[Barndoor]

Wanted an all copper cable, so have ordered this to see what it is like:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001873444371.html

 

[reunknown]

Anyone bought the NICEHCK BlueIsland yet?

 

[Holger Weiß]

Yes

Ordered, thanks.

Seems some of the XINHS cables (including @RikudouGoku's A1, and the pure silver) got more expensive today. This one too, but still significantly cheaper than the TRI Through. Can compare them once it arrived …

 

[RikudouGoku]

Seems some of the XINHS cables (including @RikudouGoku's A1, and the pure silver) got more expensive today. This one too, but still significantly cheaper than the TRI Through. Can compare them once it arrived …

Guess its so that they can give you a "big" discount during the summer sale next month....

Its quite the scummy tactic, but everyone does that on aliexpress so....

 

[paulwasabii]

how do you like the quality and ergonomic of the cable? i am looking at that style of cable.

I also have a similar sleeved beige from him: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001738129525.html
And I like the quality and feel of both. The BLOCC is actually a softer feel to it, maybe just the two-core twist vs 4 core braid adds some rigidity to it. Ignoring the price, I would take the BLOCC and order another in mmcx. The problem is I can't ignore that it is 2X the price of the beige.

 

[paulwasabii]

I am back on the hunt for a cheap SpaceCloud. Last time, NiceHCK did a similar promo at $19, $29, $49 iirc and I received the $49 code. Will this be the same result? Probably but will DM them and find out.
https://twitter.com/krhifi/status/1392050204782694400
UPDATE: Code I received dropped it down to $36usd with a $143 discount code and $10 store coupon. Checking with them on why it is not $2?.?? usd but may just be a tiered promo like NiceHCK

 

[paulwasabii]

Guess its so that they can give you a "big" discount during the summer sale next month....

Its quite the scummy tactic, but everyone does that on aliexpress so....

Yes, scummy tactic and he mentioned another sale in 3 days.

 

[hanf]

I also have a similar sleeved beige from him: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001738129525.html
And I like the quality and feel of both. The BLOCC is actually a softer feel to it, maybe just the two-core twist vs 4 core braid adds some rigidity to it. Ignoring the price, I would take the BLOCC and order another in mmcx. The problem is I can't ignore that it is 2X the price of the beige.

Do both have some kind of memory wire on the ear part, or is it loose cable?

 

[paulwasabii]

Do both have some kind of memory wire on the ear part, or is it loose cable?

Yes, he uses that plastic wrapped ear guide material. Easier to see on the black cable, but same clear plastic on both.. He will do them without ear guides also.

 

[dougms3]

I am back on the hunt for a cheap SpaceCloud. Last time, NiceHCK did a similar promo at $19, $29, $49 iirc and I received the $49 code. Will this be the same result? Probably but will DM them and find out.
https://twitter.com/krhifi/status/1392050204782694400
UPDATE: Code I received dropped it down to $36usd with a $143 discount code and $10 store coupon. Checking with them on why it is not $2?.?? usd but may just be a tiered promo like NiceHCK

Is there any special characteristics about this cable that makes it so expensive?

I was set on getting that penon cable thats on sale but this has piqued my interest for the price.

 

[paulwasabii]

Is there any special characteristics about this cable that makes it so expensive?

I was set on getting that penon cable thats on sale but this has piqued my interest for the price.

I said the same. It is 6N SPC + 7N OCC mix, 0.08 strand is on the bigger side, and litz and coaxial structure are talking points but does it add up to a $200 cable? Maybe so, but for a flagship cable, I do wish they pointed out how it is different from the other recent blue cables.

I did ask KRHIFI about the discount and there were tiers of discounts so a few people got a very good price.

 

[hanf]

Yes, he uses that plastic wrapped ear guide material. Easier to see on the black cable, but same clear plastic on both.. He will do them without ear guides also.

I mean other than those plastic ear guide? Because I own TRI through and its ear parts of the cable is kinda stiff. It is getting worse as it gets older and now it gets the point where it becomes janky. I am soo insterested in that black cable, it looks so soft and high quality.

 

[Magicman74]

I know this mostly is for in ears but I just got this: for my Senns V.1 over ear. Great Cable, Gold & Silver Mix.
I also just ordered a solid gold for my 58x. The Senn cable was like $22 or so. The 58x was $45 after a coupon

 

[jaker782]

I said the same. It is 6N SPC + 7N OCC mix, 0.08 strand is on the bigger side, and litz and coaxial structure are talking points but does it add up to a $200 cable? Maybe so, but for a flagship cable, I do wish they pointed out how it is different from the other recent blue cables.

I did ask KRHIFI about the discount and there were tiers of discounts so a few people got a very good price.

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. I don't think they would really sell a $200 cable for $36. Not saying the cable isn't nice and worth the discounted price, but this sounds like a sales tactic to me.

 

[paulwasabii]

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. I don't think they would really sell a $200 cable for $36. Not saying the cable isn't nice and worth the discounted price, but this sounds like a sales tactic to me.

Right, as I have mentioned with DarkJade/Goldenfall/Whitecrane, promotional sales or events will happen that drop the $200 cables down to $60 or less. That is the time to buy one. On SpaceCloud, it was the launch event that had $90ish, then NiceHCK VIP had it for $50, and now $36 but the listed price will remain $180ish. I don't pay much attention to the listed prices but point out the low points in case anyone wants a blue cable.

In other news, I have also been thinking about a contrasting twist style based on Yinyoos 4 core UPOCC: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001084102476.html
His pure silver is too thin and yesterday I saw a picture of the ThieAudio EST Cable, Litz 5N OCC SPC is twisted and about the right thickness. Maybe a bit too candy cane for some but I think it will have that softer feel that is missing on the 4 core or 8 cores braided style.