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This's the best so far I'd had them
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cables which doesn't produce the sound quality at it's price point. Literally sounds like a 200 cable but sells at 400.
 

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Any recommendations for mmcx balance cables cheers
Looking to bring the bass up a little whilst not sacrificing the rest
 
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LOOOOOOL. Ares 2 is a huge step up from thor copper. Who still recommends thor copper this days????

They have different sound signature anyways. Ares II might be a bit too bright sounding for SD2. Thor Copper will add warmth to the SD2 which balances out the sound.
 

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You can try Nocturnal Audio offerings or try PWaudio Legend or Effect Audio Thor Copper.

Yes Nocturnal Hybra v2, still consider not too expensive and the sound still do better than those single type of wire.

Just the waiting time is around 8 weeks to completed
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They have different sound signature anyways. Ares II might be a bit too bright sounding for SD2. Thor Copper will add warmth to the SD2 which balances out the sound.

I believe u havent test the ares 2, but u tested ares 2+. That is ares 2 plus not 2. 2 is warmer and slightly enhance bass, while retaining soundstage. Thor copper is in other words brighter sounding, but decreasing soundstage and enhance bass.(IMO)
 

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Yes Nocturnal Hybra v2, still consider not too expensive and the sound still do better than those single type of wire.

Just the waiting time is around 8 weeks to completed
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Too long liao le la. When they just started lead time oni 1week -2week nia. Now so long. Even longer than other countries bto custom cables!! :(
 

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I believe u havent test the ares 2, but u tested ares 2+. That is ares 2 plus not 2. 2 is warmer and slightly enhance bass, while retaining soundstage. Thor copper is in other words brighter sounding, but decreasing soundstage and enhance bass.(IMO)

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Just took out my collection of Effect Audio cables to try with my most bass light iem, which is quite similar to the SD2.

Ares II increases the note thickness in the midrange, but mid-bass and low bass reduced in quantity. It also increased the upper mids brightness by a bit.

Thor Copper has thicker low frequency notes, resulting in increased mid-bass and low bass quantity, and adds a bit bloat, which is excellent for bass light iems. Treble is also improved to have a bit more airiness, which makes the iem sound a bit more spacious.

Ares II+ is more similar to the Thor Copper than the Ares II, but further increases layering and soundstage size.

Leonidas makes the mids more romantic sounding, and improves the front and back soundstage and imaging by a substantial amount. Bass is very tight, which might not pair well with bass light IEMs.
 

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Just took out my collection of Effect Audio cables to try with my most bass light iem, which is quite similar to the SD2.

Ares II increases the note thickness in the midrange, but mid-bass and low bass reduced in quantity. It also increased the upper mids brightness by a bit.

Thor Copper has thicker low frequency notes, resulting in increased mid-bass and low bass quantity, and adds a bit bloat, which is excellent for bass light iems. Treble is also improved to have a bit more airiness, which makes the iem sound a bit more spacious.

Ares II+ is more similar to the Thor Copper than the Ares II, but further increases layering and soundstage size.

Leonidas makes the mids more romantic sounding, and improves the front and back soundstage and imaging by a substantial amount. Bass is very tight, which might not pair well with bass light IEMs.

Any comment on Mars?
 

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Now the reverse question, which iem cable is more suitable for bass strong iems.
 

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Just took out my collection of Effect Audio cables to try with my most bass light iem, which is quite similar to the SD2.

Ares II increases the note thickness in the midrange, but mid-bass and low bass reduced in quantity. It also increased the upper mids brightness by a bit.

Thor Copper has thicker low frequency notes, resulting in increased mid-bass and low bass quantity, and adds a bit bloat, which is excellent for bass light iems. Treble is also improved to have a bit more airiness, which makes the iem sound a bit more spacious.

Ares II+ is more similar to the Thor Copper than the Ares II, but further increases layering and soundstage size.

Leonidas makes the mids more romantic sounding, and improves the front and back soundstage and imaging by a substantial amount. Bass is very tight, which might not pair well with bass light IEMs.

Very nicely made thanks
 

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Any comment on Mars?

Mars is a cable that is very refined in terms of micro-details and layering, but the thick sound signature gives an illusion of it lacking in refinement.

When paired with brighter or balanced sounding iems like VE6XC, JHAudio Layla or Fitear Private 333, the Mars will show its potential.
 

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Just took out my collection of Effect Audio cables to try with my most bass light iem, which is quite similar to the SD2.

Ares II increases the note thickness in the midrange, but mid-bass and low bass reduced in quantity. It also increased the upper mids brightness by a bit.

Thor Copper has thicker low frequency notes, resulting in increased mid-bass and low bass quantity, and adds a bit bloat, which is excellent for bass light iems. Treble is also improved to have a bit more airiness, which makes the iem sound a bit more spacious.

Ares II+ is more similar to the Thor Copper than the Ares II, but further increases layering and soundstage size.

Leonidas makes the mids more romantic sounding, and improves the front and back soundstage and imaging by a substantial amount. Bass is very tight, which might not pair well with bass light IEMs.

Thanks for your input. Ill stick w ares now. :D
 

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Hi All,

Any comments, reviews, impression on ORB and Spiral Strands IEM cable brought in by Jaben....

Thanks
Chogokin
 
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