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Need help Opening up a pair of K301s!

post #1 of 8
5/26/08 at 9:08pm
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Hey guys,

I know quite a few of you have had experience with AKG headphones, I am just wondering if anyone knows how to open a pair of K301s up!

Its cause I've been trying for the past 30 minutes and I have had no success =(

I wanna open them up to see what I can do to them, recable / repads, and then see what else can be done to restore them!
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Denon AHD301K On-Ear Headphone
AKG K701 Studio Headphones
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post #2 of 8
5/26/08 at 11:49pm
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nvm.... got it
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post #3 of 8
5/27/08 at 12:02am
I wouldn't bother putting new pads on a k301 if the original pads still have intact vinyl.

As for the sound, I recommend getting some felt from a fabric store and cutting out a ring that covers the holes in the baffle disc just under the inner edge of the earpads. Should perk up the bass a bit.
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post #4 of 8
5/27/08 at 12:09am
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I was planning to get new pads for the K701s as a spare. They will fit the 301's no problem.

And in terms of bass, wow, I actually am surprised that the 301s lack bass even MORE than the 701s. (this is of course, without felt yet)
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post #5 of 8
8/7/11 at 1:28am

To avoid breaking the cups and holders, I'd appreciate information on how top open the K301.

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post #6 of 8
8/16/11 at 10:41am

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Edited by MDR30 - 12/4/11 at 9:38am
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post #7 of 8
8/22/11 at 3:30pm

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Edited by MDR30 - 12/4/11 at 9:38am
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post #8 of 8
12/4/11 at 9:37am

So, I found the manual from AKG with instructions on how to dismantle the K301:

 

http://www.akg.com/mediendatenbank2/psfile/datei/20/k100_200_34055d23d12c1d.pdf

 

The infamous AKG elastics were dying of old age so I took some photos changing them.

 

First step is to open the cups. Use a screw driver or similar tool and press the latch from the inside, at the same time pulling the cap downwards:

 

AKG K301 disassembly.jpg

 

Should come off with some push and pull.

 

AKG K301 cap.jpg

 

Then it's only to cut the rivet end and old elastic off and tie some new elastic around the rivet. Old elastic:

 

AKG K301 old elastic.jpg

 

New elastic:

 

AKG K301 new elastic.jpg

 

Ready for use.ericj's suggestion of covering the baffle's outer ring of holes - see pic below - with felt is well worth trying.

 

AKG K301 baffle.jpg

 

The fabric pads of K501 (or K601/K701) will also make a drastic change of sound, smoother, less honky and more detailed but with less bass.It won't turn the ugly duckling into a swan, but with the felt and further cup damping a much better headphone.

 

AKG K301 and box.jpg

 

 

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