[Anthony1]

Im about to buy the K701 as I like the look of the K701 over the K702. However I would eventually want to upgrade the cable so my question is can you re-cable the K701 with (for eg) ALO cryo cable or is only the K702 you can do this?

 

[Junliang]

Possible to recable the k701.

Here is a similar thread, just that thats for balancing.
Link: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/gui...abling-225819/

 

[audionut]

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Originally Posted by Room40 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Im about to buy the K701 as I like the look of the K701 over the K702. However I would eventually want to upgrade the cable so my question is can you re-cable the K701 with (for eg) ALO cryo cable or is only the K702 you can do this?

I recabled my own K701's to a dual entry cable. PM me if you want details

 

[wali]

Whats wrong with K701 cable?

 

[dannie01]

This is the 2nd pair K701 recabled by Cardas cable dual entry which was sold a week ago. The 1st pair was recabled by Jena cables.

 

[Icenine2]

Check out Jacob at Soloz. Here's the link and the prices are reasonable. ALO is really expensive.

Soloz Audio Home

 

[dannie01]

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Originally Posted by Icenine2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Check out Jacob at Soloz. Here's the link and the prices are reasonable. ALO is really expensive. Soloz Audio Home

Agree, that's why I bought the Jena cables direct and diy the cable mod for HD650, far cheaper than they offered even with the Cardas connectors and Furutheh plug.

 

[Adu]

You could re-wire a K701 with a Russ Andrews cable: AKG K701 headphones : The K701s are the flagship headphones fr...

 

[Anthony1]

Thanks for the replies so far.

Does anybody have a thread that shows a DIY on solely recabling the K701 (besides Junliang's suggestion - thanks)

 

[Superpredator]

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Originally Posted by wali /img/forum/go_quote.gif Whats wrong with K701 cable?

Indeed. I'm not a recabling detractor. Although it might be worth it in certain cases, with certain headphones, I wouldn't even consider doing it to the K701 until I had $1500-2000 invested in a source/amp, and even then probably not. If you do, go for it. But I've heard a recabled (and balanced) K701 and believe it's already perfectly capable of being a window up the chain to your other gear in its stock condition. Of course if you're looking for a DIY project, there's a certain value in the experience, without factoring in the end result. Good luck.

 

[m11a1]

Make sure you follow guides for the K701 or have someone help you, K701 is one of the toughest to recable.

 

[FallenAngel]

K701 isn't too bad to recable, though certainly not easy. K240 & K340 are a serious PitA!

 

[m11a1]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif K701 isn't too bad to recable, though certainly not easy. K240 & K340 are a serious PitA!

Yea, it's certainly not bad once you've recabled other headphones...but it's definitely not an easy one especially when it's the first recable.

 

[AudioHi]

Is recabling K701 worth the trouble?

 

[Anthony1]

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Originally Posted by m11a1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Make sure you follow guides for the K701 or have someone help you, K701 is one of the toughest to recable.

specifically what is the main problem?