Sennheiser Replacement/Upgraded Cable

msg

I've been using a pair of Sennheiser HD 598cs headphones lately, picked up over the holiday.
They're not bad so far. Not as fat on the bottom end as the Bose TP-1As I usually wear, but overall better balanced and relatively comfortable.

The 3.5mm version of the cable that came with them is really short, and I'd like to pick up something a little longer for use in the office. As an aside, I had a new in package 3.5mm extension cable from Monoprice sitting around, thinking this would get me by until I found a longer cable. No. I'm mentioning this only to say that there was an obvious degradation in quality when I added this in. Didn't listen for very long after a couple of tests when I thought I noticed the bass dropping off noticeably. Would probably fall short elsewhere, as well. One of my more obvious observations in cable quality. I was actually surprised at the difference, I'm afraid to say. A bit spoiled, I guess.

So, I'm looking for a cable as good as or better than the oe cable for the 598cs.
Anyone using these or have any recommendations? Saw what looks like a nice offering on Amazon, but not sure of the quality. Apparently same as the Chinese offered Ebay ones.

voltz

Alpha design labs use to make some but they seem to be history, their web site is empty.

here a link to Furutech headphone connectors and I think this the one for the 598's if so I bet Doug could get the connector since he is a Furutech dealer and maybe be able to make you a cable?

http://www.furutech.com/2016/05/26/13211/

also Music direct use to have a lot to pick from and now they don't have much!

also Blue Dragon makes one that cost more then the headphones

msg

Thanks D, that gives me a few leads!

afterburnt

This? https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Audio-upgrade-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B00KAKBHKM/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486445195&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=Sennheiser+Replacement/Upgraded+Cable

Dabutcher

You can buy one direct from Sennheiser at a reasonable price. Good luck. D

msg

Bruce, that's the one I was looking at on Amazon, too. Looks nice, but I was just reading a review on another cable that says these headphone use independent grounds on the headphone conductor side. This one combines them there. Apparently this can reduce the stereo separation a bit?

Thanks D, I was wondering about that. I'll have another look on the Senn site to see what they have.

txcoastal1

I believe both Kimber and Cardas may have favorable options