So since I started using Foobar and headphones I have learnt about using the 5.1 experience DSP settings found in the other large thread.    I am now using speakers for the time being to reduce the amount of time on headphones and I was wondering if anyone knew anny good settings to use on...

Thanks for the link.  Very helpful.    Ah well, looks like it would be tricky to get a recable done then.  If I can't find a 2.5mm plug small enough and mouldable for the Sennheiser hole then I might try to solder straight onto the headphones for a recable without removing the existing...

I assumed the plug would be held in the 3.5mm socket through the tension in the socket like most headphone plugs.   I know the cable is detachable because the mould of the plug means you just twist and pull.   I have seen the HD558 in the shops and I detached the plug in the store.  I...

I don't understand the HD598 cabling.  I have been looking into buying them for a while but isn't the cable detatchable?    I thought the cable (at headphone socket end) was a 3.5mm plug with a proprietary plug.  So is it not possible to sort of find a thin 3.5mm plug to go with the...

Quite a few posters on avforums recommend the Behringer UCA202 for a budget DAC which produces good sound quality to connect Laptop>Behringer UCA202>Amp>Speakers.   Does anyone with this device have any opinions on using it for a headphone DAC and to maybe connect to headphone amplifier...

  Sorry but I have to break these rules.  I find it odd that no words are supposed to be in this thread.  Shouldn't there be a caption under each picture to indicate what headphones are in the pictures.    It would save people from being curious about the headphones and wanting to ask.  It...

I can relate to this.    I have been to quite a few cinemas where I am sure it was too loud.  The last film I went to watch was "Hanna" in a 100(~) person theater and I honestly felt like my ear drums were being raped by the treble.   I was worried some guy had accidentally nudged the...

Pull off earpads (no danger of damage)   Unscrew the three visible screws.   Case will then fall apart (no force required) Quote:  

Quote:   I don't know if you are still keeping your AKGs but you may want to try the blue tack mod in the future.  It can be fully reversed anyway so it wouldn't hurt and you could end up with a headphone which you like.  For me it made the soundstage wider and the bass was toned down. ...

Quote: You just made the exact same update I have been thinking about for a while.  I currently have the AKG K518DJ headphones with the bluetack mod.  Would it be possible for you to explain what the differences in sounds are like?  Do you have the Blue Tack mod?  I am just wondering if...

Quote: Just worked on the K518 recently.   Left (stereo) Red wire - Top part of 3.5 mm plug. Right (stereo) White wire - middle part of plug. ground - copper exposed wire - bottom part of plug. Burn enamel off and solder to plug.       good luck.  

I wonder if you could just take a flat piece of leather or thick material and then cut a ring out (like an onion ring) and then just stitch that on.  I want to try this aswell but just not too keen on ripping apart my current pads. Quote:  

Quote: The finish on that chassis looks better than mine, but remember you are trying to get a chassis with a long "front part".  The front part on mine is where the chassis is threaded.  You want this to be longer so that it extends far enough out of the cups to allow a 3.5mm plug to...

Quote: My K518 DJ headphones have 3/4 vents closed up with glue.  It is possible that the person who sold you the driver had previously tried modding it before they sold it to you.  Was that headfi'er  c****s****r by any chance?    To be honest I feel the K518 headphones have enough...

Hi nishan, 1. AKG K81DJ = black with silver trim. long cable. AKg K518 DJ = Black with black insert like my ones above. long cable. AKG K518 LE = Black with coloured inserts. short cable. I don't know about getting them in the US but stick with those names and you should get the correct...

thanks for the comments guys! Quote: I am not sure if you are talking about the hole where I shoved in two white bb pellets or you think the hole with the 3.5mm jack should be fixed up.  For the old cable holes I am planning to just find some black bb pellets to keep the black look of...

Quote: I had a go at modding the AKG K518.  Added a detachable cable mod.  Have a look here.  

I used a 3.5mm chassis sockets from ebay.  Had to find small ones for my AKG K518     http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220340534546&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT   4 for £2.40.        

Hope people are still interested in the K518 K81.  I made some mods to my K518 headphones.  Check out this thread for a quick guide!   http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/559367/akg-k518-k81-detachable-cable-mod-single-entry-guide-lots-of-pictures  

Hello!   So I finally ended up modding my AKG K518 DJ headphones (AKG K81) adding a detachable cable socket.  I wanted the ability to use different cables depending on situation.   Thought I would document the process as I consulted so many sources on headfi to do this mod.  Thanks to...

Hi! I am also planning a recable. I know its a bit of a hassle but can you please list where you purchased your materials from and the prices? I am also int he UK but cables etc seem to be inaccessible compared to our American friends. thanks!

Looks good. I think you could have done a slightly better job with the silicone adhesive as its all over the 3.5mm chassis in the picture. I am about to do a similar mod to my AKG K518 so will post some pics when I am finished! Good Effort! supergolf