[Mikeb]

How easy is it to convert the standard Beyer DT 880 headphones into balanced operation, and how can it be done, are there any UK based firms that will carry out these mods?

 

[3nity]

If you have the chomps to accomplish that, go ahead.
Or you might try at headphile for a pro service.

 

[apatN]

You will have to recable your phones for balanced. Your current cable has a 3 conductor cable and you'll need 4 conductors if you want your phones balanced.
It can be done by yourself but if you are not comfortable with DIY you can always find a DIYer near you or try one of head-fi's sponsors.

 

[nattonrice]

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Originally Posted by Mikeb /img/forum/go_quote.gif How easy is it to convert the standard Beyer DT 880 headphones into balanced operation, and how can it be done, are there any UK based firms that will carry out these mods?

It is easy if you are relatively ok with a soldering iron.
You will need to either braid a cable or get a balanced/quad-mic cable like mogami ect.

Search the diy section for a guide

 

[Skylab]

I can't comment on the ease of doing the work, since someone else did mine, but the results were terrific in terms of sound with a balanced amp. Here are mine:

 

[tim3320070]

Yeah, and we're all waiting on that impression of that unnamed balanced amp....

 

[Skylab]

LOL! It's up next in the cue for write-up - fully broken in, just need another week of listening. No doubt, nice amp though, and a very good match with the DT880 in particular.