[CantScareMe]

Good thread and info

Has anyone tried the pure silver cables from Sky Audio?

Also how are the microphonics on these cables - hopefully very minimal or none at all!

 

[JMCIII]

Good thread and info

Has anyone tried the pure silver cables from Sky Audio?

Also how are the microphonics on these cables - hopefully very minimal or none at all!

Can't answer about Sky Audio, but I have a pair of pure silver Litz cabled (balanced) coming from nlovell.net for my LSA HP-2 headphones, so I'll let you know how they work.

 

[Forsaked]

Also how are the microphonics on these cables - hopefully very minimal or none at all!

Since these cables are pretty soft, you don't have much microphonics in normal use.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Since these cables are pretty soft, you don't have much microphonics in normal use.

Agreed. The couple I bought are covered with paracord sheathing, I think he does them all that way and so do many of the custom cable makers that don't charge exhorbitant prices. They are flexible and not microphonic.

 

[CantScareMe]

Nice, thanks for the reply's people

 

[pedalhead]

Another positive vote for Sky Audio. This cable appears very well made, with good materials. The heatshrink in particular is super tidy. I very much prefer a flexible headphone cable and this is the most flexible one I've had, even more so than the excellent Forza cables (of which I have loads). Considering the customisation options and the low price, I'd consider these a bargain. I'm not going to comment on sound quality as I don't believe cables make a significant difference in that department. I only upgrade my cables for looks and handling.

 

[Azanulimbar]

I've stumbled upon Sky Audio Cables and they seem to be by far the best bang for your buck!
Which conductor material would you choose for a Focal Clear? I'm torn between Litz Copper or the Acrolink 6N OCC Silver Plated

 

[DivineCurrent]

I've stumbled upon Sky Audio Cables and they seem to be by far the best bang for your buck!
Which conductor material would you choose for a Focal Clear? I'm torn between Litz Copper or the Acrolink 6N OCC Silver Plated

I have only ordered the litz wire before, but I have built cables with Acrolonk silver plated wire and it is nice and stiff but flexible as well. However, the litz copper is more bendable and conforms to any shape you want, and is slightly heavier. Can’t go wrong with either, but I personally like copper litz better.

 

[Azanulimbar]

I have only ordered the litz wire before, but I have built cables with Acrolonk silver plated wire and it is nice and stiff but flexible as well. However, the litz copper is more bendable and conforms to any shape you want, and is slightly heavier. Can’t go wrong with either, but I personally like copper litz better.

Have you noticed any sound differences between the two?

 

[DivineCurrent]

Have you noticed any sound differences between the two?

I don't really buy into sound differences between cable types, someone else will have to chime in on that. I just like the flexibility of the litz wire more.

 

[rickydenim]

I bought a Skyaudio 3m litz copper cable for my Focal Elegia and it's fantastic. Great build and sound quality. Can recommend!

 

[Azanulimbar]

I bought a Skyaudio 3m litz copper cable for my Focal Elegia and it's fantastic. Great build and sound quality. Can recommend!

Thanks for the input, I ordered the same cable

 

[Zephead]

I've currently got 3 cables from Sky Audio and love them all. 3.5mm to 2 x 2.5mm for HE400i, Angled 3.5mm to angled 3.5mm for my Fostex (Socket is under my desk so angled works there as well) and angled 3.5mm to straight 3.5mm used with Philips SHP9500 and when I get the mod done, they'll work with my Beyer DT770's as well.

Lovely cables and all custom coloured to my choices. (Black and Orange for the T50RP of course )

 

[arielext]

Looks like the eBay store is gone ... how to get more Skyaudiocables?!

 

[Zephead]

Looks like the eBay store is gone ... how to get more Skyaudiocables?!

Not gone, just not listing anyhting at the moment. Christmas break? https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/skyaudiocables?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

I hope he hasn't gone, I may need a cable for my StudioSpares M1000 Mk2's just ordered (Brainwavz HM5 update as far as I can tell but only come with 3m cable)