[LCMusicLover]

danacable with my utopia I used to own was the very first time I realized how much of an improvement a cable can make....

Funny. I had a Laz Ref cable with my Utopia for about 6 months. Turns out I ended up selling it and going to pure silver cables.

I purchased the LR to 'fix' the bit of 'sharpness' I heard from Utopia. But in the end, I felt like the LR hurt more than it helped with my system. Plus, the ergonomics didn't work for me.

But while I didn't call the LR an improvement, I did confirm (to my ears) that cables can affect the sound to a significant degree.

 

[puppypatrol]

Funny. I had a Laz Ref cable with my Utopia for about 6 months. Turns out I ended up selling it and going to pure silver cables.

I purchased the LR to 'fix' the bit of 'sharpness' I heard from Utopia. But in the end, I felt like the LR hurt more than it helped with my system. Plus, the ergonomics didn't work for me.

But while I didn't call the LR an improvement, I did confirm (to my ears) that cables can affect the sound to a significant degree.

What did you end up with for your Utopia?

 

[LCMusicLover]

What did you end up with for your Utopia?

Lavricables grand w/ XLR termination from my DSHA-3F.

 

[Slim1970]

Lavricables grand w/ XLR termination from my DSHA-3F.

Great cable, I had one for my HEKse's when I had them.

 

[JM45]

Buy a better headphone with that $2k and $1800. No cable saves the poor Empy.

You seem to be horribly offended by any positive feedback regarding Meze products. If you find those so lame, what's the point of even lurking in this thread? A bit too lame, don't you think?

 

[Miniculthero]

Save me scrolling through, I’ve just seen Judes review, not compatible with sp2000 I take it. Will need gsx mini or similar for home use? The stock cables list 3.5 but I’m not into spending 2k on a cable when an amp will do a better job, any thoughts?

 

[Slim1970]

Save me scrolling through, I’ve just seen Judes review, not compatible with sp2000 I take it. Will need gsx mini or similar for home use? The stock cables list 3.5 but I’m not into spending 2k on a cable when an amp will do a better job, any thoughts?

The Elites are not hard to drive at all. I've tried them with my Hugo 2 and the sound is superb. Also, no need to spend that much on an aftermarket cable. Norne, Lavricables, Audio Sensibility are all great options and better than stock. I found the stock cable limits the dynamics and overall clarity of the Elites. I swapped it out immediately after hearing it.

 

[incredulousity]

On the subject of cables and Meze headphones:

The best cable I have found for Empy is a big 16 wire OCC copper cable from Capistrano Cables. Close second is ZMF 2k copper, which lives on my VOs. The Forza Noir Hybrid HPC is great, but not preferred, and pure Silver Dragon Premium is absolutely horrible on Empy for me. I don’t love the Meze SPC cable on Empy either.

On Elite, I prefer the Forza cable. Next are the big copper cables, followed by the Silver Dragon, which for some reason (probably that it is insufficiently thick). It gives great midrange and highs clarity, but eats all the base, like a dragon. Need to get a better silver cable, but Norne sucks at returning my email. Haven’t tried the Meze SPC with Elite.

No experience with Meze stock cables.

 

[Slim1970]

On the subject of cables and Meze headphones:

The best cable I have found for Empy is a big 16 wire OCC copper cable from Capistrano Cables. Close second is ZMF 2k copper, which lives on my VOs. The Forza Noir Hybrid HPC is great, but not preferred, and pure Silver Dragon Premium is absolutely horrible on Empy for me. I don’t love the Meze SPC cable on Empy either.

On Elite, I prefer the Forza cable. Next are the big copper cables, followed by the Silver Dragon, which for some reason (probably that it is insufficiently thick). It gives great midrange and highs clarity, but eats all the base, like a dragon. Need to get a better silver cable, but Norne sucks at returning my email. Haven’t tried the Meze SPC with Elite.

No experience with Meze stock cables.

Cables can be taboo for some people. On a headphone like the Elites they absolutely let you hear what frequencies are being altered or enhanced. You really can fine tune the sound of the Elites to your liking with your choice of cable.

 

[PeteSTRADAMUS]

Cables can be taboo for some people. On a headphone like the Elites they absolutely let you hear what frequencies are being altered or enhanced. You really can fine tune the sound of the Elites to your liking with your choice of cable.

Definitely!

 

[paradoxper]

You seem to be horribly offended by any positive feedback regarding Meze products. If you find those so lame, what's the point of even lurking in this thread? A bit too lame, don't you think?

I always lurk. If you can't take the cheek, go on a spiritual journey to find your inner peace.

 

[PeteSTRADAMUS]

I always lurk. If you can't take the cheek, go on a spiritual journey to find your inner peace.

Oh common kids. Lol these are only headphones.

 

[paradoxper]

Oh common kids. Lol these are only headphones.

It's all fun.

 

[ThanatosVI]

I like @paradoxper cheeky colments, makes these Forums a fun place to be...

 

[Miniculthero]

On the subject of cables and Meze headphones:

The best cable I have found for Empy is a big 16 wire OCC copper cable from Capistrano Cables. Close second is ZMF 2k copper, which lives on my VOs. The Forza Noir Hybrid HPC is great, but not preferred, and pure Silver Dragon Premium is absolutely horrible on Empy for me. I don’t love the Meze SPC cable on Empy either.

On Elite, I prefer the Forza cable. Next are the big copper cables, followed by the Silver Dragon, which for some reason (probably that it is insufficiently thick). It gives great midrange and highs clarity, but eats all the base, like a dragon. Need to get a better silver cable, but Norne sucks at returning my email. Haven’t tried the Meze SPC with Elite.

No experience with Meze stock cables.

Great info. How many stock cables of the world have ended up on landfill and in the bin. I’ll tap forza up. They might be able to recable my beloved ultrasone headphones. Are they USA based? I’m in U.K.