The HC-8 is a single entry headphone cable featuring a female 4-pin mini-XLR headphone connector. This cable is intended for use with Sennheiser's HD490 Pro & HD 480 Pro headphones as well as Drop / Beyerdynamic's DT177X GO headphones (See Compatibility list below).
Specs
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Length:
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4.5 ft
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| Color: |
Red or Touch of Gray |
| Headphone Connector(s): |
Female 4-pin mini-XLR |
| Source side Connector: |
Female 4-pin mini-XLR (For use with our modular system. See Interconnect options in table below. Non-modular options available as well! See below). |
Material:
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Mogami OFC |
MODULAR!
This cable is balanced capable and modular; making it compatible with our entire interconnect line! Use the Interconnect dropdown above to select an interconnect you'd like this cable to ship with (See table further down the listing for details), or browse our Interconnect Collection for other options. If you'll be using this with a bunch of different gear, consider one of our Multi-Kits!
BALANCED?
This cable is balanced capable. Meaning if it is paired with a balanced interconnect, the headphone cable + interconnect assembly is balanced. If paired with a single ended (unbalanced) interconnect the headphone cable + interconnect assembly is unbalanced. Refer to the interconnects image on this listing as well as the interconnect options table below for more info!
GET THE HC + MK DISCOUNT
Pair this headphone cable with one of our MK-1 Multi-kits for our HC + MK Discount (Applied automatically when the two items are added to your cart). You can view other Mulit-kit options in our Multi-kit collection here.
CUSTOMIZE IT!
Need a length other than 4.5 ft? Would like a color choice other than Red or Touch of Gray? Head to any of the custom listings below where you can customize the length, color(s) and termination of this cable.
Custom HC-8
Twisted Braid HC-8
Braided HC-8
OTHER VERSIONS
HC-8 Cable Collection
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Description
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HC-8
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Our standard, modular version of this cable.
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RPL-HC-8
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A non-modular version of the HC-8 cable. Part of our Replacement Line. You can choose which connector you'd like the headphone cable directly terminated to.
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CST-HC-8
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A customizable version of the HC-8. You can choose length, termination & color(s).
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| TWBRA-HC-8 |
A customizable twisted braid version of the HC-5. |
| BRA-HC-8 |
A customizable braided version of the HC-8. You can choose length, termination & color(s)
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| BTQ-HC-8-BT |
This is a short HC-8 cable intended for use with headphone-attached Bluetooth devices such as the Qudelix 5k or Fiio BTR13 |
INTERCONNECT OPTIONS
This table provides details for the interconnect choices in the Interconnectdropdown menu above.
| Interconnect |
Description
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| Cable Only |
Just the headphone cable. No interconnect Included. |
1/4"
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3" variant of our IC-1: 1/4" TRS interconnect.
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3.5mm
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3" variant of our IC-2: 3.5mm TRS interconnect.
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[M] 4-pin XLR
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3" variant of our IC-3: [M] 4-pin XLR interconnect. Balanced
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2.5mm
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3" variant of our IC-4: 2.5mm TRRS interconnect. Balanced
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3.5mm 4 pole
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3" variant of our IC-5: 3.5mm TRRS interconnect. Balanced (Be absolutely sure that you have compatible gear for this. Your phone and laptop are not)
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| 4.4mm |
3" variant of our IC-6: 4.4mm TRRRS interconnect. Balanced |
| USB-C |
3" variant of our IC-C: USB-C interconnect. Uses the Realtek ALC5686 chip. |
COMPATIBILITY
The HC-8 is fully compatible with all of the headphone models listed below. If you have a question regarding compatibility, email us!
BEYERDYNAMIC / DROP
DT 177X GO
SENNHEISER
HD 480 Pro
HD 490 Pro
