4 Pin XLR to Dual 3.5mm Male Version

Waited about six months to post this review because I wanted to be sure it was going to perform well and hold-up to daily use. My first impressions were very positive regarding the materials and appearance that belie it's relatively low cost. As of today I can confidently say this 3.5mm to balanced 4-pin XLR has exceeded my expectations. It's a great sonic improvement over the stock Hifiman single-ended cable that came with my Sundara.

I have a few pairs of HiFiMan headphones (HE4XX and a pair of Ananda's) and a balanced HiFiMan DAC/Headphone Amp....so I needed a balanced cable to work with this setup, not wanting to spend over $100+ for a cable to see if the headphones performed better with a balanced cable, I gave this one a shot, and to my surprise it has been working wonderfully. There might be better cables available, but for this price and the quality, I will never know for sure, I will be keeping this cable as it sounds great, has a nice build quality and doesn't add any colorization that I can tell to the music...this is a keeper.

When I am this impressed I have to write a review, especially at this price NOTHING comes close. Amazing cable and great upgrade for my Massdrop Hifiman HE-4XX cans. (balanced made a huge different in sound for me, singled ended for me was 2 watts and now I am feeding them 6 watts) First thing to mention is ZERO microphonics (sound from rubbing on your clothes or something like that). The braid is tight and feels great and cable is the perfect length at just a bit over 5 feet. Packaging was impressive too. Came not only in a little clear plastic container but also in a nice little pouch and the cable was bound with a little leather wrap with a button. All the connectors came with a little baggie over them to prevent them from rubbing/scratching/etc while being shipped. The left 3.5mm connector is denoted by the little black rubber bit behind the connector and the right is clear. Look no further this is the cable you need! (assuming it's compatible with whatever you are going to use it with)

I'm just gonna throw it out now, but unless your cable is damaged, a new cable won't objectively affect your audio quality. I got this because it's a little longer than what I had before. I knocked off a star because the right cable has a loose connection or something, so if it's in the wrong spot it cuts out. Not sure if I want to return it or try to fix it, since it's mostly fine and easy enough to deal with, but QC obviously let something slip. The cable itself feels nice and comes with a little carrying pouch, in case that's something you think you might need. But yeah, it's about a foot longer than what came with my headphones and it's XLR, which has more power on my amp. That's why I bought it, and it does the job. I'd probably buy again.

Because your HIFIMANs deserve a proper meal, not microwave noodles. --- 📦 Specs That Actually Matter Connection A: 4-pin XLR (male, for balanced output) Connection B: Dual 3.5mm (compatible with HIFIMAN HE4XX, HE400i, Sundara, etc.) Length: ~1.5 meters (~5 ft) Cable Type: 8-core, silver-plated OFC copper Construction: Braided, semi-flexible Color: Transparent jacket with bronze/copper shimmer Compatibility: Works with any HIFIMAN dual 3.5mm headphones (check your model) --- 🎧 Subjective Impressions – The “Oh Wow” Upgrade Let’s be honest: most stock HIFIMAN cables feel like they were added as an afterthought. Flimsy, stiff, tangle-prone… aka the spaghetti special. So I picked up this Youkamoo 4-pin XLR cable expecting a minor quality-of-life bump. What I got? A legit performance and aesthetic upgrade that made me double-check the price like, “Wait, this didn’t cost $100?” 🪢 Build Quality: The braid feels tight but smooth—not the stiff type that coils up like a snake on Red Bull. The bronze/copper shimmer actually looks premium, and fits right in with a clean desktop setup. XLR connector is solid metal, with no play or wobble. Ear-side connectors fit snug, no loose clicks or static. Zero microphonics. 🔊 Sound Quality: I tested it using a balanced amp (XLR out), feeding my HE4XX and Sundara. Instant difference in stage width, improved instrument separation, and more headroom. It’s not adding fairy dust—it’s just letting your amp do its job. Stock cable = closed hallway. This cable = open studio. Imaging and clarity improved on complex tracks (jazz, orchestral, gaming soundtracks). 🎮 Bonus: Gaming Use Paired this with my balanced DAC/AMP stack for some Warzone and Elden Ring sessions. Footstep separation and ambient detail were noticeably sharper with this cable in the chain. Balanced output isn’t just for music nerds—it’s legit for competitive gaming. --- 🧠 Pros & Cons – No Fluff ✅ Pros: Clean build, tight braid, no noise Solid XLR connector + dual 3.5mm fit perfectly with HIFIMAN Real-world audio improvement with balanced gear Aesthetic glow-up for your setup Doesn’t feel (or look) like a budget cable ❌ Cons: XLR only—no 2.5mm/4.4mm adapters included Slightly stiff at the Y-split, but nothing that ruins daily use Doesn’t magically fix bad recordings (sorry, YouTube compression) --- 🎯 Final Verdict: This isn’t “just a cable.” It’s an audio upgrade, visual upgrade, and desk setup flex—all in one affordable package. If your HIFIMANs are still running the stock limp noodle… you’re holding them back. This Youkamoo bronze braid? It feeds them balanced power and commands respect. It’s like giving your headphones a gym membership and a tailored suit. --- 🔊 Review by Hi-Tek HQ – Real Tech. No Hype. We test gear with real ears, real desks, and real expectations. This cable lives up to the Hi-Tek standard: 90–95% of flagship performance without flagship pricing. 📲 Follow @HiTekHQ on Instagram, Threads, and YouTube 🎧 Honest Reviews | Audiophile-Gaming Crossovers | Real-World Tech Breakdowns 💼 Self-funded. Sponsor-ready. Viewer-first, always. Affiliate links help—bias never included.

I needed a cable for my Hifiman HE-560 and balanced Schiit stack. I was looking at a few options on Amazon and anything decent was $50, at which point I would rather get something custom made at Peri..... Then I found these and thought I give them a try since Amazon has such a great return policy. My thinking was if these suck then I'll just order a custom set, but looks like I won't have to. They sound great, really solid/nice material, look good, right length for desktop use, not stiff, and as others have said come packaged very well so as not to scratch.

I purchased this for the Hifiman Ananda headphones to replace the awful and lengthy stock cables it comes with. Without a doubt this is the nicest 3.5mm to XLR cable I have found on Amazon. This cable comes packaged inside a hard plastic box, inside a pouch, neatly coiled and clasped with a leather strap. Each individual connector also had a clear plastic baggy placed over it, presumably to keep them free from dust. Note: the baggies covering the 3.5mm connectors were labeled L and R, but black is left and clear is right in case yours lacks markings and you're not sure. The cable is a 6-strand jewelry weave which is pretty tightly woven. It feels like the strands are coated in a thin plastic or heat shrink material. It is highly flexible and has a pretty nice feel to it overall. The cable leads to a metal/carbon fiber Y-split with a stainless steel sliding piece, which seems to move up and down without too much problem. No quarrels with the individual connectors. The 3.5mm jacks are metal and non-branded. The XLR adapter is also metal and non-branded. I would definitely recommend this product.

Cable works properly, makes a good connection at the amp and headphone ends, is light-weight so doesn't distract when I'm listening, and is reasonably priced. I don't know if different cables change the sound from headphones but I wanted an XLR cable to connect my amp to a new-to-me pair of headphones. I would buy this cable again if I needed another cable with these connections.

When I first listened to my newly-purchased Focal Radiance with the stock 3.5mm cable, I was vastly underwhelmed. Even with the gain turned up high, the vaunted ‘slam’ of the headphones was completely missing, and the supposed rich bass sounded anaemic. Happily, after swapping out the cable for this balanced one (with an XLR termination), the headphones came to life and finally lived up to its reputation. You could say that this cable saved my Focal Radiance. Tremendous value.

Bought these to have a balanced option for my HiFiMan HE5xx headphones. Very satisfied - ergonomically, they are a good length, high quality fittings, flexible, not bulky. No functional problems. Sound is good though I haven't tried to carefully compare them with other alternatives. Price was excellent, especially considering the quality. Recommended, would buy again.

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Presentado como una joya, a este precio el cable es magnífico, flexible, delgado y largo adecuado. Cumple su función requete bien. Lástima que no se acopló con mis Beyer T1.2, pero con los HiFiman los hizo cantar y bailar. Lo recomiendo.

Sound is a very personal preference; I'd say, personally, I like its sound. It works well with my various DACs and amplifiers. About 1.8m long is also good for desktop listening. BUT BE AWARE that its dual 3.5mm plug is thicker than normal ones. See my photos for reference. The thickest part is about 0.86-0.87 cm or whatever. If you are using it for Hifiman style plugs, definitely no issues, but if you want to use it for something like Meze 109 Pro, you can see it won't fit. While normal 3.5mm plugs, like 0.67cm thickness, will work perfectly. I have another cable that also has slightly thicker plugs that can just fit into my Meze 109 Pro, and which is just a little bit thinner than Youkamoo's, by just like 0.02 or 0.03 cm. It's how it was designed, so no complaints, but just be aware of that. Currently using an adapter for HD800S, so no issues.