8/11/2023 0 Comments Audio splitter 3.5mm![]() Inside, there are 2 booklets: one describing the Signature Series as a whole and the other focusing on the Ares S 8W itself. On the front of the box, Ares who was a Greek God of War, has his face presented in a shiny copper color reflecting the Copper material used in the cable. The packaging and accessories of the Ares S 8W have a simple yet premium finish with a black, rectangular box that is coated with a thread-like texture. ![]() This reduces the risk of unwanted cable noise and discomfort during use. Like the other cables in Effect Audio’s Signature Series, the splitter is large, however, it’s also lightweight, which allows the cable to drop with sufficient tension. The ear hooks are finished with a thick and translucent PVC coating ensuring that the cable retains its shape during prolonged use. This creates versatility as it allows you to potentially pair the Ares S 8W with other IEMs in your collection which have different connectors.ĭespite its 24 AWG gauging and 8-wire configuration, the Ares S 8W feels very ergonomic, and supple, sitting comfortably on top of the ear during use. The connectors or ConX shell is made of anodized aluminum whereas the actual ConX connector is finished with a gold-colored ring leading to the 2-pin interface.Įffect Audio’s ConX technology allows you to change the connectors, for example, from a 2-pin to MMCX. This means that the splitter is quite large and could have been a few millimeters less in diameter. The splitter has a peculiar shape in the sense that it is a barrel, topped with a square which then splits out into a hexagonal base. The splitter and cable slider are made from brushed aluminum material which is like the plug case however the splitter also has a black forged carbon fiber plate on the back and front sides.įor my taste, I quite like how the grey and copper blend as it gives the cable a classy finish. The plug itself is made of rhodium-plated brass and comes in standard 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4.4mm variations or Pentaconn 4.4mm. The termination or plug case is made of polished and brushed aluminum. The Ares S 8W is finished with a selenite grey termination, splitter, cable slider, and connectors. Even with its 24 AWG gauging, the Ares S 8W is a robust cable that is surprisingly, (in a good way), flexible and well-designed. There are no uneven or unwanted gaps throughout the cable. Each wire is braided evenly with sufficient tension across the cable. The strand-like texture is different between wires which symbolizes the dual geometric design of the cable.įor an 8-wire cable at this price point, the Ares S 8W has an excellent finish and design. The Ares S 8W comes in a matte-copper color where there is a strand-like texture applied to each wire. ![]() The wire gauging of the Ares S 8W is on the thicker side however it is super soft and supple due to Effect Audio’s Ultra Flexi Insulation. This means that the wires alternate between two different geometries where 4 wires are comprised of multi-size stranding and the other 4 wires feature septuplet core bundles.Īccording to Effect Audio, the purpose of the multi-sized stranding is to bring out the traditional warmth and power from copper cables whereas the septuplet core bundles are designed to bring higher resolution to the sound. ![]() It features a proprietary dual geometric design. The Ares S 8W is an Ultra-Pure, OCC Copper Litz cable and comes in an 8-wire, 24 AWG configuration. Is the Ares S 8W a worthy creation that will set the benchmark for affordable 8-wire cables? Read on to find out. Now, we have the new Ares S 8W which adds four more wires to the original to bring the company’s entry-level copper wire cable up to speed alongside the recently reviewed Cadmus S 8W, both It was one of 3 new designs including the Cadmus S and the Eros S, all part of the new Signature Series launched in 2022. The 2nd generation Ares S is Effect Audio’s staple entry-level cable for their vast array of cables. ![]()
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