Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!
Jun 23, 2022 at 7:51 PM Post #7,652 of 9,223
Guys, It is common cables without ear hooks become stiff and a bit dry on the part that goes around the ear?
It happened with some of my cables and it's pretty annoying because it can hurt my ears a little bit.
 
Jun 23, 2022 at 9:35 PM Post #7,653 of 9,223
Well, getting ready for the summer sale on AliExpress, I would like to pick some custom cables for XINHS, but I need some advice here, Because I'm a little bit lost about materials, thickness and quality of materials.

This one is my prefered setup, twisted, a good looking cooper, perfect for a yuan li or moondrop kato.

€ 41,54 35%OFF | XINSH 4 Core 5N UPOCC Single Crystal Copper Upgraded Cable with MMCX/2PIN/QDC/TFZ 2.5/3.5/4.4mm for KZ TINHIFI T2 BLON BL01
https://a.aliexpress.com/_v1qMK6

But, after some chat with XINHS I see these cables

€ 25,19 25%OFF | Factory direct sales 4 strand single crystal copper LITZ struct Headphone Cable HIFI Balance Audio Cable Conversion Cable Line
https://a.aliexpress.com/_uQhwDC

€ 29,34 35%OFF | Factory direct sales 4 Core Copper Plated Gold Mixed Upgrade Line HiFi Headphone Wire MMCX/0.78mm 2Pin/QDC/TFZ For SE535 UE900S
https://a.aliexpress.com/_u8uUm2

Both of them could be twisted, so no problema about the looking.

Anyone could tell me about thickness quality, and wich is the most similar to the first one?
any of these suitable for a shure headphones that uses mmcx (but according to reviews the shure headphones mmcx connectors are longer). Thanks
 
Jun 24, 2022 at 2:37 PM Post #7,654 of 9,223
Looking for an upgrade cable for my Olinas, predominantly for comfort but also build quality. No issue with stock but whilst they’re on offer what would the pros and cons of each of these be?

For reference I’ve used the C16-1 happily for quite some time and find it good quality.

£33.66 57% Off | NiceHCK C24-2 24 Core Silver Plated Copper Alloy Copper Headset Cable 3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm MMCX/NX7/QDC/0.78 2Pin for MK3 LZ A6 A7
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPwragS

£30.32 51% Off | NiceHCK LitzPS-Pro 8 Core 4N Litz Pure Silver Earphone Cable 3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm MMCX/NX7/QDC/0.78 2Pin for CIEM MK3 ST-10s LZ A7
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0ue2fC

Is the LitzPS worth the premium over the C24?
 
Jun 25, 2022 at 12:10 PM Post #7,657 of 9,223
Jun 25, 2022 at 4:20 PM Post #7,658 of 9,223
Hello,
Mainly looking to buy some cables with no integrated ear hooks in the upcoming sale but I'm curious if there's any real difference in quality/characteristics between these pure copper and copper silver mix cables.
Could anyone tell me if one of these cables would be noticeably better than the others please?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954926911.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32973114057.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001483466249.html

Thanks.
Your links don't work. At least for me.
 
Jun 25, 2022 at 4:33 PM Post #7,659 of 9,223
Your links don't work. At least for me.
Hmm, that is odd.
I've just tried them on 3 different browsers with cleared cache and they work fine for me.

NiceHCK 16 Core High Purity Copper Cable 3.5/2.5/4.4mm MMCX/2Pin Cable For TFZ ZSX ZS10 C12 C16 V90 BA5 NX7 PRO/DB3/F3/M6 BL-03
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954926911.html

NiceHCK 16 Core Copper Silver Mixed Cable 3.5/2.5/4.4mm MMCX/2Pin For TFZ ZSX ZS10 ST10 C12 C16 BA5 V90 NX7 PRO/DB3/F3/M6 BL-03
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32973114057.html

NICEHCK C16-3 16 Cable Plug MMCX Cores High Purity Copper Cable 3.5/2.5/4.4mm /2Pin/QDC/NX7 Pin For KZCCA ZSX C12 TFZ NX7 Pro
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001483466249.html
 
Jun 25, 2022 at 4:42 PM Post #7,660 of 9,223
Jun 25, 2022 at 4:48 PM Post #7,661 of 9,223
Hello,
Mainly looking to buy some cables with no integrated ear hooks in the upcoming sale but I'm curious if there's any real difference in quality/characteristics between these pure copper and copper silver mix cables.
Could anyone tell me if one of these cables would be noticeably better than the others please?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954926911.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32973114057.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001483466249.html

Thanks.
Just go with the one looks nicer to you. They don't have much difference and any rating that I could see.

I have c16-3 cable. Very soft but easily tangling. Keep that in mind.
 
Jun 26, 2022 at 3:46 AM Post #7,663 of 9,223
Hello,
Mainly looking to buy some cables with no integrated ear hooks in the upcoming sale but I'm curious if there's any real difference in quality/characteristics between these pure copper and copper silver mix cables.
Could anyone tell me if one of these cables would be noticeably better than the others please?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954926911.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32973114057.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001483466249.html

Thanks.
They are high purity copper (purity isn't specified and they aren't OCC) so the difference between the first and third is purely cosmetic. I have the last two and they are both very comfortable. The second one is SPC/Copper mixed so may sound slightly brighter. The first two are on sale tomorrow, I'd buy whichever one you like the look of. :L3000:
 
Jun 26, 2022 at 3:49 AM Post #7,664 of 9,223
Looking for an upgrade cable for my Olinas, predominantly for comfort but also build quality. No issue with stock but whilst they’re on offer what would the pros and cons of each of these be?

For reference I’ve used the C16-1 happily for quite some time and find it good quality.

£33.66 57% Off | NiceHCK C24-2 24 Core Silver Plated Copper Alloy Copper Headset Cable 3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm MMCX/NX7/QDC/0.78 2Pin for MK3 LZ A6 A7
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPwragS

£30.32 51% Off | NiceHCK LitzPS-Pro 8 Core 4N Litz Pure Silver Earphone Cable 3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm MMCX/NX7/QDC/0.78 2Pin for CIEM MK3 ST-10s LZ A7
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0ue2fC

Is the LitzPS worth the premium over the C24?

I wouldn't put a silver cable on Olina. You'd normally do that to enhance the top end of an IEM that's a little darker than you'd like. Olina is certainly not dark. :L3000:
 
Jun 27, 2022 at 3:54 PM Post #7,665 of 9,223
Just go with the one looks nicer to you. They don't have much difference and any rating that I could see.

I have c16-3 cable. Very soft but easily tangling. Keep that in mind.
They are high purity copper (purity isn't specified and they aren't OCC) so the difference between the first and third is purely cosmetic. I have the last two and they are both very comfortable. The second one is SPC/Copper mixed so may sound slightly brighter. The first two are on sale tomorrow, I'd buy whichever one you like the look of. :L3000:
Thanks very much for the guidance guys, I've gone ahead and ordered a couple of cables.
The NICEHCK C16-3 was an easy choice as I needed one with a QDC connector.
Also went for the NICEHCK copper only instead of silver mix as I'm not at the stage of experimenting with changing sound characteristics yet.

Cheers,
 

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