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Modding My KSC75's

post #1 of 4
1/8/10 at 5:04am
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First Post.

I intend to mod my KSC75 in this manner.

I'm new to modding headphones, so I was just wondering what the benefits to re cabling a set of headphones would be, specifically KSC75's.

Also I was wondering if by re cabling, the sound improves, would it possible to get a decent (better than stock) 10ft (or single strand long enough to make a 10ft cable) for $10USD?

Thanks,
theCanadian

Currently have:

Audio-Technica AD700A
Koss KSC75
Audio-Technica FC700A
Recently rebuilt a set of custom cabinets.
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post #2 of 4
1/8/10 at 5:56am
I'd just get a pair of PortaPros instead. I've done similar mods to KSC75s before, still think the PortaPro is a better overall investment. Consider also putting a 75 Ohm inline resistor, some like it.
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post #3 of 4
1/8/10 at 9:34am
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Originally Posted by FallenAngel View Post
I'd just get a pair of PortaPros instead. I've done similar mods to KSC75s before, still think the PortaPro is a better overall investment. Consider also putting a 75 Ohm inline resistor, some like it.
So, I have 7 pairs of KSC75, 5 of which are modded.
and I haven't tried the headband thing yet, just you you know.

But I really liked what the resistors did, but the quarter mod + opening up the grille a bit made it sound the best, IMO.
And the recable... I never really listened for differences after it on these, but I know for sure I like it better than the stock cable functionality wise.

They're super easy to mod. Don't worry.
And they sound great(er) afterwards. (I do LOVE treble sparkle, though. )
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post #4 of 4
1/8/10 at 10:16am
Well, some essential mods for the KSC75's are the Kramer mod and the Quarter mod. Both are very easy to do. For the Kramer mod, you pop the black grille (the thing in front of the headphone drivers [speakers]) and drill holes into it to make it more open. The quarter mod just means that you cut a hole about the size of a quarter into middle of the pad. Both of these make a pretty significant difference in sound.

Recabling is very rewarding if not just for the sound, but for the satisfaction of listening to something that you made with your own hands . Using Mogami or Canare starquad is the easiest way to start; cheap and easy to use.
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