[Mackem]

The Alpha pads look really nice but shipping to the UK means they'll end up costing me more than I paid for the headphones themselves

 

[BucketInABucket]

The Alpha pads look really nice but shipping to the UK means they'll end up costing me more than I paid for the headphones themselves

My pair costed me $72 shipped and I got mine for $80

 

[blacknile]

Hi, the jack socket on my pair recently failed (I hear sound only when wiggling the jack plug inside the socket). This is irrespective of what cable I use - the fault is in the socket. Is there anything I can to fix this? Thanks!

 

[PanamaHat]

I'm selling a pair of these in case anyone is interested.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/717941/m-audio-q40-with-srh840-pads

 

[Omnom]

  Hi, the jack socket on my pair recently failed (I hear sound only when wiggling the jack plug inside the socket). This is irrespective of what cable I use - the fault is in the socket. Is there anything I can to fix this? Thanks!

I have the exact same issue as you currently buddy. Its not the goods! and very annoying!

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

This is why you should swap the default cable out ASAP whether or not it works for a non-threaded cable!  As it seems the default cable makes this happen, it put strain on the socket when you screw it securely in. My 3 year old or so Q40 works fine still, only the pads definitely would need a swap (I have a spare pair but I will use the first pair as long as possible).

 

[BucketInABucket]

Its possible to replace the jack if you have basic soldering skills. It's mounted on a small circuit board that's screwed on to the cup.

 

[blacknile]

Hi, I replaced the cable with a high-quality non threaded one as soon as I bought these. Additionally the headphones have lived for all their life on my office desk. Never a bump, never knocked them around a in a backpack. Really sad as I was in love with their sound signature.
 
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This is why you should swap the default cable out ASAP whether or not it works for a non-threaded cable!  As it seems the default cable makes this happen, it put strain on the socket when you screw it securely in

 

[BucketInABucket]

 

Hi, I replaced the cable with a high-quality non threaded one as soon as I bought these. Additionally the headphones have lived for all their life on my office desk. Never a bump, never knocked them around a in a backpack. Really sad as I was in love with their sound signature.

Replace the jack then, already posted a photo to show you how it's soldered on. I can provide more pictures if it helps you identify the pin layout so you can purchase another jack with the same pin layout.

 

[blacknile]

Thanks a lot Bucket, I will give it a go

 

[Armaegis]

  Hi, the jack socket on my pair recently failed (I hear sound only when wiggling the jack plug inside the socket). This is irrespective of what cable I use - the fault is in the socket. Is there anything I can to fix this? Thanks!

 
Before you start ordering new parts, take a close look and see if it's fixable. A somewhat common failure is the plastic jack housing sometimes cracks. While you can superglue the pieces together, it would likely just crack in the same spot. Glueing a small plastic splint over the cracked area will hold it securely.

 

[BucketInABucket]

   
Before you start ordering new parts, take a close look and see if it's fixable. A somewhat common failure is the plastic jack housing sometimes cracks. While you can superglue the pieces together, it would likely just crack in the same spot. Glueing a small plastic splint over the cracked area will hold it securely.

Oh I didn't think of that, my bad! 

 

[badger109]

just ordered my q40's with SRH840 pads and v-moda cable!
 
I've yet to purchase an amp.  Any reason I should get something better than an e11?
 
source is laptop pc, iPhone, or galaxy.  Would it be wroth it for an amp/dac such as e17

 

[peter123]

just ordered my q40's with SRH840 pads and v-moda cable!

I've yet to purchase an amp.  Any reason I should get something better than an e11?

source is laptop pc, iPhone, or galaxy.  Would it be wroth it for an amp/dac such as e17

If you hold on for a couple of days I'll get my Topping NX1. It's supposed to compare favourable to the e11 and its only $40. I've got botje the e11 and q40 so should be able to do a comparison pretty fast.

 

[xkonfuzed]

  just ordered my q40's with SRH840 pads and v-moda cable!
 
I've yet to purchase an amp.  Any reason I should get something better than an e11?
 
source is laptop pc, iPhone, or galaxy.  Would it be wroth it for an amp/dac such as e17

you might want to look into the Digizoid Zo2.3, excellent amp for bassheads.