[RikudouGoku]

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.

Thats a damn nice cable. Although I would have preferred to use the lighter copper like the one in cable A1 instead of the one here.

Or pehaps match that silver with a gold cable. Like this one:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001747365958.html


Or just take that gold cable + pure silver and make something like this:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001034698284.html

 

[RikudouGoku]

Alright guys, running a poll here to see how many cores people prefer in a cable.

https://www.strawpoll.me/45267953

 

[paulwasabii]

Thats a damn nice cable. Although I would have preferred to use the lighter copper like the one in cable A1 instead of the one here.

Or pehaps match that silver with a gold cable. Like this one:


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001747365958.html


Or just take that gold cable + pure silver and make something like this:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001034698284.html

I did not request this one but he asked if I was interested. I actually don't know the specifics as I wasn't interested in it at the time, but looks great also in that gold/probably pure silver braid.

 

[RikudouGoku]

I did not request this one but he asked if I was interested. I actually don't know the specifics as I wasn't interested in it at the time, but looks great also in that gold/probably pure silver braid.

I asked him to make one like that just an hour ago.

I asked for a 6 core version though.

1 cable with 1 sterling silver + 2 gold/copper
and another version with 2 sterling silver + 1 gold/copper.

I asked for 2 version of the same materials because I am not sure which combination looks the best in the end.

I wanted 6 cores instead of 8, because I find that 8 core cables are a bit too thick/heavy while 4 core cables are little bit too thin (doesnt look impressive enough lol).
So 6 core should be the perfect balance...maybe...

 

[paulwasabii]

I asked him to make one like that just an hour ago.

I asked for a 6 core version though.

1 cable with 1 sterling silver + 2 gold/copper
and another version with 2 sterling silver + 1 gold/copper.

I asked for 2 version of the same materials because I am not sure which combination looks the best in the end.

I wanted 6 cores instead of 8, because I find that 8 core cables are a bit too thick/heavy while 4 core cables are little bit too thin (doesnt look impressive enough lol).
So 6 core should be the perfect balance...maybe...

That picture was from a while ago, someone is enjoying that one by now. If he sends you pics, post them if you can, I am curious about the 6 core. Another idea floating around is that sleeved black cable and the beige version. Same as NiceHCK C4-1, maybe a custom C6-1 with a beige stripe. I think it would be a very tight fit if it fits at all. Maybe next month, I think I am done for this month.

 

[RikudouGoku]

That picture was from a while ago, someone is enjoying that one by now. If he sends you pics, post them if you can, I am curious about the 6 core. Another idea floating around is that sleeved black cable and the beige version. Same as NiceHCK C4-1, maybe a custom C6-1 with a beige stripe. I think it would be a very tight fit if it fits at all. Maybe next month, I think I am done for this month.

I will post the pics when I get them (tomorrow he said).

 

[redguardsoldier]

I asked him to make one like that just an hour ago.

I asked for a 6 core version though.

1 cable with 1 sterling silver + 2 gold/copper
and another version with 2 sterling silver + 1 gold/copper.

I asked for 2 version of the same materials because I am not sure which combination looks the best in the end.

I wanted 6 cores instead of 8, because I find that 8 core cables are a bit too thick/heavy while 4 core cables are little bit too thin (doesnt look impressive enough lol).
So 6 core should be the perfect balance...maybe...

I still don't understand how 6-core cables work :/. Doesn't that create imbalance where, for example, for left side, the left channel has 2 cores, while the ground only has 1, or vice versa?

For me personally, I prefer either 8-core with thin cores (the garden variety we have) or 4-core with thick cores (think of Faeeal cable, so thickkkk)

 

[RikudouGoku]

I still don't understand how 6-core cables work :/. Doesn't that create imbalance where, for example, for left side, the left channel has 2 cores, while the ground only has 1, or vice versa?

For me personally, I prefer either 8-core with thin cores (the garden variety we have) or 4-core with thick cores (think of Faeeal cable, so thickkkk)

I dont know lol. But I do think it should be the best balance between a thin and a thick cable.

 

[RikudouGoku]

2 sterling silver + 1 gold/copper
1 sterling silver + 2 gold/copper
Both 6 core cables, I bought them both for 20 usd and also the cable that resembles the Tri Through (cable A6).

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001872907457.html


The gold/copper wire is this one:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001747365958.html


While the sterling silver is this one:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002042493770.html

 

[aspire5550]

Needed some cable recommendation around RM50 price range (~$12 usd).

1) Faaeal cable
https://shopee.com.my/FAAEAL-Hibisc...ctor-For-TFZ-TRN-KZ-ZST-i.27017914.7408566063

2) NICEHCK C16-3
https://shopee.com.my/NICEHCK-C16-3...or-KZ-TFZ-BL-03-NX7-DB3-i.48959355.3711827610

3) JCALLY JC16 Silver 6N OFC 16 Shares 480 Cores
https://shopee.com.my/JCALLY-JC16-S...-PRO-X-ST1-BA5-C12-AS16-i.48959355.2184102577

 

[RikudouGoku]

Needed some cable recommendation around RM50 price range (~$12 usd).

1) Faaeal cable
https://shopee.com.my/FAAEAL-Hibisc...ctor-For-TFZ-TRN-KZ-ZST-i.27017914.7408566063

2) NICEHCK C16-3
https://shopee.com.my/NICEHCK-C16-3...or-KZ-TFZ-BL-03-NX7-DB3-i.48959355.3711827610

3) JCALLY JC16 Silver 6N OFC 16 Shares 480 Cores
https://shopee.com.my/JCALLY-JC16-S...-PRO-X-ST1-BA5-C12-AS16-i.48959355.2184102577

The faaeal is the best you can get in terms of value.

 

[aspire5550]

The faaeal is the best you can get in terms of value.

Tack!

May I know if there are other cables that might be better value than the faaeal? As in similar quality with faaeal or a step up? Would like to try my luck finding them in shopee.

I found that shopee in my local market place occasionally tends to have some items priced much cheaper than aliexpress.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Tack!

May I know if there are other cables that might be better value than the faaeal? As in similar quality with faaeal or a step up? Would like to try my luck finding them in shopee.

I found that shopee in my local market place occasionally tends to have some items priced much cheaper than aliexpress.

Inga problem.


I havent found any cables that are priced the same/lower with the same/lower resistance.

Although, if the cable I just bought from XINHS IS the same as the Tri Through (cable A6) then that might be a slightly cheaper cable but with the same quality.

(this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001872907457.html)

 

[courierdriver]

Inga problem.


I havent found any cables that are priced the same/lower with the same/lower resistance.

Although, if the cable I just bought from XINHS IS the same as the Tri Through (cable A6) then that might be a slightly cheaper cable but with the same quality.

(this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001872907457.html)

Looks like the same that I bought two of from XINHS last month. First one was for my new KZ ZAX in QDC 2.5 balanced format. Second was for my new KBEAR KS1 (bought as an impulse purchase, due to its low price), in TFZ 2.5 balanced format. Both are well made, and I love how XINHS included a case to store the iem/cable combo in.
Nice touch! I only paid a bit over $17 CDN for each with free shipping. I'm loving both of them as connected to their respective iems. Both look good, fall well/aren't tangly, and the chin sliders work well. These are good quality cables at a cheap price.

 

[Toothy1911]

Hello - New user here, first post. New to the world of IEMS, upgrading my work setup with a portable DAC (BTR5). Found this thread super useful for finding a cable for my new KZ ZSX IEMS. Shout out to @RikudouGoku for bringing XINHS to my attention.

Will be replacing the stock cable with a balanced 2.5mm QDC.
I love the look of the purple cables XINHS makes. But I'm unsure how good silver foil is? Seems to be priced higher than silver plated copper, so I assume better? But there's not really any other similar in his store.
Seems to be on offer for GBP17.44 / USD 23.40 too.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001747129492.html

Wondering if I should get something like the pure silver for a similar price.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002042493770.html?

Or even push up to the silver copper mix that's highly rated.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002350509830.html?