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hd595 1/4-1/8 adapter replacement

post #1 of 6
8/29/10 at 7:57pm
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Before i hit the checkout button on these from the sennheiser online store, is there a place (shack/bestbuy/ect) that i can get a replacement that has the same design? i'm currently using one that's just the adapter itself, no cable so apparently it's putting strain on the headphone jack. if not i'll just get the senn adapter since the grado one is more expensive without the shipping added to it

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post #2 of 6
8/30/10 at 6:56am

Have you considered replacing the 1/4" plug entirely with a nice quality 1/8" one?  Then, just use a 1/4" adapter when and if it is needed?  My portable and work amps have 1/8" jacks, and I found the HD595 cable too long, so I shortened mine and put a nice 1/8" plug on them.  I have a decent 1/4" to 1/8" adapter on my M^3 in my home office.

 

Maybe an option for you...

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post #3 of 6
8/30/10 at 7:13am

i bought this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-6-35mm-Socket-Adapter-Cable/dp/B003PTZK6W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283177498&sr=8-5


Cheap i think, i really dont belive in this cable hype. Only if the cable is long and of a rubbish quality.

 

Second thoughts: i actually heard a difference between the hd600 and hd650 cable, so maybe there is a small difference or i maybe i am just hearing placebo

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post #4 of 6
8/30/10 at 10:45am
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thanks for the replies guys =)

 

as far as replacing the plug itself..doesn't that mean i have to recable or do something to the cable of the headphones itself? i have ZERO confidence in myself in doing that haha.

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post #5 of 6
8/30/10 at 12:48pm
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Originally Posted by Tekniqs View Post

thanks for the replies guys =)

 

as far as replacing the plug itself..doesn't that mean i have to recable or do something to the cable of the headphones itself? i have ZERO confidence in myself in doing that haha.


It is as "simple" as cutting off the existing plug and then soldering on a new one.  The art involved is sleeving, heat shrinking and connector choice.  Heck, Radio Shack has a @$3.00 Gold Series mini-plug that has screw connectors so you would not even have to solder!

 

Cutting on relatively pricey equipment is pretty radical if you do not have the confidence in affixing a connector afterward.  So, an adapter might just be the best bet in that case. <grin>

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post #6 of 6
8/30/10 at 4:08pm
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ya dude haha! i'll MAYBE try that somewhere down the road haha..but not now...i absolutely fear i'd F it up so bad

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