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Compatibility guide

HIFIMAN replacement and upgrade cables

Replacement and upgrade cables for HIFIMAN headphones, handmade to order in Singapore from USD 89 and shipped worldwide with FedEx (free from USD 250).

Current HIFIMAN headphones, including the Sundara, Arya, Ananda, Edition XS, HE400se and Susvara, take a 3.5 mm plug on each cup. Choose Dual 3.5 mm under Headphone connection. The HE1000 / HE1000 V2 and the HE400i made from 2015 to 2019 take 2.5 mm plugs instead: choose Dual 2.5 mm. Every cable is handmade to order in Singapore and ships worldwide with FedEx.

Quick facts

Connection

Sundara

3.5 mm on each cup

Published reviewforum.headphones.com: HIFIMAN Sundara
Arya

3.5 mm on each cup

Published reviewhead-fi.org: HIFIMAN Arya / Arya Stealth
HE1000 / HE1000 V2

2.5 mm on each cup

Manufacturerstore.hifiman.com: HIFIMAN HE1000 / HE1000 V2

HIFIMAN models

Which option for each model

Choose is the option to pick under Headphone connection. The recommended cable follows the headphones’ price; any cable that offers the option will fit.

HIFIMAN

ModelConnectorChooseRecommended cable
Arya Organic 20233.5 mm, both cupsSource: headfonics.comDual 3.5 mm
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Hakone MKIIIFrom $299.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
Edition XS 20223.5 mm, both cupsSource: headphoneer.comDual 3.5 mm
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Lune MKVIIIFrom $149.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
HE400se 20213.5 mm, both cupsSource: galaxus.atDual 3.5 mm
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Ethos UltraFrom $89.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
Deva / Deva Pro 20203.5 mm, both cupsSource: headamp.comDual 3.5 mm
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Ethos UltraFrom $89.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
HE400i 2020 20203.5 mm, both cupsSource: stereoindex.comDual 3.5 mm
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Ethos UltraFrom $89.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
Ananda / Ananda Stealth 20183.5 mm, both cupsSource: headfonics.comDual 3.5 mm
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Tiburon MKIIIFrom $199.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
Arya / Arya Stealth 20183.5 mm, both cupsSource: head-fi.orgDual 3.5 mm
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Hakone MKIIIFrom $299.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
HE1000se 20183.5 mm, both cupsSource: headfonics.comDual 3.5 mm
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Aoraki MKIIIFrom $699.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
Sundara 20183.5 mm, both cupsSource: forum.headphones.comDual 3.5 mm
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Lune MKVIIIFrom $149.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
Susvara 20173.5 mm, both cupsSource: drhead.aeDual 3.5 mmEarly units are reported to use 2.5 mm; check the cups.
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Aoraki MKIIIFrom $699.00 USD · choose Dual 3.5 mm
HE1000 / HE1000 V2 20162.5 mm, both cupsSource: store.hifiman.comDual 2.5 mmSome later V2 units take 3.5 mm; check the cups.
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Thera MKIIIFrom $399.00 USD · choose Dual 2.5 mm
HE400i (2015–2019) 20152.5 mm, both cupsSource: audiophonics.frDual 2.5 mmThe earliest units have screw-on connectors.
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Lune MKVIIIFrom $149.00 USD · choose Dual 2.5 mm

Ordering

How to order

  1. Pick a cable from the list below.
  2. Under Headphone connection, choose Dual 3.5 mm, or Dual 2.5 mm for HE1000 and early HE400i.
  3. Choose the player plug: 4.4 mm or 4-pin XLR for a balanced amp, 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm for a standard one; see choosing the player plug.
  4. Not sure which connector your headphones have? Send us the model and a photo of the socket before you order.

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IEM connectors explained

2-pin, MMCX, IPX, A2DC and FlexiPlug.

Choosing the player plug

3.5 mm, 2.5 mm, 4.4 mm, XLR and USB-C.

Moondrop Chu 2

Choose Standard 2-pin.

Shure SE215

Choose MMCX.

Truthear Hexa

Choose Standard 2-pin.

KZ ZS10 Pro, ZSN Pro X

Choose KZ C-pin 0.75 2PIN.

Sennheiser HD 600 / HD 650

Choose Sennheiser HD600/650.

Sennheiser HD 560S / HD 5x9

Choose Sennheiser HD 5x9.

Sennheiser HD 800 / HD 800 S

Choose Sennheiser HD800.

Sennheiser IE 200 / IE 300 / IE 600 / IE 900

Choose IE300/600/900. Recessed MMCX socket.

Sennheiser IE 40 PRO / IE 400 PRO / IE 500 PRO / IE 80

Each has its own option, not standard MMCX.

Sony IER-Z1R / IER-M9 / IER-M7 / XBA

IER-Z1R: choose Sony IER-Z1R. IER-M7: MMCX.

Etymotic ER4SR / ER4XR / ER4P / ER2

ER4SR/XR: keyed MMCX. Older ER4P/B/S: own option.

Shure SE846 / SE535 / SE215 / AONIC

Standard MMCX.

64 Audio

Universals: Flat 2-pin. Aspire: IPX. Customs: IPX or Flat 2-pin, matching your socket.

JH Audio

4-pin: JH w Bass Control. 7-pin: JH 7-pin.

Westone MACH / Pro X

T2 socket: choose IPX. Older W and UM Pro: MMCX.

Ultimate Ears (UE)

Current customs and UE 150–350: IPX. Older 2-pin and SL: UE/UM/QDC 2PIN Legacy.

Campfire Audio

Most models: MMCX. Andromeda 10, Chimera: 2-pin.

Audio-Technica

Choose A2DC. IM series: plug on request.

AAW (Advanced AcousticWerkes)

Choose Standard 2-pin. Nebula One: fixed cable.

Moondrop

Choose Standard 2-pin. Original CHU: fixed cable.

qdc, KZ and CCA

KZ, CCA: KZ C-pin 0.75 2PIN or KZ / 64 Audio 0.75 Flat 2PIN. qdc: UE/UM/QDC 2PIN Legacy.

Truthear, Kiwi Ears, Simgot and more

Most: Standard 2-pin. Some: MMCX.

Empire Ears

Choose Standard 2-pin.

Vision Ears

Choose Standard 2-pin.

Noble, UM, FiR, Softears, Symphonium, Elysian

Most: Standard 2-pin. Elysian: FlexiPlug.

JOMO Audio

Choose Standard 2-pin.

Dunu

Most: MMCX. Some: 2-pin.

FiiO

Choose MMCX.

final

Choose MMCX.

beyerdynamic

DT PRO: Mini XLR 3PIN. T1, T5: Beyer T1/T5P.

Audeze

Choose Mini XLR 4PIN.

Focal

Most: Dual 3.5 mm. Utopia: Focal Utopia.

Sources

Sources

  1. forum.headphones.com: HIFIMAN Sundara 3.5 mm, both cups.
  2. head-fi.org: HIFIMAN Arya / Arya Stealth 3.5 mm, both cups.
  3. store.hifiman.com: HIFIMAN HE1000 / HE1000 V2 2.5 mm, both cups.
  4. Null Audio configurator, Headphone connection Options offered on each cable. Snapshot 16 Oct 2026.

Prepared 17 Oct 2026. Not yet reviewed by Null Audio.