AKG EK 500S Coiled Plug-In Cable/AKG Studio Headphones 5m
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Manufacturer: AKG AcousticsModel: EK500S
Product features:
- Coiled 5 metre cable
- 3.5mm gold-plated connector
- Mini xlr connector
- Official akg cable
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Digital camera Review: A good replacement cable for AKG studio headphones.
Summary: 5 Stars
First off I would like to point out something very important about this product. This cable is not actually 16 feet in length, it is 16.5 feet of coiled cable. Coiled all the way down it is roughly only 4 feet in length, and can be stretched to around 10 feet in length. It would be a good comparison to say this cable is like an old fashioned telephone cable.
That said, this cable is not designed for its length, it is designed to be able to survive more effectively than its non coiled counterparts. Having purchased AKG headphones in the past, I can say that the standard non coiled cables will tend to break under the pressures of everyday use. Being constantly pulled on and coiled up for quick storage isn't good for these standard cables and they tend to break where they attach to the connectors.
That is where the EK 500 S stands out. This cable has extra reinforcement at both connectors, and the coiled design can take an amazing amount of tension and stress without breaking. Add to that the fact that the cable is coiled, and naturally shorter than the standard cable (around 4 feet), and you can store it easily without coiling up 10 extra feet of wire. Overall it is just a stronger and more robust version of the non-coiled variant, which sacrifices length for survivability.
The quality of the cable is, without a doubt, phenomenal. It has a mini-XLR connector on one end for connecting to all AKG studio headphones. On the other end it has a gold 1/8" mini jack that fits the 1/4" phone jack attachment that comes with the headphones. Here is my only problem with this cable though, the cable doesn't come with a new 1/4" extender attachment, you have to already have one. The 1/4" attachment rarely ever breaks, but this cable won't be giving you a new one, so if you're looking for a new one of those look elsewhere.
That said, the cable is a good replacement cable for a pair of AKG studio headphones that has a working 1/4" phone jack connector with it. It's strong and durable and presents good sound quality. I would expect nothing less from AKG, and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this product to anyone who uses their AKG headphones frequently and needs a more durable cable.
Summary of AKG EK 500S Coiled Plug-In Cable/AKG Studio Headphones 5m
Coiled headphone cable for use with certain AKG model headphones. 5 m/16 ft. long; mini jack plug; mini XLR plug for connection on headphones.Headphone Accessories
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