The materials:
The victim:
The tools:
The modification:
Stock
Modified
The place where the cable enters has one of the ridges (closest to the driver; where the strain relief normally sits) ground down to make room for the new strain relief since the old one didn't fit. The new one is made from 3:1 1/2" adhesive heatshrink...used because once it has shrunk down it forms a bulletproof, solid piece of rubber...perfect for a strain relief.
The finished product:
The jack:
The Y-split:
May redo this, since it doesn't live up to my standards...doesn't look good enough.
The cable entrances:
Materials used:
-5.5' Mogami Neglex Starquad
-1/2" 3:1 Adhesive Heatshrink
-Switchcraft 3.5mm Plug
-4.5' 3/16" Nylon Multifilament Sleeving
-2' Milspec Black Paracord Sheathing
-Kester 63/37 Solder
Lessons learnt:
While the end product yielded a bulletproof cable, it may be a bit too much for everyday use...should've used mini-starquad, but it's not too bad currently. Originally I couldn't finish the recable since I was missing the 1/8" nylon sleeving, but then realized that the 1000' spool of 550 paracord will work, so I used that instead. Cheaper than actual nylon multifilament, $6 for 100ft.
Sound quality wise, the recable has brightened up the AKGs considerably...bass has gotten even deeper and more refined/precise. All the K81DJ qualities were still there though, hard hitting bass and a decent mid-range...just that there are highs now.
The verdict:
Satisfied...for now
Easy mod for a cheap pair of headphones...really improves it.
On the other hand, I did manage to make another set of cables...originally meant for the AKGs, but 26 AWG wire, even braided with 3 other strands is way too thin, so am deciding to use it for IEMs. Litz braided (round) up until the Y-split, then twisted.
Materials:
-30' 26 AWG Jupiter Cotton-Insulated Solid-Core Copper Wire
-5' Milspec Black Paracord Sheathing
-Kester 63/37 Solder
-Switchcraft 3.5mm Plug
*Neat little trick: I only have 1/2" 3:1 adhesive heatshrink and it was too thick for this job, so I had to improvise. Apply a dab of hot glue on the area to be joined, then put heatshrink over that. Using a heatgun on high, shrink the heatshrink. The temp will also in turn melt the hot glue and distribute it along the entire joint. This works especially well at the Y-splits.*
Opinions?
Brendan
The victim:
The tools:
The modification:
Stock
Modified
The place where the cable enters has one of the ridges (closest to the driver; where the strain relief normally sits) ground down to make room for the new strain relief since the old one didn't fit. The new one is made from 3:1 1/2" adhesive heatshrink...used because once it has shrunk down it forms a bulletproof, solid piece of rubber...perfect for a strain relief.
The finished product:
The jack:
The Y-split:
May redo this, since it doesn't live up to my standards...doesn't look good enough.
The cable entrances:
Materials used:
-5.5' Mogami Neglex Starquad
-1/2" 3:1 Adhesive Heatshrink
-Switchcraft 3.5mm Plug
-4.5' 3/16" Nylon Multifilament Sleeving
-2' Milspec Black Paracord Sheathing
-Kester 63/37 Solder
Lessons learnt:
While the end product yielded a bulletproof cable, it may be a bit too much for everyday use...should've used mini-starquad, but it's not too bad currently. Originally I couldn't finish the recable since I was missing the 1/8" nylon sleeving, but then realized that the 1000' spool of 550 paracord will work, so I used that instead. Cheaper than actual nylon multifilament, $6 for 100ft.
Sound quality wise, the recable has brightened up the AKGs considerably...bass has gotten even deeper and more refined/precise. All the K81DJ qualities were still there though, hard hitting bass and a decent mid-range...just that there are highs now.
The verdict:
Satisfied...for now
Easy mod for a cheap pair of headphones...really improves it.On the other hand, I did manage to make another set of cables...originally meant for the AKGs, but 26 AWG wire, even braided with 3 other strands is way too thin, so am deciding to use it for IEMs. Litz braided (round) up until the Y-split, then twisted.
Materials:
-30' 26 AWG Jupiter Cotton-Insulated Solid-Core Copper Wire
-5' Milspec Black Paracord Sheathing
-Kester 63/37 Solder
-Switchcraft 3.5mm Plug
*Neat little trick: I only have 1/2" 3:1 adhesive heatshrink and it was too thick for this job, so I had to improvise. Apply a dab of hot glue on the area to be joined, then put heatshrink over that. Using a heatgun on high, shrink the heatshrink. The temp will also in turn melt the hot glue and distribute it along the entire joint. This works especially well at the Y-splits.*
Opinions?
Brendan
