I made an error in this video: both of these cables are approximately 4.5 feet long or 1.3m Sorry for the mix-up!
@hartaudiocables2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why I'm compelled to comment on this video almost a year after it came out. Maybe it's because I've noticed Apos cherry picking parts of this to negatively compare our product on their site. Either way, since it's pretty on-the-nose relevant to this video, I thought I'd go a little 'inside baseball' and provide more context! A couple years ago, Apos actually approached us about selling our cables on their site. We interfaced with them for a month or two trying to figure out the details on how it'd work. Long story short, we don't price in enough margin in our cables for Apos to view it as profitable enough to carry. So the deal got shelved at the time (I think considering it dead is now the more apt description probably 😂). Anyway, a few months after that fell through we saw that they launched the "Apos Flow" line of cables, which pretty much looked identical to ours (especially at the time). We're very flattered that they were so heavily inspired by our stuff. Although I will say it's a bummer to see them charging so much for it (but knowing how much profit margin they're looking for / needing, and what other companies charge simply because they can, it's not a surprise). Please don't take this as us saying anything about their cable, I've never tried them. I'm sure they're great too. We don't generally make a habit of comparing our product to others or making claims about our superiority to others; I just thought I'd share in a context where both products are being discussed in one place. Also, @passion for sound, thanks for taking the time! Dude was great dealing with us in getting his order created. Also, we definitely noticed the amount of positive comments regarding our product here, thank you so much. It is much appreciated. To the person who mentioned they'd like to see us offer a "premium" line. It's coming. And in keeping with our standard, it won't be absurdly priced either. Finally, I know our stuff is not necessarily THAT novel or unique that we have the right to cry foul anytime something similar looking comes out. Others besides Apos have done more egregious stuff than them (like copying our website's theme / verbiage to push product near identical looking to ours). I think we get bummed that so far in all of these cases, the opportunity is taken to charge $30 to $60 + more than what we do, and that seems a little excessive to us. Hope everyone's doing well! Thanks for reading if you did.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting and sharing this insight! It's so funny that I happened to end up reviewing both of these cables together by pure coincidence. I think it's important to note that the Apos Flow cables I reviewed are different construction from the Hart Cables and also don't have the very versatile adapter system. I can't speak to the production costs or margins of either cable I definitely know that I really liked the Hart adapter system and the ergonomics of the cable in general and I'm sorry to hear that you have to deal with companies ripping off your designs and marketing rather than applying some creativity and innovation of their own. I'm excited to see what you folks cook up for your premium line! Thanks again for commenting 🙂🙂
@bubblehead53942 жыл бұрын
Hart Audio is the winner, hands down! I may have missed it but Hart can sleeve your cable in any color or pattern you want.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I didn't mention the custom colour options, but that's a good point.
@burner89592 жыл бұрын
I just received a custom 6ft 3.5mm Hart cable for my Hiifiman 400se's, and I love it. I spent $50 combined on 2 different crappy cables from Amazon and they didn't last more than 2 months. The Hart's cost me $60 and the quality alone was worth it compared to the ones from Amazon.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
That's a great point about buying cheaper cables vs a one-time investment in a quality cable. Glad you're enjoying the Hart cable!
@josephchamberlain36812 жыл бұрын
Weather or not a cable makes a difference isnt my first question, my question is why are a few dollars worth of parts worth $150? It's not the amount of time it takes to manufacture the cable either. I feel the markup on cables, regardless of effect, is outrageous to the extreme. Just my opinion.
@WiiNV2 жыл бұрын
L🤫L Some Cultists, will Protect their Religion @ all Cost! 🤭
@AmazonasBiotop2 жыл бұрын
If you rent a space for manufacturing cables. Employee/s and insurance for those. Marketing resellers that add 50%-60% to sell them. So resellers take $150 you get $75 they also have costs to cover like you. So you need to buy a stock of cable roles in all the different types of specification, connectors, and equipment to be able to manufactur the cable. And yet you haven't sold any and have invested allot money and time, before you can start making them. Maybe it is cheap to avoid all that risk and pain and to get something professional made than trying to do it by yourself. Yes you can buy some cables and braid them and research how to terminate them in a balanced configuration and figure out how to make them to look nice. Maybe in the fourth try the feel and quality is almost on par with them that do it every day for a living. So we probably have wasted many hours until we are done and satisfied. My time is more worth than trying to save some dollars by doing it by myself. It is like saying why pay for a software when you already have the equipment to make it by yourself. Just sit down and learn how to program, build and execute your own software don't cost ANY dollars at all it only takes a couple years of your life to get there.. And it will maybe work but never as good as if a company with many developers, testers, documenting and support crew. It is not that easy that only look at the parts cost there is so much behind it that we never see. Just my two Satoshi.👍
@Nordraw2 жыл бұрын
Right you are my friend
@josephchamberlain36812 жыл бұрын
@@AmazonasBiotop the funny part is you still think the 75 is reasonable.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Joseph, if you look into the prices charged for high quality wire, this all starts to make sense. There is a lot of technology that goes into even being able to produce high quality (i.e. high purity, oxygen free, etc.) wire and that's just for the raw material. The cable makers then put huge amounts of time and effort into making each individual cable, marketing, packaging, paying rent, staff, buying necessary machinery. I've made my own cables using basic, cheap wire and it's clearly inferior to the specialist wires used in quality cables. Of course, you can choose to use whatever you like - this is just intended to share the potential benefits available IF you want to spend a bit extra.
@thatfellarosto Жыл бұрын
statement from Hannah at Hart audio on what the cables are made out of "FYI, we use oxygen free copper from Mogami for all of our cables. We don't mind telling people when they ask, just haven't gotten around to putting it on the site or anything. And we actually could build you a thicker / stiffer cable if you really are interested in that. It won't be as thick as the periapt one, but we can do the stiffer style through the custom shop."
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that, Rosto!
@jsuno23 Жыл бұрын
does thicker mean better sound?
@thatfellarosto Жыл бұрын
@@jsuno23 No, cables can only change sound slightly when a headphones impedance is below 10 Ohms which at that point you're just matching the impedance of the cable with the driver, which can cause changes in sound. They meant thicker as in the material is thicker
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Thicker wires CAN be better, but are not guaranteed to be better. There's more to a cable than its impedance as factors like the surface area of the wire, number of strands and materials used can all influence the way the signal travels along the wire and can influence the sound. Sadly, there are too many variables to say that anyone is specifically better.
@thatfellarosto Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound I doubt a thicker fabric wrapping around the cable will change the sound in any way 😂
@MisterChibs2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to get the upgraded Meze cable for my empyreans but couldn’t spend that much in good conscience while companies like Hart and periaptcables exist. I may do a vid on this subject myself. Great take!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
There are definitely some solid cable makers doing good, affordable cables now - it's great to have so many choices.
@BrianVallotton2 жыл бұрын
I just made my first order at Hart Audio. Thanks for the suggestions. I really appreciate your channel and your excellent and well thought out reviews. Keep up the great work!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
That's great news. Good choice! Glad I could help 🙂🙂
@ginom4072 жыл бұрын
I have 4 sets of Hart Audio cables for my collection of Hifiman, Meze, and Sennheiser headphones. Love those cables!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've got all bases covered! 😁
@franks81272 жыл бұрын
Hart Audio for me offers the best quality for the price, and the ability to mix and match cables with different ends lets me buy fewer cables.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! They're a great option
@dasninjastix2 жыл бұрын
I do like Hart Audio, their interconnect system is brilliant and the cables are very relaxed and tangle free. I had a QC issue with my balanced cable that they replaced and have had no issue since. A buddy of mine might have a QC issue with a cable he just received (could be the amp as well). So I also wonder about the quality of cabling their using but since their support was so helpful I'm happy to continue buying from them. I can justify the cost when they stand behind their product. I have no beef with cables or what they do to sound but damn.. does it get ridiculously expensive.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear about their good support. You're right about the potential cost of cables though. It can add up fast!
@2009morovis2 жыл бұрын
Hart Audio Cables uses oxygen-free copper from Mogami for their cables. According to Hannah from Hart cables.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming that.
@matusjurcik6974 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are very professional, you do a great job !!! 🔥🔥🔥, could you please recommend the best sounding headphone cable under 200 bucks to me (I actually need a cable under 150 eur/bucks, but prices could be higher in Australia right)? I need something good for my Hifiman edition XS.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Depending on where you are located, I really like the Apos Flow (USA), Aurealis Audio (Australia) and Gladiator Cables (in Europe, but ships globally)
@matusjurcik6974 Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound thank you, yeah I am in Europe.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
I'd check out the Gladiator Cables then. They have a new Caesar range that I hope to review soon. There might be other good options too, but I'm not specifically aware of others in Europe in your budget range
@matusjurcik6974 Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound 💙
@MODAC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. Apos sent me a set of Flow cables for my channel. I think they are very nice, but I haven’t had the time to compare.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@audiofile11782 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I've been on the fence about getting Hart Audio Cable and this helps greatly with the decision.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful!
@hamishthecat4370 Жыл бұрын
Hey Lachlan, I bought a balanced cable for my Audeze X cans from an American company calling themselves "Audiophile Ninja". There price was US$78 plus postage for a nine foot cable, worth a look.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for the tip
@farhanakhtar82522 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! Keep up the good work!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Farhan!
@JoShiiKinz2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say I'm new to the channel but I've watched a few of your videos before subscribing. I'm new the the hobby and bought the DX7 Pro. Wanted to say I love the content a reviews you're very fair and honest about the ups and downs of headphones making it so I'm not feeling the desire to spend insane amounts of money on everything. I was thinking of going flows but I really like the interconnect system on the harts so I think I'm gonna go with them.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Great news! Glad I could help 🙂 The Hart system is brilliant so you can't go wrong either way.
@dudexyt2 жыл бұрын
I recently got a black Apos Flow 4 pin XLR cable for my Drop Hifiman 5XX to upgrade over the stock cable. I didn't expect a big improvement, but it was a lot better than using the stock 3.5mm with 6.3 mm adapter SE option on my amp. It kind of felt like I got new headphones. Also because of the extra power of XLR I can use a lower volume and get "punchier" sound than my stock. It's nice to know it performed a little better than the Hart Cable. But I think it's very cool that Hart gives you extra adapters as part of the package, which adds a lot of value. I have 0 adapters at the moment a problem I need to correct.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying your Flow cable. It's a nice upgrade, isn't it? The Hart adapter system is brilliant, but it's not too hard to get a range of generic adapters 🙂
@CJDilag2 жыл бұрын
Here in my country (🇵🇭), there is a local cable maker, Connext Audio Cables, that makes modular system cables with interconnects (except XLR though) like Hart Audio Cables. Cable material is a shielded star quad wire; the split is paracord sleeved. Had mine customized (2 meters) for around $60 and I am using it on my Arya. Found it good for price and use. The lower end of the cable has a bit of stiffness but far less so than the stock Arya cable. Eventually aiming to get Hart Audio Cables.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear there are some other companies providing this type of cable. It will be interesting to see how it compares with the Hart cable.
@AlexFunkyFresh2 жыл бұрын
I bought both the Hart and Apos cable for my Klipsch HP-3s and listened to both for a few days before reading or watching any reviews as to not bias my thoughts. After watching I do have to agree for the most part with your review. Short overall conclusion: both cables and the stock cable on my Klipsch HP-3s all sound excellent. The only real reason the get the Hart or Apos is the build - in which case its about the features. Apos is soft and premium while Hart is modular. Cant go wrong with either. I do personally prefer the Apos because I love the premium feel. Long Review/Thoughts: From a build quality perspective, the Apos Flow is more premium feeling than the Hart or Stock cable on my HP-3s. It’s so soft, relaxed and supple. I can only describe as feeling like a nice thick shoelace. It just flows (pun intended) in any way that you manipulate it with no kinks - truly a very good cable to touch and work with in your hands. The Hart cable is also good. It is very different but is comparable in quality to the stock cable for the HP-3s (which is a very nice cable to be honest - it is just not the right length for me). However, the Hart cable does not feel as premium feeling as the Apos. The Hart feels like there is some empty room inside the paracord that is not filled so it ends up feeling more hollow. It is also stiffer than the Apos which is weird considering the Apos is a decent amount thicker. Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying it is stiff, just stiffer than the super supple Apos cable. The one thing that the Hart cable has going for it is the interconnect system which is pure genius. It is such a convenient feature that I do miss it on the Apos. From a sound standpoint… I’m going to be honest and say that I personally don’t hear any real difference. I did initially think that the Apos did a better job at sound separation but I think that was me wanting to believe that it did a better job lol. Its almost impossible to do a real ABX test with the cables since I had to take of my headphones, detach the cable, reattach the cable, then unplug and replug into my amp and then put the headphones on my head again. This takes me at least 20 seconds do perform and by then I cannot tell remember accurately enough to conclude a real perceptual difference. Additionally it’s impossible for me to position the headphones 100% the same on my head each time consistently and this will also affect the sound - likely more than the cable itself. I will have to say that if Hart stepped up the build quality to match the Apos it would be a no brainer end game cable. I can only imagine how nice and convenient a Apos quality cable would be like if it had the interconnect feature. If Hart ever reads this long comment, please consider making a premium line! A slightly more expensive but premium feeling cable with the Hart system! I have no doubt it would destroy all competitors.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Alex! I agree that it's tricky to compare cables due to the delays between each listen. I haven't tried the HP-3 to know the quality of their stock cable, but the differences between the Hart and Apos are very subtle so it's possible that all three cables could sound very similar.
@Slowbody1 Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSoundyeah I imagine they sound exactly similar lol. smh. getting cables is for function, features and ergonomics. Unless it's a complete crap wiring or introduces significant changes in resistance (not happening here at these gauges) the sound is going to be the same. good video about features but the sound difference is just silly.
@BigJalapeno2 жыл бұрын
This review came right on time, looking for a cable replacement. Thanks!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@heyguyslolGAMING2 жыл бұрын
Great Review Lachlan, I went w/ the XLR cable w/ my Empyrean's and I'm using a cheap amazon interconnect XLR to 6.35mm SE until I get my Soloist. I was wondering if you have noticed any issues w/ transient reflections while using headphone interconnects? Do you think the Apos Flow cable would be unadvisable to pair w/ the Empyrean's considering the quality gap as mentioned in the vid or would it be comparable to the stock cable? The Empyrean stock cable ergonomics are not particularly very good and I would like something a bit better until I can decide on a higher end cable. Btw, really love your T-Shirt.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
The Apos Flow will be comparable with the stock Empy cable I think, but I can't compare the two directly. As for issues with adapter leads, I've not noticed anything in my testing, but the quality of the adapter lead does matter
@daxwolfordmd2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love the content Big Hart Audio fan
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
They're great, aren't they? Glad you like the content :)
@olenronning5868 Жыл бұрын
Great review and still very relevant! If I wanted to move one notch up from the Apos for something to replace the good sounding but terrible feeling Susvara cables, what might you recommend?
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Olen! Maybe check out my recent review of the Gladiator Caesar cables (it's in a video called How to Choose Headphone Cables or something very similar). Beyond that, you're looking at the other popular custom manufacturers out there like Forza Audio Works, Double Helix Cables, Norne, etc. (in no particular order)
@martijnbos98732 жыл бұрын
Another great video 😃 Cool t-shirt btw
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video (and the t-shirt)
@xxburritobearxx1757Ай бұрын
Sennheiser cables arent nearly long enough for my pc playing bluetooth keyboard and mouse tv setup so i got a 15 foot cable from them. Nobody else sells cables that long for senny connection
@wiriadinata2 жыл бұрын
yes cable does matter toward sonic. Awaiting for Arya review....
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Not too long now 🙂
@ansel1112 жыл бұрын
Great info. Recently got Hart cables for LCD-X 21's, and loved the ergonomics and adapter system. I really wanted to love these cables. But after a day or too, I felt like something was off. It didn't even occur to me it might be the cables: I honestly was a skeptic about cables having any effect on the sound. But sure enough, I switched back to the stock Audeze cables (which are pretty good for stock cables honestly), and that fixed it. The Hart's seemed to flatten the sound stage. The effect was far less noticeable on my other headphones, but pretty apparent in the LCDs. I even blind A/B'd them (with some help from my son switch cables behind my back) and could pick them out. I'm very interested now to try the Flow's. They use OCC copper (like the audeze cable), and are just about the cheapest OCC cables I've seen. Hart audio said in an interview they use OFC cable, currently sourced from Mogami. They are vague on the specific model so they can remain flexible on sourcing.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Russ! It definitely aligns with what I've heard from the Hart Cables. They're excellent for ergonomics, but not always a sonic upgrade. The Apos Flow is normally at least a modest improvement
@ansel1112 жыл бұрын
@@hdsarma Honestly, it didn't occur to me to contact Hart about it. I didn't try getting a replacement cable. I just switched back to the stock cable. I'm using a Hart cable for my 6xx, as I wasn't able to hear a difference on that headphone. I think if I get back into cable rolling, I might standardize on 4.4mm terminations, then use adapters. 4.4mm is more common now on amps, and I can get mini adapter cables which are pretty similar to Hart's.
@belld0012 жыл бұрын
I have LCD-X too...I bought the Moon Audio Black Dragon as a replacement just in case. When I just received the BD, to my surprise it sounded A LOT worse than the stock cable. I then realized that the Audeze stock cable was a pretty decent cable. It might not be a fair comparison to Hart Cable though. If you checked the Audeze website the stock cable was about $200. Now after weeks of breaking in, the BD is catching up. Now I am having a very difficult time telling the difference between the BD and the stock. Even as it is, the BD has better resolved mid and highs, and I could tell the cable was not fully broken in yet. I will continue cooking the wire for a couple of months and cross my fingers.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Interesting about the BD cable. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@NushiSama2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a review on the Gu Craftsman Cables he has 3 different ranges available on Amazon the 6N Litz Single Crystal Copper, 6N Litz Single Crystal Silver, and the 7N Litz Single Crystal Copper and Silver Hybrid Weave cables. And to me they seem reasonably priced for cables of that quality and having atleast a 19 core wire
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip - I'll see what I can arrange
@kellycny652 жыл бұрын
Add Audiophile Ninja to your next cable review. Superb, affordable headphones, and company owner Jeremy goes the extra mile every time to ensure his customers are happy.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, Paul!
@diegoverona91972 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I bought a Hart cable for a pair of HD660s. It's fine, but the connectors are a bit "ugly" (specially their 6.3mm) and I find it to be too thin for my taste. All subjective really. I looked into Periapt cables then, but their Y splitters are just plain UGLY and huge. I looked around and finally pulled the trigger on a cable from Audiophile Ninja. The quality is just next level compared to Hart cable and it was just 63 bucks for a 6.3mm terminated cable. Apos cables are nice but way too expensive IMO. Also I kind of prefer the plastic Sennheiser connectors to metal ones. They feel out of place on a headphone that's mostly plastic.
@kellycny652 жыл бұрын
I meant to say superb, affordable headphone cables! :)
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Haha. That's how I actually read it. I guess my brain filled in the gap
@redrich20002 жыл бұрын
I've thought about getting the Hart cables for my Clears but the shipping to Australia always puts me off.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it is easier buying locally here in Aus. I almost always buy from Aurealis for that reason
@deadline76102 жыл бұрын
Nicely Done. Big fan of Hart Audio & they are good people to work with 👍👍. They also have custom colors you can go nuts with for a slight extra cost. If you had to guess how much more in price it would cost HiFiman to include a similar cable as Hart Audio's for the Sandaras ? $20-30 more maybe. Thanks
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I would be amazing to see a manufacturer include a cable like the Hart. Glad you liked the review!
@hugoanderkivi2 жыл бұрын
I think a few dollars. Companies can buy raw materials and products in bulk, saving substantial amounts, so it would be a small speckle in cost for HiFiMAN to include a nice, high quality cable.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
So true!
@JeradBenge2 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that I'm partial to Hart Audio cables. Those interconnects are so convenient, the case makes it easy to take everything I might need with me between locations, and the cables as a whole are quite nice. Have I heard better cables? Sure, I've even made better cables. Would those better cables ever leave my home studio? Only if I'm giving them to someone else.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, Jerad!
@dustinmihalcheon5013 Жыл бұрын
Love your shirt!! ❤ Do you have a Discord and if so is there a gamer group within your community?
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dustin! Yes, I have a Discord for my Patreon members. We have a few gamers in there and a dedicated gaming discussion channel too. 🙂
@dustinmihalcheon5013 Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound You’re welcome. Maybe I can get in on that one day. Love higher end gear and headphones when I can’t use my surround. But less user friendly then the “gamer” stuff.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Would love to see you there 🙂
@kurt1200320022 жыл бұрын
I am new to audio, and so far I did not manage to find a difference in cables. That doesn't mean there is no difference, just that I personaly I did not found a difference between stock cable and 100€ dekoni cable, or between generic usb or 200€ ifi USB cable. Once I will get to my end-game system, I will try again to see if I will hear any difference. In any case whatever I will or not hear is up to me, and I do not understand why anyone will get so angry about what other people like to use or not.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I agree. No need to be angry 🙂. I really respect your approach to this - try it for yourself, make up your own mind and be happy either way 🙂🙂
@Feliciano12v Жыл бұрын
Currently using NewFantasia 3.5 TRRS-2.5 6N OCC with my Sundara 2020 and am happy. I don’t find them to be bright sounding.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying them! I'm with you - I don't find them to be bright sounding either
@fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын
Having made cables for commercial sale, you are absolutely correct about silver plated copper cables. They have exaggerated treble and in my opinion don't sound pleasant in the long run unless the manufacturer uses some manufacturing technique to knock down the exaggerated highs. Pure OFC or OCC copper wire is what i prefer. However 99.99 pure silver wire is another situation, sounding very nice, detailed and natural. Needless to say, pure silver is more expensive.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, SL! I actually don't know if I've heard a pure silver cable as yet (other than a cheaper one which had purity issues I think)
@fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound ETP copper has a lot more impurities than even four 9s copper. You can often find it silver plated to protect the copper from teflon dialectric and sounds superficially good. I used to use six nines copper until they got greedy so I started using 99.95 pure copper that I had cryogenically treated. The cryo process brought out nuance and detail. Sounded as good as the six nines copper.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
That's very interesting! I'll have to see if I can find a cable made with it.
@KindredGh0st2 жыл бұрын
The real star of this show is your shirt! Hahaha... I need that shirt.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
It's awesome, isn't it!? It's from Threadheads (Threadheads.com.au)
@christianblais33502 жыл бұрын
Hi, I noticed that the Apos's balanced cable (with a 4-pin male XLR option for the amp) compatible with Hifiman Arya uses dual 3.5mm "TS" at the ends while cables from many other companies (like Moon audio) use dual "TRS" ends in their cables for the same kind of Hifiman products... Do you think I should buy dual "TRS" ends or dual "TS" ends for a truly balanced cable, or both kinds would work fine?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Both work completely fine 🙂
@christianblais33502 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound Very helpful as always so thanks to you "down there", from "up there" in Canada. :)
@MinimalUnbox2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Hart Audio cable with HD800s? How do you contrast it with stock cables?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Sorry - I haven't as I sold my HD800S
@dustinmihalcheon5013 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered a Hart cable. I love their custom colors and such. However I was curious if length in single ended matters for sound quality? Say the difference between 3-4 feet and more like 9-10 foot ones. My Ananda cable is unruly and I decided to get something more manageable but kept the length at 8 feet just for convenience. My DT 1990 Pro has a long cable (9 foot I believe) I use too and never really thought about length mattering in single ended cables till I saw everything seems to be shorter from these companies by default.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
I've never noticed an issue using longer cables - at least sonically, let's not talk about them getting under the wheels of my office chair! I think the shorter trend in cables is mostly for reduced cost and the fact that more and more people use headphones in desktop and portable type setups.
@dustinmihalcheon5013 Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound Lol good to know. I tend to try and hide my cables under the desk so I find longer runs (8-10 feet) convenient.
@RUMBLEGO12 жыл бұрын
Hi Lachlan! Have you ever tried the KK balanced cables? Right now i have the KK, the Apos Flow, Youkamoo and the New Fantasia balanced cables to swap between. The KK cable sounds absolutely incredible. The New Fantasia is making my ears bleed. The Apos Flow is nice but i don't find it nearly as good as the KK cable thus far. Going to give it several more hours before totally determining though. The KK sounded great right out of the box and i have only a few more hours on that than i do the Apos. I ordered it through Amazon and have until January 22nd to return it with the recent (this time of year) promo. Highly recommend giving that one a try if you haven't. It is $60 and full name is KK (HH-V). Listening with MacMini>ZenDac>Xduoo MT604>Ananda's. Really sounds nice. That New Fantasia though.....yikes! Tinnitus wonders they are.....hah. Wanted to do a round up of some cables since i have this long of window to listen before returning any. Thus far it is the KK, Youkamoo, Apos Flow and New Fantasia in that order for these ears. Pulling for the Apos to get better as i do like the red color (easy to see) and feel of it very much. The KK feels equally as nice if not better however. IMHO. Cheers :)
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware of the KK cables. Thanks for letting me know about them!
@TheSteve572 жыл бұрын
I have just got the Focal Clear. I need a cable, terminated in 4.4 pentacon, what would you suggest ???, thanks.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I personally like the sonic performance of the Apos Flow (if you're in North America). The Hart Audio Cables are fantastic if you're likely to need different terminations at the amp end and Gladiator Cables are great for the price. Any of those three will perform well without spending heaps of money, but you can always go higher to brands like Norne, Double Helix, Aurealis and Forza to get even better cables still.
@Sid1804.2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the He400se. Glad it came with the upgraded cable that comes with the 400i. No need to upgrade I guess.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a much better cable than the original silver one!
@immigen2 жыл бұрын
Was the shipping to Aus on the Hart cables expensive? That interconnect system is so clever.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I can't recall exactly now, but it was about $20 AUD I think and that might have been via a courier rather than post.
@alanchristilaw56402 жыл бұрын
Hart allows the versatility to connect an infinite number of phone combos, with any termination I'll run across. I have straight terminations and 90 degree terminations. From Sennheiser 600 to Ananda, all the way to 2 pin IEM's. Custom colors to custom, one-off terminations. I've got them all.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
They're great like that, aren't they? Sounds like you're a long term, loyal customer 🙂
@aRc11-112 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSoundIt's a reasonable quality at a reasonable price. I feel the customer service keeps bringing me back however.
@dickeyjonathan2 жыл бұрын
@@aRc11-11 I'll second this. The system is so brilliant for those of us with many types of amps and headphones, and I have one for each style of headphones I own. Hart is also wonderful to do business with. At one point I ordered the wrong style of connector, and they quickly helped me swap them out with a positive attitude. Would definitely recommend to a friend!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
That's so good to hear, Jonathan
@adrianmorrish84942 жыл бұрын
Hart do cables in all sorts of lengths plus custom option, if you think you are going to h et into these excellent cables buy the connector kit if you are going for different headphones, the shipping cost will get expensive if you buy them peacemeal.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Good point. The connector kit makes so much sense too!
@robhaddick17172 жыл бұрын
Hi Lachlan , Been on the Apos link for headphone cable, having trouble working out what one i need. I have the Emotiva GR1, and looking for a balanced 2.5mm DAC end for the Hidiz S9 Pro and dual 2.5mm into the Emotiva headphone. Can you help me workout which one i need? Either Hart Audio or Apos Flow
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, both companies will make a suitable cable. In the case of Hart you'd buy their twin 2.5mm cable and then either the interconnect kit or just a single 2.5mm interconnect. The interconnects are the part that connects the main cable from the headphones to the amplifier. For Apos, it's much simpler, just look for the 2.5mm to twin 2.5mm cable. I'll see if I can grab a link for you.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
This is for the Meze 99s which use 2.5mm connectors so it should be just right for your cans: tinyurl.com/Flow25
@nusarawj45412 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely get Hart Cables if the shipping to Singapore didn't cost USD$36
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Shipping is a killer at the moment! I'm not sure what their headphone cable range is like, but maybe check out Ares Audio who are local to you in Singapore IIRC
@nusarawj45412 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound Thanks for the reply! I just checked the prices and they cost around SGD270 which is significantly higher than Hart Cables, kinda makes the shipping sting less haha
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Yeah, that's where the Hart cables are so good - they're so well priced to begin with. One other option is Aurealis Audio here in Australia, but I think Hart will still be cheaper
@fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын
Lachlan, I'm a little confused. You seem to be stretching those cables from hand to hand with your arms outstretched. Generally our wing span is equal to close to our height. Seems like they are about two meters long unless perhaps you are one meter tall?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Lol. I'm definitely not 1m tall. I'm also not 2m tall 🙂 Hart list their cables as 4.5 feet long or about 1.3m
@StormNinjaPenguin2 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound you really ought to have had this detail correct in the video.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
That's a fair point. Sometimes we all make mistakes - sorry
@fletchermunson62252 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound You are forgiven.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Thanks SL. I think the 3 from the 1.3m got stuck in my head. 😂
@kyron422 жыл бұрын
" so feel free to pick and choose the information you want and disregard the stuff that you don't" so cables are like a religion then.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@curlmythic2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lachlan, I was wondering if you know anything about and have have any opinions on Koala Audio Cables?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Some of my patrons have tried them with good results, but I've not yet tried any myself
@ydid6872 жыл бұрын
honestly after the whole shebang of Joe Skubinski JPS labs cable fiasco on head-fi and Jude's intervention on re-branded Eupen cables i'm reasonably understandably averse
@MisterChibs2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain further or provide a link? Just curious what happened and what the conclusion was.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
The JPS thing was pretty bad and has made me wary of JPS and Abyss (same owner). There are great cable manufacturers out there though. The key is that both Hart and Apos aren't suggesting that these cables are made of anything fancy or that they'll transform your listening experience. They're just making some lovely ergonomic cables that happen to provide a slight lift in performance from some of the stock cables on the market. Often, the red flags are the marketing. If they're making BIG claims about huge sonic changes, be wary. Cables do make a difference, but they're rarely dramatic or transformative.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
By the way, KZfaq is pretty quick to auto-remove some comments, particularly those with links. Just letting you know that it's not me removing the comments 🙂
@ydid6872 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound these comments and that "I've got your back" shirt are really blowing my mind ;)
@MisterChibs2 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound I must have missed the comment with the link but get the just of it now. Thx.
@robcaputo9708 Жыл бұрын
My flow just arrived. I should say they arrived long enough ago to deeply Listen to a brilliant recording of Beethoven’s seventh Symphony, and some Béla Bartók, and some Mobie and some stones. If I disagree with you at all it is that you I undersell them.
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
I don't like to overstate things and it's much nicer for people to get a nice surprise than disappointment. 😉 So glad you're loving the upgrade!
@robcaputo9708 Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound the sound change is obvious. Plus I got the red ones they are lovely.
@BillyKueekSG2 жыл бұрын
I clicked on the link, selected duo 3.5mm for my headphones and tried to purchase the interconnect kit in order to have different connector types to my amps but can’t seem to be able to choose the interconnect. Am I missing something?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
The way their system works is you buy the cable itself and then either buy interconnects 1-by-1 or just the kit which comes with 4.4mm, 3.5mm with 6.4mm adapter, and 4-pin XLR. In other words, if you buy the kit you don't need to choose which interconnects because you get them all
@BillyKueekSG2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I got it!
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Great! Enjoy
@BillyKueekSG2 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound, thank you sir
@BillyKueekSG2 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound, placed my order now waiting for the Hart cables to arrive with the kit
@GREGBT692 жыл бұрын
I didn't see that Sundara cable on the Apos site.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
It's just listed as a twin 3.5mm termination or similar. All of the HiFiMan cans these days use the same 3.5mm entry on each cup
@GREGBT692 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound So Apos flow doesn't make that type of cable?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Yep - here you go: apos.audio/collections/apos-flow-cables/products/apos-flow-headphone-cable-hifiman-sundara-ananda-arya-susvara?sca_ref=392228.ynRkq8vafU
@aceofspades66672 жыл бұрын
I agree with your take on cables that they do indeed make a difference. The issue for me is the increase in price point contrasted with the diminishing marginal improvements. People will go by a used Utopia for $2K USD and then a Dana Lazuli cable for $1.5k USD which IMO starts to get into snake oil territory. The differences, cost, and specific materials /quality are all sort of a mystery for what you get .
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree that expensive cables often don't make sense. My secondhand Utopias came with a ~$1000 cable and I actually prefer the stock cable. There's no guarantee that expensive cables will improve the sound
@SharkWithADrill2 жыл бұрын
song name at 4:55?
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
Sorry this one took a while! It's called I'll Get Over You by Adelyn Paik. I got it from Epidemic Sound (link in description) but it might also be on some streaming services
@SharkWithADrill Жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound thank you
@PassionforSound Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 🙂
@eddyhsu19782 жыл бұрын
what's the Korean song called in the intro part of the video?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I'll check and let you know 🙂
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the slow response on this one! The track is I'll Get Over You (K-POP Version) by Adelyn Paik
@audioaficionado94942 жыл бұрын
Never heard of these companies when searching for a balanced cable for my Sundaras to Jotunheim 2 😞 Got a 5' Surf cable with the proper terminations for $100 and no extras. I still don't feel ripped off. Kit sounds awesome and is well constructed.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
That's all that matters is you're happy. There are lots of great brands popping up to make quality, affordable cables now - it's great!
@Doegiz2 жыл бұрын
Wow I was actually fairly surprised to hear your impressions of how the hart audio cables sound matched my experiences entirely. They are actually fairly decent cables, still better than your average cable that many mid range headphones often ship with. Hart audio cables do deliver on the money spent for sure. I've been tired of people in the audio realm trying to say that cables don't matter in the audio chain, because they really do, and this is a prime example.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree, Doegiz. Cables aren't a priority compared to DAC, amp and headphones, but they definitely influence the sound! 🙂 Nice to hear we've perceived the Hart Cables similarly. Always nice to get some confirmation.
@lylejorgenson48782 жыл бұрын
Sir, I need the affiliate link for that shirt.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
There's no affiliation, but threadheads.com will get you there I think. If not, threadheads.com.au
@frederf69 Жыл бұрын
Passion for Fashion 🤣🤣
@kyron422 жыл бұрын
Why not include cheap cables such as Openheart?
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
It's always about what I have available at the time, Kyron.
@kyron422 жыл бұрын
@@PassionforSound ok
@kennwin2 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciate this video! Did not know of these. Although, my wallet does not thank you
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Sorry about your wallet! At least these are pretty versatile and, depending on your headphones, the cable you buy now could potentially stay with you for future purchases too
@darrellross86092 жыл бұрын
Forza Audio Works. The Best.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have a Forza cable and it's lovely!
@matreviewlab2 жыл бұрын
You should make a Passion for Snake Oil t-shirt! 😋
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Lol. I don't want people to think that I endorse snake oil products. 🙂
@Audfile2 жыл бұрын
I got those beat. Amazon, $12.
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
Beat on price? Yep 😉
@harris02542 жыл бұрын
Still peddling snake oil I see
@PassionforSound2 жыл бұрын
No snake oil here. As I clearly explained in the video, my focus was predominantly on the ergonomic improvements.