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recommendation for custom cable for COP

nicholostan — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:31:38 +0800

Hi,

I need help in choosing a cable for my Custom One Pro. I bought the replacement cable once but it stopped working after 50 hours of listening, so is there any alternative cable that i can use to replace the original cable?

My budget is around rm 100 - 150.

Thanks.

Thor Copper Cable Review ( SE535 ) photos uploaded

nicholostan — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:42:24 +0800

I am a newbie in upgrade cables. Since this is my first collection, I would like to try my best to write a review for it here. If I do not write it according to your liking, please bear with me, thank you.

My rig during my test : ASUS N550LF > DACPort > Shure SE535 + Thor Copper Cable

A general improvisation about this cable:

Mids: The vocals are smooth, much fast forward which I considered it as "Natural". At most of the time, you are able to hear the singer taking their breath before they start the next verse. This is a huge improvement from SHURE's signature, which is warm and rich vocals.

Treble: The trebles is no longer as sparkle as it used to be. The best thing is this cable improves the sound separation, and you can differentiate the instruments easily, like cymbals, bell and more...

Bass: For the first time when I tried on this cable. the bass is punchy yet not enough impact. But as time goes by, the bass has improved drastically, it becomes more impact and punchy, which is what the old SHURE SE535 could not achieve, but I still hope for slamming bass

Build: The braided cable looks sturdy and durable. The Y- split is connected to the braided cable nicely, great job Effect Audio!
Here is the braided cable.

I'll be giving more detailed explanation with some samples below:

1. Last Kiss -- Taylor Swift ( FLAC file, 44100 Hz, 857 Kbps )

Mids: The vocal is more natural and slightly emotional, but not as emotional as the Final Audio Design Heaven VI. The backstage singer's voice does not mixed up with her voice.

Soundstage: The soundstage is wider, and the instrument separation is much better than the original cable. You can hear the layers of strumming of guitar, the bass, and the trebles in detail.

Bass: There are two basses in this song, but I'm not good in recognize them. The cable managed separates both basses impressively. One of them is not punchy but deeper, and the bass is able to be retain for a while before it fades; for the other bass, it is much punchy and but not deep, and you are able to differentiate them effortlessly.

Treble: For this song, the trebles are smooth. The previous cable had a much sparkle treble, but to me this is a good improvement.

2. Paradise -- Coldplay live 2012 ( FLAC file, 44100 Hz, 1004 Kbps )

Mids: Their vocals are incredibly smooth, fast forward, and more synergy. The backstage singer's vocals blended harmonically with Coldplay's vocal. You feel like you are one of them in the concert when the audience sang "Woah~", clapped and screamed at the end of the song.

Soundstage: This is what I'm talking about, the soundstage is wide and you feel like you are sitting somewhere in the middle of the concert.

Bass: The bass is more impact and punchy, but for bass heads, I don't think this is enough.

Trebles: Well, the piano mashed with the violin nicely effortlessly. When the piano played when the Coldplay sang, the sound does not outshine his vocal. There is a part for the piano's solo, and the sound is smooth and slightly warm.

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Where can I repair my Custom One Pro

nicholostan — Sun, 11 May 2014 15:44:03 +0800

A few days back, when I was using my headphone, the sound signature changes.
Bass and vocal become recessive and blurry, and sometimes the bass gone completely.
The only thing I can hear is sharp treble.
Can anyone here know how can I fix this problem or where can I solve my problem?
Thanks!

Where can I get this cable?

nicholostan — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:26:51 +0800

Hi, looking for sifus here ,
Do you guys know how can I get this cable, I just used it for a couple if months but it just broke off that way, so where can I get this cable in kl?
Thanks!

Advice in choosing DAC

nicholostan — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:08:45 +0800

I wanna get a AMP/DAC combo for my laptop, so I want the DAC to be portable ( if possible , well, I usually travel a lot )
I usually pair it with my DT 770 pro and my Custom One Pro .
My budget is around rm 800 - 1000.

Audio sifus i need your help, please, and thanks.

converter recommandation

nicholostan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:23:00 +0800

I wantes to look for a good converter for mp4 , wma and wav to flac convertor...is there any nice recommandation....

Is possible I wanted the convertor to be a free program.....

Thank for.your kindly help

How to deal with girls?

nicholostan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:01:42 +0800

well this is my serious problem when it comes to meet a girl or even a women
My mind went black and no words coming out on my mind...
what am I going to do, and what am i going to say??

Go Martini + Review ( completed )...

nicholostan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:40:55 +0800

This is my first time making a review...so if anything that annoys you please do concern...

I found this little thing when I surf across jaben network's website and being tempted by its mids and highs amplification...

Well, when it ships to me from jaben , this cute little thing have a low profile package.....alike the hippo cricri
It has a black layer casing with a volume control tuner.
The martini + needs 4 AAA battery to power it and it doesn't comes with a LOD of course...so you need to purchase your own..

Here are the specs of the amp:

Specs:
Headphone impedance range:32~300Ω
Frequency Range:10Hz~100KHz(ą1dB)
Dimensions:86x46x20mm
Weight:70g (Without Batteries), 112g (non-Alkaline AAA batteries), 116g (Alkaline AAA batteries).
Max Output: 150mW
Runtime: 160Hrs (x4 AAA batteries)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: +A 102dB

For my first try out with my shure SE535, the signature of the SE535 turns a little warmish and the improve of the mids make the songs more detailed as well
With the lows improvement, the bass and the subwoofers being emphasize as well.

I tried some following songs with my Martini + and Shure SE535 as stated above,
1. One more night --> Maroon 5 ( 44.4 Hz with 320 Kbps , WAV file)
2. Oppa Gangnam Style --> PSY ( 44.4 Hz with 320Kbps , MP3 file)

On the first song...the vocal possessed by Maroon 5 turn warmish and lively as well, the slightest treble also could be heard and the symbol turns a bit harsh as well.
The bass are deeper and tighter that makes my head shook while listening to the song.

While on the second song, the electro part on the start turns warmish which is alike with the hippo signature.
The bass become tighter and the background being emphasize and the song have a wider soundstage as well...
The ' clapping " sound have become more detailed as well...

As conclusion:
"Don't judge a book by its cover" although this amp is not that big in size but it possessed a good quality in music.
If you are looking for an amp that is great and cheap ...
This little thing will suits you right , with great sound quality and the playing time for about 300 hours.

I found out that for acoustic session ( using fa006 ) is quite amusing but slightly bored because of the disruption of the instruments.... ( edited )

The live concerts songs are not that lively as well...like the clapping are not really crisp and clear though.....until 10 ++ hours of burn in (edited )

If my review is not that good, you can check on the website as stated below for a better one:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595085/review-govibe-martini-amp

Thanks for you reading. Hope you enjoy my review...
Pictures will be uploaded later on ....thanks for your concern

how to change the leather pads to the cushion pads

nicholostan — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:24:38 +0800

I have problems when I wanted to change the leather pads to the cushuon pads of fa006 well...I scare that I accidentally broke the headphone....lolx

Is there any way to change the pads???

what makes you enter audiophile

nicholostan — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:36:11 +0800

Have anyone thought of this question before....
certainly do I.....there are millions of people chasing for pop stars or even arts and design and more.....but why do you guys choose audiophile world from your very first step....

For me.....
I never though that I. wanted to be an audiophile that bad until the present of the triplefi 10 and the awesome sound produce by the hifi system ( with a set of ss amp ) in one of the audio shops outlet .....( DENON )

The staff our there is willing to answer my " sea" of questions regarding hifi.....but I still prefer headphones.and iems by the time being.....

Well....how about you guys.....what makes you join into the mystery world of audiophile??

comparing

nicholostan — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:11:12 +0800

During these days .....I found out that there are something quite interesting to be compared.between audio technica m50 and beyer's custom pro one

Well in bass.....definitely beyer will.be a better can but what about the mids highs and lows separation as well.....

Any owner did the comparison ??

True dilenma here....

nicholostan — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:39:24 +0800

Well I'm. currently struggling for a headphone over here....
But I have hard time with ms1I and m50 over here.....

Well I wish that they were paired with an martini+ and tink which will be a better choice.....but my budget currwntly is about rm 650+- ......

Currently listen to pop...rock...instrumental...classic and r n b .....
Which will suit me ....if not ....is there and recommandation from you guys around??

[addedon]October 4, 2012, 11:42 pm[/addedon]I wish my headphone will provide good perfomance in high mids and lows....bass which is not overwhelming....noise isolation....( which ms 1I does not provide ) ....little airry feel....( feels like attending a concert ) and great perfomance in any gender's vocal....clear and detailed....

Thanks for your kindly help....and I will appreciate it..

YAMAHA series

nicholostan — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:34:02 +0800

Well I just saw this brand in one of the av magazines of taiwan.....and got hooked on their superb quality which the reviewers review on their products.....

So I. ended up open this appreciation thread here

Hope that there is someone over here can share their experience while using their gadgets....

Thank you ....

recommanded elementary budget speaker

nicholostan — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:18:57 +0800

Quite interested in speakers nowadays ....
Wanted to own a budget speaker....

Any advice or recommandation available???

Thanks for your help....xdd

Thanks for your consideration as I'm just a newbie here...

Tubeamps

nicholostan — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:21:37 +0800

Wanted to look for.a place which have many of tubeamps for audition or purchase...
By the way....sifus ...can you guys recommand any tubeamps for.my se 535 which will improve the lows ...bass...smooth mids and better soundstage..... emphasize the vocal but not the background....

Assume my budget.is rm 1000 +- or higher budget also alright.... ( the lower the budget.will be ideal)

Thanks for you help

Sharing music experience

nicholostan — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:24:01 +0800

This thread is open to all audiophile who are interested to share their music experience with their " weapon " ...include iem ...headphones..and more.

Sharing your review is possible in this thread....

Thanks for your support...

[addedon]August 22, 2012, 9:34 am[/addedon]I used hippo vb for quite long

I still remember when the first time I saw the iem ...I was attracted to the design ....

Hippo vb provide variable bass for different audiophiles...

After burning for an hour with 3rd " driver "...
I felt that the bass is juicy and quite tight for newbies...
The vocal is impressing....
In the song " my love " from westlife
The clear and detail vocal produce and the streaming of the guitar attracts me...

When I burn for 30 hours ....
The clear vocal is still there and I found that the background sound is mixed together.
The sound produce becomes warmer than earlier and a good isolation system...

Hope my first review will help you guys ...
Thanks a lot

Sharing album

nicholostan — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:31:50 +0800

This thread is open to all to share their favourate album and discussing about the albums ...
Thanks for your support...

Cable recommandation

nicholostan — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:55:07 +0800

For those who are quite new in this circle will be a perfect fit as I am also a noobie over here.

I wanted to have a cable that will improve the soundstage and tight bass for shure se 535.

If there are any recommandation about the cables.

Please share your opinion out.

Thank you.

IEM CABLE RECOMMANDATION

nicholostan — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:35:16 +0800

I am now using Shure 535...

By the way..I am a newmember or audiophile...

Glad to have any recommandation from you guys...

Thank you