[aarontyson]

Wondering if it would be possible too add a second TRS on the right side to make these into a balanced HP? Thoughts? Is anyone willing to crack open the right side too see what it would take?

 

[cityle]

The right side is the same than the left side. https://i.imgur.com/P40fQuT.jpg Otherwise, I can't help you more as I know nothing about balanced headphone.

 

[mikaellee]

Anyone here done this? Will the port move around long term> Would hot glue or else fix that?

 

[Vesperaudio]

  Wondering if it would be possible too add a second TRS

We did this using one TRRS, so there's no need to open the right side.

 

[cityle]

Anyone here done this? Will the port move around long term> Would hot glue or else fix that?

The port had still not move since I've done this mod. The screw and the hot glue inside is enough to hold it securely.

 

[San-J]

I'm interested in doing this, but rather than 3.5mm I'd like to use the mini-XLR type of jack that AKG's headphones with replaceable cables use (240S, K/Q701, etc). Has anyone thought about or attempted doing this? And anyone know of a source for those jacks?
 
Thanks!

 

[lusagi]

  I'm interested in doing this, but rather than 3.5mm I'd like to use the mini-XLR type of jack that AKG's headphones with replaceable cables use (240S, K/Q701, etc). Has anyone thought about or attempted doing this? And anyone know of a source for those jacks?
 
Thanks!

Markertek seems like a good choice, since they have free shipping no minimum now.
 
XLR connectors
http://audio-video-supply.markertek.com/search?sitepref=1&p=Q&lbc=markertek&uid=729021161&ts=custom&w=mini%20xlr%20female%20jack&af=cat3:connectorsadapters_audioconnectors_xlrconnectors%20cat2:connectorsadapters_audioconnectors%20cat1:connectorsadapters&isort=score&method=and&view=grid
 
 
XLR jack for headphone
http://www.markertek.com/product/tb3m/switchcraft-tb3m-tini-qg-mini-xlr-3-pin-male-circular-panel-mount-nickel

 

[ChrisHiFi]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[xwing01]

if the nonremovable cable breaks will i still be able to do this mod 

 

[Vesperaudio]

If it will not explode sure you will be able to)

 

[audiophizile]

I didn't notice any change in the sound.

Thanks to your guide I now have a detachable cable! I had other reasons to do this (cat really likes to chew cables, ugh) but it turned out great and I now have a much more manageable 4ft cable. Thanks a ton!

 

[omgery]

Thank you for the tutorial, it encourages me to do this...
 

 

 
 
Gery

 

[ASorrow1412]

Thank you for this guide did it and love it works like a charm with k551 no changes in sound and now im free to choose my own cable you saved my day thanks and cheers.!

 

[Duncan_ej]

Thanks for the instructions / photos. I was amazed how easy this mod was and how quick. I used a slightly different jack but fit is still great. Definitely a better set of ‘phones now.

 

[dhruvmeena96]

The port had still not move since I've done this mod. The screw and the hot glue inside is enough to hold it securely.

Now its time to do the Solderdude mod of AKG k551

Now it sounds like linear bass and legendary AKG 501. It doesn't sound like headphone but like a neutral cinema type sound