A Casual's Review of the NiceHCK Fall Cable: Premium Has Its Weight

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Cable reviews are weird because there is only so much you can say before it turns into audiophile war crime territory.

So I will keep this practical. Dare I say... casual?

Like... A Casual's Review of the NiceHCK Fall Cable.

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Disclaimer: I'm not an audiophile, and this review focuses on personal listening impressions rather than technical analysis.

This unit was provided by NiceHCK. All opinions are my own. Audio is subjective, so your experience may vary.  

Pros and Cons

✔️ Premium build quality from the plug to the connectors
✔️ Thick and sturdy construction
✔️ Low microphonics
✔️ Looks great with higher-end IEMs
❌ Heavy at 44.8 g and can tug on lighter IEMs
❌ Memory prone when winding/unwinding
❌ No modular plug system at this price
❌ Basic packaging (nitpick)

What's in the box

  • NiceHCK Fall cable

The NiceHCK Fall cable comes in a resealable NiceHCK bag with nothing else. 

The Cable

The NiceHCK Fall has a very bold look. The copper color, thick braid, and black hardware make it stand out right away compared to the usual stock IEM cable.

The braid looks tight and consistent throughout. The plug, splitter, chin slider, and 2-pin connectors all have a glossy black finish, which matches the warm copper color nicely. The red and white rings on the 2-pin connectors also make L and R easier to identify.

The cable looks more expensive than the usual bundled IEM cable. It pairs well visually with the NiceHCK Yuandao Tears, though it also looks like it belongs on heavier or more premium-looking IEMs.

The downside shows up once you handle it. At 44.8 g, the weight is not just a number on a scale. You can feel it.

Cable Specs

  • Weighs 44.8 g
  • 18.6AWG dual-layer coaxial ultra-pure single-crystal copper
  • Gold-plated OFC 0.78mm 2-pin connector
  • Gold-plated OFC 3.5mm or 4.4mm plug

What's 18.6AWG?

AWG means American Wire Gauge. The lower the number, the thicker the wire. In simple terms, 18.6AWG is thick for an IEM cable.

That explains a lot about the Fall. It feels chunky and sturdy, but it also explains the 44.8 g weight. It's THICC.

General Impressions

  • The Fall is much thicker and heavier than the usual stock IEM cable.
  • Connector fit is snug with no wiggle on the IEMs I tried.
  • Microphonics are low for me.
  • The cable is memory prone and holds its shape more than I like.
  • It works better with heavier IEM shells.
  • On lighter IEMs, the cable can tug on the shells if your seal is not secure.
  • The Fall comes in 3.5mm and 4.4mm variants.
  • It's not modular, which is disappointing at this price.

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With the NiceHCK Tears, I noticed slightly stronger bass rumble and impact with the Fall, and the soundstage seemed to open up a bit more. Midrange vocals still sounded recessed.

However, this was not a clean cable-only comparison. The stock Tears cable is USB-C and uses its own DAC and DSP, while the Fall is a 4.4mm analog cable connected to a separate source. Because of that, I cannot confidently say the cable alone caused the difference.

With my other IEMs, any changes were too subtle for me to separate from fit, seal, volume, or expectation bias. For me, the Fall is still mainly a build quality and usability upgrade.

Quick Cable Comparison

For reference, I compared the Fall with two other cables I have:

  • NiceHCK JIALAI JLY2 (~$10): lighter, cheaper, and easier to handle, but feels much less premium.
  • NiceHCK Fall ($60): thickest and heaviest of the three. Best-looking cable here, but also the least subtle.
  • VE Standard DIC Vita ($69): still premium-feeling, but more practical for me because it has less memory and works better around my glasses due to having no earhooks.

The Fall feels like a massive jump in build quality compared to my older blue NiceHCK JIALAI cable. Compared to the VE DIC Vita, the Fall looks cooler and feels chunkier, while the Vita is easier for daily use.

Final Thoughts

The NiceHCK Fall is a very well-built cable. It feels premium, looks good, has solid hardware, and keeps microphonics low. Compared to the usual stock cable, it's a clear step up in build quality.

Still, I would not call it an easy blind buy. At around $60, the lack of a swappable plug system hurts, especially when some cables already include that feature for cheap.

If your stock cable is already soft and has the right plug, you probably do not need this. Put the budget into new eartips. Or snacks, snacks are valid audio gear.

But if you want a premium-feeling cable for a nicer IEM, the NiceHCK Fall makes sense.

Just make sure your IEM and ears can handle the weight.

Gear Used

  • NiceHCK Yuandao Tears
  • Letshuoer Cadenza 4
  • Snowsky Echo Mini DAP
  • PC + Fosi K11 R2R
  • Xiaomi 14T + Letshuoer DT03

 

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