[AlclairImpressions69420]

Hi,

My casual listening setup atm is a pair of custom Alclair RevX's playing from a Fiio BTR3K. This bluetooth receiver is connected to Spotify on my phone. This is not the thread for a Spotify/bluetooth discussion, I'm happy with how things sound.
I keep the Fiio in my pocket, and run the cable down the inside of my clothes. I've found this to be a little cumbersome. I want to try using a short cable, so that I may wear the Fiio like a necklace.
For this, I will need a short (max. 12 inch) IEM cable. I'd like 2.5mm balanced on one end, and .78mm 2 pin on the other. Black is my preferred colour, and I don't want to overpay on snake-oil infused cables. Simple copper is fine. I've been having trouble finding a cable that fits my bill, on Amazon or Aliexpress. I'd prefer a US supplier, but that's only a preference.

 

[justg2]

Ancient thread resurrection - did you ever find one of these that you would recommend? Closest I've seen is a 38mm long, 0.78mm to 3.5mm cable.

 

[BX700]

Hey, just encountered the same issue, so I'm leaving the solution I found here... AliExpress/Chitty's Store/short bluetooth cable.

[edit] Just noticed OP wanted something 12" long. Above link is good for 50cm cables, but I'm confident they'll cut something to order if you message - they do offer a number of different terminations etc. already.

 

[jmwant]

Ancient thread resurrection - did you ever find one of these that you would recommend? Closest I've seen is a 38mm long, 0.78mm to 3.5mm cable.

Hiby used to make one.

 

[Thieme]

Seems this thread is one big bump ahaha but for reference. The Xinhs store on Ali can make any cable they sell on the size that you want. I got some 55cm 16 core black cables coming this way because I also plan to wear my btr3k like a necklace Just send them a message.

 

[BX700]

Just received a modest custom cable from Xinhs and I have to say it's perfect. Didn't even give them the most detailed spec but I got just what I wanted and more.

 

[dunring]

Hart Cables can make a custom IEM whatever length you want. They improved their IEM cables from the initial too-fluffy to a much better/slimmer cable. You can also use zip ties or velcro strips to shorten the cable down pretty effectively.

 

[BS5711]

Just received a modest custom cable from Xinhs and I have to say it's perfect. Didn't even give them the most detailed spec but I got just what I wanted and more.

I second a custom cable from XINHS.

I have had them make several custom extension cables and balanced interconnects and they have always been spot on to what I asked for.

Contact them via the “Store” option on the AliExpress app.