Conclusion
The Penon Pyramid 8 Wire sounds as big as it looks.
This is a gargantuan cable that delivers a massive soundstage, crazy resolution and insane dynamics. What I particularly like is it does it without sounding excessively bright like so many silver-based cables.
Both Pyramid cables I’ve reviewed are great, the question is should you buy the 4 or 8 wire version?
If very thick & heavy cables don’t bother you, the 8W is an absolute no brainer. Even with IEMs that aren’t terribly precise, I can still easily hear the improved technical performance of the 8W version.
It’s technical performance that varies between them (hardware differences aside) and there’s no contest – the 8W is well ahead in many areas so if you’re already spending $350 I think an extra $150 is worth it.
Whereas you prioritise ergonomics, then stick with the 4W which represents an almost perfect sweet spot of being heavy enough to sound great, yet still light enough you’ll forget you’re wearing it.
Kudos to Penon for giving us options, opportunities to personalise our systems are always welcomed!
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