{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-reflection-se-hpc-headphone-cable-for-audeze-headphones","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Reflection SE HPC 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 Reflection SE Brings Clear Headphone Cable's Geometry Down in Price\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 Reflection SE builds on the dual mono geometry from the more expensive Clear Headphone Cable, built for Audeze headphones, with recently added internal dampening the company says tightens bass response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMatched Propagation Conductors on a Kevlar Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas builds Reflection SE around Matched Propagation conductors on a Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper with SPN clear coat, gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions, insulated in a PTFE tape-wrapped jacket with 3D-printed carbon fiber joiners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt Upon Clear Headphone Cable's Dual-Mono Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas says Reflection SE builds on Clear Headphone Cable's more expensive dual mono geometry, concentrically winding two conductors flanked by anti-static fibers inside a braided nylon jacket. The SE version adds improved internal dampening, which Cardas says results in tighter bass. The gauge runs 8x25.5 AWG for an outside diameter of 0.180 inches, or 4.57mm.\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 Audeze's own connector at the headphone end. It will not fit non-Audeze headphones, so double-check your specific model 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 and want Cardas's dual mono geometry at a lower price than Clear Headphone Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reflection SE builds on that same design approach at a more accessible price point\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 recently added internal dampening for tighter bass\u003c\/strong\u003e — that refinement is specific to the SE version of Reflection Headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely neutral, highly dynamic sound matters more to you than the absolute top of Cardas's line\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardas positions Reflection Headphone as a great match for virtually any headphone in that neutral, dynamic character\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;\"\u003eHow does Reflection SE compare to Clear Headphone Cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas says Reflection SE builds upon the successes of Clear Headphone Cable's more expensive dual mono geometry using Matched Propagation conductors instead, at a lower price. Clear Headphone Cable remains the more expensive, more elaborate build in Cardas's headphone-cable range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the SE designation mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSE stands for special edition. Cardas says the SE version of Reflection Headphone incorporates improved internal dampening, resulting in tighter bass response and a slightly larger outside diameter than the standard version.\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;\"\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-headphone-cable-for-audeze-headphones-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas Clear Headphone Cable\u003c\/a\u003e is the step up for the same Audeze fit, moving to Clear's more elaborate dual mono geometry and larger 8x26.5 AWG conductors.\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. 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