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AKG 240 cable repairable/replaceable?

post #1 of 10
11/23/06 at 12:02am
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I have a AKG 240 which I really like but the chord is pretty messed up. I called a local shop and they said phone cables are too difficult to repair. I called AKG and no one returned my call. Is there someone around here who can do it or other suggestions on how to not call this a total loss?

thanks
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post #2 of 10
11/23/06 at 12:42pm
Larry at Headphile has cables for the K240: http://www.headphile.com/page24.html
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post #3 of 10
11/23/06 at 1:14pm
Under the left ear-cup's emblem is a single screw which removes the cover that conceals the wiring.
If you can solder it is an easy task to DIY.
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post #4 of 10
11/23/06 at 4:07pm
I am pretty sure the AKG K240 has a detachable cable.

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post #5 of 10
11/23/06 at 4:24pm
It depends on the model of K240... some are detachable and some are hardwired.
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post #6 of 10
11/23/06 at 8:22pm
z_a: You'll need to identify your K240 version - the older models (Sextett, Monitor (M), DF) all have hardwired cables, while the newer Studio (S) version features a detachable cable. The latter comes in two variants, though: The initial version had a 2.5 mm micro plug (that's the version you can see in mrarroyo's picture), which was then changed to Mini-XLR with the introduction of the K271S - that version is internally named K240 Studio II, but not marketed as such. In any case, the next best step would be to download AKG's service documentation for the K240 from their site (go: Library -> Download -> Service Documentation - doesn't work for me at the moment, though: I get an error message...): K240_m_stu4055d215ac91a.pdf is the latest version I have. In there you will find the appropriate replacement part numbers for all K240 models, so you can order these via dealer or directly from AKG.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini
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post #7 of 10
11/24/06 at 6:35am
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I am not at home right now so i can't take a pic of the phones but it definetly does not have a detachable cable and it's at least 5 years old, so old and worn that the model number on the sides is not readable. I'll inspect them when i get home and post some pics. thanks again.
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post #8 of 10
11/30/06 at 2:58am
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I have attached a picture of my akg's.

Please recommend a repair option for them, i dont want to throw them away!

thanks
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post #9 of 10
12/1/06 at 2:23pm
That's a K240M(onitor). Looks like this one would need at least a new cable, but also new earpads and new elastic strings for the self-adjusting headband - considering that, it might be smarter and cheaper to look for another used one in good condition than repairing this one with original spare parts.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini
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post #10 of 10
12/1/06 at 2:32pm
If you have a newer model you can by a replacement cable here:
http://www.akg-acoustics.com/product...uage,ENUS.html

or a coiled one here:

http://www.akg-acoustics.com/product...uage,ENUS.html
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