Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!
Oct 10, 2019 at 4:24 PM Post #2,821 of 9,086
Hey everyone, the cable on my sony mdr 100aap is showing some signs of an imminent failure (it still works, but depending on how i bend the cable near the plug i get more or less volume, not by much, but still noticeable), so i was looking around to find a replacement cable that doesn't cost too much, and found this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32857665494.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.372f2e0eaiShYZ
Was wondering if anyone has had experiences with the brand, and if so, if it's a good one.

Also, any suggestions for other cables to look at for 20€ or under? AFAIK, the plug on the cup side should be the same as used on the sony mdr-1a, a TRRS wired in a L+R+R-L- (respectively) layout, with the plastic part at the base beoing about 5mm in diameter (any larger and it wouldn't go all the way in, as the jack is recessed by about 3mm).
 
Oct 10, 2019 at 10:45 PM Post #2,822 of 9,086
This one show up yet?

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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000227749190.html?spm=a2g0s.imconversation.0.0.63953e5fprZuqt

26AWG Cryo Litz
 
Oct 10, 2019 at 10:48 PM Post #2,823 of 9,086
I have a question here and I hope somebody can help.

I recently bought a kbear 16core QDC cable for my ZSX. However, something seems amiss with the cable pin and iem orientation.

The pins have the L and R guide and so do the ZSX. But, used to the pin directions facing outward, it only fits the curvature of the preformed hook if I plug in the L to the R and vice versa. See attached image.

It doesn't seem to have an effect on the sound and it does fit securely but does it have an actual effect and can it damage my iem or cable?

Thanks guys.

AFAIK, qdc connector is reversed the polarity of the normal 2 pin.
 
Oct 10, 2019 at 11:01 PM Post #2,824 of 9,086
Oct 11, 2019 at 4:17 AM Post #2,827 of 9,086
well last time i asked the seller was 25 AWG...
the litz is type 1.

Same price with Griffin from satin Audio, but they use Litz type 4

the 8 core price is a bit too high IMO, if u just add a bit, u get ARES II Plus which is 22 AWG LITZ 4 core... hehehe.. prob a bit Stiff...

well at least we have choice...
 
Oct 11, 2019 at 4:49 AM Post #2,828 of 9,086
well last time i asked the seller was 25 AWG...
the litz is type 1.

Same price with Griffin from satin Audio, but they use Litz type 4

the 8 core price is a bit too high IMO, if u just add a bit, u get ARES II Plus which is 22 AWG LITZ 4 core... hehehe.. prob a bit Stiff...

well at least we have choice...
this using 49strands per core.i like electro workmanship.
 
Oct 11, 2019 at 8:56 AM Post #2,830 of 9,086
Oct 11, 2019 at 9:14 AM Post #2,832 of 9,086
The more expensive one is litz structure therefore i would assume it would have better sonic capabilities.

Hi mate! Litz structure for less than 40 bucks? Can't see it in the description, but sounds strange.
 
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