[artsci]

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Originally Posted by jalyst /img/forum/go_quote.gif would it be possible to readapt something like this to use with full size headphones like the AD-900 that normally don't "need" amplification. Has anyone hear of anyone doing something like that? cheers, J

Can't see why it wouldn't be possible.

 

[jalyst]

Yeah should be do-able, little scary when your doing it to cans that cost a small fortune though

I'd love to mod it in such a way that it's easy to switch back to wired, should I want too...

 

[Baines93]

You could mod the cans with 3.5mm jack plugs (mono's) on either side (or do single entry with one stereo jack and the wires from the other side channelled through the headband or something) so you can attach a cable or the wireless module with ease. Just a case of desoldering the stock cable, wiring a jack plug up (on wires from the driver) and setting it in the bottom of the housing, then you just want to put mono jacks on the left and right side of the top of the cable so you can use them in either format, wired with the modified stock cable, or wireless with the W-1 plugged into the jack sockets on the cans.

 

[jalyst]

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Originally Posted by Baines93 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You could mod the cans with 3.5mm jack plugs (mono's) on either side (or do single entry with one stereo jack and the wires from the other side channelled through the headband or something) so you can attach a cable or the wireless module with ease. Just a case of desoldering the stock cable, wiring a jack plug up (on wires from the driver) and setting it in the bottom of the housing, then you just want to put mono jacks on the left and right side of the top of the cable so you can use them in either format, wired with the modified stock cable, or wireless with the W-1 plugged into the jack sockets on the cans.

hmm, having hard time envisaging what you're saying, don't spose you'd care to do a stick diagram?

So with what you're suggesting, it'd be easy to switch between a wireless adapter & full corded?

 

[Baines93]

Hmmmm... Was a bit long winded!

Almost as simply as I can put it: wire up 3.5mm mono jacks onto each side of the headphones, after de-soldering the original cable, and where you de-soldered the cables, whack 3.5mm mono jack plugs onto each side, so you can plug the Sleek W-1 into the jacks on the headphones, or plug in the stock (modified) cable.

 

[jalyst]

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Originally Posted by Baines93 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmmmm... Was a bit long winded! Almost as simply as I can put it: wire up 3.5mm mono jacks onto each side of the headphones, after de-soldering the original cable, and where you de-soldered the cables, whack 3.5mm mono jack plugs onto each side, so you can plug the Sleek W-1 into the jacks on the headphones, or plug in the stock (modified) cable.

So essentially; two plug holes where the two cords used to come out of the cans?
That way one can plug in a wireless adapter or the original cords that now have plugs where there used to be bare wire..

 

[Baines93]

You got it.

Neat and clean soloution really - just slightly more difficult than soldering the W-1 directly onto the headphones.

 

[jalyst]

Hmm not sure id be able to do a clean job of this..
So essentially.....

soldering iron
solderer
2x 3.5mm mono jacks (female)
2x 3.5mm mono jacks (male)
headphones you want to mod
wireless adapter

 

[Baines93]

You got it...

Essentially you just need to solder wires onto the jack (female) terminals, and solder the other end of the wires to the driver, of course getting the wires on the right terminals.

When you desolder the original cables, they should be coloured... Look up what colour is what, and solder the correct wires from the female jack plug onto the right joints on the driver.

Might be best to A) post in the DIY forum with my idea (i'm no DIYer really, but my idea should work... Others may have simpler ideas though, but I can't see any?) and B) looking into finding a local DIYer if you are not confident about soldering, or getting the right wires in the right places

Matt

 

[jalyst]

thanks I may give it a crack down the track, prolly experiment on a cheap pair 1st!

 

[Saintkeat]

so i'm reviving this thread.. anyone with updates?

would like to know if someone tried's ed's idea of opening up the w1 and soldering the custom wires to the actual unit.

you know someone who did this for a fee could make a little money.

 

[simontas09]

Hello,
 
I've managed to make my Senn. HD598 wireless with the w1 and an portable headphone, also using two nokia cellphones for connection parts. Works like a charm.
I will post explanation and pics of the 'work' later.

 

[jalyst]

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Hello,
 
I've managed to make my Senn. HD598 wireless with the w1 and an portable headphone, also using two nokia cellphones for connection parts. Works like a charm.
I will post explanation and pics of the 'work' later.

 
So are you going to share your work now? I ended up getting some RS180's.
But I'm still going to experiment with plugging corded IEM/Cans into wireless adapter of sorts (there's 1-2 options on that front now) or franken-modding one to an adapter like this.
 
 

 

[NorthernAvengeR]

Sorry if bumping this is against the rules, but I was wondering if it's possible to do something like this: (apologies for my 3rd grade paint skills)
 
<a href='http://bildr.no/view/1131365'>http://bildr.no/view/1131365</a>
 
Essentially what I'm failing to illustrate is if it's possible to make a sleek plug to iem plug adapter instead of tearing apart the receiver unit and a iem cable. Would this work?
 
 

 

[Saintkeat]

I do not recommend this as there has to be a locking mechanism between the sleek plug and the IEM pins. I'd still rather open up the casing, and solder on thicker, tougher, cables with IEM pins at the end. If opening it up is too tough, I would sever off the sleek plugs, strip the wire and solder on IEM pins.
 
I'm still looking for a 2nd hand or cheap W1 set for sale, if you know of any, let me know. I don't mind taking the lead on this at all.