How To Make A Headphone Volume Knob and Detachable Cable

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Follow along as I make a volume knob for my Sony MDR 7506s, and mod the headphones to have a detachable cable. ⭐Headphone modification service⭐: If you would prefer the modification to be done for you, I am happy to perform the mod myself. Email "[email protected]" to get started. After I started making YouTube videos, a friend of mine asked me to film his video course on how to use a laser cutter. I realized quickly that my music headphones were not ideal for monitoring sound on set. I did some research and found that 7506s are hugely popular in the audio world, as they are purpose-built monitoring headphones. After having them for a single film session, I loved the quality but disliked the permanent cable. On top of that, the lack of a volume control was aggravating my tinnitus. I wasn't going to settle for these shortfalls, and I set out to void my headphone warranty. I successfully did that, and also was able to keep them functional. Now they're my own unique pair and exactly the headphones I want. Originally this video was meant to be a bit of entertaining, educational inspiration for you and your projects, like my previous videos. As I was editing it, however, I realized I had enough footage to make it more of a step-by-step guide that you can actually follow to upgrade your own headphones. If you do so, enjoy my mistakes, take your time, and don't worry. They're just headphones. If you break them, you can get another pair. Learning and gaining confidence in how to change your world is worth it one hundred times over. Join me. --- Parts I used --- As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through links in my descriptions and comments. This helps me finance future videos at no additional cost to you. If you choose to support me in this way, thank you. Sony MDR 7506s: https://amzn.to/3hX5LN0 Potentiometer: https://bit.ly/3ebCTy5 Project box: https://bit.ly/34GCgtb Knob: https://bit.ly/3ebzH5x 3.5mm jacks for knob: https://amzn.to/2VncGau 3.5mm jack for headphones: https://bit.ly/2HT4LLh Replacement 3.5mm cable end: https://bit.ly/2GcSSPY 3.5mm cable: https://bit.ly/34GD3dD Stranded wire: https://amzn.to/3dkN4Bc Solder: https://amzn.to/3xRtNPP Soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3dfthmY Cthulhu (helping hands): https://amzn.to/3AOzD6J --- Other links--- Schematic: https://bit.ly/2HTpWNe Senal SMH-1000s (MDR 7506 clone): https://amzn.to/3AQnq1t Pre-made volume knob: https://amzn.to/2U2zGLA --- Other links--- Schematic: https://bit.ly/2HTpWNe Senal SMH-1000s (MDR 7506 clone): https://amzn.to/3jGpqzG Pre-made volume knob: https://amzn.to/2TDL6ll --- Attributions --- Music (in order): 1) Description 2) Song 3) Artist 4) Download 5) License Mellow Morning by Dixxy from Soundcloud under CC BY-SA 3.0 https://bit.ly/3fas6nw https://bit.ly/2BNbBPW https://bit.ly/3fas6nw https://bit.ly/2E3zKmb Merry Bay by Ghostrifter from Soundcloud under CC BY-SA 3.0 https://bit.ly/3gvIpeW https://bit.ly/3fcqFoS https://bit.ly/2CcRIBF https://bit.ly/2E3zKmb Shush You by Le Gang from SoundCloud under CC BY 3.0 (Split to allow first volume knob demonstration) https://bit.ly/2CjMS5x https://bit.ly/3e6Y4Qj https://bit.ly/2CjMS5x https://bit.ly/2OGVg23 100 Steps by Le Gang from Soundcloud under CC BY 3.0 (Partially played during demos) https://bit.ly/2ZcvskF https://bit.ly/3e6Y4Qj https://bit.ly/3fbWxtB https://bit.ly/2OGVg23 Lonely Cry by LucidDream from Soundcloud under CC BY-SA 3.0 (Split to allow second volume knob demonstration) https://bit.ly/2CgRR72 https://bit.ly/2OhEoip https://bit.ly/2CgRR72 https://bit.ly/2E3zKmb Drops In Mind by Le Gang from SoundCloud under CC BY 3.0 (Silent section removed) https://bit.ly/3e42B5X https://bit.ly/3e6Y4Qj https://bit.ly/38IJZrm https://bit.ly/2OGVg23 I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything by Le Gang from SoundCloud under CC BY 3.0 (Shortened, second half cut) https://bit.ly/2Z97kPS https://bit.ly/3e6Y4Qj https://bit.ly/2Z5lfWS https://bit.ly/2OGVg23 Strangers by Le Gang from SoundCloud under CC BY 3.0 https://bit.ly/2DhI0yp https://bit.ly/3e6Y4Qj https://bit.ly/2CjN70r https://bit.ly/2OGVg23 The Forest by B3NJ4M1N from FreeBackgroundMusic under No Copyright (Lengthened via repeating sections) https://bit.ly/2Cjy7Q8 https://bit.ly/31Rv2Sl https://bit.ly/2VXQYYe Graphics and Footage: 1) Description 2) Download 3) Artist lighted tunnel road by Daniel Jerez from Unsplash https://bit.ly/2WBvctq https://bit.ly/3fYOoJD metal nut by Scrudje from Shutterstock https://shutr.bz/3jnY6qU https://shutr.bz/32APreD Sound Effects: 1) Description 2) Download 3) Artist 4) License Door Slam 2 by lyd4tuna from Freesound under CC0 1.0 https://bit.ly/3juwNeL https://bit.ly/3hd7xrc https://bit.ly/2CQOdRS BleachHit by eardeer from Freesound under CC0 1.0 https://bit.ly/3jxyhF0 https://bit.ly/32FohTY https://bit.ly/2CQOdRS Outtake Beep by slappy13 from Freesound under CC0 1.0 https://bit.ly/39ei7LI https://bit.ly/3fP6r4A https://bit.ly/2CQOdRS