DIY Conversion of Sennheiser HD800 Headphone Cable From Unbalanced to 4 Pin XLR

[NiagaraPete]

Doesn't help. That's for a cable that's balanced but terminated in 2.5mm. OP has unbalanced cable terminating in a 3 wire TRS 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch

Here is the cable https://drop.com/buy/drop-trrs-headphone-cable-for-sennheiser#overview

 

[Tks]

Yeah, that's not a very big deal. Things could get considerably more exciting if you accidentally connected hot to hot though.

It involve drivers getting hot as a result?

 

[Berwhale]

It involve drivers getting hot as a result?

I think it's more likely that the amp would get hot and/or go pop.

 

[phoenixdogfan]

These aren’t “bargain” cables, but they’re very nice and not unreasonably priced for the quality. Be aware that they’re modular cables, so you’ll need to also choose an interconnect for the end opposite the headphones.

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I may buy these. If I do I will have them custom terminated in 4 pin xlr rather than go with the modular design.

 

[acbarn]

I may buy these. If I do I will have them custom terminated in 4 pin xlr rather than go with the modular design.

The thing I like most about them is that they're extremely light, which makes the HD800(S) even more comfortable.