Dragon Cables
Black Dragon Premium Cable for ZMF Headphones
$425.00 USDUpgrade your ZMF headphones with a Black Dragon Premium cable. The smooth, musical quality of the Black Dragon makes it great for these more forward-sounding headphones, smoothing out the top end and lending an immersive, natural sound. For the more analytical-sounding ZMF headphones, the Black Dragon will warm the bass and midrange tones and enhance the body and shape of your music without making it sound laid back or lush. For the warmer-sounding ZMF headphones with a bigger bottom end, the Black Dragon will give you even more of that full, musical, "I'm there" feeling. A versatile cable that's great with vocals, the Black Dragon works well with a variety of genres, particularly with Rock and Roll, Electronica, R&B, and Pop.
The Black Dragon Premium Cable features 4 x 21.5AWG Teflon-insulated stranded conductors using pure single crystallized UP-OCC pure copper with 7N purity 99.99998%. Dragon Premium cables offer the same quality construction as our standard Dragon cables but with extras like Mundorf Msolder SUPREME SilverGold and premium rhodium-plated Furutech connectors that look and feel great while enhancing your listening pleasure. Get ready for a truly immersive experience that will make you fall in love with your ZMF headphones all over again!
Compatible with all ZMF headphones: Aeolus, Atrium 2024, Atrium LTD 2024, Atrium Closed, Atrium Closed LTD 2024, Auteur LTD 2024, Auteur Classic, Auteur Classic Upgrade, Eikon(ic) 2024, Caldera 2024, Caldera Closed, Caldera Closed LTD, Caldera LTD 2024, BOKEH, Verite Closed, Verite Open
About ZMF Headphones
ZMF Headphones is a renowned American boutique headphone manufacturer that has garnered a reputation for crafting exceptional high-end audio products. Founded by Zach Mehrbach, an audio enthusiast with a passion for creating unique, handcrafted headphones, ZMF has become a go-to brand for discerning listeners seeking uncompromising sound quality and premium build materials. ZMF offers a diverse range of headphones catering to various listening preferences, including both open-back and closed-back designs. Among their open-back offerings, the ZMF Aeolus, ZMF Auteur, and ZMF Verite Open have gained widespread acclaim for their spacious soundstage, detailed presentation, and natural tonality. These headphones are ideal for those who prioritize an immersive listening experience and enjoy the feeling of being enveloped by their favorite music.
For listeners who require a more isolated listening environment or prefer a more intimate sound, ZMF's closed-back headphones, such as the ZMF Verite Closed, ZMF Atrium Closed, and the flagship ZMF Caldera, deliver exceptional performance without compromising on sound quality. The Atticus and Caldera Closed are also notable closed-back models, each offering a distinct sonic signature tailored to specific listening preferences. One of the hallmarks of ZMF headphones is the use of premium materials, such as high-quality wood, leather, and carefully selected drivers, which contribute to their exceptional build quality and acoustic performance. ZMF also places a strong emphasis on comfort, with plush earpads and thoughtfully designed headbands that ensure long listening sessions remain enjoyable and fatigue-free.
To get the most out of ZMF headphones, pairing them with a high-quality amplifier (amp) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is essential. ZMF headphones are known for their ability to scale well with higher-end equipment, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the nuances and details in their favorite recordings. Whether you're a professional audio engineer, a dedicated audiophile, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, ZMF Headphones offers a range of products that combine top-tier performance, premium craftsmanship, and stunning aesthetics. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a passion for pushing the boundaries of headphone design, ZMF has solidified its position as a leader in the high-end audio market.
Quality You Can Trust
Most stock headphone cables are made of poor, ultra-thin conductors that work as a bottleneck for sound. Poor geometries, no shielding, rubber jackets, and a whole host of other issues in OEM cables can limit the performance of the headphone driver in terms of clarity and definition.
Dragon Cables are handcrafted from quality materials in Moon Audio's headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. All of our cables are created with ultra-pure, single-crystal silver and copper strands and engineered to provide the cleanest, most musical presentation. Our wire is void of impurities and crystalline boundaries, leaving nothing between you and your music.
The Premium Difference
Premium Dragon Cables offer the same quality construction as the standard line, featuring UP-OCC 99.99998% pure conductors and matching cable designs with a few upgrades. Cardas Silver Solder is replaced with Mundorf MSolder SUPREME Silver-Gold mix at every connection point, and premium Furutech Rhodium connectors are included to enhance the look, feel, and listening pleasure of all your hi-fi music sessions. When you are trying to squeeze out every last percentage point of performance, the Premium version makes sense. The Furutech Top Line connectors are quite simply the best made, and every point of signal saturation makes a difference.
Is there a night and day difference between the sound quality of the standard and premium? No. Is the Premium the best of the best? Yes. These cables are meant for cream-of-the-crop headphones where every detail makes a difference in bringing you closer to audio bliss.
Black Dragon Sound Signature
The Black Dragon is warm and smooth with a musical presentation. Copper strands enhance the body, shape, and immediacy of the music. The detail and expansiveness of the Black Dragon make it a flexible fit where a broad range of musical genres are played. It can also improve bass frequencies on bass-light headphones.
The smooth, musical quality makes it a perfect fit for headphones that tend to sound a bit edgy or bright. Despite its warmth, the Black Dragon does not have a laid back, lush sound. It is much closer to neutral, making it a very natural sounding cable.
For more information on finding your signature sound, visit our Sound Signature Guide.
ZMF Headphone Connector
This cable features a locking 4-pin mini XLR connector or the Furutech FT-610 that is compatible with all ZMF headphones.
Cable Design
The Black Dragon features 4 x 21.5AWG Teflon-insulated stranded conductors using pure single crystallized UP-OCC pure copper with 7N purity 99.99998%. Each conductor is made up of a special varying-size stranding geometry. The copper stranding is mixed with Kevlar stranding to reinforce the conductor. Making it stronger overall and less prone to failure due to the harsh constant flexing a headphone cable receives. The conductors are then surrounded by cotton and then a layer of Teflon tape. The new version is also shielded and placed in a polyethylene jacket for further protection.
On the headphone connection side, we are using the Furutech FT-610 connector. Furutech’s beautifully finished, beautiful sounding FT-610 connectors are the result of meticulous engineering and careful audition of various suitable materials. The FT-610 features an α (Alpha) phosphor bronze conductor and Nylon+Fiberglass 15% insulation for minimal impedance and a nonmagnetic stainless and carbon fiber finished main body and nonmagnetic stainless end ring for superior damping. The Pins are Nonmagnetic Rhodium-plated α (Alpha) Phosphor bronze conductors.
The default 1/4" Plug is the Furutech CF-763. Furutech’s beautifully finished, beautiful sounding CF-763 connectors are the result of meticulous engineering and careful audition of various suitable materials. The CF-763 features a Nonmagnetic Rhodium-plated α (Alpha) phosphor bronze conductor and Fluoropolymer insulation for minimal impedance and a nonmagnetic stainless and carbon fiber finished housing for superior damping.
For XLR connections there are 2 choices. The FP-601M(R) XLR which uses a Beryllium copper and phosphor bronze α (Alpha) Conductor: the body is a Copper alloy with PVDF Fluoropolymer insulation. The second choice is the top-of-the-line CF-601M(R) XLR which utilizes an α (Alpha) Beryllium copper and phosphor bronze Rhodium-plated Conductor with Carbon fiber and nonmagnetic stainless steel housing. The Body is PVDF Fluoropolymer insulation with a Specially designed cable strain relief.
Hack Your Headphones
Dragon Cables are an easy do-it-yourself upgrade to your favorite headphones with detachable cables. With a wide array of connection options, a plug-and-play cable is just a few clicks away.
We also offer custom headphone hacks for your hard-wired cans, like many Grado, Sennheiser or AKG headphones. For more information on custom headphone modifications, visit our Hack Your Headphones portal.
Cable Design
- Conductors
- 4 x 21.5AWG
- Material
- 99.99998% UP-OCC Copper
- Construction
- Varying Size Stranding
- Solder
- Mundorf MSolder SUPREME Silver-Gold mix
- Shielding
- Aluminum Foil, Braided Wire Shield
- Jacket
- Black Polyethylene
- Format
- Dual Entry (Y-type)
- Connector
- Furutech 4-pin Mini XLR
Features
- Application
- Fullsize Headphone
- Sound Signature
- Warm & Musical
- Break-In Time
- 40 Hours
Dragon Audio Cables are covered by a one-year limited warranty against material or manufacturing defects. For more information, visit our Warranty Terms page.