Impact Audio Cables Review: A Fresh Source of Quality (Sound), Not Quantity (Price)

[h1f1add1cted]

  Received my copper IEM cable today - it looks as nice in person as it does in pics - excellent workmanship. Shipped an a box I will re-use 

 and packaged well for the journey from Texas. Should be fun trying this out over the weekend with various IEMs. 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

 

 

 

 

 
No Memory Wire. Just curved tubing.

 
Damn amazing nice cables at very low price tag, I need to order them too: I need to check how long the delivery to German will take place, but really awesome cables in this shop.

 

[Textfeud]

I've just ordered three cables from Lindsay. What a nice guy! Communication was great, he was patient and answered all my questions. I also appreciate that he doesn't write about how his cables will make your headphone a diamond sprinkled unicorn.

I ordered three cables. One for my HE-500, one for my ZMF Blackwood and a extension cable off 4.5 metres. The prices are very reasonable. Especially if you compare them some other cable companies. But I don't know how much money goes in to developing and making cables, so they might be reasonable too.

I really like the aesthetics of the cables on the photos. They also look durable and flexible and that's what I'm buying them for! Hopefully it looks just as good in person. Now the long wait begins

 

[poocaso]

They will be worth the wait!! I ordered a replacement cable from Lindsay for my DT-1770/AKG-K267 and am really liking it. Very solid build quality and price is very reasonable for a custom cable; no issues at all with sound quality.

 

[lukeap69]

I've got my cables from Impact; very nice looking red and black combination. Well made and simple and they work. Thanks Impact. Nice price too and shipped quickly. Thumbs up!

 

[Textfeud]

I received my three cables from Lindsay today and I'm pleasantly surprised. These cables look very good. I bought one for my Hifiman HE-500, ZMF Omni and a 4.5 metres extension cable. They are flexible, comfortable, light and also sound great. I'm not gonna go in depth about the sound, but I'm very happy with my purchase. Affordable, great looking cables. What's not to love!

 

[singleended58]

I got a set of cables for my Hifiman he-400 and they are awesome I love the quality and the sound I get from them

Did you purchase the copper or SPC cable for HE-400? What amp do you use to drive the He-400?

 

[skyline315]

I'll add mine to the list.  Lovely cable for my HE-500.
 
Lindsay was a pleasure to work with:
 

 

[LastSaiyan]

I got the copper ones and I'm using the schiit lyr2 and I'm very happy with the set up, but I just purchased the he-400i's can't wait to hear what the difference is between the two.

 

[Textfeud]

  I'll add mine to the list.  Lovely cable for my HE-500.
 
Lindsay was a pleasure to work with:
 

HE-500 for the win! Love the all black by the way. I opted for more colors. 

 

[skyline315]

  HE-500 for the win! Love the all black by the way. I opted for more colors. 

It actually has some grey in there, too.
 
The colors sure are tempting, but I have a black Bifrost and silver headphone stand.  Just wanted to stick with the theme.  

 

[Textfeud]

  It actually has some grey in there, too.
 
The colors sure are tempting, but I have a black Bifrost and silver headphone stand.  Just wanted to stick with the theme.  

It's all about aesthetics . I have black, silver and grey for the HE-500 And black, gold and brown for the ZMF Omni. The extension cable is a mix of both. All looks really great and they sound very good too, although personally I don't believe in cables making a big difference SQ wise. The stock cables sounded good too. There are very very very subtle differences, but in a blind test I wouldn't be able to tell the difference and I doubt anyone would to be honest. I bought them because they are great looking, are durable and lightweight. That's what I was after. 

 

[raybone0566]

Hd650 cable from Lindsay.

 

[skyline315]

  It's all about aesthetics . I have black, silver and grey for the HE-500 And black, gold and brown for the ZMF Omni. The extension cable is a mix of both. All looks really great and they sound very good too, although personally I don't believe in cables making a big difference SQ wise. The stock cables sounded good too. There are very very very subtle differences, but in a blind test I wouldn't be able to tell the difference and I doubt anyone would to be honest. I bought them because they are great looking, are durable and lightweight. That's what I was after. 

Yeah, I had no objectives whatsoever in terms of sound.  And, one thing I appreciate about Lindsay, is that he doesn't hype his products as being something that will elevate your audio experiences.
 
Just no fuss, well-made, and very attractive cables at a good price.

 

[Textfeud]

  Yeah, I had no objectives whatsoever in terms of sound.  And, one thing I appreciate about Lindsay, is that he doesn't hype his products as being something that will elevate your audio experiences.
 
Just no fuss, well-made, and very attractive cables at a good price.

Yes exactly that. Loved that he didn't state anything about the sound. That's what made me buy them!

 

[Jozurr]

Hi,
 
can someone please test the cables and confirm if they are even a little bit microphonic? Specially rubbing against the table or with your hair/hand near the ear etc