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Atlas Zeno 1:2 Custom Headphone Cable
As low as €485.00
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Atlas Zeno 1:2
5 Years
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Request Price MatchAtlas Zeno headphone cables are designed to offer a significant upgrade over the cables bundled with even very expensive headphones. Brands typically using 1:2 (cable plugs into both earpieces) connectors include Audeze, HiFiMan, Oppo, Sennheiser, Ultrasone, HiFiMan & Mr Speakers (Some brands may use more than one type of connection depending on model).
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Atlas Zeno 1:2 Custom Headphone Cable
Please Note: All Zeno cables ordered in lengths of 1m or 1.5m come supplied with the significantly more flexible black braid.
Atlas Zeno headphone cables are designed to offer a significant upgrade over the cables bundled with even very expensive headphones. Brands typically using 1:2 (cable plugs into both earpieces) connectors include Audeze, HiFiMan, Oppo, Sennheiser, Ultrasone, HiFiMan & Mr Speakers (Some brands may use more than one type of connection depending on model).
‘High-end’ headphones are growing in popularity at an extraordinary rate, but many users quickly come to realise that the original cables supplied with many models tend to be of average quality, not very durable and are supplied in typically quite short lengths.
Atlas Zeno cables are a high performance OCC copper replacement cable for dynamic headphones (not electrostatics) from most audiophile brands. For Atlas to achieve their design and performance goals for Zeno, they employed their proven cold-weld solder-free construction methods, the objective being to produce a signal path with the minimum of the breaks in continuity which degrade fidelity. Staying true to their design principles meant designing a new family of low-mass, wide bandwidth connectors. These Metik connectors are available in 2.5, 3.5mm & 6.3mm jack plugs plus a 4 pin XLR version in their ‘dark chrome’ finish.
If you don’t see your headphone plug listed, please contact us, we may be able to help. Because Atlas design & manufacture in-house, they can accept most custom build requests.
Features :
- Atlas Metik Jack Plugs
- OCC Copper Conductors
- FEP Dielectric
- Co-ax Construction
Metik Jack Plug
The Metik is a robust, air tight metal to metal solder-free contact jack plug. Available in 2.5, 3.5 & 6mm versions.
In a cold-weld connection, the metal of the connector plug and the wire are squeezed together under a calibrated pressure to form a robust, consistent, air-tight metal to metal contact with no damage to the cable dielectric. The result is a smooth, uninterrupted signal path which behaves as one continuous entity, with minimal degradation of the signal compared to soldered connections.
Atlas also developed their own low mass/high bandwidth connectors to take this approach to its logical conclusion.
Ohno Continuous Casting Copper (OCC Copper)
The Ohno continuous casting method re-heats the extrusion as the molten copper is forced out of the mould and very slowly and gradually draws the grain or crystal down the conductor''s length, creating a ‘single crystal structure.’ Actually, because no copper is 100% pure, there will always be a few boundaries produced by impurities. The frequency of boundaries created are quite insignificant. A typical crystal in a copper conductor drawn to 0.3 mm diam. using the OCC process is 125.00 metres long!
The benefits are obvious, with almost no crystal boundaries, the audio signal is no longer impeded down the copper wire and more information and detail is delivered faithfully to the receiving equipment.
| Copper Purity Comparison (0.3mm Diameter) | ||||
| TPC | OFC | OCC | ||
| Purity | >99.9% | >99.99% | >99.999% | |
| Specific Gravity | 8.75 | 8.926 | 8.938 | |
| Gas Impurities (ppm) | ||||
| O2 | 200~500 | <10 | <5 | |
| H2 | <0.5 | <0.5 | <0.3 | |
| Average Crystal Size (Metre) | 0.007 | 0.02 | 125.00 | |
| Crystals Per Metre | 150 | 50 | 0.008 | |
FEP Dielectric
PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) is cheap to produce and, as such, is the most commonly used insulation in AV cables. However, PVC is the worst quality insulation a Hi-Fi or AV signal can encounter as its high loss causes a significant reduction in signal velocity. PVC is better suited to power cables and should be avoided in Hi-Fi and AV signal cables.
Other dielectrics in common use are Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polytetrafluoride Epoxy (better known as PTFE (Teflon™) or Teflon,) and the new and unique Atlas (PTFE).
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) has a big advantage over PTFE in that it can be applied to sophisticated conductors at lower temperatures, preserving the integrity of the base material.
The table below shows the properties of a selection of dielectrics. Though not used as a dielectric in Atlas' cables, PVC is included for comparison purposes.
| Dielectric Material Comparison (0.3mm Diameter) | |||||
| Property | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Foamed Polyethylene (PEF) |
Polypropylene (P.P) |
Teflon (FEP or PTFE) |
PTFE |
| Dielectric Constant (@ 50 -106Hz) |
4-8 | 2.3 | 2.25 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Dielectric Strength (kV mm-1) |
23-30 | 30-50 | 30-50 | 20-25 | N/A |
| Loss Tangent (% @ 50 - 106Hz) |
8-15 | 0.02-0.05 | 0.02-0.06 (@ 106Hz) |
0.02-0.07 | N/A |
| Volume Resistivity (Ohms.cm @ 20°C) |
1012-15 | >1017 | 6.5x1014 | >1016 | N/A |
| Tensile Strength (Kg mm-2) |
1.0-2.5 | 1.0-2.0 | 3.0-4.0 | 1.9-2.2 | 1.0 |
| Melting Point (°C) |
-130 | 112-120 | 155-160 | 275 | 275 |
| Max. Continuous Operating Temp. (°C) |
60 | 75 | 90 | 200 | 260 |
| Min. Operating Temp. (°C) |
-15 to -40 | <-60 | -5 to -45 | <-60 | -250 |
Co-ax Construction
Central conductor (signal path) surrounded by dielectric material encased within a circular conducting screen which acts as the signal return path.
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"Replacement headphone cables are an obvious upgrade path for the dedicated headphone user looking to squeeze an extra slice of sound quality from their (often) significant financial investment. The Zeno, is a lightweight, solderfree affair utilising Metik plugs and Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) copper conductors covered in FEP (Fluorinated ethylene propylene) low temperature deposition dielectric covered in a soft PVC inner liner, plus a fabric outer jacket. Connectivity options are varied and numerous and include 2.5mm, 3.5mm, 6.3mm and 4-pin XLR mini at the headphone end with the amp end offering 3.5mm, 6.3mm and 4-pin XLR as options." (Read More) Cable Review - Hi-Fi World - June 2016
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Specification :
- Construction : Twin Co-ax
- Conductor : OCC Copper
- Dielectric : FEP
- Conductor Resistance : 0.123 Ohms/m at 20°C
- Capacitance : 122.3 pF/m
- Inductance : 0.306 µH/m
- Outside Diameter : 7.0mm
About Atlas Cables 
Atlas Cables are a major producer of interconnects and cables in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. All products are researched, developed and most are assembled in the Atlas purpose built factory in Scotland.
Many of these products are unique and use advanced techniques of production or manufacture in order to bring to the user the very finest quality products. With each new model we continue to push the boundaries of reliability and performance. It's little wonder then, that Atlas Cables have had so many mile-stone advances in the past and that Atlas Cables have secured so many awards in comparative tests against other products.
Specification :
- Construction : Twin Co-ax
- Conductor : OCC Copper
- Dielectric : FEP
- Conductor Resistance : 0.123 Ohms/m at 20°C
- Capacitance : 122.3 pF/m
- Inductance : 0.306 µH/m
- Outside Diameter : 7.0mm
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Customer Reviews
4.9 /5.0 of 16 Reviews
Very happy first time Atlas Cable user...
James Watson
20 Nov 2020
Verified Buyer
I purchased the cable for use with a Chord Hugo2/2Go and Sennheiser HD820 headphones. I'm happy with the cable supplied with the Sennheisers, but it's a little long for portable/desktop use. I opted for the 1.5m cable that is advertised as having a more pliable (black) outer braid; which proved to be well suited to the intended application. Construction quality is as high as one would expect at this price point, and I'm sure that the cable will give years of reliable service.
The push-pull plugs that connect to the headphones are very well terminated and fit the headphones nicely with just the right amount of insertion force. Cable microphonics are relatively low and easily controlled by careful cable routing. Sound-wise the cables don't disappoint, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
The push-pull plugs that connect to the headphones are very well terminated and fit the headphones nicely with just the right amount of insertion force. Cable microphonics are relatively low and easily controlled by careful cable routing. Sound-wise the cables don't disappoint, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Noticeable improvement on supplied cable
Gordon Buchan
13 Jul 2020
Verified Buyer
Bought to replace the supplied cable on Focal Clears, for use on the balanced output on an Astell & Kern KANN Cube.
Have only used for 1 week or so, but the differences are pretty obvious from first use - greater weight, clarity and detail. Seem to be 1 step closer to the mixing desk. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.
1 star deducted, as the balanced jack doesn't always stay fully pushed in.
Have only used for 1 week or so, but the differences are pretty obvious from first use - greater weight, clarity and detail. Seem to be 1 step closer to the mixing desk. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.
1 star deducted, as the balanced jack doesn't always stay fully pushed in.
Good but expensive
Mick Reading
8 Feb 2020
Verified Buyer
Good but expensive .
This review is in three parts, firstly the speed of service from Future Shop was outstanding.
Secondly, the build quality of the cable, well it's everything you expect from a cable at this price point.
Now for the third part of my review, this gets a little more tricky as I'm not a professional HiFi reviewer.
Equipment used:
- Sim audio 260D CD Transport
- Chord2qute Dac
- Russ Andrews power supply for the Dac
- Oppo SE Headphone amp
- Oppo PM 1 Headphones
- AudioQuest Niagara mains conditioner.
- Audio Quest Thunder power cables throughout
- Russ Andrews kag interconnects
- Townsend Racking
In my opinion even after more than three solid weeks of burn in, I was left with a more resolving sound. But this seems to be at the expense of bottom end grunt, not a trade I'm prepared to make.
Personally I'll stick with oppo's own balanced cable,which for me gives " a thicker and darker sound" Albeit less detailed which I've found I prefer.
But if you are happy to make that compromise, then the Atlas cable may well be for you.
This review is in three parts, firstly the speed of service from Future Shop was outstanding.
Secondly, the build quality of the cable, well it's everything you expect from a cable at this price point.
Now for the third part of my review, this gets a little more tricky as I'm not a professional HiFi reviewer.
Equipment used:
- Sim audio 260D CD Transport
- Chord2qute Dac
- Russ Andrews power supply for the Dac
- Oppo SE Headphone amp
- Oppo PM 1 Headphones
- AudioQuest Niagara mains conditioner.
- Audio Quest Thunder power cables throughout
- Russ Andrews kag interconnects
- Townsend Racking
In my opinion even after more than three solid weeks of burn in, I was left with a more resolving sound. But this seems to be at the expense of bottom end grunt, not a trade I'm prepared to make.
Personally I'll stick with oppo's own balanced cable,which for me gives " a thicker and darker sound" Albeit less detailed which I've found I prefer.
But if you are happy to make that compromise, then the Atlas cable may well be for you.
Atlas Zeno headphones cable
Stuart Denton
20 May 2019
Verified Buyer
Bought the cable for two specific reasons. Firstly, original cable was not long enough and secondly, I wanted to update performance.
Cable was run in for 72 hours and worth it. Much clearer sound and instruments are so much easier to listen to and follow the tune.
Impressed with Adams service and highly recommend the Atlas Zeno cable.
Cable was run in for 72 hours and worth it. Much clearer sound and instruments are so much easier to listen to and follow the tune.
Impressed with Adams service and highly recommend the Atlas Zeno cable.
Worth every penny
Henk Otten
18 Feb 2019
Verified Buyer
Worth every penny
This Atlas cable deserves the best headphones in the business. Linked to a top-notch can it delivers a superb sonic quality. You'll be immersed in the way your headphone delivers each note with plenty of insight and enthusiasm: each instrument is separate while also working with the rest to make musical sense.
This cable has a great ability to make recordings sound as realistic as possible, how it digs out the more subtle details of a recording is simply stunning.
Verdict: worth every penny.
This Atlas cable deserves the best headphones in the business. Linked to a top-notch can it delivers a superb sonic quality. You'll be immersed in the way your headphone delivers each note with plenty of insight and enthusiasm: each instrument is separate while also working with the rest to make musical sense.
This cable has a great ability to make recordings sound as realistic as possible, how it digs out the more subtle details of a recording is simply stunning.
Verdict: worth every penny.
An excellent and very well made cable for my Focal Utopia headphones.
Michael Wadge
1 Feb 2019
Verified Buyer
An excellent and very well made cable for my Focal Utopia headphones.. I recently purchased this cable from futureshop, whose service was, as ever, excellent. When I purchased the Utopias just before Christmas I did so as part of the bundle promoted by Focal, which comprised these quite wonderful, albeit very expensive, headphones, plus the Questyle QP2R DAP, itself an excellent product, but I was rather disappointed by the very short and somewhat flimsy cable supplied. I thus decided to purchase the Atlas Zeno cable, which is proving to be a very good match with these headphones and my Chord Hugo2 headphone amp/DAC.
I am delighted and thanks again to Adam Senior and his colleagues for the service provided.
I am delighted and thanks again to Adam Senior and his colleagues for the service provided.
These are very well made cables. I bought them...
Julian Golec
12 Sep 2017
Verified Buyer
These are very well made cables. I bought them because my original headphone cables were damaged. The sound upgrade over the originals is surprisingly noticeable - so much so that it' s caused a renewed interest in listening to music through headphones. I am impressed.
First things first the quality of Atlas cables are...
Barry Grocott
12 Sep 2017
Verified Buyer
First things first the quality of Atlas cables are absolutely first class. As for Futureshop they know what they talking about and that's very important.The bonus is the staff at F/shop are really nice people. Many thanks to Gary and his team. Barry Grocott
As a follow up to my review on my recently...
Michael Wadge
12 Sep 2017
Verified Buyer
As a follow up to my review on my recently acquired Oppo PM2 headphones, I have just received and connected this cable. It is beautifully constructed and my first impression is that the performance of the already excellent Oppos is even better using this cable with my Chord Mojo DAC and iPhone 7. Certainly, the sound reproduction seems to be both tauter and more detailed. I am hoping that after a full burn in it will be even better. Very well done Atlas and all at futureshop who helped me so professionally.
This custom made cable is a worthwhile upgrade fro.....
Alistair Robb
16 Feb 2017
Verified Buyer
This custom made cable is a worthwhile upgrade from the cable that normally comes supplied with headphones and is of far superior construction. I use it with Audeze LCD2 and Graham Slee Solo Ultra Linear amp and there is a significant improvement in overall sound quality.
It is expensive but still cheaper than other makers' products eg Kimber. It is supplied in your choice of length and terminating plugs and was delivered 48 hours from ordering. Excellent service and highly recommended.
It is expensive but still cheaper than other makers' products eg Kimber. It is supplied in your choice of length and terminating plugs and was delivered 48 hours from ordering. Excellent service and highly recommended.
As a follow up to my review on my recently acquire.....
Michael Wadge
15 Oct 2016
Verified Buyer
As a follow up to my review on my recently acquired Oppo PM2 headphones, I have just received and connected this cable. It is beautifully constructed and my first impression is that the performance of the already excellent Oppos is even better using this cable with my Chord Mojo DAC and iPhone 7. Certainly, the sound reproduction seems to be both tauter and more detailed. I am hoping that after a full burn in it will be even better. Very well done Atlas and all at futureshop who helped me so professionally.
First things first the quality of Atlas cables are.....
Barry Grocott
15 Oct 2016
Verified Buyer
First things first the quality of Atlas cables are absolutely first class. As for Futureshop they know what they talking about and that's very important.The bonus is the staff at F/shop are really nice people. Many thanks to Gary and his team. Barry Grocott
Purchased to work between audeze head phones and t.....
William Miller
29 Sep 2016
Verified Buyer
Purchased to work between audeze head phones and trilogy amp,so the cost was relative.
Well constructed (but at the asking price it should be),looks pretty,a little inflexible(but then I had become used to the awful audeze lead).
Sound?..I leave that to the experts.It certainly isn't any worse.
Well constructed (but at the asking price it should be),looks pretty,a little inflexible(but then I had become used to the awful audeze lead).
Sound?..I leave that to the experts.It certainly isn't any worse.
Compared with the standard HIFIMAN headphone cable.....
Michael Brown
23 Aug 2016
Verified Buyer
Compared with the standard HIFIMAN headphone cable ? Well, there is no comparison! The ATLAS Headphone cable is a work of art. Construction quality is really superb and even though I only received it recently the transformation in sound quality is sensational. For the money you will not find a better cable. I have tried Furutech headphone cable upgrades and was very disappointed with the outcome. The physical beauty of the ATLAS cable needs to be mentioned; the headphone cable simply oozes class right out of the packet. Finding this cable on the Internet has been just great!
I needed a slightly longer headphone cable to repl.....
Pascal Gascon
10 Jun 2016
Verified Buyer
I needed a slightly longer headphone cable to replace the cable between my PM-1 headphones & Musical Fidility MX-HPA headphone amplifier. I was not disappointed as there is an unexpected but marked improvement over what is already a first class cable. The soundstage is more open & natural.