Effect Audio
Singapore, Singapore · founded 2009
One of the most influential and prestigious aftermarket IEM/headphone cable makers in the portable Hi-Fi world. Started from a student hand-braiding cables and selling on eBay; early credibility came via a partnership with Crystal Cables (distributing the CC Piccolino). Now spans budget-to-summit-fi cables and has moved into its own IEMs, including high-profile collaborations (Elysian Acoustic Labs for Gaea; a prior collaboration with qdc).
Singaporean boutique atelier specializing in high-end aftermarket in-ear monitor (IEM) and headphone upgrade cables, widely regarded as one of the most renowned cable makers in the portable Hi-Fi industry. Founded in 2009 by Suyang, an electrical-engineering student at Nanyang Technological University who began hand-making and selling IEM cables on eBay. The company has since expanded from pure cable-making into its own in-ear monitors (Axiom) and collaborative IEMs (e.g., Gaea with Elysian Acoustic Labs), plus accessories and Hi-Fi lifestyle products, while cables remain its core identity.
At a glance
- Type
- Cable maker
- Founder
- Suyang
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Price range
- Budget → flagship
- Makes / sells
- IEM cables, headphone cables, in-ear monitors, accessories
- Known for
- aftermarket IEM upgrade cables, hand-woven multi-strand Litz cables, UP-OCC copper/silver/gold-plated conductors, modular termination systems, flagship/ultra-flagship boutique cables
- Website
- www.effectaudio.com
Notable products
- Cadmus — 8-wire hand-woven solid-core copper IEM cable; a flagship line (Cadmus II is described as the world's first solid-core 8-wire hand-woven IEM cable)
- Cleopatra — UP-OCC silver Litz aftermarket IEM cable line; Cleopatra II OCTA is a 26AWG 8-wire silver cable
- Code 23 — Copper upgrade cable known for engaging, bass-forward, immersive tuning
- Centurion — Ultra-flagship cable; billed as the industry's first UP-OCC gold-plated silver-gold alloy cable
- Axiom — Effect Audio's own IEM featuring the modular MU (Modular Unit) interchangeable-connector system for MMCX or 2-pin cables
- Gaea — 5-driver hybrid (1 DD + 4 BA) universal IEM produced in collaboration with Elysian Acoustic Labs
Sources: Effect Audio — About Us (official) · Effect Audio — official homepage · Effect Audio — LinkedIn company page · Tracxn — Effect Audio company profile (2026) · Headfonia — Q'n'A Saturday: Effect Audio · Effect Audio — Cadmus II product page · Effect Audio — Axiom product page · Effect Audio — Gaea (with Elysian Acoustic Labs) launch blog