The NEW Headphone Lounge Thread

[kh600rr]

Well written!  I do not have the litz cable from Ted, its the silver cable (balanced) material right before. I really like them and believe it made a big difference in the SQ of my UM Miracles. 
Dealing with Ted is refreshing, he tells it like it is. Prices are very fair and his workmanship is good. Fast, reliable, honest, and makes our music sound better.........what more could we ask for!

If you order a Litz Cable by midnight tonight,Ted will throw in a free Chia Pet.

 

[Saraugie]

If you order a Litz Cable by midnight tonight,Ted will throw in a free Chia Pet.

He still owes me fish 'poke' from the last sale!

 

[moedawg140]

If you order a Litz Cable by midnight tonight,Ted will throw in a free Chia Pet.

 
Are you serious?  If so, which ones are available? 

 

[digitalzed]

Excellent review. Well done.

 

[knightzor]

Received my Silver Litz Cable in the mail today:
 


They not only look amazing but they have just the right amount of flex for me. Soundwise, they seem to make my Miracles+DX90 combo sound a little less airy but tightens up the bass without reducing the quantity and punch. Pretty much, they sound amazing and for me, added that last bit to the Miracles that I lusted for.

 

[kh600rr]

Received my Silver Litz Cable in the mail today:





They not only look amazing but they have just the right amount of flex for me. Soundwise, they seem to make my Miracles+DX90 combo sound a little less airy but tightens up the bass without reducing the quantity and punch. Pretty much, they sound amazing and for me, added that last bit to the Miracles that I lusted for.

Damm they look good... Enjoy them..

 

[3nenbgumi]

I received my SPC cable this morning from Ted (bought it via a proxy in the States, btw) for my JH13. First thing I want to do is to give a huge shoutout to Ted, who was being extremely responsive to my queries and gave me an unbelievable quote for the cable (which boiled down to just slightly more than half of what I'd have to shell out ordering another SPC cable with the same options from another cable maker). Despite the price, the cable was of extremely high build quality (far better than the JH stock cable), it simply just feels rugged and is a gorgeous piece to look at. Sonic wise, while this might be all in my head, there is extra "fullness" in the sound and added oomph to the bass, and especially some noticeable improvements with the soundstage with the overall sound becoming more easy going and forgiving while still retaining the PraT of the JH13's. Overall, for what I paid, I don't think I could have done a lot better with aftermarket cables. Topping it off with Ted's great service and excellent lead time, and that silver litz cable looks like a no brainer should upgraditis ever hit me again.

 

[M Coupe]

I just posted this on 846 thread...I may have inadvertently sent Ted some new customers.  Sorry Ted.
 
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Hi All, 
 
A quick story from my travels.  I purchased my latest w60's from earphone solutions and they were great.  However, I have purchased all my Shures from my local airport In Motion Store.  They had my 846s for me on day since I am a regular.  They also give me a respectable discount.  Additionally, when my first set of 846s died, they did an immediate in-store swap for me.  Hard to beat that kind of service.
 
In any event, I fly quite a bit and have gotten to know a few of the managers and employees. Last week, I had a flight delay and stopped in to talk to the store manager.  They had the 846s out and I chatted with them for a bit.  They saw my Ted Allen Litz cables and began to ask questions.  One thing led to another and I had a full fledged demo going with their sources through my RSA intruder, through silver litz and into the 846s the store owned.  (obviously the store was completely vacant).  The number of times I heard "wow", "let me listen to one more song", "the treble improved" and so on made me laugh. I stand by my own assessment that balanced amp to balanced silver litz from Ted gave my 25-30% more sound but to hear that same reaction from 4 other folks was really something.
 
My point is that if you have the means and desire to squeeze out more sound out of the 846, the silver litz from Ted and a balanced amp is money well spent.  
 
Happy Friday all!

 

[Pepito]

  I just posted this on 846 thread...I may have inadvertently sent Ted some new customers.  Sorry Ted.
 
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Hi All, 
 
A quick story from my travels.  I purchased my latest w60's from earphone solutions and they were great.  However, I have purchased all my Shures from my local airport In Motion Store.  They had my 846s for me on day since I am a regular.  They also give me a respectable discount.  Additionally, when my first set of 846s died, they did an immediate in-store swap for me.  Hard to beat that kind of service.
 
In any event, I fly quite a bit and have gotten to know a few of the managers and employees. Last week, I had a flight delay and stopped in to talk to the store manager.  They had the 846s out and I chatted with them for a bit.  They saw my Ted Allen Litz cables and began to ask questions.  One thing led to another and I had a full fledged demo going with their sources through my RSA intruder, through silver litz and into the 846s the store owned.  (obviously the store was completely vacant).  The number of times I heard "wow", "let me listen to one more song", "the treble improved" and so on made me laugh. I stand by my own assessment that balanced amp to balanced silver litz from Ted gave my 25-30% more sound but to hear that same reaction from 4 other folks was really something.
 
My point is that if you have the means and desire to squeeze out more sound out of the 846, the silver litz from Ted and a balanced amp is money well spent.  
 
Happy Friday all!

 
Grumble grumble... I want to upgrade from my SPC to Litz now... 

 

[spook76]

Grumble grumble... I want to upgrade from my SPC to Litz now... 

If it makes you feel any better at least you only have to upgrade once. I started with Headphone Lounge SPC, than OCC silver and finally the Reference Silver Litz.

Also, Ted does offer 10% off for returning customers.

 

[headwilier]

You guys are pure evil!!!

 

[Pepito]

If it makes you feel any better at least you only have to upgrade once. I started with Headphone Lounge SPC, than OCC silver and finally the Reference Silver Litz.

Also, Ted does offer 10% off for returning customers.

 
 

You guys are pure evil!!!

 
 
Seriously
 
Should've jumped for the Litz in the first place... One more month of living on instant noodles would've been bearable. 

 

[headwilier]

Not sure the kid could survive a month without milk powder... Then again, could've diluted it a little

 

[mikek200]

Got delivery of  2 cables ,..the pure copper,and the Litz pure silver
These are XLR interconnect cables,for my Stax 009 setup.
I've owned a few silver cables over the years,but this,is a real standout ,excellent build quality,sensation SQ,much improved from the copper/silver interconnect I was using.
I doubt,there is a cable out there,that can better Ted's Litz-it brings the 009's to another level of pure detailed sound..
 
The copper cable ,is no slouch either,good strong base,cleaner mids & highs.
Ted ,many thanks for your advise,regarding the 009's & The Litz...you were right..!!!
 
If you are thinking about Ted's Silver cable,don't hesitate-just do it.
Ted is the BEST

 

[teds headfood]

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