Replacement HD600 cables - spec

[Raymond Lin]

I want to replace the stock cable, but what do I choose?

for like for like...do I want

3.5mm 3 pole
3.5mm 4 pole
4.4mm Male Balanced
6.5mm Male Plug
XLR 4 Pole Male.

I just want stock, to be able to use with my MacBook if I wanted.

I know it is one of the 3.5mm one but not sure if it's 3 pole or 4 pole.

 

[Raymond Lin]

The stock cable is a 3 pole, the original cable has a 6.5mm plug with a 3.5mm embedded in it (the 3rd party replacements usually don't have that).

I assume the 4 pole 3.5mm is for better compatibility with mobile devices that have av4bpole connection for mic, the other options are for balanced amps.

Thanks, yeah, I have the adaptor, and a couple of others too so that's not a problem. I don't have a balanced out amp so don't need a balanced cable, or XLR, perhaps that comes later when I upgrade.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Why are you replacing the stock cable? Is it damaged?

If so you could just grab an official replacement part direct if you want like for like.

Different lengths and the official one is also double the price.