Something I saw on an old comment or forum, is to tin the cable with a small amount of solder. Referring to where the cable plugs into the headphone speaker, there's two pins, adding a small amount of solder will make the pins slightly thicker and have a better connection to the spring in the driver. I've tried it and haven't had a problem since.
Fantastic, my HD25 II work now as a charm again.... but it made me cry on the 2 previous pairs that had the same issue that I threw away! I play drums with them and sweat, usually problem is happening after 3 or 4 years. Thanks again! And shame on Sennheiser for not solving a blatant design failure.
Watching this on my 10 year-old HD 25s that've had a loose connection for 5 of those. So annoying, yet so simple to fix...literally just in and out 5 times each side. Can't believe it. Thank you!
Dude I've been through 3 cables and finally decided it was the connection. Came here to learn how to crack this sucker open and then you said unplug it and plug it in a few times. I pessimistically gave it a try just to rule it out and I'll be damned - I no longer get any connection issues (normally if I nudge it slightly it dies in my right ear). Thank you for making a small yet significant impact on my day - I can now get back to work!
you should be knighted for this! like you said, its pretty wild that the bottleneck on this otherwisely indestructible headphone is so ridiculously small. i never would've thought that just removing it and putting it back a few times would fix it, but you made a really great effort at explaining exactly why the connection is failing. might sound ridiculous but i feel extremely empowered to know this and look forward to sharing it with all my buddies who have the exxact same issue. bless!
After literally years of having to firkle the right hand cable to make a not-very-good connection I just pulled out the plug, sprayed in some contact cleaner and put it back and they now work perfectly! Ta very much for the tips.
Thank you so much! I thought my headphones were screwed, but all it took was a simple unplug and replug of the cable and they're as good as new! I Didn't even have to take them apart :D Just a note for others trying this: Mine took a lot (and I mean A LOT) of force to unplug, just keep persevering and it will pop out eventually.
My headphones have been in storage for over two years because I couldn’t figure out what was wrong and didn’t want to replace part by part for nothing. Jiggled the pins with a needle back and forth and they sound as good as new now. Thanks a million!
I have a 16 yo pair of HD 25s that I listened to less and less because of this issue with the right channel. I deoxy sprayed and adjusted springs on both sides for good measure and they sound terrific. With a pair of much-needed new headband pads they'll be like new. Thanks so much, Jason!
Amazing. I've had a pair of HD580 for 15 years and always has a slightly dodgy connection on one side - Got some contact cleaner, gave it a spray and it fixed it - can't believe I've been struggling with this for so long.
And they say the internet doesnt give you answers! Thank you very much! I have two sets of hd25 and both have this issue. Used a needle and cant believe how the sound came back to perfection! I was about ten minutes away from ordering some pioneer headphones. So glad I didnt! Thanks a bunch and cheers!
OMG! I've had my trusty hd25's nearly 19 years and never wanted to throw them out when they developed this issue (I now use DT250's for work). The pin in the hole suggestion worked perfectly.
Legend! I've had this problem for years but just put up with it as I assumed it would involve some internal repair of my precious cans. Simple and brilliant fix, thanks! My HD25's still going strong since 2005.
OMG. One of my headphones started doing it more and more. I even opened it up and saw the tiny cable and springs etc. Didn't know what to do. Now the other one started doing the same. Came across your video and poked on the springs with a needles. OMG that fixed it. Damn dude, huge thanks and a like. Had mine for 9 years now. I just had to replace the ear muffs.
THANKS that fixed mine. Ther were my first headphones the HD-1 II and have been loyal for 13 Years now! I started DJing professionally with them and they are the only thing still by my side - RE'ALLY GREATFUL!!!!!!!
So good! Thanks Soo much! The pin trick worked! Over the last 5 years, the connection was gradually getting worse. I could hardly bear it anymore, and then found your video. Thanks for sharing this! 👍
After switching to a 3m cable (got them with 1m) I got this connection issue. Probably because I applied to much pressure.. Played a little bit with the springs and now its perfect. Thank you so much for making this video sir..
I've had mine since 2013 I think since I left my other ones in a hotel room in Romania. The problem occured twice and I was able to get rid of it both times due to this video. Thanks a bunch!! I have a lot of DJ friends who own these and nearly all of them have the same problem. I still believe these are the best headphones you can buy.
This video is fantastic. Really has improved my life a lot! I had all sort of tape around the connectors Trying to get good contact, yet it didn't work. My HD 25s were out of use due to this issue for 3 years or more, just sat with a bunch of cables.
Awesome! Thnx! I already bought a new cable, but that didn't solve it. Now I followed your advise: adjusting the springs with a needle and that solved it. Again 100% happy with them again.
I wasn t sure the plugs could be pulled out without breaking the connection. Did the unplug/plug trick once and they re back in service. Thanks so much!
Thank you! I've had HD25-1 ii for about 5 years. Since day one they have been sketchy...cutting in and out. But, man you saved the day. Unplugged the cables a few times and strayed some Detox it...boom! Fixed. Better than ever.
Thanks! I'll need to try this! 👍 I've had this problem forever, ever since I fitted some of your custom cables, where I literally had to use a pair pliers to disconnect the wires from earcups as they were so solid. I hope I haven't done any damage during that process...
Great video thanks. I have the cheapy sennheiser hd 25-sp ii, which are put together largely the same way. They cut out on both side, but don't have the removable pins. I once took them apart to have a look, put them together again and they worked fine again ... for a while. Watched you video and just tried more forcefully wiggling the lead heads in the ear pieces for a while, in the hope this might abrade and clean the contacts a bit. Working great again, so far! If they misbehave again, I now know I can get in there with some contact cleaner to have another go. Thanks again, really helpful.
Replugging it did the trick, I wasn't even sure these things came out until seeing this, they were in so tight. For others: try using needle nose pliers, grip it so the tip of the pliers points into the headphone (grip the connector and the stress relief part of the cable).
Thanks for the video as always. Actually another trick works for me, first pull the edge of a cotton swab ever so gently then twist it so that 1) the tip becomes small enough 2) long enough for the insertion into the hole(patience required). Upon so give it a few turns in the hole to clean it up. I have repeated the process by wetting the same cotton swab with rubbing alcohol repeating the same process. So far this has worked wonders. Cheers
You absolutely incredible human being, thank you! Just repaired 3 pairs of these I was going to throw out as a new cable didn't do the trick and like you said the drivers are the most expensive bits... Cheers mate xx
Nice. I discovered this on my own after buying a pricey OEM replacement cable. :) I’m currently using my HD25-1 II’s with the original cables but still periodically need to pull it out and unplug the cable on the left side to make it work. I’ve also tried using a cleaning solution but I find I still need to play with the cable about 20% of the time. I may try the pin technique soon. Thx for that suggestion.
Thx a lot man, i was about to buy a new pair of 25s !!! Its been years my headphones were malfunctioning…. Just bought some accessories from your eBay store. Cheers buddy !!! Definitely buy custom 25s from you someday, they are awesome as well !!
It worked!!! Thank you so so much for taking the time and recording this. I've pushed the spring really carefully the way you explained. Thanks again big hugs from Brazil!
This worked like a charm. I was about to take everything apart. Turns out a safety pin was all that is needed to fix this problem. THANKS so much for sharing.
Thanks for video, the pin trick did not work for me. Managed to remove the springs safely cleaned them and put them back in but still did not work. Any tips on what else it could be or the correct way of cleaning the area?
The springs on my new HD-25 came loose after maybe 10 hrs of bedroom dying. The most expensive DJ headphones I bought died the quickest - by far. Considering the built quality, I won't buy a replacement cup if the needle hack doesn't work. Very well made guide though, thanks!
Brilliant video, followed both your suggestions. Sadly it hasn't worked for me, I'm forever jostling with the left ear connector to fix. I'm then getting paranoid it's not coming through correctly, sometimes sounds like its quieter. Few wiggles later and I can get it back for a short amount of time. I think I may follow the out of warranty repair route. TBF, I haven't got much to complain about. I've had these cans since 2005.
Woohoo!! Using needle-nose pincers on the springs fixed it! I’ve had these since 2004 and they’re just still fantastic, even compared to recent Bose Quiet Comfort cans. Thank you so much!!
well, I can say the technique of sticking a needle down the sockets and pulling the spring works a charm, but it's entirely down to feel, as there isn't room to see exactly what you're doing. basically stick a skinny needle down the side and gently pull to the side until you feel the slight torque of the spring pulling the needle back. feel free to pull it forward a couple of times til you reckon it's reloaded the spring. that's all there is to it. the proof was in me jiggling both connectors quite roughly whilst listening to music. voila, no crackle! it is a heinous design flaw though for otherwise amazing headphones. grrr...
Hey Jason, I have a pair of HD 25-SP ii cans. They’re made slightly cheaper than their older sibling. The springs are not separate from the wire terminals and so you cannot avoid breaking that connection. So long as you have a soldering kit, a fine pair of tweezers and a steady hand, you can fix them using this spring method. However, they don’t stay fixed. The problem has returned. What would you advise?
We have had some success replacing the original springs with the gold springs from the HD600 = they need to be modified slightly as they are the long stem that comes off them is a bit longer than the HD25 ones but they do fit and seem to fix the problem better
@@CustomCans Thanks, bud. I tried the pin method today but really gave the springs a yank this time, and have given them another scoosh with the deoxy spray. They’re fine again for now.
Thanks for the vid, I've got two pairs of BA HD25's and it's taken a good few years for each of them to start displaying this issue. The first pair must be 15yr+. The pulling in & out does work short term but it's irritating such splendid cans have an Achilles' Heel.
Tried everything in this video. Completely dismantled the ENTIRE cup, swapped the L+R connections, tried the pin thing, made sure the "thinner than a human hair red wires" weren't damaged, unplugged & re-plugged the connection (uncountable times as this is what I was doing before watching the vid), I used a can of compressed air to blow any potential dirt out (very gently), there's nothing I can do apart from go to the shop and buy come electrical spray but I'm in no way putting any eggs in any baskets on that working. One thing I have learnt is that although this model is extremely durable on the outside, the inside is a completely different matter. The dust covers on the cones are like plastic bags, those red wires are a joke, the bend on the cable where it runs over the headband cannot be avoided in splitting on the bend it slots into, the first cable that came with them broke after 3 months, the logo is rubbing off the headband etc etc. I had a pair of mk1's made in Ireland and regret selling them to upgrade to this shit because they lasted me 15 years and the only thing that needed replacing was the cable once in that time. If I could replace the guts of these with something better but keep the body I would in a heartbeat. I'll put money on it I need to replace a cup for no obvious reason once I've tried the contact spray. Typical!
Great vid by the way. I bought my headphones in 2004 and I must say I love them. My left driver is very low in volume. the springs in the driver along with the pins on the the cable look in good nick. Ive followed the instructions and also gone further by removing the springs, and not trying to lose a spring and also avoid breaking the aluminium wires, as shown in other videos. Alas no avail, do you recommend getting a new cable. Also does it matter if the aluminium wires are touching each other? Any feedback would be great
+rowan harries It could be an issue with the cable - You can pick up a multimeter for a few £ and they are really handy for checking all kinds of things. If you disconnect the cable and use a multimeter to check there is no break in the wire somewhere
Hi Jason! Thanks for the tip! Unplugging and replugging has always worked for me. I am a proud owner of a custom cans cable for 2 years now and it has been fantastic. Quality! However I always end up having problems at the jack connection between the cable and my mp3 player / phone (same problem across devices). My guess is repetitive use has slightly angled or shrunk the (angled) connector so it doesn't fit perfectly, resulting in my sound jumping from stereo to one ear only as I walk and the connector is wiggling in my pocket. Is there a fix for that? Like melting it a bit or wrapping a tin layer of aluminium...? Thanks a lot! Keep up the great work. Subbed :)
Good tips. This issue plauges a whole line of Sennheiser headphones with the removable cables. If I lean my head left or right I loose one side. Wiggle the plug at the earcup and it comes back. I'll try the pin method and maybe some contact cleaner. Question: is there risk of the contact cleaner damaging synthetic bits inside the driver ?
Great video, but how do you remove the cables? I have to unscrew the thing? It seems like you can unplug them but they're stuck in pretty tightly. Thanks!
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Something I saw on an old comment or forum, is to tin the cable with a small amount of solder. Referring to where the cable plugs into the headphone speaker, there's two pins, adding a small amount of solder will make the pins slightly thicker and have a better connection to the spring in the driver. I've tried it and haven't had a problem since.
That is a clever idea.
Fantastic, my HD25 II work now as a charm again.... but it made me cry on the 2 previous pairs that had the same issue that I threw away! I play drums with them and sweat, usually problem is happening after 3 or 4 years. Thanks again! And shame on Sennheiser for not solving a blatant design failure.
Yes - I bet there are a lot of HD25s in landfill that were probably fine
Thank you! Pushing the springs inward helped for me and no surgery was required. Cheers bruv!!!!
Nice one Bruva ;)
Watching this on my 10 year-old HD 25s that've had a loose connection for 5 of those. So annoying, yet so simple to fix...literally just in and out 5 times each side. Can't believe it. Thank you!
I think this video has saved many thousands of HD25s from the bin over the years ;)
What a legend for posting this video. I got my working again with the little pin down the hole trick. Thanks so much 🙏 🙏
You're welcome!
Dude I've been through 3 cables and finally decided it was the connection. Came here to learn how to crack this sucker open and then you said unplug it and plug it in a few times. I pessimistically gave it a try just to rule it out and I'll be damned - I no longer get any connection issues (normally if I nudge it slightly it dies in my right ear). Thank you for making a small yet significant impact on my day - I can now get back to work!
you should be knighted for this! like you said, its pretty wild that the bottleneck on this otherwisely indestructible headphone is so ridiculously small. i never would've thought that just removing it and putting it back a few times would fix it, but you made a really great effort at explaining exactly why the connection is failing. might sound ridiculous but i feel extremely empowered to know this and look forward to sharing it with all my buddies who have the exxact same issue. bless!
The pin-trick worked for me. Can't believe I've lived with this issue for years while fixing is so easy. Thanks a lot for sharing!
After literally years of having to firkle the right hand cable to make a not-very-good connection I just pulled out the plug, sprayed in some contact cleaner and put it back and they now work perfectly! Ta very much for the tips.
Glad it helped
My HD25s have had a loose connection since 1998. Contact cleaner, a pin and this video ... now they don’t. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I thought my headphones were screwed, but all it took was a simple unplug and replug of the cable and they're as good as new! I Didn't even have to take them apart :D
Just a note for others trying this: Mine took a lot (and I mean A LOT) of force to unplug, just keep persevering and it will pop out eventually.
Been sat for 10 minutes trying to pull mine all I have is damaged fingers
My headphones have been in storage for over two years because I couldn’t figure out what was wrong and didn’t want to replace part by part for nothing. Jiggled the pins with a needle back and forth and they sound as good as new now. Thanks a million!
I have a 16 yo pair of HD 25s that I listened to less and less because of this issue with the right channel. I deoxy sprayed and adjusted springs on both sides for good measure and they sound terrific. With a pair of much-needed new headband pads they'll be like new. Thanks so much, Jason!
Amazing. I've had a pair of HD580 for 15 years and always has a slightly dodgy connection on one side - Got some contact cleaner, gave it a spray and it fixed it - can't believe I've been struggling with this for so long.
And they say the internet doesnt give you answers! Thank you very much! I have two sets of hd25 and both have this issue. Used a needle and cant believe how the sound came back to perfection! I was about ten minutes away from ordering some pioneer headphones. So glad I didnt! Thanks a bunch and cheers!
Glad it worked ;)
OMG! I've had my trusty hd25's nearly 19 years and never wanted to throw them out when they developed this issue (I now use DT250's for work). The pin in the hole suggestion worked perfectly.
Legend! I've had this problem for years but just put up with it as I assumed it would involve some internal repair of my precious cans. Simple and brilliant fix, thanks! My HD25's still going strong since 2005.
OMG. One of my headphones started doing it more and more. I even opened it up and saw the tiny cable and springs etc. Didn't know what to do. Now the other one started doing the same. Came across your video and poked on the springs with a needles. OMG that fixed it. Damn dude, huge thanks and a like.
Had mine for 9 years now. I just had to replace the ear muffs.
Just giving the springs a poke worked a treat!! such a simple fix. THANK YOU!!
THANKS that fixed mine. Ther were my first headphones the HD-1 II and have been loyal for 13 Years now! I started DJing professionally with them and they are the only thing still by my side - RE'ALLY GREATFUL!!!!!!!
So good! Thanks Soo much! The pin trick worked! Over the last 5 years, the connection was gradually getting worse. I could hardly bear it anymore, and then found your video. Thanks for sharing this! 👍
Glad it helped!
Absolute legend! After years of buying new cables (which did the trick, but was completely unnecessary) my HD25s are mint again. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks a lot for the tip, fixed my contact issue in less than 5 mins after struggling with it for years!
Glad it helped!
After switching to a 3m cable (got them with 1m) I got this connection issue. Probably because I applied to much pressure..
Played a little bit with the springs and now its perfect.
Thank you so much for making this video sir..
I've had mine since 2013 I think since I left my other ones in a hotel room in Romania. The problem occured twice and I was able to get rid of it both times due to this video. Thanks a bunch!!
I have a lot of DJ friends who own these and nearly all of them have the same problem. I still believe these are the best headphones you can buy.
Thanks a million for this Jason. I had assumed that I had a dodgy cable, but the adjustment of the springs with a needle has worked a treat.
This video is fantastic.
Really has improved my life a lot!
I had all sort of tape around the connectors Trying to get good contact, yet it didn't work.
My HD 25s were out of use due to this issue for 3 years or more, just sat with a bunch of cables.
Awesome! Thnx! I already bought a new cable, but that didn't solve it. Now I followed your advise: adjusting the springs with a needle and that solved it. Again 100% happy with them again.
I wasn t sure the plugs could be pulled out without breaking the connection. Did the unplug/plug trick once and they re back in service. Thanks so much!
Glad to help ;)
Result! Almost no sound from left ear cup now absolutely perfect just by replugging. Thanks a million, you da man.
After years of struggling with this, I just found you and the pin to the spring trick worked for me. Thanks a bunch.
Thank you! I've had HD25-1 ii for about 5 years. Since day one they have been sketchy...cutting in and out. But, man you saved the day. Unplugged the cables a few times and strayed some Detox it...boom! Fixed. Better than ever.
Glad I could help!
Thanks! I'll need to try this! 👍
I've had this problem forever, ever since I fitted some of your custom cables, where I literally had to use a pair pliers to disconnect the wires from earcups as they were so solid.
I hope I haven't done any damage during that process...
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Great video thanks. I have the cheapy sennheiser hd 25-sp ii, which are put together largely the same way. They cut out on both side, but don't have the removable pins. I once took them apart to have a look, put them together again and they worked fine again ... for a while. Watched you video and just tried more forcefully wiggling the lead heads in the ear pieces for a while, in the hope this might abrade and clean the contacts a bit. Working great again, so far! If they misbehave again, I now know I can get in there with some contact cleaner to have another go. Thanks again, really helpful.
Replugging it did the trick, I wasn't even sure these things came out until seeing this, they were in so tight. For others: try using needle nose pliers, grip it so the tip of the pliers points into the headphone (grip the connector and the stress relief part of the cable).
Thank you very much!!!! This worked a treat on my misbehaving HD600's
Ah yes, I should probably do a video for the HD600 as well as they have the same sockets
Thanks for the video as always. Actually another trick works for me, first pull the edge of a cotton swab ever so gently then twist it so that 1) the tip becomes small enough 2) long enough for the insertion into the hole(patience required). Upon so give it a few turns in the hole to clean it up. I have repeated the process by wetting the same cotton swab with rubbing alcohol repeating the same process. So far this has worked wonders. Cheers
Top tip ;)
You absolutely incredible human being, thank you! Just repaired 3 pairs of these I was going to throw out as a new cable didn't do the trick and like you said the drivers are the most expensive bits... Cheers mate xx
Glad I could help!
Thanks dude.. been cutting out .. pulled it out and put it back in .. FIXED.. Nice one
No problem 👍
Nice. I discovered this on my own after buying a pricey OEM replacement cable. :) I’m currently using my HD25-1 II’s with the original cables but still periodically need to pull it out and unplug the cable on the left side to make it work. I’ve also tried using a cleaning solution but I find I still need to play with the cable about 20% of the time.
I may try the pin technique soon. Thx for that suggestion.
Yes if it is still cutting out after cleaning then the spring may be a bit loose
Well, I do know where you are, but I owe you a pint !!! Worked like magic (using a needle to restore spring initial shape) 🙏💙
Many many thanks. Luv these phones.. The most unreliable electrical component = connectors, THANK AGAIN.
No problem ;)
Thanks mate, back on track after 5 years
Thx a lot man, i was about to buy a new pair of 25s !!! Its been years my headphones were malfunctioning…. Just bought some accessories from your eBay store. Cheers buddy !!!
Definitely buy custom 25s from you someday, they are awesome as well !!
Glad I could help!
It worked!!! Thank you so so much for taking the time and recording this. I've pushed the spring really carefully the way you explained. Thanks again big hugs from Brazil!
International Hugs are the best .. Thanks :)
Cara você pode dizer como fez? Porque eu to com o mesmo problema, porém tenho muito receio de mexer com a mola e quebrar o drive lá dentro...
To me this video is a TH-cam classic! Thx!!!
thanks it worked i was trying to buy new cable you saved my money thanks a lot
Good practical advice. It is good to see your fast reply to comments.
the pin trick worked a treat. My hero.
Fkn amazing and simple fix...you have saved my HD25.
Great tips for fixing this common problem, cheers for sharing!
No problem 👍
Great tip thanks. I'll try this tomorrow. Mine are over 20 years old.
Thanks man! Cleaning the springs did the job! 🙂
Hey guess what.. you just fixed my HD-25's. Cheers from Australia !!
Glad it was helpful
Legit.. I took them to work again for the first time in 8 years. Legend !!
This worked like a charm. I was about to take everything apart. Turns out a safety pin was all that is needed to fix this problem. THANKS so much for sharing.
Amazing ! In and out 5 times. Fixed!
Glad to hear it helped
Duuuuude! Thank you so much for taking time to make this video, you saved my HD25's
I'll try now ! Bought my 1st one 10 years ago, love it but twitching the cable all the time starts to be pretty annoying. I'll let you know !
The irony of needing to use my broken headphones to hear what he is saying haha!
Thank you! Spring adjustment with the pin worked a treat!!
I was just about to buy a replacement cable but 30 seconds of poking with a needle and no more loose connection! Thanks.
Thanks for video, the pin trick did not work for me. Managed to remove the springs safely cleaned them and put them back in but still did not work. Any tips on what else it could be or the correct way of cleaning the area?
Brilliant! Switch cleaner sorted mine in seconds. If only i researched this about 2 years ago when it first started. Thank you.
love this - pulled it out and back in and works perfectly
Thank you so much! This simple unplugging and plugging fixed mine, awesome stuff :)
The springs on my new HD-25 came loose after maybe 10 hrs of bedroom dying. The most expensive DJ headphones I bought died the quickest - by far. Considering the built quality, I won't buy a replacement cup if the needle hack doesn't work. Very well made guide though, thanks!
They have a 2yr warranty - you should get them replaced
Very helpful, thank you. I bought a cable from you a while ago and as with Glen below, would have been miffed if it had been that breaking.
Absolute hero. Thank you for making this 🙏
cant thank you enough really helped me and saved my money
Brilliant video, followed both your suggestions. Sadly it hasn't worked for me, I'm forever jostling with the left ear connector to fix. I'm then getting paranoid it's not coming through correctly, sometimes sounds like its quieter. Few wiggles later and I can get it back for a short amount of time. I think I may follow the out of warranty repair route. TBF, I haven't got much to complain about. I've had these cans since 2005.
very straightforward and useful piece of info! thank you!
Good stuff - I was going to buy a new cable then saw this! :D
Thanks ;)
Woohoo!! Using needle-nose pincers on the springs fixed it! I’ve had these since 2004 and they’re just still fantastic, even compared to recent Bose Quiet Comfort cans.
Thank you so much!!
well, I can say the technique of sticking a needle down the sockets and pulling the spring works a charm, but it's entirely down to feel, as there isn't room to see exactly what you're doing. basically stick a skinny needle down the side and gently pull to the side until you feel the slight torque of the spring pulling the needle back. feel free to pull it forward a couple of times til you reckon it's reloaded the spring. that's all there is to it. the proof was in me jiggling both connectors quite roughly whilst listening to music. voila, no crackle! it is a heinous design flaw though for otherwise amazing headphones. grrr...
Thanks man! Mine get loose connection for being in my backpack all day so i just wiggle them a bit, but still ill try your solutions!
cheers man needle trick totally cleared up my issues. Thanks a ton for this
Thanks so much Jason! Worked a treat.
Hey Jason, I have a pair of HD 25-SP ii cans. They’re made slightly cheaper than their older sibling. The springs are not separate from the wire terminals and so you cannot avoid breaking that connection. So long as you have a soldering kit, a fine pair of tweezers and a steady hand, you can fix them using this spring method. However, they don’t stay fixed. The problem has returned. What would you advise?
We have had some success replacing the original springs with the gold springs from the HD600 = they need to be modified slightly as they are the long stem that comes off them is a bit longer than the HD25 ones but they do fit and seem to fix the problem better
@@CustomCans Thanks, bud. I tried the pin method today but really gave the springs a yank this time, and have given them another scoosh with the deoxy spray. They’re fine again for now.
Nice one, thanks for your help mate, I just cant let these headphones go, nothing comes close imo
Fantastic video, thanks a lot. Though buying contact cleaner from Maplin might be harder than fixing the headphones :-D
I Know... Sad times indeed
Thanks for the vid, I've got two pairs of BA HD25's and it's taken a good few years for each of them to start displaying this issue. The first pair must be 15yr+. The pulling in & out does work short term but it's irritating such splendid cans have an Achilles' Heel.
+Pr0insias They may have a bit of an Achilles' heel but I doubt there will be many beats alive after 15 years ;)
That's amazing, IT worked first try
GUYS - I DID IT ! I FOUND THE ONE AND ONLY FINAL FIX FOR THE LOOSE CONNECTION! I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!!!
I will post a tutorial soon!
any update?
@@Lanky009 Hi bro - i tried my fix now if it working without flaws. AND IT DOES. I had not a single problem since then. i make a video now !
thanks very much for the time to do that!
Our pleasure!
That did it for me! Big thanks!!!
Tried everything in this video. Completely dismantled the ENTIRE cup, swapped the L+R connections, tried the pin thing, made sure the "thinner than a human hair red wires" weren't damaged, unplugged & re-plugged the connection (uncountable times as this is what I was doing before watching the vid), I used a can of compressed air to blow any potential dirt out (very gently), there's nothing I can do apart from go to the shop and buy come electrical spray but I'm in no way putting any eggs in any baskets on that working. One thing I have learnt is that although this model is extremely durable on the outside, the inside is a completely different matter. The dust covers on the cones are like plastic bags, those red wires are a joke, the bend on the cable where it runs over the headband cannot be avoided in splitting on the bend it slots into, the first cable that came with them broke after 3 months, the logo is rubbing off the headband etc etc. I had a pair of mk1's made in Ireland and regret selling them to upgrade to this shit because they lasted me 15 years and the only thing that needed replacing was the cable once in that time. If I could replace the guts of these with something better but keep the body I would in a heartbeat. I'll put money on it I need to replace a cup for no obvious reason once I've tried the contact spray. Typical!
Works like a charm!
Judging from the comments, This video has saved a good couple of hundred HD25s
thank you soo much. It works perfectly now
Glad to hear it worked
mate, thank you very much! it worked! you're awesome!
Cant believe that worked! Thanks!
Lol, yes, I think sennheiser should just add a link to this video in the box with every pair ;)
Great vid by the way. I bought my headphones in 2004 and I must say I love them.
My left driver is very low in volume. the springs in the driver along with the pins on the the cable look in good nick.
Ive followed the instructions and also gone further by removing the springs, and not trying to lose a spring and also avoid breaking the aluminium wires, as shown in other videos.
Alas no avail, do you recommend getting a new cable. Also does it matter if the aluminium wires are touching each other?
Any feedback would be great
+rowan harries
It could be an issue with the cable - You can pick up a multimeter for a few £ and they are really handy for checking all kinds of things. If you disconnect the cable and use a multimeter to check there is no break in the wire somewhere
I've had this problem for years. Fixed it once before with disassembly, but the old bugbear has returned.
I'll try your pin trick.
Thanks! worked straight away
Judging by the replies, this has saved quite a few HD25s from the scrap heap
brother... thank you so much for this!
Yeah boyyy. fully working after 5 years of wiggling the wires..;)
Hi Jason! Thanks for the tip! Unplugging and replugging has always worked for me. I am a proud owner of a custom cans cable for 2 years now and it has been fantastic. Quality! However I always end up having problems at the jack connection between the cable and my mp3 player / phone (same problem across devices). My guess is repetitive use has slightly angled or shrunk the (angled) connector so it doesn't fit perfectly, resulting in my sound jumping from stereo to one ear only as I walk and the connector is wiggling in my pocket. Is there a fix for that? Like melting it a bit or wrapping a tin layer of aluminium...? Thanks a lot! Keep up the great work. Subbed :)
Great video, thanks a million
Thank You for sharing! 🙌
No problem 😊
Good tips. This issue plauges a whole line of Sennheiser headphones with the removable cables. If I lean my head left or right I loose one side. Wiggle the plug at the earcup and it comes back. I'll try the pin method and maybe some contact cleaner.
Question: is there risk of the contact cleaner damaging synthetic bits inside the driver ?
Great video, but how do you remove the cables? I have to unscrew the thing? It seems like you can unplug them but they're stuck in pretty tightly. Thanks!
you will have to give them a bit of a wiggle while pulling them out ;)