🔶 Unique Melody 3D Terminator

[Resolution]

@Dynamic

@Resolution any thoughts?

Sure, the treble is hot, but it’s some of the best, most natural sounding treble quality I’ve heard in an IEM. I wish more IEMs incorporated a DD for treble.

I think it will depend on your library and your tolerance for treble, only you can answer.

I have these ordered to try but I won’t use them if they effect the treble quality. I thought I’d try them out though…

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002116577785.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.9e6b4c4daq58JP

I tried the tape mod and do not recommend it. I feel it compromised the tonality too much.

@saltire

Gratiutuos photo, 'cos why not

Nice IEM and cable! Well done.

[Rcayn]

Filter mod + foam tips + thick pure copper cable not enough to tame the peaks?

I personally hate peaky DD treble, could not live with them in the FD5 even with the tweaks above.

Peaky DD is searingly sharp imo, they just cut like a scissor.

[Resolution]

@Rcayn

thick pure copper cable not enough to tame the peaks?

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Rcayn]

Witness my thicc CEMA pure copper cable in 2.5 balanced config. I love it so much. It is the cable that turned me into a believer.

[Resolution]

@Rcayn

Witness my thicc CEMA pure copper cable in 2.5 balanced config. I love it so much. It is the cable that turned me into a believer.

You do realize the Graphene cable many of us have been discussing in this thread is a thick copper cable? 8 core is extremely thick (too thick and heavy for some) and measures better than any cable I’ve measured.

“8-cores grapheneUpgrade Cable LITZ structure Single crystal copper plated silver + graphene earphone upgrade cable”

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002380254843.html?pdp_ext_f={"sku_id":"12000020435054850","ship_from":"CN"}&gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=ddf6aca9-0cf6-4b67-ba4c-032379311094&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_6000198554715.17

Have a pic of your CEMA cable measurement?

[Rikudou_Goku]

Is that cable 171 on Hakuzen´s list?

If so, it measures around 0.13-0.14 ohm on his super accurate measurement setup.

Resistance of cables; pics, comments, and links

[DrWilken]

JFYI: There’s another listing for the same cable (same seller):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002308016313.html

Ref.:

Recommended IEM Cables

Can anyone tell the difference between these two listings? They’re all from Xinhs, both 8-core graphene, but for some reason priced different

[Resolution]

@Rikudou_Goku

If so, it measures around 0.13-0.14 ohm on his super accurate measurement setup.

As always, thanks Riku!

[Rikudou_Goku]

NP, CEMA/EA cables are VERY high quality. Its just that they are also VERY expensive and especially nowadays with XINHS around. Although 2+ years ago and they were pretty much the default rec.

[Rcayn]

That graphene cable is not a pure copper cable though. I have found pure copper tilts energy more towards bass end of spectrum and appropriately veils treble peaks.

121.95US $ 10% OFF|7N Frozen Single Crystal Copper Special Tuning Custom...

I have the 8 core version. Super supple, great cable all around.

[Resolution]

@DrWilken

JFYI: There’s another listing for the same cable (same seller):

That’s probably a listing for the sale price. I’ve gotten a bunch of them when they go on sale for that price. Grab them while you can!

[Resolution]

@Rcayn

That graphene cable is not a pure copper cable though. I have found pure copper tilts energy more towards bass end of spectrum and appropriately veils treble peaks.

Some of us do not believe in cables modifying the sound.

[DrWilken]

I know…

But that one’s been there for a while (since the previous sale actually)…

Maybe he just didn’t bother to remove them?

I believe there’s also two of the 4-core listings.

(Anyway, I’ll stop derailing the thread now)…

[Rikudou_Goku]

ok, that is not cable 171.

[Resolution]

@DrWilken

I know…

But that one’s been there for a while (since the previous sale actually)…

Maybe he just didn’t bother to remove them?

I believe there’s also two of the 4-core listings.

I speak directly to XINHS and get rates directly from the company because I usually buy larger quantities of cables and custom made cables from time to time. They usually give you good deals on the price as well. So much so I ask to tip him to thank him for his work and time. Incredibly nice guy to deal with and does very fast/incredible work. I’m always very impressed.

[Rcayn]

Hearing is believing

I would be surprised if you did not find a difference in say a pure silver cable vs a pure copper cable on your MEST.

It should be sensitive and resolving enough to pick up on it.

[igor0203]

Are you using this cable on Timeless? It doesn’t tame treble too much? Does it do any staging improvement?

[nymz]

Or just EQ it instead 🤷 cheaper

[Resolution]

@nymz

Or just EQ it instead cheaper

I am quite treble sensitive, yet I still love the treble on the 3DT. It just so happens to be my favorite part of this IEM. I hope that should tell anyone that the treble on the 3DT is different/special.

It is a bit hot as I mentioned earlier and wouldn’t mind it tamed slightly, but I wouldn’t at the cost of its quality.

@Rikudou_Goku suggested trying the filters I linked so maybe they’ll do the trick. If not, it’s not a big deal because I already very much enjoy the 3DT in stock form. I feel it is one of the best IEMs I own especially for the metal genre.