[The Rino]

Someone said they removed the foam from in between the earpads and they noticed an improvement in sound. Have and of you guys tried this does it work and how do I do it???

 

[duderuud]

Here, the same mod on the HD580, the darth senn made by Kramer:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showpo...8&postcount=16

got it out of the darth senn topic here:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...ght=darth+senn

oh, and a pic:

 

[1Time]

I have the foam out of my HD650. Pull on the side of the earpad until it comes out a little, then do the same on the other side and the whole earpad will pull off with the foam. Remove the foam and carefully push the earpad back on until it pops back on all the way around. Repeat with the other earpad.

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by The Rino /img/forum/go_quote.gif Someone said they removed the foam from in between the earpads and they noticed an improvement in sound. Have and of you guys tried this does it work and how do I do it???

1) Pull off the pad on one side (just give it a firm tug - the pads won't tear). Repeat for the other side.
2) The foam inside will simply slide out. Replace it with a thinner sheet of material, such as knee-hi or even hairnet.
3) Put the pads (with the replacement sheet) back in place.
4) You're done.

I did this with mine years ago and I have been listening thus this way. Much clearer and simply better. Every Senn owners ought to try this as it can make a very noticeable difference (at no cost!) and, if you don't like it, it is reversible.

Cheers!

 

[1Time]

I found the difference quite noticeable and it left me with no desire to consider a cable upgrade. Although, I really don't see the need to replace the foam with panty hose or anything.

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by 1Time /img/forum/go_quote.gif I found the difference quite noticeable and it left me with no desire to consider a cable upgrade. Although, I really don't see the need to replace the foam with panty hose or anything.

If you can find yourself a relatively affordable set of replacement cable (around $100), you will find it a substantial improvement over the stock cable. I know I love my Oehlbach cable (quite more so than the Headphile cable I also own).

Cheers!

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you can find yourself a relatively affordable set of replacement cable (around $100), you will find it a substantial improvement over the stock cable. I know I love my Oehlbach cable (quite more so than the Headphile cable I also own). Cheers!

Then I definitely will consider this cable upgrade... at least after I upgrade to an EMU-0404 USB. Thanks

 

[rsaavedra]

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Originally Posted by duderuud /img/forum/go_quote.gif oh, and a pic:

The pads in my 650's look just like that since applying the coin hole mod a while ago.

 

[roads]

Are these mods really an improvement or does it just sound different. I am getting my HD 650 soon and I dont think I want to do these mods.

 

[LugBug1]

 
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Are these mods really an improvement or does it just sound different. I am getting my HD 650 soon and I dont think I want to do these mods.

No they just just sound different. I've tried them all and they only add a different flavour. I dont have any foam on the inside cup but thats my personal preference, for me it adds a little bit more detail. Also it can be easily put back rather than cutting a whole in it. Had my 650's for about 5 year before trying any mods though.
 

 

[JimmyFrost]

I just replaced the pads with panty hose and I was surprised by the significant improvement. Those pads didn't seem thick enough to muffle the sound that much.

 

[scottv50]

What is the verdict on removing the foam completely vs just cutting the coin hole?