[olddude]

I agree with iem, source and cable, but I have to say that an inappropriate cable between iem and source can be VERY bad. When EE sent me my Zeus, it came with a silver cable (sorry, I've forgotten the brand) and coupled with my AK the sound was just about painful. They replaced it with a copper EA Ares ll and it was a night and day difference. I had a great iem and a great source, but the original cable ruined both of them.

Of course my PWA 1960 (to get back to the thread) is a big improvement over the Ares ll (4-wire).

 

[marcus2704]

Noticed a PW Audio 1960 and 1980 cable options for sale, any suggestion as to which may be a better pairing with a Traillii?

 

[szore]

Noticed a PW Audio 1960 and 1980 cable options for sale, any suggestion as to which may be a better pairing with a Traillii?

I don't think the 80's is as dark as the 60s if i remember correctly, so it just might...But I never heard the 80s...i read it in a review somewhere that the 80s is brighter.

 

[olddude]

I wouldn't call the 1960 "dark." It's copper, so it's not "bright," but it's well-balanced. I've never heard your iem, and you don't mention your source. If you want to tame brightness, the 1960 might be good for you. If you want to add brightness, maybe the 1980 or another "bright" cable is the way to go. For me, with a "bright" Zeus and a neutral AK, the 1960 was a great fit. Anything hybrid or silver made my combo too bright.

 

[Frankie D]

Noticed a PW Audio 1960 and 1980 cable options for sale, any suggestion as to which may be a better pairing with a Traillii?

1960’s is one of the best matches for the Traillii. First Times and Orpheus have also been recommended, but never 1980’s to my recollection.

 

[xenithon]

Has anyone perhaps compared different variants of the PW Audio 4.4mm to 4.4mm interconnects? I'm looking for a cable to connect my DAP to the C9. The 1960's 4W is one of the options, though a little costly. Wondering about the 2-wire version, and also the likes of the Monile

 

[Postwarclover]

Does anyone know if the August Fun sound like the 1960s 2 wire ? Interested in something that doesn't make the noble khan's highs brighter. Thanks!

 

[Progisus]

Does anyone know if the August Fun sound like the 1960s 2 wire ? Interested in something that doesn't make the noble khan's highs brighter. Thanks!

I have used the 1960 2 wire quite extensively on Khan. I found it smoothed the highs. ymmv

 

[olddude]

When I bought a Stormbreaker (supposedly a rebranded for EE 1960), the person here I bought it from had just ordered a Fun. But he hadn't received it yet, so wasn't able to tell me what its sound sig was.

As to the 1960 and treble, it kinda tames them. Slightly. I want to say it almost encapsulates them. Hard to describe, but I'm a treble-head and love my 1960.

 

[PhenixS1970]

Hi all. I am considering selling my brand new PW Audio First Times 2 pin 4.4 balanced cable which I obtained in the current Traillii bundle promotion at MusicTeck. It comes in the original box. Haven’t listed in the classifieds yet but if you are in EU or UK and interested drop me a PM .

 

[szore]

Hello folks, I am getting out of the hobby, I am selling my PWAudio Monile50s cable. Paid $1,000 for it. Classified will be up tonight. If anyone is interested let me know. Asking $600.

 

[SLC1966]

Nothing like having an addiction to PWA cables!!!!

 

[olddude]

I was going to wait until my rebuilt 1960 returned to me (that's Peter's hand), but since we are showing off our 1960s...

 

[Progisus]

I was going to wait until my rebuilt 1960 returned to me (that's Peter's hand), but since we are showing off our 1960s...

I see you stayed with 2.5mm. I decided to go with 4.4mm on my recent cable and use an adapter for the sp1k. The 4.4 feels much more secure on the Kann Alpha. I get it though.

 

[efftee]

Noticed a PW Audio 1960 and 1980 cable options for sale, any suggestion as to which may be a better pairing with a Traillii?

Never heard the 1980; in my opinion, the 1960 is the best matched cable, sonically and physically, for the Traillii, even better than the Orpheus and TOTLs from a few other reputable cable brands.