Conclusion
NiceHCK DragonScale 2 is my favourite NiceHCK cable so far, and I’ve owned quite a few of them.
I don’t know if NiceHCK’s goal was to mimic the appearance of the legendary PWA Orpheus as closely as possible, but this is their best attempt yet. I’d love to tell you they sound the same… well let’s just say NiceHCK is gradually narrowing the gap.
DragonScale 2 doesn’t focus on expanding soundstage width like a lot of beefy 8 wire cables. Width is quite good, but stage depth is even more impressive. As are its’ other improvements like a blacker background, sharper imaging, improved dynamics & heightened resolution.
Be warned this is a fairly bright cable, so it’ll definitely pair best with warmer IEMs. Ergonomically its’ on the bulkier side but still very usable as a daily driver – similar to big 8 wire cables but lighter.
This cable also deserves congratulations as an across-the-board upgrade over its’ predecessor. The OG DragonScale is ergonomically stiffer & sonically inferior, and the gap between them is considerable.
DragonScale 2 has a knack for looking & feeling more expensive than it is, and I see it as a solid investment to get more out of your IEMs.
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