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Sennheiser 650 Headphone Cable Upgrade

I just purchased a pair of Sennheiser 650 headphones. I was debating on upgrading the headphone cable. For all 650 owners, did you upgrade the cable and was it 'worth' it? I'm trying to stay under $300 if I decide to purchase an upgraded cable. Strictly casual listening through an iPod or my Marantz receiver.

Also, what cable manufacturers do you recommend (i.e. ALO Green Line, Cardas)? I'm sure there are others, but that's just what I found. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
gratedmb21
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stringreen
6,468 posts
 
I have Sen 650's and have Cardas replacement cables. The difference is quite striking ...everything gets better. I think its so odd, since Cardas cables are the very worst on my system using interconnects, speaker cables, and power cords.
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amudhen
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Check out Stefan Audio Arts (SAA)9 I have found their cables (endorphine and equinox) to be excellent for both the HD600 and the HD650. Their construction is excellent and they sound absolutely stunning. Check the threads on Head fi for SAA and Sennheiser and see what I'm talking about.
gratedmb21 OP
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Anybody try these -

https://app.audiogon.com/listings/over-ear-pure-solid-silver-sennheiser-hd580-hd600-hd650-upgrade-cable-by-lavricables-2014-02-10-headphones-europe

For the price and the fact its silver, it's very appealing compared to dropping $300+ on the other manufacturers.
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geoffkait
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Another vote for the Stefan Audio Arts cable; I've been using the Equinox (now cryo'd) cable with the 600s for many a year.
kmulkey
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I've got Senn 600's with the cardas cable and it's quite an improvement.
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