[metabaron]

Also, even though the pinnacle cable technically fits the Shure, the connection is very loose and makes my music sound tiny.

 

[Brooko]

The Pinnacle cable has a higher impedance so the volume lowers. That's why it sounds different. I'll test both shortly - but they both should fit.

 

[metabaron]

The Pinnacle cable has a higher impedance so the volume lowers. That's why it sounds different. I'll test both shortly - but they both should fit.

Wasn't aware of that, thank you. I have both spare cables and want to know if they would work with the F9, or just go for the SE, although I like having the option of swapping cables.

 

[Brooko]

Pinnacle cable fits OK, Shure one has a wider base, and my cable fit one side but not the other. So probably avoid that one. Campfire cables also too thick at the base - won't fit. Trinity Audio cables fit pretty well. So I guess a bit hit and miss - you need something with a narrowish base.

 

[metabaron]

Pinnacle cable fits OK, Shure one has a wider base, and my cable fit one side but not the other. So probably avoid that one. Campfire cables also too thick at the base - won't fit. Trinity Audio cables fit pretty well. So I guess a bit hit and miss - you need something with a narrowish base.

Thank you. One last question, was the connection with the Pinnacle secure?

 

[Brooko]

Yep, secure enough (now). I have to admit, I'm not a fan of MMCX though - there's always that chance that the connections get weaker over time. 2 pin (to me anyway) has always been much more reliable.

 

[metabaron]

Yep, secure enough (now). I have to admit, I'm not a fan of MMCX though - there's always that chance that the connections get weaker over time. 2 pin (to me anyway) has always been much more reliable.

I agree. My 5 year old triple fi 10 has a 2 pin connection that is as good today as it was the first day I used them. I like the option of changing cables but I might go for the SE, although I am not a fan of of thin the cable appears to be. Thanks again.

 

[zolom]

Any comparison with the Shure SE215?

Thanks

 

[Dobrescu George]

Yep, secure enough (now). I have to admit, I'm not a fan of MMCX though - there's always that chance that the connections get weaker over time. 2 pin (to me anyway) has always been much more reliable.

After having many IEMS with both MMCX and 2 pin, I have to agree, 2-Pin might be better in the long run, feels like a more sensible option. Some MMCX IEMs are really really good in their connectors, like Beyer Xelento, but MMCX is, by design, going to eventually loosen a bit.

 

[JamesFiiO]

After having many IEMS with both MMCX and 2 pin, I have to agree, 2-Pin might be better in the long run, feels like a more sensible option. Some MMCX IEMs are really really good in their connectors, like Beyer Xelento, but MMCX is, by design, going to eventually loosen a bit.

yes, but our distributors/agents told us that there are lots of mmcx cables so we have to use MMCX connector so customers can buy other cable.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

yes, but our distributors/agents told us that there are lots of mmcx cables so we have to use MMCX connector so customers can buy other cable.

I like the mmcx cables. I have many kinds, many customs and have never had a set of loose ones besides a set from Trinity which came that way. 2 pin is too fragile. mmcx!! O.K.

 

[shin0326]

How was it compared with trinity delta v2?

 

[Dobrescu George]

yes, but our distributors/agents told us that there are lots of mmcx cables so we have to use MMCX connector so customers can buy other cable.

I actually agree with you, there are very many mmcx cables out there, if you're going to use the more universal shape, mmcx is the way to go.

 

[Brooko]

I actually agree with you, there are very many mmcx cables out there, if you're going to use the more universal shape, mmcx is the way to go.

MMCX has only become popular in the last few years. Before that virtually all the high end earphones were some variant of 2 pin. And there are a lot of different MMCX around - including different base sizes. So I'd hardly call them "the universal shape". Point in fact - try connecting the Shure MMCX cables to the FiiO F9. They won't fit. Yet Shure is arguably one of the biggest producers in the world. The problem with MMCX is that while there may eb a standard - it hasn't been set properly yet. Too many doing their own thing.

 

[Dobrescu George]

MMCX has only become popular in the last few years. Before that virtually all the high end earphones were some variant of 2 pin. And there are a lot of different MMCX around - including different base sizes. So I'd hardly call them "the universal shape". Point in fact - try connecting the Shure MMCX cables to the FiiO F9. They won't fit. Yet Shure is arguably one of the biggest producers in the world. The problem with MMCX is that while there may eb a standard - it hasn't been set properly yet. Too many doing their own thing.

Thank you for the insight.

Well... I really would still prefer 2-Pin and that is because I somehow see it as being more reliable...