[jwilliamhurst]

Is it cardas clear or clear light?

As far as I know it’s cardas clear.

 

[DanielListening]

To the coolers that understand Japanese.

The new Sony ZX707 Walkman looks quite nice and very responsive

Or turn on CC & Translation.

I am very excited for this new Sony DAP. I did enjoy the 507, it was just a bit underpowered.

 

[gLer]

Is it cardas clear or clear light?

Cardas Clear. Clear Light is a 2-wire cable that PWA markets as the 1960s (though they do make a 4-wire version by doubling up the 2-wire cable). The easiest way to tell is the sleeving - Cardas Clear comes ready-sleeved and braided in the grey PVC, while Clear Light has a stiff black fabric sleeving.

Interesting fact, Cardas doesn't generally sell Clear as raw cable. To make a Clear IEM cable you have to buy rolls of the headphone cable, remove the outer sleeving and insulation layers, and expose the raw (grey PVC) cable before cutting it to length and reterminating it. That labour, more than anything, contributes to the cost of the IEM cables (compared to the still pricey but much less pricey headphone cables). This is what the Clear looks like in headphone cable form:

More info on Cardas copper: http://www.cardas.com/insights_low_eddy.php

 

[Rockwell75]

Found these pics of the Sony on Insta.

 

[Ike1985]

Cardas Clear. Clear Light is a 2-wire cable that PWA markets as the 1960s (though they do make a 4-wire version by doubling up the 2-wire cable). The easiest way to tell is the sleeving - Cardas Clear comes ready-sleeved and braided in the grey PVC, while Clear Light has a stiff black fabric sleeving.

Interesting fact, Cardas doesn't generally sell Clear as raw cable. To make a Clear IEM cable you have to buy rolls of the headphone cable, remove the outer sleeving and insulation layers, and expose the raw (grey PVC) cable before cutting it to length and reterminating it. That labour, more than anything, contributes to the cost of the IEM cables (compared to the still pricey but much less pricey headphone cables). This is what the Clear looks like in headphone cable form:



More info on Cardas copper: http://www.cardas.com/insights_low_eddy.php

Great info, thank you. So sonically no difference between this and a PW. Where can we buy it in 2pin?

 

[gLer]

Great info, thank you. So sonically no difference between this and a PW. Where can we buy it in 2pin?

As far as I know, zero difference (it's the exact same cable). Solder and connectors might make a difference but then you can just as easily find 'better' connectors than PWA uses too.

PM @doctorjuggles - I believe he's got enough wire to make a few more sets, after which he's no longer making them and focusing on his own cables. His workmanship is excellent and he can put any connectors you like on the cable, including Plussound connectors, Eidolic, original Pentaconn, or interchangeable connectors too.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Incoming Cables:
Oyaide Thetis
Oyaide Gaia
Pentaconn Miyuki
Toxic Medusa V2
Toxic Sphinx
Toxic Black Widow V3

Cables that I am thinking to acquire:
Brise Yatono Ultimate (4/8)
Brise Naobi Ultimate

Very interested, in particular by the Oyaide Cables...

Big time.

 

[riverground]

Here’s a link to Sony Asia for more info in English about the NW-ZX707.

https://www.sony-asia.com/walkman/products/nw-zx707

And the product page from e-earphone.

https://www.e-earphone.jp/products/detail/1481737/

Or turn on CC & Translation.

I am very excited for this new Sony DAP. I did enjoy the 507, it was just a bit underpowered.

Unfortunately, it’s only 30mW more than the 507 in Balanced HG.

 

[SteveK27]

Great info, thank you. So sonically no difference between this and a PW. Where can we buy it in 2pin?

I've done a A/B comparison between the Cardas Clear and the og 1950s a while back and I could not hear any noticeable difference between the two cables.

*left being Cardas Clear (same unit @gLer has) right being the og 1950s

I highly recommend it.
Cardas Clear is a bargain value at a fraction of the Og 1950s price.

 

[CharlyBrown]

I only hear it upon insertion, and I don't mind it. All my EE IEMs have it. But hearing it in the track is not good..

Same, both my Odin and Evos have it and if I remeber correctly, also my LX had it. I see it on the positive side as a confirmation of good seal. Using the Odins for 2 years now without problems, so I think it wouldn’t break anything and I never read anything that it lead to real problems.

I’ve never experienced driver flex after inserting while listening to music. Not once.

 

[DanielListening]

I love this song. Years ago when we were parting ways, her life taking her to Zambia and my life continuing in Canada my ex preformed this song for me.

Great track.

 

[CodenameBK201]

Found these pics of the Sony on Insta.

Here’s a link to Sony Asia for more info in English about the NW-ZX707.

https://www.sony-asia.com/walkman/products/nw-zx707

And the product page from e-earphone.

https://www.e-earphone.jp/products/detail/1481737/


Unfortunately, it’s only 30mW more than the 507 in Balanced HG.

This isn't a new flagship, is it? Just an alternative lower-tier model to the am2/zm2? I'd miss the 15 hour battery life difference too much I'd think, but the smaller form factor is a definite plus.

 

[Stu Paddasso]

NO, it's an upgrade to the ZX-507

 

[maegnificant]

Now this made me laugh! Kudos Timmy!

- 48DB

 

[gLer]

I've done a A/B comparison between the Cardas Clear and the og 1950s a while back and I could not hear any noticeable difference between the two cables.


*left being Cardas Clear (same unit @gLer has) right being the og 1950s

I highly recommend it.
Cardas Clear is a bargain value at a fraction of the Og 1950s price.

It's the only high-end cable I'm aware of that has been directly cloned.