NewFantasia Replacement Audio Upgrade Cable Compatible with AKG K240, K240S, K240MK II, Q701, K702, K141, K171, K181, K271s, K271 MKII, M220, Pioneer HDJ-2000 Headphones 1.2meters/4feet

I bought a set of AKG K7XX open back headphones a few months ago (via Massdrop). They came with a decent-quality 10ft (!) cord, which I found WAY, WAY too long for regular use. Obviously I'd rather the cord be too long than too short, but still... 10 FEET LONG! It was unwieldy, to put it mildly.After a couple months of stuffing 7 feet of cord in my pocket, I finally decided to look for something more reasonable.That's where this 1.2m (4 foot) cord comes in. I was torn between this one and a similar one that had inline volume/track controls, but I settled on this one for the sake of simplicity... seems like fancy features are always the first thing to fail on such products.I wasn't sure what to make of this cord when I first got it. It's got a fantastic braided sheath, a metal spring for strain relief on the TRS end, and appears to have some excellent quality connectors on both ends. The 1/4" TRS adapter is screw-on, which I appreciate. The 3.5mm end connects solidly into all my devices without being ridiculously tight. And most importantly, the length is perfect.My only concern was the thickness of the cable. It seemed kinda thin compared to the 10 foot cable I was using before, and since I tend to use headphones with my HTC 10 without an external amp, I worried that I might lose some loudness through a thinner wire.Turns out my fears were unfounded. If anything, I seem to get more volume out of my phone now than I used to. I can listen comfortably at less than half volume, which gives me plenty of headroom.For the price, this cord is a downright bargain. If you're in a similar situation as I was and you're hesitating, don't. Just pull the trigger and order this. Mine arrived just in time to listen to the new deluxe re-issue of Faith No More's "We Care A Lot" album, and it's been an amazing listening experience.

This replacement cable for my beloved AKG headphones works perfectly! It is actually more rugged than the one that came with the headphones, though not as long (this one measures 40 inches). That’s ok…I wrecked the original when the cord got tangled in my shoes and I, unknowingly, tried to walk away from my computer. The ends are high quality, the cable has a sturdy, braided fabric covering, and the 1/4 adapter is threaded so it screws onto the mini jack for a secure fit. The price is reasonable given the high quality and it arrived at my doorstep within 48 hours! If you need a replacement cable you can’t go wrong with this one!

This cord is much more secure and durable than the stock cable that came with my AKG K702s. I don’t noticed a change in sound like others have mentioned. The original cable just seemed cheap. This one does not.

Originally purchased this to replace the stock cable on my AKG that started going bad after about 3 years, leaving me with one ear intermittently going out. Was initially just supposed to be temporary since I needed it ASAP and this had next day Prime shipping, and planned to only use it for a week or so until I could do some research and find a quality cable. Ended up having no complaints, eventually forgot about replacing it, and here I am 1 year and 9 months later before it started going bad (tinny sound and need to fumble with headphone end to clear it up).Very surprised this inexpensive cable lasted almost 2 years of pretty much daily use, with a lapel mic hanging off it adding a bit more stress to the connector. Decided to get a second one today when I noticed the same behavior happening again - I figure even if it only lasts a year and a half its still better value than spending three times as much as the original which lasted about 3 years (less than twice the lifespan for triple the price? Nah).Unrelated to the cable, I cant recommend AKG headphones enough - these K7xx Anniversary additions are still going strong three cables and 8 years later :).

Incredible cable for the money. Shorter than original so great at desktop.Clicks in secure.The spring on the end to protect the cable end is a nice touch, as is the braided cover. Good job dudes!

I got one of these as a replacement for the one my AKG K240 studio headset came with after my cat bit it. The mesh jacket sleeve apparently makes this one less fun to bite, or it smelled less tasty. By the way, the cable that came with the headset is in my drawer for some reason, and the jacket is doing that nasty sweating thing that makes rubber or plastic turn sticky and stinky. The original cable is about 6 months older, and this replacement I'm reviewing is not all nasty and sticky.Anyway, after a couple of years of daily use and occasionally acting as a leash when I dropped my headset, forgetting I had it on and walking away with it, plus the occasional cat nips, the sleeve is getting tiny nicks to the fibers. Nothing is obviously frayed, but I tend to run my fingers over it to check for damage every day or so (paranoia) and I dislike the sensation.I'm going to order another one of these to replace it because it has held up so well to my clumsiness. Seriously, the cable is short enough that my headset doesn't hit the floor when it gets dropped, so it's taken some cruel treatment. Plus, I lost the 3.5mm to 1/4" TRS adapter and I feel this is the cheapest way to get another that I can't mess up by ordering something that can't thread on.

The cable that comes with the AKG k240 studio headphones is very long. I figured I could manage, but rolled over that cable one night while playing back a recording and tore the protective sleeve. I just typed in "replacement cable for akg k240 studio" and this was the first result I saw at my target length. Product arrived fast and it's a perfect fit into the headphones. Build quality appears to be very nice, and I dig the color scheme.