RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Lost yet another cord last night . Must've fell out of my pocket . Annoyed this morning , as I had to listen to people constantly sniffing on the train . So, I managed to find a shop on eBay that sells them and ordered 2. Should get them by weds . Will let you know , how it goes when I get them . Love AKG headphones . The exclusive cord fitting is annoying tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Maybe a dumb question (probably..!), but why do your detach them..? If there's a loose fit, would a bit of gaffer tape hold 'em together..? My Superlux are detachable, but there's a clip keeping a positive connection. Makes it simple if the cable becomes damaged, but can't just 'fall out'. Do you deliberately unplug yours, and, if so, why..? Just curious, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammers Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1460710630' post='3028006'] Maybe a dumb question (probably..!), but why do your detach them..? If there's a loose fit, would a bit of gaffer tape hold 'em together..? My Superlux are detachable, but there's a clip keeping a positive connection. Makes it simple if the cable becomes damaged, but can't just 'fall out'. Do you deliberately unplug yours, and, if so, why..? Just curious, really. [/quote] Valid point! My Audio Technica headphones are like this, you have to push it in and then twist to secure the cable. Although my friend has Shure's and they just push in but they don't seem to flop out. Feel your pain though Ray, forgot my headphones a couple times on the way to work and I usually have School kids on my trains... where do they get so much energy from in the morning?! I'm usually half-asleep and I'm only 25.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I get the bus through finsbury park / holloway on the way home from work, which means if I forget my headphones I get Arsenal fans bellowing their opinions at each other... I never forget my headphones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460708558' post='3027982'] Lost yet another cord last night. I had to listen to people constantly sniffing on the train. [/quote] Initially wondered how these two statements were connected... I haven't quite woken up properly yet... Edited April 15, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460712267' post='3028020'] I haven't quite woken up properly yet... [/quote] Well wake up man it's half past ten! .. some of us have been at our desks since 7am Edited April 15, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460711579' post='3028013'] I get the bus through finsbury park / holloway on the way home from work, which means if I forget my headphones I get Arsenal fans bellowing their opinions at each other... I never forget my headphones [/quote] Ironic considering how quiet they are in their stadium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) I really can't see the point of using expensive headphone with portable personal music players. There's alway too much ambient/background noise unless you have the very good sealed versions and in that case they insulate you from your surroundings in a way that I consider to be dangerous. I just use some cheap non-in-ear (in-ears don't fit in my ears properly) phones for about £15.00 and replace them when they stop functioning reliably. I do gave a good pair of headphones for use when I'm recording, but these rarely leave the house. Edited April 15, 2016 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ordered another cable £6.95. Only because I didn't realise the other cables have to come from Hong Kong . Doh! Tired and slightly hungover . This cable comes from Norwich , so I may not have to wait that long . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460712428' post='3028021'] ...some of us have been at our desks since 7am [/quote] Ah, but I didn't go to bed until 04:30 this morning due to fast women and a dangerous cocktail of drink and drugs - just like a [i]real [/i]rock star! Woo-hoo, hey, rock 'n' roll, livin' the dream, and so on!! [size=2]Actually, I watched [i]Masterchef[/i] and dozed off on the sofa. Then I was woken up several times during the night by my sweaty menopausal wife. [/size][size=2]But not for any good or interesting reason. She [/size][size=2]snores like a wildebeest and steals all the quilt - or alternatively kicks it onto the floor entirely depending on whether she's hot or cold. Plus, I had to get up to pee about five times. I'm sorry to say I failed to die before I got old due to giving up smoking and drinking and taking advantage of the NHS. Not very rock 'n' roll at all, really.[/size] Edited April 15, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Bawling babies ! The main reason for noise cancelling / reducing headphones IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460713341' post='3028037'] Ah, but I didn't go to bed until 04:30 this morning due to fast women and a dangerous cocktail of drink and drugs - just like a [i]real [/i]rock star! Woo-hoo, hey, rock 'n' roll, livin' the dream, and so on!! [size=2]Actually, I watched [i]Masterchef[/i] and dozed off on the sofa. Then I was woken up several times during the night by my sweaty menopausal wife. [/size][size=2]But not for any good or interesting reason. She [/size][size=2]snores like a wildebeest and steals all the quilt - or alternatively kicks it onto the floor entirely depending on whether she's hot or cold. Plus, I had to get up to pee about five times. I'm sorry to say I failed to die before I got old due to giving up smoking and drinking and taking advantage of the NHS. Not very rock 'n' roll at all, really.[/size] [/quote] Well to be honest, whilst I have been here since 7am, I've mostly been drinking tea and posting crap on basschat... ... I'm more a paid captive than an employee. Edited April 15, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460708558' post='3027982'] Lost yet another cord last night... Love AKG headphones . The exclusive cord fitting is annoying tho' [/quote] Sounds like you're getting a bit Moody Edited April 15, 2016 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460713653' post='3028042'] I've mostly been drinking tea and posting crap on basschat... ...I'm more a paid captive than an employee. [/quote] Yes, there was a time when I was considered 'employable' and had a 'job' at which I 'worked'. But I digress... what's the latest with these headphones and their detachable cords?? Like BRX, I use a cheap (but good) set for public use... RHA MA350. And Sony MDR headphones for monitoring at home during those long, wild rock 'n' roll nights... on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have a pair of these... with a detectable chord. But to be honest I mostly bought them because I thought they looked cool... sound great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='Sammers' timestamp='1460711266' post='3028010']Although my friend has Shure's and they just push in but they don't seem to flop out.[/quote] Yes. The cables on my Shure SE215s are detachable, but it takes quite a lot of effort to get them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1460715306' post='3028062'] Sounds like you're getting a bit Moody [/quote] My sister loves them;) too bland for me ( sorry). S.o. D first album is what I could' do with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460717788' post='3028101'] S.o. D first album is what I could' do with. [/quote] Spear of Destiny ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Mmm.. Not quite Haven't heard anything by them , but they seem to be around for years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460718387' post='3028112'] Mmm.. Not quite Haven't heard anything by them , but they seem to be around for years . [/quote] Never my cup of tea, but a few tunes were big floor-fillers back in the goth disco days. Who did you mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Storm troopers of death easy listening / mood music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460718645' post='3028118'] Storm troopers of death easy listening / mood music [/quote] Perfect, shall I light the scented candles ? Edited April 15, 2016 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Massively off topic but I could link this thread and the 'what's your karaoke song' thread with 'Antiprocrastination Song' by Stormtroopers Of Death . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460708558' post='3027982'] Lost yet another cord last night . Must've fell out of my pocket . Annoyed this morning , as I had to listen to people constantly sniffing on the train . So, I managed to find a shop on eBay that sells them and ordered 2. Should get them by weds . Will let you know , how it goes when I get them . Love AKG headphones . The exclusive cord fitting is annoying tho' [/quote] I bought the Akg bluetooth Y50bt recently in richer sounds. WOW...fantastic sound and i can go up stairs while my phones downstairs pumping out Thin Lizzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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