Mid priced IEM cables thread.
May 2, 2024 at 8:40 PM Post #1,861 of 1,874
So I bought and love the Hakugei White Dragon. I sort of knew what I was in for having owned the Healer, Mona Lisa, and Gray Dragon. Unfortunately, all of those were 2 pin and I needed an mmcx, thus the White Dragon.

But it's on the bulky side. Not unwieldy but definitely not small.

Anyone recommend a sub $150 palladium mix cable that's on par with the Gray Dragon but also not as thick?
 
May 2, 2024 at 9:17 PM Post #1,862 of 1,874
So I bought and love the Hakugei White Dragon. I sort of knew what I was in for having owned the Healer, Mona Lisa, and Gray Dragon. Unfortunately, all of those were 2 pin and I needed an mmcx, thus the White Dragon.

But it's on the bulky side. Not unwieldy but definitely not small.

Anyone recommend a sub $150 palladium mix cable that's on par with the Gray Dragon but also not as thick?
I bought this ivipQ 34 silver palladium cable a couple months ago for my Focal Clear MG Pro, but I would definitely purchase again and ask them to terminate the connectors in 2pin or MMCX for an IEM. They originally sell it with a modular termination on the amp side, but they had no problems with my request to terminate to 4.4mm so I'm sure you can message them for MMCX. It's very pliable and better handling than my 8w Effect Audio cables.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804305851137.html

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May 2, 2024 at 9:29 PM Post #1,863 of 1,874
I bought this ivipQ 34 silver palladium cable a couple months ago for my Focal Clear MG Pro, but I would definitely purchase again and ask them to terminate the connectors in 2pin or MMCX for an IEM. They originally sell it with a modular termination on the amp side, but they had no problems with my request to terminate to 4.4mm so I'm sure you can message them for MMCX. It's very pliable and better handling than my 8w Effect Audio cables.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804305851137.html

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Looks really nice, thanks for the recommendation!
 
May 3, 2024 at 6:30 AM Post #1,866 of 1,874
how your hakugei cables? all sold on reddit? white dragon good/?

White Dragon is very good, bass texture is better and everything sounds more cohesive. According to Hakugei, it's the same as the Black Dragon with a different jacket.

They were unclear what the difference was with the Arcanist.

Please: exactly which subreddit is that ?

r/AVexchange
 
May 4, 2024 at 5:35 PM Post #1,867 of 1,874
I finally got around to writing up my Vortex Seraphina thoughts. I liked this cable so much I did a whole review! It was a lovely addition to my chain even thought I bought for an IEM I have yet to receive!

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/vortex-cables-seraphina.27207/reviews
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Would mean a lot to me if you check it out. If you are hesitant to jump in to pricier cables from the budget section, I feel like this may be a worthwhile review. It's why I wrote it, and should be considered when reading it!

Thank you!
 
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May 5, 2024 at 11:40 AM Post #1,868 of 1,874
I finally got around to writing up my Vortex Seraphina thoughts. I liked this cable so much I did a whole review! It was a lovely addition to my chain even thought I bought for an IEM I have yet to receive!

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/vortex-cables-seraphina.27207/reviews

Would mean a lot to me if you check it out. If you are hesitant to jump in to pricier cables from the budget section, I feel like this may be a worthwhile review. It's why I wrote it, and should be considered when reading it!

Thank you!
Great review! :) I am just as satisfied as you with this cable...it`s really wonderful. The only downside I could find with it is, it`s hard to match with an IEM that is not blue :sweat_smile: I removed the ear guides on mine, by the way...and like it even better now.

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May 5, 2024 at 11:42 AM Post #1,869 of 1,874
mid is soooo mid
 
May 5, 2024 at 12:36 PM Post #1,870 of 1,874
Great review! :) I am just as satisfied as you with this cable...it`s really wonderful. The only downside I could find with it is, it`s hard to match with an IEM that is not blue :sweat_smile: I removed the ear guides on mine, by the way...and like it even better now.

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I have a copper blue 634 ears set on the way… cable is just waiting for it haha
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Modular vs Fixed 4.4mm plugs - which camp are you in?

I just completed an interesting case study, comparing the fixed-plug Penon ASOS+ cable with the modular-plug ASOS. You can learn my findings in the review here. :smile:
 

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