smoothb0re
100+ Head-Fier
Note: this is not aimed at anyone here.
I really like custom cables. Hooowever.
I don't want to start the pointless cable debate mired in placebo, cognitive bias and opinions set in stone, but I've never seen evidence of different wire materials producing an audible difference - given that the cable is of decent quality.
If you feel that you hear a difference with a custom cable, congrats. Enjoy your improved experience. You should not, however, try to provide this as evidence when giving newcomers advice on cables. Unfortunately I see this a whole lot on a different board I frequent. Experienced people making claims of a cable being more important than your amplifier. "You didn't like the HD800? You used the wrong cable!" It sucks that newcomers eat this stuff up and waste their money on cables costing almost as much as their headphones. I don't mind people buying those $500+ cables, I would if I was rich, but for heavens sake don't tell people it's anything but a luxury item. It hurts to see someone with a Sundara and a cable costing nearly 2x more.
The reality is that most stock cables are perfectly fine, and you can't hear any difference. I'd say that what you pay for when buying custom cables is looks, build quality and ease of use.
For example Hifiman HEK/HEXv2 etc stock cables are advertised as these super awesome sounding, high-tech cables, but I'd take a $20 chinese cable over them because of the horrible, janky sleeving.
As for SkyAudioCables, I could not be happier. The first cable is still just perfect. On top pf that, I had a change of mind regarding the second one like a total idiot, but Reece was happy to oblige, despite the extra work. Seriously impressive customer service!
Edit: Having read this post, it came out more aggressive than what I intended. My intent isn't to ruffle any feathers or start a debate!
I really like custom cables. Hooowever.
I don't want to start the pointless cable debate mired in placebo, cognitive bias and opinions set in stone, but I've never seen evidence of different wire materials producing an audible difference - given that the cable is of decent quality.
If you feel that you hear a difference with a custom cable, congrats. Enjoy your improved experience. You should not, however, try to provide this as evidence when giving newcomers advice on cables. Unfortunately I see this a whole lot on a different board I frequent. Experienced people making claims of a cable being more important than your amplifier. "You didn't like the HD800? You used the wrong cable!" It sucks that newcomers eat this stuff up and waste their money on cables costing almost as much as their headphones. I don't mind people buying those $500+ cables, I would if I was rich, but for heavens sake don't tell people it's anything but a luxury item. It hurts to see someone with a Sundara and a cable costing nearly 2x more.
The reality is that most stock cables are perfectly fine, and you can't hear any difference. I'd say that what you pay for when buying custom cables is looks, build quality and ease of use.
For example Hifiman HEK/HEXv2 etc stock cables are advertised as these super awesome sounding, high-tech cables, but I'd take a $20 chinese cable over them because of the horrible, janky sleeving.
As for SkyAudioCables, I could not be happier. The first cable is still just perfect. On top pf that, I had a change of mind regarding the second one like a total idiot, but Reece was happy to oblige, despite the extra work. Seriously impressive customer service!
Edit: Having read this post, it came out more aggressive than what I intended. My intent isn't to ruffle any feathers or start a debate!
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