Replacement HD600 cables - spec

Raymond Lin · 3 Sep 2023 at 12:57

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.

Rroff · 3 Sep 2023 at 13:14

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 a 4 pole connection for mic, the other options are for balanced amps.

Raymond Lin · 3 Sep 2023 at 13:18

Rroff said:
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.

Speed · 3 Sep 2023 at 13:58

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.

Raymond Lin · 3 Sep 2023 at 14:04

Speed said:
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.

Speed · 3 Sep 2023 at 14:21

Looks to be around £21 + post direct but yes, it is a bit on the long side.

BananaDunka · 17 Sep 2023 at 02:22

I've had those cabes before as well as other sin similar price range for my HD650s (same cable).

The problem with anything in this price range is they are just as heavy as the stock cable and I find that annoying. I went the Custom Cans cable route and the weight difference is massive, you don't even notice a cable is attached and there's no physical cable noise as the cable taps against either itself or the desk/chair or whatever.

Bit more expensive, but you can tailor the cable to your exact needs, and quality is superb.