[7keys]

Haven't heard anything back regarding replacement driver yet, so I'm wondering if I should try 3rd party drivers

Found these: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/50mm-speaker-unit-Strong-Bass-Titanium-film-fever-unit/32337138321.html (yes, they are only 50mm but I haven't found any 53mm)
There are plenty of options on AE, but I'm not sure about the quality of them. Any advice about what to look for?

So did you ever get drivers for your hp150?

 

[Mr Trev]

Don't look like that'll happen (at least not stock ones). Did manage to get in touch with the distributor. They can't get parts, and the best I could hope for is if they get any warranty returns (broken headband or such) maybe I can get those to scavenge parts from.
Was talking to another guy (forgot his name already) however about trying an ortho transplant

 

[7keys]

Was talking to another guy (forgot his name already) however about trying an ortho transplant

That sounds interesting,

 

[Mr Trev]

Could be expensive too. When I pm'd the guy he wondered if it would be worth the cash of trying it on the 150s (I think he charges ~100 USD if you include the drivers).
The biggest roadblock right now is getting a pair of affordable planars (I have no idea what they're worth), then there's fact that I'm clueless when it comes to tuning things.
The build itself shouldn't be too hard. just need to make a new baffle to hold the square driver

 

[7keys]

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Could be expensive too. When I pm'd the guy he wondered if it would be worth the cash of trying it on the 150s (I think he charges ~100 USD if you include the drivers).
The biggest roadblock right now is getting a pair of affordable planars (I have no idea what they're worth), then there's fact that I'm clueless when it comes to tuning things.
The build itself shouldn't be too hard. just need to make a new baffle to hold the square driver

You could just buy a T50RP.

 

[Mr Trev]

Or a PM3

 

[7keys]

Or a PM3

That would be nice.

 

[7keys]

Or a PM3

How about the hd 650 that massdrop is selling for $200. Seems like the best deal ever.

 

[Mr Trev]

Very tempted… hopefully the USD has an election fueled meltdown

Think I'd rather get another pair of closed phones tho. You know, one of each flavour (that's where the pm3 is a bonus - closed and planar)

 

[7keys]

hopefully the USD has an election fueled meltdown

A common Canadian wish.

 

[Durker]

Would like to add that "Alpha Pads" do fit on these cans. Just takes a bit of stretching for the first time, though mine have been stretched out due to pad rolling so it is pretty easy now to put on and take off. Makes the hp150's sound less harsh / sibilant with a tad more bass. Comfort is 10/10. Also have blu tac applied to the back of the cups. Honestly think the beyer angled pads material isn't the greatest for these cans.

 

[SHAMuuu]

  Would like to add that "Alpha Pads" do fit on these cans. Just takes a bit of stretching for the first time, though mine have been stretched out due to pad rolling so it is pretty easy now to put on and take off. Makes the hp150's sound less harsh / sibilant with a tad more bass. Comfort is 10/10. Also have blu tac applied to the back of the cups. Honestly think the beyer angled pads material isn't the greatest for these cans.

Good to know
 
This place needs an Alpha pads gallery thread
 
I like the look of them on dt150 and mt220

 

[ocsfox]

Hey guys and gals. Anyone know of a cable that can be used for the hp150 as mine has split under normal use. I can use my skullcandy aviator cable on these but it just doesn't look right. Any suggestions?

 

[mgh24]

I am still in love with the HP150.  A few (several?) months ago, I could not find them on the Soundmagic website.  I was afraid they had quit making them, so I picked up a second pair, and took the older pair to work.
 
Today, the Soundmagic website has the HP150 marked down to $130!  Than is the definition of a steal of a deal in my book.  These are fantastic headphones, with a tilt towards the bass (which I love), vocals are up front, which is how I like them.  Everyone's tastes are different, but I tried a dozen different headphones, all of which were rated well, no cheapo cans, and I kept coming back to these.  I love them, and I would say they hit way, way over their price at $130, just an outstanding headphone at 4X the price.

 

[mechavore884]

Hey guys....is anyone still modding these? (like the posts in the earlier part) found another set to source and curious if someone was still doing the mods?
 
if so pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease "PEE-EHM" me!!