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In Reply to: RE: Hi-End Headphone Cables posted by rrsands on September 29, 2020 at 09:28:33
Hi rrsands,
I'm in no need of help regarding the matter, just thought it would be interesting to see the perspectives of other headphone fans.
In particular, those who consider the benefit of aftermarket headphone cables being a worthwhile thing to explore, and what their findings might be.
Cheers, Duster
Follow Ups:
Well, best of luck in your journey. And let us know what you determine, should be interesting.
Hi Duster
Yes cables do make a similar difference in headphones as will room-based gear. IMO the differences can be more easily heard due to the nature of headphones being in close proximity of the ear and in some cases blocking other background noise.
With that said, again imo, what ever type of configuration, wire-type etc you liked with other gear seems to still be preferred 'in my case' with head-gear. Although some gear on the extremes of prices, it might not be worth investing in wire [very cheap gear] or diminishing returns with very expensive gear. For example I have some cheap IEM [Shure se215 and Sennheiser IE40] that would really not be worth investing in new aftermarket wire. And my expensive Planars the Audeze LCD-i4 that sound so good, looking at aftermarket wire is again not worth it.
YMMV.
Either way its a fun hobby, so I'm still looking into making some DIY wire for my DAP's.
Dynobots Audio - Music is the Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
Hi Dynobot,
Again, of course I know they make a difference for the better, and need no help in determining the matter.
I plan to post a report about the use of VH Audio's Spectrum Cu interconnect cable for a DIY headphone cable build.
Thought I would first test the water in Headphone Heights for the heck of it.
Cheers, Duster
Over the years, I have found that cables for the most part do not assist/improve the sound of an inexpensive audio system. It is only when you have upgraded to a low higher end system that you can hear the changes brought about by decent interconnects, power cords and speaker cables. As has been pointed out, headphones and IEMs make it easier to hear cable upgrades.
If this has been your experience, you might have also encountered the person that does not hear cable upgrades. Ask them about their system and congratulate them on being able to save lots of money on cables.
I think you and others make some good points.
Not a good idea to spend too much money or effort on cables for Low to even some Mid-prices cans, and most very expensive cans don't need fancy cables to sound good.
Plus...as I found out, once again...its often cheaper to just purchase and upgrade rather than spending the extra money and time making them. Case in point, I was about to make a balanced 4.4mm to XLR cable but I found a very good one for about half of what I would have spent on a DIY.
Either way, its always fun to read someones results who are inclined to make some cables.
Dynobots Audio - Music is the Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
It's a dull thing to argue about the benefit of audiophile-quality cables in general within a specialized forum like this. Some AA Inmates understood the point of my post, and chimed in with their experience and attitude about high-end headphone cables, like it or not. I don't have a dog in this hunt, especially in Headphone Heights. No debates nor any other interest on my part other than folks staying on-topic.
Great go for it!
If you like the way it sounds in other uses I bet you will with Headphone gear too.
Let us know what you think....I'm going to be making some cables for my DAP using Duelund wire [my fav] I'll post pics etc later
Cheers
Dynobots Audio - Music is the Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
I'm not looking approval. I built the cables already. You should know that much about me already, Dynobot.I'll post a report about the DIY Spectrum Cu headphone cables in Cable Asylum, at some point.
Edits: 09/30/20
This statement by me....
"If you like the way it sounds in other uses I bet you will with Headphone gear too."Was not me giving approval or thinking that you needed or wanted approval...its called "Friendly small talk". People used to do that, back before everyone started to get offended by everything.
I have to keep remembering that everything is offensive these days.
Let me guess....You're not here to make friends! so no friendly small talk is required!
Me assuming that even my explanation will be offensive.
Oh well.....
Dynobots Audio - Music is the Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
Edits: 09/30/20
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Dynobots Audio - Music is the Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
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