[dh0licious]

Hey all,

I just purchased this cable and was curious if anyone has one?

**** 8 Core Upgrade High-end Single Crystal Copper Cable by




It looks to be high quality litz copper 8 wire for $30, and I just had to give it a shot. Now for the wait. . .

Any thoughts on this versus the NiceHCK C16-3?

 

[darmanastartes]

Decisions...

KBEAR 16-core cable vs TRN T4

 

[Blotto80]

This thread seems to mostly be focusing on IEM cables, any decent options for full sized headphones? Looking for something for my Focal Clear. I've thought about re-terminating my ISN C16 but it does seem a bit daunting with 8 wires per 3.5mm connector.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Anyone know what this kind of plug is called?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/okcsc-Earphone-Replacement-Detachable-Replace-4-4mm-plug/dp/B07LG1295P

And is that cable good?


EDIT: The plug is called "exk"

Edit: I was wrong, the exk plug is for the Sony EX800st/EX1000....

 

[Dsnuts]

This thread seems to mostly be focusing on IEM cables, any decent options for full sized headphones? Looking for something for my Focal Clear. I've thought about re-terminating my ISN C16 but it does seem a bit daunting with 8 wires per 3.5mm connector.

I would try this site. I get my headphone cables from here all the time. Got my X58 balanced cable and recently for my Amiron Home balanced cable from here as well. This one here.

http://www.lunashops.com/
They have raw cables and parts you can make your own cables from if you wish too.

Anyone know what this kind of plug is called?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/okcsc-Earphone-Replacement-Detachable-Replace-4-4mm-plug/dp/B07LG1295P


And is that cable good?

Looks a bit like then Jerry Harvey type connectors. Could be wrong but looks proprietary like that. Cable looks a bit generic actually. Not a fan of cable covering so thick which make up the bulk of the cable like that. Less material and more filler I call it.

 

[Blotto80]

I would try this site. I get my headphone cables from here all the time. Got my X58 balanced cable and recently for my Amiron Home balanced cable from here as well. This one here.

http://www.lunashops.com/
They have raw cables and parts you can make your own cables from if you wish too.



Looks a bit like then Jerry Harvey type connectors. Could be wrong but looks proprietary like that. Cable looks a bit generic actually. Not a fan of cable covering so thick which make up the bulk of the cable like that. Less material and more filler I call it.

How are you liking that cable? Is it nice and flexible? Any issue with microphonics?

 

[Dsnuts]

It is a nice cable. Thick and adds a bit of warmth to the Amrion Home detailed sound signature. Not too much in the way of microphonics. Good flexable cable. They have some higher end materials on the site. Silver coated stuff and even pure silver but. I try an not to use pure silver on detailed cans and earphones. It is like adding more detail to detailed phones which is not needed. The price was right at $55 or so for 1.6 meter cable. Good length for portable use. Was a great match for my Amiron Homes.

 

[iron2k]

hi @hakuzen, is cable 198 still a good basshead cable??? is there any other that you would recommend?
Thanks

Hi @Dsnuts, any chance that you have an opinion about my previous post???
Not sure if Hakuzen still around.

Thanks

 

[Dsnuts]

Hi @Dsnuts, any chance that you have an opinion about my previous post???
Not sure if Hakuzen still around.

Thanks

I own a different cable that uses a very similar material. It all depends on which earphone you plan on using that. It does have good bass properties. But so does the ISN CU4 for $50 less. https://penonaudio.com/isn-audio-cu4.html

I would say save yourself some cash and go with this one. CU4 thickens the sound and the bass end of your phone. It is a very good copper cable.

What earphone you plan on using with these copper cables?

 

[iron2k]

I own a different cable that uses a very similar material. It all depends on which earphone you plan on using that. It does have good bass properties. But so does the ISN CU4 for $50 less. https://penonaudio.com/isn-audio-cu4.html


I would say save yourself some cash and go with this one. CU4 thickens the sound and the bass end of your phone. It is a very good copper cable.

What earphone you plan on using with these copper cables?

64Audio U12t and Tia Trio mainly

 

[Dsnuts]

I take it you want more bass infusion on those. Try one of them CU4s. Another one I can recommend is a bit cheaper than the CU4 and that 198 cable.

This one is excellent and will help retain treble presence, wider deeper stage and not smooth it out like copper does. Most of all since it is 68% copper it is great at bass too, just as good if not better than the ISN CU4 actually.

I did a review for this cable and it is most definitely bang for buck one of my faves. These will go toe to toe with any SPC cable in the market and only cost $120ish. on Penon web site https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/penon-os849-premium-iem-cables.24408/ I know this cable is above what most cables we chat about here but these are right there in the $100-$130 range. One of my absolute favorite cables to upgrade your sonics including bass. Why stop at bass when you can upgrade all of the sonics
https://penon-official.com/product/penon-os849/

 

[iron2k]

I take it you want more bass infusion on those. Try one of them CU4s. Another one I can recommend is a bit cheaper than the CU4 and that 198 cable.

This one is excellent and will help retain treble presence, wider deeper stage and not smooth it out like copper does. Most of all since it is 68% copper it is great at bass too, just as good if not better than the ISN CU4 actually.



I did a review for this cable and it is most definitely bang for buck one of my faves. These will go toe to toe with any SPC cable in the market and only cost $120ish. on Penon web site https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/penon-os849-premium-iem-cables.24408/ I know this cable is above what most cables we chat about here but these are right there in the $100-$130 range. One of my absolute favorite cables to upgrade your sonics including bass. Why stop at bass when you can upgrade all of the sonics
https://penon-official.com/product/penon-os849/

great thanks, will take a lot into OS849

 

[Dsnuts]

The whole idea of this thread and the mid level cable thread is to highlight the best cables for less. That is exactly what your gonna get with the Penon OS849, You will not see one 4 star rating on that cable for a reason. I was genuinely suprised how good that cable is in comparison to a lot of other more expensive ones. The newest version of the OS849 has some improvements with a new litz structure and better connectors and terminations. Worth taking a look.

I connected that cable to my IT04 and the bass was the best I have ever heard from that earphone. It also took the Penon Orb earphone into a different sound category. That was when I realized just how good that cable is. I was told by Penon that the OS849 will be a straight up upgrade to just about all earphones. What it does for bass is not at all different from pure copper but adds detail and stage in the mix due to the 32% silver.

 

[JEHL]

Out of sheer curiosity. is there such thing as a sub 1m IEM cable? Or would I need to weave it myself?

 

[Dsnuts]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/329...371eb35b661b5&templateKey=white_backgroup_101 This was posted a few pages back