Resistance of cables; pics, comments, and links
Sep 10, 2021 at 12:49 PM Post #361 of 407
Thanks! When a seller says 2 core coaxial, I assume it is using the jacket for ground?
i guess so. traditional coaxial cables only carry one signal (1 core) and metallic jacket is used for ground, so they are mono signal
 
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Sep 22, 2021 at 10:07 AM Post #368 of 407
My multimeter only measures with a precision of 0.1Ohm, so this is as good as it gets. A rough reference, I guess.

€ 2,13
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bETxrqOk
Both A and B connectors, both sides L&R measure 0.7Ohms. The angled one I have with a mic, it has a different 3.5mm connector with more separations. The mic side on one of the separations measures 1Ohm.

€ 8,62
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c1XGyWDw
2-pin, L&R measure 0.1Ohm. Though when I bought it the price was 15€. Great deal, if the wire they send hasn't changed.

€ 7,57
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/u7iJXy4
MMCX, L&R measure 0.3Ohms.

The last one on the list is much softer than the second one, but also tangles a bit easier. I don't hear much of a difference with any of them.
I bought the middle one again recently ( https://a.aliexpress.com/_vdycKu ; 053. on hakuzen's list), this time MMCX, for my new Etys. Measures only 0.6Ohm. Which is twice better than the Etys original cable. But six times worse than that same cable I bought two years ago. The new one is also more supple and doesn't remember shape like the old, hard one, which makes the new one better in that sense. The old one still works fine, but remeasuring its resistance increased to about 0.4Ohm after two years of almost daily use and slight abuse. Not really audible, though.

To sum it up, it seems like 053. isn't the best price-resistance combo available anymore, though I'd like to see more data from other recent purchases.
 
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Sep 24, 2021 at 11:37 AM Post #369 of 407
Hi, I was wondering if I should be concerned if I find a current leak on the left channel of the cable. Connecting my ammeter from L- pin to L- on the plug to measure impedance, it shows 0.20ohm. Then connecting L+ pin to L- on the plug shows 2 mega ohms, which indicates current leak right? Is this current too small to matter?
 
Oct 13, 2021 at 5:51 PM Post #370 of 407
Hi, As anyone have good measurements for ISN cables ? Im struggling to find some for the S8 and S4. I hesitate between S8, S16 and S4 and I wanna know If the additional costs are worth it in therms of resistance numbers.
 
Nov 20, 2021 at 6:41 PM Post #371 of 407
Here are some measurements from me:

Resistance in milliohmCapacitance in picofaradLinkNotes
Hakugei Little Harmony Cable (3,5)
250​
103​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002362429239.htmlVery nice built quality
Traillii Cable (2,5)
90​
80​
Odin Cable (4,4)
167​
57​
Purple Cable (3,5)
130​
184​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002213299475.htmlA bit on the heavy side
Purple Cable (2,5)
105​
133​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002213299475.htmlA bit on the heavy side
Jcally EP05 Cable (3,5)
280​
112​
Hakugei Ancient Great Forest Cable (2,5)
115​
70​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001940676478.htmlFeels a bit sticky
OpenHeart 8 core silver plated (2,5)
85​
150​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002627350236.htmlNot the most flexible cable
OpenHeart 8 core silver plated (4,4)
85​
150​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002627350236.htmlNot the most flexible cable
Hakugei Great Harmony Cable (2,5mm)
130​
150​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001040630053.htmlQuite thick, but very light and flexible, perfect for stationary listening
Hakugei Great Harmony Cable (3,5mm)
110​
130​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001040630053.htmlQuite thick, but very light and flexible, perfect for stationary listening

I don't actually care much about capacitance as it is neglectible in my oppinion on such small cables. That's why I didn't measure exactly how long they are. They are all specified as 1,2m cables.
 
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Nov 21, 2021 at 9:29 AM Post #372 of 407
Hi,I am looking for an adapter for my HM-901S 3.5mm male balanced to 2.5mm female balanced.
 
Nov 24, 2021 at 1:09 PM Post #373 of 407
Here are some measurements from me:

Resistance in milliohmCapacitance in picofaradLinkNotes
Hakugei Little Harmony Cable (3,5)
250​
103​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002362429239.htmlVery nice built quality
Traillii Cable (2,5)
90​
80​
Odin Cable (4,4)
167​
57​
Purple Cable (3,5)
130​
184​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002213299475.htmlA bit on the heavy side
Purple Cable (2,5)
105​
133​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002213299475.htmlA bit on the heavy side
Jcally EP05 Cable (3,5)
280​
112​
Hakugei Ancient Great Forest Cable (2,5)
115​
70​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001940676478.htmlFeels a bit sticky
OpenHeart 8 core silver plated (2,5)
85​
150​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002627350236.htmlNot the most flexible cable
OpenHeart 8 core silver plated (4,4)
85​
150​
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002627350236.htmlNot the most flexible cable
Hakugei Great Harmony Cable (2,5mm)incominghttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001040630053.html
Hakugei Great Harmony Cable (3,5mm)incominghttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001040630053.html

I don't actually care much about capacitance as it is neglectible in my oppinion on such small cables. That's why I didn't measure exactly how long they are. They are all specified as 1,2m cables.
niceee, thanks!
Hi,I am looking for an adapter for my HM-901S 3.5mm male balanced to 2.5mm female balanced.
if you are into ultra short angled adapters, i'd probably go for this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003030895753.html
Hf694a957e0254ad398189526f21d3ee8k.jpg

if you are into wired adapters, the quality of that wire could be a factor, depending of the quality of the wire in your cables.
 
Dec 19, 2021 at 9:49 PM Post #374 of 407
@hakuzen , can you provide any info on this CEMA cable 22AWG , specifically the silver one, it makes the bold claim that it is pure silver and 22AWG, extremely interested in it if thats true, thanks.
 
Dec 20, 2021 at 3:21 AM Post #375 of 407

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