[Luke-]

I do not like stock cable at all it’s to heavy keeps it’s memory ear hooks not comfy.

I am looking for recommendations for a very supple light modular cable up to £200
That also improves sound on the stock cable

I have my eye on the thieaudio Oceania anyone have any experience with this cable ?

Thanks

 

[GrBm]

If you want to stick with modules cables (I’m assuming you mean ones with interchangeable plugs) Dunu’s would probably be your best bet. I’ve never used one but they are well made and are supposed to be on the lighter side. If you went with the gray one [(~$75) which comes with the SA6] bare in mind it only comes with a 3.5mm plug and the rest are about $25 per. The one named Amber (~$100usd) comes with all three.

Edit: they have other modular cables for ~$200 and $300 or more. But unless you like the way they look and are willing to pay for it,…

 

[Andrew_WOT]

The new Amber looks very nice.
https://www.dunu-topsound.com/product-page/amber-cable
Really like cable on Dunu SA6, much better than one on Monarch MKII, interchangeable connectors mechanism also much better, will probably grab Amber for myself.

Just found intro in sponsor thread
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/meet-dunus-newest-addition-to-our-modular-cables-amber.963933/

 

[Luke-]

The new Amber looks very nice.
https://www.dunu-topsound.com/product-page/amber-cable
Really like cable on Dunu SA6, much better than one on Monarch MKII, interchangeable connectors mechanism also much better, will probably grab Amber for myself.

Just found intro in sponsor thread
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/meet-dunus-newest-addition-to-our-modular-cables-amber.963933/

Thanks for the reply.

I actually ordered a DUNU DUW03 cable yesterday with a extra 4.4 plug

I’ve found there cables great in the past,Hope it improves over the stock cable.

 

[thescientist]

I've been using the Null Audio Ethos on my Monarch Mk II. It's awesome. Good quality, lightweight, and the aesthetic fits the Mk II well too. Also one small thing: the Null Audio 2 pin connectors are the 'short' kind that sit perfectly flush with the Mk II - helps with cable routing.

 

[kapps]

I've been using kb ear wide - its pretty well built cable, sells on amazon

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Just got Dunu Amber, perfect color match and much better ergonomic lightweight design comparing to the arm thick OEM rope, plus lovely quick lock angled connectors.

 

[thescientist]

... lovely quick lock angled connectors.

Out of curiosity, what's your use case for angled connectors? They usually drive me nuts because I can't quite figure out situations where it would be useful to route the cable at an angle to my headphone jack. I'm assuming I'm missing something since they're so prevalent.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Mobile use, dongles etc. They have much more compact footprint without anything sticking out like a sore thumb.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

 

[Luke-]

So I purchased the DUNU DUW03 I find I have lost bass impact and reduced sub bass sound is over all cleaner.
Not liking the change at the moment

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Funny you mentioned it, I had bloated bass on Monarch MKII out of my desktop amp in balanced mode with OEM cable.
Here's the post. But when switched to Amber, this bloat is gone, balanced still has little more bass impact but you really need to listen for that.
No idea what they put into stock cable, may be there is some resistor.

 

[Jefatsch]

My choice fell on the Grandioso cable from Effect Audio. Very thin and the hybrid materials make it a perfect match for the Monarch MK2. Unfortunately it is no longer listed or just sold out.