Right AKG 701 can just stopped working!

[Revsta]

Was listening to some tunes yesterday while playing a game on my computer and my right can just stopped working. I twisted the can up and down and the sound came back but now it has cut out completely. Could this have been caused by running the cable over with my chair by mistake, which I recently did a few times the other day. If so, how much is a replacement cord, as I don't have the money to spend on a really nice upgrade cable right now. Any other suggestions what the problem could be? The AKG people aren't answering their tech support lines

 

[Revsta]

Come on, head-fi!

 

[spinali]

Dude. It doesn't look good. You could have the repair quoted in the states, by calling here:
phone: 001 818 920-3212
email: AKGUSASERVICE@harman.com

You could contract with one of our capable community to so a recable, which is an opportunity of sorts. If you're not experienced, I wouldn't attempt it by yourself.

 

[spraggih]

I had the same thing happen to me when I bought my K701s. I thought it was because of a short or surge from my computer. I was listening directly from the headphone out slot (while I was waiting on an amp to come).

The good thing was it was within 30 days and Headroom gave me a replacement pair.

I assume your warranty is up? So sorry about the situation -- perhaps a head-fier will look into your post and help you out.

 

[Bizzel]

Sounds quite likely that you have a dodgy connection in there somewhere. If it's on the driver and you're handy with a soldering iron (and brave) you could reconnect it yourself. If it's a break in the cable outside of the headphone itself, you'd probably need to replace the whole cable, since finding the location of the break would take a while. Unfortunately, the 701 doesn't have a removable cable, so even that would involve opening them up to replace the whole cable or splicing two cables together.

I'd suggest that you pay for an out-of-warranty repair by AKG, all things considered.

 

[Mr.Sneis]

I recently bought a new pair of k701's and recabled them DIY style. It took quite a bit of work, you'll need a multimeter and soldering iron + patience. it's not the hardest job ever but it's pretty involving for such a "simple" procedure. Grills are removed with the leads of the multimeter which you should also use beforehand to try to find out where the break in the cable is.

My other pair of k701's are still with AKG under "warranty" repair, I'm sure they will take care of you but I have had a less than spectacular experience thus far.

 

[Revsta]

If I was just to open them up would the problem be pretty apparent to someone technically inclined? Does anyone have a walkthrough on this or anything?

 

[tubaman]

Sorry to hear ..mine too, right side too! Today!

 

[TSi]

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Originally Posted by Revsta /img/forum/go_quote.gif If I was just to open them up would the problem be pretty apparent to someone technically inclined? Does anyone have a walkthrough on this or anything?

If you do not know antyhing about electronics, id say pay the money and get it repaired by AKG

 

[alphaproject]

I feel it's sad that a pair of headphones like the AKG K701's break at all for what they cost unless you completely abuse them. My Senn 280's are still kicking after 4+ years, still have sound, just headband cracks. Those K701's are supposedly top of the line no?

 

[TSi]

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Originally Posted by alphaproject /img/forum/go_quote.gif I feel it's sad that a pair of headphones like the AKG K701's break at all for what they cost unless you completely abuse them. My Senn 280's are still kicking after 4+ years, still have sound, just headband cracks. Those K701's are supposedly top of the line no?

being top of the line in audio quality does not mean it is the top of the line in maintenance and durability.

 

[Revsta]

So I took them apart with pain, resodered the right piece. The red wire had come undone. I fixed that, but in the process the two wires connecting the left piece to the right piece had to be resoddered too. Now I listen and I FEEL like the right piece is louder than it should be. Is this just a trick on my ears or is it possible I switched two of the wires around when I resoddered them? Would this cause a boost in power to the right headphone or does it not matter really which wire goes where. Do you guys get what I'm saying?

 

[alphaproject]

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Originally Posted by TSi /img/forum/go_quote.gif being top of the line in audio quality does not mean it is the top of the line in maintenance and durability.

Well, that's not a good thing!

Good headphones should last period no matter what the cost.

By your accounts, the better sound, the worse they should be made??? Ok.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

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Originally Posted by TSi /img/forum/go_quote.gif being top of the line in audio quality does not mean it is the top of the line in maintenance and durability.

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Originally Posted by alphaproject /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, that's not a good thing! Good headphones should last period no matter what the cost. By your accounts, the better sound, the worse they should be made??? Ok.

Cha really...it seems that these days the more expensive something is, the easier it is to fall part with or without human interaction.

But anywho, when I sent in my K701 for final repairs, it was horrible. They came back with a gnarled twist in the small metal grill, as if somebody angrily twisted needle-nose pliers around in them.

Also, the place where the earpieces pivot up and down (kinda side to side; you know what i mean), there were multiple deep gashes there, like somebody keyed it.

Other stories around here suggest that AKG is slipping with their service quality lately, which is very disappointing, since many companies these days seem to be taking the same road.

 

[alphaproject]

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cha really...it seems that these days the more expensive something is, the easier it is to fall part with or without human interaction. But anywho, when I sent in my K701 for final repairs, it was horrible. They came back with a gnarled twist in the small metal grill, as if somebody angrily twisted needle-nose pliers around in them. Also, the place where the earpieces pivot up and down (kinda side to side; you know what i mean), there were multiple deep gashes there, like somebody keyed it. Other stories around here suggest that AKG is slipping with their service quality lately, which is very disappointing, since many companies these days seem to be taking the same road.

Considering I've heard people owning the Sony 7506 for 10 years and the AKG 240's for a long long time in the studio.