[Agphoto]

So I was just going to replace the HD600 cable with the stock HD650 cable when it arrives ( sidenote- can anyone tell me why the 650 cable is ~$12 from sennheiser, but it is $35 from headroom? do they have a tweaked version or something? )

But I'm curious. would I even benefit from going with something like a cardas or dragon cable? I really don't want to have to spend that much more now lol.

Basically my setup for the time will be either a 80GB iPod or 8GB nano, with the ALO cryo copper dock, and an RSA Tomahawk as an amp.

I would think just the 650 cable would make enough of a difference, but the real confusion lies between why its so much cheaper direct from sennheiser.

 

[mrarroyo]

It is the same cable, however if you order from Sennheiser they never tell you a "real date" by which you would receive the cable. Some here have waited three months, in my case it was like 7 weeks.

Headroom has inmediate delivery. It is up to you, now or in three months.

 

[Agphoto]

however headroom says 2-4 weeks

But that's alright I suppose.

I'd rather buy from headroom anyways, Those guys are always so nice to me.

 

[Zorander]

The Oehlbach and Headphile are reasonably cheap options that present a considerable upgrade over the HD-650 cable.

 

[shield]

Except the Oehlbach is no longer available. I had one and I sold it a year later for a couple of buks. I regret it now. I think the Stefan Audio Art cable would blow you away.

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by shield /img/forum/go_quote.gif Except the Oehlbach is no longer available. I had one and I sold it a year later for a couple of buks. I regret it now. I think the Stefan Audio Art cable would blow you away.

They cost nearly 4 times the Oehlbach though.

 

[swt61]

Firstly there is no such thing as a modest rig. There's the rig you have when you join Head-Fi, and then all the stepper rigs on your way up the ladder.

As far as your question though... I'd say don't forget all the great cable builders we have as members. Some do really nice work for a very good price.

 

[Agphoto]

That's a good point lol.

But I guess my real true question lies in "will I notice a significant difference with my current setup?"

in the future, sure, because by that time I'll have a more powerful amp to dedicate to it. But for now, out of a tomahawk...

 

[Sherwood]

I'm resurrecting this thread b/c I think it poses a good question. What cable making members make 650 cables? I know of only a couple guys that make cables, turbo and cantsleep, but I've never seen 650 offerings from them. Anyone know of a DIY 650 upgrade cable maker here?

 

[Zorander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm resurrecting this thread b/c I think it poses a good question. What cable making members make 650 cables? I know of only a couple guys that make cables, turbo and cantsleep, but I've never seen 650 offerings from them. Anyone know of a DIY 650 upgrade cable maker here?

[AK]Zip and Grandenigma also make good cables. Don't forget Larry of Headphile, who sells his Senn cable at a very reasonable price.

Cheers!

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif [AK]Zip and Grandenigma also make good cables. Don't forget Larry of Headphile, who sells his Senn cable at a very reasonable price. Cheers!

I will add Brad at Revelation Audio.