The A2DC connector developed by Audio-Technica for detachable headphone cables was designed to overcome existing connection issues and work as a dedicated audio connector. In-ear headphones with detachable cables have become extremely popular, and this popularity has given birth to something of a replacement cable culture. One of the most commonly adopted standards for connectors that attach cables to headphones is the MMCX (microminiature coaxial) connector. However, MMCX connectors are not perfect, and there have been certain issues with them since detachable headphone cables were first introduced.
Audio-Technica initially adopted the MMCX terminal, but since the release of the ATH-CKS1100iS headphones in 2015, the company has used the proprietary A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connector that it developed in-house for all of its in-ear headphones (and select over-ear models) with detachable cables. The company has also produced A2DC-compatible replacement cables, and third parties have recently released A2DC-compatible cables as well. This is a replacement cable for the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7B Headphones.
Features
- Straight Y-type cable style for ideal balanced connection
- A2DC Connector plug for ATH-MSR7b headphones
- Designed to overcome the limitations of MMCX
- Reduces unwanted connector rotation
- Designed for audio