keithdn
Head-Fier
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I've never had much interest in DIY projects, having always opted to buy from those with experience. However, my brother has just "ruined" his third (3rd!!) pair of Grado headphones. Two SR60s and one SR80. I never thought much about getting them fixed, as it would probably cost more than to simply purchase a new pair, which we have done. Now, his 4th Grado came the other day (actually, Allessandro MS1 this time). Looking at all the headphones that he's spent, I realized that the cords are only shorted out at the very end (near the termination) and I think it wouldn't be a huge undertaking for me to purchase a few 1/8th plugs and a simple soldering iron.. read some info, watch some videos, practice my soldering a bit and I could probably fix them...?? Or no?
Basically, I wouldn't mind learning how to solder (there's been many times I wish I could, for various reasons) and it wouldn't be extremely expensive to get a decent soldering iron (or station?) and some parts. Or am I being completely unreasonable?
In my searching the forum, I found many sites that sell quality headphone jacks for very reasonable prices, but when it comes to the soldering iron, I'm lost! Is there a good one to recommend? I have been considering a Weller, but am open to any suggestions.
Also, is there any good tutorials, or videos, on how to solder (in general or audio-specific)?
Thank-you very much, everyone! I will continue to search this forum but am becoming frustrated with either 1) the overwhelming amount of posts I find, or 2) the lack of any!
Basically, I wouldn't mind learning how to solder (there's been many times I wish I could, for various reasons) and it wouldn't be extremely expensive to get a decent soldering iron (or station?) and some parts. Or am I being completely unreasonable?
In my searching the forum, I found many sites that sell quality headphone jacks for very reasonable prices, but when it comes to the soldering iron, I'm lost! Is there a good one to recommend? I have been considering a Weller, but am open to any suggestions.
Also, is there any good tutorials, or videos, on how to solder (in general or audio-specific)?
Thank-you very much, everyone! I will continue to search this forum but am becoming frustrated with either 1) the overwhelming amount of posts I find, or 2) the lack of any!