How To Make A Headphone Volume Knob and Detachable Cable

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 --

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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
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metal nut by Scrudje from Shutterstock
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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