[thelamppost]

So i just got a pair of used M50s on ebay knowing there would be a problem with bass over 80db in the left ear cup.  Is it possible to fix this issue or would it cost too much/risk damaging my headphones?
 
Thanks!

 

[jerg]

Well did the seller specify if it was a driver / padding / driver-casing issue?

 

[thelamppost]

he did not specify, but I'm not blaming him....maybe he just wasn't sure.  The way I can describe it is a "thump" when listening to louder bass, it might only be at certain frequencies too....I'll be doing a test on that shortly.

 

[charli3]

Maybe replacing defective driver? 

 

[jerg]

How much did you pay for it? O.o rare to see someone buy a pair of 2nd-hand headphones knowing they are broken.

 

[thelamppost]

60 dollars.  I'm a college student and the defect is not earth shattering, its just a little irritating sometimes.
I think considering most people try to get them for around 90-100 I did pretty well here...plus i know a lot of people are often lazy and the problem with their product is sometimes an easy fix.  I wasn't sure if this was one of those instances.

 

[soundaddicted]

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60 dollars.  I'm a college student and the defect is not earth shattering, its just a little irritating sometimes.
 

I guess you'll have to live with it then. 

 

[thelamppost]

do you know where i could buy a replacement driver??

 

[soundaddicted]

 
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do you know where i could buy a replacement driver??

Have you contacted Audio technica, asking where you can find replacement parts for your hp's? i did a quick search..no results. 

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

Things to check for before buying a new driver:
check if the diaphragm has dents in it. If they do use scotch tape trick to undent
check for dust/ junk on the diaphragm