New Audeze EL-8 Cable
 

The new Audeze EL-8 cable arrived today. I ordered the cable from Charleston Cable Company (C3).... I ordered their basic cable, which starts at $100.

It is obvious that C3 used the Audeze original connectors. I directly compared them to my factory cable and the connector is identical. The cable itself is considerably heftier, thicker. It appears to be a very nicely made cable, very similar to the cable that came with the McIntosh headphones.

I have only listened to a few songs so far, but at first note it was obviously that this is a good cable. Even though I got a substantially longer cable it actually sounds better than the original Audeze cable. This is a huge improvement for the EL-8 headphones, and highly recommended.

C3 offer two higher level cables depending on how critical you are I suppose. The highest one makes no sense to me since it would cost almost as much as the headphones. The service from the company was outstanding. I called Chris on Sunday and he shipped the cable out Monday. It arrived from the East coast to California in three days, with their standard shipping rate!

Audeze EL-8 Headphone Cable -- Canare - C3 Audio

Wow! That's awesome service and great news.

Congrats, Randy.

Yea, I am impressed with this company!

Randy... I'm glad it worked out, and you are happy! :music:

Ivan, thank you and very happy. I got to say, these guys do a great job on EL-8 cables.

Congrats Randy!

Thank you.

I know there are a lot of EL-8 owners out there. The only real complaint I have read is that people are not happy with the cable that is include from Audeze (and I concur). I would highly encourage any EL-8 owner to look into one of these replacement cables. It moves the headphone to a whole other level!

Thank you Randy... it looks like I'm headed in that direction:thumbsup:

I can second the positive opinion of this company's products and speedy delivery. On top of that, their shipping charges are low, too: $5.00 for priority mail!

And their products are very good.... and they were the only ones that I found making the Audeze EL-8 cable! Really fast shipping for cheap!

Hi - I was wondering if you had a problem with the original EL8 cable coming in and out. When i plug mine into my mac, I have to fiddle with it sometimes to keep the sound in both ears. The headphoens were never dropped, no damage, bought new. Thanks for any info

Hmmm... very occasionally if I move my head just right putting extra strain on one side or the other. But it comes right back on. If I am just sitting and listening I never have any issues.

uhhmike... Welcome to AA! :wave:

Sorry to be so late in my query but do cables make a improvement on performance of headphones, the EL-8 in general? By the way, I have the EL-8 OB...excellent headphone!

Enjoy The Music!

How does it sound with the apple iphone lightning cable?

Yes, the C3 cable makes a notorious improvement on the performance of EL-8. I bought the Canare version for my EL-8 OB and you perceive the difference through the whole range. Bass more defined, natural midrange and clearer highs . The Canare version is the entry level...