DT770 Detachable cable mod the easy and safe way

[@evaporatedcoat8235]

Followed this to mod to my 770s and Tygrs. 👍 You can cut the cable further down and pull the wires through - much easier to solder with more wire to work with.

[@CustomCans]

Top tip ;)

[@NWGR]

Thanks for this! Doing this to my 770s and was a bit worried about not having a lot of wire to work with.

[@ferryvantichelen6521]

Just did this mod, sweaty palms, heart beating, messed up the wiring first time, but now it all works great! The soldering tips helped out a lot, thanks for those! One thing that was different in my set (maybe because I got the DT770 32 ohms?) was the colours of the wires. I have black (for ground) attached to the longer pin, white attached to gold and red attached to silver and that seems to be correct in my case.

[@stuartduncan4846]

Your video helped me fix up my DT770s with the cable mod, totally hassle-free despite my soldering inaccuracies lol. Thanks so much, I've got my headphones working now!

[@CustomCans]

Really glad to hear that. I have modded thousands of pairs so it is sometimes difficult to judge what will be straight forward for someone with less experience

[@stuartduncan4846]

@@CustomCans you made it really straight forward! Great work 🤘

[@tastenheber]

To everyone who is doing this: When popping off the ring, make sure to put the lever really completely under it, before twisting! I accidentally ripped a small tear into the paper on the outside. To be safe, I wouldn't twist it at all, just pull it away from the case. It's my own fault! I used the backside of some tweezer, but that was actually a bit too round, so there wasn't much left for it to hold on.

[@b0xxed]

great tutorial, this was my first experience soldering and you made it really easy to understand, thanks!

[@CustomCans]

Glad it helped!

[@Appleloucious]

Dear Mister Custom Cans, many thanks for this nice and quick tutorial : D If I had a soldering iron I'd try this : D Especially since my 770s right side seemingly died today XD : '( One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!!

[@CustomCans]

If you are in the UK you can send them in to us to repair

[@lucapretini1762]

that made modding my dt770 so easy! thanks for sharing :)

[@CustomCans]

Glad it helped!

[@lucapretini1762]

​@@CustomCans hey, sorry for pinging here but i didn;t know how to reach you. Do you think that this mod is the same on DT990/DT880 EDITION ? i am considering buying and EDITION one but i can't find much about the inside of them

[@CustomCans]

@@lucapretini1762 yes you can mod those the same way. You just have to take it a bit slower when making the hole as they have a metal ring around the earcup so where you have to make the hole is half metal and half plastic... It makes it tricky but go slow and it will be fine

[@lucapretini1762]

@@CustomCans mmm i actually used sand paper for dt770 pro, you think that would work on "edition" ones too? Or the metal part would be a problem?

[@friedhelmschroter8124]

@@lucapretini1762 My thinking: Sand paper will be quite slow (take a long long time) on metal. In between of sand paper (very slow) and Dremel(/drill) (fast to too fast) you can use also a metal file as a quite low cost well controllable moderate speed manual tool to get the whole sufficiently wide/well formed.

[@simonofthepiemansSN]

The one thing putting me off buying these headphones was the fixed cable. Excellent video showing it's easy when yuou know how. You've inpired me to have a go and hopefully not ruin a brand new pair of cans. What's the bass rumble I kept hearing from around the 7:50 mark?

[@CustomCans]

That is just the Phat bassline produced by me cleaning the solder tip - the vibrations going through the desk and up the arm I have the mic on ;)

[@oplkfdhgk]

just did the hole part with one of those tiny needle files. it also works pretty well. took me maybe 10-15 minutes. will probably do the soldering some other day cus i don't have wire.

[@CustomCans]

Thant's the way.... take your time and get it right ;)

[@andrewterry8661]

Great vid for just how to solder!

[@CustomCans]

There are plenty of videos on soldering on youtube already but if you would like me to do a basic headphone specific one, let me know

[@andrewterry8661]

@@CustomCans It would be great if you could do a Litz wire one. it would be nice to see your prepping to install process for a headphone cable. I have all the bits in front of me but not all the confidence...probably not the only one out there. Thanks!

[@alenygam6048]

you make putting pads on look easy.

[@CustomCans]

I have had a lot of practice ;)

[@garfycat2227]

I want to mod my DT 990s but I can't decide whether to go full throttle and get a socket inside or cut the cord just before the curled part and attach a socket there. I feel like the weight of the socket on the cable would be a nuisance(?)

[@CustomCans]

It is totally up to you but if you have the time, you could try doing a pigtail first and see how it feels and then if it annoys you go for a full detachable cable like this

[@gprider1525]

I did the pigtail and it's not too bad but I'm considering redoing it as shown here or maybe just sending them in to customcans as they they do such a good job.

[@MiniMoto0098]

@@gprider1525 What socket did you use for that? I can’t seem to find one that grips the insulation like the male one he used in the video.

[@gprider1525]

@@MiniMoto0098 I just used a cheap 'Kenable' socket from amazon and it worked out fine

[@GLYNDYER]

What is the price for this repair and mod as I’ve a set of Beyer Dynamic dt770 pro 32 ohm and the Jack has snapped?

[@CustomCans]

Here is a link to the service we offer customcans.co.uk/shop/product/beyerdynamic-detachable-cable-mod/

[@marioaraujo7216]

podia me ajudar a mandar o link da loja que você comprou como que compra outro falante dynamik do dt 1990

[@CustomCans]

europe.beyerdynamic.com/system-kit-dt-1990.html

[@BrodzFn]

Honestly this is so cool I've had a pair of Dt 990 pros for ever I'm looking to do this but have non of the tools lol

[@fpcawolff]

then buy them lol

[@BrodzFn]

@@fpcawolff not Worth lol

[@Whyexes]

Just did this, nowhere near as clean as yours because Im really bad at soldering, and the tip on my soldering iron is super oxidized and barely works. And it might have been stupid but because my solders didnt seem very clean or reliable i just slapped just epoxy (which I was already using to seal the holes/help hold the socket in place) on top to insulate and keep them in place. Checked functionality first, all seemed well. Fingers crossed. Thank you for the video.

[@CustomCans]

As long as it works, it's all good ;)

[@nikleiser5888]

Do you think this mod is gonna work for my 681EVO, given the limited amount of space inside the 681 ? I would love to see 681EVO MOD video, because a lot of people have the same problem with the stupid stock connector, that breaks all the time.

[@CustomCans]

It probably would - it is not something I have tried yet

[@StereodreieckRC]

@@CustomCans Update: I have done the mod this Weekend on two 681Evo´s, amazing, the best mod on an eletronicpart I have ever done. Very easy to do.

[@CustomCans]

@@StereodreieckRC Glad to hear the operation went well ;)

[@Princeton_James]

Is there any advantage of modding the DT770 with either the 3.5mm to Mini XLR?

[@CustomCans]

3.5mm are more common so easy to find cheap cables. Mini XLR locks in place so for studio use it means you are less likely to yank out the cable while bouncing round the booth... Also it looks cooler ;)

[@Princeton_James]

@@CustomCans thanks so much. I went with the mini XLR. I'm excited to try this mod. The hardest part is going to be wiring it correctly. I got a multimeter so hopefully that helps. Thanks.

[@ashutoshguleria5968]

Can the 3.5mm port be used to connect a V Moda boom pro mic? If not, what else would be required for it to support that. Could you recommend me alternate parts like the ones you left in the description? Thanks.

[@CustomCans]

Yes it would work with the V-moda boom mic or the beyerdynamic custom gear mic

[@ashutoshguleria5968]

@@CustomCans ooh thanks for the quick reply

[@shoobopper]

Is there any alternative tool instead of using a dremel?

[@CustomCans]

You just need to make a hole in the right place - you could use a drill or something or even a sharp blade and just slowly cut away at the plastic until the hole is the right size

[@SebastianHasch]

Just finished my mod, thank you and all the helpful comments! If this is your first time doing something like this plan in at least 3 hours and one burnt finger 🫠. Also, don't be afraid to really pull on the retaining clip. A flat head screwdriver instead of a butter knife worked quite a bit better for me because my knife was too flimsy to get the clip out. Putting solder on everything before connecting it and having the jack aligned as in the video was also a great tipp! Checking everything before putting it back together (by carefully inserting the plug) and seeing if the Jack wiggles is also a good idea. If the wires can bend and touch each other make sure they are isolated (if not a bit of hot glue/electrical tape helps). Hope this can help and thanks to everybody!

[@CustomCans]

Glad to hear it all went OK and thanks for sharing some extra tips

[@kentxx12]

Very good,but is not the easiest way,to make a pigtail outside of the headphone the simplest one?

[@fringeanomaly9284]

Can I get the link for the Jack and plug combo ?

[@CustomCans]

I have stuck links in the description now ;)

[@filds1]

Is it the same process when doing a mic mod like this. I guess i go for stereo socket plug ?

[@CustomCans]

We have made a few where we fir a seckond socket for a mod mic - it is much easier to do this mod and then use a v-moda boom mic or beyerdynamic custom gear mic though

[@Rogyman]

Do you know if this will work with my pair 990 pros I have a pair that's been sitting in my closet and I really wanna fix it

[@CustomCans]

Yes - it would work on the 990 as well

[@MihneaTheodor2684]

Does this work on the dt 990 premium? Great video btw!!

[@CustomCans]

Yes you could use the same technique on the premium version

[@hamishnouwens6466]

Great video, thanks it was really helpful. is there any point to using mini xlr over 3.5mm jack or is the fact that xlr is balanced irrelevant in the case of a pair of headphones? cheers

[@CustomCans]

It is probably down to personal preference there is not a huge difference - for pro use a mini XLR is nice as it locks in place and you can't accidentally pull it out at a crucial moment

[@Matt-mx3wi]

just to clarify: XLR plugs aren't balanced. They're just plugs with 3 or 4 pins (or more). The 3-pin mini XLR jacks that AKG and others use are just the same as these 3.5mm jacks audio-wise (they both have right, left and ground), but mini XLR is larger and locks in place. Larger is a con (it hits your shoulder) but locking is usually a pro. It's a matter of taste. There's also 4-pin XLR plugs that people sometimes put on headphones as mods, which splits out the left and right ground onto separate wires. Some people call that "balanced", but that's another topic. But either way the "balanced-ness" is not inherent to the connector, they're just different mechanical ways to plug wires together.

[@dr_gus2111]

BE CAREFUL to drill the connector's hole away from the driver support of the earcup, or you will not be able to put it back...

[@jacobs1047]

Wdym like the mould scaffolding to the right?

[@MrPiffSmiff]

Should I try this if I've never soldered anything in my life. I have all the tools and have watched several videos but maybe should practise on something else first? You make it look so easy.

[@CustomCans]

100% get a load of practice first. Soldering is a bit of a dark art and needs a bit of practice to get right. You need to get used to how your soldering iron and solder perform and get your solders looking super neat and shiny before trying to solder anything that you care about. I would recommend buying some strip board used for making custom circuit boards and solder random offcuts of stranded wire to it until you get a feel for it.

[@seaskipper]

I’m unclear on what the multimeter did. It just helped you confirm which wire was left right and ground?

[@CustomCans]

Yes - I was using it to check continuity - that is the main setting I use for modding headphones - good for checking things like shorts or breaks in the cable

[@aviinuo2694]

Im going to do this but I also want to build make a custom cable with paracord. I know using the right wire types is important but dont know how to decide what to use.

[@CustomCans]

Making your own cables is a handy skill to have so well worth giving it a go. I may have to do a video series on making them. Personally I would go for a flexible wire like silicon wire do begin with as stiff cables can be annoying and 26awg is probably a good thickness as it will be easy to solder on to most connectors

[@aviinuo2694]

@@CustomCans I was planning on just that, or going with ofc silverplated teflon as mentioned in your cable series. Is it fine to braid if its 3 core, though I doubt it makes much difference over 5ft.

[@CustomCans]

@@aviinuo2694 Yep silver plated copper is good as the teflon is a really good dielectric - it is a little stiff but not too bad the only thing that may catch you out is that the teflon is sometimes so strong it is is not possible to strip with normal wire strippers - a scalpel will do the trick though

[@aviinuo2694]

@@CustomCans I can also get 8 core braided cables, if i want a 3 pole cable can I solder 3/3/2 cores as the 3 poles?

[@CustomCans]

@@aviinuo2694 The ground wire will be carrying the current for left and right so you would be best of with 2,2,4 with 4 on the ground so it is equal to the two Positives

[@something4114]

Hi! Could I use any 3.5mm cable with this mod or would I need to get a specific spec? My DT770s are 32ohm and I'm looking for a more flexible cable than the stock one. Maybe one short and one longer.

[@CustomCans]

Yep you could use any standard 3.5mm cable

[@something4114]

@@CustomCans awesome thanks

[@maoraharon21]

You made this look so easy. Im considering getting a d770 just for this mod but I'm not sure if my soldering skills are up for the job. I once wrecked a game cube controller trying to solder new potentiometers

[@CustomCans]

I definitely not do this as your first mod. Get in a lot of soldering practice first

[@NintenPizza]

People always say to just opt for a pair of 770(80ohm) instead for the straight cable, but i find the 250's have better sound.

[@darkdraconis]

This was my first ever soldering "work" if you are careful not to puncture the driver there really isn't much that can go wrong. I mean if custom cans says don't do it it's probably because of a reason just know that it's not impossible

[@jonathansanchezmedina]

Does it stay well sealed without silicone?

[@CustomCans]

We normally use a bit of hot glue to seal them

[@chithtooaung3883]

What if I make double 3.5 input mod? Will it work?

[@CustomCans]

Yes we have made a few pairs like that

[@chithtooaung3883]

@@CustomCans do I need to consider about PCB? I mean is it DSP or just conjunction? If I can make, can I remove wire from head band? TIA

[@CustomCans]

@@chithtooaung3883 The PCB just joins the main cable to the tiny voice coil wires. If you are not skilled with soldering, I would leave the wires attached to the PCB like in this video. For the other side, leave a small section of the headband cable attached and use that to connect to the socket. Then you can remove the rest of the headband cable. If you remove the headband cable, I would recommend blocking up the holes where it entered the earcup as well or they will act as an extra bass port

[@mouss69200]

THANKS

[@Ciutadellla]

Nice! can you use a balanced cable with this mod?

[@CustomCans]

You would need to fit a 4pin mini XLR and wire it slightly differently to do that but the basic principal would be the same

[@AndrewT34pot]

This is the one reason I haven't bought these headphones

[@CustomCans]

We do sell them pre modded ;)

[@screachfr1468]

Where did you get you male jack? Looks nice!

[@CustomCans]

It was a cheapy Chinese one we had knocking around the office for years, I doubt they are still made. We normally use the REAN ones for most jobs like this

[@screachfr1468]

@@CustomCans Thanks!

[@rainypath96]

Do you have a service where I can send you mine and you do it for me? Lol

[@CustomCans]

Yes we have a send in service jfunk.org/wpc/product-category/home/headphone-modding-service/

[@BuggyGamer2511]

Ripped the jack off my DT 770 Pro, i think i'll do this rather than attatching a new normal wire

[@CustomCans]

Yeh.. it is not much more work

[@BuggyGamer2511]

@@CustomCans The Stuff finally arrived and i started disassembling and noticed i dont have the blue or gold wires, i have black, white and red, do you know which is left and which right? i´d assume black is negative/ground and red is right while white is left?

[@Appleloucious]

Haha I rather Sub than Like XD

[@Appleloucious]

Tho this I even liked ^^ Subbed I had before on the 770 dismantling guide : D