[creatip]

  This one should be somewhat simple.  Just looking to add a little strain relief to my earbuds.
 
I have circled what I am talking about.
 
 
Would some heat shrink tape be best?  I do not have any tools at home.  Just a lighter.  Not sure if that would work.
 
 
Thanks to anyone who can give me a suggestion.
 
 
 
 
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You could apply some hot glue (as in those hot glue guns type). I used to do that in the past with the el-cheapo $5 earbuds, and they did work in prolonging the lifespan a bit. 

 

[BloodyPenguin]

   
You could apply some hot glue (as in those hot glue guns type). I used to do that in the past with the el-cheapo $5 earbuds, and they did work in prolonging the lifespan a bit. 

That is a good idea as well!  Thanks!  
 
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[Armaegis]

   
Don't say that, I seriously thought about it but ended up thininking it would look aweful.

 
Just offset the connectors by 30-45° so that the plugs stick out ala Audeze and you'll be fine. RCAs aren't that much bigger that mini-xlrs...
 

  Doesn't Oppo PM-1/2 use dual mono?

 
They do, but Oppo cables aren't exactly cheap...

 

[Jean Corriveau]

https://www.oppodigital.com/products.asp?cat=40 
 
It's not too bad but they are BO.

 

[spurxiii]

That is a good idea as well!  Thanks!  

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I've used self amalgamating tape in the past

 

[BloodyPenguin]

I've used self amalgamating tape in the past

Cool, thanks for that as well.  I also see that listed under Self Fusing Tape.  
 
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[Stillhart]

   
 
They do, but Oppo cables aren't exactly cheap...

 
Yeah but you can search eBay for cheap Oppo replacement cables, etc...

 

[Jean Corriveau]

 Yeah but you can search eBay for cheap Oppo replacement cables, etc...

 
Lunashops seem to have cheap Oppo cables.

 

[leeperry]

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[Arty McGhee]

  https://www.oppodigital.com/products.asp?cat=40 
 
It's not too bad but they are BO.

i would think someone on this list could help you make a real nice one

 

[Jean Corriveau]

  i would think someone on this list could help you make a real nice one

 
Thank you for the offer. Actually, I have all the material I need at home to make my own but I was really looking for one on the market since as I said in my first post concerning this it's not for a DIY project.

 

[Sanman99]

My Klipsch s5i have the 3rd tip segment loose. That little piece was always pulling out and I had to use pliers to pull the protruding metal sticking from the jack, then shove it back into the plug. After a couple times, it had started to cut out in one of my ears and I figured out that I could bend or pinch the plug, but I can't do that all day. Can I use something to keep it pinched, because I don't feel comfortable doing anything inside this thin cord that has those in-line control wires.
 
Also, I really want to get my Monoprice IEMs modded with a cable that doesn't tangle like crazy. I went and got some eartips from MEElectronics (and already lost one that popped off and looked all over for it). I could buy some other brand, but that just leaves me with yet another lonely IEM (and there's no fun without DIY and hacking).
 
Lastly, my ATH-m50s got put i storage among lots of stuff (its tip also pulled out and even got itself lost), so its headband is very slightly twisted. Not sure if anyone knows of something cool I could do if I'm willing to tear these up.
 
I created a thread, but wasn't sure whether or not to post in this thread.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/761304/gotta-fix-a-couple-iems-and-other
 
Thanks in advance if anyone can respond.
 
 
Hoping to figure out what sound signature I prefer so I can buy some more expensive headphones, so I'll look around what shops my town has.
I also gotta fix this darn Sansa Clip+ volume button. See if I'll borrow my dad's soldering iron until I get my own.

 

[Shawn71]

reg S5i, cld you pls post a picture of the jack? looks like the 3.5mm jack needs a replacement.....Monoprice can be fixed/re-cabled using a cheap pair's cable if you are on tight budget,as the IEM price is merely $10......

 

[Stillhart]

Hi guys,
 
For a balanced interconnect cable (dual XLR from DAC to Amp), do you guys know if I need M/M or M/F or F/F and do you know the proper pinouts?  Is it just 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, shield to ground?
 
Thx!
 
EDIT - Looks like it's M/F.  Now I just need to know if I need to do anything funky with the pinouts.
 
Oh and can anyone recommend a paracord wrap for the Canare cable if I'm not stripping out the wires, just using it as is?

 

[DingoSmuggler]

  Hi guys,
 
For a balanced interconnect cable (dual XLR from DAC to Amp), do you guys know if I need M/M or M/F or F/F and do you know the proper pinouts?  Is it just 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, shield to ground?
 
Thx!
 
EDIT - Looks like it's M/F.  Now I just need to know if I need to do anything funky with the pinouts.
 
Oh and can anyone recommend a paracord wrap for the Canare cable if I'm not stripping out the wires, just using it as is?

1: Shield
2: + (non-inverted signal)
3: - (inverted signal)
 
yes wire 1-1, 2-2, 3-3
 
The casing for the xlr connector will usually also have a solder tab, better to leave this disconnected IMO.
 
More than you ever wanted to know about balanced connections. http://www.rane.com/note110.html