[ScubadudeSA]

Hi all,

I tried searching but found nothing I could use. I have two HD800 cables that have perished (and have intermittent drop-outs) in the section between the Y-joint and the ear-cup connector. I understand this is a fairly common problem on older HD800's.

Apart from the perished outer sheaths and erratic connection the cables are perfectly usable so I am thinking to shorten these cables from the earcup end. Has anyone attempted this? Do's and don'ts and lessons learnt?

Thanks!

 

[Thenewguy007]

Basic soldering skills are needed. Have you ever soldered anything before?

 

[ScubadudeSA]

That much I understand. The intention is not to simply resolder the connectors - that will leave the Y piece too short and the sheath will keep splitting. I want to shorten the cable by half and want to rebuild the entire headphone end.