Hi,

I just auditioned some HD800s with some stock cables and some Cardas Clear cables in my home this week (library loaners). I did feel like I heard an improvement with my rig (Grace Design m903 using the 1/4" HF jack) in terms of bass response, airiness of the sound stage and smoothing out the high frequency. These are $536 cables. I mostly listen to jazz, blues, rock and classical music.

I am convinced that cables can enhance their performance over stock cables. I just don't know which ones to consider. So I could just buy the Cardas Clear cables OR  I could consider some other aftermarket options from ALO Audio, Cardas, Double Helix, Moon Audio, Norse Audio, Stefan Audio Art, or Toxic Cables for example. Given my DAC/Amp, musical tastes and the HD800s what aftermarket cables should I consider along with the Cardas Clear?

Thanks,

Bob

If you're looking for transparency, make sure to check out Q cables
 

dleblanc343 said:

If you're looking for transparency, make sure to check out Q cables

 

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I just tried the Q Cable website

http://www.q-audio.com/

They seem to only make offerings for Audeze and Hifiman. I see no offerings for Sennheisers.

You just have to PM Steve or send him an email. He'll bang them out for you.
 
I'd also suggest the plain Cardas cable. Both are fairly priced.
 
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I just tried the Q Cable website
http://www.q-audio.com/
They seem to only make offerings for Audeze and Hifiman. I see no offerings for Sennheisers.

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Based on some Headfi searching these companies all seem to make HD800 aftermarket cables. I have heard only one; Cardas Clear and thought that it was an improvement over stock cables. I am curious about alternatives being a novice in these waters.

ALO Audio
http://www.aloaudio.com/

Bellatone Audio
http://www.bellatoneaudio.com/

Cardas Audio
http://cardas.com/main.php

Double Helix Cables
http://www.doublehelixcables.com/store/

Moon Audio
http://www.moon-audio.com/audio-cables/moon-audio-headphone-cables.html

Norse Audio
http://www.norseaudio.com/

Q-Audio
http://www.q-audio.com/

Stefan Audio Art
http://stefanaudioart.com/

Toxic Cables
http://toxic-cables.co.uk/

Thanks good info there.

Hi iim7V7IM7,
 
 
What do you think about the Sennheiser HD800 and Grace Design M903 combo?