Recommended IEM Cables

Like most Nicehck cables from XINHS, it is easier when Nicehck has a published sale price. Otherwise try to get it at $60usd or under but he always references the current price so might need to wait on that one.

I haven’t made up my mind yet. It seems like a lighter weight 8 core graphene.

I blame u guys :upside_down_face:

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4 core graphene master race!

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kinda offtopic, but what tips to get for moondrop variations? (small ears)

also what balanced cable to get for It? (not expensive pls)

Currently I use final audio type-e in S for my clairvoyance & 3DT, it kinda depends on how deep the insertion is/ you are looking for as well as how large ur ear canals are. Some people prefer spinfits, which i did try but i prefer type-e as I find that it stays more stable in my ear. I haven’t tried sednaearfit xelastec/crystal yet so i cant comment on them. :confused:

Cable wise right now XINHS graphene cables are pretty nice for the price from what i hear especially now that 11.11 is going on. Their 4 core graphene cable is a pretty good deal for $30~ right now. Or if u dont care for graphene then u can look at XINHS & niceHCK on aliexpress, they have a good amount cables on sale right now and from what i read on this forum both have pretty good track records.

You can check the link above about the tips I rec and also @PopinTeddy 's.

For cables I recommend Xinhs for build quality, but any good built one is fine. My favourite cable (for the looks and comfort) with Variations was 4 core graphene with grey hardware.

Nicehck as some nice deals as well during 11.11, so you might wanna check that out.

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damn that cable biautiful, how much u paid for it? also, is it balanced?

It is (4.4mm). There you go (on sale today):

Just ask him if he can customize it to you with those grey hardware. You can show him the photo :slight_smile:

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I bought six cables because of this sale. Enough for all my IEMs. My timeless is gonna get my first pure silver cable.

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Got my first Xinhs custom cable (double coloured copper).
Looks stunning and damned fine vfm.

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I will be joining in the Xinhs cable cult
I have been pondering the 4 core graphene for a while

4 Core Graphene Alloy Silver Plated – MMCX, for the 7Hz Timeless
8 Core 6N OCC Rainbow Blue Cable – 2 pin, the new Blue Mele

There were a few other very interesting cables, but I am really only listening to these two IEMs regularly, so that is sufficient.

EDIT - so you get the IEMs, then you fall in the ear tip rabbit hole, then cables, so what sub-collectable is going to bite me next ?

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Tips if you haven’t already. Sources. More IEMs. Kidneys. More IEMs.

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If I needed a new cable then this’s a bargain :heart_eyes:

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I am well into that one. Here is a box of tips, and I have another with TWS and foam.

Sources are an interesting – I am currently messing around with my PC sending the audio over USB to a Raspberry Pi, then I am writing some software DSP code.
It takes that and sends that digital output to Bluetooth or USB-C, where I currently consume it with a BTR5. Sort a DIY pre-amp. The point was to introduce and tweak software emulated tube amp warmness, without having to tube roll, or spend a bunch of money.

I am pondering taking that project to the next level and seeing how complicated it is to assemble a good DAC. Then I could make my own Pre-Amp and DAC, and that would only leave the Amp. Amps are pretty simple, but I know there are tricks to clean neutral power that I haven’t learned. I just think it would be cool to have my own stack.

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What is the difference between the materials for cables?

I know some people love silver, some graphene, some copper, etc. why?

I own silver and copper, and maybe silver sounds brighter, maybe?

Just got the O2 during this sale. And i got a Linsoul cable for it.

My only source rn is Apple dongle, so my next purchase will probably be q5k or a better dongle.

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Very nice, does that slider actually slide?

Yes it does a very smoothly too.

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just bought and asked to make the same cable :slight_smile:

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Its a damn fine cable. My favourite.

Since I sold the Variations, I’ve been using it on Mele. Bought the gold version for RSV.

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