[Ninety]

Hello

I've had a trawl through the forums, but I can't find an answer to what may seem a strange question, so...

I've had my ATH-CKM50s for about a year now; they sound great and I'm happy with the improvement over my Kramered Marshmallows in that department. However, the AT cable is spoiling things for me - there's a some microphonics, which I could live with, but the sleeving seems to have a strong 'memory' (i.e. if it's been wound up it likes to stay wound up and it's impossible to get back straight again) which doesn't help with it catching on things. Add to this the fact that when the extension's plugged in the heaviest part of the cable (plug/socket) drags around everywhere and bounces and I'm not enjoying them so much anymore, to the point where I've gone back to my JVCs.

My question then, is what IEMs are there out there for around GBP40ish or less that have a good, pliable cable (the FX33s are excellent in this respect)? I like the look of ATH-CKSs, all the Denons in my budget and I'm intrigued by the AKG330s - will any of these fit my wiry bill? Equally any suggestions...

 

[ljokerl]

Soundmagic PL50 - low on microphonics, rubbery, pliable cable.

 

[Ninety]

Hmm, sounds good, but they're a bit over budget in England - they seem to be going for about GBP50. Are PL11s and PL30s similar cable-wise? Any others?

 

[ljokerl]

I believe the coupon code still works. The PL30s have good cables but I think the ones on the PL50s are a little thicker and nicer.

 

[Ninety]

Thanks for that, I'll get in touch with them about the coupon and shipping costs. Failing this, any others I'll be able to get from a UK source?

 

[mark2410]

C551 i think have denons magic cable but dont quote me on that

 

[Ninety]

Thanks Mark - they would be possibles, but they've got the short cable and extension, so they're probably a no go. How do you find your C751s when you've got the extension on?

 

[mark2410]

the 751 have possibly the best cable set up ive ever used. zero issues with it ever

 

[Ninety]

Looking through your sig, that's pretty high praise! I might well plump for some 551s then and hope they've the same setup. Thanks for your responses!