Audio Jack broken?

[Gnun1x]

Hey guys,  i wanted to listen to music on my sennheiser HD something, And noticed i have to lift the connector of the headphone to let sound go through it. Any help?

[Prikk]

Would be nice to know which hole you're plugging the jack into. HEHE.

[creatip123]

Most likely broken wires in the plug-cable joint. 

 

You can either buy a replacement cable (if it's detachable), or DIY repair or make a new one.

[Gnun1x]

Most likely broken wires in the plug-cable joint. 

 

You can either buy a replacement cable (if it's detachable), or DIY repair or make another one.

I mean the audio PLUG. Where i plug my sennheisers in.. 

[creatip123]

I mean the audio PLUG. Where i plug my sennheisers in.. 

 

Well, if you posted the exact type, I could google it, and see what kind of cable does it use.

 

Since I don't know, I could only guess, so:

 

- which plug part is the problem at, the one attached to the headphone's cup or the one plugs into audio devices?

- is the cable detachable or not? detachable cables are much easier to work with, and easier to find after market replacement cables

 

From your OP, I can already guess the part that got problem is the part where the cable meets the plug, the joint. That's one of the most common problem in mass production cables, because the strain reliever is rubber-made.

 

That's also the main reason why people would want to get an after-market replacement cable, or DIY their own cable. Aftermarket stereo plugs usually use metal clamp as the strain reliever, so it's much more durable.

 

To get a general idea of DIY-ing a replacement cable: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/222167-diy-hifiman-headphone-recabling-with-braided-strands-image-heavy/

[ShearMe]

I mean the audio PLUG. Where i plug my sennheisers in..

I know you think that clarifies the matter, but it doesn't. Both female and make jacks are commonly referred to as "plugs"

[creatip123]

I know you think that clarifies the matter, but it doesn't. Both female and make jacks are commonly referred to as "plugs"

 

Ehhhh, isn't this a plug:

 

 

and this a jack:

 

??

 

That's why I assumed it's the 1st picture that the OP's talking about.

 

I don't really know tho. Here, we call both of them 'jack', usually by adding finger gestures (pointing index for male, 'OK' sign for female) to show the store guy which one we're looking for....

[Gnun1x]

Well, if you posted the exact type, I could google it, and see what kind of cable does it use.

 

Since I don't know, I could only guess, so:

 

- which plug part is the problem at, the one attached to the headphone's cup or the one plugs into audio devices?

- is the cable detachable or not? detachable cables are much easier to work with, and easier to find after market replacement cables

 

From your OP, I can already guess the part that got problem is the part where the cable meets the plug, the joint. That's one of the most common problem in mass production cables, because the strain reliever is rubber-made.

 

That's also the main reason why people would want to get an after-market replacement cable, or DIY their own cable. Aftermarket stereo plugs usually use metal clamp as the strain reliever, so it's much more durable.

 

The problem is when i plug the headphone in my laptop, i have to turn in counter clockwise to get the sound to both earphones, and then i need to twist the connector up so i have sound..

[Gnun1x]

Ehhhh, isn't this a plug:

 

 

and this a jack:

 

??

 

That's why I assumed it's the 1st picture that the OP's talking about.

 

I don't really know tho. Here, we call both of them 'jack', usually by adding finger gestures (pointing index for male, 'OK' sign for female) to show the store guy which one we're looking for....

Yes! The 2th picture is the problem!

[creatip123]

Yes! The 2th picture is the problem!

 

Out of luck, nothing you can do about it then. Trying to fix it yourself will most likely present more problem than cure.

 

Either live with it, or get an external dac/amp combo.

[Gnun1x]

Out of luck, nothing you can do about it then. Trying to fix it yourself will most likely present more problem than cure.

 

Either live with it, or get an external dac/amp combo.

Okay..

thank you...

[ShearMe]

Ehhhh, isn't this a plug:

and this a jack:

??

That's why I assumed it's the 1st picture that the OP's talking about.

I don't really know tho. Here, we call both of them 'jack', usually by adding finger gestures (pointing index for male, 'OK' sign for female) to show the store guy which one we're looking for....

They're both jacks and they're both plugs. Certain locales may differentiate which is which, but that choice varies between communities.