[Stu Paddasso]

To those of you who have any iteration of the Silvergarde for your IEMs; did you notice that you have to play at a lower volume to achieve the same listening level? Like if I normally listen to music on my DAP at 95 volume, will I have to lower the volume to 93 or 92 to achieve the same effect? I'm asking since silver has a lower resistance than copper and everything, if that plays a factor. I'm just hoping this is the case for the 8-wire SX I'm about to order. Thanks

That would depend on your previous cable and how efficient it was. As for the silvergarde it's a TOTL cable!

 

[ThanatosVI]

To those of you who have any iteration of the Silvergarde for your IEMs; did you notice that you have to play at a lower volume to achieve the same listening level? Like if I normally listen to music on my DAP at 95 volume, will I have to lower the volume to 93 or 92 to achieve the same effect? I'm asking since silver has a lower resistance than copper and everything, if that plays a factor. I'm just hoping this is the case for the 8-wire SX I'm about to order. Thanks

8-wire SX?
That sounds like an interesting cable.

What's the gauge in awg?
Is it sleeved or a clear cable?

Make sure to post pictures please

 

[Violent_Sneeze]

8-wire SX?
That sounds like an interesting cable.

What's the gauge in awg?
Is it sleeved or a clear cable?

Make sure to post pictures please

It's this one gnahra posted a while back. Trevor says it's 18.9 gauge

 

[Stu Paddasso]

It's this one gnahra posted a while back. Trevor says it's 18.9 gauge

I'd have to make my ears do a lot of weight lifting to be about to handle that cable

 

[Violent_Sneeze]

I'd have to make my ears do a lot of weight lifting to be about to handle that cable

Lol ya, and I'll be a new breed of audiophile that complains about how heavy the cable is lol

 

[ThanatosVI]

It's this one gnahra posted a while back. Trevor says it's 18.9 gauge

I'm really interested in how this compares to the Silvergarde S4 19awg IEM Version

Gotta ask Trevor since I doubt anyone has both of those special request items

 

[markel]

It's this one gnahra posted a while back. Trevor says it's 18.9 gauge

It's a bit off topic, but does anyone like using cables with this weight for IEM's? I'm fine using the heavyweight cables with my big headphones, but these days I like a really lightweight non-microphonic cable for IEM's.

 

[ThanatosVI]

It's a bit off topic, but does anyone like using cables with this weight for IEM's? I'm fine using the heavyweight cables with my big headphones, but these days I like a really lightweight non-microphonic cable for IEM's.

I can only speak for myself, but considering that cables go behind the ears on most modern IEMs I don't really feel any weight.

I am completely immune to other weight related headphone issues others might have.
700g Audezes are also no problem

 

[Stu Paddasso]

I'm really interested in how this compares to the Silvergarde S4 19awg IEM Version

Gotta ask Trevor since I doubt anyone has both of those special request items

Tell us what Trevor says, I never thought of this comparison but it is very interesting!

 

[Stu Paddasso]

It's a bit off topic, but does anyone like using cables with this weight for IEM's? I'm fine using the heavyweight cables with my big headphones, but these days I like a really lightweight non-microphonic cable for IEM's.

Generally(not always) thicker cable means better sound but you have to factor in comfort to

 

[donato]

My latest Norne delivery...more S4 interconnects. The RCAs are Furutech Rhodium which is venturing into audio jewelry territory, but they do feel so much more substantial than the TeCu ones I tried before even if they probably aren't any more functional.

Spoiler: Previous Norne pr0n

 

[markel]

Generally(not always) thicker cable means better sound but you have to factor in comfort to

I guess it was a loaded question. I have some nice thick AOL audio IEM cables (albeit not from Trevor, so I'm sure they could be better), but the slight benefit in sound doesn't outweigh the hassle factor for IEM's. I guess same could apply for headphone cables, but I like a nice thick headphone cable to go with my heavyweight Verite Open headphones with the heavy desert ironwood.

 

[markel]

My latest Norne delivery...more S4 interconnects. The RCAs are Furutech Rhodium which is venturing into audio jewelry territory, but they do feel so much more substantial than the TeCu ones I tried before even if they probably aren't any more functional.

Spoiler: Previous Norne pr0n

Look really nice. Now show us everything hooked up and color coordinated.

 

[ThanatosVI]

My latest Norne delivery...more S4 interconnects. The RCAs are Furutech Rhodium which is venturing into audio jewelry territory, but they do feel so much more substantial than the TeCu ones I tried before even if they probably aren't any more functional.

Spoiler: Previous Norne pr0n

I also prefer the Furutech RCA connectors and ordered my Vykari ICs with Furutech ft-111(r) connectors.
Trying to add an XLR interconnect as well.

 

[normie610]

I'm really interested in how this compares to the Silvergarde S4 19awg IEM Version

Gotta ask Trevor since I doubt anyone has both of those special request items

I have both and they sound very similar. Probably the S4 sounds a tad better at resolution and it’s a bit more analog, but overall there’s not much difference.