[theBigD]

i would like to replace my 1/4" plug on akg 701s with 1/8" plug. i know this has some issues because they are bi-wired to plug. has anyone done this with their akg 701s. any advice? ive done very little diy electronicly so pretty much a noob. thanx for your help in advance.

 

[heatmizer]

what is the diameter of the cord?

 

[Jam_Master_J]

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Originally Posted by heatmizer /img/forum/go_quote.gif what is the diameter of the cord?

Stock k701 cable is about 1/8" diameter.

Canare F12 is a nice connector, very beefy for a 3.5mm.

 

[DigiPete]

Neutrik makes a nice 1/4" plug

 

[d0td0t]

Depending on e width of the cable U haf..
Neutrik being smaller, maybe harder to terminate.
Canare F12 is my choice.. =) chunky for a 1/8

 

[warrior05]

Due to the thickness of the cable I would recommend a Switchcraft. If you want to go the bigger is better route go for the Canare but that little bugger is huge. I typically use Neutrik when I build cables but the shell opening is typically too small for OEM cables.

 

[threEchelon]

Switchcraft is also good.

 

[theBigD]

thanks for the suggestions. where is a good place to get switchcraft connectors?

 

[threEchelon]

http://www.audioadapter.com/

Best prices I've seen for Switchcraft.

 

[warrior05]

I use Redco alot since they are in CT and I usually receive an order within 3-4 days since I'm in NY. I see that audioadapters prices are a bit better though I don't know what their shipping costs are like. I may give them a try with my next hardware order. Thanks for that link threEchelon!

 

[theBigD]

threEchelon thanx! a west coast supplier even. anybody done this with their akg 701s? i think i will have some problems because instead of one ground cable there are two terminating at the plug, i think.

 

[Jam_Master_J]

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Originally Posted by theBigD /img/forum/go_quote.gif threEchelon thanx! a west coast supplier even. anybody done this with their akg 701s? i think i will have some problems because instead of one ground cable there are two terminating at the plug, i think.

It's not hard to deal with, just twist the two grounds together and solder them to the ground connection the 1/8" connector.

 

[threEchelon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by theBigD /img/forum/go_quote.gif threEchelon thanx! a west coast supplier even. anybody done this with their akg 701s? i think i will have some problems because instead of one ground cable there are two terminating at the plug, i think.

No problem. Fitz turned me on to audioadapter.com. I had been using audiogear.com before. How silly of me.

Beware, you may receive your order in multiple packages. I got one order in three separate boxes. I thought they had messed up my order because I never thought it could come in three shipments.

Actually, they did mess up my order. I got extra Switchcraft barrels.

Fitz said he's received extra parts too.

Also, be sure to order through the shopping cart. That way you make sure you get the discounted prices (compared to audiogear.com).