C8 8-Core Silver Copper Foil Braided Earphone Replacement Upgrade Cable, Tinsel Silver Copper Wire for BL03 KZ ZS10 PRO AS10 ZS10 ZS6 ES4 ZST ZSR TRN V80 (2.5mm Plug, 2 pin 0.78mm Connector)

Brand new to the IEM game so take this review for whatever you'd like. I'm not new to audio by any means, having been a music lover my entire lifetime. I'm soon to be 61 years old and have been buying my own gear since I was 15 years old. It was back in 1999 that I bought my first "audiophile" headphone, the Sennheiser HD-600, one which has been replaced but will always have a stand upon my desktop, along with the rest of them.I wanted to hear what IEM's were all about. I was really curious to know what such a tiny little thing could do to reproduce music in a way that not only would sound good, but touch the soul. So I purchased first, the Moondrop Aria, and then the Linsoul TINHIFI T3 Plus. I bought this cable to replace the crappy cable which came with the Aria, and at this early juncture I'm very happy to have made this choice. I saw other cables available but wanted one of good quality and was willing to spend a little more. I didn't want to go crazy on price, however. I'm not a guy who puts a lot of stock into all of the snake oil stuff which runs rampant within this group of hobbyists.With my headphones I have taken the approach where I will evaluate the stock cable to determine microphonics, length, durability, etc. and if necessary I will "upgrade", and I like one brand in particular which custom builds nice cables in various lengths and colors and offers a number of different terminations based on needs of their customers, offer superior service and quality products, and do so at a realistic cost. I decided to take that same approach in upgrading IEM cables, at least so far as buying a decent quality replacement when the stock offering is JUNK. I felt that the stock cable with the Aria was JUNK. It was so easy to get tangled. It was very thin and I figured it was going to break. It sounded fine to my ears.Does this sound any better? NO, not at all. It sounds exactly the same. But it looks much more "Premium" and durable. It a little more heavy duty so it does weigh a little bit more, but it has a very nice rubberized coating which is soft and quite flexible. It has a nice splitter that moves smoothy, and best of all, it pretty much remains tangle free. And those are exactly the qualities I was looking for. I might purchase another of these for the T3 Plus, we'll see. I just got those yesterday.All in all I'm very happy with my purchase here. I suspect you will be pleased with this cable as well.

I bought this cable to replace my corroding and broken KZ cable for my ZS10s.After almost exactly a year of using these cables in my daily commute, they have begun to fail. They lasted as long as the OEM KZ cable.Yes, I know it isn't smart to use a straight jack with anything that goes in a pocket, but I'm my defense I used an AP80 which sits really deep in the pocket.The Bood:Despite being so thick and having braids, the cable is more flexible than the OEM cable my KZ ZS10s came with.The jack housing is niceThe Bad:The QDC connector is not snug enough and my ZS10s fell out of my ears on multiple occasions.The jack went bad after only a year, I was expecting 2 years of service from these.Corrode rather easily just like the OEM KZ cablesAt the $30 price tag these cables came at, I do not think it is worth the price. I would only recommend these for at home-use and if you are going to baby the cable. Look elsewhere for a durable cable. It's a shame that a nice cable like this is fragile, it looked and felt durable. The pictures are what the semi-functional cable looks like after a year of service.

I bought these like so many others to replace the crappy default cables that come with all KZ‘s except the higher end ones. They do what they’re supposed to do, and help with the sound and lessen the tangles. But, there is a design flaw in how it connects to in-ears.The original cables come with at the end that connects to the earbud that actually covers the entire shaft of the connection. These cables, however, do not have that case, or sheath, to protect from side to side motion. This can create stress on the connector on the in-ears causing it to break the plastic around the connectors. When this breaks, it allows the cables to literally fall out because they are so loose.I had to superglue my other cables to my in-ears after this component broke. Ultimately, the in-ears are good, they are just now broken where the connector connects and had to be adhered together.Ultimately, I would buy these cables again because they are great for sound quality and less tangles. I sure do wish KZ would make the sheath like the original cables have in order to protect the connector since the connection on the in-ears is not recessed.

Good quality cable, but man is it uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The ear hooks are not thick enough to insulate from the braided part of the cable. Originally bought these to try out with the Tin T2 Pro's, but ended up having to switch to the OEM cable as these were too thick and an uncomfortable fit around the ears.

I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to replace my original IEM cable as the insulation was brittle and peeling and I didn't want to pursue the upgrade path (to an IPX connector @$300). The original cable connector was not spec'd but after some investigation, I found that the QDC spec'd on these cables ought to work - and i am happy to say they do. QDC is a 2-pin configuration where the pins are recessed in a cover that goes over the female pins on the earphone, making secure connection. A brief listen showed no discernable difference from original cables and the microphone worked. Cable is a bit more flexible and drapes nicely. All good so far.

Overall a nice soft cable with zero micrphonics, is it worth the extra over others? I can't comment as I don't own the cheaper versions but it was a great upgrade from the stock cable that came with my KZ ZSX iems.It made the sound soooo much better, clearer highs, more sub bass and also made me more attractive to women...OK I'm lying, it never made any difference to the sound but it's comfy and looks premium.

I just got these cables for my KS 10 headphones, as a replacement for the cables that came with the headphones.The first thing I noticed was that they were slightly heaver than I expected. After attaching the cable the headphones there was an immediate difference on quality to what I was hearing. I chose to listen to a Genesis live album and the bass sounded smooth and the other instruments were very clear.There perhaps a bit pricey but they are worth spending that little extra for a superb sound that I have very much missed. My previous headphones were made by Sennheiser but didn't last as long due to lack of quality build.

I love the look and feel of this, bit I've tried it with several of my IEMs with MMCX connections and each time the sound becomes way too coloured and overly thick and bass is heightened way too much. I wasn't surprised as this it's common to use a copper cable to smoothen or warm up bright or thin sounding IEMs, but trying this for example with the FIIO FH3, the bass becomes way overpowering and the soundstage is reduced in width, vocals become too prominent and strangely placed.As for build, it's a gorgeous cable but beware... it is VERY tight fitting and I was worried with a couple of the IEMs I used it with if it was going to damage the housings as I disconnected it by pulling away the inside. I knew to be careful as i had to add a bit more force to connect them in the first place. There was also no slack on the left side so i had to put a bit of force into turning the earphones round to the best position, there must be a slight difference in size.To anyone that says cables don't effect sound they won't with every earphone, especially single drivers, but hybrids are picky so I'd stay away from this cable if unsure or if you already have a smooth sounding IEM. From someone with nearly 200 headphones over time, countless cables and DAC/AMPs, etc... cables can have a dramatic effect on sound. This cable might help you if you have a overly bright IEM I guess, but it definitely has had a strange effect on the IEMs I paired it with.

Been experimenting with DAC, cables with IEMs for years and somehow my ears can pickup variations between balanced and 3.5mm and single crystal bronze/ silver / gold / mix cables so I am one of those agreeing in cables.Anyhow, bought this to go with the Blon B03 due to the increasing positive hype and you need to be aware BLON use its own connector type that standard 0.78 2-pin will have the ugly and not secure fit (will work though). And I ordered QDC type which also not fit - what I did was borrowed mrs’s nail file to file down BLON 03’s connectors to achieve a secure fit. Works great.The quality of cable is incredible agree with all other feedback. Sound quality has not significantly changed (somewhat expected given the price, not to compared to my Titan) but this is to give my B03 the same 2.5mm balanced input. Much better than its stock cable.

I have recently started enjoying music on IEMs and wanted to try a set with a balanced 2pin cable. This cable seemed like a reasonable price. I received it today and it is much nicer than it looks online. The more I handle it the more I am impressed. It drapes as if it is made of a soft fabric, it is woven uniformly and in an attractive way. It has great strain relief where it is needed. I don't use the chin cinch thing but this one has a discreet clear bead that functions as it should. It really is a lovely thing and I will buy one again if needed. I don't know what it costs to make one but I think the price is excellent for the quality.