DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

[skierdb526]

And from my understanding you can use a regular SMC Connector.

 

[Stealer]

What is the best method to braid/twist 2 wires together and prevent it from untwisting over time..my diy iem cable untwist by itself after sometimes.
No, i dont like to use sleeving as well..

 

[Allanmarcus]

Looking to mod my incoming THX00 with removable cables.

Anyone here try it yet?

I saw that smc connectors and jacks can be used but are there others that can be used without modifying the housing for the THX00?

Also can I used any smc connector or are the hifiman type special?

I did with 2.5mm inputs. Check out my history and you will see it. I had to modify the housing, but it didn't alter the sound. I'd definitely recommend getting it done by a pro like PETEREK If you are worried about damaging your new headphones.

Which jacks did you use? I'm thinking of modding my T1s with 2.5mm inputs.

 

[PETEREK]

Looking to mod my incoming THX00 with removable cables.

Anyone here try it yet?

I saw that smc connectors and jacks can be used but are there others that can be used without modifying the housing for the THX00?

Also can I used any smc connector or are the hifiman type special?

I did with 2.5mm inputs. Check out my history and you will see it. I had to modify the housing, but it didn't alter the sound. I'd definitely recommend getting it done by a pro like PETEREK If you are worried about damaging your new headphones.

Which jacks did you use? I'm thinking of modding my T1s with 2.5mm inputs.

For the TH-X00 I would use these: http://www.amazon.com/2-5mm-Female-Black-Connector-Socket/dp/B00ZGQZ0DK

For the T1 or any other Beyers you would need to use a bigger connector to cover the hole that will be left behind from the stock cables strain relief. Use these: http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-161-7100.htm

You don't have to get them from those exact websites, but those are the styles you would use for those two headphones.

 

[skierdb526]

For the TH-X00 I would use these: http://www.amazon.com/2-5mm-Female-Black-Connector-Socket/dp/B00ZGQZ0DK

For the T1 or any other Beyers you would need to use a bigger connector to cover the hole that will be left behind from the stock cables strain relief. Use these: http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-161-7100.htm

You don't have to get them from those exact websites, but those are the styles you would use for those two headphones.

I used the jacks listed above but spent more for them on eBay.

 

[Allanmarcus]

   

For the T1 or any other Beyers you would need to use a bigger connector to cover the hole that will be left behind from the stock cables strain relief. Use these: http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-161-7100.htm

You don't have to get them from those exact websites, but those are the styles you would use for those two headphones.

 
Do you just secure the 2.5mm female jack with the provided nut, or do you use glue, or both?

 

[PETEREK]

 
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For the T1 or any other Beyers you would need to use a bigger connector to cover the hole that will be left behind from the stock cables strain relief. Use these: http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-161-7100.htm


You don't have to get them from those exact websites, but those are the styles you would use for those two headphones.

Do you just secure the 2.5mm female jack with the provided nut, or do you use glue, or both?

Forget the nut and use epoxy. I normally scuff the sides of the connector up with sandpaper so the epoxy can get better grip.

 

[EdgarMadhook]

Here's another question that probably has a simple answer....
 
Is it possible to add a remote control to a regular pair of earphones (iGrados in my case)?
 
I'm probably expecting too much & would prefer to keep my Neutrik TRS mini-jack. 

 

[tjdub]

@PETEREK have you by any chance done 3.5 mm female plugs on any denon or fostex headphone, if so witch do you recommend?. I know smc is easier but I would rather my cables be interchangeable between my headphones

 

[PETEREK]

@PETEREK have you by any chance done 3.5 mm female plugs on any denon or fostex headphone, if so witch do you recommend?. I know smc is easier but I would rather my cables be interchangeable between my headphones

Yes I have. Use the type here:http://www.parts-express.com/35mm-stereo-panel-mount-jack--090-317
You don't have to order them from this site, but this is what you should use.

You are going to have to modify the cup and the baffle a little for it to fit, and you'll have to widen the hole that the cable is going through right now, just a little bit.

 

[tjdub]

Thanks I'll give that connector a try

 

[SeEnCreaTive]

Yes I have. Use the type here:http://www.parts-express.com/35mm-stereo-panel-mount-jack--090-317
You don't have to order them from this site, but this is what you should use.

You are going to have to modify the cup and the baffle a little for it to fit, and you'll have to widen the hole that the cable is going through right now, just a little bit.

That one good for reliability? I have 3.5mm mono on each ear of my t50rps. They short and act loose when I can't find any loose solders or wires

 

[PETEREK]

Yes I have. Use the type here:http://www.parts-express.com/35mm-stereo-panel-mount-jack--090-317
You don't have to order them from this site, but this is what you should use.

You are going to have to modify the cup and the baffle a little for it to fit, and you'll have to widen the hole that the cable is going through right now, just a little bit.

That one good for reliability? I have 3.5mm mono on each ear of my t50rps. They short and act loose when I can't find any loose solders or wires

I heard the same thing from another user about the mono, I use the stereo, im not sure which I linked, I just Google Image searched then copied the link attached to it, I was using my phone from work. Just get the stereo one and bridge the short gold soldering tab with the long ground tab and use the other small silver tab for the signal (tip). I've never had issues with the stereo jacks of this style.

 

[Eudis]

@PETEREK

Do you have an pictures of the smc on the thx00 and 3.5mm so I can see what to modify.

 

[PETEREK]

@PETEREK

Do you have an pictures of the smc on the thx00 and 3.5mm so I can see what to modify.

PM me your email address.