{"product_id":"kimber-kable-pbj-headphone-cable","title":"Kimber Kable PBJ Headphone Cable","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;\"\u003ePBJ Headphone Extension Uses Kimber's Reference-Level Conductor Geometry\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;\"\u003eKimber's PBJ Headphone Extension incorporates technologies found in Kimber's most costly reference models, built around a proven tri-braid Varistrand conductor geometry, terminated in Switchcraft 1\/4\" male and female phono plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTri-Braid Varistrand Conductor Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKimber says the tri-braid Varistrand geometry reduces interaction between signal and return while shutting out RF interference, a conductor arrangement the company also uses across its analog interconnect and speaker cable lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHyper-Pure Copper, Teflon Dielectric, Switchcraft Plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003ePBJ uses hyper-pure copper conductors insulated with pressure-extruded Teflon dielectric for pristine signal transmission end to end, all terminated in genuine Switchcraft 1\/4\" male and female phono plugs at each connector.\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 genuine Switchcraft 1\/4\" (6.35mm) male and female phono plugs, extending any headphone cable that already ends in a standard 1\/4\" male plug at its amplifier end.\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\u003eYour headphone cable is too short to reach comfortably from your listening position\u003c\/strong\u003e — this extension adds reach without replacing your existing headphone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Kimber's Varistrand conductor geometry, shared with its reference interconnect and speaker cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — PBJ carries that same technology down into a headphone extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour existing headphone cable ends in a standard 1\/4\" plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switchcraft's female jack accepts any 1\/4\" cable, regardless of which headphone it's built for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Switchcraft-brand plugs specifically rather than a generic connector\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kimber names Switchcraft by brand for both the male and female ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour headphone cable ends in something other than a 1\/4\" plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003echeck the connector on your existing cable\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering; this extension only accepts a 1\/4\" male plug\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 your existing headphone cable's 1\/4\" male plug into this extension's Switchcraft female jack, and the extension's own Switchcraft male plug into the headphone output on your amplifier or DAC.\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 Varistrand geometry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKimber's own name for this tri-braid conductor arrangement. It also appears in Kimber's reference-level analog interconnects and speaker cables, which is the pedigree Kimber points to when describing PBJ as carrying technology down from its costlier models.\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;\"\u003eWhy Teflon dielectric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKimber says pressure-extruded Teflon dielectric is used for pristine signal transmission around the hyper-pure copper conductors.\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;\"\u003eNot in the Kimber Kable headphone extension line we carry. PBJ is the top of that range. If you want to go further, call us and we will talk through the whole chain.\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? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"10 Foot \/ New","offer_id":45981928521901,"sku":"NEW-KKPBHP-10FT","price":141.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Foot \/ New","offer_id":45982756602029,"sku":"NEW-KKPBHP-15FT","price":181.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Foot \/ New","offer_id":45981821993133,"sku":"NEW-KKPBHP-20FT","price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Foot \/ New","offer_id":45982928535725,"sku":"NEW-KKPBHP-30FT","price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Foot \/ New","offer_id":45981842899117,"sku":"NEW-KKPBHP-5FT","price":100.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KimberKablePBJHeadphoneExtensionCable6.35mmMaletoFemale.jpg?v=1794066342","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-pbj-headphone-cable","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}