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Mini to Mini Mod VS Cutting a Shorter Cable

post #1 of 8
6/13/11 at 7:20am
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Well, i will most likely buying a pair of Ultrasone HFI-780 Second hand from a head-fi user.

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The only problem is the fact that his model is the long 3M cable. I Was thinking instead of cutting the cable shorter and re-soldering, i would remplace the cable by a jack (3.5mm probably) like you see in other kind of headphone:3376_1.jpg

Anyone else tried something similar or wants to share his opinion on the matter?

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post #2 of 8
6/13/11 at 1:08pm
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I Changed the name of the thread in hope it would catch somebody's interest

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post #3 of 8
6/13/11 at 2:21pm

I'd just shorten the cable, much easier.

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post #4 of 8
6/14/11 at 1:53am
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Anybody else care to share their opinion?

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post #5 of 8
6/14/11 at 1:57am
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Originally Posted by FallenAngel View Post

I'd just shorten the cable, much easier.



I agree and you can always get an extension if you need it longer again

 

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post #6 of 8
6/14/11 at 3:54am
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Re-Drilling the hole and fitting a a mini jack shouldnt be a real problem, plus it would make a nice DIY project to any headphone out there, easily interchangeable from when you are on the go or at home.

 

I Dont really see why people dont see the point of such a mod.

 

Please share your insights on ther matter.

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post #7 of 8
6/14/11 at 9:40pm

It's been done often enough, and is an easy mod if you like to change cables (for "sound" reasons or cord length/connector).  The recommendation to simply shorten the cable was for simplicity and your concern of a cable that is too long.  If you're looking for a fun cable project, this does sound like it. :)

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post #8 of 8
6/19/11 at 12:27pm
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Found pretty much exactly what i needed, thanks for the contribution.

 

http://redsecta.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/beyerdynamic-dt770-pro-80-mod-pt-i/

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