[edgiefred]

Today, I received a used pair of HD 600's (with no instuctions) from UPS. At the risk of sounding stupid, how does one remove the stock cable? I've pulled fairly hard at each connection with no success, and am afraid to pull any harder in fear of doing damage. This situation seems rather ironic, since prior to purchasing the HD 600"s, I'd read in this forum that the connections sometimes had problems staying in place.

 

[pearle]

I was like this with my HD580s when I first bought them. However, after gaining a bit of courage I gave it a good yank and the connector popped out. You should be ok unless the previous owner glued the connectors in place

 

[edgiefred]

Thanks for the encouragement. I was being too cautious.

 

[Sovkiller]

Pull it man, like a man, just take it hard with your fingers and never pull the cable, just the connector, after 150 times it get a little bit loose

NOTE: the plugs has only one position, if it didn't go in the way you are trying to re-insert them back, check the right position one pin is bigger than the other, do not force it....

 

[Calanctus]

edgiefred, what are you using for a replacement cable--Cardas?Clou?Equinox?

 

[fyrfytrhoges]

don't worry about the stock cable connections, the threads about connection problems were the cardas replacement cable connections......

 

[ooheadsoo]

I could've sworn the retail box had no specific instructions about the cables either.

 

[Duncan]

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Originally posted by fyrfytrhoges don't worry about the stock cable connections, the threads about connection problems were the cardas replacement cable connections......

NOT true...

It is well documented here, that the original HD5x5, 580 and 600 headphones can have poor connections... leading to crackling, or distortion... even loss of the channel completely... and with edgiefred saying that they're used.........

Sennheiser redressed this problem in later batches... and, I myself... have no problems whatsoever with the Cardas Cable, also - Cardas have re-designed their connector plug, so even for those people who have had problems... things should be fine now

edgiefred...

One of the easier ways to tell ~ with music playing... wiggle the connectors slightly... if nothing happens, fine ~ great

If you get the crackling / loss of sound, no biggy, remove the connectors, clean them with an alcohol based cleaner... allow to dry, re-insert... and then you'll be crackle free for about three weeks

 

[edgiefred]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I got the original cable out, and a new Cardas in its place.

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

does the polarity of the plug matter? i yanked out my HD580 Right plug by stepping on the cord and standing up, and i just plugged it back in with the letter "R" facing out. that corrent?

 

[zzz]

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Originally posted by NuclearFusi0n does the polarity of the plug matter? i yanked out my HD580 Right plug by stepping on the cord and standing up, and i just plugged it back in with the letter "R" facing out. that corrent?

you can't plug it back in incorrectly unless you're very strong or try really hard.

 

[Duncan]

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Originally posted by zzz you can't plug it back in incorrectly unless you're very strong or try really hard.

like i did once on my HD565s you mean??

 

[Chris T]

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Originally posted by Duncan like i did once on my HD565s you mean??

I must remember never to pick a fight with Duncan

 

[Duncan]

lol Chris!!

I won't tell you about the time that I shattered a safes locking mechanism, with just my bare hands!!

To this day I don't know how I did it, nor did the locksmith that had to fix it

 

[DLP]

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Originally posted by Duncan lol Chris!! I won't tell you about the time that I shattered a safes locking mechanism, with just my bare hands!! To this day I don't know how I did it, nor did the locksmith that had to fix it

Sorry, but this I have to hear more about

Do tell!