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

[galangerz]

Having a list of chifi cable equivalents to mainstream cables would be VERY interesting O.o

 

[Dsnuts]

Guys I got a question. What kind of ISN cable for example or other generic chi-fi cable would have equal or similar sound quality to ALO's stock litz cable?

Different build wise but similar in sonic reproduction. ISN S4. I actually like the ISN S4 better to be honest. Them Alo cables are way overpriced that stock litz cable is at the most actual value should be $30 or so.

This Kinboofi cable is sold for $26-$30 on sale. Is better than the alo litz cable.

$47 on AK audio site on aliexpress.

How would I know you ask? Because my Alo litz cable is collecting dust. Alo cables much like a lot of brand named cables charge a premium. For the same price of the Alo litz cable you can buy a 4 Core Electro acouti 175 or one of these.

ISN SC4. Pure silver with crystal copper inlay. For $109.

 

[sica]

Thanks Dsnuts, saw your post about alo litz on sale for $30, for that price that's not bad!

 

[Dsnuts]

When that was on sale that should be the actual price on those. At $100. Those are just not that good of a deal. I have no idea why they put a metal ear guide on them.

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Having a hard time finding a certain cable. Looking for a Balanced 2.5mm Cable w/ Particular 2-Pin 0.78mm Cable Connector

Requirements...

• Pure Copper
• 2.5mm Balanced
• 0.78mm 2-Pin
• Soft & Flexible
• Under $50 USD?

I'm looking for a minimal 2-Pins connector, The ones that don't Stick out like a sore thumb. Here are some that I've found but they're either not copper or over my budget.

Thanks!

 

[subwoof3r]

Personally my 175 is still for now my best cable ever. Excels everywhere (soundstage, treble clarity and details, mids, bass). My only cons is that its a bit memory sometimes but flexible, and that it could slightly better in the sub-bass area. Anyway, this cable is definitely not warm, so it's no evidence I prefer the overall presentation of this 175 over all my collection.
I'm thinking of buying the 8 cores version one day (maybe in blue version) if I don't find better since.

 

[CoiL]

nvm

 

[hakuzen]

Wow. Wondering why my post got deleted without any explanation?!

Because I said IT01 stock cable having cracks, stiffness/springy after some usage?

guess nobody deleted your post: you posted it in my thread ("Resistance of cables..")

 

[radarnigz5]

Personally my 175 is still for now my best cable ever. Excels everywhere (soundstage, treble clarity and details, mids, bass). My only cons is that its a bit memory sometimes but flexible, and that it could slightly better in the sub-bass area. Anyway, this cable is definitely not warm, so it's no evidence I prefer the overall presentation of this 175 over all my collection.
I'm thinking of buying the 8 cores version one day (maybe in blue version) if I don't find better since.

same sentiments

i do also thinking of buying 8 core 175 with this... and have multiple adaptors for multiple iems

 

[raccoon city]

I received this cable today.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33040259106.html
It seems to be a fine cable.

 

[Nabillion_786]

Personally my 175 is still for now my best cable ever. Excels everywhere (soundstage, treble clarity and details, mids, bass). My only cons is that its a bit memory sometimes but flexible, and that it could slightly better in the sub-bass area. Anyway, this cable is definitely not warm, so it's no evidence I prefer the overall presentation of this 175 over all my collection.
I'm thinking of buying the 8 cores version one day (maybe in blue version) if I don't find better since.

My 175 4 core cable should be coming to my door within a couple of hours and honestly cannot wait to pair them with my fdx1. I'm exactly looking for what you are describing as I do not like much warmth in my signature as it makes the sound a bit boring for me. I honestly hope these have a noticeable improvement and I'll report back after I've done some testing.

 

[CoiL]

guess nobody deleted your post: you posted it in my thread ("Resistance of cables..")

Yeah, my bad Somehow my post didn`t show up anymore. Dunno why I didn`t see it, lol.

 

[CoiL]

i do also thinking of buying 8 core 175 with this... and have multiple adaptors for multiple iems

Where from I can get this? How much is the cost?

 

[Nabillion_786]

Ok my final conclusion of the 175 4 core cable is that it definitely brings more details but I actually prefer the stock cable as the vocals take a bit of a hit on the 175 cable. Even though they sound slightly more detailed they are definitely more recessed and I am a vocals fanatic which is a huge deal breaker for me. Honestly there was no soundstage increase to my ears aswell but maybe that's what I would get in the 8 core version. I'm probably gonna get a fully pure silver or spc cable next as I want detail but don't want any reduction in mids. But overall beautiful cable that adds more details.

 

[subwoof3r]

Ok my final conclusion of the 175 4 core cable is that it definitely brings more details but I actually prefer the stock cable as the vocals take a bit of a hit on the 175 cable. Even though they sound slightly more detailed they are definitely more recessed and I am a vocals fanatic which is a huge deal breaker for me. Honestly there was no soundstage increase to my ears aswell but maybe that's what I would get in the 8 core version. I'm probably gonna get a fully pure silver or spc cable next as I want detail but don't want any reduction in mids. But overall beautiful cable that adds more details.

Maybe try some burn-in process (if you believe), that's what I do on each drivers and cables I receive, sometimes it helps a lot.
This is the first time I hear that 175 is mid recessed, so it is weird.