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Replacement pads for Beyerdynamic DT531?

post #1 of 5
3/21/08 at 8:23pm
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My 531s' pads are getting old. Is there still a source for replacement pads for these? (Pretty sure they're the same circular velour pads as several other models.)
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post #2 of 5
3/21/08 at 8:29pm
I don't know where you're located, but those pads are easy to get in the EU from here.

EDIT: The pads you want are the ones for the DT880 and DT990. It looks like HeadRoom sells the DT770 pads, and suggests retrofitting them to the DT880/990 even thought the fit isn't perfect. If you're outside the EU, just look for DT880/990 pads.
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post #3 of 5
3/21/08 at 8:40pm
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Originally Posted by Jaska View Post
EDIT: The pads you want are the ones for the DT880 and DT990. It looks like HeadRoom sells the DT770 pads, and suggests using retrofitting them to the DT880/990 even thought the fit isn't perfect. If you're outside the EU, just look for DT880/990 pads.
I recommend against this.

The fit is, as far as the headphones themselves are concerned, identical. All these 'phones have the same 100mm flange.

But the DT770 style pads have stiffer foam in them, and hold the driver further away from your ear. They are visually identical in every way - the 990 style pads are just softer.

I recommend calling Beyer USA and ordering a new set of DT990 pads. It'll set you back something like $45 shipped, iirc. I don't have the number handy - search the forum for the name "Michael Manny" - he's the Beyerdynamic counterpart of AKG's Frank Rodriguez. More frustrating to place an order, but unlike AKG, you actually get the parts in a timely manner.
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post #4 of 5
3/21/08 at 8:44pm
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I recommend against this.
I was also trying to recommend against "this" (using the DT770 pads), in case my point was not well stated.
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post #5 of 5
3/22/08 at 2:26am
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Yeah, I guess I'll contact them. I figured I'd have to, but I wanted to make sure there wasn't some online store that carries them that I somehow missed.

Thanks.
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