[samshaver]

So what other cheap cables work on the Elear/Elex? Want something that’s 4’ or so that’s 3.5mm on the end, and inexpensive. Not looking for an “audiophile” cable, just something cheap.

I’m using This one and it works fine but is just a bit rigid and want something softer/flexible.

Your link isn’t working for me, but if you are looking for a single ended 3.5mm to dual 3.5mm I would recommend this
https://a.co/d/bJimyeg
They also have it in balanced 4.4mm
https://a.co/d/iHR1fnO
and xlr
https://a.co/d/h9x705V

 

[jasonb]

Your link isn’t working for me, but if you are looking for a single ended 3.5mm to dual 3.5mm I would recommend this
https://a.co/d/bJimyeg
They also have it in balanced 4.4mm
https://a.co/d/iHR1fnO
and xlr
https://a.co/d/h9x705V

You’ve used it on a Focal headphone?

 

[samshaver]

You’ve used it on a Focal headphone?

Yes, I have the Elex.

I have this 4.4mm one
https://a.co/d/fQtyK5F
and this 2.5mm one
https://a.co/d/awLZTGs

I also have essentially all variations of their cables for Sennheiser HD6xx’s.

They are light, very flexible, and sound great!

 

[jasonb]

Yes, I have the Elex.

I have this 4.4mm one
https://a.co/d/fQtyK5F
and this 2.5mm one
https://a.co/d/awLZTGs

I also have essentially all variations of their cables for Sennheiser HD6xx’s.

They are light, very flexible, and sound great!

Sweet. I ordered the regular 3.5mm in the 5ft length. Hopefully it doesn’t annoy me like the one I’ve been using.

 

[samshaver]

Sweet. I ordered the regular 3.5mm in the 5ft length. Hopefully it doesn’t annoy me like the one I’ve been using.

Sounds good! Let me know what you think. I think you’ll like it!

 

[jasonb]

Sounds good! Let me know what you think. I think you’ll like it!

From the pictures on Amazon it looks cheap and thin, like it belongs on an IEM. But if you have several cables from this brand and like them, then I’ll believe ya. Looking forward to trying it.

 

[b0lt 0ns]

I also have a youkamoo cable they are pretty flexible. It's basically an iem cable but a tad stiffer as I think it's slightly higher gauge.

 

[Marlowe]

So what other cheap cables work on the Elear/Elex? Want something that’s 4’ or so that’s 3.5mm on the end, and inexpensive. Not looking for an “audiophile” cable, just something cheap.

I’m using

NEW NEOMUSICIA Replacement Audio Upgrade Cable Compatible with Denon AH-D600, AH-D7200, AH-D7100, AH-D9200, AH-D5200, Meze 99 Classics, Focal Elear Headphones Black 1.5m/4.5ft https://a.co/d/3Jposab

and it works fine but is just a bit rigid and want something softer/flexible.

I have a XLR cable for the Elex (from Periapt) and a 4.4mm (with XLR adapter) for the Hifiman Arya Stealth (from Audiophile Ninja, compatible with the Elex); with 3.5mm terminations they'd both run around 60 bucks. Both cables work well, are well made and have good feel. Also, both companies are a pleasure to deal with. They are both leagues above the Neomusicia and similar stuff that is all over Amazon--I had one once for the Sennheiser HD700 and it was so cheap feeling that I couldn't abide it. In an audio world of ridiculously priced cables, I consider these prices quite reasonable for what you get, but suspect you would consider them too expensive. You get what you pay for.

 

[ramkvp]

Was going to recommend the Youkamoo cable as well. I have the 4.4 mm for the Elex and liked them enough to get the IEM version of them. I found them too heavy for IEMs, but the ones I have for Elex are nice, flexible and light enough for headphones. They are somewhat like IEM cables, but are stiffer.

 

[jasonb]

Was going to recommend the Youkamoo cable as well. I have the 4.4 mm for the Elex and liked them enough to get the IEM version of them. I found them too heavy for IEMs, but the ones I have for Elex are nice, flexible and light enough for headphones. They are somewhat like IEM cables, but are stiffer.

Sounds good. I’m looking forward to it.

 

[Astral Abyss]

For something custom, but still under $100, check out https://customcans.co.uk/

They use copper litz for the wire wrapped in Paracord of your choice. Super flexible and sounds great. I have one and love it.

 

[conquerator2]

So what other cheap cables work on the Elear/Elex? Want something that’s 4’ or so that’s 3.5mm on the end, and inexpensive. Not looking for an “audiophile” cable, just something cheap.

I’m using

NEW NEOMUSICIA Replacement Audio Upgrade Cable Compatible with Denon AH-D600, AH-D7200, AH-D7100, AH-D9200, AH-D5200, Meze 99 Classics, Focal Elear Headphones Black 1.5m/4.5ft https://a.co/d/3Jposab

and it works fine but is just a bit rigid and want something softer/flexible.

I can't say enough good things about this cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ65ZDV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Very pliable, great feel and really nice price. I've used it with Focal and Hifiman headphones and it's just really good

 

[conquerator2]

For something custom, but still under $100, check out https://customcans.co.uk/

They use copper litz for the wire wrapped in Paracord of your choice. Super flexible and sounds great. I have one and love it.

I've used custom cans before and unfortunately cannot recommend them. I absolutely loved the way their cable felt, but unless I got a lemon, they change the sound compared to the stock cable I was using.
I am not much of a believer in cables, so I cannot explain what the reason is, but it difused the soundstage and the headphones just sounded funky.
If it was just a lemon, then feel wise, the cables are superb.
Otherwise, I'd recommend the Faaeal cable I linked before which sounded exactly like stock to me.

 

[Astral Abyss]

I've used custom cans before and unfortunately cannot recommend them. I absolutely loved the way their cable felt, but unless I got a lemon, they change the sound compared to the stock cable I was using.
I am not much of a believer in cables, so I cannot explain what the reason is, but it difused the soundstage and the headphones just sounded funky.
If it was just a lemon, then feel wise, the cables are superb.
Otherwise, I'd recommend the Faaeal cable I linked before which sounded exactly like stock to me.

Well, that's a downer. I do have 2 of their cables and heard some headphones at a meetup that were using them and all sounded as they should. I hope it was just a fluke, but it is concerning.

 

[conquerator2]

Well, that's a downer. I do have 2 of their cables and heard some headphones at a meetup that were using them and all sounded as they should. I hope it was just a fluke, but it is concerning.

It was a while ago, so I am hopeful it might have been a lemon. They're over a 100 bucks though, in which case the Faaeal cable is about 25$ and so much more affordable if that is a concern