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Hey everyone. Definitely a cable of the wrong length getting out there. We're talking with Sennheiser now to see what happened and how to fix it. Should get back to you all soon.
haplo
33
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkThx Alex, nice to see response from MD.
androponic
11
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkI received the shorter cable too. Thanks MD for following up on this for us.
AV_Freak
10
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkThis excellent news. Thanks for checking it out.
tessierpg
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkThanks for your response and let's hope a solution may be proposed to solve the matter.
AV_Freak
10
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkI just thought of a possible solution, though I suspect some folks will think it's unacceptable. Anyway, why not just send out a cheap 2 ft 3.5 mm femal to 3.5 mm male cable extender to all users that want to have the full reach of the advertised cable. Hell, if you want to go above and beyond you could offer in varying lengths. Just a thought. Good luck handling this fix.
Ninjurai
22
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkHow long was it supposed to be? Just got mine yesterday, and it seems pretty short. Not really a deal breaker though, since I sit fairly close to my amp.
Ninjurai
22
Dec 23, 2016
NinjuraiAnswered my own question..6 ft. Mine is definitely not 6 feet.
Varholiaglimp
939
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkMine isn't six feet long either, but I'll probably look for a longer cable myself unless Sennheiser wants to offer us a deal on the standard 650's length. But even without the longer cable, the sound of the HD6XX makes it a ridiculous value.
Here's the thing, though:
Just as the HD650 box is the case -- which suggests the 650s were never meant to leave home -- so the original cable length reflects the home and studio use for which these headphones were designed.
Massdrop's accessory choices should also reflect that reality.
One more thing:
Next time you drop these, please lighten the blue enough to be visible. Most 6XXs won't see direct sunlight on a clear and scorching day, which means they're effectively yet another pair of matte black headphones from Massdrop.
Merely repeating the safest color choice isn't stylistic consistency, Massdrop. It's a rut you should try to jump.
Trilobites
217
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkYeah, 6ft is the ideal length for me as this would be for desktop use. I guess MD/Sennheiser can make it up by offering extra cable for free. The recent HD 598s came with 2 cables after all.
spobovich
0
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkThanks Alex, mine definitely is a shorter 3ft cable.
rkraig
29
Dec 23, 2016
AlexPkYup, got a super short cable. Not sure what's up with that.
Martigan
0
Dec 24, 2016
AlexPkyes my cable is very short
erinoui
3
Dec 24, 2016
AlexPkMy cord is also short. Just right for portable use though.
pfthx
13
Dec 24, 2016
AlexPkShort cable here too
Pika
152
Dec 24, 2016
AlexPkFYI most of us won't be using these outside of a amp/dac setup, so we wouldn't mind a quarter inch plug.
AlexPkHi Alex, yes, please have a word with the vendor (Senn) and let them know the original description states (written/ typed) the cable included is 1.8 mtr or 6 ft long and there are over 5000 witnesses (those made the drop and those didn't), that being said, I'm still waiting for mine to arrive... 1.8 mtr is ideal for me (and many others) as I had already replaced most my collections into 1.8 mtr (I once have to custom ordered/ paid 3x 1.2 mtr and reconfigure into 2x 1.8 mtr). Looking forward to hear good news soon. Until then, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
Fixer
80
Dec 24, 2016
AlexPkJust leaving a reply so I get notified of updates. Hope you guys send out a mass email about it. Not really bent about the short cord, but wouldn't say no to a free upgrade.
fdro
60
Dec 24, 2016
AlexPkIn the short cable club. Replying for updates.
Andreas_Hamburg
47
Dec 25, 2016
AlexPkThank you Alex.
Toadthedry
0
Dec 25, 2016
Andreas_Hamburgi got a short cable too. Replying for updates. thanks mike
sinnednaf
0
Dec 26, 2016
AlexPkDitto - short cable
AlexPkMy cable is short as well. Hopefully this will be resolved soon. Thank you for looking into it.
MoonGuy
17
Dec 26, 2016
AlexPkGreatly appreciated; thanks for all the hard work and the great drop!
Jail4banksters
86
Dec 27, 2016
AlexPkI've vented in other threads, but yes, 3 is too short... Even my daughter noticed it when I took them out of the box!
MrSloan
30
Dec 27, 2016
AlexPkReplying for updates. I received a shorter cable as well. Thanks.
AdamJaz
5
Dec 27, 2016
AlexPkGot a short cable as well, so I'm replying for updates. By the way, maybe Massdrop should allow us to subscribe to these threads...
Chaosseed
3
Dec 27, 2016
AlexPkI got shorter cable too. :/
ChaosseedReplying here so it'll ping everyone. We have a phone call with them this week to discuss and I'll post back with more details. Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays.
alanchun1998
34
Dec 28, 2016
AlexPkThanks for your update!
robert.burns
70
Dec 28, 2016
AlexPkWorst case scenario, or best maybe .....depending....is that they have the stock 650 cables available, not everyone wants/needs the longer cable but probably most...especially for a phone that's not considered portable...: )
alanchun1998
34
Dec 29, 2016
robert.burnsI don't believe they will supply another one - > being the 6ft one or the stock one, that means they have to supply another 5000 cables and ship it to 5000 different customers. let's see how it will play out.
spiritxhx
4
Dec 29, 2016
AlexPkGood news anyway! Thanks Massdrop
starling2k
9
Dec 29, 2016
AlexPkPlease let me know as well. Thanks W. Cook
polarbear9977
28
Dec 29, 2016
AlexPkplease let me know.
baconcow
82
Dec 29, 2016
AlexPkLooking forward to your your findings on this. While the short cord may do fine for portable listening, it is too short for the hardware I intend to pair this with. Thanks.
Raiku
0
Dec 30, 2016
AlexPkAwesome, good to know. Longer cable would be nice.
Cuttooth
43
Dec 30, 2016
AlexPkHoping this can be resolved with Senn. Thanks for the update.
Mancue
19
Dec 30, 2016
AlexPkNice
Roll1
14
Dec 30, 2016
AlexPkHopefully this will have some positive outcome. Cable really is too short
Kryst
32
Dec 30, 2016
AlexPkThanks for looking into it so promptly.
KrystAnother reply ping for everyone. Posted an update from Sennheiser here: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx/talk/619356
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