Just entered the club of electret ownership with an ATH-7 headphone and exciter set for $43US. I replaced the pads with cushy pleather ones from an XB300 clone. The bass quality did improve, but the headphones still struggle with any post 1990s synthetic sub-bass. I have them running through a...

I have beyerdynamic DT250 headphones: 45mm drivers 250Ohms 100mW 97dB I sealed off the cup exhaust ports and covered the cups with acoustic foam to maximize isolation and tighten up the bass that was dark, overpowering and slow to release. After the changes they sounded bright and bass...

Looking for more tips/techniques to increase the passive noise reduction without changing the Fostex cups or sound signature of the drivers. I've already found all the mods I need for the sound I like. Now I just want to get them as close to noise isolating as my Pioneer Monitor 10.  ...

I've been interested in using my unique looking Kenwood HS-5 housing for a project.   However, I can't figure out how to get to the drivers. Is anyone familiar with these? There aren't any screws anywhere and none of the brackets or cups screw or snap off. The pads have a twist off...

I'm looking for something to fill the hole between the two extremes of my favorite headphones for low volume listening. I want a natural compression that will keep the volume level steady and low, but not allow soft sections to drop inaudible or loud blasts of sound to jump out and attack...

I'm enjoying building hybrid headphones, combining the best aspects from each. I also get to see what angling the drivers dampening and all the other design techniques do without hunting for a showroom, event or spending too much. I was wondering though when it would be best to give up on...

Just got my first real headphones: Pioneer Monitor10. Real stereo separation. Bass doesn't linger; its just sharp and present. Strings, vocals and Rhodes pianos sound great. Has good pleather with no scuffs and plenty of life. The foam shows wear; requires a sweet spot when placed on...