[flinkenick]

There are quite a few nice cables that offer excellent value at an affordable price range. I think $150 cables like the PW Audio no 5, HanSound Zen, and Effect Audio Ares II are especially suitable for people that are hesitant in making the first step into cable territory, if not just to get some firsthand experience. Of those 3, the no 5 is the warmest, Zen is lightly warm but smooth, and while still warmish, Ares II has more of a lift in the lower treble. There are numerous cases where I even prefer the synergy with some iems over 1K or even 2K cables, as basic coppers tend to offer a nice timbre, even though they don't match the resolution of silver alloy cables. Likewise, it is also possible that some might prefer the sound of the stock cable, as it also has its own advantages. In the end it comes down to what kind of sound you're looking for, which has no direct relation with the price of the cable (although performance usually does, or at least should).

 

[Marat Sar]

There are quite a few nice cables that offer excellent value at an affordable price range. I think $150 cables like the PW Audio no 5, HanSound Zen, and Effect Audio Ares II are especially suitable for people that are hesitant in making the first step into cable territory, if not just to get some firsthand experience. .

How would you describe the effect these have on the soundstage?

 

[twister6]

How would you describe the effect these have on the soundstage?

If you scroll down to the cable section of my U18t review, I talk about the effect of Ares II, No5, Zen, and a number of other cables.

 

[junix]

Thnx 2 @tim0chan & @ayang02 !

I got one pack of Comply SmartCore to test them out and I really like the comfort but you loose a lot of warmth and the treble becomes a bit aggressive (which IMHO doesn't suit the U18t..) so I will probably use them on the LCD-i4.

..but the Symbio W are in the house:


And they are matchy-matchy with the U18t.
Apart from the color matching, I quite like what I hear.. really nice comfort, the sound is a touch warmer but really smooth. Big thnx to Csaba from MandarinEs, great and very fast service, the product is top-noch for a hand made product!

So far with the U18t I quite like the Ortofon and Comply (Tx500, not the Smart Core!)

I still have to try out: Crystalline Audio, Final Audio Type E and Spiral Dots..

 

[aaf evo]

Has anyone had any luck finding custom sleeves for the Fourté? I know snugs doesn’t make them. Wasn’t sure if I was missing out on any other company.

 

[eldss]

Has anyone had any luck finding custom sleeves for the Fourté? I know snugs doesn’t make them. Wasn’t sure if I was missing out on any other company.

AAW does

 

[aaf evo]

AAW does

Thank you. Just emailed them enquiring about it.

 

[tim0chan]

Thank you. Just emailed them enquiring about it.

Jomo does it too

 

[wldcohso]

Received my A18 and I'm really enjoying them.. need to break them in more.. Should it come with a premium cable? I got a regular cable...

 

[pfurey89]

They do not come with premium cables, only the U series does. The inside of the standard cable included with them is the same as the premium, the only difference is the connectors.

Also, the Ares II+ with mine is great. Adds a lot of analog weight down low.

 

[wldcohso]

They do not come with premium cables, only the U series does. The inside of the standard cable included with them is the same as the premium, the only difference is the connectors.

Also, the Ares II+ with mine is great. Adds a lot of analog weight down low.

Looks like I'll be getting this cable.. the next time it goes on sale lol

 

[jessnie]

Hey guys, anyone has experienced or knowledge about one side of the monitor feeling tighter and deeper than the other side? I feel the left monitor A18 has a tighter / deeper fitting than the right one, and that feeling didn't really go away after two months since I received it. It doesn't distort the sound, but that imbalanced feeling in terms of fit is a bit annoying. I found myself constantly either pushing in the looser feeling side or loosening the tighter feeling side in order to achieve a even fitting. I just sent an email to the 64 audio guys, and pretty sure about getting a good response from them. But interested to see if anyone has similar experience to share. Thanks!

 

[San Man]

Probably your ear?

I would assume the shells are CNC machined or extruded(?), so there shouldn't be much variance between the two?

 

[eldss]

My A12ts finally got here this morning. Been enjoying them all day long @ work.

 

[redstar]

Hi, I currently use Noble K-10U as my IEMs. I listen to a lot of punk, ska, hardcore, thrash related genres. Which 64 universal would one recommend for me? I am partial to bass slam and a warm sound.
Thanks.