[I34z1k]

Hey guys

I am really tired of using a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter on my 555s so I wanted to change the jack. But now I'm tempted to replace the whole cable. I don't want to go over the top as it's not a super serious set of headphones. Would it be worthwhile changing the cable? Any other mods related to this?

Secondly, I am sick of other people listening to my music so I was thinking of adding some dynamat behind the drivers. Would this have a detrimental effect on my sound?

Thanks
Mike

 

[lweijs]

I don't think you can close open headphones

Would definatly not have a good effect on SQ.

 

[lucky]

Agree on not trying to close them this way. You'd probably be better off buying IEMs or full-sized closed phones.

 

[Benaiir]

Probably not worth paying more for a cable than for the whole headphones.

 

[Bonthouse]

Closing the HD555 is just dumb. I know it because I tried it.
It really gives you a closed-in feeling, seriously destroying the soundstage, acoustics and the nice, laidback feel the HD555 has.

And as far as recabling goes, I think it's futile, since you'll solder one side directly onto the drivers, but the otherside still has to pass over the headband, and that's done by some low-end copper cable, and thus nullifing the "upgrade" you intended with your cable upgrade.

 

[I34z1k]

Ok cool. Get that about the open closed thing, and i suppose if i can't improve them, i won't bother changing cables so I'll just pop a different jack on. Thanks for the quick responses guys

 

[Bonthouse]

Yeah, a Switchcraft or Neutrik plug will do the trick!
Personally, I take Switchcraft over Neutrik anyday, since they're more reliable, tougher and better looking.
Use some heatshrink to seal the deal (seal the gap between cable and cable-entry in the plug

) and you're all set!