Yes, it can be a rabbit hole but I normally get to the most pleasant setup to my ear and stop right there 
. Itās normally the Harman target with minor adjustments to compensate for different source.
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Iām not fan of bass but increasing 100hz from eq apo 15 band graphic eq adds so beautiful āāplanar slamāā. I feel like this headphone already has a lot of sub bass but lacks a bit impact. Increasing 100hz give very nice impact and increasing 63hz fills the impact. I feel like anything below adds a bit too much mud. Default sub bass is more than sufficient. What do you think ?
First time diving in to equalizer this much. I really like this headphone a lot.
This beautiful performance helping me adjusting bass and maintaining fine detail. This also can help with the treble adjustment for gaining a bit more impact without introducing ÅÅÅ sound.
Iām still not sure about the upper mid dip. It shows in measurements but some say concha gain compensates that.
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I tried the EQ APO graphic EQ but never got deep into it then I switched to Peace add-on for EQ APO. This is what my EQ adjustment for Ananda looks like:
Pardon the messy frequency arrangements 
In a way, itās very similar to what you did with the low end frequencies just with the addition of low shelf filter to smooth out the transition. I recommend trying this add-on. One of the main reason for me to switch to this add-on is its ability to activate any EQ setting with a push of a button (through a device like stream deck) making the switch between no EQ to EQ for any headphone in my collection a breeze. If you donāt have a device like Stream Deck, you can also simply create a link/shortcut on your desktop for easy activation. All shortcuts to the EQs are done within the add-on with a simple operation too.
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I was using Peace but i like eq apo alone. Uninstalled the Peace recently. It also increasing the volume at default settings i donāt know why. Pre amp 0 is like +10 db with Peace. What i like about eq apo graphic eq is that when you line up 2 eq band it draw flat line between them so it acts like low shelf filter not like 2 disconnected mountain peaks.
This is similiar eq to what i plan. I like a bit less bass but definitely more high bass since Ananda slam really benefits a lot. +3 db from 0 to 100 and it slowly drops to 0 db until 160hz.
-1 or -2 db between 200hz-1000hz. Playing with it using multiple songs. Currently not sure about the upper mid dip. Testing it to see i like it or not. My Ananda is new so iām still adapting to itās default tonality.
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Greetings,
My headphones are Hifiman Ananda and I use the stock cable. I am wondering if anyone in the community can recommend an aftermarket headphone cable that they found matched and made a great improvement?
I love the spacial experience and transparency I have now but wonder if a different cable might offer some further texture to the sound. Suggestions would be much appreciated.
I stream through Roon; Innous Zen 3; Mytek Brooklyn Dac+
I am also interested in a tube h/p amplifier. Anyone using a Woo Audio WA22 ? Any other suggestions?
Thank you,
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I use Periapt cablesā¦ another good option is Hart Audio Cables =) but there are a lot of cable makers that do exceptional work, such as Forza and many othersā¦Iāll let others add their suggestionsā¦
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Are they really improving the sound ?
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Thank you @TylersEclectic
I have looked at some cable makers and know they do great work.
So, Iām really after a cable that has a reputation for revealing instrumental texture.
eg. the articulation of the stringed instruments - the pull of the string. A cello sounding like a ācelloā and not a violin sounding a couple of octaves lower. The woodness texture of a baroque recorder.
Can cables do this?
Thx so much,
ummā¦ I am not sure a cable can do thatā¦ or at least in my experience I have not had a cable that has done such audible changesā¦ you would be better served, focusing on headphones, then amps, and finally DACs for the biggest changes in audio changesā¦ Tube amp might bring some of these for youā¦ I know there are cable makers that claim these things to some degree and charge quite a bit for thisā¦ but once again I donāt have any experience with those companies nor have I experienced a cable to make any significant change to audio quality in my audio journey so far ā¦
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In my experience, cable can change the sound. Whether itās an improvement or not is for you personally to decide. This is assuming the context of comparing decent cables from one material to another. Not a super crappy cable vs a good one. Just have to put the context in there because assuming everyone on the same page can get me in trouble these days 
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To be fair I think the resistance/conductivity of the material can have changes to the audio, but to change the sound of strings and resonance of a wood instrumentā¦ that Iāve not personally experienced nor heard someone that hasā¦ but Iām only one person that hasnāt experienced it. Iām not saying it isnāt possibleā¦ just from my limited experience it seems improbable.
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I agree. I think youāre falling down the wrong rabbit hole here @audionut.
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Hey @audionut and fellow Ananda owner! I would have to agree with @TylersEclectic and @ProfFalkin about the cables probably not delivering what you are searching for. As an Ananda owner I can tell you some things that might get you closer to what you are looking for from my experience. The Anandaās can sound really great with some solid state amps depending on the DAC they are paired with as well as the recording. From my time with them I tend to like them on tube Hybrids or a little warmer solid state amp vs. super analytical amps for pure music enjoyment. Once again this can differ some depending on the recording. I have heard the Mytek is a excellent streamer but the Internal Headphone Amp/Dac isnāt as enjoyable sounding as some other options. I donāt have personal experience with it however so take that with a grain of salt. What other amps/dacs have you tried them with other than the ones you listed?
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From what I have learned from reading about Tube Amps (I donāt actually own one) they might offer what youāre looking for. I would look into them. I donāt think investing in expensive cables will give you what you desire. I like fancy cables as much as most but if your looking for meaningful changes in sound itās hard to get past it just being Placebo. Iām a big fan of Placebo too. Its given me some of my greatest listening sessions. Good luck.
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Thank you for all the comments.
Has anyone experience with the Woo WA2 or WA22 tube amps?
The WA22 is balanced versus the WA2 unbalanced.
Thx,
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Donāt know about sound quality but Ananda have the weirdest stock cable iāve ever seen. I never understood people criticizing cables and buying expensive aftermarket ones but Ananda made me understand that lol. However itās still not the end of the world. Itās just not convenient.
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Hello @sunzon
Thank you. Can you explain what you mean by ānot convenientā. Why is the stock cable āweirdā?
It does feel a little strange, I guess 
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My factory HiFiMan HE-560 cables were as stiff as boards. It took days and days for them to uncoil, and took a fixed curl easily.
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Weird because they look like hospital tubes lol aside from that not convenient because heavy and stiff. I mean you always feel and worry about them. They do not disappear while using the headphone.
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I have some silver cables (S3) and they sound absolutely the same as a copper cable (BlackWidow from ToxicCables).
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