Eletech Sonnet of Adam Review – Pure Poetry

Pros –

Impactful unboxing, Captivating design and build, Extremely soft insulation, Awesome soundstage with precise and stable imaging

Cons –

Subtle colouration may not suit those wanting optimal synergy

Verdict –

This cable suits those wanting to extract every iota of potential from their high-end IEM whilst staying true to its core intended character.

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Introduction –

Eletech is a company I’m very familiar with and really requires little introduction if you’re already invested in the world of custom cables. The brand has gathered a strong following for their consistently excellent build quality and versatile sound tunings. At the pinnacle sits the Parnassus series, the flagship range of statement products from the brand. The Sonnet of Adam is the latest to join these ranks, representing an evolution of the Aeneid that came before. It serves as a co-flagship to the Ode to Laura, offering a different flavour of the Eletech flagship experience. Featuring a 9-core Litz geometry and triple gold-based conductor array, the Sonnet of Adam is easily the most ambitious design to come out of Eletech to date.

The Sonnet of Adam starts at $2799 USD at 1.5m length and with stock terminations and is $2542 USD as optioned in this review. You can read more about the cable and customise a unit for yourself here!

Disclaimer –

I would like to thank Eric very much for his quick communication and for reaching out to organise this review of the Sonnet of Adam. All words are my own and there is no monetary incentive for a positive review. Despite receiving the cables free of cost, I will attempt to be as objective as possible in my evaluation.

Contents –

• Page 1: Intro, Unboxing, Design
• Page 2: Sound Breakdown
• Page 3: Comparisons & Verdict

Behind the Design –

Exotic conductor blend

The Adam utilises an exotic blend of gold conductors. This includes a gold-silver alloy, gold-plated silver and gold-plated copper, all receiving cryogenic treatment for ultimate purity. At 23 AWG, it is slightly bulkier than the Iliad but sleeker than the Ode to Laura. It still assumes the same sophisticated 9-interior core Litz geometry with Kevlar fibres for additional strength. As always, Eletech services all aspects of the conducting pathway with bespoke solder and customised connectors.

FlexiMax Insulation

Eletech’s super pliable insulation makes a return and as before, my thoughts remain similarly positive. This insulation doesn’t yellow or harden with age. It’s ultra-supple and this is especially the case with the Adam – where I did find the copper-based cables like the Socrates and Laura to be a little stiffer in this regard.

Unboxing –

Eric has mentioned to me that the unboxing experience is something the company is always striving to improve, and this is exemplified here. They’ve really stepped up the packaging on the Sonnet of Adam with a dual-layer box. The outer sleeve has lasered cutouts that showcase the insignia below.

Removing this reveals a hard box with a magnetic latch. A foam piece protects the contents, and an acrylic title card displays the ethos behind the design. Beneath is the signature Eletech leather case complete with an authentic leather aroma.

To the right is a compact photo frame showcasing Michelangelo-inspired motifs. Below is a metal product tag and an emerald leather cable tidy that matches the carrying case. Altogether, a regal experience that pays tribute to the time and effort the company has invested into their latest statement piece.

Design –

At this point I run the risk of sounding like a broken record as Eletech delivers consistently well-finished and constructed products that hold up under pixel-peeping scrutiny. They’ve begun shrink-wrapping their connectors which means they arrive in pristine condition down to the fine brushed finish. Many of my comments in my Ode to Laura review hold true here as the Sonnet of Adam assumes a very similar design language. We have a delicious yellow gold on brushed black aesthetic with added complication on the rippled 4.4mm plug and dual layer y-splitter. This gives the design a gorgeous reaction to light and provides depth that can be studied and appreciated for hours. The brighter colour scheme serves as a foil to the Ode to Laura, portraying their co-flagship status and forecasting their conductor arrays and respective sound signatures too.

Where the Adam differs is with the addition of a svelte aluminium chin slider alongside a slight reduction in thickness relative to the Laura at 23 AWG. While it is slightly thicker than the Virtues series cable, it is hardly a hefty affair and doesn’t prove cumbersome during wear. In fact, the cable provides an exemplary ergonomic experience and is one of the softest cables I’ve tested yet. It is noticeably more pliable and has less memory and spring than the Laura. I appreciate the well-shaped pre-moulded ear guides too and the visual congruence of the overall package top to bottom. The added complications reserved only for Eletech’s flagships take a pragmatic cable that excels during daily use and elevates the package into an opulent feast for the senses.

Next Page: Sound Breakdown