So the rubber casing on my MDR-V6 headphones had split, leaving the cable exposed.   I decided to attempt to follow this tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Dodgy-or-Broken-Headphones   Basically, I cut the cable, with the plan of stripping the wires inside, and splicing them...  ...

So the rubber casing on my MDR-V6 headphones had split, leaving the cable exposed.   I decided to attempt to follow this tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Dodgy-or-Broken-Headphones   Basically, I cut the cable, with the plan of stripping the wires inside, and splicing them...  ...

So after 6 longs years, the rubber around the cord of my favorite headphones has left the wire exposed. Unfortunately I don't have the tools to repair it (multimeter or soldering gun), so I guess I will take this opportunity to upgrade :).   Things I love about the v6: - crips/sharp sound of...

I bought these MDR-V6s ~5-6 years ago. They have been great headphones, but the cord has deteriorated away. I've wrapped it in paper and then electrical tape, but I am hoping there may be a more permanent solution or easy way to replace the cable.   Any suggestions?