Headphone repair

[BlueDuck]

I try to be careful but it seems Im hard on headphones. I think I break the small wires where it plugs in. Anyone repair theres? Seems kinda micro. Just wanted to ask befor I cut the cord and find I can't repair it myself.

[chopz54]

Could you be more specific?


When you say "where it plugs in" do you mean to the machine or from lead connector to phones?

What make of phones are they?

[emfederin]

Do you know how to solder (and do you have the tools)?
Do you know how to strip small wires?
Do you understand how headphones work, and the difference between mono and stereo?

If you answer yes to all the above, then repair is a piece of cake.

Otherwise, you'll have to find someone who can.

Or go buy some new headphones.

[dogpound]

Originally Posted by emfederin

Do you know how to solder (and do you have the tools)?
Do you know how to strip small wires?
Do you understand how headphones work, and the difference between mono and stereo?

If you answer yes to all the above, then repair is a piece of cake.

Otherwise, you'll have to find someone who can.

Or go buy some new headphones.

that never stopped me

[007tallguy]

quite often the break in the wire will be right where it goes into the plug and chances are that you'll need a new plug (one with solder lugs on it). come back about an inch or so from your original plug, chop the wire, strip the ends and solder it to the new plug. the wires are pretty fine, so abut all i can say is good luck with it. you're probably better off just tossing them and buying a whole new set of phones. and it never hurts to put a wrap or 2 of elec tape around where the wire comes out of the plug, just for a little bit of added protection.

[DougF]

I had my Koss headphones break right at the plug - one of the wires broke. I bought a new plug at Radio Shack, took the old plug apart, paying attention to which wire went on which contact (three wires), then soldered on the new plug, using a 25 watt solder iron, and solder for electrical connections (rosin core?). Put it back together and it worked! It continues to work fine. I had only a little experience soldering electrical connections. I plan to buy a better set of headphones (with right angle plug), but these will do until then.

[BlueDuck]

Sounds like 007 and DougF are spot on. The problem seems to be right at the plug. Ill check out radio shack..... Thanks.

[Silversmith45]

Mine broke where I shut it in the trunk.

[carcur]

my first pair of cheap radio shack head phones have been fixed 3 or4 times
solder hot glue gun and shrink wrap to keep it from moving
curtis

[DIGGER27]

Originally Posted by Silversmith45

Mine broke where I shut it in the trunk.

Now your Trunk Monkey has no tunes!

[RaylandRat]

The molded plug didn't last no time. I replace it with a radio-shack solder type plug. Then wires broke at the ear pieces. The wire just couldn't take the flexing. I replaced the wire with a non-coiling, heavier insulated, larger gauge wire. I reinforced the connections with shrink wrap and good quality silicone. I also made it a little longer, so I have more freedom when digging.