headphonecrazy 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 I'll appreciate if any members have experience or comments to share on Stefan Audioart Equinox cable for Sennheiser's HD580/600. Between this cable and the Clou's, any comments? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 headphonecrazy, I think you might want to try posting or searching for posts in head-fi comparing these two. I don't think anyone here in sgheadphones have owned both, as far as I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 Unless you have a golden ear that differenciate the sound. Otherwise no point... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firefox 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 You wouldn't need golden ears to hear the difference between the stock Senn. cables and any 1/2 decent aftermarket cables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishball79 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 Even with say, a pc cdrom's headphone jack as the source and with no amplification, you can definitely hear the difference. Probably just need to pay attention to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 hahaha if the difference is subtle then noone would be dumb enough to pay almost the same $$ for the aftermarket cable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 Thread wars have started for less than that Guy, be careful what you say from the top of your head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 (edited) audiophiles fork out big cash for subtle improvements. if the cable is the last factor for the best sound, many would pay for it. headphonecrazy, do check out headfi for reviews but the equinox seems better than the clous according to many. Edited June 15, 2003 by evil-zen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishball79 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2003 Evil-Zen, Another way to look at it is that the headphone cables are pretty low quality in comparison to everything else in the chain. This is true for Sennheiser cans and since the HD580 & 600 are detachable, it makes good sense to try good cables and hear for yourself what is 'lost', true enough the difference is probably big enough for a niche market there. Now that the newer range uses conventional 2.5mm plugs its even easier to change cables... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iconic 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2003 do you guys think it is worth buying a replacement cable for the hd600, would the hd600 with a replacement cable rival headphones in the same price range? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishball79 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2003 Iconic, I would upgrade cables if they are last on the list after i got the suitable headamp and cd player... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 If you love the SennHD-600 sound and just wish to tweak it without any major changes then by all means try the different cables. Jason, even the humbe Philips Hp-890 changes sound with cable change - with the Canare cable a touch of warmth was added and better focus. So you don't need golden ears - but maybe a golden wallet LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lengcm 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 My experience with the equinox cable is an excellent one. The standard is simply light ages ahead of the stock cable. Unfortunately I have yet to own the Cardas cable otherwise I could be a A/B comparison. With the Equinox cable, the detail level is much better. In addition, it sort of smoothen out the brightness of my Sudgen headmaster. Although, lots of Sudgen owners in Head-fi would disagree with me but I do find the HD600 with Equinox does sounds a tad harsh with the HD600 stock cable. For the bass, it does becomes more defined and it adds a little more slam to it. IMHO, the Equinox cable ranks 2nd in term of improvement in terms of value for money. The best way to find out is to try to convince someone to loan you their cable in order for you to have an audition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 I only have the Clou Red to compare with the stock cables. People say it's not the best but it certainly isn't bad. If you like more bass weight this certaily will give you more of that without sacrificing the mids (I can't say if it is better) but the highs seems crisper. Admittedly with a lesser META it sounded a tad muddy & coarse. I wouldn't mind trying out the Cardas & Equinox just to try a different flavour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iconic 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 i don't own a hd600, but i will be receiving one probably next week for a listen. it's got stock cable. i've got a dt880 and going to have a big comparsion im just sort of looking into the future, if i like the dt880 only slightly more, would a cable with the hd600 improve it dramtically in value... but anyway i am looking to forward too much!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
