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therealbrookthecook t1_ja1ulgt wrote

HE1000v2 is really a game changer at $2k, enjoy your kickass headphones cause I know I am! I wanted a shorter balanced cable, so I ended ordering a Cardas Parsec headphone cable and it definitely makes a difference if you swap out a $50 balanced cable from a $$$ cable......

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blorg t1_ja20mis wrote

Cable makes no difference and particularly not on a planar with a totally flat impedance curve as this does. If you went from a single ended cable to balanced, it's possible the balanced output on your amp is better but it's because it gives you access to that then, not because of the cable construction.

The stock Hifiman cables are annoying, although I think they might be better now on the more recent HE1000V2s. I have replaced the cables on all my Hifimans with stuff that handles better. Sounds no different though.

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Exciting-Mine-4300 OP t1_ja1wx40 wrote

Thank you! It is my favorite headphone right now, having a blast :) I might get the Moon Audio silver dragon cable later on, I'm using the Apos Flow cable which ain't bad at all, much better than the stock one at least.

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therealbrookthecook t1_ja21uav wrote

My roommate uses the silver Dragon headphone cable with his Diana TC also a great cable.

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