Sennheiser plug found?
Dec 17, 2003 at 5:21 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 218
augustwest

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Over the last couple of months I have on & off, as time allows, have been trying to find a vendor that could perhaps supply plugs that would fit the Sennheiser 580/600/650 models of headphones. I have since buying my HD 600's desired to make my own DIY cables, as I think the price on the after market ones to be obscene. I think that I may have found such a company. Attached you will find some photos of their offerings. I have asked them to supply detailed diagrams so that I can determine if the plugs are actually a good match for the Sennheiser application. I have also inquired as to whether or not the plugs could be made available sans cable, so that I can attach my own. I would rather not splice if possible. . . . . . Anyhow, any of you DIY'ers out there, have any input, or thoughts on the matter?

please see the attached photo, (7) attachments.
(don't know how to include with the body of the text)

-augustwest
 
Dec 17, 2003 at 7:32 PM Post #8 of 218
Wow, great find!

The only one that might work on the Senns is #1, since that's the only polarized plug. The Senns' plugs are polarized IIRC. They look about right to me also.

I don't think you can really do a "sans-cable" option, unless you send in the cable and they mold it for you.

Actually, that would be pretty cool. Someone with enough resources to make a batch of quality Senn replacement cables and sell them... for a much lower price than the rather absurdly priced replacement cables.

Err... Todd?
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If you were able to bring about the Grado flat pad miracle...
 
Dec 17, 2003 at 8:53 PM Post #13 of 218
great news, seems like those connectors are standard in the industry! I think we all though they are senn-specific
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I found these maybe a bit tiny for some better cable
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Dec 17, 2003 at 9:32 PM Post #15 of 218
I don't want to ruin the delight but there is a problem with the dimension of the "outer part" of the connector - it is narrower than the original Senn. But if the "inner part" is right and the distance between plugs is correct then it will fit, but not firmly (better said, it will be a bit loose connection).
 
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