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My headphones are screwed.

VistiVisti Registered User regular
edited July 2009 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
Hi guys, I have a pair of headphones that I love the hell out of, but haven't used in a while and then when I last tried them out they make no sound at all. Both channels are dead, tested on multiple devices. Now, I'm wondering - What's the way to determine where the break is (if it's a break?) So that I can perhaps just shorten the lead and put another jack on there?

tl:dr; How the hell do I repair completely dead headphones? Or at least determine the fault..

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  • Hardleft_335Hardleft_335 Registered User regular
    edited July 2009
    I dont think there is a way to figure out where the break is without taking the outer sleeve off. Its probably a short at the jack. I would try cleaning it first as it might just have some gunk in there or something. Have you tried plugging it in over and over?

    If it is a break near the plug (which is most likely), then you dont even need a new plug. Just open up the wiring near there and either shorten or just fix the connection.

    If there is no problem then it may be the plug, in which case you can just install a new one.

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  • ZimmydoomZimmydoom Accept no substitutes Registered User regular
    edited July 2009
    Visti wrote: »
    Hi guys, I have a pair of headphones that I love the hell out of, but haven't used in a while and then when I last tried them out they make no sound at all. Both channels are dead, tested on multiple devices. Now, I'm wondering - What's the way to determine where the break is (if it's a break?) So that I can perhaps just shorten the lead and put another jack on there?

    tl:dr; How the hell do I repair completely dead headphones? Or at least determine the fault..

    What kind of headphones were they? Price range/model number, etc. Because after my last set of $100 noise canceling high-end open headphones I went out and bought these for $24 at Sears. They beat the snot out of my old ones in terms of quality.

    Of course you may not be in the market for a new set if you're that attached to the old ones (or if they were a particularly expensive/high-end set) but it's always something to keep in mind.

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  • VistiVisti Registered User regular
    edited July 2009
    They're Koss UR-40s - They're frankly pretty awesome, but always pretty low-priced Kosses. I might just buy one of their sturdier sets, because the sound can't be beat.

    I'm still thinking, though, that even if I'm getting a new set, it can't hurt to try and repair the broken one for experience and fun.

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