[MusicLover]

Before you tell me to search, listen to what I have to say. In 2 cd's that I listened to, the left side was rattling when there was a a lot of bass (drums specifically). I listened to a lot of other music and didn't notice it. Could it be something wrong with the recording of the music or something wrong with the headphones? I also played an extreme bass test ("WORLD'S DEEPEST BASS", or something like that), which caused no rattle. I already blew on the driver which did nothing. Thanks.

 

[dd3mon]

Hm, I have had that problem, and the way I resolved it was taking out the foam and blowing on the driver. Apparently you've already tried this, but I'd recommend trying again, as a "frequency-specific rattle" is most likely some sort of small foreign object against the driver or housing. A can of compressed air (not shooting into the driver, just to clean the housing) may shake something loose that you can't.

Also I know the 600's can be taken apart alot further than just pulling out of earcup and foam - perhaps you could look into this to clean fully.

-dd3mon

 

[MusicLover]

I didn't want to, but I guess I'm going to have to take apart the headphones. Thanks.

 

[gswpete]

Same thing happened to my 580. Took apart everything and there was a little piece of plastic on the driver. Took it off and everything was fine again.

 

[MusicLover]

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[Joe Bloggs]

Actually, you could try pulling out the cables for the phones and reconnect with the channels reversed. Then try playing the music again and see if you hear the static on the other earcup. If you still hear it, it's probably something to do with the recording, playback or amplification rather than the headphones.

 

[MusicLover]

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe Bloggs Actually, you could try pulling out the cables for the phones and reconnect with the channels reversed. Then try playing the music again and see if you hear the static on the other earcup. If you still hear it, it's probably something to do with the recording, playback or amplification rather than the headphones.

Yes! I switched around the cables and the static was on the other side. I can't believe I didn't think of that before. What a relief. Thanks.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

 

[Asmo]

Same thing with my hd590s happened, keep your headphones clean

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Nope, the message here is that you *don't* need to take apart your headphones and clean them

 

[coho66]

i've noticed something similar to what you're describing whenever I listen to Evergreen by Denver McCarthy...I don't know if it's gains/distortions within the track recording or just the way i'm hearing it but there is a bass note in the beginning of the song that seems to sound distorted or is pushing the driver to distort. This has happened on any headphones I've tried listening to the song on (including my 600's)...and the only way I've found to solve the problem was to lower the volume...to a level that isn't really listenable by itself. any suggestiong/comments welcome.