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Best solder to use when recabling headphones.

post #1 of 7
3/10/11 at 3:57pm
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I'm planning on recabling my JVC HA-RX900 (and ATH-AD700 in the future).

What is the best or recomended solder to use?

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post #2 of 7
3/10/11 at 6:41pm

The most expensive stuff you can find....    J/k :)  regular solder is good, just make sure you create a strong/solid joint. I personally use some eutectic 63/37 as it melts and flows very easily.  Since you are only making a few solder joints, you only need to buy a small amount (like in the tubes) at your local hardware store. I wouldn't spend more than 5 bucks...

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post #3 of 7
3/10/11 at 9:29pm
Regular old 60/40. Works great. I like Kester, but Radio Shack's solder is quite good, too.
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post #4 of 7
3/13/11 at 2:10pm

What's more important is how skilled you are at soldering.  Right now, I'm using a leadfree variety by Qualitek from their SN100e line.  I prefer 63/37 or 60/40 for usability, but I figure that I should start trying to be environmentally aware.

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post #5 of 7
3/13/11 at 2:35pm

Eventhough it is forbidden meanwhile, I am loving the solder with lead and silver. Fortunately I have something at work. Tomorrow I can give you the detailed chemical composition..

 

Here it is:

 

S-Sn62 Pb36Ag2, diameter 0.5mm


Edited by monoethylene - 3/13/11 at 11:55pm
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post #6 of 7
3/13/11 at 2:49pm

Cardas quad eutectic  =]

 

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post #7 of 7
3/13/11 at 3:21pm
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Cardas quad eutectic  =]

 

Cardas Quad Eutectic, I ordered 10' for $5, off eBay.

 

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