Mar 14, 2016 · Is anyone aware of a reliable Canadian repair shop that can do the MMCX connector replacement? My left earphone started random dropouts just over a month ago. The original Shure cable failed in 2016. The cable was replaced with a 3rd party (Fiio) cable which was working fine until about a month ago.

Mar 11, 2020 · 1. MMCX - one of the most common types of connectors. The IEM can typically spin freely around the connection. The main downsides are difficulty connecting and disconnecting cables, and frequent cable swaps can damage the connector. It is generally not considered as convenient or durable in the long run compared to 2 pin variants. 2.

Jul 7, 2014 · After a few months the MMCX connection started cutting out. A new cable didn't help. Googling around showed plenty of other people, having issues with MMCX connectors on different brands. There's still new IEM's with MMCX coming to the market, but the connector looks quite a bit different. Maybe I got scared.

Oct 26, 2017 · Greetings, I have a similar problem but with an Urbanfun. whose female mmcx connector broke the central pin. I'm seriously considering soldering it permanently ( solder them with tin) . with a new mmcx cable that I will use any suggestions.

Jan 6, 2013 · Hi, I recently got some Brainwavz B400 but the right MMCX Cable won't stay in, it works when it is in but the slightest force will detach it and due to...

May 30, 2016 · Just from looking on the IEMs MMCX connector and comparing I could tell that the pin in the inside was bent to the side. I took a sewing needle, got inside that pin/tube and carefully bent it back to the middle. Now the cable clicks in properly. Those connectors are super fragile, although it took over 6 years to have an issue...

Jan 19, 2006 · Long story short, the mmcx connector snapped inside one iem before I even heard a note. I tried to pull the broken end of the mmcx out (without destroying the iem) using a knife blade, jewellers screwdriver etc but no joy (the piece that is stuck is flush with the iem).

Dec 3, 2011 · Electrostats: Sennheiser "Baby Orpheus" HE60 (w/Stax Connector), Stax SR-007mk2 Amps: ifi Pro iCAN, ifi Pro iESL, Gustard H20, Monolith Liquid Platinum, Stax SRM-D50, Massdrop THX AAA 789 DAC/Amps: Matrix Element X, Hifiman HE400, iFi Micro iDSD Signature Finale, Topping DX7s Pro

Feb 16, 2020 · The MMCX is a holdover technology from the communications field, offering a mechanical “click” holding the IEM and cable together to make a signal path. Two leads get connected to the IEM 1/2 inside the IEM, and the other half gets soldered to the IEM cable lead.

I posted this in the Shure SE846 impressions thread, but it’s probably the same thing for any of the other Shure earbuds or most MMCX connector earbuds really. I was wondering if anyone knew if it was doable/easy to replace the MMCX connector on the earbud itself. have a pair of SE846 and something happened to the MMCX connector on one of them.