[lisztian420]

Hey guys,

So I was trying to do the dynamax mod, and instead of using a blow dryer I actually used a heat gun! (400 degree)

That I hope didn't ruin the drivers. I tried it without the cup and it sounds well,.. okay.

Now here is the actual problem: I tried to remove the screen of the cup, but did not notice the plastic ring around the inner cup close to the screen. So after taking the cups apart, I was heating the screen to try to remove them and I accidentally melted the rings inside the cup. Is that a big deal? Can I still reinstall the drivers into the cups? Will it make a big difference in the sound? I am not sure.

If I did indeed messed up the cup by melting the plastic ring inside, I am thinking about just getting a pair of wood cups from headcoverage. What do guys think? should I just reinstall the original aluminum cups or get a woody?

 

[Wiggy Fuzz]

how could you mistake a heat gun for a hair dryer!?

 

[HippieTom]

Oh man. You must be as clumsy as me. I do stuff like that too.
I got a new amp today for my dt150 but last week i cut the cable and i could not get i back in order so now im waiting for a new cable before i can test the amp with the HPs. stupid thin cable.(sorry for posting this in your thread but i had to get it out).
If i was you and want some wood anyway it seems to be a good time to do it. I have black ebony cups in order to my 225s. Hope you get em working again.

 

[fatcat28037]

I suggest you do nothing more to "improve" your phones. Pack them up and send them to Grado with a note asking to restore them to their original condition.

 

[lisztian420]

Hi Guys,

I am thinking it was not that bad. I was actually quite careful when I initially removed the cups. It was after the removal of the cups and I am just trying to do remove the screens that I turned up the heat gun setting and melted the plastic. I tested my SR325i divers again today and it sounds fine. Now it's just the matter of gettin a pair of wood cups or not. So far, I am still waiting for the replies from woodcoverage.com. Later on today I will go to a local shop here and ask if they have a spare plastic ring for the cup.

The question is, do you think the plastic ring is essential for installing the cup back??? Thanx for your replies guys!!

 

[moogoob]

Heat guns can indeed be used delicately as in this case. I use one all the time at work to remove vinyl graphics. If I don't hold the gun over a spot long enough it won't come off, if I hover it over too long it'll shrivel and melt and make a mess.

@ liztian: good luck with whatever you're trying. I'd never even contemplate making a cyborg of my 325is.

 

[lisztian420]

Thanx Moogoob! I went to the local dealer and have them order an extra plastic ring to place inside the gold cup. I am still waiting for a reply from headcoverage. I thought now is the best time to upgrade to woodies but since they have not responded yet, and many mentioned that they are out of business, I am not very hopeful at this point.

Anyways,.. thanx for the replies and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

[GreatDane]

I hope you get your 325i back in perfect working order. When I did a mod to mine I was scared to use hot air so I opted for the slower hot water method instead to soften the hot glue.

I have one of these Leister hot air guns that I use for PVC welding.

It goes to 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit!

 

[krmathis]

Good thing you did not blow-dry your hair!

 

[moogoob]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Good thing you did not blow-dry your hair!

Funny story about a freind of mine... actually, only funny for me. Minor scalp burns because he though a heat gun would dry his hair faster were not all that funny to him.

 

[mbd2884]

I second this!
Quote:

Originally Posted by fatcat28037 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I suggest you do nothing more to "improve" your phones. Pack them up and send them to Grado with a note asking to restore them to their original condition.

 

[krmathis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by moogoob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Funny story about a freind of mine... actually, only funny for me. Minor scalp burns because he though a heat gun would dry his hair faster were not all that funny to him.

He he