and considering your genre, i dont think u want more brightness, accentuating the treble on an already "trebly" iem

What this guy said ^

But it depends on what you're looking for, you can also go with something more fancy if you like hehe. If you want greater transparency and a more neutral sound, maybe something like Leonidas would be nice at $800. Or for a more resolved but smooth sound maybe the Whiplash TWau for instance at $550.

 

[duo8]

nvm

 

[Sylanthra]

But it depends on what you're looking for, you can also go with something more fancy if you like hehe. If you want greater transparency and a more neutral sound, maybe something like Leonidas would be nice at $800. Or for a more resolved but smooth sound maybe the Whiplash TWau for instance at $550.

What about SilverFi IEM-2 or IEM-X? I've read a number of cable reviews and SilverFi seems to be getting particularly glowing reviews.

 

[tim0chan]

What about SilverFi IEM-2 or IEM-X? I've read a number of cable reviews and SilverFi seems to be getting particularly glowing reviews.

they have a very particular house sound which i would say is slightly warm but very clear

 

[Wyville]

they have a very particular house sound which i would say is slightly warm but very clear

I think SilverFi is a really fascinating brand, true artisan cables. I hope to get the chance to try one out soon, that would be really interesting!

 

[flinkenick]

What about SilverFi IEM-2 or IEM-X? I've read a number of cable reviews and SilverFi seems to be getting particularly glowing reviews.

SilverFi IEM2 is a very nice cable, it has a warm, but very natural sound. It doesn't sound like a copper cable, but also not like a silver. It has a cotton-sleeved design in cream colors and its connectors are a bit odd, so it's not your typical cable in terms of build. But a really nice sound that I think would fit the A18, been a while since I heard it myself though. Haven't heard the IEM-X, but my guess it is a little bit less warm and more resolved.

 

[Vitor Valeri]

Review Effect Audio Thor Silver II IEM cable

Link: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/review/19493/

 

[junix]

So, cable specialists..

Which cable would you suggest for SP1000Cu + U18 Tzar?

My beloved SP1000Cu just got back (from repair..), waiting for the U18 Tzar (3-4 weeks, argh!!?!?!).. my ultra-loved EA Lioheart is married to the LCD-i4, but I think it should also be a phenomenal pairing for the U18t.. (..will the i4 allow this?)

I'm listening.. (reading..) but let's be civilized and stay below 1k $.

Oh yes, here is the married couple (shortly after their honeymoon..):

 

[Wyville]

So, cable specialists..

Which cable would you suggest for SP1000Cu + U18 Tzar?

My beloved SP1000Cu just got back (from repair..), waiting for the U18 Tzar (3-4 weeks, argh!!?!?!).. my ultra-loved EA Lioheart is married to the LCD-i4, but I think it should also be a phenomenal pairing for the U18t.. (..will the i4 allow this?)

I'm listening.. (reading..) but let's be civilized and stay below 1k $.

Oh yes, here is the married couple (shortly after their honeymoon..):

I don't really know what would pair well, but how about doubling up and going for a Lionheart 8-wire? Or try Leonidas?

Perhaps @flinkenick knows about the pairing, but SilverFi has some nice discounts going this month and that would give 20% off an R1 or stretching slightly an R2.

@twister6 seemed to prefer pairing the U18 with copper cables like the PW No.5.

 

[kubig123]

I don't really know what would pair well, but how about doubling up and going for a Lionheart 8-wire? Or try Leonidas?

Perhaps @flinkenick knows about the pairing, but SilverFi has some nice discounts going this month and that would give 20% off an R1 or stretching slightly an R2.

@twister6 seemed to prefer pairing the U18 with copper cables like the PW No.5.

Can somebody tell me the differences between the SilverF1 IEM4 and the IEM-R1?

 

[twister6]

I don't really know what would pair well, but how about doubling up and going for a Lionheart 8-wire? Or try Leonidas?

Perhaps @flinkenick knows about the pairing, but SilverFi has some nice discounts going this month and that would give 20% off an R1 or stretching slightly an R2.

@twister6 seemed to prefer pairing the U18 with copper cables like the PW No.5.

Yeah, but then I switched to Lionheart with U18