[FrozenPanda]

Anyone know how to get the stock 3.5mm plug open so I can snip the wire shorter and re-solder it back on?

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You could probably just take 2 pliers and twist them apart... much like the DIY plugs you see most plugs are assembled the same way.
 
However, they are machine assembled so it won't be easy to solder by hand, you're still better off buying a DIY Plug

 

[ctowne]

Anyone know how to get the stock 3.5mm plug open so I can snip the wire shorter and re-solder it back on?

Sent from my Moto X

 
You could probably just take 2 pliers and twist them apart... much like the DIY plugs you see most plugs are assembled the same way.
 
However, they are machine assembled so it won't be easy to solder by hand, you're still better off buying a DIY Plug

Alright thanks man

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[davidwyl]

 
Spent sometime to mods my ATHM50RD today. Very please with the outcome.
No cutting on the inner part of the case, no hot glue, no super glue.. :thumbup:
These 3.5mm jack that I got from eBay come with locking mechanism, fit perfectly into m50.
*using 3rd party cable with volume control + mic, perfect for smartphone. :sly:

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[listen4joy]

i just want to make sure that i will wire correctly 
 
green wire for gold connection black for ground and red for the second connector?
 
pic:
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http://i41.tinypic.com/2ryhcpe.jpg

 

[ben_r_]

Spent sometime to mods my ATHM50RD today. Very please with the outcome.
No cutting on the inner part of the case, no hot glue, no super glue.. :thumbup:
These 3.5mm jack that I got from eBay come with locking mechanism, fit perfectly into m50.
*using 3rd party cable with volume control + mic, perfect for smartphone. :sly:

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Post a link to those connectors you got.

 

[White Lotus]

Spent sometime to mods my ATHM50RD today. Very please with the outcome.
No cutting on the inner part of the case, no hot glue, no super glue.. :thumbup:
These 3.5mm jack that I got from eBay come with locking mechanism, fit perfectly into m50.
*using 3rd party cable with volume control + mic, perfect for smartphone. :sly:

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Amazing!

 

[ctowne]

Spent sometime to mods my ATHM50RD today. Very please with the outcome.
No cutting on the inner part of the case, no hot glue, no super glue.. :thumbup:
These 3.5mm jack that I got from eBay come with locking mechanism, fit perfectly into m50.
*using 3rd party cable with volume control + mic, perfect for smartphone. :sly:

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Can you possibly post all the things that you bought to do this?

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[davidwyl]

Can you possibly post all the things that you bought to do this?

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Ask you need is these 2:
http://m.ebay.com.my/itm?itemId=200768470901
&
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/180882568016?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

the 3.5mm jack plug with locking mechanism come with a black rubber tension release, im not happy with that. So i got this http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/140584282253?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and swap the rubber with the metal spring.
look much nicer, and matching with the other end of the athm50 cable.

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[davidwyl]

  i just want to make sure that i will wire correctly 
 
green wire for gold connection black for ground and red for the second connector?
 
pic:
------
 
http://i41.tinypic.com/2ryhcpe.jpg

that should be right..
use multimeter to check to be 100% sure...

 

[ctowne]

Can you possibly post all the things that you bought to do this?

Sent from my LG G2!

Ask you need is these 2:
http://m.ebay.com.my/itm?itemId=200768470901
&
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/180882568016?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

the 3.5mm jack plug with locking mechanism come with a black rubber tension release, im not happy with that. So i got this http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/140584282253?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and swap the rubber with the metal spring.
look much nicer, and matching with the other end of the athm50 cable.

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Thank you so much! I've wanted to do it without cutting any part of the headphones and this looks perfect.

Sent from my LG G2!

 

[davidwyl]

Can you possibly post all the things that you bought to do this?

Sent from my LG G2!

Ask you need is these 2:
http://m.ebay.com.my/itm?itemId=200768470901
&
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/180882568016?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

the 3.5mm jack plug with locking mechanism come with a black rubber tension release, im not happy with that. So i got this http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/140584282253?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and swap the rubber with the metal spring.
look much nicer, and matching with the other end of the athm50 cable.

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Thank you so much! I've wanted to do it without cutting any part of the headphones and this looks perfect.

Sent from my LG G2!

Yes, searching around for this jack with locking everywhere. Got it from eBay, the only seller willing to post it to me with reasonable shipping fees..

No cutting, the only thing u need to cut is 2 rubber that stick out to hold the old cable. Cut down that 2 rubber, u are good to go..
this female jack little bit bigger than the original hole. Just slowly files or drill the hole bigger.

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[Riktar]

I'm really excited to get my hands on the components for this mod. I'm picking up the plugs and tech flex from parts express. I am however having some problems determining which cable to get in order to make my own cable. Does parts-express carry any quality cables i can use for this? do i need microphone cable? or any particular type of cable? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[davidwyl]

I'm really excited to get my hands on the components for this mod. I'm picking up the plugs and tech flex from parts express. I am however having some problems determining which cable to get in order to make my own cable. Does parts-express carry any quality cables i can use for this? do i need microphone cable? or any particular type of cable? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

(not my pic, I grab it from post#15 mraudio post)

You don't need extra cable, just cut the cable where the red line is. And connect that part to your new female jack.

You don't have to desolder the part circle in green. Less soldering, less messy, less problem

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[Riktar]

(not my pic, I grab it from post#15 mraudio post)

You don't need extra cable, just cut the cable where the red line is. And connect that part to your new female jack.

You don't have to desolder the part circle in green. Less soldering, less messy, less problem

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Thanks for the heads up!
 
I was mainly asking about wiring for the 3.5mm male to male connector that would plug into the headphones. If i wanted to make my own wiring as i've seen people do it on here, what kind of wire would i need to get? 
 
thanks

 

[PETEREK]

   
 
Thanks for the heads up!
 
I was mainly asking about wiring for the 3.5mm male to male connector that would plug into the headphones. If i wanted to make my own wiring as i've seen people do it on here, what kind of wire would i need to get? 
 
thanks

This question would be answered better in this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/676402/diy-cable-questions-and-comments-thread/885#post_10041358