TRIPOWIN ZONIE IEM Cable Review

[@beepover]

Have about a dozen zonie cables. All work, no balance issues. They have good QA. Tried other cable companies but went back to tripowin. Also the make great budget iems with no issues.

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

We do Iem monitors onstage and studio. We have 150+- sets in the budget case and never use the og cables. We replaced them all with the Zonie cables in six colors. We’ve never had one complaint about cables!!

[@Alex-bm9nb]

Is the gold color really shiny like gold? Or more like copper?

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

@@Alex-bm9nb it’s gold!

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

@@Alex-bm9nb Actually, it’s gold and silver braids together, but from a few feet away it looks very gold. The gold just stands out! We have all the colors and it makes it very easy to match colors with iems. I like them all, but the Moss color is awesome! I’ve bought many cables from different companies, and the Zonie cable is the best bang for the buck we’ve ever bought.

[@Alex-bm9nb]

@@thesonnytackettshow7949 thank you

[@pancedimitrieski3759]

I wish you good work and more videos from you. Good luck man.

[@enligh10ed8]

What I love about the Tripowin cables is ...everything. But seriously, I love that they come in multiple cores and thicknesses, have many color options, along with all of the different connector options and terminations. They are reasonably priced, nicely built and readily available at the online market of your choice. I didn't like the earhooks on my QKZ x HBB so I replaced it with the Mirage (which is the same twisted construction as the Solstice) and they've been fitting much better. Realizing that the quality is good, I got two Zonies, each with the 4.4 end with one having a QDC connector and the other with 2 pins, which can now match with any IEM in my collection. The Moss color is cool. It looks black with green highlights. I'm happy with them. This is a great review. Short and to the point, and matches my experience with Tripowin Cables. You provide all the info we would want if anyone is considering this cables. So thank you, I'm gonna check out more of your vids!!

[@IEMCableReviews]

Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!

[@lililililililili8667]

This cable is insanely soft and flexible I would wear underpants weaved out of this wire. Ear hooks were better than most for my ears it seems like my iems stay put and don't slowly back out over the day like some cables. Interchangeable connectors are fragile and bulky would rather have a few of these than any of them. Only downside for me is it's slightly too short maybe there was multiple options for length and i screwed up when i ordered.

[@greggyaus]

This is an excellent, accurate review. What it doesn’t take into account is this cable’s longevity. I bought this a couple of years ago and it was great at the start - just like this review said. But that started changing after about 12 months. All of a sudden I started getting audio drop outs. This was followed months later (well within the 24 month mark) with the MMCX connection with the IEM regularly coming off on side, followed shortly thereafter by the other one doing the same. Of course, I replaced it with a new one (different brand) and after a couple of years had none of these problems. I kept the cable in the drawer and came across it the other day and boy does it look baaaaaad. All fogged up and looking much older than its 3(ish) years. If I could add a photo here to prove it, I would. Only buy this cable if you plan to use it for less than two years otherwise you’re playing Russian roulette.

[@IEMCableReviews]

Thanks for sharing your long term experience! I have always avoided MMCX IEMs in general, the connectors just don’t last, so I’m not gonna blame the Zonie for that one in particular. 😀

[@qquenty1]

mmcx has the least longevity amongst all the connectors, it's your fault not cables that you got it

[@BlizzardWind99]

I do prefer the softer earhooks than stiffer one for long wearing session

[@tom_from_myspace]

What soft ones do you recommend ? I hate stiff hooks

[@BlizzardWind99]

@@tom_from_myspace kinera leyding

[@martinvegas1327]

@@tom_from_myspace Linsoul Tripowin Zonie 16 Core Silver Plated Cable

[@sanadabiege3789]

Great review, I was reading the comments and the sudden vocaloid music took me out lol

[@IEMCableReviews]

Lol thanks

[@pmdthewizard]

Thank you for the review, I am currently looking for a cheap good cable to replace my broken cable. Can you review Openheart or Xinhs cables next?

[@IEMCableReviews]

I’ll take a look.

[@pmdthewizard]

@@IEMCableReviews thank you for considering 🙏 Can you recommend any good sub $10 cable on Aliexpress with recessed 2pins btw?

[@IEMCableReviews]

@pmdthewizard if you can afford a few more dollars to get a Zonie, that would be a good bet.

[@pmdthewizard]

@@IEMCableReviews That is exactly what I intend to do, thank you. I think it will be worth it

[@emerald_sustrai2002]

Great review 👏 I'm getting it for my 7hz salnotes zero 👍

[@victornam1847]

Thanks for the review! I was wondering if you have tried the Truthear Hola/Gate cables and how they compare to the Tripowin Zonie because I have heard they are good cables and are also around the same price (plus it comes with an iem).

[@IEMCableReviews]

I have both the Hola and Gate. Great value, the cable is decent for both but basic. The Zonie is definitely an upgrade.

[@devianuretrina6582]

What do you suggest for TE Hexa ? I like tripowin cable,but they had a lot variant and im confuse in terms of money : quality ratio

[@IEMCableReviews]

The Zonie is probably the best value from Tripowin. Just make sure it’s 2-pin/0.78mm for the Hexa.

[@Alex-bm9nb]

I have a Tangzu Wan'er and have a weird problem with it. When i wear it, the ear hooks pull the iems outward away from my ears and eventually they fall out of my ears completely. I think maybe it's bcoz the hooks are too stiff so i tried to bend them a bit but they won't budge, so i started looking for a new cable with softer hooks and found the Zonie to be highly recommended by everyone. But here you say the Zonie hooks are soft and therefore *won't* help in keeping the iems secure in your ears? 😮 Not sure what to do now...

[@IEMCableReviews]

I hate the cables that have an angled connector coming out of the IEM. If that angle is causing your problem, the Zonie would probably help. I find most of the fit security comes crom the shape of the shell and fit of the ear tips, but angled connectors tend for want to pull the IEM out of my ear. The softer earhooks and straight connectors won’t fight against you as much.

[@sanadabiege3789]

Same Iem same problem. My cables just died so im looking for a replacement, Did you end up getting this cable? If so, how is it?

[@Owen-np3wf]

I personally dont like the higher strand cables, you end up with little loose bits in the braid eventually. 8 and less is the sweet spot for me for example the C8 which i think as well as the Zonie and a quite a few of the tripowin cables is a staple within the hobby for upgrade cables

[@IEMCableReviews]

I think 8 is the sweet spot as well.

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

Yeah it did this for me after maybe a month of use. Connections just gave up.

[@Lewd_Ness]

hey, Can you make a review about the Tripowin Petrichor 4 core 26 AWG cable please

[@IEMCableReviews]

I’ll add it to my list.

[@Lewd_Ness]

@@IEMCableReviews thank you so much

[@LaurenceTanLuciusFlux]

Great review! It actually helped me get my first replacement cable for my Moondrop Aria 2. From your experience/collection, are there any budget (-$50) cables that are even softer and lighter than these ones? I might just be wishing for cables made of clouds, I guess!

[@IEMCableReviews]

The Aful Performer 5 cable, which you can buy separately, is like an even better Zonie, but the 2-pin end doesn’t universally fit as well. Maybe I will review it in the future.

[@Hijynx87]

@@IEMCableReviewsI love both the p5 and p8 cables, but I wish they sold the aful explorer cable separately…that thing is thick but very very nice. P5 cable reminds me of the kinera leyding.

[@Den0n0815]

I think it's perfect as an upgrade cable for the ie200, or what do you say?

[@IEMCableReviews]

I think the MMCX Zonie needs modification to fit the IE200. I don’t have an IE200 to verify.

[@Den0n0815]

I think I may have to remove the spacers and of course pay attention to mmcx. It's a shame that there is no 90 degree connection.

[@Den0n0815]

but it is definitely better than the original Sennheiser ie200 cable. It keeps getting tangled and doesn't feel high quality.

[@TannerDuran]

Would you be willing to review the Tripowin Solstice cable by chance I like the idea of an all white cable, but it says its a 4core, even tho it looks like at least an 8core based on the photos? Also, any recommendations for a cable that is a bit stiffer in the ear hooking area? Maybe under $30? Wanna find a good cable to go with my moondrop katos, that will help keep them stable in my ear, or at least not be the reason they are being pulled out lol.

[@IEMCableReviews]

Tripowin makes a few cables that seem to have similar construction to the Zoe, where the cores are twisted together instead of braided. The Solstice looks to be the same way. For your Katos - if you haven’t tried a Zonie yet I would start there. The ear hooks are not too stiff, but the cable is a good fit in most cases. Hard to go wrong with

[@TannerDuran]

@IEMCableReviews Just got the Tripowin Zonie cable to try, based on your review and suggestion. Gotta say, the cable does not disappoint. Honestly, I don't know if I would ever need anything more than what this cable provides, lol. I might purchase the KBear Enma cable you reviewed down the line as well, just to see if that $10~ difference adds any real benefits. The purple on the Enma seems cool too lol and would match the iPod Classic 5.5 Gen I use! Thanks again!!

[@IEMCableReviews]

@TannerDuran I miss my iPod.

[@TannerDuran]

@IEMCableReviews I would say it is definitely worth grabing another one! I get all my parts to refurb and mod them from the Elite Obsolete website. Im gonna get a white faceplate, sand it a bit, and paint it to match the moss color of the zonie cable lol.

[@Thomas_A_H]

A bit late to the party, but maybe important for some: Zonie chin sliders are different between colors: I have one moss cable and the chin slider slides down on its own in a bad way. But I have to two gray Zonies, these have a clear plastic "pearl" that works perfect for me.

[@mikediezel0923]

I have the 8 core one

[@Hijynx87]

Those are thicker cores though, right? These are hair thin cores

[@freemasonry666]

Can i use this for Kz Zsn pro?

[@IEMCableReviews]

Yeah just make sure you get the QDC or “recessed 2 pin” option.

[@_xayakster_]

Can i use it with truthear hexa without any issues....

[@IEMCableReviews]

Yes

[@dinozor1207]

You mean the 2-pin 0.78 ,jack 3.5mm? I have truthear hexa's too and i want to buy this wire.

[@IEMCableReviews]

Correct

[@joshuvaantonio]

Is this compatible with Sennheiser IE 900

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

If you get the mmcx connector option

[@Tssukiii]

They are not! Sennheiser uses recessed MMCX. The Tripowin Solstice works though and is also under 20$. Although it only comes in 3.5mm configuration. You can peel off the connection rings on the IE900 and it will also fit the Zonie, but I personally wouldn’t do that and just go with the Solstice which is an awesome aesthetic match too.

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

@@Tssukiii I don’t use mmcx, so just going by the fact that they have that option. But that’s great advice for the people who do! Thanks, Sonny T

[@IEMCableReviews]

Yeah this is why I haven’t chimed in to answer, I don’t use MMCX either (I avoid it because of failure problems) but I thought that Senn IE series uses a non-standard MMCX. Thanks for clarifying. Btw, how does the Solstice behave? I’ve been wary of cables that are twisted instead of braided. Is it ok?

[@Tssukiii]

@@IEMCableReviews The Solstice behaves well enough imo. It’s very slim, way more than the Zonie, but that makes it pretty well manageable. Connectors are fine, quality otherwise is fine. If you want a white-ish cable you can’t go wrong for that price. Although I must admit I stepped a little bit away from buying the AliExpress regulars (Tripowin, NiceHCK, …) as there are cheap IEMs with awesome cables themselves. For clear cables I use the Chu 2 cable which is very thin, but is perfect for rolling up and storing. For dark cables I use the Truthear Hola (now Gate) cables which is incredible as well. I might buy a purple Zonie though, just because it’s that beautiful. Be aware that cables like the Zonie or some Kineras might get nasty after time as the wires aren’t close together and start separating a bit. Cables like the Solstice don’t have that problem. Do look into Openheart cables on AliExpress too if you want a clear one, they have some good options. Regarding the MMCX problem, I wouldn’t avoid IEMs having it, because you will be missing out quite a bit. Of course, they are worse for cable swapping, but if you get yourself the right cable, stick it in and enjoy your music, the life cycle of around 500 plug-in/outs won’t be reached anyway. 2-pin also starts bending if you swap too many times practically although technically it should last longer. I had a problem with 2-pin once, never with MMCX. My favorite IEM by far is the IE600, so if it’s in your budget, do yourself a favor and check it out. Incredible details and incredible bass texture. Very bright, but never sharp (as a young guy). Greetings :)

[@carminedesanto6746]

GM ☕️I’m a big fan of the Zonie 16core😎

[@IEMCableReviews]

It’s a great cable for the price. The multiple color options are appreciated as well.

[@carminedesanto6746]

I’m partial to the Blue…

[@Rahul-ds3ty]

Any change in sound quality you noticed pls tell bro i just ordered one for my truthear hexa 😢

[@IEMCableReviews]

No change in sound

[@Rahul-ds3ty]

@@IEMCableReviews I was expecting a little warmth

[@Mr1stcat]

Can you please review the effect audio centurion 🤣🤣🤣 JK

[@IEMCableReviews]

Thought I was gonna need to sell my house for a moment 😄

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

Wouldn't recommend this cable. Had it for maybe 1 month and the connections just gave up and it wouldn't even stay in my phone. All my other headphones do work fine.

[@darrencotter8206]

They unravel. AVOID!