[Steve Eddy]

I think my ears were broken yesterday. They are just fine today.

Maybe think about getting that extended warranty.

se

 

[HPDJ]

My terrazzo plug is very light. With that plus the French silk (with no microphonics and great flexibility), I have no complaints. The fact that the cable doesn't twist at the Y split unless I want it to is also huge for me.

 

[Steve Eddy]

I think that the conectors are about 70% of the weight.

Working on a 1.5 meter cable at the moment.

Unterminated cable: 2 oz

Connectors for 1/4" TRS: 1 oz

Connectors for 4 pin XLR: 1.6 oz

Both connector weights include the pair of mini-XLRs at the headphone end.

se

 

[dreamscape]

Does using the XLR-1/4" adapter add substantial weight at the end of the cable? I'm just thinking about whether the downward pull would be too much if the cable is hanging straight off the table.
Cheers

 

[Steve Eddy]

A male/female 4 pin XLR pair weighs in at just under 3 ounces. Not terribly heavy but certainly would put added stress on the 1/4" plug/jack.

What they mostly are is clunky. A sizable piece of metal just looking for something to bang into and scratch/chip/dent. Another reason I have no love for "balanced." It leads to abominations like 4 pin XLR (or much worse, dual 3 pin) to 1/4" adapters.

se

 

[mowglycdb]

3  to 1.6  including the mini XLR  is a good improvement

 

 

[Steve Eddy]

3  to 1.6  incluiding the mini XLR  is a good improvement

Get out of here.

se

 

[hardbop]

I've ordered a Q cable to replace my stock LCD-2 cable, which has a break that is quickly becoming unbearable. I hope it arrives quickly.
 
Don't let me down!

 

[dnlee480]

I just have to give a shout out to Steve Eddy (owner of Q cable) for an awesome job on his cables!  I just received a Q cable today with additional adapters to use my HD800 and of course my LCD-3 and wow I am loving these cables.  Looks so beautiful and the build quality is hands down amazing!  Love it!  I was a skeptic at first but sonically I feel there is an improvement but the quality, lightness, and reduced micro phonics is simply worth the upgrade.  I definitely gives it two thumbs up and highly recommend to anyone who want to upgrade there stock cable.  These cables are so much lighter than my stock cable and looks a million times nicer!  Thank Steve for such great service and product!  

Listening to my LCD-3 with Q cable and Bryston BHA-1 as we speak. 

 

[Steve Eddy]

Thank you for the very kind words, dnlee. I'm glad you're happy with your cable.

se

 

[hardbop]

I got my Q Cable a bit ago and I've been too busy enjoying them. Steve got them to me in just a few days and he even double checked with me about the Terrazo plugs, which I had mis-ordered.
 
The cable looks and feels great. Most importantly, though, it sounds great. It doesn't change the signature sound of my LCD 2's, but just makes things sound more effortless.
 
I never wanted to get third party cables before, because they always added weight or bulkiness or change the sound, etc. These Q Cables are great, though. I'm glad I took a chance on them.

 

[kphfrail]

It is great to hear that everyone is so enthusiastic about their cables! I hope to receive mine soon so I can join the group and share you excitement!

 

[HK_sends]

Steve really makes a great cable!  As long as you keep him fed and watered, take him out for exercise every now and then, and put fresh papers on the bottom of his cage, he'll continue to produce these awe-inspiring products! 

 
Firm tongue-in-cheek from an old fan-boy! 

 
 
Cheers!

-HK sends
 
PS - Yes, that's his cable in my avatar... 

 

[Steve Eddy]

Steve really makes a great cable!  As long as you keep him fed and watered, take him out for exercise every now and then, and put fresh papers on the bottom of his cage, he'll continue to produce these awe-inspiring products! :veryevil:

You forgot mochas. Mochas are the fuel that keeps the production line running.

Thank you for the kind words, guys!

@kphfrail, your cable should be shipping this coming week. The Man in Brown dropped off some beautiful dark blue braid just yesterday. Waiting for a shipment of litz wire that should arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday.

se

 

[kphfrail]

How did you know it was me!