Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!

Apr 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM Post #9,526 of 9,533
Last years I prefer more expensive cables ($150-$200) for better SQ and CEMA is excellent in such price brackets. Few months ago CEMA started several cheaper cable series, wich I didn't try. In higher price range CEMA SQ surpasses IvipQ a little.
Thank you so much. By any chance, have you tried the CEMA MS and XS series? Sending the link below for easier reference.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...ef8ba!10000001603732845!ct!PH!6048582959!!1!0

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...ea9ba!12000044580443154!ct!PH!6048582959!!1!0
 
Apr 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM Post #9,527 of 9,533
On other side CEMA has insufficient quantity of cheap cables, and IvipQ has very good cheap cables with various experimental materials.
 
Apr 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM Post #9,529 of 9,533
I have XS cable. I once damaged the connector and had to send the cable to a local service center for repair. I asked to use best connectors and solder. After repairing I was very surprised by higher SQ. Even now after 3 years XS is one of my favorite cables.
 
Apr 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM Post #9,530 of 9,533
I have XS cable. I once damaged the connector and had to send the cable to a local service center for repair. I asked to use best connectors and solder. After repairing I was very surprised by higher SQ. Even now after 3 years XS is one of my favorite cables.
Could you please elaborate on the SQ of the XS?

Really curious about it, but the MS appears to have more reviews on their website.

May I also ask which CEMA cables you've tried and recommend to maximize the overall technicalities of an iem?

Thanks again!
 
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Apr 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM Post #9,531 of 9,533
Could you please elaborate on the SQ of the XS?

Really curious about it, but the MS appears to have more reviews on their website.

May I also ask which CEMA cables you've tried and recommend to maximize the overall technicalities of an iem?

OhThanks again!
I have 4 core version of XS. In stock the sound was quite dark with powerful bass and recessed treble. After repair the sound became much more transparent, detailed and more V-shaped. Resolution corresponds to price range. Thus it's not my best cable, but for some IEMs is favorite.
 
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Apr 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM Post #9,532 of 9,533
I have 4 core versio of XS. In stock the sound was quite dark with powerful bass and recessed treble. After repair the sound became much more transparent, detailed and more V-shaped. Resolution corresponds to price range. Thus it's not my best cable, but for some IEMs is favorite.
Thank you! Do you have other CEMA cables within the range of 150$-up?
 
Apr 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM Post #9,533 of 9,533
Thank you! Do you have other CEMA cables within the range of 150$-up?
Fate series (terminated),
Palace series (terminated),
Justice series (for warmer but clear sound)
Upd.
Also Super Copper series is very good. I have 4-core version and gonna buy 6-core. Sound is warm, with very good extension of frequency range edges.
 
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