[vafler86]

Between the 10th and the EPZ 530 which is the best

I have the 10th and its a really good iem, and you won't regret buying it. I haven't tried the all BA turbo tho.

But if you are going to buy turbo, then i think you should consider the soundrhyme sr8. Its bit more expensive but its worth it imo (if i compare the price of 10th and sr8). You should take a look at soundrhyme thread.

 

[Redcarmoose]

An exciting new cable!

ISN Audio CSO2

Features​

• Model: CSO2
• Copper silver alloy + OFC IEM cable
• 2 shares, single share is 20 cores, a total of 2 × 20
• Single core copper silver alloy diameter is 0.08mm
• Single core OFC diameter is 0.06mm
• PVC skin,Brass material plug and splitter
• MMCX/2Pin 0.78mm connector
• 3.5mm audio/2.5mm/4.4mm balanced Rhodium-plated plug
• Cable length: 1.2M

 

[Redcarmoose]

I bought the 10th immediately on its release with the member code free gift. The gift was a cable as I had requested. It felt thin and flimsy, but upon inspection, I found it was the ISN GC4, a gold plated, copper wire that costs $180! Okay, pretty nice "gift"!

Fast forward and I finally started trying out this cable, and low and behold, it mates beautifully with the Serial bringing out all of is speciality!

So, for the very reasonable cost of the 10th, I got a kickass cable for my Serial. Thanks, Penon!!!

The ISN GC4 is such a special cable. Congratulations, I know you will find uniques uses for it, one of my favorites, but at the same time it wasn't what I was expecting, in sound replay........it took a small while to understand just all that it was about.

 

[Danx3k]

My long stemmed Azla SednaEarfit tips I ordered from AE finally arrived. Completely fixed my fit and isolation issue with my 10 AE. They don't seem to fit quite as flat and flush in my concha now but I use them to enjoy music not to look cool plus the 10AE is bulbous anyway. They've also improved the fit of the Turbo, although I didn't have a massive issue with them to begin with.

I understand fit is personal and will be different for everyone, but the nozzles on Penon iems just seems to be a bit too short in general, and I can't understand why. Anyway at least these tips have resolved the issue for me.

I'm currently enjoying the 10 AE with my newly acquired Cayin RU6 that arrived this morning (I've got a taste for that "analog" sound now") and it just sounds lush and awesome.

 

[Click]

An exciting new cable!

ISN Audio CSO2

Features​

• Model: CSO2
• Copper silver alloy + OFC IEM cable
• 2 shares, single share is 20 cores, a total of 2 × 20
• Single core copper silver alloy diameter is 0.08mm
• Single core OFC diameter is 0.06mm
• PVC skin,Brass material plug and splitter
• MMCX/2Pin 0.78mm connector
• 3.5mm audio/2.5mm/4.4mm balanced Rhodium-plated plug
• Cable length: 1.2M

I don't get it. What's so exciting about this cable? Look like a generic $10-$20 cable from aliexpress.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I don't get it. What's so exciting about this cable? Look like a generic $10-$20 cable from aliexpress.

Hmm? Not to me?

 

[Dsnuts]

I don't get it. What's so exciting about this cable? Look like a generic $10-$20 cable from aliexpress.

I will have some thoughts regarding the CSO2 here soon but. First clue is that it is a Rhodium plated plug. If any of you guys own the purple plugs you will have a good understanding of what this particular cable comes with. No way your going to find a Rhodium plated plug on a $20 cable. Thats not possible.

It is using 2 weaving strands of OFC and silver alloy plated copper. Two types of copper with silver alloy plating. This one thus far is hanging with the likes of the Penon G4 and the Penon bass cables a mix between the properties of these two cables. Shares some similarities in its make up to the bass cables but this one has better balance in what it does, enhances a dynamic quality for IEMs also enhances detail properties. I will have much more to say about it very soon. But for now it is yet another excellent cable offering from Penon.

Tested with the 10th and the Turbo. These are excellent on both. Synergizes the best with the 10th.

 

[Leonarfd]

This ISN CS02 cable, isn't it just the same as this offering?

As I said in discovery thread, they can have same outer layer and different material inside.
But doubt it, few wire makers.

What is interesting is where Penon price it?

This is around 50usd.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOcFvP4​

 

[Dsnuts]

Could be similar cables but the the one shown on aliexpress does not have a Rhodium plated plug. This makes a difference and makes the Penon one stand out.

Dont know if you guys know but Platinum plated plugs in general are much more expensive and some boutique cable makers charge more than the cable material for this particular type of plug. The plug enhances what the cables already does. Adds another layer of sophistication of the cable make up.

 

[Leonarfd]

Could be similar cables but the the one shown on aliexpress does not have a Rhodium plated plug. This makes a difference and makes the Penon one stand out.

Dont know if you guys know but Platinum plated plugs in general are much more expensive and some boutique cable makers charge more than the cable material for this particular type of plug. The plug enhances what the cables already does. Adds another layer of sophistication of the cable make up.

Look like it when zooming in, the 4.4mm part look different. Only had rhodium plug for a headphone cable for my Audeze LCD 2.

 

[Dsnuts]

ya there is a reason why higher end cable makers use rhodium and platinum platings on plugs. Every aspect of the cable makes subtle but appreciable changes to a sound chain in this case it looks like Penon took a decent cable and made it even better using that plug.

There is no comparison when it comes to sound performance vs something like the CS819. My basis for its presentation was one compared to the CS819 which unto itself is a good included cable but. No way does the CS819 compare. Surprising the CS819 matches well with the Turbo to the point where the differences were not as big as it was on the 10th.

On the 10th the CSO2 cables there is a clear difference. Again I will have those findings on my report I will post about very soon. The price on the CSO2 will be very competitive.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

My review of the ISN Neo5 is UP.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/isn-audio-neo-5.26583/reviews#review-31395

I really dig the bass and vocal of those, all within an overal thick and creamy macro musicality....very easy to love, especially if you have an inner basshead in you
No BA timbre to be found too! Big plus imo

Pros:
-master of tone and timbre
-chunky rumbly vibrant bass
-balanced basshead L shape with fowards mids
-full bodied male and female vocal
-dense holographic thick sound layering
-wide and tall soundstage
-dark but not dull sounding
-good cable quality

Cons:
-slow bass that can struggle to keep pace in busy passage
-contrabass sound off and can go muddy
-not very competitive technicalities
-lack of air and sparkle

 

[F700]

My review of the ISN Neo5 is UP.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/isn-audio-neo-5.26583/reviews#review-31395

I really dig the bass and vocal of those, all within an overal thick and creamy macro musicality....very easy to love, especially if you have an inner basshead in you
No BA timbre to be found too! Big plus imo

Pros:
-master of tone and timbre
-chunky rumbly vibrant bass
-balanced basshead L shape with fowards mids
-full bodied male and female vocal
-dense holographic thick sound layering
-wide and tall soundstage
-dark but not dull sounding
-good cable quality

Cons:
-slow bass that can struggle to keep pace in busy passage
-contrabass sound off and can go muddy
-not very competitive technicalities
-lack of air and sparkle

Amazing pic

 

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No way your going to find a Rhodium plated plug on a $20 cable. Thats not possible.

Rhodium connectors are not that expensive.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805546945475.html

 

[Dsnuts]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832793923484.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.2.3f0231c5C8mQNI&pdp_npi=3@dis!USD!US $400.00!US $400.00!!!!!@2103250d16909125455292233e67db!66748842538!sh!US!0&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

This one is being sold by Lunashops a wholesale cable vendor. Theirs is $400 just for the plug.

There are numerous vendors on aliexpress that say they got gold plating on IEM cables too but sell them for cheap. Random vendor with random number for a shop. Not gonna believe they have an actual Rhodium plated plug. Just saying. Chinese market for such goods are about as trustworthy as that sounds.

NiceHCK, KBEAR and numerous others are guilty of saying they are selling 7N crystal copper ect. UPOCC ect but again sell their cables for cheap. Truth is there is no way anyone gonna test these materials on a cable make up and say they actually have what they say it is. And this is the sole reason why vendors will put " higher end specs fo cables" on the descriptor for cables and get away with it.

Cables are an interesting topic and it is due to so much fake that is happenning. Because if you can't tell a fake rolex from a real one. You sure aren't going to be able to tell what is real and what is fake for cable land. Some vendors are better than others when they claim certain materials are what they are but for the most part I am very skeptical of a lot of these cables folks claim is this or that for material make up. If its sold cheap than it usually is.

I suppose you dont have to trust in Penon when they say their plug is Rhodium plated but thus far just speaking from a performance and sound perspective. I have had no reason to doubt anything they have sold to me or anything they have sold to my fellow headfiers.