[TrollDragon]

  One thing I did notice about these headphones is the 3.5" jack does not sit in as well as I think it should when plugged in. I have had to twice check the connection due to a dropout of sound. Perhaps this is not normal.  Maybe this is the explanation for the problem I had earlier with them.
 
Bob Graham

Then it's time to replace the stock cable...

 

[r010159]

 
Then it's time to replace the stock cable...
 
[picture of a cool looking cable]

 
How did you make this modification? Even how the headphones are connected to the cable is different.
 
Bob Graham

 

[TrollDragon]

You can always use one of these if you really need the 3.5mm connection...

 

[r010159]

I saw that at Radio Shack!  Probably not the sane quality, but the price is right.
 
Bob Graham

 

[TrollDragon]

How did you make this modification? Even how the headphones are connected to the cable is different.

Bob Graham

Quite a few of us here have converted our DT880's over to single or dual entry tiny XLR connections.

Basically you cut one holes or a hole in each cup, install a tiny XLR socket and hook up a DIY or replacement cable. Mine is wired the same as Audeze LCD cables are so it can be used on LCD's if and when I get a pair...

 

[TrollDragon]

If you don't have DIY skills or the time, BTG Audio does excellent and reasonable conversions.

http://btg-audio.webs.com

 

[r010159]

If you don't have DIY skills or the time, BTG Audio does excellent and reasonable conversions.

http://btg-audio.webs.com

 
Thanks. I switched to the recently ordered DT880 headphones to see if I continue to have these problems. If I do not, then definitely a recabling is in order.
 
Bob Graham

 

[zkkzkk32312]

Are the LCD style xlr the same as akg's style? I would love to use my Akg's xlr cables for my DT880.

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[TrollDragon]

Are the LCD style xlr the same as akg's style? I would love to use my Akg's xlr cables for my DT880.

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The LCD's are 4 pin and I believe your AKG is 3 pin but you could install a 3 pin tiny XLR socket and wire it up the same as the AKG
 
Socket here:
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/XLR-Connectors/REAN-a-Brand-of-Neutrik-AG/RT3MP.xhtml

 

[zkkzkk32312]

 
The LCD's are 4 pin and I believe your AKG is 3 pin but you could install a 3 pin tiny XLR socket and wire it up the same as the AKG
 
Socket here:
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/XLR-Connectors/REAN-a-Brand-of-Neutrik-AG/RT3MP.xhtml

Thanks for the reply,
although not sure why would any xlr has 4 pin ... shouldn't standard xlr only has POS NAG GROUND?
 
btw am I the only one finding the DT880 already V-shaped?
really miss the natural mids on my AKGs.

 

[MrEleventy]

You do XLR 4 pin if you want to do a balanced configuration into a single jack L+, L-, R+, and R-

 

[r010159]

Thanks for the reply,
although not sure why would any xlr has 4 pin ... shouldn't standard xlr only has POS NAG GROUND?

btw am I the only one finding the DT880 already V-shaped?
really miss the natural mids on my AKGs.

IMO they are not V-shaped at all. Never heard them described as such. But the DT990s are V-shaped.

BG

 

[zkkzkk32312]

IMO they are not V-shaped at all. Never heard them described as such. But the DT990s are V-shaped.

BG

I know DT990 are even more V-shaped.
but I found my DT880's mid slightly too quite compare to my AKGs.
making it already slightly V-shaped.
 
DT880 might be flatter than my K702 Annie but the Annie sure sounds more natural than the DT880.
just my opinion.

 

[r010159]

  I know DT990 are even more V-shaped.
but I found my DT880's mid slightly too quite compare to my AKGs.
making it already slightly V-shaped.
 
DT880 might be flatter than my K702 Annie but the Annie sure sounds more natural than the DT880.
just my opinion.

 
I see. I think I understand what you are talking about. The mids may be a bit recessed. For example, the ATH-AD900X has comparatively a more forward midrange.
 
Bob Graham

 

[zkkzkk32312]

   
I see. I think I understand what you are talking about. The mids may be a bit recessed. For example, the ATH-AD900X has comparatively a more forward midrange.
 
Bob Graham

Exactly,
 
does the leather pads which supposed to be damping the highs going to be a semi fix for the recessed mids?
if I can some how boost the mids, it will be a lot less fatiguing to my ears because I will be able to listen to them at lower volumes.
any other suggestions?
 
thanks