Thanks for the response, Flagler. Having undertaken further research it certainly seems to be the case that since the cable length is short in my case (relatively speaking), capacitance is going to have a minimal impact (if any). The same would apply to inductance and resistance. I must admit...

No response after 31 views so let's widen scope for response - does anyone have any opinion based on previous experience? Thanks again

Apologies if this has already been posted. I had a quick look but couldn't fin exactly what was looking for. My background is from DIY HiFi and although I have built/modded several HiFi units this is my first headphone DIY project. So, the stock cable for my AKG K450's has broken and I...