[potter]

I would like to know your opinion about the best cable for
the following headphone:
Sennheiser HD800;
Grado PS1000;
Denon AH-D7000 and
AKG K701/702.

Thanks in advance.

Stefano

 

[aloksatoor]

@ K701 the 22 gauge ultra jena

 

[subtle]

Stock.

 

[greenhorn]

For HD800? Easy:

"10ft. Adrenaline Cable with Xhadow XLRs and Black Nylon Sheath: $889."

It surely is the best, since it's the most expensive.

 

[John Willett]

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn /img/forum/go_quote.gif For HD800? Easy: "10ft. Adrenaline Cable with Xhadow XLRs and Black Nylon Sheath: $889." It surely is the best, since it's the most expensive.

It's *not* the most expensive - I think there is someone offering a $1,400 cable.

 

[DanielCox]

The stock cable. Why waste money?

 

[JaZZ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanielCox /img/forum/go_quote.gif The stock cable. Why waste money?

Yeah! The HD 650 was good enough, so why spend $1400 at all!

.

 

[DanielCox]

But I can show you there is a difference between the HD650 and HD800. There isn't a difference between cables.

 

[ical]

Definitely stock for PS1000. Grado use good cable for their cans.

 

[Acix]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/ak...-cable-378255/

 

[carledwards]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanielCox /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...There isn't a difference between cables.

Much disagreement on that; certainly I disagree. Cable differences may not be the most dramatic in the chain of components but to claim they don't exist is plain wrong.

 

[Acix]

Quote:

Originally Posted by carledwards /img/forum/go_quote.gif Much disagreement on that; certainly I disagree. Cable differences may not be the most dramatic in the chain of components but to claim they don't exist is plain wrong.

It's not dramatic as the amp, but can help with a better instrument separation and more body to the sound. Overall improvement of 10 to 15%.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Quote:

Originally Posted by carledwards /img/forum/go_quote.gif Much disagreement on that; certainly I disagree. Cable differences may not be the most dramatic in the chain of components but to claim they don't exist is plain wrong.

Many of us would like to see direct, repeatable and verifiable evidence of the difference.

So far, every unsighted test has failed. So has every test that involves measurements with scientific instruments.

Only people who can see the cable can hear the difference.

Draw your own conclusions.

What clinches it for me are the breathtaking profit margins on cables. Some cost hundreds, if not thousands, for maybe $50 of raw materials.

Again, draw your own conclusions.

Until direct, verifiable and repeatable evidence emerges, I'll stick with the stock cables.

 

[carledwards]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's not dramatic as the amp, but can help with a better instrument separation and more body to the sound. Overall improvement of 10 to 15%.

Sounds about right to me.

 

[ford2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Willett /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's *not* the most expensive - I think there is someone offering a $1,400 cable.

Sure is,with a FREE pair of HD800's thrown in.