How to coil my cord?

[tb417]

I bought a set of Sony MDR-EX51LP's, I really liked these earphones but one of the speakers went bad. For safety reasons at work I am only allowed to wear one at a time, so I'm thinking about cutting the bad one off and using a stereo to mono jack. I would really like to know if it's possible to force the cord into a coil so I can clip it to my collar.

Thanks in advance for any help,

[Jokieman]

Originally Posted by tb417

I bought a set of Sony MDR-EX51LP's, I really liked these earphones but one of the speakers went bad. For safety reasons at work I am only allowed to wear one at a time, so I'm thinking about cutting the bad one off and using a stereo to mono jack. I would really like to know if it's possible to force the cord into a coil so I can clip it to my collar.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Shouldn't be an issue. I ran across this link: http://www.lifehacker.com/software/l...led-152499.php for wrapping the cords, has worked well for me.

[tb417]

Jokieman,

I appreciate reply but that isn't really what I was looking for, (I was trying not to leave a long post.) Wrapping the cord isn't the issue, I just wrap it around the joint where my otterbox attaches to my armband. What I want to do is coil the wire so that when it comes out of my shirt it stretches/retracts as my head moves. Or so as my wife puts it, "To look like a secret agent."

[Jokieman]

Originally Posted by tb417

Jokieman,

I appreciate reply but that isn't really what I was looking for, (I was trying not to leave a long post.) Wrapping the cord isn't the issue, I just wrap it around the joint where my otterbox attaches to my armband. What I want to do is coil the wire so that when it comes out of my shirt it stretches/retracts as my head moves. Or so as my wife puts it, "To look like a secret agent."

In that case you can do a search for "cord wrap", you'll still need to leave a bit of slack but something like this should suit your purposes.

An example can be found here -->http://www.amazon.com/SmarterWrap-Ma...&s=electronics

Some other companies like V-moda also sell cord wraps directly off their web site... Actually I'm surprised iLounge doesn't sell one in their store. (just checked)

[tb417]

Sorry again, I'm still trying to get the hang of this. I'm trying to find a way to bend my earphone cord into a permanent coil like this: http://www.merchantmanager.com/tacti...LEK_Sets_M.jpg
Thanks again for trying.

[Jokieman]

Originally Posted by tb417

Sorry again, I'm still trying to get the hang of this. I'm trying to find a way to bend my earphone cord into a permanent coil like this: http://www.merchantmanager.com/tacti...LEK_Sets_M.jpg
Thanks again for trying.

Like a phone cord then. I think you might be out of luck in that case. hehe. Those are made pre-shaped that way from the factory using different materials to hold the shape. You would have to buy a cord like that and then figure out how to rewire your ear phones.

[Bob]

You need one of these -

earpiece

[Jokieman]

Originally Posted by MadPict

You need one of these -

earpiece

I was trying to avoid recommending something like that. I've had to use them in the past for work I've done and they definitely aren't made for music. :P

[Bob]

Well, bearing in mind he's supposed to be working and can only use one earpiece he's not going to be bothered too much about the quality of the music he's hearing - it's going to be in mono for a start....

[Jokieman]

Trust me, Even though he'll be listening in Mono, there's still a difference. :P

[Bob]

Really? Would never have thought..........