[katatonicone1]

Sonically I'm looking for bold bass and a bit recessed highs due to bright LZ A6 I want to pair new cable with. I know that $149 ISN CU4 or CEMA Super copper series cable for $135.50 have this characteristics. What about something cheaper? I'm a bit hesistant to buy $150 cable for $300 iems. Anything similar for less?

 

[Dsnuts]

These are ISN C4s It is like a less thick CU4. Much cheaper. Should do what your looking for at $58. On penon web site. https://penonaudio.com/isn-audio-c4.html

This one seems to be a good match as well. CS819 https://penon-official.com/product/penon-cs819/
I dont have this one personally but from sound descriptions it looks like this might be a good one to pair up with the A6.

 

[roygbiv6]

Leo Plus is by far my best resolving cable. It makes ordinary sounding earphones sound different in a good way. Looking forward to see how that matching up for your earphones.

Aspect I love about the Leo plus is how punchy bass sounds with added stage and detail. Something you don't get with standard silver cables.

Your 2nd paragraph is why I feel this cable could be good on the PB1 too. It is capable of punchy but controlled & textured bass but also capable of detail and big stage. I'm running the Hulk on it at the mo as I like the bass punch & detail but the C4-1 sounded very good on it similar to how you describe the Leo Plus there.

But who knows until you try it. I'll let you know tho.

Reading your post on the OS849 I'm thinking of ordering one. Do you think soundwise it would worth getting if I have the C4-1? It looks a much better made cable and better value but not sure if I need to spend £100. I like the C4-1 enough to want more of it.

I have an S16 that I like on a thick cable day as well but I think I prefer the C4-1 to it for sound.

 

[katatonicone1]

These are ISN C4s It is like a less thick CU4. Much cheaper. Should do what your looking for at $58. On penon web site. https://penonaudio.com/isn-audio-c4.html

This one seems to be a good match as well. CS819 https://penon-official.com/product/penon-cs819/
I dont have this one personally but from sound descriptions it looks like this might be a good one to pair up with the A6.

Thanks for that! ISN C4 is what looks interesting to me. A thinner CU4 with a lower quality plugs, but I think it should be good enough.

 

[Wes S]

Gonna be a fun night! I just received my second Penon OS849 in mmcx/4.4mm to pair with my Campfire Lyra II, and I am pumped. Guys, this cable is freaking legit!

 

[daid1]

Gonna be a fun night! I just received my second Penon OS849 in mmcx/4.4mm to pair with my Campfire Lyra II, and I am pumped. Guys, this cable is freaking legit!

have you had the chance to compare this and those Satin cables you have?

 

[Wes S]

have you had the chance to compare this and those Satin cables you have?

I have, and they are about equal as far as build quality goes. Satin's wire is a bit more flexible. As far as sound, that just depends on the iem they are paired with. I would say, that you can't go wrong with either brand, and for the money they both are hard to beat. Penon ships faster, which is a big plus.

 

[iron2k]

GC4 is here

 

[iron2k]

@Dsnuts what cable do you recommend for ISN H40 ???

 

[daid1]

I have, and they are about equal as far as build quality goes. Satin's wire is a bit more flexible. As far as sound, that just depends on the iem they are paired with. I would say, that you can't go wrong with either brand, and for the money they both are hard to beat. Penon ships faster, which is a big plus.

thanks

 

[Wes S]

The OS849 mmcx/4.4mm is in the house! I currently have it hooked up to my Lyra II, and I am completely blown away by the increase in performance. The air and sound stage are amazing, the imaging got better and overall clarity went up a notch, while the bass got stronger and tighter, and the euphonic texture in the mids got better. What is not to like?

This just became my #1 pairing, and it sounds incredible!

 

[Wes S]

One interesting thing when comparing my 2 OS849's, is that they look a bit different?

The braiding is different and the litz pattern is a bit different as well. @Dsnuts, I am curious if you know which one is the newer version? I was not even aware they had 2 versions currently being sold? I love them both, but I am just curious if I buy another one, which one will I get?

 

[Dsnuts]

@Dsnuts what cable do you recommend for ISN H40 ???

Good question. H40 responds very well to higher end cables so this all depends on what your looking for. I would say the OS849 is a safe bet but I have used ISN SC4 which gives a very nice balanced sound quality to it. Let me get back to you on this one as the prices are very close. I really like the Penon Leo Plus on the H40 makes them sound like high end earphone. But is a bit spendy. I will get back to you with some differences between the OS849 and the ISN SC4.

One interesting thing when comparing my 2 OS849's, is that they look a bit different?

The braiding is different and the litz pattern is a bit different as well. @Dsnuts, I am curious if you know which one is the newer version? I was not even aware they had 2 versions currently being sold? I love them both, but I am just curious if I buy another one, which one will I get?

My mmcx version looks like the braiding to the right and my newer 2 pin version looks like the one to the left or the longer braiding. I think all the newer ones will be the longer braided version. Either or the material looks to be the same so that is what matters.

 

[Wes S]

Good question. H40 responds very well to higher end cables so this all depends on what your looking for. I would say the OS849 is a safe bet but I have used ISN SC4 which gives a very nice balanced sound quality to it. Let me get back to you on this one as the prices are very close. I really like the Penon Leo Plus on the H40 makes them sound like high end earphone. But is a bit spendy. I will get back to you with some differences between the OS849 and the ISN SC4.



My mmcx version looks like the braiding to the right and my newer 2 pin version looks like the one to the left or the longer braiding. I think all the newer ones will be the longer braided version. Either or the material looks to be the same so that is what matters.

Cool! That is exactly how mine are, and I love them both. Thanks for the info man!

 

[Dsnuts]

Been getting to know the other 849 cable I am doing a review for. The GS849 and there are some similarities to the OS849 but adds a bit more of a darker tone to the mids due to the gold plating. These cables are outstanding in their various forms but I have to give it up to the OS849 for sheer value. I think more cable enthusiasts need to discover these. The OS849 will upgrade whatever earphone your using them on.