[rhythmic_impulse]

I got the Double Helix cable SE done for my HD600 as a replacement for my Cardas 'Smurf' Cable, which initially was a nice upgrade from the stock cable. Initial listening impressions on the Double Helix reveals a clearer, crisper, more textural variety to the sound. Highs are refined, not sibilant, with more air. Bass have more textures and tight, solid feel. Soundstage has depth and expansive, more air around instruments. I could go on and on....

I thought the HD600 with the Double Helix cable sounded more musical, instruments sounded more realistic, especially drums, cymbals, piano and strings do sounded like their real-life selves. In short, the cable is natural and neutral.

After several weeks listening, I switched back and forth between the stock, Cardas and the Double Helix, and my initial impressions were reinforced as the cable now imparts slightly more warmth to the overall sound. The Cardas sounded great but there is a little trace of 'artificialness' to the sound, sort of ''greyness'' with the highs not that extended and bass seems recessed. The stock cable is...well...after trying all the my upgrade cables, the stock seems lifeless...

It may be cliched, but I do agree with previous posters on the quality of this cable...

Holding it in my hand, I felt the construction is quite professional, clean and tidy. It's a tri-braided cable yet very flexible, like the stock. The Cardas, slightly thicker is stiffer in comparison.

I noticed Pete recently come out with newer construction for the cable...in his words, a "Superstar" geometry isolates left/right twisted pairs...tho I wonder if there is any difference in terms of the sound....I just wished that he did that earlier for my cable

...now I getting the "upgraditis" itch again....

One thing I now noticed is I'm beginning to notice the limitations of my source and amp!

 

[scootermafia]

When A/Bing two cables it's much easier to hear different connectors and wire than the geometry, although from a technical standpoint I agree more with a dual-twisted-pair configuration than a quad flat braid or round braid. I've seen cables built a lot of ways...the main advantage of the "superstar" style is making the cable more round and compact. The new geometry is more noticeable on Hd800s, in any case.

 

[IPodPJ]

Peter sucks! Down with Peter!!!!

Just kiddin' of course. Peter is graciously donating Nucleotide wire to my Beta22 build. It will be used for all the signal wire.

After the amp is done I will be purchasing an HD800 cable from him.

 

[Steve Eddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPodPJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Peter sucks! Down with Peter!!!!

[size=medium]PETER'S NUCLEOTIDE ATE MY BABY![/size]

se

 

[scootermafia]

Yes, the babies were being raised in an aluminum case, and one day it just got in there....

 

[Steve Eddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootermafia /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, the babies were being raised in an aluminum case, and one day it just got in there....

se

 

[omigawsh_lollercoaster]

DHC "Complement" Flagship Balanced Cable

For Sennheiser HD800

Double Helix Cables

Here's mine on Peter's burn in station getting toasty:



Silver wire version.

OPENS the sound up vs stock.

Build quality: NICE!

Peter's a pleasure to do business with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferris Bueller It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

 

[scootermafia]

Oh damn, that was your cable? Did the B-52 come like you said you ordered? Awesome! The SCSCag wire is ridiculous, I believe this is the first HD800 cable out there to use it, and yeah I didn't want to part with that cable.

 

[omigawsh_lollercoaster]

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootermafia /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh damn, that was your cable? Did the B-52 come like you said you ordered? Awesome! The SCCCag wire is ridiculous, I believe this is the first HD800 cable out there to use it, and yeah I didn't want to part with that cable.

Yep, the B52 and those cables go together real nice.

 

[LaZyKun]

Only got these 2day but loving them already, will report back after some proper listening.

Thx Pete

 

[zionic]

I am new around these forums. I am happy to found you guys but of course my wallet is getting lighter and lighter because of it. Anyway last Sat almost midnight I sent Peter an email inquiry and he responded right away. I needed a cable for my AKG K702 (okay I didn't really need it), but I ended up ordering Nucleotide w/ clear Teflon & Furutech ¼” cable. He built it Sun and today (Mon) I already got the shipping number - talk about great service! Here is the picture he sent me (if I do this right - again, newbie(!)):
http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z..._AKG_cable.jpg

 

[zionic]

OK sorry for a dumb question - how do I get the picture to display in my post?

 

[scootermafia]

Go with the

around your link.

 

[zionic]

Got my DHC headphone cable: Nucleotide w/ clear Teflon & Furutech ¼” cable - the Teflon is clear enough that you can see the copper braids inside

 

[scootermafia]

So close, and yet so far. Put the