I'm having problems with my left channel coming in and out when I move the cable, so I'm looking for a recabling option. Any ideas for a bang-for-the-buck recable for a cable sceptic? ALO seems crazy steep. APureSound's alright at US$180, and then there's Null Audio Studio doing one for SG$106. Thoughts?
I had APureSound recable an ESW9 with V3 a couple of years ago and much liked the improvements to the sound. With the stock cable I often encountered a strange reverb like being inside an iron cauldron when somebody would strike it. Also the recable seemed to firm the bass up. However that was for a travel rig where cable flexibility isn't such a big issue as the V3 isn't the most flexible cable in the world (not that stiff either though).
Yes for pure protable use I wouldn't go V3 (unfortunately V2 is no longer available and as far as I know the portable cable isn't either) but I used mine as travel phones for the rig that got set up in the hotel room and for that it was great.
I've been looking for the same and asked about it in this thread. Although nobody could give me a direct answer to my question I have received some offers from other head-fi members who could do it for me for a better price than APS or ALO. I haven't sent my ESW10 to any of them yet, but may very well do this very soon. PM me if you need more information.
Another option is to search for an authorized Audio-Technica reseller in your country and ask them if they can help you. I emailed the dutch reseller Friday and they would check what they can do for me.
BTW, why the hell did APS discontinue their recabling service for portable headphones? The only option left for a simple 4' recable of my ESW10 would cost me $200 (not including overseas shipping), which I find way too steep.
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