[DJShadow]

Hi folks,

I was wondering if anyone here has repaired a pair of Shures before? My e4 has gone defective and I'm well beyond the warrant period. I can't afford to upgrade or even buy an equivalent IEM, so my choices are a dodgy e4 or iBuds

The problem I have is the right channel cuts out intermittently and I've determined that this is due to the cable having a break or something near the jack end (funny, I have the same problem with my SA5000 as well

). Soooo does anyone have any idea how to fix this?

Thanks

 

[mape00]

If it's near the jack, it's just a matter of changing the cable. Cut it, solder a new cable, add some heat shrink, done.

Edit: I've done this myself on a pair of AKG K24Ps with similar cable problems.

 

[GreatDane]

Oh no! Dude, those were mine.

I'm sorry to read this but as mape00 recommends, cutting off the bad jack and soldering a new one isn't too difficult. Just take your time and don't get amped up on caffeine beforehand.

 

[DJShadow]

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Originally Posted by GreatDane /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh no! Dude, those were mine. I'm sorry to read this but as mape00 recommends, cutting off the bad jack and soldering a new one isn't too difficult. Just take your time and don't get amped up on caffeine beforehand.

Haha, they've already lasted longer than the e3c I had before.

I think I may have found a non-invasive fix. I've coiled up the wire near the jack and wrapped it tightly with a rubber band which seems to have done the job

Cheers guys, hopefully I won't have to bust the soldering iron out.