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Best headphone jack for Sony MDR-V6?

post #1 of 3
2/24/11 at 7:14pm
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Recently acquired a new Sony MDR-V6 and am quite pleased with it, except for one thing: the jack. The connection seems staticky and fickle. From what I've read so far, it's just a bit shorter than other headphone jacks. I'd like to replace it with a jack that is tight-fitting and has excellent strain relief; materials composition (rhodium, gold, etc.) is secondary.

I'll only be using the 3.5mm jack; no need for the 1/4" adapter.

 

I've read that Neutrik and Switchcraft are good replacements. I'd be willing to pay extra for Cryoparts if it meets my primary requirements.


Thanks in advance for suggestions.

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post #2 of 3
2/26/11 at 7:16pm

Switchcraft will do you just fine, they have a gold plated option if that's your thing, and they're cheap considering how good and reliable they are.  They're also alot easier to work with than the neutrik plugs.

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post #3 of 3
2/27/11 at 8:06am

I've had no issues with my neutrik plugs..

 

And it's hard to beat the price.

 

http://www.daleproaudio.com/p-4078-neutrik-nys231bg-35mm-trs-stereo-plug-blackgold.aspx

http://www.daleproaudio.com/p-7595-neutrik-nys231l-35mm18-stereo-trs-mini-plug-for-6mm24awg-cable.aspx

 

daleproaudio has free shipping.

 

For my D1001, I ended up buying one of each of these so I could get silver casing with gold conductor.

 

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