[Barndoor]

With that raised rectangular section protruding out from the shell it may be a TFK (NX7) connector. Those take a standard 0.78mm 2 pin connector anyway.

I seem to recall the pin size was diameter, but I could be wrong.

Same, pin diameter was what came to my mind

 

[HiFiRobot]

2023 NiceHCK Spring SALE Gift Project (Black Cable) arrived and first CMF (Color, Material, Finish) impressions are positive considering the price. $8,99 - $11,24 depending on where you are located. The chin slider was smaller than expected and not as ugly as I thought. Cable is 2 core black cloth and claimed to be 5N OFC by Nicehck twitter account. Quite lightweight but has some memory.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005293661266.html
Ali part no 1005005293661266

Top to bottom:

• 2023 NiceHCK Spring SALE Gift Project, Ali partno 1005005293661266
• XINHS 2 core Silver Plated 5N OCC , Ali partno 1005001844092313
• NiceHCK H4-1 Taiwan Silver Plated 5N OCC in 2,5mm which I plan to reterminate to something else, Ali part no 1005003102225844
• Tri Trough 4 core Silver Plated 5N Single Crystal Copper, Ali partno 1005001514590570
• XINHS 8 Cores 4N Pure Silver and 6N Single Crystal Copper Mixed, Ali partno 1005002350509830

 

[happyblack]

2023 NiceHCK Spring SALE Gift Project (Black Cable) arrived and first CMF (Color, Material, Finish) impressions are positive considering the price. $8,99 - $11,24 depending on where you are located. The chin slider was smaller than expected and not as ugly as I thought. Cable is 2 core black cloth and claimed to be 5N OFC by Nicehck twitter account. Quite lightweight but has some memory.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005293661266.html
Ali part no 1005005293661266

I bought it myself, too.

Sounds great, although it's on the warmer side of cables.
If it wasn't for the microphonics, I would easily use it as my daily runner.

Having said that, the build quality could be a tiny bit better. One would expect sturdier connectors for something that costs ~$10.
XINHS offers a better value.

 

[Uprox]

Thanks for all the fresh impressions. Always welcome.

I experience a bit of a hassle recently with (too) short pins on the 2-pin termination. Out of your experience: are there sellers offering terminations with longer pins than usual?

Maybe it will be useful

 

[Neithan]

This cable is amazing with the Timeless OG.

€ 69,62 73%OFF | NiceHCK SuperBlue Taiwan Lab 7N OCC Litz Replace Wire Headset Cable 3.5/2.5/4.4mm MMCX/0.78mm 2Pin For SSP ANOU Emerald M3 Pro I
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msOVSQ2

 

[Echalon]

This cable is amazing with the Timeless OG.

€ 69,62 73%OFF | NiceHCK SuperBlue Taiwan Lab 7N OCC Litz Replace Wire Headset Cable 3.5/2.5/4.4mm MMCX/0.78mm 2Pin For SSP ANOU Emerald M3 Pro I
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msOVSQ2

I agree, but if you are patient you can get it for under $40.

 

[Neithan]

I agree, but if you are patient you can get it for under $40.

Exactly, I got it for 37€...

 

[blorg]

Thanks for all the fresh impressions. Always welcome.

I experience a bit of a hassle recently with (too) short pins on the 2-pin termination. Out of your experience: are there sellers offering terminations with longer pins than usual?

Pin size is diameter of the pins, 0.78mm. 0.78mm would be very short if it was the length!

Like Carpet says, that looks like it might be a TFZ/NX7 connector. You can use a regular 2 pin with them but you're better off using the proper connector which has a plastic shroud that goes over that protrusion, it makes it much more secure. Cable looks like this, it's the fourth most common connector after 2 pin, MMCX and QDC/KZ C Pin. QDC/KZ C Pin is another hood/shroud type of 2 pin, but with a rounded edge hood rather than squared, and that goes up more. They are not compatible.

Pretty easy to find, some cables will only do those three but many will do TFZ/NX7. I recommend Xinhs, I have this connector type from him on a TFZ No 3.

What IEM are you using?

This is recessed 2 pin vs normal 2 pin, you have recessed 2 pin. But it looks like you need a shroud/hood type of 2 pin.

 

[Nas Volokin]

Have ordered this modular cable from IvipQ on Anniversary sale: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004844616752.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
Will pair it with my Zetian Wu, initial impressions after I receive it

 

[Carpet]

Have ordered this modular cable from IvipQ on Anniversary sale: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004844616752.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
Will pair it with my Zetian Wu, initial impressions after I receive it

Modular L plug looks like a REALLY good idea. It should be less likely to come loose in use.

 

[HiFiRobot]

I bought it myself, too.

Sounds great, although it's on the warmer side of cables.
If it wasn't for the microphonics, I would easily use it as my daily runner.

Having said that, the build quality could be a tiny bit better. One would expect sturdier connectors for something that costs ~$10.
XINHS offers a better value.

Agree the connectors/hardware is bit cheap with mix of metal and black plastic. Microphonics did not bother me yet, but I haven't used it much while on the move so. I guess an alternative for those looking for a black sleeved budget cable which looks nicer could be the
NiceHCK JIALAI JLDT2 OCC which is $14,5 at KR Hifi. Possibly even cheaper during last weeks sales.
https://www.pricearchive.org/aliexpress.com/item/1005003439320756

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003439320756.html?
Ali part no 1005003439320756

 

[Nas Volokin]

Modular L plug looks like a REALLY good idea. It should be less likely to come loose in use.

Yes I have my Dunu Amber as L plug but since they don't sell it anymore (limited edition) I tried this alternative

 

[zikarus]

Pin size is diameter of the pins, 0.78mm. 0.78mm would be very short if it was the length!

Like Carpet says, that looks like it might be a TFZ/NX7 connector. You can use a regular 2 pin with them but you're better off using the proper connector which has a plastic shroud that goes over that protrusion, it makes it much more secure. Cable looks like this, it's the fourth most common connector after 2 pin, MMCX and QDC/KZ C Pin. QDC/KZ C Pin is another hood/shroud type of 2 pin, but with a rounded edge hood rather than squared, and that goes up more. They are not compatible.

Pretty easy to find, some cables will only do those three but many will do TFZ/NX7. I recommend Xinhs, I have this connector type from him on a TFZ No 3.

What IEM are you using?

This is recessed 2 pin vs normal 2 pin, you have recessed 2 pin. But it looks like you need a shroud/hood type of 2 pin.

Thank you for your input blorg. The last picture nails it. Alas almost all interesting cables offered on Ali, Penon etc. use the recessed 2-pin version instead of the normal one with it's slightly longer pins...

 

[superuser1]

How do the XINHS - 4 Core Graphene Alloy Silver Plated Upgrade Cable change the sq? I read somewhere that it reduces bass?

 

[ExTubeGamer]

Graphene cables change the tonality and increase clarity.