ddoyle777
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I finally received the new cables for my LCD-2s. I took a long time to decide because I didn't want to spend a lot of money on what might be only a minor improvement, but decided to order cables because the stock cables for the LCD-2s were driving me nuts.
They are probably the worst headphone cables I've run across - not sonically, but physically. I just don't like the design - they catch on everything because they are as stiff as a 10 day dead snake. They were always tugging at my shirt. I also wanted something a bit longer so if I had to walk across my small study to retrieve a paper from the printer I didn't have to take them off. They were a major pain in my listening. So I went looking. I googled, and read Head-fi reviews, and finally decided to send an email to Trevor at Norse Audio. The price he quoted seemed reasonable to me, I like the options, and sent payment off. Now, a few days later, the mail lady is pounding on my door with a package. The cables are incredible - the workmanship is great, the packaging delightful, and the design choices are perfect for me. The cables are flexible, with a cloth covering (I'm sure Trevor can give you the technical details) and have absolutely no microphonics at all. If I rub it vigorously on my shirt not a bit of that is transmitted to the headphones.
I have only begun to listen but noticed something immediately - the Bach organ "grunt" that I thought I lost with the introduction of the Schiit Bifrost is back with a vengeance. It's a palpable and immediate difference. I listen to a set of recordings (Anthony Newman playing Bach preludes and fugues on Newport Classics - 4 volumes) a lot and am very familiar with their sound. (BTW: Some of the best Bach organ I've ever run across.) I know what I was missing, and it's back. I'm anxious to listen to some orchestral works, but I can't tear myself away from the Bach.
I've never met Trevor, have only emailed a few times all surrounding the purchase of these cables, but man, I'm impressed. Thanks Trevor!
<>< DD
They are probably the worst headphone cables I've run across - not sonically, but physically. I just don't like the design - they catch on everything because they are as stiff as a 10 day dead snake. They were always tugging at my shirt. I also wanted something a bit longer so if I had to walk across my small study to retrieve a paper from the printer I didn't have to take them off. They were a major pain in my listening. So I went looking. I googled, and read Head-fi reviews, and finally decided to send an email to Trevor at Norse Audio. The price he quoted seemed reasonable to me, I like the options, and sent payment off. Now, a few days later, the mail lady is pounding on my door with a package. The cables are incredible - the workmanship is great, the packaging delightful, and the design choices are perfect for me. The cables are flexible, with a cloth covering (I'm sure Trevor can give you the technical details) and have absolutely no microphonics at all. If I rub it vigorously on my shirt not a bit of that is transmitted to the headphones.
I have only begun to listen but noticed something immediately - the Bach organ "grunt" that I thought I lost with the introduction of the Schiit Bifrost is back with a vengeance. It's a palpable and immediate difference. I listen to a set of recordings (Anthony Newman playing Bach preludes and fugues on Newport Classics - 4 volumes) a lot and am very familiar with their sound. (BTW: Some of the best Bach organ I've ever run across.) I know what I was missing, and it's back. I'm anxious to listen to some orchestral works, but I can't tear myself away from the Bach.
I've never met Trevor, have only emailed a few times all surrounding the purchase of these cables, but man, I'm impressed. Thanks Trevor!
<>< DD
