Quote: I don't hear any channel imbalance issues.  I agree with the driver ringing, but most mods I've seen have to do with the plastic screen, and the cabling.  Neither of those will address any under-damping of the driver.

I think I've decided against the mod route. They sound good as is, and I don't think the mods will change the character of the drivers. At best they could improve the bass. I'll find a replacement first, and then sell them, though I don't know how much I could get. Until then, I'll listen to...

I bought my pair of AKG K340 headphones around 1985.  They still look in as-new condition, and have given me a lot of enjoyment over the years, but I really haven't used them must for about the last 20 years.   here's my dilemma.  I am just getting back into headphone listening, first with a...

  Quote:   That seems to be a problem with my K340s.  Mine have low bass, so under-driven amps on my computer or portable devices don't give slam, and seem a bit dynamically constricted.  Still, it is decent sound.  I can't believe I haven't upgraded for 28 years.  Audeze LCD-2s may be...

  Quote: This is my first post to head-fi.   I have an early 1985 vintage K340 (original owner) .  I love the sound in many ways, though I only have an Anthem Statement D1 to drive them right now.   I think I hear something similar to the poster.  He describes a plastic sound on...