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Headphone cable, what do you do?

I hope it is not just me but none of the headphones I have owned over last few years have long enough cable to reach from my headphone amp to my normal listening, lounging seat.

At present I have been using a fairly cheap 20ft extension cable I purchased off eBay but upon reflection could this be degrading the sq?

Surely I am not the only one in this situation so my question is what do you do? Your solution?
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uberwaltz OP
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@devilboy
Knew I could not be the only one in this situation.
Yes best option I have seen are the dragon cables by moon audio but a 20 foot with neutrik 1/4" plug runs $365 even on cheapest blue version.
Buggered if I am going to pay $500 plus for the black though.
devilboy
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Yeah. I estimated at least $500.
But every time I listen all I think about is the cheap 6' extension cord on my $1,500 headphones, which takes away from the enjoyment. 
Ughh. Sucks. Lol. 
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uberwaltz OP
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Lol
Which is exactly the thoughts going round in my head which prompted this thread.

Can't help but wonder if the sq is degraded in some subtle way.
I honestly cannot say I hear a difference when plugging in direct and sitting close to using my cheap extension cable and lounging in my sofa.

Maybe it is all in the mind and I need stop over thinking it!
devilboy
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"Maybe it is all in the mind and I need stop over thinking it!"

Exactly
devilboy
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You took the words right out of my mouth.
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