Horizontalste Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I have a pair of IEM's I use for running, they're not expensive ones and the jack has a dodgy connection and keeps cutting out the right one. Anyone know how difficult they are to fix? There's three wires inside, I know this because I chopped the plug. Any advice gratefully received. Quote
gelfin Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 It may be the socket on whatever player you are using, so chopping the plug could have been a bad move. also possible that the bad connection is at the earpieces. Put a new plug on and see how it goes. If you can solder small fine wires. Quote
Horizontalste Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 It was definitely the plug, I tested it with different player's & when I moved the cable is when the cut out occurred. I'm not too handy with a soldering iron so I'm going to see if I can find someone local to have a go. I only bought them in Feb, shame to chuck them away. Quote
Matt P Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 you'll need to find someone who's very skilled with a soldering iron, the wires in the cables that i've dealt with have been hair fine and enamel coated so they're a pain to solder. but it is possible, go for a good quality replacement plug, i'm a fan of the Neutrik ones (the right angled 3.5mm stereo is my favorite as it has good cable strain relief and is solidly made. Matt Quote
Horizontalste Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 Cheers Matt, I'm currently trying to find someone to do it. The two I've spoken to won't touch it :-/ Quote
Matt P Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I thought that might be the case, what iem are they? Matt Quote
Horizontalste Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 They are made by Octone, cheapies from Amazon. They fit my ears really well though and that's why I'd like to get them fixed. Quote
Horizontalste Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 I gave up, couldn't find anyone prepared to try. Bought some Meelectronic M6's instead, hope they are decent. Quote
thefyst Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 burn the enamel off with a lighter and solder as per usual. the wires are probably a bit more fiddly than most are used to but its not difficult. Quote
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