Cardas Audio Clear Headphone Cable
Elevate your listening experience with the Cardas Audio Clear Headphone Cable. Engineered with separate, concentric Matched Propagation Conductors for each ear, this 1.5-meter cable ensures optimal signal transfer for audiophile-grade sound reproduction. It features a black and white fabric braid over an Alcryn jacket, with anodized aluminum joiners and a custom Delron splitter. Available terminations include single Cardas stereo 1/4" plugs or balanced configurations with Cardas Golden XLR plugs, ensuring broad compatibility with high-fidelity audio equipment.
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3007
/ 5745
#3007 in Audio & Video Cables
Price vs Category Average
-8%
Below average
Length
1.5
/ Meter
Who it's for
- Elevated Sonic Clarity
- Exceptional Build Quality
- Optimized System Synergy
Who should skip it
- Significant Investment
- Subjective Value Proposition
- Potential for Diminished Returns
Key Specs
Length
1.5 Meter
Outside Diameter
0.17" × 2
Conductor Type
Concentric, Matched Propagation
Dielectric Type
PFA and Teflon, Air
Inductance
0.0176 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance
278 pf/ft
Cable AWG
7.5
Features
- Designed for HiFi Man headphones
- Premium construction for audiophile sound quality
- Enhances clarity and detail in audio reproduction
- Broad band shielding
- State-of-the-art dielectric configurations
- Ultra pure, grain-free 'low eddy' copper conductors
- Golden Ratio constant Q strand scaling
- Matched propagation strand layering
- Forged spade connectors for solid copper junction
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Cardas Audio Clear Headphone Cable for its exceptional build quality and the perceived enhancement it brings to their listening experience. Many reviewers highlight the cable's robust construction and premium materials, suggesting it feels like a significant upgrade. While the price point is often mentioned, a strong theme emerges around its value, with users feeling the investment is justified by the noticeable improvement in audio clarity and detail. This cable is frequently described as a worthwhile addition for serious audiophiles seeking to optimize their high end headphone setups.
Know before you buy
The Cardas Audio Clear Headphone Cable is engineered specifically for HiFi Man headphones, ensuring a precise fit and optimal signal path for that brand's specific architecture.
This design aligns the signal propagation speed with the conductor's physical length, which helps eliminate timing errors and smearing. The result is a more coherent, detailed, and natural soundstage.
Yes, you can select between a standard single 1/4" stereo plug or balanced configurations using Cardas Golden XLR plugs, depending on your amplifier's output requirements.
The cable features a flexible Alcryn jacket covered by a durable black and white fabric braid. This combination provides a balance of structural integrity and enough flexibility to prevent the cable from feeling stiff or cumbersome during listening sessions.
The 7.5 AWG rating indicates a very substantial conductor size, which ensures extremely low resistance. This allows for effortless current delivery, helping your headphones maintain dynamic range and control across the entire frequency spectrum.
Yes, the cable utilizes broad-band shielding to protect the signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. This ensures that the audio signal remains clean and free from background noise.
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