[Rebkos]

I am in the market for new CIEM. The manufactuer (CustomArt), offers option to choose T2 socket and get Linum cables with CIEMs (they will subtract the price of their standard 2pin cable from the price of the Linum cable).
 
I don't know what to choose. Get the standard 2pin and buy Linum BaX and keep the CustomArt standard cable as a spare. Or go with T2 so i have to buy the Linum cable and i can't get the standard one (its only 2pin), and whenever something happens to the cable, go only with Linum again, because no other company offers T2 cables.
 
 
There is no price difference in chosing 2pin or T2 sockets in CIEM. And i am planing on getting the Linum cable anyway in whatever connector version.
 
 
Any advice in what should i go for?

 

[twister6]

  I am in the market for new CIEM. The manufactuer (CustomArt), offers option to choose T2 socket and get Linum cables with CIEMs (they will subtract the price of their standard 2pin cable from the price of the Linum cable).
 
I don't know what to choose. Get the standard 2pin and buy Linum BaX and keep the CustomArt standard cable as a spare. Or go with T2 so i have to buy the Linum cable and i can't get the standard one (its only 2pin), and whenever something happens to the cable, go only with Linum again, because no other company offers T2 cables.
 
 
There is no price difference in chosing 2pin or T2 sockets in CIEM. And i am planing on getting the Linum cable anyway in whatever connector version.
 
 
Any advice in what should i go for?

 
In my opinion, I would stick to a more commonly used connectors like 2-pin or mmcx to keep your options open for different aftermarket cables.

 

[Rebkos]

Thank you! I got the same advice also directly from CustomArt.2pin it is then.

 

[karloil]

i just got the Balanced version. Now i understand when people say that it's like you are not using any cable at all - i can barely feel them over my ears. it was quite a challenge inserting them on recessed sockets - for a while i fear that i might bend the pins. But i eventually managed to install them and that was a relief!

 

[jjacq]

Any tips in how to solder the Linum BaX from 3.5mm to balanced? I managed to get 2 for a good price so I had a friend solder an RSA end on it but he's been having massive issues with it. Any tips would be appreciated!

 

[burtomr]

  Any tips in how to solder the Linum BaX from 3.5mm to balanced? I managed to get 2 for a good price so I had a friend solder an RSA end on it but he's been having massive issues with it. Any tips would be appreciated!

 
A: Very carefully.
 
Seriously, what's the problem? Soldering the tiny wires, or knowing what wire(s) goes to what connector pin(s)?

 

[jjacq]

Ye

   
A: Very carefully.
 
Seriously, what's the problem? Soldering the tiny wires, or knowing what wire(s) goes to what connector pin(s)?

Yes, what wire/s goes to which connector? It's for an RSA Balanced plug.

 

[burtomr]

 
Yes, what wire/s goes to which connector? It's for an RSA Balanced plug.

 
Assuming you are connecting to a Kobiconn connector here you go: LINK

 

[jjacq]

   
Assuming you are connecting to a Kobiconn connector here you go: LINK

 
Yes so I know the Linum cable has 6 wires in it, my friend was telling me he's just not sure which 3 are + and which 3 are -.

 

[LFC_SL]

Finding the slider is creating kinks in the cables going to left / right earpieces. So sad...

 

[rapier84]

Finding the slider is creating kinks in the cables going to left / right earpieces. So sad...

 
Yes, I have the same issue with my Bax. What a shame given that its one of the nicer cables around. Strangely enough, I also have the Music cable and the issue was less pronounced.

 

[JimmyTryhard]

Yes, I have the same issue with my Bax. What a shame given that its one of the nicer cables around. Strangely enough, I also have the Music cable and the issue was less pronounced.

Are these kinks causing sound issues or something? I am currently not noticing any lasting bends/kinks in the cable anywhere, but I am a bit concerned now.

 

[rapier84]

Are these kinks causing sound issues or something? I am currently not noticing any lasting bends/kinks in the cable anywhere, but I am a bit concerned now.

I'm not hearing any issues so far. Just annoying that the cable has some permanent bends that stick out when i have them over the ear.

 

[LFC_SL]

It seems the slider is just a touch tight on my particular cable and so it pulls against the sleeve. Over time it will wear out the sleeve and expose cables in small pockets of areas. Just need to stop using the slider

 

[Linum]

We have recently become aware that some Linum users have experienced issues with a very tight cable slider / cinch that in some cases damages the cable. We're truly sorry about this and we will be happy to help you sort out the matter.
 
If you've had these issues with your Linum cable, please send us an e-mail at sales@estron.dk with information about the cable, proof of purchase and your address information. If your cable is still within warranty (12 months), and otherwise has been treated as it can be expected, we will be happy to replace your cable right away.
 
Though it is not our impression that many have had cable cinch issues, we have made improvements on the cable cinch to avoid similar issues onwards.
Best regards from the Linum team.