UPDATE!!! Jump to page 3 for pics of the whole process!!! ok. not exactly. what i plan to do is buy some hd414 pads for my new ms-1's and then (before i put them on my phones) throw them in some bleach. because i just really dont want yellow. i plan to dye them red. its my color preference...

Just got my brand-new HD414 (Annivesary version) from my friendly neighbourhood audio store and was bowled over by how good the pair sounded. A tad bright for classics, but great details in the mids and treble. Quite recessed bass though. Light in weight and extremely satisfying for an evening...

I want to buy sr125e but I see that it is on-ear which I worry might give too much pressure to the ears and hurt them on the long run.  I used to have a noise cancelling Bose (QuietComfort 15) and it was pretty comfortable to wear but it had a strange ear pressure (not on the ear itself but the...

I was given an old set of Koss TD-61 headphones, and the ear cushions had deteriorated. $5 to Koss, and I have a new pair of cushions! But I just can't figure out how to remove the old cushions so they can be replaced. I know that they're pretty pedestrian headphones (yes, I'm partial to my...

hi, got my pair of ms1's last friday and i was really suprised about the sound. i was just wondering, how i could just improve that experience due to so many readings through threads about these headphones. is it possible to make them circumaural? what else could i do?

This is the second pair of iGrado that I’ve gotten as my first pair developed a defect with the right driver where it would cut in and out. In the end, it just gave up and stopped working altogether. Luckily this pair did not have that same problem. Major kudos to TTVJ for getting this second...

What are some headphones you could wear in a social setting and still look fashionable? My nominee: the stunning Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 Any other suggestions? Do post pics if you can.

I own a pair of Grados Sr80 (sounds great) but I really can't stand the non-comfort I feel when I use them. I also have a pair of Sennheiser HD449, but I find them lacking in someways... Overall they are fine but I can't compare them to the Grados. I mainly listen to Hard rock, Thrash metal...

I just recovered a pair of HD414 (the anniversary edition) that I gave to my brother some years ago. He said that they were broken but the only flaw I can find is the missing ear pads which are easy to replace and a loose cable that I had to attach. Does anybody else own a pair of HD414 and...

I am planning to buy vintage sennheiser hd424/414 or something similar with performance and price. I have experience with hd424 becouse i have build cmoy for someone who already have hd424 I was suprised with  perfromance of hd424 and i can say that in some way hd424 is in class with my grado...

Hi peeps. Been reading through the forums, and I need help on what to get. My Monster Turbine Coppers are broken, standard cable-wiggle-for-sound issue. I don't mind paying for good headphones, but I don't want to pay for too much either. Problem is, I live in the Philippines, so I don't have...

I'm a bit of a new guy round here and my first forage into Head-Fi resulted in me purchasing my HD598s which I love, however I do still have a burning desire to start down the DIY route. I've never really done anything like it so I'm considering learning a few tricks on my Dad's old HD 414 SL...

Just taken my first tentative steps into the world of decent headphones as I have just purchased some Senn PX100's. They sound really good compared to what I am used to (Sony MDR-V150 rust buckets!) but I can't get used to the open design - I miss the feeling of being fully immersed in the...

So everyone loves the fit and sound of the Hd414 pads but not everyone wants them in yellow, myself included. After dying the gas tank on my dirt bike gas tank I was inspired to try this on some pads.   Here's the plan: Buy some black powdered die from Walmart, mix it in water, boil it then...

This is my first post but I've been lurking for a while trying to find an upgrade to my old HD 414 (2000 ohm.). I also have a pair Stax SR Lambda driven by a high voltage amp that I designed and built several years ago, and this setup sounds absolutely fantastic IMHO. Very neutral, highly...

I've owned the HD414 for a long time, and really that's all I've been using for quite a long time. I find that the sound compared to the AD700 is actually quite comparable, perhaps even better for most types of music. I do find that the AD700 has a airier tone, and sharper vocals. But the HD414...

I was lucky enough to find a brand new, never used, pair of these recently.  They are the model from the early 1980's.  They come with the full size plug, not the 3.5 mm.   Question, on eBay I have seen the 3.5 mm replacement plug for the HD414.  Will that plug fit my particular model of...

Hi, I thought it might be useful to start a thread and reference source on what alternative ear pads one can use on headphones. Most will likely have an impact on the sound so do feel free to add your comments. I will start with those headphones I own and have changed the pads: 1. Sony...

I live in South Korea, so I don't have access to an American quarter. The diameter of an American quarter is 24.26mm, and the coin that matches that number the closest is the 100won coin (24mm exactly).    Will there be a problem if I use a 24mm diameter instead of the quarter? Thank you! 

Found an old pair of HD-400. Refoamed it with grey earpads and now they sound very smooth in the midrange and treble is sparkly. They sound better than Koss Portas.   How do they compare with the legendary HD-414?   What would be comparable today?   Thanks

I have a 11+ year old Sennheiser HD580 in my possession. I have recently had to replace bits and pieces like pads and bought an extra cable in hope that it will last many more years, but I have no idea how long a headphone driver will last.   Assuming that the headphone has been reasonably...

Hi I have a pair of Sennheiser hd414X open headphones. I used them extensively in the 70s and 80s. For the past 20 years they have not been used and have been sitting in their original box in my closet. I recently tried to use them and found they no longer work. The jack and cable appear fine...

What price did Sennhesier's vintage HD424 and HD414 go on sale for originally in the 1970s?   I wonder how the "real" price of medium quality headphones has changed (after taking inflation into account).        

I have been fortunate to bag a pair of original HD400's recently really cheap and they're in mint condition.   I'm a bit of a noob to the more technical side of things so I need to know how to find out the impedance of my 400's. Ive googled it but not having much joy lol.   All I know...

Hi everyone, I have always been curious to the who Sennheiser cracking headband ordeal from the HD series. I have never owned a pair long enough to see this happen. My latest pair, which I sold was an HD429 that I used for about a year and I have been questioning the plastic build. Does this...