[golov17]

Looking for recommendations -

For those of you who build your own cables, where have you found the best, tightest, most secure fitting 2.5mm TRRS Female Jack, to use in making Balanced Extension or Adapter Cables?

I've purchased some of these (available from many dealers) -

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-...-Audio-Soldering-DIY-Adapter/32511982309.html

- but the sound drops out with nearly any lateral movement, when installed on a cable for portable use.

So, I'm trying to find a higher quality, more secure jack, to use on my cables.

Thanks for any links!

http://www.eachdiy.com/goods-4664.html
http://www.eachdiy.com/goods-4658.html

 

[DBaldock9]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161697525821
http://www.eachdiy.com/goods-4664.html
http://www.eachdiy.com/goods-4658.html

Thanks for the link, but I'm trying to find a 2.5mm 4-pole jack.

 

[golov17]

Thanks for the link, but I'm trying to find a 2.5mm 4-pole jack.

Corrected, but.. male or female?

 

[DBaldock9]

http://www.eachdiy.com/goods-4664.html
http://www.eachdiy.com/goods-4658.html

Thanks.

I've seen those jacks on a couple of different websites.
And, I'm curious how you'e supposed to solder the 4th wire, since there are only 3 lugs at the back of the jack.
Does the 4th wire solder directly to the gold housing?
And, if so, will the back shell still fit and screw on correctly?

 

[golov17]

Thanks.

I've seen those jacks on a couple of different websites.
And, I'm curious how you'e supposed to solder the 4th wire, since there are only 3 lugs at the back of the jack.
Does the 4th wire solder directly to the gold housing?
And, if so, will the back shell still fit and screw on correctly?

I think it will be..

 

[DBaldock9]

I think it will be..

I think I prefer a jack with 4 solder lugs.

 

[fairx]

Anybody mod their vido yet? Apart from recable I mean. What I really like about vido is its focus and bass. Is there hope for more separation and depth?

 

[slappypete]

Anybody mod their vido yet? Apart from recable I mean. What I really like about vido is its focus and bass. Is there hope for more separation and depth?

I am waiting on more Vido's to come in the mail, and in the meantime I am preoccupied with a diy build, but I will definitely be making a Vido mod post in the future.

 

[rggz]

Anybody mod their vido yet? Apart from recable I mean. What I really like about vido is its focus and bass. Is there hope for more separation and depth?

@oskan has posted his mod recently here.

I've made this mod (but using cotton instead blu tac) and I really liked the results (of course it will change depending on the driver which you're using) but usually, you can get a wider sound compared to the stock. Also, I really like adding 75 Ohms adapter w/ sensitive earbuds because it gives me a better control of volume when I'm using them with an amp, then it's easier to find my sweet spot.

 

[Makahl]

Hey. I'm building some earbuds today and I've noted all my MX500's shells are blocked at this air channel which I thought it should be an acoustic design when Sennheiser designed it:

Has someone tried opening this air channel? Or is there some earbud which this port isn't blocked? I'm really curious to see if it can improve/change the sound like a speaker.

 

[golov17]

Hey. I'm building some earbuds today and I've noted all my MX500's shells are blocked at this air channel which I thought it should be an acoustic design when Sennheiser designed it:

Has someone tried opening this air channel? Or is there some earbud which this port isn't blocked? I'm really curious to see if it can improve/change the sound like a speaker.

some russian guys made it for more bass

 

[DBaldock9]

Hey. I'm building some earbuds today and I've noted all my MX500's shells are blocked at this air channel which I thought it should be an acoustic design when Sennheiser designed it:

Has someone tried opening this air channel? Or is there some earbud which this port isn't blocked? I'm really curious to see if it can improve/change the sound like a speaker.

That's very curious, since I really expected that to be a port into the housing back chamber.
If the MX500 shells that I've ordered, don't have that channel open, I will open it myself - and I'll probably try closing the ports that are at the perimeter, near the back of the driver.

 

[headjelly]

Can you guys recommend a small wire splitter on Ali? Just in case, I don't like the tibetian thing at all, I thing it's really ugly.

 

[golov17]

Can you guys recommend a small wire splitter on Ali? Just in case, I don't like the tibetian thing at all, I thing it's really ugly.

5pcs 4MM Y Splitter Adapter Set Kit For DIY HiFi Earphone Headphone
http://s.aliexpress.com/zI7jUzMV
(from AliExpress Android)
Free shipping one set 2.3mm Small Size black Y Splitter Adapter Set Kit For DIY HiFi Earphone Headphone
http://s.aliexpress.com/BRrI3MfY
(from AliExpress Android)
Full Metal Speaker Headphone Cable Audio Y Splitter Adapter For DIY Custom Cable LN005383
http://s.aliexpress.com/V7f2ayEV
(from AliExpress Android)

 

[Makahl]

That's very curious, since I really expected that to be a port into the housing back chamber.
If the MX500 shells that I've ordered, don't have that channel open, I will open it myself - and I'll probably try closing the ports that are at the perimeter, near the back of the driver.

Looking forward to your feedback!