[courierdriver]

Just received my 2.5 mm balanced ISN C16 and an iem case from Penon audio which I bought on Aliexpress on March 29 2019. Shipping info stated it would arrive to me here in Canada between April 27-May 24 2019. Got it today...less than 2 weeks later. Just regular shipping via Hong Kong/Xpress post. They even marked the customs docs as "gift" and put a declared value of $10 USD. No extra fees, just landed safely in my mailbox. I'm very impressed with how quickly this got here. Bought this to use with my Kanas Pro. Here are some pics:
This is with the stock Lyre 3.5 mm single ended cable. Next is with the C16.

 

[courierdriver]

 

[Zeff]

Hello. Which one of these cable would you recommend for KPE? Or some other cable in the same price range?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/AK-...019.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.69352e0eLZUv15
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NIC...214.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.69352e0eLZUv15

 

[hakuzen]

Hello. Which one of these cable would you recommend for KPE? Or some other cable in the same price range?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/AK-...019.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.69352e0eLZUv15
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NIC...214.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.69352e0eLZUv15

these look very similar, probably same wire.

decent cables in that segment of price, from my list, are 052, 053, 062, 063, 065, 070

 

[galangerz]

are there any cables made to fit QDC iems?

 

[rustyvinyl]

added measurements and comments of cables 160 and 161 (acrolink), to my list.
superb conductivity, clean sound at similar level than top cables of my list (copper version, which i prefer to silver plated version in this case).
expectations are satisfied.
they don't have chin slider, but you can add it at your own. i use an o-ring, or a silicon tube:

(details of cables 160, 161, 125, and 133 copper)

Have been running in my 160 for 3days already.
I'm not sure if it's due to PCOCC or what....this cable sounded more detail and transparent. I didn't expect a cable to be able do that. Maybe all the while I've been using sub par ones
It's a good match with e4000.
Only complain is the very stiff heat shield at the mmcx. Can't get a good seal if you're out and about. I removed them.
Great quality connectors.
Good buy and thanks for the recommendation hakuzen!

 

[Palash]

Do they have the ISN S8 in 3.5mm with mmcx connectors? If so it seems like I may have to wait for that. Seems like my original C16 got lost in the mail so Ill likely get a refund and order S8 for my BGVP DM6.

Think that will be a good match for this IEM?

Yes ISN S8 with 3.5 mm and mmcx available.

 

[hakuzen]

added resistance measurements of cables 060, 061, 062, and 063 to my list. they are budget nicehck cables.
060 (copper 8 cores) could be the best conductivity and plugs in <$10 price segment (you can get it <$8). acceptable sound.
061 (spc 8 cores) conductivity is quite worse, but price is also appealing.
once again, not impressed with 16 cores versions. copper version has even worse conductivity than its 8 cores sibling. but sound is decent.
all them are very soft and flexible.
(lists links can be found in my signature)

 

[Zerohour88]

added resistance measurements of cables 060, 061, 062, and 063 to my list. they are budget nicehck cables.
060 (copper 8 cores) could be the best conductivity and plugs in <$10 price segment (you can get it <$8). acceptable sound.
061 (spc 8 cores) conductivity is quite worse, but price is also appealing.
once again, not impressed with 16 cores versions. copper version has even worse conductivity than its 8 cores sibling. but sound is decent.
all them are very soft and flexible.
(lists links can be found in my signature)

I ordered the 061 from 27/3 sale, but still have not got it. Pity about the conductivity though.

 

[bk123]

added resistance measurements of cables 060, 061, 062, and 063 to my list. they are budget nicehck cables.
060 (copper 8 cores) could be the best conductivity and plugs in <$10 price segment (you can get it <$8). acceptable sound.
061 (spc 8 cores) conductivity is quite worse, but price is also appealing.
once again, not impressed with 16 cores versions. copper version has even worse conductivity than its 8 cores sibling. but sound is decent.
all them are very soft and flexible.
(lists links can be found in my signature)

I got no 063 from your list and it is better than my stock cable at least. I thought the blue dot meant +ve pin. I have no measurement tool and was guessing the blue dot as positive pin.
Thank you for letting us know that the blue dot indicates -ve pin.
My next target is number 130 from your list.

 

[superuser1]

I got no 063 from your list and it is better than my stock cable at least. I thought the blue dot meant +ve pin. I have no measurement tool and was guessing the blue dot as positive pin.
Thank you for letting us know that the blue dot indicates -ve pin.
My next target is number 130 from your list.

Actually when it comes to these chi-fi cable makers the blue dot is really a mess. I have come across cable makers who dont follow this rule. It's best to have a small cheap multimeter if you buy a lot of after market cables.

 

[koven]

are there any cables made to fit QDC iems?

Any 2-pin 0.75mm will fit. Standard is 0.78mm though so you'll need to specify your order. Most cable makers offer the option.

 

[galangerz]

Any 2-pin 0.75mm will fit. Standard is 0.78mm though so you'll need to specify your order. Most cable makers offer the option.

fair. how about the UE styled connector? with the recessed (or protruded) pin and reversed polarity? can I just request that as well?

 

[hakuzen]

fair. how about the UE styled connector? with the recessed (or protruded) pin and reversed polarity? can I just request that as well?

there are few cables terminated with 2pins housing. kz zsn and new kz zs10pro use that kind of termination, so you could search "zsn cable"; but the results are cheap cables (kz, jc ally, xltrade..). you can also search for QDC or anole at lunashops (4 cables available, atm), or at aliexpress.
you can use any other 2pins termination (0.75mm, or even 0.78mm probably), although the connection won't be as secure as with 2 pins housing, and the result will be longer.
edit: guess cables for some tfz also works, if the size of the cavity matches with qdc.
this cable, for example, isn't bad (i've just received it):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...-78mm-MMCX-IE80-IM-Connector/32964307166.html
or
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-S...Earphone-Headset-2-5mm-3-5mm/32965501955.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-S...Earphone-Headset-2-5mm-3-5mm/32965501955.html
edit2: about polarity, the only way to ensure is using cables where QDC shows in their description. otherwise, look for straight plugs with no ear guides (well, ear guides can be removed or remolded)

 

[Slater]

there are few cables terminated with 2pins housing. kz zsn and new kz zs10pro use that kind of termination, so you could search "zsn cable"; but the results are cheap cables (kz, jc ally, xltrade..). you can also search for QDC or anole at lunashops (4 cables available, atm)
you can use any other 2pins termination (0.75mm, or even 0.78mm probably), although the connection won't be as secure as with 2 pins housing
edit: guess cables for some tfz also works, if the size of the cavity matches with qdc.
this cable, for example, isn't bad (i've just received it):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...-78mm-MMCX-IE80-IM-Connector/32964307166.html

I’m sure there will be more cable choices coming with the ZSN style plug. KZ is making more of their IEMs with that style of plug.