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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi guys, I've accidentally put a hole in the diaphram/inside of one of my HP 1 drivers which I assume has killed it with no chance of repair. does anyone have a spare HP 1 driver or know where I could fine one, alternatively is there anyone here with experience repairing this type of thing and...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi All, I have a pair of Yamaha HP 1a's and a Pair of YH 3's that both need a little bit of work. I know when I originally worked on the HP1's there was some sony pads that were reccomended as replacements for the HP 1 but wondering if there is now a better option that's a bit higher quality for...
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    HD 414 identification

    Hi, I have a pair of 414s (photo of driver attached) there is blue on the back of the driver and I can’t find any information about them. I don’t find they sound great and I wondered if anyone had any further information about this variant?
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    As I said it is difficult to search as the search engine set up for the thread is no longer working. I have found there is a difference in the signal coming out of the left YH3 driver compare to the right side it is much softer. I tried the suggestion of running it hot for a couple of seconds...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi guys, I recently purchased a pair of YH3 for $40 which I thought was a bargain, I really like the sound of them but I was wondering what mods are commonly done to them as I can't find any information on this thread easily as the search engine that was set up is no longer working and the wiki...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi Guys, I made a few mistakes in my early experiences modding headphones with my Yamaha HP1 anastrophics and they are in pretty bad shape, I was wondering if anyone could recommend an easy way to put together a new headband for them as that is one of the main things I did that needs fixing as...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi, the plastic hinge mount on my T10 was obviously weak and has fallen apart , anyone have any suggestions for a replacement hinge mount or repairing the old one? Thanks]
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi again guys, Fiddling about with the damping on my T10s and I notice that the recommended damping is aussie felt and smeggy felt. could someone tell me what exactly smeggy felt is , I presume aussie felt is wool felt? anyone from australia here that can recommend somewhere down here that sells...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi Guys, I have Just received my Fostex T10 I snagged on eBay for $125AUD, good deal?  I have a pair of anastrophic? ( black box ) yamaha HP1s and I am curious about which cans have the best potential sound quality?
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Unfortunately I think that the cable on my Yamaha HP1s has come to the end of it's life. can anyone suggest the easiest way to recable HP1s? it would be good to replace the cable with a high quality one that isn't too expensive.   Sam
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    Sony MDR-V6 (and family) Impressions Thread

    hi , i recently got a pair of 7506s from a charity shop really cheaply, they were very worn, the pads have had it so I have ordered new ones from sony. the silver  studio monitor lettering on the headband is only just visible and there is no silver left. the cups are a bit loose and don't seem...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a pair of HP 3s They would be willing to sell. preferably located in Australia. I have a pair of HP 1 s which I really love and I think that the HP 3 would be a great portable headphone. Thanks.
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    hi, last week I got a pair of t50rps which I have done some mods to. mods done on the cans include: -cotton wool for damping in cavity behind drivers. -tape over vents on the back of the phone with a small hole -tape over the bass port on the ear side with a needle hole. -plasicine on...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    they are the stock fostex pads that they used to replace the old crappy ones on the new production model.
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Hi, I have just bought  a pair of t50rps with the new pads. I am finding all the mod threads a bit overwhelming and I was wondering if anyone could point me to the simplest mods to improve the sound. also if there are any australians around on this thread that could point me in the...
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