Apr 9, 2009 at 6:27 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 10

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Hi I have a pair of Sennheiser HD555s which are working fine with my amp and DAC, but the one problem I have is that the HD555s have a 6.3mm plug, and the adaptor keeps breaking, i need a cable solution i.e. a 6.3mm socket to 3.5mm plug, I've been looking at the grado ones, but I was wondering if there were any other cable solutions to my problem?

 

Apr 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM Post #2 of 10

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How about reterminating your cable to the size you need? It won't hurt your headphones or their resale value. If you haven't worked with electronics, it's easy. The DIY Forum can talk you through a retermination. Also, a number of members will do it for you at a low cost.

 

Apr 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM Post #3 of 10

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i dunno, reterminating just to use it with my headphone amp whereas pretty much all my other equipment have 6.3mm socket.

 

Apr 9, 2009 at 10:25 PM Post #4 of 10

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Get the Grado adapter. It is a reasonable priced solution

 

Apr 10, 2009 at 6:15 AM Post #5 of 10

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Re-terminate to a nice 3.5 neutriks or Switchcraft (Pailiccs of your in the East). then the adapter from 3.5 to 6.3 becomes a solid, easy, cheap option. There are hundreds of 3.5 tp 6.3 adapters as no cable is required.

 

Apr 10, 2009 at 8:18 AM Post #6 of 10

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Sennheiser USA - 92595 - Product Details

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Apr 10, 2009 at 9:35 AM Post #7 of 10

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thanks olblueyez, exactly what i was looking for!

 

Apr 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM Post #8 of 10

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anyone know a UK retailer that sells that cable adapter?

 

Apr 10, 2009 at 9:53 AM Post #9 of 10

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Sennheiser.com should have a list of dealers in the UK

 

Apr 10, 2009 at 10:18 AM Post #10 of 10

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