[johns78c]

Hi Guys
 
I've just found a pair of Pioneer SE-205's in my garage!  They belonged to my parents and I don't know how I got the 'phones but they're not getting them back!
 
Problem is, when I first plugged them in I got no sound at all.  When I started jiggling and manipulating the cable (no crude jokes please  )  I got sound which was crackly and when I played around in a couple of places the sound came through clearly with some nice defined highs but not much bass.
 
The question is - is it worth my time and effort to re-cable and/or modify these cans?  Especially when I will have some ATH-M50s on the way soon...
 
Cheers,
 
Chris

 

[johns78c]

Ok, so I ended up giving up a few hours of my time and re-cabled the old 205s.  I used a 4 core shielded cable which is nearly twice the circumference of the original cable.  This required slight modification to the cans so the cable would fit in there.  It's not a perfect fit but I got them back together ok. 
 
Anyway I'm pretty happy with the sound - they're certainly a step up from the no-name cans I've been listening to lately.  That and they're heaps more comfortable.
 
Makes me really look forward to the ATH-M50s!
 

 

[chadmcclung]

Hey. I have a set of Pioneer SL-205s too. They don't sound great, but they have sentimental value for sure. I have a similar problem that you had. The left side goes in and out (mostly out) when I'm sitting perfectly still. If I move the cord around or hold it just right, it sounds fine.
 
I was wondering if it was worth the time to try to fix them when I ran across this thread. What all is involved and what skill level do I need to have to fix these cool old cans?
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx!