PaganDL
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Just got the Rai Solos after a long time with no IEMs and my god is the memory wire terrible Any suggestions for a (cheap) replacement? Also, is it normal for the MMCX connectors to swivel around its axis quite freely? Never had headphones with those before.
Hi @gkl,
Subjectively, given this is essentially your first time with IEMs after a long hiatus, perhaps Rai Solo isn't your best choice for fit though can't say for certain as I only have demo the Penta & the Solo isn't available for demo yet where I am.
Regardless, some cables do take time to get used to & how your ear tips fit & seal does also factor how well cables sit on your outer ear.
As to MMCX swivel, this is definitely a thing given the nature of the connector as this is how it was designed long before it was used as a connector for IEMs.
Some manufacturers try to mitigate this in various ways, either with proprietary connectors & or locking mechanisms though this makes cable rolling potentially annoying but still possible.
So even if you change the cable, there are some cables which swivel more than a stock cable.
It really depends on how the IEM &/or cable is designed.
For this reason is why some people prefer 2 pin as a standard which personally I find ridiculous for various reasons though I do have 2 pin cables & IEMs which support 2 pin but given a choice for aftermarket for IEM, I prefer MMCX but that's just me.
I would suggest looking into the following cables as alternatives :
Penon Orbit
ISN H 16
ISN C 16 (Bass Emphasised Cable)
Hope you find this useful & have a great day !