Quote from: takato14 on October 22, 2014, 06:44:59 PM

Quote from: HideousPride on October 18, 2014, 04:47:22 AM

We've actually just sourced something inexpensive (~$100) and understated. 2.5mm, 6N OCC copper, look for it by the end of the month. 

That's pretty ambiguous, what should I look for specifically (name?) and where?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sennheiser-hd-800-zy-cable?mode=guest_open

Well it's nicer looking than the stock one, at least. I'm still waiting for a vanilla, black PVC-jacketed cable that looks like the one on the HD650. I'd probably have to do that one myself, since no one else wants that...

Here's the sales pitch description we were given, take it with a grain of salt:

This cable is made of Hi-End audiophile grade materials, Japan FURUKAWA PCOCC cable with black color Teflon sleeving, Swiss made Neutrik 6.3mm(1/4") stereo plug and 24k gold-plated connector pins. Qual braided handcraft in order to minimizes transmission phase shifts, reduce interference noises and minimizes transmission phase shifts distortions. This cable will bring to you an amazing feeling, absolutely blows the original cable out! Sound stage is wider and accurately sound image, strong bass and deep low-frequency descending. Abundant levels of the intermediate-frequency, with elasticity and sweet vocal voice. The high-frequency is clear, elegant, soft and good, while without being burry.

Heh... burry. 

It made it to $100. I'll think about it.

So, like, did everyone come to consensus on the "best" XLR cable?  I just ordered an HD 800 to possibly replace the LCD-3F (after I can test w/ Raggy) and I need a balanced cable.

I'd get the Senn. one, but I don't know if the silver will make the whole thing too squeaky. 

MD doesn't have the ZY anymore.  How'd that one pan out for people?

I actually like the look of the Norne cables.  Maybe one of those?