My dog broke my headphones, need a replacement

[Hazy125]

So, a few things to start. I was using a soundcard with them because there is something wrong with my onboard audio. I was using it solely for it's applications as an amp as my motherboard couldn't really drive the M50's. My dog broke both the M50's and the soundcard in one move.

 

So what do you guys think is a good replacement. I'm kinda cheap lately because I'm saving up for something quite special, so a budget solution would be super awesome. I currently am using a pair of $20 IEM's which just suck. I also live in Australia. What's the current options to go for?

[MegaDave91]

How dare you wanting to replace your dog because it broke your headphones.

[TheDigitalRealm]

How dare you wanting to replace your dog because it broke your headphones.

 

I re-read the title after seeing this. Very mis-leading indeed.

[qwertywarrior]

i recommend a golden retriever

[MegaDave91]

i recommend a golden retriever

If you want hair in your mouth, clothes, food...definitely.

[Rorgash]

I really like our English bulldog, so i would really recommend one, they are sooooo cute

[Sharif]

i recommend a golden retriever as well

[Valhallatier]

huskies or Shiba inu

[MegaDave91]

I hope you guys don't think he actually wants to replace his dog...

[ShearMe]

How are the headphones broken? Might be worthwhile to just fix them.

[Hazy125]

How are the headphones broken? Might be worthwhile to just fix them.

Just no audio, the jack was bent. Even after the jack was straightened out, still no audio

[ShearMe]

Just no audio, the jack was bent. Even after the jack was straightened out, still no audio

 

Are there electronics shops in the area? A simple jack replacement should be cheap, or even modding on a removable cable so this doesn't happen in the future.

[Hazy125]

Are there electronics shops in the area? A simple jack replacement should be cheap, or even modding on a removable cable so this doesn't happen in the future.

Modding the whole cable is probably the better option. It may be damaged at the other end as well. My dog somehow pulled it pretty freaking hard

[ShearMe]

Modding the whole cable is probably the better option. It may be damaged at the other end as well. My dog somehow pulled it pretty freaking hard

 

Would honestly be the best option unless you're wanting/willing to spend a decent amount of money on an upgrade

[creatip123]

Here's an idea: first, of course you gotta fix that cable first, either by DIY, or get it fixed by other people. When that's done, curl and tie up your headphone cable, and use those dirt cheap mini stereo extension cables, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Mini-3-5mm-Audio-Extension-Cable/dp/B00117LECY/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1402145930&sr=8-26&keywords=mini+stereo+extension+cable

 

That way, if your dog strikes again in the future, he/she would chew the extension cable, instead of the original headphone cable. When that happens, just get another extension cable (they're dirt cheap anyway)

 

Yeah, it's kinda stupid, but in application, this could proof easier to fix.

[Hazy125]

Would honestly be the best option unless you're wanting/willing to spend a decent amount of money on an upgrade

 

My headphones are working now, got the left and right mixed up, but oh well. I'll fix that when I get a proper jack rather than just a Frankenstein solution 

[ShearMe]

My headphones are working now, got the left and right mixed up, but oh well. I'll fix that when I get a proper jack rather than just a Frankenstein solution 

 

Oh so you're DIY'ing it? Cool.

[Hazy125]

Oh so you're DIY'ing it? Cool.

 

Yeah, not exactly the most elegant solution yet and it was some of the worst soldering I've done in a while, but these headphones sound plenty better than the ones I was using, even from this audio source