[appar111]

I may or may not need to switch the 1/8" plug on the used Sony MDR-V6's that are on the way to me. But if I do, I was thinking of switching it with a Switchcraft right angle 1/8" plug, but I didn't know if the V6's need a 2-conductor or 3-conductor plug. Does anyone here know, or has had any experience with changing the plug tip on a pair of headphones?

thanks!
appar111

 

[PeterR]

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Originally posted by appar111 I may or may not need to switch the 1/8" plug on the used Sony MDR-V6's that are on the way to me. But if I do, I was thinking of switching it with a Switchcraft right angle 1/8" plug, but I didn't know if the V6's need a 2-conductor or 3-conductor plug. Does anyone here know, or has had any experience with changing the plug tip on a pair of headphones? thanks! appar111

Surprisingly, you'll need a stereo plug (i.e. 3-conductor)...
The wires on these phones are a little tricky to solder, make sure to burn off the insulation.

 

[appar111]

Can I carefully strip the insulation off the wires as opposed to burning it off?

appar111

 

[fewtch]

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Originally posted by appar111 Can I carefully strip the insulation off the wires as opposed to burning it off? appar111

Sure... when people say thin though, they mean thin (sometimes those wires can be almost as thin as a human hair -- that varies though, sometimes they're stranded and insulated with plastic, which can be an even bigger PITA in some ways).

You could always use an Exacto knife to slowly/gradually scrape off the insulation, but a small slip and either the wire gets cut in half or you make it even thinner than it was before (with the result that it breaks when you try to solder it).

I still suspect you won't need to change the plug, and the problem was with the seller. If it turns out you don't need to, it's probably a good idea not to do it just to have the right-angle plug (imho).

Anyway -- bottom line is that if you do it, set aside as much time as it takes and go slow and patiently. Otherwise you might need to clip and start over again, shortening the cord and adding to the frustration.

 

[appar111]

Yeah, maybe I should save this little project for a different set of headphones.... I won't really need a right angle with the V6's if I use them with an Airhead anyway...

thanks guys!
appar111

 

[Voodoochile]

Try it on a pair of junky walkman phones with a radio shack miniplug first. Then set them aside and forget you own them.