[goldfshb0i]

can anyone tell me how to make a long cord to a short cord. i tried cutting it and putting it back together connecting the wires but it dont work. i really hate the length on my headphones. any help appreciated. thanks

 

[dokebi]

Welcome to Head-Fi. We're not sorry for your wallet.

What kind of headphones are they? Most headphone wires are insulated with a wax-type material for corrosion purposes. You can try to dip them in alcohol and ignite it to melt away the insulation or hold a flame to it. After you connect the wires back together use a tiny bit of electrical or teflon tape to isolate the 3 wires from each other.

Use caution when melting away the insulation because most headphone wires are thin and fragile. Goodluck.

 

[rickcr42]

if you do burn the varnish off try hitting the wire with some 400 grit wet/dry sand paper to remove any residue . A good electrical connection is critical

 

[JMT]

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can anyone tell me how to make a long cord to a short cord.

How about a twist tie?

 

[rickcr42]

JEEEEZ !

I must be an idiot for not pointing that out Jon

Since I use my MS-1s on the go , and the cord is 6' (not to mention heavy ) I use the multi-colored velcro straps from radio shack to manage the cable.

Actually I attach the cord loop to my cdp/amp/cd bag shoulder strap so if the cans get yanked from my head (I think we have all been there) they can't actually hit the ground . REAL important in the winter !

 

[goldfshb0i]

sound quite complicated. thanks for the reply. btw the headphones are just some stock ones i used to test out. if i was successful i woulda went on to the headphones i bought. but im gonna wait till i grow some balls.