I know this topic has been posted about several times over the years, but I haven’t been able to find success given any of the previous recommendations I’ve read. I’m really hoping someone can help or has a new suggestion. Here’s what I’ve tried so far that hasn’t worked:
1. Just pulling straight down (at the base of the connection, and not the wire).
2. Wrapping the base of the connection with a towel, and pulling straight down with pliers (I only have needle nose pliers, so maybe that’s giving me a mechanical disadvantage vs. a real pair?).
For both of these, I held the cup in one hand and pulled with the other, being careful not to put pressure on the grill. I’m not a particularly weak guy, and I’ve applied as much force as I physically can with these 2 methods. No dice. It might be worth noting that these headphones are slightly over a decade old, and I’ve never removed the stock cable before. Is there some sort of physical or chemical process that can happen over time to get them extra stuck?
Other methods that I’ve read about, but I’m hesitant to try until getting further feedback:
1. Use something like DeOxit, WD40, or gun oil, and put a small amount right at the base of the connection so that it seeps inside.
I have 3-in-one oil, which I’m guessing could serve a similar purpose to other non-organic oils, but this just scares me a bit. Like I said, these are decade old cans that I’ve been through a lot of music with, and pouring something liquid inside just feels...strange. If this method is actually viable, maybe someone can give a chemistry based reason that I don’t need to worry, and whether or not 3-in-one oil is a viable medium?
2. Wiggle the connection when trying to remove with force.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about this, some saying it might damage internal components, others saying it’s how they got it out. Should I try it? If so, I’m assuming it’s best to wiggle it perpendicular to the direction the R and L face?
3. Put on the headphones, stand on the cord, and stand up.
This one scares me the most. It’s not particularly important to me that the stock cables remain intact since I plan on only using the replacement (and after this, pulling them out again feels like a terrible ordeal), but that seems like a great way to rip the cord off the pins, something that I’ve seen reported several times in other posts.
I’m happy to answer any further questions about what I’ve already tried or researched if it’ll help the community give advice. I’ve had a very frustrating couple of days with sore hands from pulling, and sad ears from not being able to use my new balanced silver dragon cable on the headphones that’ve served me so well over the years.
Thanks in advance!
1. Just pulling straight down (at the base of the connection, and not the wire).
2. Wrapping the base of the connection with a towel, and pulling straight down with pliers (I only have needle nose pliers, so maybe that’s giving me a mechanical disadvantage vs. a real pair?).
For both of these, I held the cup in one hand and pulled with the other, being careful not to put pressure on the grill. I’m not a particularly weak guy, and I’ve applied as much force as I physically can with these 2 methods. No dice. It might be worth noting that these headphones are slightly over a decade old, and I’ve never removed the stock cable before. Is there some sort of physical or chemical process that can happen over time to get them extra stuck?
Other methods that I’ve read about, but I’m hesitant to try until getting further feedback:
1. Use something like DeOxit, WD40, or gun oil, and put a small amount right at the base of the connection so that it seeps inside.
I have 3-in-one oil, which I’m guessing could serve a similar purpose to other non-organic oils, but this just scares me a bit. Like I said, these are decade old cans that I’ve been through a lot of music with, and pouring something liquid inside just feels...strange. If this method is actually viable, maybe someone can give a chemistry based reason that I don’t need to worry, and whether or not 3-in-one oil is a viable medium?
2. Wiggle the connection when trying to remove with force.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about this, some saying it might damage internal components, others saying it’s how they got it out. Should I try it? If so, I’m assuming it’s best to wiggle it perpendicular to the direction the R and L face?
3. Put on the headphones, stand on the cord, and stand up.
This one scares me the most. It’s not particularly important to me that the stock cables remain intact since I plan on only using the replacement (and after this, pulling them out again feels like a terrible ordeal), but that seems like a great way to rip the cord off the pins, something that I’ve seen reported several times in other posts.
I’m happy to answer any further questions about what I’ve already tried or researched if it’ll help the community give advice. I’ve had a very frustrating couple of days with sore hands from pulling, and sad ears from not being able to use my new balanced silver dragon cable on the headphones that’ve served me so well over the years.
Thanks in advance!