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Originally Posted by mrarroyo
Ken, the work you have done on the Ultrasone HFI-780 sounds like it would be very exciting to listen too and hopefully own as well. I do have a question (more like a request) can the cables you use (18 Gauge Jena Labs or the 20 Gauge Vampire) be done with a cover and without the braid?
I am sure most like the way you are offer them but by covering them not only do you get another layer of protection but you also make them less "noticeable". Thanks.
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Hey Mrarroyo,
The sleeving actually adds "scratchy" micro phonics when to touch or rub up on it up the length of the headphone cable and into the cup and ultimately of course noise. The other problem with the sleeving is well these wires are not small and when you add sleeving and then heatshrink over that you end up with a cable that no plug was designed to go over or fit. So I have to lathe out the connector of the mini plug, and I loath the lathe. (sorry I wanted to say that) Your right though some people would like the cable not looking so odd, and it does offer some abrasion protection. And to finally answer your question, yes it is possible to sleeve the cable in certain circumstances, depending on what plugs you choose and cable type.
Thanks
Ken