Why silver-plated copper cabling is bad: th-cam.com/video/qJ-XeE-2qhI/w-d-xo.html&t=40m14s and also from NASA: ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20100009723.pdf
I use the Sony MDR-Z7 with the copper Kimber Kable, similar to this video, and I just love the way the combination sounds. People can debate all day long that the cable doesn't make a difference, but it absolutely does.
I tend to vastly prefer copper cables, they preserve the natural warmth of music and dynamic impact. Music sound more tangible and "real" because of the weighty impression it imparts. Better transmission of bass spectrum (or not as good transmission of treble spectrum as silver, whichever happens to be the case). Silver cables sound leaner, more transparent but less anchored, more ethereal. There are not many headphones I would use a silver cable with but the Nighthawks are definitely one of them. Great video!
I'm glad I came across this video. I just pre- ordered a pair of focal Celeste headphones. I'll see if their cable system will be all I need hooking up to a Bose companion 5 desk top speaker system. 4' speaker cables on the headphones. I might have questions for you.
So my sony MDR-HW300 cable wiring is only allowing me to hear audio in my right ear. I was wondering if buying a new cable is a good idea or will it mess with the headphones?
Thanks for this..I'm just wondering..I have the Sony MDR-7506 type headphones...if I cut the cable..and soldered on a 3.5 female input...would that mean I can then just plug in one of these type cables? Just want to check if that would actually work! Thanks.
Great video I see you have nightowl headphones. You had night hawks and sold them are the night owls much better? I'd just like your opinion. I use the nighthawks everyday. Thanks
The nightOwl has a bit more of a normal type response , which I like. A deeper lower bass and a little bit more resolving highs, however not quite as mid rangey. I like both headphones but do think the nightowls are technically better.
Thanks for the reply I didn't like the nighthawks at first but I played a bunch and maybe they broke in they opened up I am looking for a closed portable headphones I ll see about getting nighowls. Thanks
The thing is, I have mdr z7 and the ends are 3.5 and 2.5. The sony pha amp is balanced but with the mentioned type connections. So, can i add a 4.4 adapter to the 3.5 slot and use a 4.4 balanced and actually work?
The only z1r Kimber kable that's available is this one SONY MUC-B20SB1 Which is not the one you have, where can anyone find yours? And are these (SONY MUC-B20SB1) as good as yours?
Kimber and Cardas cable are my fav. I agree with you on the pure silver and cooper cables. Also a pure silver rca cables to connect Dac and hps amp makes a better signal transmission.
Those z1r kimber kables are not available anymore.... There are different versions of it that are available. Where csn i buy the exactly that model? :( could you help?
MEDIAHOUND thank you! In terms of build quality, do you think they're the same? Assuming I can use 4.4 balanced one on my amp, do you recommend getting your version of the 4.4 version?
Sure these Sony cables are nice, but at $300 ??? You gotta be kidding me. Moon Audio has very high end cables, still very expensive. I too wish the industry would standardize. Just bought a $2k Astell&Kern player, but they use an almost priporitor 2.5mm connection. So now to listen to my Byr DT1777 with mini 3-pin XLR to the cups, and 2.5 mm on the player, ive gotta get a custom cable made up...Its like they do it to you just to make your life more difficult. I hear THX is coming out with a can that is Bluetooth, but actually has a DAC and Amp built in...Sounds to good to be true,, but well see...suppose to ship in August
Why silver-plated copper cabling is bad: th-cam.com/video/qJ-XeE-2qhI/w-d-xo.html&t=40m14s and also from NASA: ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20100009723.pdf
I remember you use silver plated USB cable
Allan Sh Nope
@@phototristan AudioQuest Carbon?
@@allansh828 I no longer use that
@@phototristan I just bought that. Should I return it?
thanks for your honest opinions. It takes courage to talk about cables these days.
I use the Sony MDR-Z7 with the copper Kimber Kable, similar to this video, and I just love the way the combination sounds. People can debate all day long that the cable doesn't make a difference, but it absolutely does.
It does. My sensitive ears can hear the difference every time I change my headphones cable
Exactly the video I was looking for. Thanks man. 👌🏼
I tend to vastly prefer copper cables, they preserve the natural warmth of music and dynamic impact. Music sound more tangible and "real" because of the weighty impression it imparts. Better transmission of bass spectrum (or not as good transmission of treble spectrum as silver, whichever happens to be the case).
Silver cables sound leaner, more transparent but less anchored, more ethereal. There are not many headphones I would use a silver cable with but the Nighthawks are definitely one of them.
Great video!
What is the difference between MUC - B20SB2 and the B20SB1?
I'm glad I came across this video. I just pre- ordered a pair of focal Celeste headphones. I'll see if their cable system will be all I need hooking up to a Bose companion 5 desk top speaker system. 4' speaker cables on the headphones. I might have questions for you.
Thanks for your video
Very helpful. Thank you.
Man. Thanks for all the info!
👌🏼
So my sony MDR-HW300 cable wiring is only allowing me to hear audio in my right ear. I was wondering if buying a new cable is a good idea or will it mess with the headphones?
It could likely be the cable, but may be the connector itself. I'd try a cable first though.
Thanks for this..I'm just wondering..I have the Sony MDR-7506 type headphones...if I cut the cable..and soldered on a 3.5 female input...would that mean I can then just plug in one of these type cables? Just want to check if that would actually work! Thanks.
Great video I see you have nightowl headphones. You had night hawks and sold them are the night owls much better? I'd just like your opinion. I use the nighthawks everyday. Thanks
The nightOwl has a bit more of a normal type response , which I like. A deeper lower bass and a little bit more resolving highs, however not quite as mid rangey. I like both headphones but do think the nightowls are technically better.
Thanks for the reply I didn't like the nighthawks at first but I played a bunch and maybe they broke in they opened up I am looking for a closed portable headphones I ll see about getting nighowls. Thanks
The thing is, I have mdr z7 and the ends are 3.5 and 2.5. The sony pha amp is balanced but with the mentioned type connections. So, can i add a 4.4 adapter to the 3.5 slot and use a 4.4 balanced and actually work?
The only z1r Kimber kable that's available is this one SONY MUC-B20SB1
Which is not the one you have, where can anyone find yours? And are these (SONY MUC-B20SB1) as good as yours?
The SONY MUC-B20SB1 is the same cable, but for 4.4mm balanced connections.
I find that stiff cables last longer
Kimber and Cardas cable are my fav. I agree with you on the pure silver and cooper cables. Also a pure silver rca cables to connect Dac and hps amp makes a better signal transmission.
I always go for norne audio, 20AWG pure silver is just killer, sounds as smooth as cooper with all benefits of silver
They do make good cables, albeit over-priced.
Are you still doing your Patreon as TT ? Cause I'm pretty sure I'm the last one or 2 people supporting your channel, if you are not let me know thx.
Yep, it's either TT or Mediahound there. Thanks for your support!
Those z1r kimber kables are not available anymore.... There are different versions of it that are available. Where csn i buy the exactly that model? :( could you help?
Yeah, it's not longer being made. I would recommend ebay: ebay.to/3ditW46
MEDIAHOUND thank you! In terms of build quality, do you think they're the same? Assuming I can use 4.4 balanced one on my amp, do you recommend getting your version of the 4.4 version?
@@MeteoraEra Yes they are the same in terms of build. If you're amp has 4.4mm balanced out, then then that is what you should probably use.
MEDIAHOUND thank buddy
Sure these Sony cables are nice, but at $300 ??? You gotta be kidding me. Moon Audio has very high end cables, still very expensive. I too wish the industry would standardize. Just bought a $2k Astell&Kern player, but they use an almost priporitor 2.5mm connection. So now to listen to my Byr DT1777 with mini 3-pin XLR to the cups, and 2.5 mm on the player, ive gotta get a custom cable made up...Its like they do it to you just to make your life more difficult. I hear THX is coming out with a can that is Bluetooth, but actually has a DAC and Amp built in...Sounds to good to be true,, but well see...suppose to ship in August
$300 cable is actually quite cheap. Kimber makes $4000 cables.
Check LQI cables or Periapt cables very good quality and affordable
Hart Audio, u can customize your cables
not full info missing side where goes to main headphones
Whi cares about what the cable looks like..... they all preform the same function i just want something that's going to last
Snake oil 😂
You're saying the same stuff over and over again.... Yikes.
No I’m not. No I’m not.