Koss...bad head phone connection
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RelicHound
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Id contact Koss before you try and fix it..not real sure about the warranty part. if they wont cover it maybe electrical tape? I had a pair of gray ghost do that and I wrapped the bad spot with tape for a quick fix and havent had any problems yet.
Ed in KC
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It might be easiest to just go to Radio Shack and buy a new jack for it--if that's the Koss that came with your SE, they're not too expensive anyway. I use Gray Ghost headphones, and they sound much better with the SE.
Voriax
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Yep, if you do not get it covered through warranty, then just buy a new jack and do some soldering. Because it occasionally works when you wiggle the cable suggests that the copper threads in one or both wires are broken . So you'll have to shorten the cable a bit.
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Radio Shack for new parts is the best idea. If you don't have the tools to solder on a new one, you could tape it up with electrical tape and then slide on a piece of shrink tubing and heat it up. The shrink tubing should keep everything tight.
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DFX-Gregg
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thanks for the replies 
Yes these are the koss headphones I use with the Explorer. Much more comfortable than the ones that came with the dfx. But I like the cord length better on the Whites headphones. I think the Koss could be slightly longer. Thanks again everyone.
Yes these are the koss headphones I use with the Explorer. Much more comfortable than the ones that came with the dfx. But I like the cord length better on the Whites headphones. I think the Koss could be slightly longer. Thanks again everyone.
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This link might help: Koss Stereophones No-Questions-Asked Lifetime Warranty
The problem with those headphones is definetly that there is a wire that is broken and not making contact. If you don't end up sending it to Koss, a soldering job will fix it. Just clip the wires and resolder them.
The problem with those headphones is definetly that there is a wire that is broken and not making contact. If you don't end up sending it to Koss, a soldering job will fix it. Just clip the wires and resolder them.
dewcon
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Ive had the same problem Gregg with those darn headphones. The cord isnt long enough and it comes with a stright plug. Get the L shaped one like on your DFX. If they will fix them drop me a note... ill send mine in too.
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Thanks will check out link... I just do not see the UR 30 headphones listed under the warranty products...but fingers crossed.
DFX-Gregg
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Will let you know send them an e-mail and asked today. Will let you know if they replied by Monday. I will be in Florida for five days that is why it will take till Monday to get back to you. My daughter has a cheerleading competition there.
ewemule
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How you use them...
May be better to not tell them that they are used for MD. It may become an issue. I think I'll call or write and ask if they offer a set more suitable for our needs. But the lifetime guarantee should still stand. Poor public relations would not make them a top seller.
Just because you aren't stating that you use them for prospecting doesn't mean you are lying to them.
I have the UR-29 model and they are great. Foldable aspect fits right in the armrest. Although they are perfect for late night movies, I will probably replace them for a set with a coiled cord and an L jack. Kind of curious about ones specifically designed for MDing
Marty
May be better to not tell them that they are used for MD. It may become an issue. I think I'll call or write and ask if they offer a set more suitable for our needs. But the lifetime guarantee should still stand. Poor public relations would not make them a top seller.
Just because you aren't stating that you use them for prospecting doesn't mean you are lying to them.
I have the UR-29 model and they are great. Foldable aspect fits right in the armrest. Although they are perfect for late night movies, I will probably replace them for a set with a coiled cord and an L jack. Kind of curious about ones specifically designed for MDing
Marty
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Thanks they are comfortable but did not even last a season...
DFX-Gregg
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Guess I will have to call them!
No reply at all second time I emailed them about this... Five days later and no response from customer service on warranty issue...
