For the closed headphones the sound-stage on Z7 is shockingly wide. I for one do not hear any issues with it whatsoever.

It looks like Kimber cables are in stock now at Sony:   http://store.sony.com/high-performance-home-audio-cable-for-mdr-z7-zid27-MUCB30UM1/cat-27-catid-All-Portable-Audio-Cables

Thanks HiFiGuy!   If not too much trouble, how would you describe the difference?

Did anybody get a chance to compare stock cables against Kimber Kable?

Two things, the headphones amp can make a huge difference, I use my Z7 with Teac HA-501 and it's a perfect combination. Second, with huge drivers like that give them time to break in. Mine sound like totally different headphones after a few days of breaking in, fast, articulate, detailed with...

Hey DY2k,   Thanks for a quick response with your first impressions, I really appreciate that!   Happy holidays!

Hey DY2k, any chance of your first impressions on HP-800 to post today?   Mine will be shipped tomorrow and I am still on the fence if I should cancel the order...   Thanks in advance, Lee