Cables for Sennheiser HD600?

[Quady2 6]

At present I'm using an HD650 cable, which is supposed to be better than the stock standard HD600 cable. There are so many aftermarket cables for these headphones, I thought I'd ask those who are actually using or have used aftermarket cables for these wonderful headphones.

 

Any suggestions please?

[Neo 811]

@Quady2

http://www.stefanaudioart.com/shop/e-series-single-ended-audiophile-headphone-cable-for-the-sennheiser-hd650600580/

 

 I have been using E series for afew years now an couldn’t be happier.  A very worthwhile upgrade for the HD600/650 series

 

The other her option is furutech which would be less expensive, couldn’t tell what they like from experience but I have furutech power cables and appropriate connectors and the build quality it top notch. 

 

http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/categories/Cables/Headphone-Cables/

 

Neo

[Hippy 478]

I have Cardas ones on mine which Ive been very happy with for years.

http://www.cardas.com/headphone_cable.php

[Quady2 6]

@Neo @Hippy  Thanks guys, I'll check those out.

[Quady2 6]

@Neo  Just checked out the Stefan Audio Art site and it's quoting USD 329.00 for a 1.5m length of HD600 cable. This translates to AUD 457.00 (app). Do you think it is worth this much? It's a lot of money and I would want to be quite sure before ordering. Many Thanks, John.

[Neo 811]

I ordered 3m awhile back and haven’t looked back. What about contacting Cameron at Krispy audio and see if he has the furutech cables at his shop. Perhaps you can do a demo and if you like the improvements it will be a less expensive option and it’s local

Neo

 

[Quady2 6]

1 hour ago, Neo said:

I ordered 3m awhile back and haven’t looked back. What about contacting Cameron at Krispy audio and see if he has the furutech cables at his shop. Perhaps you can do a demo and if you like the improvements it will be a less expensive option and it’s local

Neo

 

 

I have a mate who had that Furutech cable and it went on him after about 2 years of use, so not inclined to go there. Just wondering, do you use a valve or SS headphone amp? Mine is a valve unit. Musical Fidelity XCAN V2 with the Little Pinkie upgrade kit installed http://www.rock-grotto.co.uk/v2upgradekit.html

Edited September 2, 2018 by Quady2

[Neo 811]

Solid state Lehman Audio Linear SE

[Quady2 6]

3 minutes ago, Neo said:

Solid state Lehman Audio Linear SE 

 

This one?

 

 

Edited September 2, 2018 by Quady2

[Neo 811]

That’s the one 👍🏻

[Quady2 6]

Just now, Neo said:

That’s the one 👍🏻

 

It's a pricey unit. Does it drive the HD600 well?, I'm guessing it does.

[Quady2 6]

Still looking for suggestions. @Hippy  Did a bit of a search on the Cardas cables, but I couldn't find a dealer who sells them here. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction?

[Neo 811]

Addicted to audio or A2A. They may not have it on their website but can order directly from Cardas through their supllier

Neo

[Quady2 6]

@Neo  Thanks Neo.

[Quady2 6]

Just found the Cardas cable at A2A; $379 for 1.5m, enough length for my needs. That's not a bad price and it is roughly the sort of money I was expecting to spend.

Edited September 3, 2018 by Quady2

[Hippy 478]

https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/cardas-headphone-cable

 

Cant remember where I got mine from as it was years ago but these guys are probably ok?

[Quady2 6]

What about pure silver cables: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5N-Pure-Silver-High-End-Cable-Sennheiser-HD650-HD600-HD580-Headphone/291658907441?hash=item43e839bf31%3Am%3Am-Ce9n6WGR9HfLw_GGQhUDQ&var=590692981200

 

Not sure about silver cable, never tried it.

Edited September 4, 2018 by Quady2

[Quady2 6]

Decided to go with this one. Cost is AUD $135 (1.8m length)) and it has Furutech cable, but with gold plated connectors (as well as different sheathing) and at about half the Aussie price for the Furutech cable. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Furutech-PCOCC-Headphone-Upgrade-Cable-For-SENNHEISER-HD580-HD600-HD650-/112477450549?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

 

Edited September 4, 2018 by Quady2

[Quady2 6]

Very prompt dispatch from this seller, it only took about 7-8 hours from order placement before I received a notification that the cable is on its way.

 

I'll post my thoughts on the cable after I give it a try.

[flanders 123]

On 06/09/2018 at 11:47 AM, Quady2 said:

Very prompt dispatch from this seller, it only took about 7-8 hours from order placement before I received a notification that the cable is on its way.

 

I'll post my thoughts on the cable after I give it a try.

It was a while ago now, but wondering how you got on with the above cable? I'm interested in a shorter cable than stock for my HD600.

[asfletch 2]

Yes - I am facing the same issue- the stock cable is just way too long and tangly for my liking. The Chinese furutech one looks like a decent option, but would be great to know if the connectors are decent (bad pins on the headphone side seem to be the main complaint with cheap cables for Senns).