[Jgott44]

So my new pair of 598s came in the mail today and I am in love. The sound is superb and of course, they are beautiful.
 
My one issue though is that the cable is 10ft! Is there any way/place to get a shorter cable OTHER then soldering it? 
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[Omark12]

Having the same problem with my Denon D2k. Although its forgiving of sources and easy to drive, the cord makes it really unportable. I plan on modding it to make it detachable dual-entry. 

 

[SanjiWatsuki]

I've done this to cables before. I can't imagine it's the best thing in the world to do to your cables, but it is made my long cables very manageable. 
 

 

[Omark12]

Holy crap how much memory does that add?

 

[Hente]

I've done this to cables before. I can't imagine it's the best thing in the world to do to your cables, but it is made my long cables very manageable. 

Oh wow, that looks pretty neat, thanks a lot!

 

[supergolf]

I don't understand the HD598 cabling.  I have been looking into buying them for a while but isn't the cable detatchable? 
 
I thought the cable (at headphone socket end) was a 3.5mm plug with a proprietary plug.  So is it not possible to sort of find a thin 3.5mm plug to go with the headphones?
 
 

 

[GigaFi]

My guess is it will be loose or not fit. The cable is detachable though.
 
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I don't understand the HD598 cabling.  I have been looking into buying them for a while but isn't the cable detatchable? 
 
I thought the cable (at headphone socket end) was a 3.5mm plug with a proprietary plug.  So is it not possible to sort of find a thin 3.5mm plug to go with the headphones?
 
 

 

 

[supergolf]

I assumed the plug would be held in the 3.5mm socket through the tension in the socket like most headphone plugs.
 
I know the cable is detachable because the mould of the plug means you just twist and pull.
 
I have seen the HD558 in the shops and I detached the plug in the store.  I was planning on buying the HD598 and finding my own plug which I could mould into a small enough piece to connect into the HD598. 
 
Does anyone know of a reason why I wouldn't be able to do this?
 
Thanks.

 

[GigaFi]

The other head (connected to hp) is a 2.5mm.
 
See if this thread helps:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/557533/having-a-hard-time-finding-the-right-2-5mm-to-3-5mm-cable-experts-needed
 
Looks like finding a cable that fits could be tough.
 
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I assumed the plug would be held in the 3.5mm socket through the tension in the socket like most headphone plugs.
 
I know the cable is detachable because the mould of the plug means you just twist and pull.
 
I have seen the HD558 in the shops and I detached the plug in the store.  I was planning on buying the HD598 and finding my own plug which I could mould into a small enough piece to connect into the HD598. 
 
Does anyone know of a reason why I wouldn't be able to do this?
 
Thanks.

 

 

[supergolf]

Thanks for the link.  Very helpful. 
 
Ah well, looks like it would be tricky to get a recable done then.  If I can't find a 2.5mm plug small enough and mouldable for the Sennheiser hole then I might try to solder straight onto the headphones for a recable without removing the existing socket (trying to preserve warranty status)
 
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The other head (connected to hp) is a 2.5mm.
 
See if this thread helps:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/557533/having-a-hard-time-finding-the-right-2-5mm-to-3-5mm-cable-experts-needed
 
Looks like finding a cable that fits could be tough.