[bagwell359]

am uk based so will take a look at some of these thanks

Custom Cans from UK. Have them on my HE-6SE v1 and HD-600. Superb cust service, very clear sound, fairly cheap, and good looking.

 

[HTSkywalker]

hi looking to pick up a pair if hifiman anandas

planing to use with ifi diablo and fiio m11plus set up

after bit of advice as noob to this

is it worthwhile getting a balanced 4.4mm cable for the anandas? as i really like what the balanced output has done for my other IEM head phones

also any other pointer appreciated aswell


thankyou,

Get the balanced cable, you will definitely realize the difference.

 

[HTSkywalker]

thanks any cables you would recommend that pair well with the headphones?

cheers,
mat

If you want a respectful cable:
https://corpsecable.com/pages/corpse-cable-gravedigger-made-in-usa-by-cardas-audio

 

[HTSkywalker]

Should be. Focal cables, too, except from the Utopia.

Focal cables selling for $200+ and way too bulky

 

[pataburd]

I would not recommend buying Focal cables directly, either, but simply using the cables you have on hand--if you are already a Focal owner.

 

[mbj666]

hi realise that not the choice in the uk compared to state side

found 2 though

Gl2000 cable only (3.5mm cable with a 1/8 to 1/4 adapter) from linsoul​

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08X1M5N31/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A166SV9QJZG8W0&th=1


and custom cans one

Ultra-low capacitance balanced litz cable with 2 x 3.5mm TRS jacks for Denon headphones (AH-D600, AH-D7200, AH-D7100, AH-D9200, AH-D5200) klipsch hp-3 or Hifiman headphone with 3.5mm sockets​

https://customcans.co.uk/s/s/index.php/cables/balanced-denon-headphones-cable.html


no idea on difference may just roll a dice and pick one

 

[pataburd]

I tend to prefer OCC cable.

 

[mbj666]

I tend to prefer OCC cable.

why what is difference between the 2 assume one has silver in and the other is OCC copper and silver sound brighter or something like that?

 

[pataburd]

I think the first cable listed (for GL2000) is silver-plated OCC, and the second cable listed is OFC.
Well-executed silver is not bright. It is detailed and has a natural warmth. That said, I have always opted for solid core copper and/or silver wire and usually avoid stranded or plated wire. But these are simply my personal preferences.

 

[ahmonge]

why what is difference between the 2 assume one has silver in and the other is OCC copper and silver sound brighter or something like that?

Before spending hard money on a headphone cable, be sure you are able to hear sound differences between them. In my case, I'm unable to hear such differences (Ananda's stock cable against an OCC cable), but opted for the latter due to usability reasons, like length, no microphonics and no shape retention.

 

[mbj666]

Before spending hard money on a headphone cable, be sure you are able to hear sound differences between them. In my case, I'm unable to hear such differences (Ananda's stock cable against an OCC cable), but opted for the latter due to usability reasons, like length, no microphonics and no shape retention.

my primary reason is to get a balanced cable as that is what is recommended with the ifi diablo i will use the anandas with

 

[pataburd]

Before spending hard money on a headphone cable, be sure you are able to hear sound differences between them. In my case, I'm unable to hear such differences (Ananda's stock cable against an OCC cable), but opted for the latter due to usability reasons, like length, no microphonics and no shape retention.

Good point.

 

[ahmonge]

my primary reason is to get a balanced cable as that is what is recommended with the ifi diablo i will use the anandas with

Aliexpress has a great selection of headphone cables at good prices.

 

[bagwell359]

my primary reason is to get a balanced cable as that is what is recommended with the ifi diablo i will use the anandas with

Check amp performance with bal vs se. My amp is far better with balanced - so balanced it is. Many cheaper and older amps are SE only.

I like O2 free cable the best. Silver can be easily faked and how many will bother to find out for sure or just trust the seller and/or price tag?

I have a Ted silver coated Litz on my HEX v2 and it's easily better than stock and a bit better than the Artic Cardas it came with.

It's often hard to get cables to listen to and retail dealer mark ups are ridiculous. Friends or a meet could work.

I've ordered 4 cables from China over the past 8 years. 1 good, 1 decent, 1 rotten build, and one horrific sounding. YMMV, I'm done. I'm also skeptical of electronics. I heard a Pass knock off that wasn't even a match for a Dyna 120 - the worst SS amp I ever heard. Oh yeah I ordered a knock off HFM HE-500 and Senn HD-600 pads sets since 2016 and they were total rubbish

 

[pataburd]

I had three cables custom made:

(a) Neotech UPOCC 4x 22AWG solid core copper (Rean 4-pin mini XLR connectors and Neutrik 4-pin XLR termination):


(b) Neotech UPOCC 4x 28AWG solid core silver + 4x 24AWG solid core copper (Neutrik 3.5mm connectors and 4-pin XLR termination):


(c) Neotech UPOCC 4x 22AWG solid core silver (Furutech 4-pin mini XLR connectors and 4-pin XLR termination):


Cables (a) and (c) were originally made for the HEDDphone (and Audeze), but were made serviceable for the Ananda (and Focal Elear and Clear) with the these UPOCC silver 4-pin mini XLR-to-3.5mm adapters: