[chezzer]

Anyone know why their domain is for sale https://www.liquid-links.com/

 

[BartekR]

How's the flexibility of Venom? I have an Effect Audio Code23 that I just can't use in bed comfortably due to being so stiff. I'm looking for something that'll be a nice upgrade to my Cadmus 4W and Eros S. I like the Eros S but it has a bit too much cable memory and doesn't lay as flat as I'd like.

So now I'm narrowing down between Liquid Links and Eletech.

Venom - not much but slightly more flexible.
But the most important it's a better sounding cable than C23.

 

[Aeonyx]

Venom - not much but slightly more flexible.
But the most important it's a better sounding cable than C23.

Yeah my biggest issue with Code23 is that when trying to use in bed, the cable is so stiff that IEMs won't stay in my ears if I barely move. Are the models below Venom more flexible?

 

[BartekR]

Yeah my biggest issue with Code23 is that when trying to use in bed, the cable is so stiff that IEMs won't stay in my ears if I barely move. Are the models below Venom more flexible?

I am also using IEMs in bed and fortunatelly no such issue with Venom.
It's not as comfy as typical IEM cables but for me the sound quality is worth the effort - great synergy with FIR Xe6.

 

[Aeonyx]

Venom is incredible! I think it's one of the best looking and sounding cables. I own the Martini and Evua II, but the Evua II is MMCX so I can't really compare it to my other 2 pin cables.

How's the flexibility of Evua II?

 

[iemsforme]

How's the flexibility of Evua II?

Very flexible. No issues at all.

 

[Aeonyx]

Very flexible. No issues at all.

Trying to decide between it and a Martini lol

 

[iemsforme]

Trying to decide between it and a Martini lol

Here they are side by side.

 

[Aeonyx]

Here they are side by side.

Oh thanks! Which do you prefer?

 

[iemsforme]

Oh thanks! Which do you prefer?

One is 2 pin and one is mmcx so I can’t compare them head to head unfortunately. I prefer the look of the Martini personally.

 

[Tanalasta]

Received my Liquid Links Venom today.

Initial impressions

Relatively thick gauge, two-wire twist. Sheath has a polyurethane/plastic polymer feel to it. Black with gold sparkles. Pretty. Ergonomically for desktop listening I see no issue. I would not want to kink for fear of stressing the sheathe/cable but I have no issue winding/unwinding the cable. Proprietary 4.4mm cover is larger than I like. Pretty but only fits through my SP3000 leather case cut-out a certain way.

Sonic Impressions

Slightly warm, with a mild bass/mid-bass/low mid emphasis. Lovely impact and richness to this region. It really sings. Upper mids are smooth and musical. Female vocals, piano timbre enjoyable. It's not as sparkly up top as my SPC/Silver-hybrid cables so would suit to modulate IEM's that may be a tad bright or extended that region.

Soundstage is intimate. Think Utopia if you're experienced the headphone. Spherical, technically capable layering and positioning. But closer together in stage and separation.

Conclusion

I like it. That's all that matters. It's a versatile cable that is easy to get along with. There are no glaring sonic weaknesses or unpleasant peaks. And to be honest, if $1000 for a cable doesn't sound illogical to you, I'll argue it's very good value compared to other more expensive options.