[j0hn]

Got a pair of sextetts in the mail, and was shocked to find the right ear not working, and then further shocked to find what looked like booger solder on the jack. This doesn't look like it was done in a factory in Austria. Can anyone confirm that it's not supposed to look like this?
 
I'm happy to take more pics.
 
Thanks
 

 

[Rayyn]

There is no way its supposed to look like that. That is some gruesome soldering.

 

[j0hn]

Okay I'm glad it's not just me. I was considering re-doing it myself, but I bought them on the flea-bay and the seller is willing to take them back, thankfully.
 
Now to find another pair...

 

[j0hn]

Update:
 
I've actually found the issue, and I'm going to fix them myself (after some negotiation with the seller).
 
This was pretty hilarious when I figured it out.
 
Sleeve to ring impedance: ~600 ohm
Sleeve to tip impedance: ~1200 ohm
 
At which point I went "ABUH?!"
 
And then thought, and waited, and thought...
 
Ring to tip impedance, wait for it....
 
600 ohms.
 
The common ground is on either the ring or tip.
 
I'll re-solder tonight!