DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread
Nov 30, 2013 at 2:47 AM Post #886 of 10,535
So you can do it. How do you open them up without breaking the cans? (Sorry, but i'm a total noob to headphone mods, but i'm REALLY interested).
Maybe you can give me some recommendations for mods. I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A900x's and am wondering what I can do with them mod-wise.
 
Nov 30, 2013 at 3:16 AM Post #887 of 10,535
  So you can do it. How do you open them up without breaking the cans? (Sorry, but i'm a total noob to headphone mods, but i'm REALLY interested).
Maybe you can give me some recommendations for mods. I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A900x's and am wondering what I can do with them mod-wise.


Before you start you have to understand that this is very high risk - soldering cables directly to the coil is very risky, and any mod will void the warranty.
 
The construction of each headphone is different, but generally opening up the headphone involves removing the pad (turning clock/anti clock, PULL!!), and unscrew any screws you find outside, and may involve opening it up by twisting, pulling etc, and in some cases, by force :p
 
Test with a cheap headphone first...
 
Nov 30, 2013 at 4:41 AM Post #888 of 10,535
It's only risky if you don't know what you're doing with a soldering iron. Search the forums for mods on the A900, I'm sure there's something. At the beginning, it's always good to follow someone else's guide just to get your feet wet.
 
Nov 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM Post #889 of 10,535
  They're single-entry.

 
Then, 3 conductor cable will give you more options. After a long search, I found the following cable, which I just received in the mail:
 
http://www.redco.com/Gepco-XB401.html
 
Only 3.7 mm (0.145 in) thick (i.e., not too thin and not too thick), soft and flexible. It has very low shield conductor resistance, which means shared grounding for L/R channels shouldn't be an issue. More information on this cable:
 
http://www.gepco.com/products/proav_cable/analog_audio/singdual_xband_F.htm
 
Nov 30, 2013 at 3:06 PM Post #890 of 10,535
  It's only risky if you don't know what you're doing with a soldering iron. Search the forums for mods on the A900, I'm sure there's something. At the beginning, it's always good to follow someone else's guide just to get your feet wet.

I have never done any mods before, and haven't ever used a soldering iron but I have a good one to practice with first and am an avid welder so shouldn't be too hard for me. I already tried looking up A900x mods... looks like no one has done anything with them yet (or atleast posted about it) which is why i'm asking here.
 
Dec 2, 2013 at 9:13 AM Post #891 of 10,535
   
Then, 3 conductor cable will give you more options. After a long search, I found the following cable, which I just received in the mail:
 
http://www.redco.com/Gepco-XB401.html
 
Only 3.7 mm (0.145 in) thick (i.e., not too thin and not too thick), soft and flexible. It has very low shield conductor resistance, which means shared grounding for L/R channels shouldn't be an issue. More information on this cable:
 
http://www.gepco.com/products/proav_cable/analog_audio/singdual_xband_F.htm

I think this is what I'm going to get. Thanks a lot, I didn't even think about needing only 3 conductors.
 
Dec 5, 2013 at 10:48 PM Post #892 of 10,535
Sorry if this has been asked a million times but for mogami w2893 what type of paracord works best just directly fitting over it?
I saw earlier that 550 paracord worked so I just wanted to confirm.
 
Also, for an RCA cable would you guys recommend something that's shielded? I usually just do braided cables, but I haven't done RCA cables. So would it be better to leave the w2893 in its shielding/insulation rather than strip the outer layer?
 
Thanks
 
Dec 5, 2013 at 11:11 PM Post #893 of 10,535
The 550 that most places like supplycaptain sell will fit over the Mogami once the outside black PVC insulation layer is removed along with the shielding. You can leave the conductors twisted in the rice paper-like wrapping. Put a small piece of tape on the end to hold it on and cover the conductors to slide easier into the paracord.

You can get larger diameter paracord to go over the whole complete cable, but it will be harder to come by. You're better off picking up some nylon Multifilament for that.

Once my finals are over I'm going to make videos. I figure it will save a lot of time posting and will be easier to follow.
 
Dec 6, 2013 at 8:44 AM Post #894 of 10,535
I wonder if something like this could work?
And would a 3 button(apple) or 1 button inline remote work trough this?
 
                                    lead for mic bypasses amp
                 /-------------------------------\
phone - 4pin(male)                                4pin (female) -- headphones with mic
                 \--3pin(male)  AMP  3pin(male)--/ 
 
Dec 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM Post #895 of 10,535
It would have to be before the amp, the amp would block the signal from the remote to the device.
 
Also unless the ground is common from input to output the mic won't work without a solid ground.
 
Dec 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM Post #896 of 10,535
Hello everybody,
 
For the first time I am going to make a headphone cable and I am noob in electronic stuffs.
 
I would know if an asymetric headphone cable:
  1. must be shielded;
  2. must have three conductors linked to the connector or two conductors + a ground cable;
  3. can be made by different metals (copper to the cold spot, silver to the hot spot)?
 
Cordially
 
Dec 8, 2013 at 6:09 PM Post #897 of 10,535
Hello everybody,

For the first time I am going to make a headphone cable and I am noob in electronic stuffs.

I would know if an asymetric headphone cable:
  • must be shielded;
  • must have three conductors linked to the connector or two conductors + a ground cable;
  • can be made by different metals (copper to the cold spot, silver to the hot spot)?

Cordially


Not sure why you want an asymmetrical cable like a 'J' cable but it doesn't have to be shielded unless you know you'll be using it in an environment that would benefit from shielding.

You'll need one conductor for the left and right channels and one for the ground for a total of 3 wires minimum for a TRS setup.

You can use different materials. (E.g.) silver for the right and left channels and copper for the ground to save money.

Hopefully I understood your questions correctly.
 
Dec 8, 2013 at 9:48 PM Post #898 of 10,535
Noooooooooo! 
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Cups are much redder in real life just FYI. lol
 
Dec 9, 2013 at 1:16 AM Post #899 of 10,535
  I wonder if something like this could work?
And would a 3 button(apple) or 1 button inline remote work trough this?
 
                                    lead for mic bypasses amp
                 /-------------------------------\
phone - 4pin(male)                                4pin (female) -- headphones with mic
                 \--3pin(male)  AMP  3pin(male)--/ 

1 button type will still work only if the amp uses a real ground, not a virtual ground or 3-channel type.
This is because a 1-button shorts between mic and ground.
3 button cannot possibly work through an amp.
 

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