Conclusion
Pyramid is my favourite Penon cable so far, the one I’d choose for most of my IEMs.
Audio is a game of give & take. Often we must give up part of one attribute to gain greatly in another – for instance a rich, full midrange can require discarding overwhelming bass that would overshadow it.
Those of us in the hobby for many years often find what we love most isn’t gear that’s outstanding in any single facet, but those rare IEMs, DAPs & cables that strike an ideal balance between attributes.
Pyramid provides sumptuous refinement in which music flows effortlessly, yet still boosts IEM technical performance extremely impressively. Cables with great tonality aren’t rare, nor are those with great technicality, but cables that balance both without sacrificing either are to be cherished.
ASOS+X is Penon’s obvious alternative to Pyramid since prices are similar, and it’s hard to go wrong with either. ASOS+X is grander & more bombastic, but lacks Pyramid’s smoothness, delicacy & finesse.
Satisfaction often comes down to synergy between the cable and your particular IEM – that’s another reason I favour Pyramid as it pairs so well with a wide variety of earphones.
This is a very easy cable to recommend highly.
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