Inexpensive Replacement cable for new HiFiMan HE-400i?
Mar 18, 2016 at 9:03 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 15
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I'm looking for an inexpensive replacement cable for my HE-400i (3.5mm to two 2.5mm) that's something like this one for the HD700:
http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Audio-upgrade-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B00KBBR8T4/
 
All those I can find for the 400i are either on their site for $130 and has the right angle cord that I don't want (nor care to pay that much) or with the old connectors.
 
I've seen people with them listed, but been unable to find them myself.
 
Help?
 
Mar 20, 2016 at 2:55 PM Post #2 of 15
I tried a cable from amazon (same company) for my AKG Q701. I didn't care for it really. It didn't sound as good as the factory AKG cable.
 
Though the Amazon cable does look nice :/. I did recently order a cable from ForzaAudioWorks. I haven't received them yet. Price is pretty good. (color series HPC)
 
The Forza cables seem to have good specs: "pure OFC 99,99% copper."​
 
Where as the Amazon cable only list the length? I didn't see your Hifiman HE-400i listed, But is this headphone cable able to use other manufacturer cables?
 
Mar 20, 2016 at 4:35 PM Post #3 of 15
sbninja said:
 
Where as the Amazon cable only list the length? I didn't see your Hifiman HE-400i listed, But is this headphone cable able to use other manufacturer cables?
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The 400i has the 2.5mm connectors and can use other can cables (someone has mentioned a B&W that has a similar setup and is also the same with the HE-1000)
 
The forza series you mentioned has the "old" connectors, not the new ones on the 400i/1000, etc. with the 2.5mm standard connectors. That is exactly what I"m looking for, but with the new connectors.
 
Mar 20, 2016 at 5:10 PM Post #4 of 15
mikesale said:
  I'm looking for an inexpensive replacement cable for my HE-400i (3.5mm to two 2.5mm) that's something like this one for the HD700:
http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Audio-upgrade-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B00KBBR8T4/
 
All those I can find for the 400i are either on their site for $130 and has the right angle cord that I don't want (nor care to pay that much) or with the old connectors.
 
I've seen people with them listed, but been unable to find them myself.
 
Help?
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The cable you've shown will work just fine on your 400i.
 
Mar 24, 2016 at 5:12 PM Post #6 of 15
mikesale said:
  The 400i has the 2.5mm connectors and can use other can cables (someone has mentioned a B&W that has a similar setup and is also the same with the HE-1000)
 
The forza series you mentioned has the "old" connectors, not the new ones on the 400i/1000, etc. with the 2.5mm standard connectors. That is exactly what I"m looking for, but with the new connectors.
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I'm sure Matthew from Forza can make a version with the new connectors for HifiMan, as he has some more expensive cable with those connectors.
 
I've a color series cable for the 400i (with old connectors) and it's a really well made, flexible cable. The sound signature is what you would expect from a copper cable.
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 11:51 PM Post #8 of 15
leggy said:
Can you refer me to someone who can custom build it for me please?

Thank you
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Pretty sure he's saying it's cheap for you to build your own. Of course, that assumes that you have the soder skills, parts (the wire and connectors about $30 minimum for the essentials only and easy to spend $200 on parts for a cable including connectors, wire, cover, heat shrink, etc.), and tools (basics I've priced out starting at $100, more like $200).. so not cheap to build the first one compared to what you can get on amazon or eBay for a pretty basic cable, but if you're going to spend $200+, it becomes possibly a good deal (again, if you have the skills, tools, patience and the long view). 
 
Or you can just pick up a $100 custom cable from eBay, or a $40 cable from amazon
 
Apr 8, 2016 at 12:06 PM Post #12 of 15
Thanks Coli.

Pro audio LA don't have it and it doesn't look like Chromaleaf has it either.

Was thinking to use like 4-6' extension cable and save a lot of money and try it out if there is any loss in quality
 
Apr 8, 2016 at 3:53 PM Post #13 of 15
leggy said:
Thanks Coli.

Pro audio LA don't have it and it doesn't look like Chromaleaf has it either.

Was thinking to use like 4-6' extension cable and save a lot of money and try it out if there is any loss in quality
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Where are you in Socal, I have a cheap Best Buy type extension cable you can try and see before buying. I'm in South Orange County if you are close. 
 
Apr 8, 2016 at 4:25 PM Post #14 of 15
Thank you so much Bob for the offer. I am in LA. I already ordered one from Amazon like an hour ago and it should be here on Sunday. If I don't like it I will return with zero loss.
 
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