[zenjazz]

Has any one got any experience of DIYing recabling Sennheiser HD650 with Jena wire?

1. How did you go about it?
2. How is the sound quality?

 

[Lil' Knight]

I don't have a Hd650 (will get it soon) but I have tried Jena wires many times.
IMO, it's a very good complement to your Hd650. Although it's copper, the most improvement it brings is details and transparency which are what your Senn need. It's by far the best wire I've heard. And yeah, people call them overpriced. It's not cheap, I think so.
DIY it is not difficult, just buy a plug, a pair of Cardas connectors, some sleeve and heatshrink and solder

 

[QQQ]

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DIY is not difficult, just buy a plug, a pair of Cardas connectors, some sleeve and heatshrink and solder

It's very difficult. Show me at least one properly made DYI Senn cable!

 

[grandenigma1]

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Originally Posted by QQQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's very difficult. Show me at least one properly made DYI Senn cable!

It is not that hard. I certainly would not recommend it as a first cable but they are rather doable. The hardest part of the cable is the Senn connectors. The Cards plugs are hard to heat and the surrounding plastic is quite soft and likes to melt. That combination doesn't make for the easiest task. Also, the Cardas Senn connectors can only accept up to about 22awg without more effort. If you flip through the DIY cable gallery you will find quite a few quality Senn cables...

 

[FallenAngel]

1) It's not "easy" but not too hard either. I would recommend practicing on other cables though.
2) Most over-priced and over-rated wire in the world!

 

[Audio-Omega]

Is there a "best" cable for HD650 ?

 

[Lil' Knight]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2) Most over-priced and over-rated wire in the world!

lol
that's somehow correct. the most expensive wire I've ever bought.

 

[QQQ]

Guys, i know that recabling isn't hard. Concentrate on the second part of my message:
Quote:

Show me at least one properly made DYI Senn cable!

 

[number1sixerfan]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2) Most over-priced and over-rated wire in the world!

Completely agree, it's mostly because it is a very attractive cable. Many will not admit it, but a lot of people go with it because they like the look of it. And to each their own.

 

[tjumper78]

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Originally Posted by QQQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guys, i know that recabling isn't hard. Concentrate on the second part of my message:

sorry i dont have any closeup pics, or soldering of the connectors.

 

[nor_spoon]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Completely agree, it's mostly because it is a very attractive cable. Many will not admit it, but a lot of people go with it because they like the look of it. And to each their own.

I must be weird. I do not fancy the look of the Jena cable at all.

 

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