[SeeSax]

Satin Audio Athena 8-wire review is up!

Just an awesome palladium-plated pure silver cable for far less money than some other flagship cables out there. This one does some nice things with the bass response

https://headfonics.com/2019/10/satin-audio-athena-review/

Awesome review Marcus, very insightful with great comparisons as we have come to expect. I’m all in for one of these!

-Collin-

 

[marcusd]

Awesome review Marcus, very insightful with great comparisons as we have come to expect. I’m all in for one of these!

-Collin-

Thanks Collin!

 

[SeeSax]

Thanks Collin!

Any idea when you guys will have the Canary review done? Seems like this cable would be a prime candidate for it. That's what I'm considering the cable for anyway

-Collin-

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

Chimera for headphones review online!

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/sa...mera-kraken-medusa.23601/reviews#review-22734

 

[marcusd]

Any idea when you guys will have the Canary review done? Seems like this cable would be a prime candidate for it. That's what I'm considering the cable for anyway

-Collin-

I believe sometime around Black Friday.

 

[SeeSax]

For those who ordered a Satin cable, how long did it take to build and ship? I’m in for the Athens

-Collin-

 

[twister6]

Here is my take on 8-wire SA Athena!!! Indeed, a great premium cable with premium material at not-so-premium price

 

[SeeSax]

I just received my Satin Athena 4-wire and am highly impressed with it. I purchased it to pair with my Earsonics Grace in an effort to find some treble sparkle, keep the vast stage dimensions and provide a nice, clean bass. I can say that the cable has achieved that and I'm blown away by the appearance, comfort and build quality for the price. I haven't heard the Leo II, but the Athena sure has delivered. The vocals and bass have a very realistic feel to them and while I don't expect huge changes with a cable, I can very clearly hear the difference between this cable and the PW silver-plated copper I had on prior. This just sounds so realistic and open. I opted for the Pentacon OFC connector and newest gun barrel 2-pins and everything is top notch. Here are some photos:







Now I want the 8-wire!

-Collin-

 

[marcusd]

I just received my Satin Athena 4-wire and am highly impressed with it. I purchased it to pair with my Earsonics Grace in an effort to find some treble sparkle, keep the vast stage dimensions and provide a nice, clean bass. I can say that the cable has achieved that and I'm blown away by the appearance, comfort and build quality for the price. I haven't heard the Leo II, but the Athena sure has delivered. The vocals and bass have a very realistic feel to them and while I don't expect huge changes with a cable, I can very clearly hear the difference between this cable and the PW silver-plated copper I had on prior. This just sounds so realistic and open. I opted for the Pentacon OFC connector and newest gun barrel 2-pins and everything is top notch. Here are some photos:

Now I want the 8-wire!

-Collin-

See now I knew you would be happy with that cable

 

[kdl0123]

Just received my Satin Athena 4-wire
Both sound and build quality are good.
And even the case looks nice.

 

[SeeSax]

@Deezel177 Hey Daniel, I noticed your Satin cables also came with the leather clasp that says "Oriolus" on them. I thought this was just Satin's subtle way of helping me with my cable pairing drama and hinting that I should use these on my Oriolus

Any info behind this? Maybe they just got a supply of those nice leather clasps from Oriolus? Seems kind of random, but no complaints here!

-Collin-

 

[Deezel177]

@Deezel177 Hey Daniel, I noticed your Satin cables also came with the leather clasp that says "Oriolus" on them. I thought this was just Satin's subtle way of helping me with my cable pairing drama and hinting that I should use these on my Oriolus

Any info behind this? Maybe they just got a supply of those nice leather clasps from Oriolus? Seems kind of random, but no complaints here!

-Collin-

Yeah, I never really asked them about it. I just assumed they had the same OEM. I'll run it by them when I get the chance, though, which shouldn't be too long from now considering my upcoming Athena review.

 

[Arh Rao]

Hi guys, I'm selling my Medusa Cables, Its 8-core Medusa MMCX with Pentaconn OFC, Below is my threads, check it out
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fs-satin-audio-medusa-8x-with-pentaconn-ofc.918583/

 

[namdh]

I just got Athena 4x + Pentaconn OFC 4.4mm for my customed AAW AXH and totally impressed, all new experiment i've never had before!
Soundstage and detailed improve so much, specially there's no sibilance - the thing that i'm so afraid when combine AXH with a cable full of silver. The bass when i play chillout music is also nice and smooth.
I can say this: my AXH seems to be reborn with Athena
Good job Satin Audio

 

[Wes S]

I am a happy new owner of an Athena 8 wire, and this cable is insane! I am absolutely blown away, by the performance of this cable. I am using it with my Noble K10U, and this pairing is incredible. The Athena cable is like adding a really good tube amp in the chain, and took my K10U to a completely new level of performance. With the Athena connected to my K10U, it is literally like a new dimension has opened up and things really became 3d like. The depth and height of the soundstage has increased, and sounds explode all around my head, coming from a completely black background. The bass hits hard and digs super deep, and the mids have this amazing euphonic texture, with the best vocals I have ever heard, and the highs have the perfect amount of sparkle for my taste. Words to describe the overall sound would be, organic/natural and powerful yet still resolving. This cable is worth every penny, and could make anyone a believer.

I just read what I wrote and it sounds like I might be exaggerating, but I am not. Pictures coming soon, once Photobucket starts working again.

Noble K10U + Satin Audio Athena 8 wire = ENDGAME