[realmassy]

Hello,
I've just bought a used DT880 2005 (thanks Kenny!): overall they are in a very good condition, except for the rubber headband, which I'd like to replace.
Are these any good
Beyer Dynamic DT770 DT880 DT990 headband pad on eBay (end time 03-Jan-10 10:45:25 GMT)
They look different from the current band... maybe can I apply them over the headband?

 

[Catharsis]

Yes, that is the headband that the PRO models use. I believe you would just wrap this around your existing headband, but I could be wrong.

 

[Mad Max]

Yes, you do just wrap it around the headband. It is very comfy and easy to replace =]

 

[realmassy]

OK, thanks for your help: I'll give it a try.

 

[realmassy]

Just to confirm the replacement pad works perfectly with the DT880 2005

 

[BushGuy]

Yes. However, I prefer Genuine Leather..........both Headphile, and JMoney make very good aftermarket replacements. Sure, they cost more - but you'll end up being happy about that choice.

 

[realmassy]

I've seen JMoney ear pads: they look good and people say they even sound good, but I haven't seen headbands for Beyers...and I can't find an email in the web site

 

[nickchen]

Pooh, quite expensive.

Instead of getting just the headband, you could alternatively organize yourself a Superlux HD660 (which is a copy of the old DT770 which less audiophile systems). I got a new one for just 35€ (incl. shipping) at Ebay and now have a complete Beyer "spare parts store" incl. the headband pad.

 

[Calypso]

Looks to me like the DT880 2005model has a different headband than the DT770/DT880PRO. But maybe it will work anyway?

 

[BushGuy]

There is a 1/4" difference (2005 being shorter) in headband cover length - that's all. If someone wanted to use a 2005 headband cover on an earlier version, then a 2005 endpiece kit can be used. Obviously, Headphile, and JMoney would make them to the correct sizing.

 

[realmassy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickchen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pooh, quite expensive. Instead of getting just the headband, you could alternatively organize yourself a Superlux HD660 (which is a copy of the old DT770 which less audiophile systems). I got a new one for just 35€ (incl. shipping) at Ebay and now have a complete Beyer "spare parts store" incl. the headband pad.

I've seen those headphones on ebay: the end pieces are different from the ones on the DT880 (actually they're like the DT770, as you said). Do you think the whole headband (not just the pad, but also the metal 'thing') will fit into the DT880's yokes?

 

[nickchen]

I did it, everything suits perfectly. The aluminium fork needs to be widened approx. 1mm or so, but that is easely to be made.

 

[realmassy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickchen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I did it, everything suits perfectly. The aluminium fork needs to be widened approx. 1mm or so, but that is easely to be made.

Cheers for that nicken! This saved me some money!