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I need to recable my cans, what do i need and how? :)

post #1 of 3
8/7/11 at 10:45am
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There probably is tons of posts like these  somewhere around this fantastic forum, so if there is just put me there :)

 

If not!

 

What cable can i use? i know there are different quality of course but for the basics lets call em copper wire?

 

I got basic soldering skills so i think i´l manage that part.

 

You need one cable for the driver itself and one for the ground on each ear cup? Or is that different among headphones as well?

 

What i mainly need to fix is my Senn Hd200 and some superlux cans i just ordered :)

 

Best regards!

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post #2 of 3
8/7/11 at 1:48pm
If you want to recable the Senns, you need to find the appropriate plugs for them. I think someone manufactures them, but can't remember who. Someone here should know. (They do detach - give them a firm tug.)

You can use any wire you want.

Also, if you're soldering directly to a driver BE SURE to heatsink it. They're delicate and easily damaged by heat. For delicate jobs, I use a copper alligator clip (couple dollars) with about a foot of heavy-gauge (14 or smaller) copper wire soldered to it. The clip takes the heat off the wire going to the delicate part and a foot of heavy wire will take some time to heat up. If you can get in and make the joint in a few seconds, it's difficult to damage the driver with heat.
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post #3 of 3
8/7/11 at 2:08pm
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Thanx for the info!

 

Do you know how the ground etc works with headphones? Ive build speakers and made cables for them with many different materials but i have never poked around inside a headphone before :)

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