[Dexdexter]

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Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's rather a shame we must sacrifice one of the provided cables that came with our beloved Prolines to try an aftermarket one.

My understanding is that the Qables SilverCab PROline cable will not require such a sacrifice. Make of that what you will...

 

[Bootleg]

Yes!

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's one, expensive connector! If I were to cannibalize my other, unused Proline cable, then I guess it'd be essentially free (if a bit of a shame to mame a perfectly good cable in the name of audiophillia).

look at what a "little maiming" gets you:

http://128.121.219.98/i/c/f/1185589289.jpg.

[8 )} <--RAL/K701 smiley (well, sort of)

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by pataburd /img/forum/go_quote.gif look at what a "little maiming" gets you:

That cable looks sweet!

 

[stevenkelby]

It comes in a nice pouch too!

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by stevenkelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif It comes in a nice pouch too!

No. The pouch was merely used as a provocative, photographic prop. It's actually SLWISER's former headphone bag, used to transport, among other things, the ATH-A900LTD. : ) The RAL/Proline cable comes in a plastic bag with descriptive, white paper and warranty.

 

[Dexdexter]

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Originally Posted by The Other Allen /img/forum/go_quote.gif After reading the first 30 pages of this thread, I yelled Uncle and used the search function instead. Ordered a pair of HFI-2200s, which will be delivered tomorrow. Ah, the anticipation!

Congrats on the 2200s, Allen!

For pure enjoyment, they are indeed quite hard to beat, with a warm, engaging sonic character that does not discriminate between source or material quality. Not the absolute best for critical listening, mind you, but who cares, they somehow manage to make everything sound smooth and lovely.

 

[pataburd]

Ditto. The 2200 offer a relaxing and enjoyable listen, every time. My only regret is not having held onto mine long enough to be able to enjoy them even more with the RAL detachable cable. : )

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by kwkarth /img/forum/go_quote.gif That cable looks sweet!

Here's another, of the RAL/Proline 2500:
http://161.58.252.3/i/c/f/1185560288.jpg.

. . . a few weeks before I swapped the 2500--for the second time. I did keep the cable, which now resides quite contentedly with the Proline 750. RAL + Proline 750 = a NICE couple. : )

 

[stevenkelby]

I wish the ED9 had an easily changeable cable like that. But then, there is still the bit of wire inside the cups you can't change with the prolines. I wonder if thats relevant?

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by stevenkelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish the ED9 had an easily changeable cable like that. But then, there is still the bit of wire inside the cups you can't change with the prolines. I wonder if thats relevant?

Steven,
When I initially had Brad Vojtech at RAL build the Proline cable, I simultaneously owned the 750, 2500 and ULE 2200. So I wanted one, detachable cable to "float" between the three Ultrasones for easy a/b-, b/c- and a/c-ing.

Now that I've (decidedly) decided upon the Proline 750, I may ask Brad to hardwire the 750 (using a split wire, with a dedicated lead to each driver--like the RAL re-cable on my K701) or to replace the jumper between the 750's R/L speakers.

From a "purist" perspective, I think a "total re-cable" makes good sense: for me, 100% RAL Cryo-Silver Reference w/no problematic, screw-in connector along the path.
PatABurd

 

[The Other Allen]

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Originally Posted by Dexdexter /img/forum/go_quote.gif Congrats on the 2200s, Allen! For pure enjoyment, they are indeed quite hard to beat, with a warm, engaging sonic character that does not discriminate between source or material quality. Not the absolute best for critical listening, mind you, but who cares, they somehow manage to make everything sound smooth and lovely.

That's a good description of what I'm hoping for with these phones. I knew the 2500s weren't for me since the consensus sounds like they are revealing of source and material deficiencies and their highs are bright. I'll be perfectly happy just to listen to the music and don't need to hear every last detail. I'm easy to please.

 

[stevenkelby]

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Originally Posted by pataburd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Steven, When I initially had Brad Vojtech at RAL build the Proline cable, I simultaneously owned the 750, 2500 and ULE 2200. So I wanted one, detachable cable to "float" between the three Ultrasones for easy a/b-, b/c- and a/c-ing. Now that I've (decidedly) decided upon the Proline 750, I may ask Brad to hardwire the 750 (using a split wire, with a dedicated lead to each driver--like the RAL re-cable on my K701) or to replace the jumper between the 750's R/L speakers. From a "purist" perspective, I think a "total re-cable" makes good sense: for me, 100% RAL Cryo-Silver Reference w/no problematic, screw-in connector along the path. PatABurd

That makes great sense. Easy to audition diffeent cables, then hardwire when decided.

 

[Dexdexter]

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Originally Posted by The Other Allen /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's a good description of what I'm hoping for with these phones. I knew the 2500s weren't for me since the consensus sounds like they are revealing of source and material deficiencies and their highs are bright. I'll be perfectly happy just to listen to the music and don't need to hear every last detail. I'm easy to please.

In which case you two should get along famously, Allen. The 2200s are quite possibly my favorite phones for reggae, since there are so few "audiophile" recordings in that genre. So smooth, deep bass, and their brownish/orangy color scheme is of course a perfect mood-setter.

Just be sure to give the 2200s a good 150-200 hours burn-in and you will be very well rewarded for your trouble!

 

[Bootleg]

PROline 750's arrive tomorrow