[Patrick82]

How big difference do you get when you change to Equinox from the stock cable?
I have Sennheiser HD590.

Someone said it is easier to hear a difference with front and back sound, is it true? How is this possible?

 

[JMT]

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How big difference do you get when you change to Equinox from the stock cable?

Night/Day....in my opinion. At least with the HD600s that I have.

 

[RickG]

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Originally posted by JMT Night/Day....in my opinion. At least with the HD600s that I have.

Ditto

 

[fyrfytrhoges]

If I said it once I said it fifty times, you can't go wrong with the equinox cable upgrade for the 590's. it's like getting brand new headphones, imo.

 

[Patrick82]

Will there be a bigger difference in sound quality with an amp or with an Equinox cable? My HD 590 are very easily driven from my soundcard, I only use 14% max volume for music.

Does an amp change the soundstage or only the Equinox cable?

 

[Guardian]

It makes an enormous difference, but I believe that the Cardas replacement cable is superior. Either is great, though.

 

[Gallaine]

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Originally posted by Patrick82 Will there be a bigger difference in sound quality with an amp or with an Equinox cable? My HD 590 are very easily driven from my soundcard, I only use 14% max volume for music. Does an amp change the soundstage or only the Equinox cable?

I haven't heard the Equinox cable so take my comments with a grain of salt. I do own the Cardas replacement cable for the Senn. HD580. And while I think it makes a considerable improvement in my system I think an amp upgrade from a soundcard to say a META42 would be more significant.

I've always believed that unless you own the pinnacle in hardware the majority of your budget is better spent on things like amps and sources. But that's just my opinion. Now, you may have other considerations such as limited space that prohibit purchasing additional gear. In that case cable upgrades may be your best bet.

 

[Dan H]

Will there be a bigger difference in sound quality with an amp or with an Equinox cable?
Patrick;
An amp will provide a major sound quality improvement. Get an amp first.
The stock Senn cable is OK. However the Equinox to Senn 600’s is fantastic. Much better than stock or a Clou blue cable.

 

[Taphil]

I've tried the Equinox 590. They make a worthwhile difference and definite improvement in sound for the money. The Equinox 580/600, on the other hand, made the 600 sound worse to my ears.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Yes, it is good. Pretty much any of the upgrade cables are better than the stock cable. Significantly.