[m1ck3y]

Hi, if you have a Sennheiser cable (genuine or replacement) or could you please post pins length, diameter, space between the pins and plastic part dimensions?

 

[dcheming]

This is my old stock HD580 cable and I didn't measure the spacing between the pins since they were cockeyed as you can see. However, my HD650 cable has perfectly parallel pins and the spacing seems to be 3.50mm (0.138").

 

[mb3k]

The inside spacing between my HD650 pins is exactly 2.00mm, which differs from your 3.50mm

 

[bperboy]

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Originally Posted by mb3k /img/forum/go_quote.gif The inside spacing between my HD650 pins is exactly 2.00mm, which differs from your 3.50mm

Maybe he measures from the outside?

 

[dcheming]

Since the two pins are different diameters, I measured them center to center (tip to tip) which is where I got 3.50mm. In between the pins measures 2.02mm on my cable (with my not-so-great calipers).

 

[jamess71]

I'm getting ready to make a cable for the HD 25-1 II. Is this the same connector? Can you buy these plugs? thanks
James

 

[m1ck3y]

wow it's a tiny plug! what is the pin length from plastic to the tip?

 

[dcheming]

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Originally Posted by m1ck3y /img/forum/go_quote.gif wow it's a tiny plug! what is the pin length from plastic to the tip?

They measured about 4.10mm tall on both my cables.

FYI I saw yesterday that another head-fier found some Sennheiser-type plugs here. This is the first place I've ever seen that sells something like this so I'm going to order a few pairs to try them out.


Edit: Found it:

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Originally Posted by Tbln /img/forum/go_quote.gif For those that might be interested, it appears that Jaben has managed to find some Senn connectors for DIY work. http://jaben.wordpress.com/2007/08/2...ing-your-senn/

 

[skyline889]

Finally! Please let us know how it turns out. If these work well, it would make building replacement cables much easier and would probably be much sturdier than tearing apart the stock connectors.

 

[dcheming]

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Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Finally! Please let us know how it turns out. If these work well, it would make building replacement cables much easier and would probably be much sturdier than tearing apart the stock connectors.

I just fired off an email to them to check on availability. I'll definitely report back on how this all turns out.

 

[DigiPete]

I have seen Cardas prototype Senn connectors.

Hopefully they will soon be in production.

 

[m1ck3y]

thank you, thank you, anyone built the receptacles yet?

 

[soloz2]

I already inquired about those Senn connectors. They're $75 a pair. Now I just need to drum up some money to try them out.

 

[bperboy]

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Originally Posted by soloz2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I already inquired about those Senn connectors. They're $75 a pair. Now I just need to drum up some money to try them out.

Jeese!!!! Thats a bit steep, don't you think? I know its a bit messier, but I'd rather pay $17 for a replacement HD650 cable and just use those connectors. The whole point of making your own is that it's cheaper than buying a commercial aftermarket cable.

 

[FallenAngel]

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Originally Posted by bperboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Jeese!!!! Thats a bit steep, don't you think? I know its a bit messier, but I'd rather pay $17 for a replacement HD650 cable and just use those connectors. The whole point of making your own is that it's cheaper than buying a commercial aftermarket cable.

Definitely expensive!

As for reasons behind building your own, maybe you want to use a wire that's better than "commercial aftermarket" cables use