Topic: HD800 cable? (Read 21688 times)

cizx · « **Reply #90 on:** November 09, 2014, 10:57:07 PM »

Yeah, leaning toward the Draug.

Chris1967 · « **Reply #91 on:** November 11, 2014, 08:01:34 AM »

I have also bought the ZY balanced cable and still waiting for it.

For the people that missed the drop, it is available on e-bay, but at the $150 mark including postage... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amazing-Balanced-Upgrade-Cable-For-HD800-Headphones-XLR-4-Pins-CANNON-PLUG-2-5M-/251578675480?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a9341f118

I am currently using the stock cable balanced and for using the 800's with portable devices, i have made me a shorter length using mini jack from HiFiMan silver plated cable and acrolink plugs.

It is nice and light although moderately microphonic.

I cannot comment on the HiFiman cable sonic differences with the stock cable, since i have not made a direct comparison, but i feel it compliments my Sansa Clip+ and Fiio X3 well with the HD 800's (maybe better than stock but unsure).

cizx · « **Reply #92 on:** November 11, 2014, 05:15:34 PM »

I should have the Norne cable this week... probably before Ragnarok. I'll make whatever comments I can when I get everything. I assume microphonics won't be an issue because the cable's braided, but I really have nothing but assumptions to back that up.

Anaxilus · « **Reply #93 on:** November 11, 2014, 07:23:28 PM »

So is the ZY that 7 stranded Type 6 litz cable on the homepage? Think I want to try that out.

MattTCG · « **Reply #94 on:** November 13, 2014, 12:10:55 AM »

Quote from: Anaxilus on November 11, 2014, 07:23:28 PM

So is the ZY that 7 stranded Type 6 litz cable on the homepage? Think I want to try that out.

My Draug 2 shipping any day. Hopefully receiving it beginning of next week...

Clemmaster · « **Reply #95 on:** November 13, 2014, 12:49:01 AM »

I have the ZY cable balanced for my HD-800. Best cable I've used with my pair! The only one, too

Seriously, it seems to work great but can't compare to anything else. Have the stock cable, but it's SE. No harshness / glare that I could detect on either the Rag (expectedly) or the SA-31SE. Both used with R2R DACs.

It is very thin (similar to HE-560 stock) but quite stiff.

Sorrodje · « **Reply #96 on:** November 13, 2014, 07:40:27 AM »

I bought this cable from Venus Audio and received it a few days ago :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cardas-HD-800-Sennheiser-3m-Headphone-Cable-Balanced-Neutrik-Gold-Furutech-1-4-/121463901322

Very well built. not too expensive and looks solid. The Cable is a bit too stiff for my tastes but less than stock one. I'm happy with the purchase.

Chris1967 · « **Reply #97 on:** December 03, 2014, 06:42:45 PM »

My ZY balanced cable arrived today, and i am doing some listening.

Initial impressions are that the treble is a little softer, and bass quantity is slightly more.

Mids seam a tad fuller.

I cannot hear any differences in imaging.

I am not a cable believer but this is really making a small but noticeable difference.

Main cable a bit stiff due to the plastic woven sheath, after the split the cables going to either side are pliable enough, not bad with micro phonics.

Plugs fit nearly as secure a stock senn plugs.

Glad i bought it.

JoelT · « **Reply #98 on:** December 03, 2014, 10:56:52 PM »

I've had my ZY cable for about 2 weeks now, and am in agreement with Chris' comments: A bit less bite/edge to the treble, but not at the expense of detail (if anything detail retrieval is slightly better to my ear), and yes, a marginally fuller sound all around. A touch less dry as well perhaps. Ultimately a move in the right direction for my listening preferences - not a huge change, but certainly noticeable.

I only purchased one in order to have a cheap 4 pin HD800 cable ready to plug in to the Ragnarok (amp should be here next week

), so the subtle shift in presentation was a pleasant suprise and most welcome. I'm quite happy given the cheap selling price.

Kyle 491 · « **Reply #99 on:** December 03, 2014, 11:19:46 PM »

I've had the Zy cable now for a few days connected to the Ragnarok. All I can say is the treble seems slightly subdued with this combo versus the stock single ended cable connected to the Matrix M-Stage or the Vali, there might be a bit more bass, but the contrast between highs and lows seems slightly diminished and the sound is slightly softer as a result. But the difference in detail and microdynamics through the Ragnarok is undeniable.

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