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 3meters/9.9feet

I have multiple AKG K240's in my household and as the original cables have failed, I have been using these. They attach snug to the headphones and are made well. Also, they are a little better at avoiding getting tangled.

UPDATE #2 - 7/25/2020 - OK. So After the last update I made, rimao cai from NewFantasiaDirect left a comment on my review to apologize and inform me they would send me a new one. I decided to take them up on it because I did get 3 good years out of the first one and it was very good of them to offer a free replacement even though they didn't have to. Many sellers would not go the extra mile like that so I am giving this item more stars for the exceptional support they gave me. And not only that, the shipping of the new cable was very fast. I was told I'd receive it on the 26th and I received it today, the 25th. So they obviously paid for faster shipping than they had to. So they went above and beyond in every way.END UPDATE #2------------UPDATE - OK. So I have taken the Mini-XLR end of this cable apart (since it had a short in it anyway and was of no use. Here is what you get for your money. Underneath the braided sheathing and the thick rubber insulation, the wires inside are actually pretty thin. Doesn't take much to cause a short with wires that thin even if they're relatively well protected.END UPDATEOK. So I have had this cable about 3 years and used it every day on my main headphones that I use almost all the time. (AKG K240).Long story short, I was pleased with it when I first got it and enjoyed the (apparent) security of knowing it was built to last (the braided sheath on the wire was a signal that the wires inside would not eventually break) and the strain relief spring on the 3.5 mm side was also a good sign.Alas, it has no strain relief where the cable goes into the mini-xlr connector and I should have known that would be the death of it. And guess what? It was. Almost 3 years exactly and one side of the headphones started cutting out whenever I moved my head.3 years might seem like a respectable amount of time but I sit in the same spot all the time and hardly ever move or bend my cables so they receive very little abuse. And in fact, I'm pretty sure the crappy cable that came with my headphones lasted longer than this thing did. It is a shame because replacement cables for these headphones are not the easiest thing in the world to come by. You can't just order any old cable like you can with some headphones. It has to have the mini-XLR plug on it. That pretty much assures that you will have to order a replacement when it becomes necessary. And when it becomes necessary, it will be necessary right away and you really don't want to wait a week for shipping when you need your headphones every day.Anyway, I'm not buying this one again.

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.

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!

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 :).

I ordered two lengths. One was rubbery, the other cloth. Confused as to why they were different just because of the length but both seem very well made. Especially for the price. Nice metal connectors. I prefer the rubbery version due to less noise riding up the cable from your clothes into the headphones. These cables are quite the bargain.

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.

It comes with a 1/4" adapter, which I already have. When you use the 1/4" adapter, it doesn't work right, and audio only comes out of one ear. I tried two different adapters (different), so I know this is not the problem. My old cord works fine out of both ears. I even tested the cable without the adapter, straight out of an old cellphone 3.5mm, and it does work like this. Need to return.