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

[HiFiRobot]

Any recommendations for a 2.5mm HIFIMAN cable with a 6.5mm plug? I am just looking for a more usable cable vs. the tangled crappy mess on my HE6 SEv2

I just got this one for my Edition X with the 2 x 2.5mm. Can't comment on if there is any difference in sound, at least not yet. But I like the CMF (Color, Material, Finish)

Lunashops LN006560 8 Core Silver Plated OCC
can be bought here. All should be the same cable.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003133844407.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000719526645.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000704144486.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000719528542.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003133815567.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000704104959.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002016405671.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000584976222.html
https://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=6560

 

[legcramp]

I just got this one for my Edition X with the 2 x 2.5mm. Can't comment on if there is any difference in sound, at least not yet. But I like the CMF (Color, Material, Finish)

Lunashops LN006560 8 Core Silver Plated OCC
can be bought here. All should be the same cable.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003133844407.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000719526645.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000704144486.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000719528542.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003133815567.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000704104959.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002016405671.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000584976222.html
https://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=6560

That looks amazing for the price, thanks I'll pick one up.

 

[paulwasabii]

If anyone is interested this is how these two compare in size. XINHS is much thicker due way more Copper cores 4x100 vs 4x20.

Left cable:
XINHS 8 cores pure silver and single crystal copper mixed braid
Model: 8-core pure silver + single crystal copper mixed braid
Conductor: 4N pure silver+6N single crystal copper
Number of cores: Pure silver 10*0.08*4+single crystal copper 100*0.05*4 = 440 cores in total?
Single strand diameter: pure silver 1.0MM single crystal 1.2MM
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002350509830.html?

Right cable
ivipQ 8 Cores Pure Silver and Single Crystal Copper Mixed Braid
Model: 8 cores Pure Silver and Single Crystal Copper
Conductor: Pure Silver and Single Crystal Copper
Number of cores: Pure silver 10*0.08mm*4 Pieces+single crystal copper 20*0.05mm*4 Pieces = 120 cores in total?
Single strand diameter: 0.93mm
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003688146295.html?

Thanks for the pic. Below, the left and right are my XINHS dark and bright cables and the middle is the ivipQ-76 Sterling Silver & Copper Foil Mix
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004076300374.html

 

[bonsilityp]

I got the Tripowin C8 IEM cable as a replacement for the stock cable that came with the Ikko OH10. The stock cable is too thin and quite easy to get tangled. The Tripowin cable is much thicker and easier to organize. The side benefit is it tames the bass a bit and improves the treble slightly. IMHO it totally worths the price ($30 USD).

 

[Mangodango369]

Do you find it much better sounding than more budget friendly cables?

this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....store_pc_groupList.8148356.15.4b48184eWOkIf7
but the colour isn't for everyone and the skin isn't soft enough.

I recommend getting this one, very hard to go wrong with it:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....store_pc_allProduct.8148356.7.30367be7qmmSGW

Yeah, there is just so much a budget friend cable can do. I always find that they plateau at a certain point. I mean on top of the resolution, soundstage, mid range improvements, Chiron brings forth a character that I've never heard before, it fills in the missing X factor from other budget friendly cables

I got the Tripowin C8 IEM cable as a replacement for the stock cable that came with the Ikko OH10. The stock cable is too thin and quite easy to get tangled. The Tripowin cable is much thicker and easier to organize. The side benefit is it tames the bass a bit and improves the treble slightly. IMHO it totally worths the price ($30 USD).

looks like what im looking for too, did you get it from linsoul's website?

 

[HiFiRobot]

Thanks for the pic. Below, the left and right are my XINHS dark and bright cables and the middle is the ivipQ-76 Sterling Silver & Copper Foil Mix
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004076300374.html

Nice! I guess the left one is similar to my Xinhs. Any differences to the sterling/coppler foil mix ? Handling, sound, durability etc?

 

[Q Mass]

I bought my first Xinh custom cable very recently (entry level 16 core, bent 4.4, 2 pin FWIW) and although I like it a lot (super supple, chin slider actually works!) it started occasionally cutting out on the right side after very little use (no such prob' with my other 4.4's so it's deffo the cable, source end).

I contacted Xinh and they are offering either a reduction on a further purchase, or a replacement cable, but again only with another purchase.
They recommend against returning the cable due to distance (I'm in the UK) and "it has been in use for a while" ( it only arrived on the 6th and it's had less than a week of cumulative use in the intervening 18-20 days!).
I have mixed feelings re' this as I feel I've barely used the cable (I baby my gear btw), and I really hadn't planned to buy any more cables ATM as I have no need.
This was a very cheap cable (around £15-16) so on one hand it feels churlish to argue with Xinh re' a replacement, but on the other a faulty cable isn't much good to me, and doesn't inspire confidence in another cable.
I know Xinh has a good rep' here on Head-Fi but, how would you guys deal with this?

 

[Dj12inch]

open dispute with aliexpress, get a full refund.

 

[bonsilityp]

looks like what im looking for too, did you get it from linsoul's website?

I got it from amazon.

 

[paulwasabii]

Nice! I guess the left one is similar to my Xinhs. Any differences to the sterling/coppler foil mix ? Handling, sound, durability etc?

I'd stick with XINHS pair which are very good for the price in that style. Measuring the sterling/foil mix, it would be about the same as a stock cable. As I said, came as a buy one get one deal with a nicer one. I am generally not in favor of ivipQ buy one get one promotions. Their heavily discounted single cables have been great so far. Their current promotion is a good deal if you are interested in any of their most recent cables. Good thru Apr 30.
Like XINHS, message them for discounts and customizations like L-type connectors or recessed/extended 2pins.

 

[Mangodango369]

I bought my first Xinh custom cable very recently (entry level 16 core, bent 4.4, 2 pin FWIW) and although I like it a lot (super supple, chin slider actually works!) it started occasionally cutting out on the right side after very little use (no such prob' with my other 4.4's so it's deffo the cable, source end).

I contacted Xinh and they are offering either a reduction on a further purchase, or a replacement cable, but again only with another purchase.
They recommend against returning the cable due to distance (I'm in the UK) and "it has been in use for a while" ( it only arrived on the 6th and it's had less than a week of cumulative use in the intervening 18-20 days!).
I have mixed feelings re' this as I feel I've barely used the cable (I baby my gear btw), and I really hadn't planned to buy any more cables ATM as I have no need.
This was a very cheap cable (around £15-16) so on one hand it feels churlish to argue with Xinh re' a replacement, but on the other a faulty cable isn't much good to me, and doesn't inspire confidence in another cable.
I know Xinh has a good rep' here on Head-Fi but, how would you guys deal with this?

Gosh, sounds like a lot of trouble to handle man

 

[Carpet]

I just noticed something interesting.

Reviews of ivipQ cables on ALiExpress include photos of included cases. Some are branded ivipQ, but there are also some XINHS branded ones!

I haven't had time to go though them all but the ivipQ-74 and XINHS PURPLE Roland look to be identical 8 core silver foil cables. Same specs, appearance and cable fittings for interchangeable 3,5mm and 2.5mm or 4.4mm balanced terminations.

1.Product name: ivipQ-74
2. Brand: ivipQ
3. Model: 8 cores
4. Conductor: Silver Foil
5. Number of cores: Silver Foil(56Pcs*0.2mm)
6. Single strand diameter: 1.1 mm
7. Skin material: PVC
8. Length: 1.25m±3cm
9. Plug type: Interchangeable plugs3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm straight option
10. Connector: MMCX/0.78mm 2Pin/TFZ/0.75mm QDC
11. Plug material: GB 59 copper, 48 hours salt spray test
12. Pin material: 3604 brass + ABS transparent rubber
13. Accessories material: 6063 national standard aluminum, 72 hours of salt spray test

1. Product name: PURPLE Roland
2. Brand: XINHS
3. Model: 8cores Silver foil wire Upgrade Cable
4. Conductor: 8cores Silver foil wire Upgrade Cable
5. Number of cores:56*0.2MM
6. Knitting process: Cross knitting
7. Skin material: PVC
8. Structure:
9.Wire diameter：1.1MM
10. Length: 1.25m±3cm
11. Plug type: 3.5/2.5/4.4mm straight plug options
12. Connector: MMCX .0.78mm 2Pin/qdc/tfz
13.Plug materialure copper plating
14. Splitter material : Pure copper plating

 

[paulwasabii]

I just noticed something interesting.

Reviews of ivipQ cables on ALiExpress include photos of included cases. Some are branded ivipQ, but there are also some XINHS branded ones!

I haven't had time to go though them all but the ivipQ-74 and XINHS PURPLE Roland look to be identical 8 core silver foil cables. Same specs, appearance and cable fittings for interchangeable 3,5mm and 2.5mm or 4.4mm balanced terminations.

1.Product name: ivipQ-74
2. Brand: ivipQ
3. Model: 8 cores
4. Conductor: Silver Foil
5. Number of cores: Silver Foil(56Pcs*0.2mm)
6. Single strand diameter: 1.1 mm
7. Skin material: PVC
8. Length: 1.25m±3cm
9. Plug type: Interchangeable plugs3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm straight option
10. Connector: MMCX/0.78mm 2Pin/TFZ/0.75mm QDC
11. Plug material: GB 59 copper, 48 hours salt spray test
12. Pin material: 3604 brass + ABS transparent rubber
13. Accessories material: 6063 national standard aluminum, 72 hours of salt spray test

1. Product name: PURPLE Roland
2. Brand: XINHS
3. Model: 8cores Silver foil wire Upgrade Cable
4. Conductor: 8cores Silver foil wire Upgrade Cable
5. Number of cores:56*0.2MM
6. Knitting process: Cross knitting
7. Skin material: PVC
8. Structure:
9.Wire diameter：1.1MM
10. Length: 1.25m±3cm
11. Plug type: 3.5/2.5/4.4mm straight plug options
12. Connector: MMCX .0.78mm 2Pin/qdc/tfz
13.Plug materialure copper plating
14. Splitter material : Pure copper plating

Yes, you can ask XINHS, he said they are friends. I don't know if that is literal but XINHS is making their cables.

 

[eridenti]

Finally replaced my BL03's stock cable because I was getting tired of the tangles. Got the XINHS 8 Core 5N Silver Brown Mixed SPC cable from Shopee. Can't tell if the sound changed at all. A bit heavier than the stock cable. I think I made a mistake by asking for the ear hooks to be removed since the right side of the cable isn't quite secured on my ear, but other than that I like the feel of it. Definitely doesn't tangle as much. Hope I put the cables correctly.

 

[MickBenjamins]

It never ceases to amaze me what a quality and affordable cable upgrade can do for a great sounding iem. . .

This one for about $30, sure does pair well visually and sonically with the Timeless.

That looks great! Which cable is this?