{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-headphone-cable-for-audeze-headphones","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Headphone Cable for Audeze Headphones","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClear Headphone Cable, Built for Audeze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA headphone cable must physically match both ends of the chain: the connector on your headphones and the connector on your amplifier or DAC. Getting either wrong means the cable simply will not plug in, which is why the fit matters as much as the build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas Clear Headphone Cable is built specifically for Audeze headphones, terminating in a Cardas 1\/4\" (6.35mm) stereo male plug at the amplifier end and Audeze's own connector at the headphone end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrade 1, 99.9999% Pure Oxygen-Free Copper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas builds Clear Headphone Cable around a dual mono run, two completely isolated cables for left and right, the same approach used in its speaker cables. The conductors are Matched Propagation Kevlar-core Litz wire, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper with SPN clear coat, gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions, insulated in an FEP tape-wrapped jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDual Mono Geometry With a Suspended Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas suspends a composite shield of 42 AWG tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors, carried on oversized PTFE air-tubes, then finishes the cable in an ultra-soft extruded TPR jacket. The gauge runs 8x26.5 AWG for an outside diameter of 0.170 inches, or 4.31mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Connectors, Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis cable terminates in a Cardas 1\/4\" (6.35mm) stereo male plug at the amplifier end, and in Audeze's own headphone-end connector. It will not fit non-Audeze headphones, so double-check your specific model's connector before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Headphone Cable Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a pair of Audeze headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — this cable is built specifically for Audeze's own connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier or DAC has a standard 1\/4\" headphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e — the amp end is a Cardas 1\/4\" stereo male plug, the most common headphone jack size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Cardas's dual mono construction, the same approach used in its speaker cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clear Headphone Cable scales that design down specifically for headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing a stock or worn cable on a reference-level planar headphone\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clear Headphone Cable is Cardas's dual-mono flagship replacement line, not its entry tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour headphones are not made by Audeze\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas's other headphone-fit cables\u003c\/a\u003e cover different models; check which connector your own headphones use before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug the Cardas 1\/4\" (6.35mm) stereo male plug end into the headphone output on your amplifier or DAC, and the other end into your Audeze headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen power up the system as usual. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA headphone cable is one link between your headphones and an amplifier or DAC. It usually joins these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the amp end of this cable plugs directly into one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cable only helps once it's matched to the right pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — many desktop DACs include a headphone output this cable can feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-accessories\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — stands, cases and other gear for the same headphone this cable serves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the amp-end plug made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas machines its own GRQ-series 1\/4\" plug from eutectic brass and plates it rhodium over silver, a non-magnetic combination Cardas says keeps the contact clean for years. The cable itself carries a Cardas lifetime warranty against bad or intermittent internal connections, shorts, and loose connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat happens if I order the wrong connector for my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt simply won't plug in. Headphone connectors aren't interchangeable the way many amplifier connectors are, so check your headphones' own connector, and the amp-end plug your amplifier or DAC uses, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes this fit every Audeze model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas builds this for Audeze's standard connector; check your specific Audeze model's connector against the cable before ordering, since Audeze has used more than one connector across its range over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the amp-end plug balanced or single-ended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSingle-ended. The amp end is a standard Cardas 1\/4\" (6.35mm) stereo male plug, not a balanced XLR plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does dual mono construction mean here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas runs two completely isolated cables, one for the left channel and one for the right, rather than sharing a single jacketed cable for both. It's the same geometry Cardas uses in its speaker cables, scaled down for headphone use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a step up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cardas-audio-clear-reflection-se-hpc-headphone-cable-for-audeze-headphones-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas Clear Reflection SE\u003c\/a\u003e is a lower-priced Audeze-fit cable in the same product family, if Clear Headphone Cable is more than your budget calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about headphone cables, headphone amplifiers, or system setup? 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