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How much do headphone cables matter? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Iceweasel1337_@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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Hey all, I'm a very very casual headphone guy so pardon my ignorance.

I'm currently using a pair of Audio Technica ATH-R70X with the Focusrite Scarlet Solo 3rd gen audio interface and Schiit Magni Heresy amp. I love these headphones but I want to try getting a different sound out of them. I'm thinking of trying the Schiit Valhalla 2 tube amp since I know tube amps sound much different from solid state amps. But first, I wanted to start small and see if there are different cables for these headphones that I can use that would alter the sound. Is that even possible? I was looking into Hart Audio Cables.

Thanks.

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[–] NormalUpstandingGuy@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The only time it makes a truly legitimate difference is the the case of cheaper headphone (take Porta pro for example) where there can be quite a bit of noise from the wires themselves and even some clicking against the driver housing. Modding them to a sturdier mmcx and having a heavier cable can make quite a difference. Beyond that… they look cool and that’s about it.