MED-EL OPUS 2 Coil Cable Replacement

The MED-EL OPUS 2 cable is a replacement coil cable that links your MED-EL OPUS 2 processor to its D coil. It carries the signal from the processor to the coil on your head, so when it wears out, sound starts to cut in and out or stops altogether.

Choose from three lengths, 7.5 cm, 12 cm or 28 cm, to match the cable you use now. This is the part known as the D coil cable for the OPUS 2, sometimes listed as the Maestro OPUS 2 cable. If you are unsure which length you have, we help you check before you pay.

MED-EL OPUS 2 cable at a glance

Fits	MED-EL OPUS 2 processor with D coil
Cable type	D coil cable
Lengths	7.5 cm, 12 cm or 28 cm
Price	$77
Dispatch	Within 24–48 hours with tracking
Guarantee	Wrong or defective items replaced or refunded within 14 days

Coil cables bend every time you put the processor on, take it off or turn your head. That constant flexing is why they wear out long before the processor does, and why a spare is worth keeping at home.

Will this MED-EL OPUS 2 cable fit my processor?

Processor	Does this cable fit?
MED-EL OPUS 2	Yes, D coil cable
MED-EL SONNET or SONNET 2	No, these use the DL coil cable
MED-EL RONDO	No, single-unit processor with no coil cable
Cochlear or Advanced Bionics processors	No

The OPUS 2 name is printed on the processor. If you see SONNET or SONNET 2 instead, you need our SONNET 2 DL coil cable. If you are not sure, send us a photo of the processor and coil together on WhatsApp and we will confirm before you order.

Choosing the right cable length

The right length depends on how you wear the processor and the distance from your ear to the coil. The simplest rule: order the same length you use now.

Length	Usually chosen for
7.5 cm	Shortest option, for a short distance from ear to coil
12 cm	Middle option, for a longer distance from ear to coil
28 cm	Longest option, for setups that need extra reach

To check your current length, lay the cable flat and measure from one connector to the other. If the measurement falls between sizes, send us a photo next to a ruler. A cable that is too short pulls on the coil; one that is too long can loop and catch on glasses or clothing.

Why OPUS 2 users keep a spare cable

The OPUS 2 is an earlier MED-EL processor, and many people still wear it every day because it works well for them. A spare coil cable at home means a broken one never turns into a day without sound.

Insurance may not cover small parts once a warranty has run out, which leaves wearers paying for each cable themselves. A fairly priced spare bought ahead of time takes away the rush when the old one fails.

A broken coil cable is one of the few faults that stops the whole processor working, even though everything else is fine. Having an MED-EL OPUS 2 cable at home means a worn cable becomes a quick swap rather than days without sound.

OPUS 2 or SONNET: telling the cables apart

MED-EL uses two different coil cables across its behind-the-ear processors, and they are easy to mix up when ordering online:

Processor	Cable type	Where to order
OPUS 2	D coil cable	This listing
SONNET and SONNET 2	DL coil cable	Our SONNET 2 DL coil cable listing

The two are not interchangeable. If you wear an OPUS 2 on one side and a SONNET on the other, keep separate spares for each and label the bags. When in doubt, look at the name printed on the processor rather than the coil, because coils can look alike.

Keeping a spare cable at home, at school and on the road

Coil cables tend to fail at awkward moments: on a trip, during the school day or over a weekend when the clinic is closed. A spare in the right place turns that into a two-minute job.

• At home: keep one spare in the drawer where you keep batteries and the dryer.
• For children: leave a labeled spare with the teacher or school nurse, along with a note on how to swap it.
• Traveling: pack a spare in your hand luggage, not in checked bags.

If more than one family member wears an OPUS 2, label each spare with the length and the name of the wearer, since lengths often differ between adults and children.

Signs your OPUS 2 coil cable needs replacing

• Sound cuts in and out when you turn your head, chew or smile.
• Sound comes back when you press or wiggle the cable.
• You can see fraying, cracks or exposed wire near either plug.
• Sound stops completely, even with a fresh battery in the processor.
• There is no visible damage but the sound has stopped, and a spare coil cable brings it back.

The fastest test is to swap in a spare cable. If sound returns, the old cable was the fault. If not, the issue is likely elsewhere, and your clinic is the next stop.

What wears a coil cable out

Most cable failures come from small, repeated stresses rather than one accident. The wire inside is thin, and the plugs at each end take the most strain.

• Pulling the processor off by the cable instead of the body.
• Sharp bends where the cable leaves the plug.
• Sweat and moisture reaching the connectors day after day.
• Cables caught in hair brushes, hats, car seat straps or a child grabbing at them.

Cutting down on these habits will not make a cable last forever, but it can stretch the time between replacements. When the time does come, a fresh MED-EL OPUS 2 cable in the same length restores the connection.

How to replace the MED-EL OPUS 2 cable

1. Switch the OPUS 2 off.
2. Hold the old cable by its plug, not the wire, and pull it straight out of the processor.
3. Unplug the other end from the D coil the same way.
4. Plug the new MED-EL OPUS 2 cable into the coil, pushing it straight in until it sits firmly.
5. Plug the other end into the processor.
6. Switch on and check for sound.
7. Route the cable so it lies flat against your head without sharp bends.

Never twist or bend the plug to remove it. Straight in and straight out keeps the connectors in good shape.

Troubleshooting

What you notice	Likely cause	What to do
Sound cuts in and out	Broken wire inside the cable	Replace the cable
No sound with new cable	Plug not fully seated	Unplug and push both ends in again
Coil pulls off the head	Cable too short	Try a longer length
Cable catches on glasses	Cable too long or routed loosely	Re-route, or try a shorter length
Still no sound with a known good cable	Problem in the coil or processor	Contact your clinic

How to make your MED-EL OPUS 2 cable last longer

• Take the processor off by holding the processor body, not by pulling the cable.
• Avoid sharp bends near the plugs, where cables usually fail first.
• Keep the cable away from hair clips, scarf pins and zippers that can nick it.
• Dry the processor, coil and cable overnight, especially in hot or humid weather.
• Keep a spare cable in your bag or processor case.
• When you change microphone covers or batteries, give the cable a quick look along its length for nicks or kinks.

Even with good care, coil cables are a wear part. Plan on replacing yours from time to time, and keep one spare so a failure never catches you out.

Is a replacement cable safe for my OPUS 2?

This is a third-party compatible MED-EL cable made to the same connector type and lengths as the OPUS 2 D coil cable. We are an independent spare parts supplier and are not linked to MED-EL.

Each cable is checked before dispatch. If it is the wrong length, or it arrives defective, we replace it or refund you. If a new cable does not restore sound, please contact your clinic, as the fault may lie in the coil or processor.

A coil cable carries no battery and does not change your processor settings or program. It only connects the processor to the coil, so changing the cable does not change how your processor is set up.

Shipping, payment and returns for the MED-EL OPUS 2 cable

Every MED-EL OPUS 2 cable order is packed and dispatched within 24–48 hours with tracking. Delivery usually takes 12–22 business days worldwide, and duties are handled for you on most routes, so there is nothing extra to pay at the door. Shipping is free on orders over $250, which is easy to reach if you add a spare cable or charger.

Payment runs through a secure payment gateway with all major cards. If we send the wrong item, or the part arrives defective or damaged, message us within 14 days with a short video. We replace it or refund you, and we cover the return shipping. Change-of-mind returns are not accepted on hygiene-sensitive hearing parts. Full details are in our return policy.

Other MED-EL processor parts you may need

Keep your MED-EL processor working with these matching spares:

• MED-EL SONNET 2 DL coil cable – for SONNET and SONNET 2 processors
• Battery charger for MED-EL SONNET – charges SONNET RCB rechargeable batteries
• Processor dryer – nightly drying for processor, coil and cable

MED-EL OPUS 2 cable FAQ

Which processors does the MED-EL OPUS 2 cable fit?

It fits the MED-EL OPUS 2 with a D coil. It does not fit the SONNET, SONNET 2 or RONDO.

What is a D coil cable?

It is the name for the coil cable used with the OPUS 2 and its D coil. The SONNET range uses a different DL coil cable.

Which length should I order?

Order the length you use now. Measure your current cable from plug to plug, or send us a photo with a ruler and we will help.

How do I know the cable is the problem?

Sound that cuts out when you move your head, or comes back when you wiggle the cable, usually points to the cable. Swapping in a spare is the quickest test.

Is this the same as a Maestro OPUS 2 cable?

Yes. Some shops use the Maestro name for the OPUS 2 system. This MED-EL OPUS 2 cable is the coil cable for that processor.

How much does the OPUS 2 coil cable cost?

It is $77, and shipping is free on orders over $250.

Can I order two cables at once?

Yes. Some people keep one in use and one spare. If you need two different lengths, add a note to your order.

Can a child use the same cable as an adult?

The cable type is the same, but the length may differ. Measure the cable the child wears now and order that length.

How long does delivery take?

We dispatch within 24–48 hours with tracking, and delivery usually takes 12–22 business days.

Will a new cable fix crackling sound?

If the crackling comes from a worn cable, yes. If it continues with a new MED-EL OPUS 2 cable, ask your clinic to check the coil and processor.

Questions about your MED-EL processor? Message us on WhatsApp (+1 520 473 4179) with a photo of your processor and we confirm the right part before you pay.