[shleepy]

Everyone recommends getting a new cable for the HD25-1, which I just bought (and the "symptoms" of the cheap cable are pretty consistent with people's reports). Now, for around $11+5 shipping, I can get the standard HD650 cable, which is what people recommend. I was just curious about whether or not I have other options in the very-low price range... perhaps something coiled and/or shorter, since I'll be using it with my ipod a lot?

Mind you, I'm not getting my hopes up, but I wouldn't really know how to go about looking for this (being a noob

). Thank you!

 

[soloz2]

I don't think you'll find anything too cheap because any DIY or small companies that make Senn cables will normally source their plugs directly off a stock HD650 cable, so by the time you factor in the cable, other materials, and labor you're looking at quite a bit more. There are some cheapish Senn cables, but not sure what they're made of. I've done a 5' Cardas for $100 before. You could bring the price down if you went with say starquad or SPC

 

[shleepy]

Alrighty - no problem. I was thinking more along the lines of a replacement cable for another pair of Senn's that happens to use the same plugs. And it makes sense that custom cables cost so much if sourcing the plugs for custom cables has to be done from stock HD650 cables. Thanks for the info!

 

[Killercrush]

Try to find an Oehlbach replacement cable, retail price was around $50 and most people said it was worth it with the HD25. Definitely stay with copper too.

 

[mrarroyo]

I believe just about every Senn benefits from a silver re-cable (to inprove the treble extension). Of course these can be expensive, the cheapest I have found is the Headphile Senn V2 in Black Silver.

 

[Killercrush]

Miguel, believe me, you don't want silver on the HD25-1, they're quite sibilant to being with, so I would only go with silver plated copper (i.e APureSound or Fitz Audio are nice choices) or strictly pure copper.

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killercrush /img/forum/go_quote.gif Miguel, believe me, you don't want silver on the HD25-1, they're quite sibilant to being with, so I would only go with silver plated copper (i.e APureSound or Fitz Audio are nice choices) or strictly pure copper.

Ok, I have only listened/owned the HD580/600/650 and the PX100.

 

[Killercrush]

Haha, find ~$150 and grab yourself a pair NOW !!!