Cable Comparisons
I compared the Pyramid with other cables to see how it stacks up against some serious competition.
ISN T-OCC (USD $119)
T-OCC has a much warmer, smoother tonality that’s substantially less bright than the Pyramid.
Resolution is lower, the stage dimensions are smaller across all axis, dynamics are weaker and imaging isn’t as sharp either, nor is bass impact quite as strong.
Pyramid is a far more technically impressive, whereas T-OCC provides a smoother, more laidback listen.
NiceHCK DragonScale 2 (USD $299)
DragonScale 2 reminds me of Pyramid quite a bit but is deficient in most areas.
DragonScale 2’s stage is smaller and especially flatter, it isn’t as dynamic and tonality feels flatter & more dull. Bass doesn’t hit quite as hard, imaging & background blackness are impressive but not quite up to Pyramid’s level, and treble is slightly less prominent & resolution’s a bit lower as well.
These two cables excel at providing a black background with sharply separated instruments, but Pyramid does it better and I would definitely recommend spend the extra.
Penon ASOS+X (USD $319)
ASOS+X is physically much heavier & bulkier, but slightly more flexible. Pyramid is better ergonomically.
Sonically ASOS+X has better dynamics with a taller & deeper stage, and punchier, deeper bass. However Pyramid has a blacker background with better separation & imaging.
ASOS+X sounds grander and more raw, whereas Pyramid is tonally smoother, more precise & refined. Both are similarly resolving, and I’d suggest choosing between them based on your preferences.
Effect Audio Code 23 (USD $599)
Code23’s stage is wider but flatter, and instruments are pushed back more to make them feel smaller.
Bass is similarly impressive but the background isn’t as black, imaging isn’t quite as sharp and resolution is a notch lower. Treble is also less prominent on the all-copper Code23, but note weight is slightly better.
Pyramid feels sharper & more precise whereas Code23 sounds grader with a slightly warmer fuzziness.
Custom 12 Wire NiceHCK BlackCat (N/A)
A friend recently had this monstrous 12-wire cable built using NiceHCK BlackCat wire, a Pentaconn OFC plug & tellurium copper 2pin connectors. It’s a beast of a cable that’s slightly heavier than the ASOS+X!
This 12W cable is more dynamic than Pyramid with a much bigger stage, but is more v-shaped with treble emphasised more strongly. Imaging is quite vague though, and it lacks the same black background.
ASOS+X has a slightly deeper but narrower stage than this 12W cable, is a little more resolving with slightly better note weight. Whereas pyramid is far more precise, smooth & refined but lacks the same gargantuan stage dimensions. Pyramid is also far lighter & better ergonomically.
Page 1 – Introduction, Packaging, Ergonomics & Build Quality
Page 2 – Sound Impressions
Page 3 – IEM Comparisons
Page 4 – Cable Comparisons
Page 5 – Conclusion
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