[Geek]

Would there be any noticeable loss in signal quality when using a 20ft. cardas cable for HD600 instead of the shorter 10ft. length?

Silly question and I'm guessing there's no difference, but I'm considering the longer cable length due to the nature of headphone listening for me (I get up and wander around a lot in my room and could really use the 20 foot cable distance, and I need the extra distance when using a receiver), so this is is at least a somewhat valid question.

Thanks, guys.

Cheers,
Geek

 

[bozebuttons]

I use the 20foot cardas cable with the hd600s with no noticeable negative effects.

 

[Geek]

Excellent! I think the 20 foot would be extremely useful for me since I am completely giving up portability with my high end setup and going all-out on some more pricey components; it's better to have more room of movement without actually moving your system anywhere.

Cheers,
Geek

 

[lextek]

I really, really doubt it.

 

[smokey]

FWIW

I use the 20' Cardas balanced cable on my Blockhead system. While sound is not compromised, the extra length is a real pain in the ***** when sitting close to the amp. You gotta make sure its coiled up off of the floor at all times, as you have a tendency to let it drop, and then risk running over it with your chair, or tripping over it when you get up to walk around.

 

[Bostonears]

Although it's less commonly seen, Cardas does also make a 15 ft. version of the Sennheiser cable. For my headphone listening situation, it was just the right length.

 

[HALO954]

I have only used the stock cables for my HD 600's. Does the cardas cable sound that much better? They are so expensive.

 

[Todd R]

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Originally posted by Geek Would there be any noticeable loss in signal quality when using a 20ft. cardas cable for HD600 instead of the shorter 10ft. length? Silly question and I'm guessing there's no difference, but I'm considering the longer cable length due to the nature of headphone listening for me (I get up and wander around a lot in my room and could really use the 20 foot cable distance, and I need the extra distance when using a receiver), so this is is at least a somewhat valid question. Thanks, guys. Cheers, Geek

I have compared the 10, 15 & 20 ft cables and they all sound the same to me. Can't detect any loss.